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Thailand Urged to Form ‘War Room’ in Response to US Tariffs

 

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Thailand faces a major economic challenge as US President Donald Trump announced a 36% tariff on Thai imports. Dr. Santitarn Sathienthai, a member of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee, suggests the urgent creation of a “war room” to tackle the potential economic fallout.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356677-t

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American Man in Critical Condition After Self-Inflicted Knife Wounds in Pattaya

 

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An American man is in critical condition after stabbing himself multiple times in the throat and chest in a dramatic incident that unfolded on a busy Pattaya road. Emergency responders managed to restrain the man and rush him to hospital, but he remains in a life-threatening condition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356707-american-man-in-critical-condition-after-self-inflicted-knife-wounds-in-pattaya/

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Australian Woman Found Guilty of Modern Slavery in Thai Sex Trafficking Case

 

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In a harrowing case of modern slavery, 63-year-old Sydney resident Rungnapha Kanbut has been found guilty of enslaving two Thai women, forcing them into sex work under oppressive conditions. The verdict was delivered by a jury at the Downing Centre Court on 1st April, marking a significant moment for Australia’s Thai community and human rights advocates.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356702-australian-woman-found-guilty-of-modern-slavery-in-thai-sex-trafficking-case/

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French Tourist in Critical Condition After Zebra Crossing Accident

 

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A French tourist is in critical condition after being struck by a car on a zebra crossing late at night in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. The incident has sparked community calls for improved lighting and warning signs in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356651-french-tourist-in-critical-condition-after-zebra-crossing-accident/

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CCTV Footage Captures Motorcycle Crash on Rama II Road
 

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A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed instantly after being struck and run over, by a 22-wheel lorry on Rama II Road near Bang Prakhaeo intersection.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356730-cctv-footage-captures-motorcycle-crash-on-rama-ii-road/

 

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Undercover Officers Arrest Former Village Head for Selling National Forest Land

 

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Forestry officials in Thailand have arrested a former village headman after he attempted to sell 315 rai of protected national forest land. The suspect was caught in a sting operation, with officers posing as investors to lure him into a sale.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356732-undercover-officers-arrest-former-village-head-for-selling-national-forest-land/

 

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Train Incident at Bangkok Station: One Dead, One Seriously Injured
 

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A male passenger was killed and a female passenger seriously injured after they were caught underneath a moving train while disembarking at a Bangkok Railway Station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356734-train-incident-at-bangkok-station-one-dead-one-seriously-injured/

 

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Bangkok to Partially Open Nong Bon Water Drainage Tunnel as Rainy Season Approaches

 

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Bangkok authorities have announced plans to partially open the Nong Bon water drainage tunnel as construction nears completion. With 96% of the project finished, the tunnel is expected to play a crucial role in mitigating floods in several districts during the upcoming rainy season.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356735-bangkok-to-partially-open-nong-bon-water-drainage-tunnel-as-rainy-season-approaches/

 

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Tragedy in Thailand: French Tourist Killed on Zebra Crossing

 

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A French tourist tragically lost his life after being hit by a car while crossing a zebra crossing in Kanchanaburi on Wednesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356651-french-tourist-in-critical-condition-after-zebra-crossing-accident/page/2/#findComment-19707654

 

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Drunk Woman Dies After Crashing Motorcycle into Power Pole

 

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A woman returning from a night out lost her life in a motorcycle crash after losing control and crashing into a power pole in Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356736-drunk-woman-dies-after-crashing-motorcycle-into-power-pole/

 

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Elderly Couple Escapes House Fire in Nonthaburi

 

 

A 73-year-old woman heroically saved her 81-year-old wheelchair-bound husband as a fire engulfed their two-storey townhouse in Sai Ma, Mueang District, Nonthaburi. Firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour before bringing it under control. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356737-elderly-couple-escapes-house-fire-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Military Truck Overturns After Tyre Blowout in Buriram, Eight Soldiers Injured

 

 

A military six-wheeled truck overturned on Highway 24 in Prakhon Chai District, Buriram, after suffering a tyre blowout, leaving eight soldiers injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance and transport the injured to hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356739-military-truck-overturns-after-tyre-blowout-in-buriram-eight-soldiers-injured/

 

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Armed Robbery at Bang Phli Gold Shop: Suspect Flees with 400000 Worth of Jewellery
 

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A delivery rider staged a daring armed robbery at a gold shop in a Bang Phli shopping mall, escaping with gold necklaces worth over 400,000 baht. The suspect, wearing a food delivery uniform and a black helmet, brandished a firearm and stole three necklaces before fleeing the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356740-armed-robbery-at-bang-phli-gold-shop-suspect-flees-with-400000-worth-of-jewellery/

 

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Rescue Teams Make Breakthrough in Bangkok Building Collapse

 

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Rescue teams have successfully created an opening in the rubble of the collapsed Auditor General's Office in Bangkok, intensifying efforts to find survivors. This follows the unexpected collapse of the city-centre building, which left several individuals trapped underneath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356738-rescue-teams-make-breakthrough-in-bangkok-building-collapse/

 

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Chinese Nationals Flee Accident Scene After Crashing Mercedes in Chonburi

 

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Police in Chonburi are searching for two Chinese nationals after an early morning crash. The pair allegedly drove a luxury Mercedes-Benz through a red light, lost control, and crashed into a street lamp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356741-chinese-nationals-flee-accident-scene-after-crashing-mercedes-in-chonburi/

 

