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Foreign Man Damages ATM Outside Indian Restaurant in Pattaya After Card Is Swallowed

 

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Police are searching for a foreign national who caused significant damage to an ATM in Pattaya after his bank card was swallowed during a failed transaction. The incident occurred around 16:35 on 14 June, in front of an Indian restaurant on Thappraya Road in Pattaya, Chonburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363683-foreign-man-damages-atm-outside-indian-restaurant-in-pattaya-after-card-is-swallowed/

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Tourist Fined 5,000 Baht After Driving Jeep Onto Kamala Beach & Getting Stuck

 

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A Middle Eastern tourist from UAE, found himself in an embarrassing situation after recklessly driving a white jeep onto Kamala Beach, only to become hopelessly stuck in the soft sand. The incident occurred in front of the Hyatt Regency Kamala Resort in Kathu District, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363698-tourist-fined-5000-baht-after-driving-jeep-onto-kamala-beach-getting-stuck/

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Pattaya’s Entertainment Zones and Taxi System Get a Major Makeover

 

Picture courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Pattaya is all set for a massive makeover! The bustling Bang Lamung district has launched a bold plan to transform its entertainment zones and motorbike taxi system, aiming to keep pace with the growing tide of tourists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363715-pattaya’s-entertainment-zones-and-taxi-system-get-a-major-makeover/

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Thailand Battles Covid Surge with 12,000 Cases in a Single Day

 

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Thailand is in the grip of a new Covid-19 wave as over 12,000 people tested positive on Friday, as confirmed by the Department of Disease Control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363723-thailand-battles-covid-surge-with-12000-cases-in-a-single-day/

 

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Dutch Embassy Sale Sparks Debate in Bangkok

 

Dutch Embassy Bangkok. File photo.

 

The Dutch Association in Thailand is taking action against a plan to sell the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok. The embassy, located on the prestigious 206 Wireless Road, faces potential sale to local developers as part of a Dutch government cost-cutting initiative. Willem Pentermann, chairman of the association, discovered the plan from De Telegraaf, a Dutch newspaper.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363724-dutch-embassy-sale-sparks-debate-in-bangkok/

 

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Thailand to Regulate Ride-Hailing Apps Within 90 Days for Fairer Competition

 

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In a significant shift for ride-hailing services, Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) is acting swiftly to bring digital platforms like Grab under new regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363725-thailand-to-regulate-ride-hailing-apps-within-90-days-for-fairer-competition/

 

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Cambodian PM Hun Manet Prepares for Migrant Worker Repatriation from Thailand

 

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The Cambodian government is on high alert, ready to welcome back its migrant workers from Thailand, should a mass return become necessary. Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured the nation that all relevant sectors, from security forces to local administrations in border provinces, have been activated to coordinate safety,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363726-cambodian-pm-hun-manet-prepares-for-migrant-worker-repatriation-from-thailand/

 

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Neighbour Shoots Motorcycle Repairman Over Late-Night Noise in Khon Kaen

 

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A long-running dispute over noise between neighbours turned violent in the early hours of morning of 15 June, when a 57-year-old man shot his neighbour in the head following a confrontation over loud noise from a motorcycle repair shop.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363727-neighbour-shoots-motorcycle-repairman-over-late-night-noise-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Woman Killed After Car Plunges Off Road in Bangkok
 

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A woman has died after her car veered off the Srinakarin-Romklao Road in Bangkok during the early hours of the morning. Authorities are urgently reviewing nearby CCTV footage to determine the cause of the tragic accident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363728-woman-killed-after-car-plunges-off-road-in-bangkok/

 

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Drive Drunk, Lose Your Car: Thailand’s OAG Pushes Tough New Proposal

 

