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Tattooed Tourist Assaulted in Songkran Soaking Incident

 

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A Songkran celebration on Pattaya's Soi 6 erupted into violence last night when a foreign tourist, attempting to avoid water due to a fresh tattoo, was assaulted. Police are currently hunting for the assailants responsible for the altercation, which ended with the tourist being hospitalised.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357902-tattooed-tourist-assaulted-in-songkran-soaking-incident/

 

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Thailand Faces High Road Fatalities as Songkran Safety Measures Launch

 

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A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) and Statista report has placed Thailand among the top countries for road accident fatalities, recording a staggering death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 people annually. This drastically surpasses the global average and places Thailand alongside nations like Guinea, Libya, and Kenya in terms of road traffic mortality.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357903-thailand-faces-high-road-fatalities-as-songkran-safety-measures-launch/

 

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Cultural Respect Questioned After Tourist's Songkran Festival Antics - video

 

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A foreign man's behaviour during Thailand's Songkran festival has ignited online outrage after a TikTok user highlighted his inappropriate actions. The video shows him deliberately splashing water on women's faces and chests, smiling smugly as he did so, and allegedly spitting at people and throwing ice on April 15th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357905-cultural-respect-questioned-after-tourists-songkran-festival-antics-video/

 

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Pattaya’s Songkran: Locals Doubt Alcohol Checkpoints’ Impact

 

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In the vibrant city of Pattaya, amid the lively Songkran festival, doubts are surfacing over the effectiveness of police alcohol checkpoints. As the Thai New Year celebrations continue, local residents are questioning whether roadside checks can truly curb the pervasive issue of drunk driving and associated road accidents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357906-pattaya’s-songkran-locals-doubt-alcohol-checkpoints’-impact/

 

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Security Criticised After Asking Elderly Woman to Leave Concert - video

 

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During a lively Lamyai Haithongkham concert at Sanam Luang, a 70-year-old woman found herself unexpectedly at the centre of an online debate. As she enjoyed the event, her request to briefly sit down due to leg pain led to a confrontation with security. Captured by TikTok user @mamprapa, the incident on April 15 has stirred discussions across social media platforms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357907-security-criticised-after-asking-elderly-woman-to-leave-concert-video/

 

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Thai State Audit Building Collapse Unveils Alleged Extravagance

 

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Thailand's well-known webpage, CSI LA, has stirred public concern by unveiling what is believed to be a private 200-seat cinema within the State Audit Building (SAB), which collapsed on March 28. Investigators and citizens alike have turned their attention to the allocation of governmental budgets after this revelation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357908-thai-state-audit-building-collapse-unveils-alleged-extravagance/

 

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Thai Finance Minister to Discuss US Tariffs and Economic Strategy

 

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Thailand's Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, plans to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor to address the implications of recent US reciprocal tariff measures. As he prepares for his trip to the United States, Pichai aims to assess how American trade policies, marked by a tilt towards protectionism, could affect Thailand's economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357909-thai-finance-minister-to-discuss-us-tariffs-and-economic-strategy/

 

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Controversial Songkran Dance Near Sacred Statue Sparks Outcry

 

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Two teenagers have ignited widespread controversy after a video of them dancing and inappropriately touching the face and head of a revered Luang Phor To statue went viral. The incident took place during the Songkran festival on April 15 and has since attracted significant backlash on social media platforms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357910-controversial-songkran-dance-near-sacred-statue-sparks-outcry/

 

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Police Dismiss Bung Fai Rocket Theory in Yaso Car Blaze Incident

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The chief of Yasothon City Police has dismissed speculation that a traditional Bung Fai rocket was responsible for a fire that destroyed five pickup trucks during a local festival, stating the blaze was more likely caused by an electrical fault or lighter left in one of the cars.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357847-inferno-in-rice-field-destroys-five-vehicles-at-rocket-festival-preparations/#findComment-19735719

 

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Thailand's Crackdown on Online Scams Shuts Down 130,000 Mule Accounts

 

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The Thai government has significantly disrupted an extensive online scam network, shutting down more than 130,000 fraudulent mule accounts and arresting hundreds of individuals involved in the operation within just three months. Sasikarn Wattanachan, the deputy government spokesperson, announced these efforts as part of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society’s initiative against cyber fraud.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357913-thailands-crackdown-on-online-scams-shuts-down-130000-mule-accounts/

 

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Thailand Surpasses Malaysia in Competitiveness - But Challenges Persist

 

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Thailand has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Malaysia in the IMD World Competitiveness Centre’s global rankings for the first time in a decade, now positioned as the second most competitive nation in Southeast Asia behind Singapore. Despite this accomplishment, experts caution that Thailand’s ascent may be fleeting due to persistent structural issues, insufficient budget allocations, and a lack of a strategic long-term vision.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357914-thailand-surpasses-malaysia-in-competitiveness-but-challenges-persist/

 

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Thai Police Upgrade Cybercrime Fight with Israeli Digital Forensics

 

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The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are stepping up their cybercrime defence with cutting-edge Israeli technology to effectively tackle digital fraud. Armed with digital forensic tools from the Israeli firm Cellebrite, the RTP are now better equipped to extract critical data from phones, helping them swiftly crack down on online criminals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357915-thai-police-upgrade-cybercrime-fight-with-israeli-digital-forensics/

 

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As Toll from Bangkok Building Collapse Hits 44, Families Offered Aid

 

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The tragic collapse of the State Audit Office building in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has claimed 44 lives, with the death toll still rising as rescue teams work tirelessly to locate those still missing. The Interior Ministry has pledged 100,000 baht compensation to each victim's family, with payouts starting this Friday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357916-as-toll-from-bangkok-building-collapse-hits-44-families-offered-aid/

 

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Death Toll at Bangkok Building Collapse Hits 44 Amid Ongoing Recovery

 

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Tragedy continues to unfold at the collapsed State Audit Office site in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, where the official death toll has risen to 44 as recovery efforts persist. On Monday night, workers discovered two more bodies and numerous human remains amidst the rubble, bringing the grim total to 44 confirmed dead as of Tuesday morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357917-death-toll-at-bangkok-building-collapse-hits-44-amid-ongoing-recovery/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima Faces Waste Crisis as Military Halts Disposal

 

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In Nakhon Ratchasima, a mounting waste crisis has led to the military ordering the cessation of waste disposal at a key facility, impacting 34 local administrative organisations. The rubbish disposal site in Mueang district, particularly Zone C of the landfill, has become overwhelmed, far exceeding its capacity with a backlog reaching over 334,863 tonnes—well above the agreed limit of 200,000 tonnes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357918-nakhon-ratchasima-faces-waste-crisis-as-military-halts-disposal/

 

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