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Anutin Reports Decrease in Deaths During Songkran, Urges Year-Round Vigilance
 

Pictures courtesy of DDPM.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reported a significant decrease in road crashes, injuries, and fatalities during this year’s Songkran holiday period, crediting an integrated and proactive road safety campaign. Speaking at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), he stressed the need for continued efforts to ensure road safety across the country year-round.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358103-minister-anutin-reports-decrease-in-deaths-during-songkran-urges-year-round-vigilance/

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Thai Police Rescue Kidnapped Indian Nationals in Bangkok

 

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In a successful operation in Bangkok, police rescued four Indian nationals who were kidnapped by fellow countrymen in a ransom scheme. The rescue mission unfolded after Sanjeeve Kumar, an Indian resident in Bangkok, approached Yannawa Police Station on April 16 to report the abduction of his friends, Ramesh Sharmar and Amandeep Kajal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358138-thai-police-rescue-kidnapped-indian-nationals-in-bangkok/

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Thai-Scottish Ranger Resigns After Incident with Racist Tourists

 

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In a surprising turn of events, Siranudh “Sai” Scott, a renowned 29-year-old half-Thai, half-Scottish park ranger, popularly known as Sai Merman, has stepped down following a dispute with a foreign tourist and amidst local criticism in southern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358129-thai-scottish-ranger-resigns-after-incident-with-racist-tourists/

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Autopsy Reveals Ex-Police Chief 'Joe Ferrari' Died by Hanging, Not Torture or Abuse

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

The Department of Rights Protection and Liberties has released a statement confirming that the death of former police chief Joe Thitisan was the result of suicide by hanging, with no signs of foul play.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358165-autopsy-reveals-ex-police-chief-joe-ferrari-died-by-hanging-not-torture-or-abuse/

 

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"Slaughterhouse" Remark Sparks Legal Action at Khon Kaen Hospital

 

Picture courtesy of Mancha Khiri Hospital via Chakkrapan Natanri

 

KHON KAEN - Mancha Khiri Hospital is taking a firm stand following a heated incident in its intensive care unit. After Anucha Chuenjai labelled the facility a "slaughterhouse" in a rage over his mother's treatment, the hospital lodged a police complaint, accusing him of defamation and causing a public disturbance, hospital director Pornpol Laowithaya announced on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358166-slaughterhouse-remark-sparks-legal-action-at-khon-kaen-hospital/

 

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Thailand's Pavilion at Osaka Expo Faces Backlash for Missing Futuristic Mark

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Thai Pavilion's historic display criticised as out of tune with Expo's future-focused theme, leaving visitors wanting more.

 

Thailand's much-anticipated pavilion at the Osaka Expo has stirred quite a buzz, but not for the reasons organisers hoped. Set against the backdrop of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the pavilion has been labelled a missed opportunity by attendees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358167-thailands-pavilion-at-osaka-expo-faces-backlash-for-missing-futuristic-mark/

 

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Ambulance Collecting Patient Struck by Car , Two Injured at Phetchaburi Intersection

 

 

Two emergency medical staff were injured on the night of 17 April, after a white sedan crashed into their ambulance at a dark intersection in Phetchaburi province, flipping the emergency vehicle onto its side.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358168-ambulance-collecting-patient-struck-by-car-two-injured-at-phetchaburi-intersection/

 

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Thailand Successfully Tests Mobile Emergency Alert System Amid Earthquake Wake-Up Call

 

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A full-scale test of Thailand's mobile emergency alert system hit all the right notes on Friday, showcasing that the system is finally functional. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358169-thailand-successfully-tests-mobile-emergency-alert-system-amid-earthquake-wake-up-call/

 

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Man Burned to Death in BMW Fire – Charred Remains Found Behind the Wheel

 

 

A horrifying scene unfolded in the early hours of the morning of 18 April, when a BMW SUV was found engulfed in flames beside Thung Burapha sports ground in Ubon Ratchathani. Fire crews discovered a man’s charred body inside the vehicle, with reports indicating the presence of a charcoal stove in the driver’s footwell.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358170-man-burned-to-death-in-bmw-fire-–-charred-remains-found-behind-the-wheel/

 

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Senior Monk Faces Dismissal After Row with Locals Over Rotten Eggs Dumped Near Home

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A senior monk in the historic province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is facing possible dismissal following a bizarre incident in which over 1,000 rotten eggs were allegedly dumped near a resident’s home amid an ongoing dispute.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358171-senior-monk-faces-dismissal-after-row-with-locals-over-rotten-eggs-dumped-near-home/

 

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Hit-and-Run Claims Life of Food Delivery Rider in Pathum Thani

 

 

A 25-year-old delivery rider was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in the early hours of the morning of 18 April, in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani province. The young man was initially struck by an unidentified vehicle before being fatally run over by a car that followed shortly after.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358172-hit-and-run-claims-life-of-food-delivery-rider-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Duo Caught in Bangkok After Chaotic Temple Shooting