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Forager Gored by Wild Gaur in Forest Found Alive After Overnight Search

 

 

A 65-year-old man who went missing overnight after being gored by a wild gaur while foraging in the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Chachoengsao, has been found alive following an extensive search operation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356742-forager-gored-by-wild-gaur-in-forest-found-alive-after-overnight-search/

 

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Two Killed, Four Injured in Head-On Pick-Up Truck Collision in Loei
 

 

Two people lost their lives, and four others sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision between two pick-up trucks on the Loei-Phu Ruea road late night on 2 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356743-two-killed-four-injured-in-head-on-pick-up-truck-collision-in-loei/

 

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Elderly Disabled Man Dies in Forest Fire in Khon Kaen

 

 

A forest fire in Ban Kho, Mueang District, has claimed the life of an 83-year-old disabled man after flames spread to his home, leaving him unable to escape. Authorities are investigating whether the blaze was deliberately set.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356744-elderly-disabled-man-dies-in-forest-fire-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Two Teenagers Arrested After Homemade Bomb Kills Nine-Year-Old Boy in Phichit
 

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Phichit police have arrested two teenagers after a homemade bomb left on the roadside killed a nine-year-old boy in an incident that has shocked the local community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356616-nine-year-old-child-killed-by-explosive-device-in-phichit-province/#findComment-19707688

 

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Rare Medical Case: Woman Discovers Heartworm Parasite Emerging from Under Her Eye
 

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A woman in Rayong has made a rare and shocking discovery after noticing an unusual lump near her eye, which later turned out to be a heartworm parasite emerging from her skin.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356745-rare-medical-case-woman-discovers-heartworm-parasite-emerging-from-under-her-eye/

 

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Lorry Driver Found Dead in Highway Restroom After Sending Farewell Message to Son

 

 

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A 52-year-old lorry driver was found hung, in a highway restroom in Mae Sot, Tak province, after sending a distressing farewell message to his son the night before.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356747-lorry-driver-found-dead-in-highway-restroom-after-sending-farewell-message-to-son/

 

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Phayao State Audit Office Building Left Unfinished, Budgeted at 70 Million Baht
 

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In another case of abandoned public construction, the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Phayao, has been left incomplete despite a budget of 70 million baht. The building, which is situated near the Phayao Immigration Office, has been left in a state of disrepair, with only the framework of the three-story structure and weeds now growing around the site.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356749-phayao-state-audit-office-building-left-unfinished-budgeted-at-70-million-baht/

 

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Som Tam Vendor Discovers Body as She Goes to Relieve Herself

 

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In a chilling turn of events, the body of 42-year-old Bua Son, a man from Ubon Ratchathani, was discovered in a remote patch of forest near an old market in Soi Thung Klom Tan Mun 10, Nong Prue, Chonburi. The discovery was made around 15:05, on 3 April, after a passer-by stumbled upon the decomposing body in a dense thicket.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356750-som-tam-vendor-discovers-body-as-she-goes-to-relieve-herself/

 

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Fatal Bus Crash in Khon Kaen: One Dead, One Injured

 

A crash occurred early morning on 3 April, on Mittraphap Road, in front of Tha Phra Market, Khon Kaen province, when a long-distance passenger bus travelling from Udon Thani to Bangkok collided with a parked lorry. The crash resulted in the death of the bus driver and left one passenger injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356751-fatal-bus-crash-in-khon-kaen-one-dead-one-injured/

 

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Brawl in Pattaya After Chinese Tourist’s Public Urination
 

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Police in Pattaya were called to break up a late-night altercation between a group of motorcycle taxi drivers and Chinese tourists after a dispute over public urination escalated into a physical confrontation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356752-brawl-in-pattaya-after-chinese-tourist’s-public-urination/

 

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Crane Accident on Rama 2 Injures One as It Crushes Pickup

 

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In the early hours of 4th April, a six-wheeled crane toppled from an elevated construction site on Rama 2 Road in Samut Sakhon, landing on a pickup truck passing below. The incident occurred around 02:40 near a hotel access road, resulting in the driver of the pickup being injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356753-falling-crane-smashes-pickup-on-rama-2-driver-seriously-injured/

 

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Drunk Foreign Woman Flips Car, Dances at Phuket Crash Scene

 

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Residents were left stunned after a drunk foreign woman crashed into a parked car, overturned her own vehicle, and then began dancing and smoking beside the wreckage. The bizarre incident took place on the afternoon of 3 April in Mai Khao, Phuket, near a local Supercheap store in Moo 4.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356755-drunk-foreign-woman-flips-car-dances-at-phuket-crash-scene/

 

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Thailand’s 2025 Census: What You Need to Know
 

Thailand’s 2025 Population and Housing Census officially began on 1 April 2025, with all eligible residents required to take part. Conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the census is a vital process that helps shape national policies on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic planning.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356756-thailand’s-2025-census-what-you-need-to-know/

 

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Songkran 2025 Spending Predicted to Hit Record ฿134 Billion

 

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Thailand's Songkran festival in 2025 is expected to generate a record-breaking 134.6 billion baht (฿134 billion) in consumer spending, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356762-songkran-2025-spending-predicted-to-hit-record-฿134-billion/

 

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Senators Slam Pheu Thai's Gambling Gambit Based on Thaksin's Vision

 

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A battalion of nearly 200 former senators has started a full-on offensive against Pheu Thai's audacious plan to usher in casinos and online gambling across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356765-senators-slam-pheu-thais-gambling-gambit-based-on-thaksins-vision/