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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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Trump Tariffs Threaten Samui's Tourist Influx

 

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Thailand's glittering tourism sector braces itself as Donald Trump's new tariff policy threatens a slowdown in American visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357118-trump-tariffs-threaten-samuis-tourist-influx/

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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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Two 13-Year-Old Boys Drown in Swimming Incident at Loei Weir

 

 

A day of play ended in heartbreak after two 13-year-old boys drowned while swimming in a weir in Wang Saphung district, Loei province. The incident unfolded in front of horrified friends and others, who could only watch as rescue teams battled currents and rain to recover the boys’ bodies.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357190-two-13-year-old-boys-drown-in-swimming-incident-at-loei-weir/

 

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Armed Malaysian Robber Steals 184 Baht Weight in Gold from Hat Yai Store
 

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A lone gunman made off with 184 baht in gold jewellery, worth more than 9 million baht, after brazenly robbing a well-known gold shop in the heart of Hat Yai city on 8 April, just before noon.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357191-armed-malaysian-robber-steals-184-baht-weight-in-gold-from-hat-yai-store/

 

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British Man Critically Injured in Russian Roulette Incident After Drug & Gas Use in Pattaya

 

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A British man is in critical condition after reportedly shooting himself in the head while playing Russian roulette under the influence of cannabis and nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas”. The incident took place at a condominium in Chaiyapruek 1 Soi 3, Pattaya, during night of 8 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357194-british-man-critically-injured-in-russian-roulette-incident-after-drug-gas-use-in-pattaya/

 

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Commanders Face Heat Over Army Conscript Abuse Scandal

 

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In a critical move, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced on Tuesday that commanders of units involved in conscript abuse will face disciplinary action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357195-commanders-face-heat-over-army-conscript-abuse-scandal/

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Two Killed in Head-On Collision Between Pick-Up Trucks in Kalasin

 

 

Two people have died and another was injured in a head-on collision between two pick-up trucks in Kalasin province early morning on 8 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357196-two-killed-in-head-on-collision-between-pick-up-trucks-in-kalasin/

 

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Warning Issued Over Fake Engineers Exploiting Earthquake Damage
 

 

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Following recent earthquake activity that caused widespread damage to homes and buildings across Thailand, authorities have issued a warning to the public about fraudsters posing as structural engineers offering inspection services.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357197-warning-issued-over-fake-engineers-exploiting-earthquake-damage/

 

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Father’s Machete Accidentally Strikes Toddler Daughter in the Head
 

 

An incident occurred in the Prasat subdistrict of Ban Dan district, Buriram province, when a machete slipped from a father’s grip and struck his young daughter on the head, causing a deep wound that exposed the skull.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357198-father’s-machete-accidentally-strikes-toddler-daughter-in-the-head/

 

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Jealous Husband Beats Man to Death with Plank After Finding Wife at Ex-Husband’s House
 

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A man has been arrested after violently killing an older friend with a wooden plank in a fit of jealous rage, following a domestic dispute that led his wife to seek shelter at her former husband’s home.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357199-jealous-husband-beats-man-to-death-with-plank-after-finding-wife-at-ex-husband’s-house/

 

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Petrol Station Worker Killed After Riding Motorcycle Against Traffic and Crashing into Lorry

 

 

A 24-year-old petrol station employee was killed on 8 April, in a horrific road collision after riding his motorcycle against traffic and crashing head-on into a six-wheeled refrigerated lorry.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357200-petrol-station-worker-killed-after-riding-motorcycle-against-traffic-and-crashing-into-lorry/

 

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Teen Killed in Road Rage Attack Turns Out to Be Relative of Attacker

 

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In a case of road rage in Ayutthaya, a young man was fatally stabbed during a brawl at a red traffic light, only for the attacker to later discover that the victim was a relative.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357201-teen-killed-in-road-rage-attack-turns-out-to-be-relative-of-attacker/

 

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Man Crushed to Death by Collapsing Wall at Abandoned Rice Mill in Ayutthaya

 

 

A 59-year-old man was killed after a concrete wall collapsed on him while he was attempting to salvage metal from an abandoned rice mill in Ayutthaya province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357202-man-crushed-to-death-by-collapsing-wall-at-abandoned-rice-mill-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Teenager on Meth Punches Officer Before Leaping into Canal to Flee Arrest
 

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A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Nakhon Si Thammarat when a 19-year-old man, high on methamphetamine, violently attacked a police officer before attempting to escape by jumping into a canal. The incident occurred on 8 April at around 13:00, in the Thasala district of the province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357204-teenager-on-meth-punches-officer-before-leaping-into-canal-to-flee-arrest/

 

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Coconut Factory Worker Loses Hand in Shredding Machine in Samut Songkhram
 

