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Thai Restaurant Sparks Outrage with Controversial 'Skinny Discount'

 

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Chiang Mai Breakfast World has ignited a heated debate with its latest offering: a "skinny discount" for diners who can pass through progressively narrower metal bars before ordering. The unusual promotion went viral after British travel bloggers Amina and Alex shared a video on Instagram, featuring the challenge, which has since garnered millions of views.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357152-thai-restaurant-sparks-outrage-with-controversial-skinny-discount/

 

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Thailand's Casino Legislation Put on Hold as Opposition Grows

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced that legislation to legalise casinos in selected Thai tourist destinations has been indefinitely postponed. The move comes amidst significant opposition both within parliament and across various societal sectors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357153-thailands-casino-legislation-put-on-hold-as-opposition-grows/

 

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Rescue Cat 'Satong' Becomes Online Star After Surviving Quake

 

Photo: Facebook Wipawadee Pet Clinic via Bangkok Post

 

Cat enthusiasts are flooding Wipawadee Pet Clinic's Facebook page, eager to adopt a young cat named "Satong," rescued by a sniffer dog amidst the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office building. The two-month-old feline endured a 10-day ordeal before Naree, a search and rescue dog, discovered her.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357154-rescue-cat-satong-becomes-online-star-after-surviving-quake/

 

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Phuket Locals Call for Police Action After Tourists' Brawl on Bangla Road - video

 

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Phuket residents are urging police intervention following a chaotic fight involving three foreign men on Bangla Road. Captured on video by local Somnuck Chanagune, the altercation, which occurred in the early hours of April 7, was shared on Facebook, drawing widespread attention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357155-phuket-locals-call-for-police-action-after-tourists-brawl-on-bangla-road-video/

 

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Thai PM's Legal Action Against Impostor Targeting Actress

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has initiated legal proceedings against Thunyathep “Hot” Sirisubdaechakun, who falsely claimed to be her advisor to deceive Thai actress Rinyarat “Kana” Watchararojsiri. Kana revealed on Channel 3's news programme that Hot, her former boyfriend, duped her into an engagement by posing as a political influencer with ties to the PM and even the Royal Secretary to the King.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357158-thai-pms-legal-action-against-impostor-targeting-actress/

 

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Stepmother Responds to Stepson's Public Accusations in Family Dispute

 

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In a developing family dispute, 48-year-old Phattharaporn has come forward to counter claims made by her stepson, Phuwat, known as Joe, who recently appeared on television alleging she conspired against him. Joe accused Phattharaporn, her stepchildren, and the police of framing him with drugs to seize assets worth over a million baht and gold jewellery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357159-stepmother-responds-to-stepsons-public-accusations-in-family-dispute/

 

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Broker Extradited from China to Face 14 Billion Baht Fraud Charges

 

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Thai authorities have successfully extradited Thitiporn Chalermrattanaprateep, a broker implicated in the Doctor Boon Vanasin network, from China to face charges of fraud totalling over 14 billion baht. Thitiporn was detained at Suvarnabhumi International Airport upon arrival on April 7 after fleeing to Guangzhou, China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357161-broker-extradited-from-china-to-face-14-billion-baht-fraud-charges/

 

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Foreign Ministry Clarifies Private Meeting Between Thaksin and Modi

 

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Sangiampongsa, has clarified the nature of the recent meeting between former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising that it was a personal encounter rather than an official diplomatic engagement. This clarification follows public speculation suggesting that Thaksin's informal involvement highlights his continued influence over government policies, despite holding no official position.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357162-foreign-ministry-clarifies-private-meeting-between-thaksin-and-modi/

 

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Bangkok Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 20, Search Intensifies

 

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In a tragic update from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak, Bangkok, four more bodies have been discovered, bringing the death toll from the incident to 20. Currently, 77 individuals remain unaccounted for following the collapse of Zone C.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357163-bangkok-building-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-20-search-intensifies/

 

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DSI Launches Probe into Bangkok Building Collapse Amid Corruption Concerns

