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Expert Calls for Urgent Review of Thailand's Alcohol Policies

 

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In an urgent appeal to policymakers, a leading expert has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand's stringent alcohol regulations, highlighting their socio-economic impact and questionable effectiveness. The debate centres around the country's notorious alcohol curfew and its potential contribution to a thriving underground market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353720-expert-calls-for-urgent-review-of-thailands-alcohol-policies/

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Thaksin’s Request to Leave Thailand for Indonesia Blocked by Court

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra encountered a significant legal hurdle today, as the Criminal Court denied his request to travel to Indonesia for the upcoming ASEAN meeting. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353775-thaksin’s-request-to-leave-thailand-for-indonesia-blocked-by-court/

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Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project Faces 350-Day Delay

 

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The Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project has encountered another setback, with a 350-day extension approved by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board due to rental buildings hindering construction. This delay moves the completion deadline to March 10, 2026, for the Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima stretch of the railway, affecting contract sections 3 to 5 of phase 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353761-thai-chinese-high-speed-rail-project-faces-350-day-delay/

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Termite Infestation Causes Roof Collapse in Rayong Family's Home

 

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A family in Rayong's Mueang district narrowly escaped injury this week when their home's roof collapsed due to severe termite damage. The incident occurred on Tuesday at a house in Soi Koh Kloy 5. The family of three escaped unharmed, but the collapse left the house's central region with significant structural damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353777-termite-infestation-causes-roof-collapse-in-rayong-familys-home/

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Grandmother and Six-Year-Old Grandson Killed by Wall Collapse

 

A family has been left devastated after an incident in which a grandmother and her six-year-old grandson were crushed to death when a concrete wall collapsed on them at their home in Nong Bua Lamphu province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353803-grandmother-and-six-year-old-grandson-killed-by-wall-collapse/

 

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Patient Falls to Death from Hospital Building, Body Discovered in Storage Room

 

A 38-year-old female patient fell to her death from the fourth floor of Si Sa Ket Hospital, with her body discovered the following morning in a cleaning staff storage room. The patient had fallen through the roof of the store room, between air conditioning units, a couple of floors below a fourth floor balcony.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353805-patient-falls-to-death-from-hospital-building-body-discovered-in-storage-room/

 

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Jealous Husband Stabs Wife to Death in Bedroom as Eight-Year-Old Daughter Watches

A man stabbed his wife to death in their bedroom in a jealous rage after she asked for a separation. The brutal attack took place in front of their eight-year-old daughter in Pa Mok district, Ang Thong province.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353806-jealous-husband-stabs-wife-to-death-in-bedroom-as-eight-year-old-daughter-watches/

 

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Cloud Seeding Operations Launched to Combat Chiang Mai Air Pollution

The Northern Royal Rainmaking Operations Centre has deployed aircraft to conduct weather modification operations in an effort to alleviate severe air pollution in Chiang Mai province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353807-cloud-seeding-operations-launched-to-combat-chiang-mai-air-pollution/

 

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Japan Supports School Transport Project in Roi Et with 1.5 Million Baht Donation

 

 

The Si Kaew Subdistrict Municipality in Mueang Roi Et has officially received a donation from the Japanese government to fund the purchase of school transport vehicles, under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects. The total value of the donation is 1.5 million baht.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353808-japan-supports-school-transport-project-in-roi-et-with-15-million-baht-donation/

 

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Gunfight Erupts in Bangkok’s Bang Bon Market After Domestic Dispute Between Sellers
 

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A violent shooting took place in the heart of Bang Bon’s bustling market in the early afternoon, leaving a fish vendor injured after being shot multiple times. The shooting, which caused panic among shoppers, is believed to have been sparked by a domestic dispute between the wives of two market vendors, a pork seller and a fish seller.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353810-gunfight-erupts-in-bangkok’s-bang-bon-market-after-domestic-dispute-between-sellers/

 

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Gang Arrested for Illegal Padauk Wood Logging, Two Police Officers Among Those Involved

 

Authorities from the Klong Wang Chao National Park in Tak province have successfully raided a gang involved in the illegal logging of “padauk wood,” apprehending five individuals, including two police officers. Investigations are underway to expand the case and ensure severe legal action is taken.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353811-gang-arrested-for-illegal-padauk-wood-logging-two-police-officers-among-those-involved/

 

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Chaiyaphum Police Crack Down on Methamphetamine Gang, Seize Over 5 Million Baht in Assets
 

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Authorities in Chaiyaphum have successfully dismantled an international methamphetamine trafficking ring, seizing large quantities of drugs and firearms, and recovering over 5.4 million baht worth of assets. The operation, part of the ongoing “Phaya Lae City Defence” initiative, involved a coordinated raid across the province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353813-chaiyaphum-police-crack-down-on-methamphetamine-gang-seize-over-5-million-baht-in-assets/

 

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Massive Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Warehouse in Bang Phli

 

A massive fire broke out on the afternoon of 6 March at a cold storage warehouse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and prompting urgent warnings over a suspected ammonia leak.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353814-massive-fire-engulfs-cold-storage-warehouse-in-bang-phli/

 

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Man Arrested for Blasting Car Stereo in Early Hours in Buriram
 

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A man has been arrested in Buriram after disturbing residents by blasting loud music from his car’s powerful sound system at 01:00. He later apologised, explaining that he was testing the system ahead of his sister’s wedding.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353815-man-arrested-for-blasting-car-stereo-in-early-hours in-buriram/

 

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Indian Woman Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Wildlife at Don Mueang Airport

