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Fake TDAC Website Emerges as New System Debuts in Thailand

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

On the very day Thailand launched its new Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system for foreign visitors, a fake website has surfaced, aiming to deceive travellers. This fraudulent site poses as an official third-party service, charging users a US$10 processing fee, whereas the legitimate TDAC service is free.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359413-fake-tdac-website-emerges-as-new-system-debuts-in-thailand/

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Foreign Man's Erratic Behaviour Sparks Concern in Jomtien

 

Tourist talking to Jomtien municipal officers before sprinting away | Photo via Pattaya Mail

 

Jomtien municipal officers were called into action on April 30th to address reports of a foreign man behaving suspiciously along Jomtien Second Road in Pattaya. Initially, the situation seemed manageable, with the individual amicably interacting with officers and pedestrians. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359414-foreign-mans-erratic-behaviour-sparks-concern-in-jomtien/

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Australian Tourist Dies After Fall from Patong Hotel – Alcohol Suspected

 

Picture courtesy of MGR.

 

An Australian tourist fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel in central Patong in the early hours of the morning of 1 May, with police suspecting intoxication as a contributing factor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359408-foreign-man-dies-after-falling-from-third-floor-staircase-in-patong/#findComment-19772605

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Royal insult charges against American dropped

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon

 

Thailand’s state prosecutor has decided not to prosecute American academic Paul Chambers, who faced charges last month for insulting the royal family and violating the computer crimes act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359449-oag-spokesperson-says-region-6-prosecutors-drop-charges-against-paul-chambers-over-lese-maje/#findComment-19773676

 

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Filipino Man Arrested for Skipping Luxury Hotel Bills

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

A Filipino man has been arrested in Bangkok following a series of deceptive stays at luxury hotels, where he incurred damages amounting to hundreds of thousands of baht by skipping out on his bills.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359463-filipino-man-arrested-for-skipping-luxury-hotel-bills/

 

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Motorbike Theft Gang Busted: ‘Ek Junior’ Arrested in Bangkok with Over 1,000 Victims
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Police Division 8 has arrested a notorious motorbike theft suspect, known as “Ek Junior”, believed to be a key figure in a gang that stole motorcycles and trafficked them across the border for illegal sale in neighbouring countries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359464-motorbike-theft-gang-busted-‘ek-junior’-arrested-in-bangkok-with-over-1000-victims/

 

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247 Exposed to Anthrax Following Village Ritual Beef Consumption

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that 247 people have been exposed to anthrax after consuming contaminated beef distributed during a merit-making event in Mukdahan Province. One fatality has been reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359368-anthrax-death-reported-in-mukdahan-province/#findComment-19773696

 

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Two-Storey House Destroyed in Blaze – Death of Homeowner in Chonburi

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A devastating fire in Chonburi has claimed the life of a local man after a two-storey home was engulfed in flames in the early hours of the morning of 1 May. The victim was discovered severely burned on the upper floor of the residence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359465-two-storey-house-destroyed-in-blaze-–-death-of-homeowner-in-chonburi/

 

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Air Force Airlifts Critically Ill Patient from Bueng Kan to Udon Thani Hospital Just in Time

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A critically ill patient has been successfully airlifted from Bueng Kan to Udon Thani Hospital by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), arriving just in time to receive life-saving medical treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359466-air-force-airlifts-critically-ill-patient-from-bueng-kan-to-udon-thani-hospital-just-in-time/

 

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AI Police Robot Helps Catch 14 Criminals in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

A cutting-edge police robot has made its mark by assisting in the capture of 14 suspects at various events in Thailand. The AI-powered Police Cyborg 1.0, equipped with advanced facial recognition technology, was lauded by the National Police Chief for its role in enhancing public safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359467-ai-police-robot-helps-catch-14-criminals-in-thailand/

 

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Arrest in Prachuap Khiri Khan as Armed Suspect Threatens Explosion, Grenade Fails
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

In a tense standoff in Khiri Khan, a suspect armed with an explosive device was apprehended by police after threatening to detonate it in a suicide attempt. Fortunately, the explosive failed to detonate, allowing officers to make a safe arrest.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359468-arrest-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-as-armed-suspect-threatens-explosion-grenade-fails/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing into Car and Being Run Over by Lorry in Samut Prakan

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A road crash claimed the life of a 39-year-old man in Samut Prakan province,  after his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a car and he was then fatally run over by an 18-wheeler lorry.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359469-motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-into-car-and-being-run-over-by-lorry-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Woman Rescues Dog Brutally Attacked for Urinating on Car

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

A stray dog named "Giant" was left in a severe condition after being viciously stabbed by a passerby angered by the dog urinating on his car's wheel. The cost of surgery and medical care totals hundreds of thousands of baht, but an altruistic woman has stepped in to cover all expenses, asserting that every life holds value.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359470-woman-rescues-dog-brutally-attacked-for-urinating-on-car/

 

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Wanted Couple Caught in Trang After Defrauding Millions and Terrorising Locals with Gunfire
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A couple on the run from four fraud charges amounting to over 8 million baht has been arrested in Trang province after being linked to a drug network and accused of intimidating locals with gunfire. Both suspects have confessed to all charges.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359471-wanted-couple-caught-in-trang-after-defrauding-millions-and-terrorising-locals-with-gunfire/

 

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Police Investigators at Rattanathibet Station Overwhelmed by Caseload
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

An alarming mental health crisis has emerged among police investigators at Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi, with some officers experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts due to overwhelming workloads. The issue has prompted an internal investigation by the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359472-police-investigators-at-rattanathibet-station-overwhelmed-by-caseload/

