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Chalerm Ubumrung May Join Censure of PM Paetongtarn

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a dramatic twist in Thai politics, all eyes are fixed on the potential participation of Pheu Thai MP Pol Capt Chalerm Ubumrung in the upcoming censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Rumours swirl that Chalerm could ally with the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), General Prawit Wongsuwon, to expose damning allegations against the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355492-chalerm-ubumrung-may-join-censure-of-pm-paetongtarn/

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Police Raid Illegal Nightclub in Nakhon Pathom, 81 Drug-Positive Revelers Detained

 

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Authorities have shut down a well-known nightclub in Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom, for five years following a major police raid that uncovered widespread drug use, illegal alcohol sales, and unlicensed operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355509-police-raid-illegal-nightclub-in-nakhon-pathom-81-drug-positive-revelers-detained/

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War Weapons Se ized: Four Men Arrested in Phang Nga for Possessing AK-47s

 

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In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, four men from Thailand’s Far-South provinces were apprehended in Phang Nga province while attempting to transport four AK-47 assault rifles and accompanying ammunition to Phuket. This operation has sent shockwaves across the nation, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355530-war-weapons-seized-four-men-arrested-in-phang-nga-for-possessing-ak-47s/

 

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Bangkok Police Nab Chinese Fugitive Linked to B11 Billion Fraud

 

Picture courtesy Siam Rath

 

In a dramatic turn of events, Thai immigration police have captured Zhang Wei, a Chinese national sought after in connection with a colossal embezzlement case estimated at 2.4 billion yuan (about 11 billion baht).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355507-bangkok-police-nab-chinese-fugitive-linked-to-b11-billion-fraud/

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Brawl Over Limited Edition Handbag Spurs Police Response

 

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In an unexpected turn, a fight erupted among queuers hired to secure a limited edition handbag outside a shopping centre in Nonthaburi, Thailand, late last night. As tensions flared, the brawlers mysteriously vanished before the police arrived at the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355496-brawl-over-limited-edition-handbag-spurs-police-response/

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UK-Thai Trade Relations Reach Turning Point in 170th Year

 

File photo courtesy of UK in Thailand - Facebook

 

The United Kingdom and Thailand are poised on the brink of a trade and diplomatic renaissance as they celebrate 170 years of bilateral relations. The inaugural UK-Thailand Investment Conference was recently hosted in Thailand, providing a platform for Matt Western, UK Trade Envoy to Southeast Asia, to discuss next steps in strengthening the trade relationship between the two nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355495-uk-thai-trade-relations-reach-turning-point-in-170th-year/

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Minister Demands Stricter Security at Bangkok Malls After MBK Brawl

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In the wake of a disturbing student brawl at Bangkok's MBK Center, Higher Education Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi has urged the Royal Thai Police to step up security in shopping malls. This call to action comes after the clash, which erupted between students from Rajamangala University of Technology's Uthenthawai Campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology, left five injured and caused distress to mall-goers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355531-minister-demands-stricter-security-at-bangkok-malls-after-mbk-brawl/

 

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Censure Debate Sparks Potential Political Shifts in Thailand

 

File photo courtesy of Siam Rath

 

In a high-stakes political manoeuvre, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has hinted at significant legal and political fallout following the upcoming censure debate focused on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Slated to unfold over two intense days, the debate is expected to pave the way for potential legal complaints and usher in a wave of political changes, according to Paiboon Nititawan, PPRP’s secretary-general.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355532-censure-debate-sparks-potential-political-shifts-in-thailand/

 

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Casino Concerns: Vice & Doubts on Economic Gains Dominate Nida Poll

 

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Most Thais are anxious about increased vice and gambling addiction, raising doubts on the economic benefits of the government's proposed casino-entertainment complexes, as revealed in a Nida Poll survey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355533-casino-concerns-vice-doubts-on-economic-gains-dominate-nida-poll/

 

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Collision Claims Lives of Two Siblings in Buriram

