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Foreign National Crashes Car Into Songkran Revellers in Pattaya, Injuring Seven

 

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A foreign national believed to be intoxicated crashed his car into a crowd celebrating Songkran on Thepprasit Road in Pattaya, injuring seven people before his vehicle overturned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358238-foreign-national-crashes-car-into-songkran-revellers-in-pattaya-injuring-seven/

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DSI Arrests Chinese Tycoon Linked to Collapsed Government Building Project, Hunts 3 Thais
 

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Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested a prominent Chinese businessman, on 19 April, in connection with an alleged nominee shareholding arrangement linked to the collapsed 30-storey State Audit Office building, which was under construction by China Railway No. 10 (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358247-dsi-arrests-chinese-tycoon-linked-to-collapsed-government-building-project-hunts-3-thais/

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Pattaya Police Confirm Only 12 Tourists Pickpocketed During Wan Lai Festival

 

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In response to widespread social media reports that dozens of tourists were targeted by pickpocket gangs during Pattaya’s Wan Lai Festival, local police have clarified that only 12 official complaints were filed over the  celebrations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358255-pattaya-police-confirm-only-12-tourists-pickpocketed-during-wan-lai-festival/

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Foreign Teacher Arrested in Thailand for Teaching Thai Without a Licence

 

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In a recent crackdown by Thai immigration authorities, a foreign female teacher was apprehended in Samut Sakhon for illegally offering online Thai language lessons without the necessary teaching licence. This arrest comes as part of a broader initiative by the Immigration Bureau to enforce regulations against illegal employment and protect domestic job opportunities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358289-foreign-teacher-arrested-in-thailand-for-teaching-thai-without-a-licence/

 

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Thammanat Campaigns for 'Gangster-Hearted' Candidate in By-Election

 

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Captain Thammanat Prompow, known for his own "gangster’s heart," recently joined the Kla Tham Party's campaign in support of Kongkiat Kaewsombat, or "Big O," in the Nakhon Si Thammarat by-election for Constituency 8.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358290-thammanat-campaigns-for-gangster-hearted-candidate-in-by-election/

 

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Canadian Man Arrested for Running Illegal E-Scooter Rental Business on Koh Phangan

 

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A 34-year-old Canadian man has been arrested on the island of Koh Phangan for illegally operating an electric scooter rental business, authorities confirmed on 20 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358291-canadian-man-arrested-for-running-illegal-e-scooter-rental-business-on-koh-phangan/

 

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Fierce Blaze Destroys Home in Ayutthaya, Pets Perish in Flames
 

A devastating fire erupted late on the evening of April 19 in the Wang Noi district of Ayutthaya province, reducing a single-storey home to ashes and killing numerous cats and dogs trapped inside. The heartbroken homeowner reportedly attempted to rush into the flames to save his animals but was held back by rescue personnel.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358292-fierce-blaze-destroys-home-in-ayutthaya-pets-perish-in-flames/

 

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Thief Robs Temple Donation Boxes During Monk’s Absence in Khon Kaen

 

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A brazen thief took advantage of a monk’s absence on a religious errand to rob multiple donation boxes at a well-known temple in Khon Kaen, using flypaper glue to extract money through the slots. Local authorities are now intensifying efforts to track down the suspect, who was caught on CCTV calmly committing the theft.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358293-thief-robs-temple-donation-boxes-during-monk’s-absence-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Village Headman Goes on Rampage, Rams Campaign Team with Car & Attacks with Wooden Stick
 

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A shocking incident unfolded in Chiang Mai province during a municipal election campaign when a village headman lost his temper, drove his car into a campaign assistant and then attacked members of the election team with a wooden stick.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358294-village-headman-goes-on-rampage-rams-campaign-team-with-car-attacks-with-wooden-stick/

 

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Jealous Ex-Boyfriend Kills Former Partner in Brutal Knife Attack
 