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Two men have been arrested in a dramatic police operation in central Bangkok, following a brazen shooting at a religious festival in Nakhon Sawan province that left three bystanders injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357948-manhunt-underway-after-gunmen-open-fire-at-temple-festival-injuring-three/#findComment-19741441

 

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Pedestrian Killed Instantly in Late-Night Collision with Car in Suphan Buri

 

 

A male pedestrian was killed instantly when he was struck by a car in the early hours of the morning of 18 April, in Bang Pla Ma district, Suphan Buri province. The fatal collision occurred opposite a PTT petrol station on Highway 340, inbound towards Suphan Buri.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358173-pedestrian-killed-instantly-in-late-night-collision-with-car-in-suphan-buri/

 

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Motorbike Plunges into Canal – No Rider Found, Only Meth Pills

 

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A mysterious incident in Phrae province unfolded late evening on 17 April, when a motorbike was found crashed in a dry irrigation canal, with no rider in sight, but a stash of methamphetamine pills discovered at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358174-motorbike-plunges-into-canal-–-no-rider-found-only-meth-pills/

 

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CCTV Captures Fatal Crash as 25-Year-Old Driver Slams Into Power Pole – Two Dead

 

 

A road crash occurred late night when a 25-year-old man lost control of his car and crashed into a roadside power pole, killing both himself and a female passenger. The entire incident was caught on CCTV from a nearby plant shop.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358175-cctv-captures-fatal-crash-as-25-year-old-driver-slams-into-power-pole-–-two-dead/

 

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Lao Vendor Faces Legal Action After Livestream Tirade Against Thais Goes Viral

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A Lao woman selling street food in Kamphaeng Phet has come under fire after a video clip of her insulting Thai people went viral on social media. The woman, identified as 38-year-old Mrs Nuch, was swiftly visited by Thai immigration officers and employment authorities following the backlash.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358176-lao-vendor-faces-legal-action-after-livestream-tirade-against-thais-goes-viral/

 

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Maha Songkran Splash: Over a Million Revellers Shower Thailand in Cash

 

AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn

 

BANGKOK - The Maha Songkran World Water Festival, a major draw for tourists and locals alike, attracted over one million visitors between 11 and 15 April, generating a staggering 1.58 billion Thai Baht (THB) for the Thai tourism sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358177-maha-songkran-splash-over-a-million-revellers-shower-thailand-in-cash/

 

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Barista Killed in Road Crash on Way to Work in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

A road crash claimed the life of a young barista on morning of 18 April,as he was en route to work in Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident occurred at approximately 10:50, on Mittraphap Road, near the entrance to the Terdthai Market in Suranaree Subdistrict, Mueang District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358178-barista-killed-in-road-crash-on-way-to-work-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Arrest After 11-Year Manhunt: “Bang Ae” Captured in Mountain Hideout for Brutal Murder
 

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After over a decade on the run, Thai police have arrested a notorious contract killer known as “Bang Ae”, wanted for the cold-blooded ambush and murder of a married couple in 2014. The arrest took place in a mountainous area of Trang province, where the suspect had been living in seclusion and working as a rubber tapper.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358179-arrest-after-11-year-manhunt-“bang-ae”-captured-in-mountain-hideout-for-brutal-murder/

 

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Fire Destroys Upholstery Shop and Nearby Home in Roi Et, Losses Estimated in Millions

 

 

A fire tore through an upholstery shop in a residential area of Roi Et Province during the afternoon of 18 April, rapidly spreading to a neighbouring home and causing damage estimated in the millions of baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358181-fire-destroys-upholstery-shop-and-nearby-home-in-roi-et-losses-estimated-in-millions/

 

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Sudden Storm Causes Tree to Crush Roadside Shelter, Killing Woman in Phatthalung

 

 

A sudden thunderstorm led to a incident on the afternoon of 18 April, when a large tree toppled onto a roadside shelter in Pa Bon District, killing a woman who had taken refuge from the rain.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358182-sudden-storm-causes-tree-to-crush-roadside-shelter-killing-woman-in-phatthalung/

 

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Ten-Wheel Truck with Brake Failure Crashes With Songthaew – Nine Injured

 

 

A road crash occurred on the morning of 18 April, in Rayong province when a ten-wheeled truck reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed with a white Isuzu songthaew, injuring nine people.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358183-ten-wheel-truck-with-brake-failure-crashes-with-songthaew-–-nine-injured/

 

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71-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Stealing From Chinese Tourist at CentralWorld Mall

 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A 71-year-old woman has been arrested on 18 April, for stealing a bag from a Chinese tourist while she was shopping at a popular shopping mall in central Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358184-71-year-old-woman-arrested-for-stealing-from-chinese-tourist-at-centralworld-mall/

 

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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Hits Back: No Meddling in Thai Politics

 

FILE - Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (L) talks with former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra during the former's visit in Bangkok.//Anwar's FB

 

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has vigorously denied accusations of interference in Thailand's political affairs following his controversial appointment of former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra as chief advisor to the ASEAN chair.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358190-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-hits-back-no-meddling-in-thai-politics/

 

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