 

 

A devastating road crash in Buriram has claimed the lives of two young siblings after an SUV veered across lanes and collided with their motorcycle. The incident occurred on the evening of 22 March along a two-lane road in Ban Yang Ngam, Thung Wang Subdistrict, Satuek District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355534-collision-claims-lives-of-two-siblings-in-buriram/

 

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Gun Dealer Opens Fire on Police in Sting Operation, Surrenders After Manhunt

 

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A suspected illegal arms dealer has surrendered to police after opening fire on undercover officers during a sting operation in Bangkok. The suspect, who initially fled the scene, claimed he did not believe the officers were real police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355535-gun-dealer-opens-fire-on-police-in-sting-operation-surrenders-after-manhunt/

 

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Fire Destroys Homes in Pattaya, Injuring Two Residents

 

 

A fire broke out in a residential area of Soi Thung Klom-Tan Man 15, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, at approximately 13:00 on 23 March. The incident prompted an emergency response from Nong Prue police and fire engines from the municipal fire department, along with rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355536-fire-destroys-homes-in-pattaya-injuring-two-residents/

 

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Labour Minister Cracks Down on Illegal Foreign Workers, Pushes for Legal Registration
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling illegal migrant workers while promoting lawful employment registration. The minister stated that the “Traithep Pitak” special task force had recently conducted operations in Nonthaburi and Chonburi, resulting in the arrest of 34 illegal migrant workers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355537-labour-minister-cracks-down-on-illegal-foreign-workers-pushes-for-legal-registration/

 

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Teen Caught Red-Handed Cutting Motorway Power Cables, Admits Father Involved

 

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A teenager has been caught in the act of stealing power cables along the motorway in Chonburi, admitting that his own father had brought him to commit the crime.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355538-teen-caught-red-handed-cutting-motorway-power-cables-admits-father-involved/

 

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Street Cleaner in Shock After Discovering Woman’s Body Under Mango Tree
 

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A street cleaner in Udon Thani was left in shock after what appeared to be a discarded doll turned out to be the lifeless body of a young woman. The grim discovery was made early morning on 23 March, under a mango tree near a apartment block, in the Makkhang area of Mueang Udon Thani district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355540-street-cleaner-in-shock-after-discovering-woman’s-body-under-mango-tree/

 

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Doctor Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Thonglor Condo

 

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A doctor from a well-known hospital in the Sukhumvit area was found dead in his bed at a condominium in Thonglor on the morning of 23 March. Authorities reported that the 37-year-old man, identified as Dr Prakij, was discovered by a close brother-like friend and colleagues after failing to show up for work.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355541-doctor-found-dead-under-mysterious-circumstances-in-thonglor-condo/

 

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Man Arrested for Arson at Satun School Amid Drug-Induced Hallucinations
 

 

Police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of deliberately setting fire to a school in Satun province. The suspect, identified as Thanit Nuthongkaew, was found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident, with a urine test confirming the presence of narcotics.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355542-man-arrested-for-arson-at-satun-school-amid-drug-induced-hallucinations/

 

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Man Kills Neighbour with Machete Before Taking His Own Life in Sa Kaeo

 

 

A violent dispute between neighbours in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, ended when a man fatally attacked his acquaintance with a machete before taking his own life by ingesting pesticide.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355543-man-kills-neighbour-with-machete-before-taking-his-own-life-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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Newborn Baby Found Dead in Rubbish Bag on Roadside Near Pattaya
 

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The body of a newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned in a black rubbish bag on the side of the road in Pattana Kan 4 Alley, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, on 23 March.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355544-newborn-baby-found-dead-in-rubbish-bag-on-roadside-near-pattaya/

 

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Armed Robber Steals Over 7 Million in Gold in Daring Heist at Shopping Mall

 