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A bold new initiative by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) might see drunk drivers losing more than just their licence – their cars could be seized too! Renowned legal academic Pokpong Srisanit from Thammasat University has thrown his weight behind these newly introduced guidelines, suggesting that those who drive under the influence demonstrate a blatant disregard for public safety, warranting such stringent measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363730-drive-drunk-lose-your-car-thailand’s-oag-pushes-tough-new-proposal/

 

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Tattoo Artist Fatally Stabbed at Temple Fair in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

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A well-known local tattoo artist was stabbed to death in a frenzied knife attack during a temple fair, shocking onlookers and causing widespread panic among festivalgoers. Police have arrested the suspected attacker, who is reportedly a notorious figure in the local community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363729-tattoo-artist-fatally-stabbed-at-temple-fair-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Escalator Incident in Nakhon Si Thammarat: Pupil’s Foot Trapped in Shopping Mall

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A student suffered injuries after his right foot was trapped in an escalator at a major shopping centre in Nakhon Si Thammarat on the evening of 14 June. The incident occurred at around 19:00 on the third floor of Sahathai Plaza, located on Sriprach Road in the city centre.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363731-escalator-incident-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-pupil’s-foot-trapped-in-shopping-mall/

 

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Ice Cream Vendor Shooting Suspect Arrested in Prachinburi – Revenge Motive Revealed
 

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Police have arrested a 64-year-old man who allegedly shot a fellow ice cream vendor during a bitter feud over territory and personal grievances. The incident, which took place on the evening of 14 June, left the 49-year-old female vendor critically injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363733-ice-cream-vendor-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-prachinburi-–-revenge-motive-revealed/

 

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Buriram: Woman Crushed to Death by Road Roller That Fell from Trailer

 

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A 53-year-old woman was killed instantly when a road roller fell from a trailer and crushed her while she was tending buffaloes near her home in Buri Ram province. The incident occurred at a sharp bend near Ban Janieng School, on the road between Ban Janieng and Ban Song Chan in Krasang District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363734-buriram-woman-crushed-to-death-by-road-roller-that-fell-from-trailer/

 

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Police Colonel Flees Scene After Crashing into Vehicle & Stall in Chonburi
 

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A senior police officer recently transferred to an administrative post in the Region 2 Provincial Police Operation Centre has caused outrage after crashing his white pickup truck into a roadside stall and a parked vehicle before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred on 12 June, at the Hua Phai traffic lights in Phanat Nikhom district, Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363735-police-colonel-flees-scene-after-crashing-into-vehicle-stall-in-chonburi/

 

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Thailand and Cambodia Reach Agreement on Fruit Truck Dispute, Chanthaburi Shipments Still Blocked

 

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Cambodian authorities have agreed to allow Thai fruit trucks to enter Koh Kong province via the Had Lek permanent border crossing, following a temporary ban. However, shipments from Chanthaburi remain barred, in what appears to be a retaliatory move linked to import restrictions on Cambodian mangoes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363682-cambodia-bans-thai-fruit-agricultural-imports-disrupting-trade-in-trat/#findComment-19874474

 

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Woman's Cannabis Nap Sparks False Alarm at Mabprachan Reservoir

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

A case of mistaken identity as a woman napping after consuming cannabis was thought to be dead, prompting a swift rescue response.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363736-womans-cannabis-nap-sparks-false-alarm-at-mabprachan reservoir/

 

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Man Stabs Partner 30 Times After She Reunites with Ex-Husband

 

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In a horrifying case of jealous rage, a 27-year-old man stabbed his partner to death with more than 30 knife wounds after she tried to end their relationship to return to her former husband. The brutal killing occurred just after midnight on 15 June in the woman’s bedroom in Wang Thong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Kamphaeng Phet Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363737-man-stabs-partner-30-times-after-she-reunites-with-ex-husband/

 

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Three-Metre Python Surprises Homeowner in Sattahip

 

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A woman in Sattahip received a shock early morning on 15 June, when she opened her front door and came face-to-face with a massive python lying just outside. The unexpected visitor has since sparked a frenzy among local lottery enthusiasts, who believe the snake’s appearance is a sign of impending good fortune.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363738-three-metre-python-surprises-homeowner-in-sattahip/