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A case of jealous rage unfolded in Bangkok late at night, when a man stabbed his former girlfriend to death in a violent assault after discovering her with her new partner.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358295-jealous-ex-boyfriend-kills-former-partner-in-brutal-knife-attack/

 

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Third Time Unlucky: Authorities Intercept Pickup Truck Smuggling Nine Chinese Nationals

 

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Military and administrative officials have arrested nine Chinese nationals being smuggled into Thailand illegally via pickup truck, after intercepting the vehicle during a routine patrol in a high-risk border area. The driver, a Thai national, admitted this was his third such attempt, having previously succeeded twice without being caught.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358296-third-time-unlucky-authorities-intercept-pickup-truck-smuggling-nine-chinese-nationals/

 

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Krabi Earthquake May Have Triggered Sinkhole

 

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A shock discovery in Krabi's Khao Phanom district as a sinkhole and a vast fissure came to light on Saturday, raising concerns among locals. Measuring a colossal 20 by 20 metres, the sinkhole emerged behind the Theppitak chicken farm, causing notable ground instability.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358297-krabi-earthquake-may-have-triggered-sinkhole/

 

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Woman Narrowly Escapes Cobra Hidden Under Motorbike Seat

 

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A 32-year-old woman had a terrifying brush with death when she discovered a cobra hiding under the seat of her motorbike as she was on her way to work. The incident, which occurred on 18 April, has since gone viral on social media, with many users asking for the vehicle’s registration number in the hopes of using it for lottery predictions.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358298-woman-narrowly-escapes-cobra-hidden-under-motorbike-seat/

 

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Volunteer Paramilitary Officer Arrested for Fatal Stabbing During Songkran Festival in Trang

 

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A volunteer paramilitary soldier has been arrested following a fatal stabbing at a Songkran festival event in Trang province. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), under the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), apprehended the suspect, identified only as Mr Benjaphong, on charges of murder and carrying a weapon in public without valid reason.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358300-volunteer-paramilitary-officer-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-during-songkran-festival-in-trang/

 

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Fire Parcel Bursts into Flames During Delivery, Authorities Warn of Heat & Poor-Quality Goods

 

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A delivery worker in Prachantakham district, Prachinburi province, experienced a shocking incident when a parcel in his delivery bag suddenly caught fire while he was en route on a motorbike. The blaze is believed to have been caused by excessive heat combined with substandard product quality.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358302-parcel-bursts-into-flames-during-delivery-authorities-warn-of-heat-poor-quality-goods/

 

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Transgender Suspect Arrested After Brutal Attack on Elderly Monk in Buriram
 

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A 34-year-old transgender individual has been arrested following a brutal pre-dawn assault on 20 April, on a 70-year-old monk at Wat Ta Sao in Huai Rat District, Buriram Province. The monk remains in critical condition with extensive injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358303-transgender-suspect-arrested-after-brutal-attack-on-elderly-monk-in-buriram/

 

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EOD Officers Recover 45 Military-Grade Explosives Dumped by Roadside in Chanthaburi
 

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Bomb disposal experts were called into action after a shocking discovery of 45 pieces of military ordnance abandoned in a sack by the roadside in Khao Khitchakut District, Chanthaburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358304-eod-officers-recover-45-military-grade-explosives-dumped-by-roadside-in-chanthaburi/

 

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Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Attempted Robbery of Young Woman on Footbridge
 

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A 36-year-old man was arrested less than 24 hours after he attempted to rob a 21-year-old woman at knifepoint on a pedestrian overpass in front of a technical college in Samut Prakan province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358305-knife-wielding-man-arrested-after-attempted-robbery-of-young-woman-on-footbridge/

 

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Drug Gang Busted in Dramatic Shootout with Rayong Police
 

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Police in Ban Chang, Rayong province, arrested four individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation following a dramatic car chase and gunfire exchange in the early morning of 20 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358306-drug-gang-busted-in-dramatic-shootout-with-rayong-police/

 

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32-Year-Old Man Dies While Searching for Shellfish in Chonburi
 

