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Senate Steps Up to Tame Foreign Dominance in Thai E-Commerce

 

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The Senate committee is draughting the Platform Economy Act, planning to tackle the overwhelming presence of foreign entities in Thailand's bustling e-commerce sector. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361056-senate-steps-up-to-tame-foreign-dominance-in-thai-e-commerce/

 

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Police Officer Killed in Patrol Car Crash Amid Heavy Rain in Chiang Mai
 

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A senior police officer was found dead inside a crashed patrol vehicle after losing control in wet conditions during a rainstorm in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361062-police-officer-killed-in-patrol-car-crash-amid-heavy-rain-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Brawl on Pattaya Beach Between Foreign Tourists & Transgender Group Leaves Several Injured

 

 

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Police were called to a violent altercation on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of the morning of 19 May, where a confrontation between a group of transgender individuals and a number of foreign tourists escalated into a physical fight.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361067-brawl-on-pattaya-beach-between-foreign-tourists-transgender-group-leaves-several-injured/

 

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Construction Worker Trapped After Falling Into Deep Pit at Bangkok Subway Site

 

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Emergency rescue teams rushed to a construction site near Lan Luang Soi 8 in Bangkok’s Pom Prap Sattru Phai district early afternoon on 19 May, after a worker fell into a deep pit and was reportedly buried under collapsing soil.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361072-construction-worker-trapped-after-falling-into-deep-pit-at-bangkok-subway-site/

 

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Foreign Earnings Taxed Under New Thai Rules - But With Exception

 

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The Revenue Department of Thailand is gearing up to draft new legislation aimed at revising how foreign income remitted to the country is taxed. Deputy Director-General Panuwat Luengwilai stated that Thais who earn income abroad and bring it into Thailand must declare it in their personal income tax filing, irrespective of the tax year in which it was earned. The tax rates are designed to be progressive, ranging from 5% to 35%.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361086-thailand-modifies-tax-rules-affecting-foreigners-and-foreign-income/

 

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Thailand Sees a Surge in COVID-19 Cases: Concerns for Public Health

 

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Thailand is witnessing a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, with 31,688 new infections reported between May 11 and 17, marking an 11-week upward trend. Dr. Thira Woratanarat from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine disputes claims of declining cases, noting that official statistics omit many unreported cases, especially those of people who do not visit hospitals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361087-thailand-sees-a-surge-in-covid-19-cases-concerns-for-public-health/

 

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Thai Airways Soars with New Campaign Amid Stock Exchange Return

 

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Following a successful business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International (THAI) has introduced the Fly for the New Pride campaign, showcasing its readiness to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The airline has significantly decreased its debt and launched new revenue channels as part of this revitalisation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361088-thai-airways-soars-with-new-campaign-amid-stock-exchange-return/

 

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Thai Man Jailed in Hong Kong for Smuggling 187 Endangered Parrot Eggs

 

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A 30-year-old Thai man has been sentenced to two years in prison by a Hong Kong court for smuggling 187 parrot eggs, valued at an estimated HK$1.4 million (6 million baht). This case highlights a troubling rise in the trafficking of endangered species globally. The conviction follows forensic tests revealing the eggs belonged to endangered species like the Moluccan cockatoo and yellow-crowned amazon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361089-thai-man-jailed-in-hong-kong-for-smuggling-187-endangered-parrot-eggs/

 

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Thai Controversies: The Emergence of Truth in Shocking Scandals

 

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In a dramatic twist of events, long-concealed truths have surfaced in two high-profile cases in Thailand. The truth, as the old saying goes, cannot be hidden forever, and recent revelations have unearthed long-muted secrets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361090-thai-controversies-the-emergence-of-truth-in-shocking-scandals/

 

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Pattaya Police Arrest Workers for Stealing from Sleeping Tourists

 

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Two renovation workers in Pattaya have been arrested for burglarising pool villas and stealing from intoxicated tourists as they slept. The suspects, Athip "Arm" Somluesaen, 31, and Kun, a 22-year-old Cambodian national, exploited their knowledge of the villas from previous contracts to gain access and pilfer valuables.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361093-pattaya-police-arrest-workers-for-stealing-from-sleeping-tourists/

 

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South Korean Man Injured by Hazardous Footpath Obstruction in Pattaya

 

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A South Korean tourist suffered a severe facial injury in Pattaya on May 18 after accidentally walking into a protruding galvanised steel plate on a footpath. The plate, illegally placed by a nearby construction site, was intended to cover a pile of bricks from rain.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361095-south-korean-man-injured-by-hazardous-footpath-obstruction-in-pattaya/

 

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Tougher Enforcement on Rocket Launches During Bun Bang Fai Festival

 

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The Thai government is clamping down on unauthorised rocket launches near airports during the annual Bun Bang Fai festival, amid concerns over public safety and aircraft risk. Deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang announced that those breaching regulations could face up to five years in prison, a 200,000 baht fine, or both.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361096-tougher-enforcement-on-rocket-launches-during-bun-bang-fai-festival/