 

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Man 64, Found Stabbed to Death in Surat Thani Home – Brother-in-Law Under Suspicion

 

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A 64-year-old man has been found dead with multiple stab wounds inside a terraced house in Surat Thani province, prompting a murder investigation in which the victim’s brother-in-law has become a key person of interest.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363739-man-64-found-stabbed-to-death-in-surat-thani-home-–-brother-in-law-under-suspicion/

 

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Man Arrested Over Motorcycle Garage Shooting That Left 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in BKK

 

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The Crime Suppression Division officers have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly gun attack on a motorcycle repair shop in Bangkok, believed to have stemmed from a dispute over a pawned motorcycle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363740-man-arrested-over-motorcycle-garage-shooting-that-left-1-dead-1-seriously-injured-in-bkk/

 

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Chiang Rai Prepares for Legal Status Process for Over 80,000 Stateless Residents

 

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More than 80,000 people in Chiang Rai are eligible to apply for legal status under a Cabinet resolution aimed at regularising the status of long-term stateless residents. The government has approved a central budget of 123 million baht to support the process, which is set to begin on 30 June 2025.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363743-chiang-rai-prepares-for-legal-status-process-for-over-80000-stateless-residents/

 

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Phetchabun: Forest Dispute Ends in Triple Fatality

 

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A bitter land dispute in Phetchabun Province has ended in tragedy, with three people dead in what police believe was a murder-suicide driven by revenge.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363744-phetchabun-forest-dispute-ends-in-triple-fatality/

 

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Uncle and Nephew Drown in Deadly Overflow Weir in Nakhon Phanom
 

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An incident has claimed the lives of an uncle and his nephew after they were swept away by powerful currents while attempting to cross the overflowing I-Pu weir in Nakhon Phanom province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363745-uncle-and-nephew-drown-in-deadly-overflow-weir-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

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International Call Centre Busted in Pattaya, Car & Cash Seized in Cybercrime Raid

 

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Police have dismantled an international call centre syndicate operating in Pattaya, seizing over 900,000 baht in cash and a luxury vehicle in a raid that marks a blow to transnational cybercrime.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363746-international-call-centre-busted-in-pattaya-car-cash-seized-in-cybercrime-raid/

 

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Iranian Man Arrested for Overstaying Thai Visa After Dating Local Woman

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

An Iranian national was nabbed by Samut Sakhon immigration police for overstaying his visa after courting a Thai woman via a dating app.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363749-iranian-man-arrested-for-overstaying-thai-visa-after-dating-local-woman/

 

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Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Expat Workers to Protect Local Jobs

 

File photo for courtesy of Siam Rath

 

In a bold move, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on expatriates occupying jobs reserved for Thai citizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363756-thailand-cracks-down-on-illegal-expat-workers-to-protect-local-jobs/

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 Cambodia Targets Thai District with Long-Range Artiller

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

In a chilling development, the Thai Army announced Cambodia is aiming long-range artillery at Thailand's Kantharalak district in Si Sa Ket. Army spokesman Maj-Gen Winthai Suvaree revealed that Cambodia's artillery can strike within Thai borders, prompting necessary adjustments in Thai troop deployment to counteract the threat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363759-cambodia-targets-thai-district-with-long-range-artillery/

 

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Thai Military Tops Government in Trust Over Cambodia Dispute: Survey

 

File photo courtesy of THai PBS World

 

The Thai military is deemed more trustworthy than the government in addressing the ongoing border disputes with Cambodia, as revealed by a NIDA poll conducted between June 9th and 11th. The survey tapped into the views of 1,310 participants on their confidence and satisfaction regarding the roles of the government, military, and Foreign Ministry in this matter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363761-thai-military-tops-government-in-trust-over-cambodia-dispute-survey/