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has initiated a high-profile investigation into the dramatic collapse of the newly constructed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak, Bangkok. The building, worth 2.1 billion baht, crumbled during a 4.1-magnitude earthquake on March 28, trapping workers and raising alarm over potential corruption and substandard construction practices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357164-dsi-launches-probe-into-bangkok-building-collapse-amid-corruption-concerns/

 

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Phuket Assault: Outrage Over Release of Suspect After Two Days

 

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Phuket residents are voicing frustration after local police released a man just two days following his arrest for a violent, unprovoked attack on a foreign woman. The incident, caught on camera and shared by the Phuket Times, happened on April 4 along Thep Kasattri Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357165-phuket-assault-outrage-over-release-of-suspect-after-two-days/

 

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Academic Outrage: American Scholar Denied Bail Under Thailand’s Lese Majeste Law

 

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Paul Chambers, a respected American academic from Naresuan University, remains in custody after being denied bail by the Phitsanulok Court on charges of lese majeste, a development causing widespread concern over issues of academic freedom and human rights in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356887-american-academic-faces-thai-royal-insult-charges-in-legal-storm/#findComment-19718474

 

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Thai Media Associations Demand Action After News Crew Intimidated

 

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The News Broadcasting Council of Thailand and the Broadcasting Journalists Association of Thailand have called on the national police commissioner-general to take legal action against a group of men accused of detaining and intimidating a news crew in Bangkok's Lat Phrao area. The crew from Amarin TV, including a female journalist, was covering a fatal shooting at a mall parking lot during the "Kote Piak" festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357166-thai-media-associations-demand-action-after-news-crew-intimidated/

 

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Tragic Choking Incident Claims Life of Young Boy in Bangkok

 

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A heartbreaking incident in Bangkok's Rat Burana district has claimed the life of a five-year-old boy from Myanmar, who tragically choked on food in the early hours of April 8. Responding promptly, police and medical personnel from Siriraj Hospital arrived at the scene to find the boy, weighing over 50 kilograms, lying near the entrance of his home, exhibiting signs of asphyxiation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357168-tragic-choking-incident-claims-life-of-young-boy-in-bangkok/

 

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Chiang Mai Hospital Cautions Public After Girl Finds Leech in Nose

 

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Nakhonping Hospital in Chiang Mai has issued a public advisory following a peculiar medical case involving a three-year-old girl who had a leech extracted from her nose. The incident underscores the potential risks of using unfiltered natural water sources.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357170-chiang-mai-hospital-cautions-public-after-girl-finds-leech-in-nose/

 

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Phoney Political Connections Gang Accused of 8.2 Million Baht Scam

 

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A Songkhla couple has filed a complaint against a gang accused of extorting 8.2 million baht by falsely claiming connections with high-profile politicians to secure their son's release from prison. The complaint, assisted by lawyer Chatchawan Bamrungwong, was submitted to Police Lieutenant Colonel Jirasak Wongsuriya at Hat Yai Police Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357171-phoney-political-connections-gang-accused-of-82-million-baht-scam/

 

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Koh Kut's Accommodation Woes Hinder Tourism Growth Amid Land Disputes

 

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The scenic island of Koh Kut in Trat faces significant challenges in accommodating tourists, largely stemming from a shortage of accommodation exacerbated by unresolved land disputes. Dechatorn Chan-ob, chief of the Tambon Administrative Organization and owner of Suan Ya Resort, highlighted the island's limited capacity of about 1,100 to 1,200 hotel rooms, which restricts visitor numbers to around 4,500 per day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357172-koh-kuts-accommodation-woes-hinder-tourism-growth-amid-land-disputes/

 

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Pattaya Bar Manager Detained for Operating Beyond Permitted Hours

 

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In a pre-dawn raid on April 8, law enforcement officials, spearheaded by Police Colonel Anek Srathongyu, targeted a host bar in Pattaya for operating beyond permitted hours. The crackdown occurred at 2.36am and was a joint effort by the Pattaya City Police, special operations officers, and Bang Lamung district authorities, including Nattapop Yomjinda, Natthawat Sophonsawetasilp, and Tharit Chancharoen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357173-pattaya-bar-manager-detained-for-operating-beyond-permitted-hours/

 

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