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An incident occurred this morning in Chonburi province when a 32-year-old man lost his life while foraging for blood cockles in the sea during hot weather conditions. Authorities believe the extreme heat may have triggered a pre-existing medical condition, leading to his sudden collapse and subsequent death.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358308-32-year-old-man-dies-while-searching-for-shellfish-in-chonburi/

 

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Newborn Baby Abandoned in Grassland with Umbilical Cord Still Attached
 

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A newborn baby boy has been rescued after being discovered abandoned in thick grassland near the Mun River in Chok Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The infant was found lying face-down on his umbilical cord, without any clothing or covering, but has since been confirmed to be in good health.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358309-newborn-baby-abandoned-in-grassland-with-umbilical-cord-still-attached/

 

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Tea Shop Robber Arrested After Violent Attack in Bangkok, Suspect Caught in Ubon Ratchathani

 

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Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Phitsanulok in connection with a violent armed robbery at a tea shop in Bangkok’s Chalong Krung district. The suspect, who stabbed a female employee and stole a gold necklace and cash, was tracked down and apprehended while hiding near the Laos border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358310-tea-shop-robber-arrested-after-violent-attack-in-bangkok-suspect-caught-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Police Raid Warehouse in Rayong Over Cash-on-Delivery Scam Using Stolen Shipping Data

 

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Police have busted a warehouse operation in Rayong province involved in a large-scale scam using low-quality goods imported from China, exploiting personal information from a major private delivery company to trick victims into paying cash-on-delivery (COD) for parcels they never ordered.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358311-police-raid-warehouse-in-rayong-over-cash-on-delivery-scam-using-stolen-shipping-data/

 

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Thais Demand Immediate Cabinet Shakeup, Commerce Hits Top Priority

 

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A majority of Thais are calling for an urgent reshuffle in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Cabinet, with the Commerce Ministry topping the list, a recent NIDA Poll reveals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358313-thais-demand-immediate-cabinet-shakeup-commerce-hits-top-priority/

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Armed Robber Posing as Motorcycle Taxi Driver Targets Tourist in Pattaya
 

 

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Police in Pattaya are searching for an armed man who posed as a motorcycle taxi driver and attempted to rob victims, including a young Thai woman and a Russian tourist with her child, in two separate incidents in the Pratumnak area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358312-armed-robber-posing-as-motorcycle-taxi-driver-targets-tourist-in-pattaya/

 

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14th Floor Drama: Court Challenge Over Thaksin's Hospital Stay Gains Momentum

 

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Thailand's Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is stepping up a legal challenge regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital stay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358314-14th-floor-drama-court-challenge-over-thaksins-hospital-stay-gains-momentum/

 

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Seven Dead as Runaway Bus Slams into Trucks and Bursts into Flames
 

 

At least seven people have died and 39 others were injured after a passenger bus suffered brake failure and ploughed into three trucks before catching fire in a horrific early morning crash.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358317-seven-dead-as-runaway-bus-slams-into-trucks-and-bursts-into-flames/

 

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Thaksin's Political Maze: Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai at Odds

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand's Pheu Thai party, is navigating a political conundrum as he steers the coalition government from behind the scenes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358268-thaksins-political-maze-pheu-thai-and-bhumjaithai-at-odds/

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Pheu Thai’s Casino Bill Stalls Amid Fierce Opposition and Coalition Tensions

 

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Pheu Thai Party faces a major setback as its ambitious casino-entertainment complex bill encounters fierce resistance from multiple quarters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358270-pheu-thai’s-casino-bill-stalls-amid-fierce-opposition-and-coalition-tensions/

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Civil Servant's Tragic Act Sparks Loan Shark Debate

 

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In a heart-wrenching scene outside the Mae Sariang district office, a 58-year-old community developer, identified only as Ms. Kanya, set herself ablaze in a desperate plea against crippling loan shark debts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358272-civil-servants-tragic-act-sparks-loan-shark-debate/