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Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Deadly U Thong Family Shooting

 

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Police have launched an intensive manhunt following a deadly shooting in U Thong district on Friday morning, where a man killed three family members and wounded another in a violent outburst. The incident unfolded in village Moo 2 of tambon Ban Don around 9am, according to Pol Maj Maneenanthiya Ketkaew from Srayaisom police station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362256-manhunt-underway-for-suspect-in-deadly-u-thong-family-shooting/

 

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Thai Rights Groups Criticise Domestic Violence Law Reform as Insufficient

 

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Thai rights organisations are voicing strong opposition to the government's proposed Domestic Violence Protection Act amendments, arguing they prioritise family unity over safeguarding victims amid an escalating abuse crisis. The Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP) highlights the law's inadequacies, pointing out that reported cases surged from 372 in 2021 to 1,086 in 2023 while numerous incidents remain unreported, according to the UNODC.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362257-thai-rights-groups-criticise-domestic-violence-law-reform-as-insufficient/

 

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Phuket Leads Southern Thailand's Tourism Surge with Record Revenue

 

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Phuket solidifies its position as the top southern tourism destination in Thailand, generating an impressive 188.9 billion baht in just the first four months of 2025. Known as the "Andaman Pearl," Phuket's appeal among beach enthusiasts and luxury travellers remains unmatched.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362258-phuket-leads-southern-thailands-tourism-surge-with-record-revenue/

 

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Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra Seeks Court Retrial to Suspend Rice Scheme Penalty

 

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In a dramatic legal manoeuvre, former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is set to petition the Administrative Court, urging a delay in the enforcement of a 10-billion-baht compensation order levied by the Finance Ministry. This action is part of her broader strategy to seek a retrial concerning the contentious rice-pledging scheme that played a pivotal role in her government's downfall in 2014.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362259-former-thai-pm-yingluck-shinawatra-seeks-court-retrial-to-suspend-rice-scheme-penalty/

 

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NHRC Probes Alleged Preferential Treatment of Stark Exec in Custody

 

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The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) is demanding clarification from the Police General Hospital (PGH) following reports that Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, a former executive and major shareholder of Stark Corporation, received preferential treatment at their facility while in custody. This request is part of an inquiry into whether Vonnarat, a defendant in a high-profile fraud case, was granted special privileges while undergoing medical care.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362260-nhrc-probes-alleged-preferential-treatment-of-stark-exec-in-custody/

 

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Pattaya’s Safety Facelift Meets Skepticism from Long-term Expats

 

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Despite City Hall's ambitious campaign to "reinvent safety one step at a time," long-standing foreign residents in Pattaya accuse the initiative of being superficial. The local government's efforts—boasting new CCTV installations, enhanced tourist police presence, and refreshed road markings—are perceived by expats as merely glossing over deeply ingrained issues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362262-pattaya’s-safety-facelift-meets-skepticism-from-long-term-expats/

 

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Mass Food Poisoning Sends 200 Udon Thani Students to Hospital

 

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In a distressing incident that has overwhelmed healthcare services in Udon Thani, nearly 200 kindergarten students were rushed to Somdet Phra Yupparat Ban Dung Hospital exhibiting symptoms of severe diarrhoea and vomiting. The incident, suspected to be a case of mass food poisoning, has sparked an urgent investigation by medical professionals to determine its root cause.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362263-mass-food-poisoning-sends-200-udon-thani-students-to-hospital/

 

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Tragic Accident: Teen Drowns in Chaiyaphum Weir Incident

 

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In a heart-wrenching event on 29th May, a 13-year-old girl tragically lost her life after falling into a weir in Chaiyaphum province and being swept away by swift currents. The incident took place at a village weir in Baan Nong Bua Noi, Kaset Sombun district, prompting a swift response from local police and rescue teams.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362264-tragic-accident-teen-drowns-in-chaiyaphum-weir-incident/

 

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Armed Gunmen Assault Chanae Police Station: Officer Killed, Another Injured

 

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In a brazen attack on 28th May, over ten heavily armed gunmen targeted the Chanae Police Station in Narathiwat, deploying two M60 machine guns as reported by the Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 9. The assault resulted in the tragic death of 30-year-old Sergeant Major Abdullor Makaseng, who bravely confronted the attackers, and left 33-year-old Police Lance Corporal Jesada Promrat severely injured with chest wounds during the 15-minute gunfire exchange. The assailants retreated after the confrontational attack.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362265-armed-gunmen-assault-chanae-police-station-officer-killed-another-injured/

 

