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Thailand Boosts Road Safety Measures for Songkran Holiday Travel

 

 

As millions of Thais prepare to celebrate the Songkran holiday, the government has unveiled an extensive road safety initiative to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities. From April 11 to 18, the newly launched national road safety centre will oversee operations to manage the influx of travellers during Thailand’s biggest travel period of the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357401-thailand-boosts-road-safety-measures-for-songkran-holiday-travel/

 

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Hacker Targets Phuket Airport Sign with Political Message on Israel

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a surprising breach just before Thailand's bustling Songkran travel period, a digital sign at Phuket International Airport was hacked to display a political message denouncing Israel's actions in Palestine. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357388-hacker-targets-phuket-airport-sign-with-political-message-on-israel/

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Ex-Inmate Arrested After Snatching Belgian Tourist's Bag in Thailand

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A recently released inmate is back behind bars after he snatched a bag from a Belgian tourist in Samut Prakan. The incident occurred while the tourist, a 54-year-old woman, was cycling on April 9. Her bag contained a mobile phone, cash, passports, and a hotel keycard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357384-ex-inmate-arrested-after-snatching-belgian-tourists-bag-in-thailand/

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Lorry Collision on Rama II Road Leaves Four Seriously Injured

 

 

A crash between two lorries on Rama II Road has left four people seriously injured, including a young couple and a four-year-old child. The incident took place around 08:00 on 10 April in front of a petrol station at kilometre marker 56+600 in Bang Kaew Subdistrict, Mueang District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357437-lorry-collision-on-rama-ii-road-leaves-four-seriously-injured/

 

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Minivan Driver Brutally Assaulted in Dispute Over 300-Baht Commission in Pattaya

 

Picture courtesy of NBT.

 

Chaos erupted shortly after midnight on Second Road in Pattaya when a heated dispute between minivan drivers turned violent, leaving one man severely injured and prompting emergency responders and bystanders to flee the scene for safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357439-minivan-driver-brutally-assaulted-in-dispute-over-300-baht-commission-in-pattaya/

 

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Major Online Gambling Network Busted, Over 100 Million Baht in Circulation

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A major breakthrough by Cyber Police has led to the arrest of the financial manager behind one of the country’s largest illegal online gambling networks, which had an annual turnover exceeding 100 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357440-major-online-gambling-network-busted-over-100-million-baht-in-circulation/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Power Pole on Notorious Pattaya Curve

 

 

A fatal road crash occurred late night on 9 April, when a motorcyclist lost control and crashed into an electricity pole on Pattanakarn Road near Wat Khao Sao Thong Thong in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357441-motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-into-power-pole-on-notorious-pattaya-curve/

 

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64 Nabbed in Ketamine and Vape Party Raid at Popular Sungai Kolok Resort, Narathiwat

 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A police and local administration operation has resulted in the arrest of 64 young men and women caught red-handed at a drug-fuelled party in a well-known resort in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357443-64-nabbed-in-ketamine-and-vape-party-raid-at-popular-sungai-kolok-resort narathiwat/

 

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Police Officer Shot Dead and Car Set Ablaze in Narathiwat
 

 

A deputy investigative inspector was shot dead in a brazen attack in Narathiwat province on the evening of 9 April. The assailants then set fire to a car at the scene in what authorities believe was the work of insurgents active in the region.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357444-police-officer-shot-dead-and-car-set-ablaze-in-narathiwat/

 

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Fatal Pickup Truck Crash Near Roi Et Airport Claims Life of 43-Year-Old Man
 

 

A road crash near Roi Et Airport on the afternoon of 9 April, resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man after the pickup truck he was driving lost control and collided with a roadside post.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357446-fatal-pickup-truck-crash-near-roi-et-airport-claims-life-of-43-year-old-man/

 

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Chinese-Owned Restaurant in Rayong Raided for Employing Illegal Workers

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities in Rayong have raided a Chinese-owned restaurant in the Nikom Phatthana district after receiving intelligence that it was employing a large number of illegal foreign workers, including Chinese and Myanmar nationals, to serve Chinese clientele.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357447-chinese-owned-restaurant-in-rayong-raided-for-employing-illegal-workers/

 

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Truck Driver Kills 13-Year-Old in Hit-and-Run, Family Struggles to Afford Funeral Costs

 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A 13-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a truck in a hit-and-run incident in the Rai Rot subdistrict of Don Chedi, Suphan Buri. The driver of the truck, after colliding with the boy, fled the scene, leaving the family to deal with the aftermath, including the heartbreaking financial burden of arranging a funeral.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357448-truck-driver-kills-13-year-old-in-hit-and-run-family-struggles-to-afford-funeral-costs/

 

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Manhunt Underway After Police Officer Shot Dead in Drug Bust
 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

An incident unfolded in Loei province during the morning of 10 April, when a police officer was shot and killed while investigating a drug-related suspect in a rubber plantation. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Boonkerd, fled the scene after fatally wounding the officer.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357449-manhunt-underway-after-police-officer-shot-dead-in-drug-bust/

 

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Passenger Van Overturns in Surin Province, Injuring 12, Most Victims Laotian Nationals

 

A passenger van overturned early morning on 10 April, in Sangkha District, Surin Province, leaving 12 people injured, 11 Laotian nationals and one Thai citizen.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357450-passenger-van-overturns-in-surin-province-injuring-12-most-victims-laotian-nationals/

 

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Death of Paper Factory Worker after Incident with Machinery
 

 

A 37-year-old paper factory worker lost his life after being crushed by a machine in a horrific workplace incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357451-death-of-paper-factory-worker-after-incident-with-machinery/

 

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Two Drivers Racing Crash in Nakhon Sawan Killing 82 Year Old
 

 

