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CCTV Footage Shows Foreign Man Breaking into Pattaya Rescue Booth

 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A foreign man, described as tall and powerfully built, has been caught on CCTV breaking into a volunteer rescue booth in Pattaya and damaging essential medical equipment, according to police and eyewitness reports.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361184-cctv-footage-shows-foreign-man-breaking-into-pattaya-rescue-booth/

 

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Rama 2 Strikes Again! Falling Concrete Smashes Woman’s Car Window

 

Picture courtesy of สุด คนึง

 

A woman experienced a terrifying ordeal on Rama II Road when a piece of cement fell from a bridge, shattering her car’s windscreen. The incident, which she described in a Facebook post on 19th May, highlights ongoing safety concerns on the road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361177-rama-2-strikes-again-falling-concrete-smashes-woman’s-car-window/

 

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Foreign Motorcyclist Crashes in Patong, Two Critically Injured in Early Morning Crash
 

 

An early morning traffic crash in Phuket, on 20 May, has left two individuals critically injured after a high-speed motorcycle crash involving a foreign rider and passenger. The incident occurred at approximately 07:40 near the entrance of Soi Phra Baramee 5 on Phra Baramee Road in Patong.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361188-foreign-motorcyclist-crashes-in-patong-two-critically-injured-in-early-morning-crash/

 

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UPDATE
Construction Worker Declared Dead After 19-Metre Fall at Bangkok Rail Site

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

The incident occurred at a construction site for Bangkok’s Orange Line mass transit project yesterday when a 33-year-old worker fell into a 19-metre-deep shaft and became trapped beneath a landslide of soil and floodwater. Authorities have now confirmed the incident is no longer a rescue.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361072-construction-worker-trapped-after-falling-into-deep-pit-at-bangkok-subway-site/#findComment-19812625

 

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Ex-Air Hostess Charlotte Lee Arrested for £1.5m Cannabis in Sri Lanka

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old former British air hostess from Coulsdon, South London, finds herself at the centre of a drug smuggling scandal after being apprehended at Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka. Lee was intercepted by customs officials carrying 46 kilogrammes of high-grade Kush cannabis, with an estimated street value of £1.5 million, in her luggage after a flight from Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361205-ex-air-hostess-charlotte-lee-arrested-for-£15m-cannabis-in-sri-lanka/

 

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Thai Gov't Defends 'Vegas-Style' Complex Plan Amid Criticism

 

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Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister, Julapan Amornvivat, has staunchly defended the country's bold initiative to develop integrated entertainment complexes, countering criticism that the move could lead to negative perceptions of the Thai economy. Responding to detractors who fear the project might link Thailand with a "grey" economy, Julapan challenged such arguments by comparing the proposal to legalised casino operations in countries like the United States, Singapore, Japan, and Dubai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361206-thai-govt-defends-vegas-style-complex-plan-amid-criticism/

 

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Thailand Eases Alcohol Laws Amid Concerns Over Safety Impact

 

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In a significant policy shift, Thailand is set to relax its stringent alcohol laws, aiming to empower small- and medium-sized brewers and stimulate economic activity. The new regulations, effective from 13th May, simplify the licensing process for alcohol production and sales, providing microbrewers and craft beer producers with greater commercial opportunities. This adjustment is expected to aid small breweries in competing internationally and fostering economic growth, particularly in rural areas through community distilleries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361207-thailand-eases-alcohol-laws-amid-concerns-over-safety-impact/

 

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Thai Police Arrest Transwoman After Brawl With Israeli Tourist

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Pattaya police have apprehended a Thai transwoman involved in a violent altercation with an Israeli tourist on Pattaya Beach Road. The transwoman, whose identity remains undisclosed, vanished from the scene shortly after a chaotic brawl erupted in the early morning hours. The altercation, captured on video, displayed at least five transgender women attacking the tourist in a black T-shirt, reportedly stemming from a dispute over a failed street deal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361208-thai-police-arrest-transwoman-after-brawl-with-israeli-tourist/

 

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Thai Paratrooper's Life-Saving Move Amid Mid-Air Chute Failure

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath

 

In a dramatic moment that underscores the perilous nature of military training, a Thai paratrooper narrowly escaped disaster when his parachute failed to deploy during a routine training exercise. The incident, which took place on May 19 at Vajiravudh Military Camp in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, was captured inadvertently by a jogger who happened to be filming the exercise.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361209-thai-paratroopers-life-saving-move-amid-mid-air-chute-failure/

 

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Ex-Red-Shirt Leader Warns of Crisis Amid Senate Vote Rigging Claims

 

Tida Thavornset. File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Tida Tawornseth, former leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), issued a stark warning on Monday about the potential for another political crisis in Thailand, possibly escalating to a military coup, if allegations of vote-fixing in last year's Senate election are not thoroughly investigated. Tida emphasized the gravity of these accusations and the urgent need for the Election Commission (EC) to address them comprehensively.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361210-ex-red-shirt-leader-warns-of-crisis-amid-senate-vote-rigging-claims/

 

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Phuket Ranks Third in Thailand for Covid Infections, Maintains Zero Deaths

 

Photo of commuters in Bangkok, January 2019 courtesy of Shutterstock

 

Despite its stunning beaches attracting tourists in abundance, Phuket is grappling with a significant surge in Covid-19 cases, ranking it among the top three provinces for infection rates in Thailand this year. Remarkably, the island has not reported any Covid-related deaths so far.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361211-phuket-ranks-third-in-thailand-for-covid-infections-maintains-zero-deaths/

