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Transgender Women's Altercation on Pattaya Beach Goes Viral Online - video

 

Pictures courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

In the early hours of April 10, a confrontation between two transgender women on Pattaya Beach captured the attention of tourists and swiftly went viral online. The altercation, which occurred at around 2:36 am, drew a crowd of onlookers who watched in surprise as the situation unfolded.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357511-transgender-womens-altercation-on-pattaya-beach-goes-viral-online-video/

 

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Drunken Brawl on Pattaya Beach Road Disrupts Tourists and Draws Police

 

Pictures courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Chaos unfolded along Pattaya Beach Road on the evening of April 9 when a domestic dispute between a couple spiralled into a violent altercation, prompting police and rescue crews to intervene. This disturbing scene, which took place at 8:06 pm near North Pattaya, left a 49-year-old man named Suthon and a 42-year-old woman named Rungnapha injured and incoherent after consuming excessive amounts of white spirit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357513-drunken-brawl-on-pattaya-beach-road-disrupts-tourists-and-draws-police/

 

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Rescue Team in Thailand Hopes for Miracle Survivor Under Rubble

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a hopeful twist amidst a tragic scene, the Phetkasem Foundation rescue team may have located a survivor deep beneath the collapse of the State Audit Office building in Bangkok. This comes two weeks after the deadly March 28 earthquake that shook Thailand following powerful tremors originating from Myanmar.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357514-rescue-team-in-thailand-hopes-for-miracle-survivor-under-rubble/

 

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Thailand's Airports Achieve Global Recognition with Major Rankings Leap

 

Photo courtesy of Wego Travel Blog

 

Thailand's major airports are ascending in global recognition, with Suvarnabhumi International Airport making an impressive entrance into the top 40 of the world's best airports for 2025. Meanwhile, Don Mueang International Airport has solidified its standing as a top choice for budget travellers, landing within the top 10 for low-cost travel hubs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357515-thailands-airports-achieve-global-recognition-with-major-rankings-leap/

 

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Bangkok Prepares for Safe Songkran Celebrations Amid Tightened Security

 

Photo courtesy of BK Magazine

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has warmly invited the public to partake in Songkran festivities on Silom and Khao San roads from April 12 to 14, promising robust safety measures across the city. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared comprehensive protocols, including entrance checkpoints and CCTV, to ensure a secure environment for all festival-goers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357516-bangkok-prepares-for-safe-songkran-celebrations-amid-tightened-security/

 

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Phuket Airport Arrest: Russian National Detained Over Labour Offences

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport executed a dramatic arrest of a 29-year-old Russian national, wanted under a Phuket Provincial Court warrant for allegedly failing to pay employee wages and defying directives from labour inspectors. The arrest occurred at about 3:30 pm on April 9 inside the international arrivals hall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357518-phuket-airport-arrest-russian-national-detained-over-labour-offences/

 

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Patong Police Crackdown on Drink-Driving Begins Amid Songkran Festivities

 

Picture courtesy of Motorist Thailand

 

With Songkran festivities in full swing, Patong police have taken a firm stance on road safety, arresting six foreign revelers for drink-driving in a decisive late-night crackdown. The operation took place near Loma Circle on Thaweewong Road between 12:30 am and 2:30 am on April 11, forming a critical part of the Seven Days road safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents during Thailand's most boisterous holiday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357520-patong-police-crackdown-on-drink-driving-begins-amid-songkran-festivities/

 

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Concerns Grow as Injured Foreigner Vanishes After Bar Brawl on Koh Lanta

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

Authorities and residents are concerned after a foreign man, visibly injured and covered in blood, disappeared on a motorcycle following a brawl at a bar on Koh Lanta, an island in Thailand's southern province of Krabi. The incident unfolded on the evening of April 9 and has since raised alarms locally due to its violent nature and the man's unresolved whereabouts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357521-concerns-grow-as-injured-foreigner-vanishes-after-bar-brawl-on-koh-lanta/

 

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Chiang Mai Faces Severe Air Pollution, Ranks Ninth Globally

 

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Chiang Mai Municipality has been ranked as the ninth most polluted city worldwide, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 147, according to data from IQAir as of Friday morning. This ranking places Chiang Mai among the world's most affected areas in terms of air quality, as residents face air pollution that is far above the safe range.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357523-chiang-mai-faces-severe-air-pollution-ranks-ninth-globally/

 

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Bangkok Offers Waste Collection Discounts for Sorting Food Scraps

 

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In a bid to encourage better waste management, households in six Bangkok districts can soon enjoy a discount on their rubbish collection fees by sorting their food scraps separately from general waste. This initiative, announced by Pornphrom Vikitsreth, an adviser to the Bangkok governor, aims to incentivise residents to adopt cleaner waste disposal habits, especially with the upcoming increase in rubbish collection fees set for October.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357524-bangkok-offers-waste-collection-discounts-for-sorting-food-scraps/

 

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Thailand Seeks Private Sector Involvement to Boost MotoGP Event

 

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The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) is in talks to extend the contract for hosting MotoGP races in the country. As these discussions progress, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong is advocating for greater involvement from the private sector to enhance the event's success and reduce government expenses, as reported by Amarin TV on April 11.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357525-thailand-seeks-private-sector-involvement-to-boost-motogp-event/

 

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Chinese Travel Agents Slash Prices to Attract Thai Tourists for Songkran

 

Picture courtesy of China Daily

 

As Songkran approaches, Chinese travel agents are offering heavily discounted tickets to lure Thai tourists, following a significant drop in Chinese visitors to Thailand. By slashing fares up to 50%, tour operators aim to fill planes and recover from a tough start to the year marked by an earthquake and safety concerns that deterred Chinese tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357526-chinese-travel-agents-slash-prices-to-attract-thai-tourists-for-songkran/

 

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IMF Urges Thailand to Strengthen Support for Families Facing Debt Crisis

 

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning to Thailand to enhance support for struggling families to prevent millions from remaining trapped in a debilitating cycle of debt. Released on April 9, the IMF's Country Focus report emphasizes that over half of Thai workers lack formal employment, which deprives them of job security and essential social protections, leaving them vulnerable to economic disruptions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357527-imf-urges-thailand-to-strengthen-support-for-families-facing-debt-crisis/

 

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Grenade Attack on Ayutthaya Buffalo Trader's Home Sparks Urgent Investigation

 

Pictures courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a shocking early morning incident on April 9, a buffalo trader in Ayutthaya was targeted by unidentified assailants who threw grenades at his home, causing substantial damage but fortunately resulting in no injuries. The attack occurred in Phra Ya Ban Lue subdistrict, Lat Bua Luang district, and left the household in distress and their property severely damaged.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357528-grenade-attack-on-ayutthaya-buffalo-traders-home-sparks-urgent-investigation/

 

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