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Dutch Expat Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Fraud in Crime Crackdown

 

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A Dutch expatriate has been arrested in Phuket, accused of defrauding a German woman of hundreds of thousands of baht. This arrest is part of a nationwide crime crackdown initiated by the Royal Thai Police (RTP).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364043-dutch-expat-arrested-in-phuket-for-alleged-fraud-in-crime-crackdown/

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Irish Woman Jailed in Norway for Cannabis Smuggling from Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of the Irish Mirror

 

An Irish woman has been sentenced to three years in a Norwegian prison after being caught with nearly 30 kilogrammes of cannabis in her luggage. Jamie Mahon, 32, from Drogheda, Co Louth, was arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364044-irish-woman-jailed-in-norway-for-cannabis-smuggling-from-thailand/

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Police Raid Uncovers Illegal Activities in Pattaya

 

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Over 50 police officers conducted a raid on an illegal entertainment complex in Pattaya, arresting 50 foreigners involved in gambling, a call centre scam, and prostitution. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364053-police-raid-uncovers-illegal-activities-in-pattaya/

 

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Bhumjaithai Party Quits Thai Coalition, Slams PM Paetongtarn Over Cambodia Call

 

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BANGKOK – The Bhumjaithai Party announced its withdrawal from the Thai government coalition, criticising Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for damaging national honour through a phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364081-bhumjaithai-party-quits-thai-coalition-slams-pm-paetongtarn-over-cambodia-call/

 

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Singaporean Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport Linked to Trafficking Ring

 

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BANGKOK - Singaporean suspect with multiple warrants arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport, linked to transnational human trafficking and prostitution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364082-singaporean-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi airport-linked-to-trafficking-ring/

 

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Chinese Robbery Suspect Caught at Suvarnabhumi in Joint Thai–Hong Kong Police Operation

 

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Hong Kong police collaborate with Thai immigration to apprehend a Chinese suspect accused of stealing luxury goods worth over 10 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364083-chinese-robbery-suspect-caught-at-suvarnabhumi-in-joint-thai–hong-kong-police-operation/

 

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Miracle Escape for Family of Three After Pickup Truck is Speared by Guardrail

 

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A family of three miraculously survived a road crash on the morning of 18 June, when their pickup truck collided with a roadside guardrail near Lampang.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364084-miracle-escape-for-family-of-three-after-pickup-truck-is-speared-by-guardrail/

 

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Australian, British Nationals Face Thai Court Over 40 Billion Baht Fraud Operation

 

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In a dramatic swoop by Thai police, thirteen foreign nationals, including five Australians and six Britons, have been remanded in custody for allegedly running a scam call centre in Thailand targeting Australians.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363958-thai-police-dismantle-scam-ring-targeting-australians-arrest-13-foreign-nationals/page/2/#findComment-19882122

 

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Waves of Kindness: Schoolgirl Receives Over 1 Million Baht in Donations After Heartbreaking Story Goes Viral

 

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A flood of public generosity has changed the life of a 14-year-old schoolgirl left living alone after her mother died, her grandmother passed away and her father was imprisoned. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363962-heartbreaking-story-of-schoolgirl-living-alone-after-mother’s-death-father’s-imprisonment/page/2/#findComment-19882124

 

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Loan Shark Gang Member Arrested for Home Invasion, Assault & Shooting in Nakhon Sawan

 

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A man linked to a violent loan shark gang has been arrested by The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after allegedly invading a debtor’s home, assaulting the victim and firing two gunshots into the residence before fleeing the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364086-loan-shark-gang-member-arrested-for-home-invasion-assault-shooting-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

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15-Year-Old Boy Shoots Father in Domestic Abuse Case in Buriram

 

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A 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting his biological father eight times, leaving him in critical condition, in what appears to be a case stemming from years of domestic abuse.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364087-15-year-old-boy-shoots-father-in-domestic-abuse-case-in-buriram/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Collision with Lorry in Bang Lamung
 

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A 21-year-old man has died following a crash between his large motorcycle and a 10-wheel lorry at the Guan Yu intersection on the Crocodile Farm–Nong Ket Yai Road in Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364088-motorcyclist-killed-in-high-speed-collision-with-lorry-in-bang-lamung/

 

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Over 30 Baby Pythons Found Crawling on Power Cables and Fences in Lampang Village
 

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Residents of a village in Mae Moh district, Lampang province, were left alarmed and frightened after more than 30 baby pythons were discovered slithering across power pole cables and the fences of local homes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364089-over-30-baby-pythons-found-crawling-on-power-cables-and-fences-in-lampang-village/

 

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Over 1.3 Million Cartons of Illegal Cigarettes Seized - Fines Almost 1.8 Billion Baht

 