 

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Van Malfunction Causes Multi-Taxi Collision at Phuket Airport

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

A dramatic scene unfolded outside the international arrivals terminal at Phuket International Airport yesterday when a van's accelerator reportedly became jammed, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving four taxis. The incident occurred around 12:50 PM on May 19, on the first-floor platform. Remarkably, despite the heavy impact, there were no reported injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361213-van-malfunction-causes-multi-taxi-collision-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Breakfast Horror: Live Worms Found in Fried Fish at Phuket Shop

 

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a scene sure to ruin anyone's appetite, a Phuket shopper experienced horror when they discovered live worms wriggling in their breakfast. The meal, consisting of fried salted fish, was purchased from a local shop and soon became a viral sensation, sparking uproar and calls for improved food safety measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361214-breakfast-horror-live-worms-found-in-fried-fish-at-phuket-shop/

 

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Intoxicated Karaoke Bar Workers Crash into 12 Barriers in Trat

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In the early hours of May 20, an incident on the roads of Trat province resulted in significant destruction when two karaoke bar workers crashed their car into crash barriers. The accident occurred at 6 AM at the Khlong Yai intersection in the Wang Krachae subdistrict, Mueang district. The impact damaged 12 barriers and left a Toyota Vios with Bangkok plates in ruins.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361215-intoxicated-karaoke-bar-workers-crash-into-12-barriers-in-trat/

 

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Tragic Ayutthaya Crash: Pickup Collides with Cement Trailer, One Dead

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a devastating early morning accident on May 20, a speeding pickup truck slammed into a cement-laden trailer truck in Ayutthaya, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The collision occurred on the Nakhon Luang–Tha Ruea road in Bang Ban subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, and it caused the trailer truck to veer off course, crashing through a wall and damaging a spirit house shop at a petrol station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361217-tragic-ayutthaya-crash-pickup-collides-with-cement-trailer-one-dead/

 

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Mysterious Body Washes Ashore in Pattaya: Investigation Underway

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

A chilling mystery has emerged in Pattaya following the discovery of an unidentified man's body washed up on the beach late Sunday morning. This incident echoes recent tragic occurrences in Phuket, adding to the region's unsettled atmosphere.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361218-mysterious-body-washes-ashore-in-pattaya-investigation-underway/

 

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Tragic Shooting in Pattani Claims Lives of Two Volunteer Guards

 

Picture courtesy of ผู้พิทักษ์1 Facebook

 

In a tragic incident on May 19, two members of a volunteer protection unit were killed and two others injured in a targeted shooting in Pattani province. The attack, which occurred at 5:30 PM in Mueang Mai Kaen district’s Don Sai subdistrict, has shocked the local community.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361220-tragic-shooting-in-pattani-claims-lives-of-two-volunteer-guards/

 

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Police and Pavena Foundation Rescue Trafficked Teen from Abusive Kin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

In a harrowing case of child exploitation, a 13-year-old girl from the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan was rescued after her biological mother and aunt forced her into prostitution with a 50-year-old man. Her plight came to light when she managed to escape to her father's home in Phuket on April 26 and revealed the abuse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361221-police-and-pavena-foundation-rescue-trafficked-teen-from-abusive-kin/

 

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Thailand Delays Digital Wallet Scheme Citing Economic Challenges

 

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The Thai government has indefinitely postponed its ambitious digital wallet programme, citing global economic uncertainties and changes in US tax policy as reasons for the delay. This scheme, a key campaign promise of the Pheu Thai Party and initially supported by former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, aimed to bolster the economy by distributing 10,000 baht in digital currency to 50 million Thai citizens.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361222-thailand-delays-digital-wallet-scheme-citing-economic-challenges/

 

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Man Shot After Knife-Wielding Attack at Sakon Nakhon Police Station

 

Photo via Facebook/ พระจันทร์ ลายกระต่าย V5

 

In a dramatic incident at Ban Mueang Police Station in Sakon Nakhon province, a Thai man named Wisit sustained three gunshot wounds after attempting to assault police officers on May 19. Following the altercation, Wisit was immediately taken to Phra Ajarn Mun Bhuridatto Hospital in Ban Muang District. His current condition remains undisclosed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361223-man-shot-after-knife-wielding-attack-at-sakon-nakhon-police-station/

 

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Honda Jazz Engulfed in Flames on Phetkasem Road, Driver Escapes Unharmed

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A late-night car fire left a Honda Jazz completely destroyed on Phetkasem Road in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The incident took place on May 20 when a 41-year-old woman from Pran Buri district, while driving home, noticed smoke and flames emanating from her vehicle. Fortunately, she managed to exit the car without injury.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361225-honda-jazz-engulfed-in-flames-on-phetkasem-road-driver-escapes-unharmed/

 

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Thai Man Surrenders After Fatally Shooting Employee Over Alleged Affair

 

Photo via 77 Kaoded

 

A Thai man named Arnon has surrendered to police following the fatal shooting of his employee, Palathip, amid allegations of an affair with Arnon's wife. The incident was reported to the Bang Bua Thong Police Station at around 9 PM on May 19 by a petrol station worker in Nonthaburi, who heard six gunshots and saw Arnon flee the scene in a pickup truck.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361226-thai-man-surrenders-after-fatally-shooting-employee-over-alleged-affair/