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Staff Shuttle Bus Destroyed by Fire Near Ayutthaya Temple

 

 

In the early morning of  of 21 April, a staff shuttle bus was completely destroyed by fire on the outbound side of Rojana Road, near the entrance arch of Wat Khan Ham in Khan Ham Subdistrict, Uthai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358328-staff-shuttle-bus-destroyed-by-fire-near-ayutthaya-temple/

 

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UPDATE
Transport Ministry Orders Investigation Into Fatal Bus Crash in Prachinburi

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Ministry of Transport has ordered an urgent investigation into a tragic bus accident that occurred in the early hours of April 21st near the Pu Thon Shrine on Highway 304, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358317-seven-dead-as-runaway-bus-slams-into-trucks-and-bursts-into-flames/#findComment-19746620

 

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Swiss Man Faces Arrest in Phuket Over Alleged Assault on Thai Doctor

 

Photo: Thai News Room

 

An arrest warrant has been issued for Urs Fehr, a 46-year-old Swiss national, following his failure to attend a scheduled court hearing in Phuket. The hearing concerns an alleged assault case involving Dr. Thandao Chandam, who claims Fehr kicked her in February of last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358350-swiss-man-faces-arrest-in-phuket-over-alleged-assault-on-thai-doctor/

 

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Kerry Katona Reveals Bold Move to Thailand for Personal and Business Rebirth

 

 

Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten singer and well-known British personality, has announced a transformative new chapter of her life, planning to relocate from England to the idyllic surroundings of Thailand. Having recently visited the country, Katona, now 44, shared an emotional narrative of her journey, underlining her affection for Thailand, which she affectionately refers to as her "happy place."

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358353-kerry-katona-reveals-bold-move-to-thailand-for-personal-and-business-rebirth/

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Thailand Bans Corporal Punishment in Landmark Child Rights Move

 

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Thailand has taken a pivotal step towards safeguarding children's rights by amending its Civil and Commercial Code to ban all forms of corporal punishment. This legal reform, published in the Royal Gazette on March 24, has been lauded by child rights advocates as a crucial shift towards changing societal attitudes on parenting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358356-thailand-bans-corporal-punishment-in-landmark-child-rights-move/

 

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City Hall Under Fire for Inadequate Earthquake Compensation

 

Photo via Bangkok Post

 

Bangkok City Hall is facing criticism over its compensation for home repairs following the March 28 earthquake. Concerns arose after People’s Party MP for Bangkok, Supanat Meenchainan, highlighted the inadequacy of the compensation on social media. During a press conference led by Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej, it was revealed that in certain instances additional funds may be available for exceptional cases.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358357-city-hall-under-fire-for-inadequate-earthquake-compensation/

 

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Seventeen Injured in Dual Attacks in Narathiwat

 

Site of attack at Waeng district | Photo via Bangkok Post

 

Seventeen people were injured in two violent incidents in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on April 20. The attacks, occurring within half an hour of each other, involved a motorcycle bomb explosion and a gun and grenade assault, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358360-seventeen-injured-in-dual-attacks-in-narathiwat/