 

Authorities at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok announced on 6 March, that have successfully intercepted an illegal wildlife smuggling attempt, leading to the arrest of an Indian woman on March 2.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353816-indian-woman-arrested-attempting-to-smuggle-wildlife-at-don-mueang-airport/

 

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Chinese National Arrested for Forging Thai ID Cards

 

A major police operation has led to the arrest of several suspects involved in a Chinese-run network forging Thai national identification cards and extorting money from victims. The operation, dubbed “CIB Game On,” targeted criminal groups involved in producing fake Thai ID cards, with one Chinese suspect facing an international arrest warrant for a separate multi-billion-dollar fraud case in China.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353817-chinese-national-arrested-for-forging-thai-id-cards/

 

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Japanese Man Found Hanged in Woodland at Koh Larn Viewpoint

 

A 48-year-old Japanese man was discovered dead by hanging in a wooded area near a scenic viewpoint behind Khao Phra Yai on Koh Larn. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353818-japanese-man-found-hanged-in-woodland-at-koh-larn-viewpoint/

 

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Elderly Woman Killed by Wild Elephant in  Chanthaburi

 

A 74-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi province. Officials from Khao Khitchakut National Park are working to drive the elephant out of the community and are coordinating support for the victim’s family.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353819-elderly-woman-killed-by-wild-elephant-in- chanthaburi/

 

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Three 14-Year-Old Boys Killed in Motorbike Crash on Their Way to Celebrate End of Term

 

Three 14-year-old boys riding a motorcycle without helmets were killed in a head-on collision with a car while on their way to celebrate the end of their school exams by swimming at a nearby riverbank.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353820-three-14-year-old-boys-killed-in-motorbike-crash-on-their-way-to-celebrate-end-of-term/

 

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Udon Thani Hospital Staff Assaulted by Patient Seeking Treatment

 

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Hospital staff in Udon Thani have been attacked again, with an incident at Nam Som Hospital drawing attention. A hospital worker was assaulted by a man seeking medical assistance, prompting calls on social media for measures to prevent such occurrences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353823-udon-thani-hospital-staff-assaulted-by-patient-seeking-treatment/

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50m Baht Casino Entry Requirement Up for Future Debate

 

Casino file photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In a move likely to spark debate, the Thai Ministry of Finance has indicated that the draft Entertainment Complex Bill will propose that only individuals with a bank balance of at least 50 million baht may enter Thai casinos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353800-50m-baht-casino-entry-requirement-up-for-future-debate/

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Thailand Eyes Banana Farming to Support Struggling Rice Farmers

 

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In light of tumbling rice prices, the Thai government plans to encourage rice farmers to diversify their crops by cultivating bananas. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan announced this initiative on Thursday, suggesting that bananas could provide a lucrative alternative due to their high yield and demand in international markets such as Japan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353802-thailand-eyes-banana-farming-to-support-struggling-rice-farmers/

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Transfer of Three Airports to AOT Delayed by Transport Ministry

 

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The Transport Ministry of Thailand has delayed the transfer of three significant airports—Krabi, Udon Thani, and Buri Ram—from the Department of Airports to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT). This decision comes amid concerns about income generation and operational continuity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353804-transfer-of-three-airports-to-aot-delayed-by-transport-ministry/

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Japanese Tourist's 160,000 Baht Returned by Honest Taxi Driver

 

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A Bangkok taxi driver has been lauded for his integrity and kindness after finding and returning a bag containing nearly 160,000 baht to a Japanese tourist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353809- japanese-tourists-160000-baht-returned-by-honest-taxi-driver/

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Bangkok Condo Owners and Agents Arrested for Illegal Rentals

 

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In a bold crackdown in Bangkok, authorities have apprehended several condominium owners and real estate agents accused of illegally renting out properties under the guise of short-term accommodations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353826-bangkok-condo-owners-and-agents-arrested-for-illegal-rentals/

 

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Thai Government Defends Deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China

 

This photo provided by Thailand's daily web newspaper Prachatai shows a truck with black tape covering the windows leave a detention center in Bangkok, Thailand Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.(Nuttaphol Meksobhon/Prachatai via AP)

 

In a contentious move, the Thai government has defended its decision to deport 40 Uyghurs to China, arguing that it was the most viable option given the lack of offers from other countries willing to take them in.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353828-thai-government-defends-deportation-of-40-uyghurs-to-china/

 

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Thais Among 15 Injured in Misguided Bombing in South Korea

 

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In a shocking turn of events, two fighter jets mistakenly released eight bombs over a South Korean residential area, resulting in injuries to 15 people, including four Thai nationals. This incident occurred during a joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353841-thais-among-15-injured-in-misguided-bombing-in-south-korea/

 

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Foreigner Caught on CCTV in Phuket Laundrette Theft

 

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In the bustling neighbourhood of Kathu, Phuket, a laundrette became the unlikely locus of a crime that’s captured local attention this week. A man, suspected to be a foreign national, was caught on CCTV pilfering clothes from a 24-hour laundry facility Monday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353849-foreigner-caught-on-cctv-in-phuket-laundrette-theft/

 

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Thailand Faces Trade Challenges Amid Trump's Tariff Strategy

 

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In the face of rising trade tensions spurred by former President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Thailand has been sparked into action to safeguard its economic interests. With the United States poised to introduce new tariffs, Thailand, boasting a significant trade surplus with the US, finds itself in a precarious position requiring prompt strategic manoeuvring.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353851-thailand-faces-trade-challenges-amid-trumps-tariff-strategy/