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Bangkok Tower Collapse Scandal: 70 Officials on the Hook

 

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In one of the biggest scandals to hit Bangkok, 70 state officials are under the spotlight for their alleged involvement in a bidding collusion tied to the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362726-bangkok-tower-collapse-scandal-70-officials-on-the-hook/

 

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Nonthaburi Immigration Arrest Syrian Man for Visa Overstay

 

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Nonthaburi Immigration officers have successfully detained a Syrian national, Nayef AlMohamad, aged 39, for overstaying his visa by over six months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362728-nonthaburi-immigration-arrest-syrian-man-for-visa-overstay/

 

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Sattahip Students Praised for Aiding Injured Foreigner in Bike-Car Crash

 

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At approximately 16:30 on 4th June, Lt. Suriyah Yupum of the Najomtien Police Station in Sattahip, Chonburi, received reports of a serious collision involving a big bike and a car on Sukhumvit Road at the Nong Jab Tao intersection heading towards Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362735-sattahip-students-praised-for-aiding-injured-foreigner-in-bike-car-crash/

 

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Gunman in Delivery Uniform Kills Two in Patum Thani — Revenge Motive Revealed

 

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A man has been arrested after carrying out a double shooting in Lat Lum Kaeo district, Pathum Thani, including a shocking follow-up attack at a hospital. The incident has left two men dead and shaken the local community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362720-gunman-in-delivery-rider-uniform-opens-fire-at-group-follows-victims-to-hospital/#findComment-19848512

 

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From Missing to Found: Danish Man Resurfaces With Girlfriend in Thailand

 

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The baffling disappearance of 59-year-old Dane Brian Dilling Pedersen has unravelled into a love story. Discovered on Thursday in the serene district of Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pedersen was all smiles, living peacefully with his new girlfriend. Fears of foul play dissipated as the local police's swift search led them to the couple's whereabouts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362697-danish-man-disappears-amid-extortion-fears-in-southern-thailand/#findComment-19849456

 

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Thailand's Grim Motorcycle Death Toll Sparks Helmet Campaign

 

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In an urgent appeal, Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) has called on all motorcyclists to wear helmets, following a devastating year of road casualties. Over 14,000 people lost their lives in motorcycle accidents across the country in 2024 alone. The sheer scale of these deaths highlights an enduring crisis on Thailand's roads, necessitating immediate intervention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362776-thailands-grim-motorcycle-death-toll-sparks-helmet-campaign/

 

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Thai Roads: Quiet Amidst Chaos, The Culture of Low Horn Use

 

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Foreigners in Thailand often find themselves surprised by the relative quietness on the roads, despite the country's well-known reputation for heavy traffic congestion. Unlike many bustling cities worldwide where honking is common, Thai drivers tend to use their horns sparingly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362777-thai-roads-quiet-amidst-chaos-the-culture-of-low-horn-use/

 

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Phuket Syphilis Surge: Health Officials Urge STI Vigilance Amid Tourism Boom

 

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Phuket is grappling with an alarming rise in syphilis cases, with infections now confirmed across all three districts of the island province. The surge has prompted health officials to issue warnings, as it coincides with a resurgence in tourism and increased risky sexual behaviours.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362778-phuket-syphilis-surge-health-officials-urge-sti-vigilance-amid-tourism-boom/

 

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Thai Troops on High Alert Amidst Rising Tensions at Cambodian Border

 

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Amid escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, Thailand's First Army Region has been placed on combat-readiness. The move comes as both Thai and Cambodian forces bolster their presence in the largely un-demarcated border areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362779-thai-troops-on-high-alert-amidst-rising-tensions-at-cambodian-border/

 

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Thailand Eyes Global Stage with Entertainment Complex Initiative

 

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The Ministry of Finance has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Thailand into a leading entertainment complex hub, aiming to compete with Las Vegas and Macau. Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat announced that within five to ten years, Thailand could rank as the third-largest destination for entertainment complexes worldwide, drawing in hundreds of billions of baht in investment and tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362780-thailand-eyes-global-stage-with-entertainment-complex-initiative/

 

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Bangkok Taxi Driver Fined for Abandoning Passenger Over Toll Dispute

 

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A Bangkok taxi driver has been fined and his licence suspended after abandoning a passenger who refused to pay an expressway toll. This incident has sparked renewed demands for stricter regulation of taxi services in the capital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362781-bangkok-taxi-driver-fined-for-abandoning-passenger-over-toll-dispute/

 

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Thai Police Reassigned Following Undercover Club Crackdown

 

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Nakhon Pathom has witnessed a significant reshuffle in its police force after an undercover raid unveiled an illegal nightclub operating right under the nose of local authorities. The venue, Rad Zone Chill Kamphaeng Saen, was discovered on 1st June to be functioning without a valid service establishment permit. A startling revelation uncovered during the operation also brought to light the presence of illegal drugs and patrons who were beneath the age of 20.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362783-thai-police-reassigned-following-undercover-club-crackdown/

 

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Thai Teachers Demand Scrapping of Controversial Beer Discount Deal

 

Photo of Tawandang German Brewery courtesy of Banbanjara

 

Thai educators are fiercely opposing a contentious agreement between a state agency and a beer company, launching a petition to annul the deal. The uproar is centered on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Office of the Welfare Promotion Commission for Teachers and Educational Personnel (OTEP) and Tawandang German Brewery. Critics argue that the agreement undermines the integrity of teachers and sets a poor societal precedent.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362784-thai-teachers-demand-scrapping-of-controversial-beer-discount-deal/

 

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Chinese Fraud Suspect Escapes From Pattaya Police Station

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, a 38-year-old Chinese national suspected of fraud remains on the run after a daring escape from Pattaya police station. Li Jian evaded custody by leaping from a second-floor window while officers were momentarily distracted during his questioning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362786-chinese-fraud-suspect-escapes-from-pattaya-police-station/