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Missing Husband with Dissociative Identity Disorder Sparks Search in Chiang Mai Community

 

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A Thai woman, Runglamai Jaisooksern, has turned to social media for help after her husband, Sorasak "Nui" Intakad, who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), went missing from their home in Chiang Mai on Monday, May 26. Concerned for his well-being due to his mental health condition, Runglamai has appealed to the online community to assist in locating him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362266-missing-husband-with-dissociative-identity-disorder-sparks-search-in-chiang-mai-community/

 

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Fatal Pickup Collision at U-Turn Claims Driver's Life in Phetchaburi

 

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A devastating accident occurred on the evening of 29th May on Phetkasem Road, Phetchaburi province, resulting in the tragic death of a pickup truck driver. The incident involved a pickup truck colliding with a 10-wheel mango truck making a U-turn near kilometre 152-600 in Hua Saphan subdistrict, heading towards Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362268-fatal-pickup-collision-at-u-turn-claims-drivers-life-in-phetchaburi/

 

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Thai Police Capture Notorious Chinese National Linked to Major Scams

 

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In a significant crackdown on international crime, Thai police have detained Wu Feng Ma, also known as Amah or Afei, a 41-year-old Chinese national, in Bangkok's Din Daeng district. Ma is reportedly a central figure in a call centre scam defrauding Chinese citizens of over 10 billion baht (approximately US$306 million) and is also suspected of facilitating illegal Chinese migration into neighbouring countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362269-thai-police-capture-notorious-chinese-national-linked-to-major-scams/

 

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Monk and Local Man Clash at Udon Thani Temple Sparks Public Concern

 

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A surprising confrontation at a renowned temple in Udon Thani’s Mueang district has captured public attention after a monk and a local man were involved in a physical altercation. Captured on video, the incident drew widespread concern once uploaded to social media platforms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362272-monk-and-local-man-clash-at-udon-thani-temple-sparks-public-concern/

 

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Thai Army Responds to Cambodian Territorial Claim Amid Tensions

 

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Following remarks by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen reasserting Cambodian sovereignty over a contentious border area, Thai Army Commander General Pana Klaewplodthuk is preparing a statement restricting entry to this zone. This development follows a recent armed clash at Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani province, which resulted in a Cambodian soldier's death despite a prior agreement between the two nations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362273-thai-army-responds-to-cambodian-territorial-claim-amid-tensions/

 

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Melioidosis Alert: Three Fatalities Prompt Health Warning in Maha Sarakham

 

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A serious health alert has been issued in Maha Sarakham following an outbreak of melioidosis, known as "soil fever," with three deaths reported in the province. This warning comes from the provincial public health office as infections rise amid the rainy season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362276-melioidosis-alert-three-fatalities-prompt-health-warning-in-maha-sarakham/

 

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Thailand Faces Economic Challenges as Thousands of Businesses Close

 

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Thailand's economy is grappling with significant challenges as nearly 4,000 companies closed their doors in the first four months of 2025—a rise of 8.3% over the same period last year, based on data from the Department of Business Development (DBD). These closures, involving a collective registered capital of nearly 16 billion baht, have sparked alarm among lawmakers amid ongoing fiscal debates.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362277-thailand-faces-economic-challenges-as-thousands-of-businesses-close/

 

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Bangkok on Alert as High Tides and Rain Threaten Flooding

 

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Bangkok is bracing for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River, a situation expected to persist through Sunday. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is collaborating with several agencies, including the Royal Irrigation Department and the Royal Thai Navy, to closely monitor conditions and issue alerts as necessary, according to Jessada Chandraprabha, director of the Drainage and Sewerage Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362278-bangkok-on-alert-as-high-tides-and-rain-threaten-flooding/

 

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Son of Retired Police Officer Surrenders Amid Assault Allegations

 

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In a high-profile case, the son of a retired high-ranking police officer, known as Kongla, surrendered at Phra Khanong Police Station on Wednesday, May 28. Kongla faces serious allegations of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, a Thai actress named Bell, who has bravely stepped forward to seek justice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362279-son-of-retired-police-officer-surrenders-amid-assault-allegations/

 

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Thai Man Confesses to Stabbing Transwoman in Roi Et Forest

 

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A tragic incident unfolded in Roi Et province, where Anuwat, an 18-year-old Thai man, confessed to fatally stabbing 32-year-old transwoman Phuwanon Kamonphard and leaving her body in a roadside forest. The suspect alleged that the victim had sexually assaulted him, triggering the violent response.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362280-thai-man-confesses-to-stabbing-transwoman-in-roi-et-forest/

 

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