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US Expat in Thailand Faces 10 Years for Threatening US Senator

 

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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/

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Bangkok Prepares for Safe Songkran Celebrations Amid Tightened Security

 

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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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Lorry Driver Blackout Causes Fatal Crash on Asian Highway

 

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A crash occurred on the Asian Highway in Sing Buri province on the afternoon of 10 April, when the driver of an 18-wheeler lorry reportedly blacked out at the wheel, causing the vehicle to crash into two parked pickup trucks. One man, a tyre repair technician, was killed instantly.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357555-lorry-driver-blackout-causes-fatal-crash-on-asian-highway/

 

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Former Thai League 2 Footballer Shoots Friend Dead in Fit of Rage Over Long-Standing Tension
 

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A former Thai League footballer has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his long-time friend in a shocking act of violence fuelled by suppressed resentment over being belittled.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357557-former-thai-league-2-footballer-shoots-friend-dead-in-fit-of-rage-over-long-standing-tension/

 

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Father-in-Law Assaults Ex-Son-in-Law in Jealous Rage in Nakhon Nayok
 

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A heated altercation turned violent after a man was severely beaten by his ex-father-in-law, who took offence at seeing him with a new partner. The incident took place at the entrance to the popular walking street in the Nakhon Nayok municipal area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357558-father-in-law-assaults-ex-son-in-law-in-jealous-rage-in-nakhon-nayok/

 

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Fire Erupts at Plastic Recycling Centre in Bangkok, Blaze Contained Before Spreading
 

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Firefighters battled a blaze early morning of 11 April, at a plastic recycling factory in the Chom Thong district of Bangkok, managing to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby residential homes. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357559-fire-erupts-at-plastic-recycling-centre-in-bangkok-blaze-contained-before-spreading/

 

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Volunteer Security Officer Shot Dead While Tending Durian Orchard in Yala Province

 

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A volunteer security officer was fatally shot in a suspected ambush while on leave and working in his durian orchard in Bacho village, Bannang Sata district, Yala province. The incident occurred at approximately 09:40 on 11 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357561-volunteer-security-officer-shot-dead-while-tending-durian-orchard-in-yala-province/

 

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Runaway Truck Wheel Falls from Bridge, Knocks Out Retired Thai Army Official
 

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A retired Thai army official was seriously injured yesterday after a freak incident, in which a loose wheel from a pickup truck fell from a bridge and struck him on the head while he was riding a motorcycle beneath.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357562-runaway-truck-wheel-falls-from-bridge-knocks-out-retired-thai-army-official/

 

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Police Bust 2 Members of Transnational Drug Syndicate Linked to Nigerian Kingpin
 

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Officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) have arrested two members of a transnational drug trafficking network linked to a Nigerian drug lord, following an intensive investigation into heroin smuggling operations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357563-police-bust-2-members-of-transnational-drug-syndicate-linked-to-nigerian-kingpin/

 

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Deputy Director Dies After Slipping in Teacher’s Residence Bathroom

 

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A senior academic at a Krabi college was found dead in her official residence early morning, after reportedly slipping and falling in the bathroom. The discovery came when colleagues noticed her absence from an official Songkran safety event.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357564-deputy-director-dies-after-slipping-in-teacher’s-residence-bathroom/

 

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Husband Fatally Stabbed While Protecting Wife in Roadside Robbery
 

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A roadside attack has left a 50-year-old man dead after he was fatally stabbed while attempting to protect his wife from a violent robber in Pathum Thani province. The suspect fled the scene on a stolen motorcycle after robbing the victim.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357565-husband-fatally-stabbed-while-protecting-wife-in-roadside-robbery/

 

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CIB Cracks Down on Counterfeit Auto Parts Network in Raids
 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police has dismantled an online network involved in the distribution of counterfeit automobile parts, following a series of coordinated raids in Nonthaburi and Bangkok. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357566-cib-cracks-down-on-counterfeit-auto-parts-network-in-raids/

 

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Temple Clash: Monk Killed After Machete Attack Ends in Fatal Retaliation
 

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A long-standing feud between two Buddhist monks ended in bloodshed when a machete-wielding monk stormed a fellow monk’s kuti (monastic residence) in the early hours of the morning of 11 April, only to be fatally stabbed in self-defence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357569-temple-clash-monk-killed-after-machete-attack-ends-in-fatal-retaliation/

 

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Speedboat Fire Off Koh Kood: Tourist Family Jumps Overboard to Escape
 

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An incident unfolded off the coast of Koh Kood when a speedboat engine exploded and burst into flames, forcing a family of four to leap into the sea to save themselves. One crew member was injured and taken to hospital following the blaze.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357571-speedboat-fire-off-koh-kood-tourist-family-jumps-overboard-to-escape/

 

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Pattaya Comes Alive as Tourists Start Songkran Water Play Early in Soi 7-8

 

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The lively Songkran atmosphere of Soi 7-8 along Pattaya Beach Road kicked off early this year, as both international tourists and local bar operators embraced the spirit of Songkran ahead of the official “Wan Lai” celebrations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357572-pattaya-comes-alive-as-tourists-start-songkran-water-play-early-in-soi-7-8/

 

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Chinese YouTuber Assaulted and Robbed by Fellow Nationals in Pattaya

 

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A Chinese tourist and online content creator was assaulted and left injured in a deserted alleyway in Pattaya early morning on 12 April, following what police suspect to be a targeted robbery by two fellow Chinese nationals.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357582-chinese-youtuber-assaulted-and-robbed-by-fellow-nationals-in-pattaya/

 

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Tourist Dive Boat Catches Fire off Khao Lak, 26 Rescued in Dramatic Sea Evacuation

 

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Panic struck early morning of 12 April, when a liveaboard diving boat carrying 26 people caught fire near a popular dive site off the coast of Khao Lak in southern Thailand. All passengers and crew were safely rescued in a dramatic sea evacuation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357594-tourist-dive-boat-catches-fire-off-khao-lak-26-rescued-in-dramatic-sea-evacuation/

 

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Search Operation Rescues Two Lost Italian Tourists on Koh Phangan
 

 

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A major search operation was launched on Koh Phangan after two Italian tourists went missing in a forested area near Haad Khom on the island. The pair were safely located after more than three hours of coordinated efforts by local authorities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357586-search-operation-rescues-two-lost-italian-tourists-on-koh-phangan/

 

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DDPM Launches Five-Point Road Safety Strategy as Songkran Holiday Gets Underway

 

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As the Songkran holiday period begins, authorities have stepped up efforts to reduce road traffic accidents nationwide with the implementation of a five-pronged safety strategy. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) held a press conference on 12 April, at the Road Safety Command Centre to outline key measures aimed at protecting lives during one of Thailand’s most dangerous travel periods.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357592-ddpm-launches-five-point-road-safety-strategy-as-songkran-holiday-gets-underway/

 

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