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Thai Fisherman Survives Bear Attack with Miraculous Recovery

 

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In a harrowing tale of survival, a 60-year-old Thai fisherman has defied the odds after a brutal bear attack left him severely disfigured. The fisherman was attacked by an Asiatic black bear, which experts note can be aggressive when feeling threatened.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355576-thai-fisherman-survives-bear-attack-with-miraculous-recovery/

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Faces Censure Over Leadership Allegation

 

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The Thai parliament witnessed intense debate today, as opposition leaders launched a censure campaign against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accusing her of incompetence and unethical practices. Led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of the People's Party, the opposition criticised Ms. Shinawatra's handling of national issues like pollution and high electricity costs, claiming her solutions have failed to boost the economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355614-prime-minister-shinawatra-faces-censure-over-leadership-allegations/

 

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Phuket Police Probe Fake Currency Scare as Foreign Women Detained

 

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Phuket police are on high alert following an incident involving two foreign women allegedly attempting to exchange counterfeit US dollars at a local currency exchange. Staff at the exchange, located near a major Cape Panwa hotel, became suspicious of six $50 notes amounting to 9,750 baht. Upon notifying the police, officers raided the women's hotel rooms, uncovering more notes, which were sent for verification.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355616-phuket-police-probe-fake-currency-scare-as-foreign-women-detained/

 

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Thaksin's Debt Solution Sparks Debate Amidst Thailand's Financial Woes

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is stirring discussion over Thailand's debt crisis, proposing a government intervention to purchase non-performing loans (NPLs) from banks and remove debtors from the credit blacklist. While Thaksin's idea aims to relieve struggling households, it faces scepticism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355618-thaksins-debt-solution-sparks-debate-amidst-thailands-financial-woes/

 

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UN Calls for Unified Effort in Thailand's Sustainable Development Drive

 

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Kanni Wignaraja, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme | Photo via UNDP

 

Kanni Wignaraja, the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Regional Director, has urged the Thai government, private sector, and communities to join forces for a sustainable future. During her visit to the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2025 in Bangkok, she emphasised inclusivity in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355620-un-calls-for-unified-effort-in-thailands-sustainable-development-drive/

 

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Thailand Cracks Down on Vapes with Severe Penalties and Public Reporting

 

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Thailand has intensified its stance on e-cigarettes, with individuals caught with these illegal items facing up to five years in prison and substantial fines. Under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who initially favoured legalisation during her campaign, the government has reversed course, emphasising public health concerns, particularly among teens and children.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355621-thailand-cracks-down-on-vapes-with-severe-penalties-and-public-reporting/

 

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Ex-Cop Shoots Family Over Property Dispute, Faces Criminal Charges

 

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A tragic incident unfolded in Bangkok's Bang Mod area yesterday, when a heated argument over property rights led a retired officer from Samrae Police Station to fatally shoot his sister-in-law and critically injure his sister. The confrontation occurred at 1.04pm in a townhouse home within Chom Thong district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355624-ex-cop-shoots-family-over-property-dispute-faces-criminal-charges/

 

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Mystery Surrounds Sudden Death of Thai Doctor in Bangkok Condo

 

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A Bangkok-based doctor, 37-year-old Prakit, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his Thonglo condominium, raising questions and prompting a police investigation. His lifeless body was discovered by his boyfriend yesterday morning, leading to an alert to Thong Lo Police Station at 8.33am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355630-mystery-surrounds-sudden-death-of-thai-doctor-in-bangkok-condo/

 

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Motorbike Driver Duped by Counterfeit Banknote Scam in Bangkok

 

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In a distressing tale from Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, motorcycle taxi rider Saksan Phungphat fell victim to a cunning scam, losing nearly 30,000 baht to an artful con involving counterfeit US banknotes. Despite reporting the scam, local police have yet to apprehend the scammer, leaving Saksan, 43, in financial distress, compounded by the impending birth of his child.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355631-motorbike-driver-duped-by-counterfeit-banknote-scam-in-bangkok/

 

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Pattaya Bike Thief Crashes Student's Birthday Party with Daring Heist

 

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In a disheartening incident early this morning, a thief made off with a motorbike, dampening a student's birthday celebrations in Pattaya. CCTV footage from March 23 captured the audacious theft on Soi Buakhao, at 4.15am, showing the culprit smoothly stealing a black Honda PCX with license plate 4 7973 Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355633-pattaya-bike-thief-crashes-students-birthday-party-with-daring-heist/

 

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Inheritance Dispute Leads to Murder in Chon Buri Cemetery

 

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A 52-year-old Thai woman, Kantana-on Ditprasert, was tragically murdered amidst a family dispute over a substantial inheritance in Chon Buri. The incident occurred on March 22 at a cemetery in the Si Racha district, where Kantana-on worked as a caretaker.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355634-inheritance-dispute-leads-to-murder-in-chon-buri-cemetery/

 

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Devastating Fire Destroys Homes in Pattaya, Injures Two Residents

 

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A fierce fire devastated a residential area in Pattaya, flattening two homes and injuring two individuals as they attempted to save their belongings. The blaze ignited at 1pm on March 23 in Soi Thung Klom-Tanman 15, triggering a swift response from local authorities and emergency teams.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355636-devastating-fire-destroys-homes-in-pattaya-injures-two-residents/

 

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Collision on Chon Buri Road Leaves One Injured

 

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A serious collision occurred early this morning on the Phan Thong-Ban Kao Road in Chon Buri, involving an employee bus and a speeding pickup truck. The accident happened around 5.30am, as the bus was attempting a U-turn when the pickup truck, unable to halt in time, crashed into its rear.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355637-collision-on-chon-buri-road-leaves-one-injured/

 

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