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A gunman made off with gold jewellery worth more than 7 million baht in a brazen armed robbery at a gold shop inside a busy shopping mall in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya, on 23 March. The entire heist lasted less than a minute.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355545-armed-robber-steals-over-7-million-in-gold-in-daring-heist-at-shopping-mall/

 

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Ex-Police Officer Murders Sister-in-Law and Injures Sister Over Property Dispute
 

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A former police officer has been arrested after fatally shooting his sister-in-law and seriously injuring his sister during a violent dispute over property ownership in the Bang Mod area of Chom Thong, Bangkok, on 23 March.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355546-ex-police-officer-murders-sister-in-law-and-injures-sister-over-property-dispute/

 

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Police Crack Down on Loan Shark Networks Across Thailand
 

Picture courtesy of CIB

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal loan shark syndicates in five major provinces, uncovering a multi-million baht illicit lending scheme. The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) led the operation, which resulted in the arrest of eight individuals involved in unlicensed moneylending and the seizure of assets for further investigation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355547-police-crack-down-on-loan-shark-networks-across-thailand/

 

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Police Raid Illegal Poker Game in Bangkok, Arrest Nine Including South Korean Organisers
 

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Police have arrested nine people, including seven South Korean nationals and two Thai men, for running and participating in an illegal poker gambling operation in the Thonglor area of Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355548-police-raid-illegal-poker-game-in-bangkok-arrest-nine-including-south-korean-organisers/

 

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Phuket Police Hunt Foreigner Who Smashed Through Wall to Steal Cannabis

 

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Police in Patong are searching for a foreign suspect who smashed a hole through the wall of a cannabis shop to gain entry and steal dried cannabis and cash in the early hours of 22 March.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355550-phuket-police-hunt-foreigner-who-smashed-through-wall-to-steal-cannabis/

 

 

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Thaksin Attends Historic Wedding Under New Marriage Law

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

In a moment of celebration, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended the wedding celebration of Jakrapob Penkair and Sunaiporn Penkair at Hua Lamphong on 23 March.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355551-thaksin-attends-historic-wedding-under-new-marriage-law/

 

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Thaksin Investigation Stalled by Legal Hurdles, Says NACC

 

File photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has admitted that their investigation into how former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra allegedly managed to receive medical treatment at Police General Hospital (PGH) without standard prison detention is facing delays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355552-thaksin-investigation-stalled-by-legal-hurdles-says-nacc/

 

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Whistleblower Exposes Thai Hospital Drug Fraud

 

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In a dramatic twist, a major corruption scandal involving the misuse of taxpayer-funded medications has been uncovered in Thailand, centred around the Veterans General Hospital. The operation, which has run unchecked for over ten years, involved fabricating patients to illicitly obtain and resell drugs, depriving the public purse of billions of Thai Baht and risking public health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355554-whistleblower-exposes-thai-hospital-drug-fraud/

 

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Thai Military Seizes 38 Starlink Receivers from Chinese Smuggler

 

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In a significant crackdown, Thai military and police forces arrested Lyu Huangyu, a Chinese national, who is suspected of smuggling 38 Starlink satellite receivers intended for a call centre gang situated across the border in Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355555-thai-military-seizes-38-starlink-receivers-from-chinese-smuggler/

 

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Israeli Tourism to Pai Plummets Amid False Rumours

 

Pai. File photo.

 

In northwestern Thailand's tranquil Pai, unsettling rumours have led to a notable dip in Israeli tourism, stirring palpable concerns in the local industry. Renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich temple heritage, Pai, nestled in Mae Hong Son province, relies heavily on visitors for economic sustenance. However, misinformation regarding a significant influx of Israelis has overshadowed this picturesque town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355570-israeli-tourism-to-pai-plummets-amid-false-rumours/

 

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Thailand Cracks Down on Shady Massage Parlours

 

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The Thai government is ramping up efforts to restore the esteemed reputation of nuad Thai massages, as concerns grow over shady establishments tarnishing its reputation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355573-thailand-cracks-down-on-shady-massage-parlours/