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A 44-year-old Myanmar national suffered a devastating workplace injury when his right hand was mangled in a coconut husk shredding machine at a processing site in Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357206-coconut-factory-worker-loses-hand-in-shredding-machine-in-samut-songkhram/

 

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Man Shot Dead on Doi Inthanon Road; Gunman Claims Mistaken Shooting While Hunting

 

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A man was fatally shot near the Doi Inthanon mountain range in Chiang Mai, with the gunman claiming it was a tragic accident during a hunting trip. However, authorities suspect the killing may have been motivated by revenge, as the shooter was a close friend of the victim’s rival.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357207-man-shot-dead-on-doi-inthanon-road-gunman-claims-mistaken-shooting-while-hunting/

 

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Panic at Chaiyaphum Hospital as Patients Flee in Fear of ‘Building Collapse’

 

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Panic spread through Chaiyaphum Hospital on the afternoon of 8 April when patients rushed out of the building in confusion, fearing the structure was collapsing. Social media posts quickly circulated, with many speculating that an earthquake had struck, similar to the tremor felt on 28 March.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357208-panic-at-chaiyaphum-hospital-as-patients-flee-in-fear-of-‘building-collapse’/

 

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Young Girl Rescued After Falling Into Hole in Wang Thonglang District

 

A young girl has been safely rescued after falling into an open construction hole, in the Wang Thonglang area of Bangkok late afternoon on 8 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357209-young-girl-rescued-after-falling-into-hole-in-wang-thonglang-district/

 

 

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SUV Crashes & Overturns, Killing Foreign Driver After Colliding with Lorry

 

 

A crash occurred in Rayong on 8 April when an SUV lost control on a bend and crashed into an oncoming lorry, resulting in the death of the SUV driver. The incident was captured by a dash-cam and is now under investigation by local authorities.

 

Full story and video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357210-suv-crashes-overturns-killing-foreign-driver-after-colliding-with-lorry/

 

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Late-Night Blaze Near Rama IX Causes Chaos and Blackout in Bangkok
 

Bangkok was gripped by a dramatic late-night fire near a major shopping mall in the Rama IX intersection area, causing panic among residents and bringing traffic to a standstill.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357212-late-night-blaze-near-rama-ix-causes-chaos-and-blackout-in-bangkok/

 

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Songkran Spending Slump: Earthquake, Economics Hit Hard

 

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The Thai Restaurant Association anticipates a dip in spending during this year’s Songkran festival, as financial strains from a recent earthquake and economic uncertainty weigh heavily.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357214-songkran-spending-slump-earthquake-economics-hit-hard/

 

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Thailand Tackles US Tariffs: Plans for Trade Reform Unveiled

 

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Thailand is on a mission to tackle a hefty 36% tariff on its exports to the United States. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced plans to reform the country’s import duty structure and non-tariff barriers in a bid to mitigate the impact.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357192-thailand-tackles-us-tariffs-plans-for-trade-reform-unveiled/

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Ex-PM Thaksin Warns Against Fake High-Society Frauds

 

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called on the police to imprison individuals claiming false ties to high society, who often deceive the public. He urges people not to believe such impostors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357205-ex-pm-thaksin-warns-against-fake-high-society-frauds/

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Brutal Debt Collectors Apologise After Wrecking Shop in Rage

 

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Two debt collectors in Udon Thani have been arrested after trashing a shop and threatening a vendor who failed to meet her repayment schedule. The pair later apologised, attributing their actions to financial pressures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357224-brutal-debt-collectors-apologise-after-wrecking-shop-in-rage/

 

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Outrage as Puppy Dragged Behind Motorbike, Saved by Local

 

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In a shocking event, a man was spotted dragging a puppy behind his motorcycle, leaving it with severe injuries. It’s believed that the man acted out of spite following a domestic argument.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357226-outrage-as-puppy-dragged-behind-motorbike-saved-by-local/

 

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Man Carries Dog Across Provinces After Bus Refusal

 

Picture courtesy of Channel 3

 

In a heartwarming tale of loyalty, a man walks across provinces with his Shih Tzu after a bus refused to allow the dog onboard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357228-man-carries-dog-across-provinces-after-bus-refusal/

 

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Former Israeli Commando Arrested for Illegal Tour Guiding on Koh Phangan

 

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A former Israeli special forces soldier has been arrested on Koh Phangan for working as an unlicensed tour guide, allegedly taking jobs away from locals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357232-former-israeli-commando-arrested-for-illegal-tour-guiding-on-koh-phangan/

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THAI's Sky-High Deal: 45 Dreamliners to Revamp Fleet

 

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Thai Airways International (THAI) is on a mission to revolutionise its fleet, announcing a massive acquisition of 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357240-thais-sky-high-deal-45-dreamliners-to-revamp-fleet/