 

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Concerns over Tilted Canal Pathway in Nonthaburi Spark Urgent Action

 

Tilted canal walkway in Nonthaburi | Photo via KhaoSod

 

Residents in Nonthaburi are worried about the safety of a dangerously tilted walkway near a canal, a situation worsened by the March 28 earthquake. This issue poses significant risks for students, the elderly, and bedridden individuals who rely on the path daily.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361097-concerns-over-tilted-canal-pathway-in-nonthaburi-spark-urgent-action/

 

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Unexpected Birth in Bangkok: Coffee Shop Employee Delivers Baby at Petrol Station

 

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In a surprising incident on May 18, a 31-year-old coffee shop employee, identified as A, gave birth unexpectedly in a toilet at a petrol station at the entrance of Soi Seri Thai 38, located in the Ram Inthra subdistrict of Khan Na Yao district, Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361098-unexpected-birth-in-bangkok-coffee-shop-employee-delivers-baby-at-petrol-station/

 

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Bangkok Taxi Driver Arrested for Indecent Act on Teenage Passenger

 

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A 62-year-old taxi driver in Bangkok has been arrested following allegations of committing an indecent act against a 15-year-old girl. The arrest, directed by Police Major General Witthaya Sriprasertphap, involved a team led by Police Colonel Manoon Kaewkam and Police Lieutenant Colonel Rueangwit Duangjinda.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361100-bangkok-taxi-driver-arrested-for-indecent-act-on-teenage-passenger/

 

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Missing Car Drama: Woman Spots and Reclaims Her Vehicle on the Road

 

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In an unexpected turn of events on May 17, Namfon, a 30-year-old woman, reclaimed her missing car after spotting it being driven in Huai Khwang. The incident, shared widely on social media, stems from a year-long saga involving a close friend and a Chinese man who claimed he was owed money by the friend.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361102-missing-car-drama-woman-spots-and-reclaims-her-vehicle-on-the-road/

 

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Ayutthaya High-Speed Rail Station Plans Threaten World Heritage Status

 

UNESCO experts examining the Ayutthaya site | Photo via pr.railway/Facebook

 

Plans for a high-speed rail station in Ayutthaya have raised concerns about potential threats to the city's UNESCO World Heritage status. The Ayutthaya Historical Park, a World Heritage Site since 1991, sits close to the proposed location of the new Ayutthaya station, part of the expansive Thailand-Laos-China railway project. This has led to fears about possible visual and structural impacts on the ancient ruins.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361103-ayutthaya-high-speed-rail-station-plans-threaten-world-heritage-status/

 

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Mysterious Blaze Engulfs BMW in Chon Buri Residence

 

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At 7:30 p.m. on May 18, authorities responded to a mysterious fire that severely damaged a luxury car in the Nong Mai Daeng subdistrict, Mueang district, Chon Buri province. The Mueang Chon Buri Police and emergency services, including two fire engines and the Trai Khunatham rescue team, arrived to find a BMW X3, bearing the license plate 9 กล 7928 registered in Bangkok, engulfed in flames.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361104-mysterious-blaze-engulfs-bmw-in-chon-buri-residence/

 

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Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Crack Down on Claw Machines Near Schools

 

Claw machine with snacks inside | Photo courtesy of @SeaworthinessNo929/reddit

 

On Saturday, May 17, police in Nakhon Si Thammarat seized several coin-operated claw machines, largely positioned around schools and tutoring centres, intensifying concerns over their influence on children and their classification as gambling devices under Thai law.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361105-nakhon-si-thammarat-police-crack-down-on-claw-machines-near-schools/

 

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Call for Action: Volunteers Unite to Remove Large Fishing Nets in Satun's Coral Reefs

 

Coral reef entangled in fishing nets | Photo via Rainan Denben/Facebook

 

A recent online plea from Facebook user Rainan Denben has garnered attention for the urgent removal of fishing nets entangled in coral reefs near Koh Bulon Le in Satun province. Although located outside national park boundaries, the area, known as The White Rock, falls under the care of dedicated volunteers and divers who routinely work to preserve marine life.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361106-call-for-action-volunteers-unite-to-remove-large-fishing-nets-in-satuns-coral-reefs/

 

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Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Trang Politician and Wife

 

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In a devastating accident early on May 19, a suspected drunk driving incident led to the deaths of Luangchai, a 57-year-old local politician named Adisak, and his 35-year-old wife, Daojai, in Trang province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361107-tragic-collision-claims-lives-of-trang-politician-and-wife/

 

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Thailand Launches Landmark Initiative to Boost Endangered Shark Population

 

Leopard sharks | photo via StAR Project/Phuket News

 

Thailand has launched its first endangered shark rewilding initiative in Phuket, aiming to restore the Indo-Pacific leopard shark population. This effort, launched on May 16, marks a significant milestone in marine conservation through a collaboration involving government bodies, conservation groups, and international partners.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361109-thailand-launches-landmark-initiative-to-boost-endangered-shark-population/