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German National Rescued After Reportedly Being Left Homeless in Jomtien

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya City Hall

 

A German national was rescued in Jomtien, over the weekend, after being found in a distressed and vulnerable state, having reportedly been evicted from his home by his Thai wife without explanation and living at the beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359749-german-national-rescued-after-reportedly-being-left-homeless-in-jomtien/

 

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Rangers Hunt for Tourists Feeding Monkeys in Krabi's Monkey Bay

 

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National park rangers in Krabi are on the hunt for a foreign tourist after a video went viral showing him feeding monkeys at Monkey Bay, a practice strictly prohibited to preserve the animals' natural behaviour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359805-rangers-hunt-for-tourists-feeding-monkeys-in-krabis-monkey-bay/

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Trump’s Movie Tariff Threatens Thailand’s Role as a Hollywood Filming Hub

 

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In a bold policy announcement, US President Donald Trump revealed plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, targeting a dynamic shift affecting the American movie industry. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359791-trump’s-movie-tariff-threatens-thailand’s-role-as-a-hollywood-filming-hub/

 

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Thai Airways Flight Returns After Mid-Air Fuel Dump Due to Gear Issue

 

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A dramatic return to Suvarnabhumi Airport unfolded on Sunday as Thai Airways Flight TG 922, bound for Frankfurt, was forced to discharge fuel mid-air before landing back safely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359790-thai-airways-flight-returns-after-mid-air-fuel-dump-due-to-gear-issue/

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7 Russian Tourists Hospitalised After Eating Wild Fruit in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

Seven Russian tourists were rushed to hospital after eating unidentified wild fruit in a national park in Thailand's Surat Thani province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359835-7-russian-tourists-hospitalised-after-eating-wild-fruit-in-thailand/

 

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American Tourist Held in Phuket for ADHD Drug Possession

 

Photo courtesy of Kamala police station via Bangkok Post

A holiday in paradise took a wrong turn for a 27-year-old American tourist in sunny Phuket, Thailand, as he was nabbed by local authorities for carrying five pills of a controlled substance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359836-american-tourist-held-in-phuket-for-adhd-drug-possession/

 

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Outrageous Claims Slammed: Moken Kids 'Not Tourist Props'

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Mu Koh Surin National Park has fiercely denied sensational claims that Moken children are being used for tourism. This follows Siranudh “Psi” Scott's viral Facebook post accusing park officers and local tour operators of exploiting children from the Moken community to entertain visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359838-outrageous-claims-slammed-moken-kids-not-tourist-props/

 

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Thai Troops Boost Border Security Amid Laos Fighting Fears

Picture courtesy of THai PBS World

 

Extra troop deployment on the Thai-Lao border is now underway as sporadic battles flare in the neighbouring country's Bo Kaeo province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359839-thai-troops-boost-border-security-amid-laos-fighting-fears/

 

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Thai Police Face Backlash Over Ignored Influencer's Stalking Plea

 

The Burmese stalker monitored.  Photo via Facebook/ Sanella Linvar

In a shocking turn of events, Thai police have apologised to a social media influencer after initially dismissing her desperate appeals for help against a Burmese stalker.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359840-thai-police-face-backlash-over-ignored-influencers-stalking-plea/

 

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Airport Worker Dies in Crash While Fulfilling Promise to Take Son Out
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A crash claimed the life of a 40-year-old airport worker on the afternoon of 4 May, after rushing home after a night shift to take his five-year-old son on a promised outing. The man reportedly lost consciousness or fell asleep, while riding his motorcycle, crashing into a tree and utility pole, and died at the scene. His wife and young son, who were riding with him, were both injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359841-airport-worker-dies-in-crash-while-fulfilling-promise-to-take-son-out/

 

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Mob Gathers Outside Bangkok Police Station After Woman Brutally Beaten by Group

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A violent assault on a 27-year-old woman by a group of men and women in a Bangkok alley sparked outrage overnight, as over 100 of the victim’s friends and supporters gathered at Suttisan Police Station, nearly mobbing the alleged attackers in a tense standoff with police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359842-mob-gathers-outside-bangkok-police-station-after-woman-brutally-beaten-by-group/

 

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Two Men Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Motorcycle Taxi Driver in Udon Thani 
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Two men have been arrested for the fatal stabbing of a motorcycle taxi driver in central Udon Thani, following what suspects claimed was a drug-fuelled confrontation over a stolen mobile phone.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359843-two-men-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-of-motorcycle-taxi-driver-in-udon-thani /

 

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Anthrax Confusion in Mukdahan: Still Trying to Trace Origin of Outbreak

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Health authorities in Mukdahan are scrambling to trace the source of an anthrax outbreak that has already claimed one life and infected two others, as conflicting test results complicate efforts to pinpoint the origin.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359368-anthrax-death-reported-in-mukdahan-province/#findComment-19782039

 

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Mentally Ill Man Jumps to His Death from Hospital After Two-Hour Negotiation Fails
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A 28-year-old man suffering from mental illness died after jumping from the 10th floor of Yala Hospital on the evening of 4 May, despite desperate attempts by family members and medical personnel to dissuade him for over two hours.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359844-mentally-ill-man-jumps-to-his-death-from-hospital-after-two-hour-negotiation-fails/

 

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Drunk Teen Dies in Motorcycle Crash — Echoes of Father’s Death 19 Years Ago

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 19-year-old man died in the early hours of the morning on 5 May, after crashing his newly purchased motorcycle into a roadside sign while heavily intoxicated, in a crash that eerily mirrored the death of his father nearly two decades ago.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359845-drunk-teen-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-—-echoes-of-father’s-death-19-years-ago/
 