A crash occurred in the early hours of 9th April, when two vehicles, a sedan and a pickup truck, were racing along the Takianluen Road in Nakhon Sawan. The vehicles lost control and crashed into an 82-year-old woman who was waiting to offer alms, killing her instantly.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357452-two-drivers-racing-crash-in-nakhon-sawan-killing-82-year-old/

 

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Man Jumps Onto Car Bonnet During Domestic Dispute in Nonthaburi
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A dramatic scene unfolded in Sai Noi district when a man leapt onto the bonnet of a moving car driven by his partner, who was attempting to leave home with her two children following a heated domestic argument.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357454-man-jumps-onto-car-bonnet-during-domestic-dispute-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Crash Claims Three Lives in Chai Nat

 

 

A crash in Chai Nat has claimed the lives of three family members, a grandfather, grandmother, and their 3-year-old granddaughter, after their motorcycle was struck by a car.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357455-crash-claims-three-lives-in-chai-nat/

 

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Retired Policeman Murders Motorcycle Taxi Leader in Front of Passenger After Bitter Dispute

 

Picture courtesy of Khomchadluek.

 

A retired police officer shot and killed a motorcycle taxi leader in a shocking act of violence in front of a passenger during the morning of 10 April. The incident occurred at the entrance to a community in Soi Phetkasem 91, Moo 13, in the Om Noi subdistrict of Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357457-retired-policeman-murders-motorcycle-taxi-leader-in-front-of-passenger-after-bitter-dispute/

 

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Mid-Air Theft, Chinese Caught After American Passenger Sounds the Alarm
 

Pictures courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Two Chinese nationals were apprehended at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 10 April, after an in-flight theft was reported aboard an Air Macau service, thanks to the swift actions of a vigilant American passenger.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357458-chinese-nationals-arrested-for-in-flight-theft/

 

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Pheu Thai Pushes Bill to Repeal 23 Outdated NCPO Orders

 

 

Picture courtesy of Post Today

 

Pheu Thai Party's Chaturon Chaisang is spearheading a significant legislative push to dismantle 23 outdated orders from Thailand's former National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357462-pheu-thai-pushes-bill-to-repeal-23-outdated-ncpo-orders/

 

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Elderly German Extorted by Fake Policeman in Pattaya, Police Investigate
 

A 77-year-old German national has filed a police complaint in Banglamung, alleging that a man posing as an undercover police officer extorted money from him at his home in Naklua, Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357461-elderly-german-extorted-by-fake-policeman-in-pattaya-police-investigate/

 

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Thailand Requires Digital Arrival Card Submission 3 Days Before Entry Starting May 1

 

File photo courtesy: Matichon

 

Starting 1st May, foreign visitors heading to Thailand must fill in an online arrival card before their trip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357434-thailand-requires-digital-arrival-card-submission-3-days-before-entry-from-may-1/

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Drunk Drivers Face Morgue Visits in Thai Road Safety Push

 

File photo courtesy of AP

 

In a bold move to raise awareness and reduce road accidents during the Songkran festival, Thailand's Department of Probation under the Ministry of Justice has launched the campaign "Drink and Drive, Visit the Morgue, Be Responsible to Society."

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357436-drunk-drivers-face-morgue-visits-in-thai-road-safety-push/

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Thai Immigration Police Mobilises for Crime Crackdown During Songkran

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has announced a nationwide campaign targeting crime over the Songkran festival, while preparing to accommodate a significant influx of international tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357438-thai-immigration-police-mobilises-for-crime-crackdown-during-songkran/

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Thai Youths Warned Over Risky Songkran Selfies

 

Picture courtesy of THe Nation

 

With Songkran festivities around the corner, Thai youth are being cautioned to watch their online behaviour. The government warns that the wrong kind of selfie or video during the water-splashing festival might invite severe legal consequences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357445-thai-youths-warned-over-risky-songkran-selfies/

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Domestic Dispute Turns Violent at Pattaya Home, 2 Hospitalised After Late-Night Party

 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon

 

In the early hours the morning of 11 April, a domestic dispute at a private residence in Pattaya escalated into a violent altercation, leaving two individuals injured and requiring emergency medical treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357476-domestic-dispute-turns-violent-at-pattaya-home-2-hospitalised-after-late-night-party/

 

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China's Zero-Dollar Trade Sparks Thailand's Economic Woes

 

Picture courtesy of China Briefing
 

Thailand is grappling with an influx of "zero-dollar" investments and exports from China, raising alarms over the potential impact on the nation's economy. Experts are urging the government to take decisive measures to curb these activities, which could otherwise lead to growth that bypasses the Thai populace entirely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357479-chinas-zero-dollar-trade-sparks-thailands-economic-woes/

 

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British Fighter's Promising Career Ends in Tragic Overdose in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Josh Goldstone’s Instagram account

 

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, young British fighter Joshua Goldstone's dreams came to an abrupt end after he was found dead from a drug overdose in Pattaya, Thailand. The 21-year-old, whose promising career seemed just to be taking off, was discovered lifeless in his hotel room alongside Australian boxing champion Jayson Tonkin, who was rushed to the hospital and survived. Goldstone hailed from Etchingham, East Sussex, and had been dedicating his life to training and living in Thailand, a known haven for fighters honing their craft.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357506-british-fighters-promising-career-ends-in-tragic-overdose-in-thailand/

 

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US Expat in Thailand Faces 10 Years for Threatening US Senator

 

Photo courtesy of The Hill

 

In a troubling case intertwining political fervour and unlawful threats, Eric Charles Welton, a 53-year-old American living in Thailand, is facing up to 10 years in a US federal prison. This follows his reported admission to making death threats against US Senator Thom Tillis and his staff, spurred by frustrations over repetitive political emails.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357509-us-expat-in-thailand-faces-10-years-for-threatening-us-senator/