 

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Thailand PM Paetongtarn and Reporter Clash Amid Border Tensions with Cambodia

 

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Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, faced significant scrutiny following a tense exchange with a journalist during a press interview on 4th June. The confrontation arose during discussions about the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, an issue that has flared anew after a recent military skirmish.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362787-thailand-pm-paetongtarn-and-reporter-clash-amid-border-tensions-with-cambodia/

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Thailand Faces Meth Epidemic: 1.5 Million Users and Mental Health Crisis

 

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Thailand is grappling with an escalating methamphetamine crisis, as alarming new data reveals that 1.5 million people across the nation are users, with hundreds of thousands experiencing severe mental health impacts. This shocking revelation comes from a report released by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), shedding light on the pervasive meth epidemic plaguing the country, particularly affecting its youth.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362788-thailand-faces-meth-epidemic-15-million-users-and-mental-health-crisis/

 

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Elderly Thai Woman's Acrobatics Shock Neighbours and Go Viral

 

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In a scene reminiscent of an action film, an 80-year-old grandmother from Roi Et astounded her neighbours and captivated the internet with an astonishing display of agility. The incident occurred on 4th June in Don Hat village, Selaphum district, when Kan Kong Suthiprapa encountered a slithering visitor beneath a neighbour’s house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362789-elderly-thai-womans-acrobatics-shock-neighbours-and-go-viral/

 

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Snake Invasion Shakes Prachin Buri Family Home

 

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An unexpected visit from a group of snakes alarmed a family in Prachin Buri on the evening of 4th June, leading to an urgent call to local rescue and police services. The incident unfolded at a two-storey wooden house in the Lat Takian subdistrict of Kabin Buri district, where the Sajja Phuttham Dharma Foundation rescue unit and Sra Bua Police Station responded swiftly to the distress call.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362790-snake-invasion-shakes-prachin-buri-family-home/

 

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Forgetful Dentist Leaves Needle in Patient's Gum for 15 Years

 

Rungnapha worked as an assistant to nurses at a hospital in Buriram. | Photo via Facebook/ Rungnapa Thaingyotha

 

In a tale blending mystery and medicine, a dentist's oversight in Buriram, Isaan province, has astonished both medical professionals and the public. Rungnapha Thaingyotha, a 49-year-old woman, recently discovered a needle embedded in her gum, a relic of dental treatment conducted 15 years ago. The curious incident initially caused alarm due to suspicions of black magic before the truth came to light.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362792-forgetful-dentist-leaves-needle-in-patients-gum-for-15-years/

 

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Tragic Incident in Nakhon Pathom: Woman Killed in Alleged Assault

 

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In a harrowing incident in Nakhon Pathom, 47-year-old Naphattaon was found dead in a suspected rape and murder case that unfolded on 4th June. The primary suspect is her 29-year-old cousin, known as Nice, who was reportedly attempting to assault her before the tragedy occurred.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362793-tragic-incident-in-nakhon-pathom-woman-killed-in-alleged-assault/

 

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Heavy Metal Contamination Alarms Northern Thailand: Rivers at Risk

 

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Authorities in northern Thailand have confirmed alarming levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai, and Mekong rivers, as discovered by the Pollution Control Department (PCD). The contamination, traced back to upstream mining operations in Myanmar’s Shan State, poses a significant threat to the region's water quality and public health.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362797-heavy-metal-contamination-alarms-northern-thailand-rivers-at-risk/

 

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Police Launch Manhunt After Wealthy Thai Man Found Dead in Suspected Robbery

 

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Authorities in Surin province are on the hunt for a suspect following the grisly discovery of Pratheep Kongthawee, a 63-year-old LGBTQIA+ man found dead with a stab wound at his home in the Mueang district. The victim's multiple gold accessories were reported missing, intensifying suspicions of a robbery-motivated murder.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362798-police-launch-manhunt-after-wealthy-thai-man-found-dead-in-suspected-robbery/

 

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Woman in Phayao Narrowly Avoids Collision with Giant King Cobra

 

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A surprising encounter on a rural road in Phayao left a woman shaken after a near miss with a giant king cobra. The unsettling incident unfolded on 4th June, between Ban Wang Bong and Ban Huai Son, when the 3-metre-long serpent suddenly appeared, forcing the driver to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362799-woman-in-phayao-narrowly-avoids-collision-with-giant-king-cobra/

 

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Bumbling Burglars Arrested After Targeting Ex-Judge's Home in Pattaya

 

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In a case of crime not paying, two hapless burglars found themselves in police custody after unwittingly breaking into the holiday home of an esteemed retired judge in Pattaya. The ill-fated caper unfolded on 4th June, culminating in the swift arrest of the suspects in Chon Buri’s Nongprue subdistrict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362800-bumbling-burglars-arrested-after-targeting-ex-judges-home-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand Plans Casino-Entertainment Complex to Spur Economic Growth

 

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The Thai government has set its sights on a new economic strategy by launching an entertainment complex featuring a casino, projecting it to boost the country's GDP by 0.8%. The "Thailand Entertainment Complex," unveiled by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, is designed to rejuvenate Thailand's tourism and service economy by attracting more international visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362801-thailand-plans-casino-entertainment-complex-to-spur-economic-growth/

 

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Thailand Plans Stricter Measures for Casinos to Combat Money Laundering

 

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In a bold move to legalise and regulate gambling, Thailand is set to implement robust measures aimed at recording and monitoring the financial transactions of casino visitors. This initiative forms part of the government's efforts to gain support for a bill legalising gambling venues within new integrated resorts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362802-thailand-plans-stricter-measures-for-casinos-to-combat-money-laundering/

 

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