 

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Lightning Strike Injures Two Women at Rocket Festival
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A festive rocket-launching ceremony turned to panic when a lightning strike injured two women during a sudden storm at Wat Rattananettaram, also known locally as Wat Lan Hoy, in Nadi District, Prachinburi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359846-lightning-strike-injures-two-women-at-rocket-festival/

 

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Vietnamese Fishing Boats Seized for Illegally Entering Thai Waters off Narathiwat
 

Pictures courtesy of CIB

 

In a maritime operation, The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), through the Marine Police Division, has intercepted and detained two Vietnamese fishing vessels illegally operating in Thai territorial waters off the coast of Narathiwat province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359847-vietnamese-fishing-boats-seized-for-illegally-entering-thai-waters-off-narathiwat/

 

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Thaksin Faces Jail as Court Probes Legality of Hospital Stay

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's former Prime Minister, might face imprisonment if authorities can't justify his health-based transfer to a hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359848-thaksin-faces-jail-as-court-probes-legality-of-hospital-stay/

 

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Kanchanaburi: Man Falls to His Death from Cliff in Thong Pha Phum
 

Picture courtesy of NBT.

 

A man believed to be in his thirties or early forties has died after falling from a cliff near Khao Radar, close to Development Battalion 11, Moo 1, Tha Khanun subdistrict, in the Thong Pha Phum district of Kanchanaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359849-kanchanaburi-man-falls-to-his-death-from-cliff-in-thong-pha-phum/

 

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Man 42, Goes on Machete Rampage, Leaves Woman Critically Injured in Chiang Rai
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A 42-year-old man went on a violent rampage in the Mae Loi subdistrict of Thoeng district, Chiang Rai, attacking a woman with a machete and leaving her in critical condition.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359850-man-42-goes-on-machete-rampage-leaves-woman-critically-injured-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Desperate for School Funds, Thai Families Turn to Pawn Shops

 

File photo courtesy of Post Today

 

Parents across Thailand are scrambling to convert belongings into cash, as they face mounting pressures to meet school term expenses. With the onset of the new school year on May 16, there’s a rush to pawn shops for funds to cover the cost of uniforms and other essentials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359851-desperate-for-school-funds-thai-families-turn-to-pawn-shops/

 

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Man Arrested for Snatching Turkish Tourist’s Phone After Asking for Directions

 

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A 26-year-old Thai man has been arrested for stealing a mobile phone from a Turkish tourist in central Bangkok after using a request for directions as a distraction.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359852-man-arrested-for-snatching-turkish-tourist’s-phone-after-asking-for-directions/

 

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"My Mate Nate" Star Nate Announces Relationship Breakup via Social Media

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

After much speculation surrounding their relationship, Ava Pawarawan and Nate from the famous content duo "My Mate Nate" have announced their split.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359854-my-mate-nate-star-nate-announces-relationship-breakup-via-social-media/

 

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Man Shot in the Back Over Alleged Affair with Attacker’s Mother

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

Thai police have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of shooting a 28-year-old in what is believed to be a revenge attack over a romantic relationship involving the victim and the mother of one of the alleged attackers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359853-man-shot-in-the-back-over-alleged-affair-with-attacker’s-mother/

 

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Pickup Truck Driver Dozes Off, Crashes Across Lane into Two Motorcycles

 

Picture from responders.

 

A  road crash occurred in Bo Win subdistrict of Si Racha district, Chonburi province on the afternoon on 5 May, a pickup truck veered across the central line and ploughed into two motorcycles, injuring four people.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359856-pickup-truck-driver-dozes-off-crashes-across-lane-into-two-motorcycles/

 

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Two Myanmar Nationals Arrested for Illegal Giant Clam Harvesting off Koh Phangan
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Two Myanmar men have been arrested for illegally harvesting endangered giant clams in the waters off Koh Phangan, as authorities seized a significant number of the protected marine species.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359857-two-myanmar-nationals-arrested-for-illegal-giant-clam-harvesting-off-koh-phangan/

 

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Police Officer Killed by Falling Tree in Nan Province
 

Picture courtesy of NBT.

 

A police officer has died after a tree he was cutting down fell and crushed him in his own plantation in Nan province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359858-police-officer-killed-by-falling-tree-in-nan-province/

 

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Samut Prakan: Man Drowns Trying to Help Uncle Remove Water Hyacinth

 

 

A 33-year-old man drowned in the Suvarnabhumi irrigation canal in Bang Phli district while attempting to swim across to help his uncle remove water hyacinth tangled in a fishing net.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359860-samut-prakan-man-drowns-trying-to-help-uncle-remove-water-hyacinth/

 

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Birthday Celebration Ends in Fatal Crash: Parents and 11-Year-Old Son Killed in KanchanaburI

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A birthday dinner ended in disaster when a family of five was involved in a fatal road crash in Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359863-birthday-celebration-ends-in-fatal-crash-parents-and-11-year-old-son-killed-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Vietnam Tourism Threat Looms: Could It Overtake Thailand?

 

Halong Bay. Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

Could Thailand’s tourism crown be slipping to Vietnam? Tourism chiefs are alarmed as Vietnam's inbound tourism rocketed nearly 50% in March compared to pre-pandemic levels, while Thailand grapples with lacklustre growth. Experts warn Vietnam could surpass Thailand as Southeast Asia's top destination in just a few short years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359866-vietnam-tourism-threat-looms-could-it-overtake-thailand/