 

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Chinese Nominee Network Busted in Rayong Over Project Worth 2 Billion Baht

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Authorities have dismantled a major Chinese nominee operation that illegally acquired land in Rayong province to construct a housing complex worth over 2 billion baht. The development, which reportedly used zero Thai investment, employedChinese nationals exclusively in both management and construction roles.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359474-chinese-nominee-network-busted-in-rayong-over-project-worth-2-billion-baht/

 

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Internal Security Command Uncovers Public Land Encroachment by State Officials
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Thailand’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 has revealed findings from an ongoing investigation into complaints of abuse of power and public land encroachment involving state officials and private individuals in the border regions of Chumphon and Ranong provinces.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359476-internal-security-command-uncovers-public-land-encroachment-by-state-officials/

 

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Myanmar Worker Arrested for Stealing Nearly 1 Million Baht in Cash & Gold from Fellow Labour

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A Myanmar national has been arrested for stealing over 600,000 baht in cash and a significant quantity of gold jewellery worth nearly 1 million baht in total from a fellow worker living in the same labour camp.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359477-myanmar-worker-arrested-for-stealing-nearly-1-million-baht-in-cash-gold-from-fellow-labour/

 

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Thai Coffee Mogul Prayudh Gets 24-Year Sentence for Land Scandal

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Thai billionaire Prayudh Mahagitsiri, known as a coffee kingpin, will serve 24 years in prison after the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases found him guilty of involvement in illegal land deed issuance in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sikhio district. The scandal centres around the manipulation of land rights in reserved forest areas. His daughter, Usana, will serve 12 years for the same crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359478-thai-coffee-mogul-prayudh-gets-24-year-sentence-for-land-scandal/

 

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Seven-Year-Old Girl Bitten by Venomous Snake While Playing Hide-and-Seek
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A seven-year-old girl from Buriram narrowly escaped death after being bitten by a highly venomous snake while playing hide-and-seek near her relative’s house. The child was fortunate to receive medical treatment just in time after being transferred to a provincial hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359479-seven-year-old-girl-bitten-by-venomous-snake-while-playing-hide-and-seek/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed After Skidding on Wet Road and Crashing into Cyclist in Pathum Thani

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A crash claimed the life of a 21-year-old man after his motorcycle collided with a bicycle during wet weather in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359480-motorcyclist-killed-after-skidding-on-wet-road-and-crashing-into-cyclist-in-pathum-thani/

 

 

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Mukdahan Governor Confirms Airport Project Will Proceed Following Cabinet Directive
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

The Governor of Mukdahan, Mr. Worrayan Boonnarat, has firmly confirmed that the development of Mukdahan Airport will continue as planned, despite recent national media reports suggesting the Ministry of Transport had scrapped the project due to concerns over economic viability.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359481-mukdahan-governor-confirms-airport-project-will-proceed-following-cabinet-directive/

 

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Man Falls Through Roof to His Death While Making Repairs
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

An incident marred Labour Day celebrations in Udon Thani on 1 May, as a 47-year-old man fell to his death while repairing the roof of a warehouse damaged by recent storms.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359482-man-falls-through-roof-to-his-death-while-making-repairs/

 

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Incident  in Durian Orchard as Pickup Truck Overturns, Killing Driver Instantly

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 46-year-old man was killed when a pickup truck he was operating overturned in a durian orchard in Chumphon province, crushing his head and killing him instantly.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359483-incident- in-durian-orchard-as-pickup-truck-overturns-killing-driver-instantly/

 

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Human Skull Discovered After Dog Drops It Outside Railway Worker’s Home in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Residents of a quiet village in Nakhon Ratchasima were left shocked after a local dog was found to have carried a human skull and left it outside a house in the early hours of the morning of 1 May.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359484-human-skull-discovered-after-dog-drops-it-outside-railway-worker’s-home-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Rampaging Wild Elephant Destroys Shelter, Seriously Injures Disabled Man in Rayong
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

In a frightening early morning incident on Labour Day, a wild elephant known locally as “Plai Mamuang” stormed into a rubber plantation in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province, destroying a worker’s shelter and severely injuring a disabled man who was unable to escape.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359485-rampaging-wild-elephant-destroys-shelter-seriously-injures-disabled-man-in-rayong/

 

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Fake Monks, Lottery Slips & Loan Records Discovered at Chanthaburi Temple
 

Picture courtesy of NBT.

 

Authorities uncovered a trove of suspicious items, including underground lottery slips and personal loan records, during a surprise inspection at a temple in the Khlung district of Chanthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359486-fake-monks-lottery-slips-loan-records-discovered-at-chanthaburi-temple/

 

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Storm Topples Temple Roof, Damages Buddha Statue in Prachinburi
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A powerful storm struck Wat Cha Mee Phutthowat (Nong Khum Temple) in Kabin Buri district of Prachinburi province on 1 May, causing the dome roof of the main vihara to partially collapse. The falling structure struck a large Luang Por Sothon Buddha image, severing its head, which then fell to the ground below.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359487-storm-topples-temple-roof-damages-buddha-statue-in-prachinburi/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed by Lightning Strike in Phetchabun
 

 

An incident occurred in the early hours of the morning of 1 May, in Phetchabun province when a man riding a motorcycle was struck and killed by lightning. The victim was discovered lifeless at the scene, with his vehicle and belongings bearing the unmistakable marks of a lightning strike.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359488-motorcyclist-killed-by-lightning-strike-in-phetchabun/