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British Driver Crashes BMW Into Phuket Som Tam Shop, Blames Cat Crossing the Road
 

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In the early hours of 27 April, a British man lost control of his BMW and crashed into a roadside som tam shop and an adjacent house in Phuket, causing extensive damage. He later claimed a cat had darted across the road, forcing him to swerve.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358982-british-driver-crashes-bmw-into-phuket-som-tam-shop-blames-cat-crossing-the-road/

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Chiang Mai Café Responds to “Human Zoo” Controversy

 

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A well-known café in Chiang Mai has defended itself following criticism that it resembles a “human zoo”, after a photo went viral showing workers sorting tobacco leaves while customers enjoyed their drinks nearby.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358928-chiang-mai-café-responds-to-“human-zoo”-controversy/

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Former Subdistrict Official Killed After Brutal Attack by Gang of Four in Ratchaburi
 

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A former subdistrict assistant headman was killed in a brutal assault after attending a monk ordination ceremony in Ratchaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359005-former-subdistrict-official-killed-after-brutal-attack-by-gang-of-four-in-ratchaburi/

 

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Mango Truck Crashes in Storm, Ignites Fire on Highway
 

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Heavy rain and strong winds caused chaos early morning on 27 April, when a lorry carrying mangoes crashed into the rear of a stationary trailer and truck, sparking a fire on the Asia Highway near Ayutthaya.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359006-mango-truck-crashes-in-storm-ignites-fire-on-highway/

 

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Two Workers Injured by Falling Crane Cage in Late-Night Incident in Bangkok

 

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Two workers have been seriously injured after falling with a crane cage while attempting to dismantle a roadside structure in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359010-two-workers-injured-by-falling-crane-cage-in-late-night-incident-in-bangkok/

 

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Respected Labour Official Killed as Truck Crashes into Pickup at Police Checkpoint
 

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Colleagues are mourning the loss of a senior government official after a lorry collided with his pickup truck near a police checkpoint in Kamphaeng Phet province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359011-respected-labour-official-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-pickup-at-police-checkpoint/

 

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Close Call as 22-Wheel Lorry Collides with Fuel Tanker in Phayao
 

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A crash in Phayao could have resulted in an explosion after a 22-wheel container lorry collided with a stationary fuel tanker on the side of the road. The incident took place at approximately 13:30 on April 27, along the Ubali-Ban Jampawai Road, in the Mueang District of Phayao province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359013-close-call-as-22-wheel-lorry-collides-with-fuel-tanker-in-phayao/

 

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Government Shuts Down Nearly 30,000 Online Gambling Websites, Over 4,600 Arrested

 

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The government has revealed that almost 30,000 online gambling websites and pages have been shut down in the first quarter of 2025, with more than 4,600 people arrested in connection with illegal online betting activities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359014-government-shuts-down-nearly-30000-online-gambling-websites-over-4600-arrested/

 

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Gunman Opens Fire on Lorry Drivers After Road Rage Incident in Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

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A 29-year-old lorry driver was wounded in the early hours of 27 April, after being shot during a violent road rage incident on Phetkasem Road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359015-gunman-opens-fire-on-lorry-drivers-after-road-rage-incident-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash in Chonburi, Motorcyclist Killed

 

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A crash in Chonburi has resulted in the death of one motorcyclist and left another severely injured after a drunk driver crashed his pickup truck into a motorcycle, dragging it more than 60 metres along the road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359016-drunk-driver-causes-fatal-crash-in-chonburi-motorcyclist-killed/

 

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Manhunt Underway for Suspect Who Assaulted and Robbed Forest Officer in Phayao
 

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A manhunt is underway after a suspect who assaulted and robbed a female forest officer fled across provinces, initially hiding in Lamphun. The crime took place in Phayao Province, and the suspect is believed to have escaped to a relative’s home in the rural area of Lamphun.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359017-manhunt-underway-for-suspect-who-assaulted-and-robbed-forest-officer-in-phayao/

 

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Tourists Injured After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Homes in Chiang Mai
 

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A pickup truck driver, carrying a group of foreign tourists lost control and crashed into several local homes in the Maewang district of Chiang Mai on the  afternoon of 27 April, leaving six people injured, two of them seriously.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359019-tourists-injured-after-pickup-truck-crashes-into-homes-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thief’s Botched Gold Heist Ends in Capture at Rayong Mall
 

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A man’s attempted robbery at a gold shop in a bustling Rayong shopping centre ended in failure when he ran towards an escalator, only to find it was going upwards  and was swiftly apprehended by bystanders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359020-thief’s-botched-gold-heist-ends-in-capture-at-rayong-mall/

 

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Gold Price Surge Spurs Imitation Jewellery Boom in Thailand

 

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Real gold prices have hit a stunning high, with 96.5% gold jewellery now fetching 53,500 Thai Baht per baht weight. This sharp uptick in gold value has prompted a Nonthaburi shop to raise its imitation gold jewellery prices by 50 Baht, according to TV Channel 7.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358998-gold-price-surge-spurs-imitation-jewellery-boom-in-thailand/

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Thaksin Straightens Out Coalition Rumours in Thailand

 

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Chiang Mai witnessed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra tackling rumours head-on about potential unrest within Thailand's ruling coalition. The buzz that the Bhumjaithai Party may be shown the door from the coalition has been quashed by Thaksin, who asserts that any Cabinet reshuffle decisions are firmly in the hands of his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358999-thaksin-straightens-out-coalition-rumours-in-thailand/

 

 

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Abandoned Abroad: British Pensioner in Thailand Slams 'Immoral' Frozen Pensions Policy

 

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A British expat's sunny retirement in Thailand has turned stormy as his UK state pension remains frozen, leaving him counting every baht. Christopher Lee traded Wrexham for Thailand in 2010, drawn by the warm climate and relaxed lifestyle. But, his pension is stuck at its original rate, unlike UK counterparts who've seen increases of up to 80%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359036-abandoned-abroad-british-pensioner-in-thailand-slams-immoral-frozen-pensions-policy/

 

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Man Killed After Attempting to Throw Himself at Oncoming Traffic in Bang Lamung

 

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An incident unfolded near Pattaya, when a man who appeared to be attempting to throw himself at passing vehicles was fatally struck by a car after one driver narrowly avoided him.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359038-man-killed-after-attempting-to-throw-himself-at-oncoming-traffic-in-bang-lamung/

 

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