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The Excise Department has revealed the results of a sweeping crackdown on illegal tobacco smuggling across Thailand’s eastern provinces, uncovering over 1.3 million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in the first eight months of the fiscal year. The estimated fines related to the seizures have now almost reached an astonishing 1.8 billion baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364090-over-13-million-cartons-of-illegal-cigarettes-seized-fines-almost-18-billion-baht/

 

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Criminal case file against local politician submitted to Attorney-General over election day assault on border police

 

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The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has officially handed over a substantial case file against local councillor Siradon Plai-duang, known as “Sor Golf” and nine others to the Attorney-General’s Office, in connection with the violent assault on a border patrol police officer at a polling station during recent elections.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360410-son-of-prominent-mp-sparks-violence-at-songkhla-polling-station/page/2/#findComment-19882156

 

 

 

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Satun Hosts Second Public Hearing on New Airport Project to Boost Tourism & Connectivity
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

The Department of Airports held its second public hearing on the proposed construction of a new airport in Satun Province. The meeting, which took place at the Aphaianuraj 1 Conference Room of the Sinkiatiburi Hotel in Mueang District, brought together local officials, project consultants, and a wide range of stakeholders to discuss the project’s design and environmental impact assessment (EIA).

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364091-satun-hosts-second-public-hearing-on-new-airport-project-to-boost-tourism-connectivity/

 

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14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Family Starves for Weeks, Surviving Only on Tap Water
 

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An incident has shocked the community of Pak Kret in Nonthaburi province after a 14-year-old boy was found dead in his home, having reportedly succumbed to prolonged starvation. His parents, found severely emaciated and barely conscious, were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364092-14-year-old-boy-dies-after-family-starves-for-weeks-surviving-only-on-tap-water/

 

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District Chief Raids Krabi Temple, Arrests Monk with Drugs and Firearm
 

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A monk from a well-known temple in Krabi was arrested in his monastic quarters after being found in possession of methamphetamine tablets and a firearm, following an anti-drug operation led by the district chief.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364094-district-chief-raids-krabi-temple-arrests-monk-with-drugs-and-firearm/

 

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Brazilian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport on Traffic Violation Warrant

 

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A 35-year-old Brazilian national, whose name was not disclosed, was arrested by Thai immigration officers at Phuket International Airport on the morning of 15 June, after it was discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant related to a traffic offence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364095-brazilian-man-arrested-at-phuket-airport-on-traffic-violation-warrant/
 

 

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14-Year-Old Boy Killed After Rival Throws Rock During Motorbike Chase in Ang Thong
 

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A 14-year-old boy has died following a violent altercation involving a group of teenagers on motorcycles in Ang Thong province. The victim, identified as Bodin or “Earth,” was struck in the face by a rock thrown by a rival and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364096-14-year-old-boy-killed-after-rival-throws-rock-during-motorbike-chase-in-ang-thong/

 

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Policeman’s Son Steals Father’s Gun, Shoots Man in Phatthalung

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A 30-year-old man was shot and injured on the morning of 18 June, after being attacked at his home in Phatthalung province by the son of a police officer. The shooting, believed to be drug-related, took place in Moo 7, Charat subdistrict, Kong Ra district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364097-policeman’s-son-steals-father’s-gun-shoots-man-in phatthalung/

 

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Authorities Raid Illegal Gambling Den in Nonthaburi, Arrest 54 Suspects
 

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In a crackdown on illegal gambling, a combined force of local administrators and police officers raided a clandestine Dragon-Tigergambling den in Bang Yai district on the afternoon of 18 June, arresting 54 individuals and seizing substantial evidence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364099-authorities-raid-illegal-gambling-den-in nonthaburi-arrest-54-suspects/

 

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Police Arrest 23 Illegal Chinese Workers Masquerading as Tourists in Pattaya & Rayong

 

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Tourist Police have arrested 23 Chinese nationals working illegally, under the guise of tourists, following a crackdown on illegal foreign labour by the Royal Thai Police. The workers, who were found on construction sites in Rayong and Pattaya, were earning between 20,000 and 40,000 baht per month without valid work permits.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364100-police-arrest-23-illegal-chinese-workers-masquerading-as-tourists-in-pattaya-rayong/

 

 

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The Double Life of Dr. Air: Crime, Power, and the Collapse of a Thai Icon

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Pol Colonel Dr Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, once hailed as a promising figure in the Thai police, has seen her illustrious career unravel in dramatic fashion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364104-the-double-life-of-dr-air-crime-power-and-the-collapse-of-a-thai-icon/

 

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Thailand in Trouble: Expats Exit as Vietnam Steals the Show

 

Hoi An, Vietnam

 

For decades, Thailand was the go-to haven for expats seeking a tropical paradise with a friendly vibe and low cost of living. However, times are changing, as many are now leaving due to increased expenses and complicated bureaucratic processes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364035-thailand-in-trouble-expats-exit-as-vietnam-steals-the-show/

 

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Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Factories in Bid to Clean Up Industry

 

Industry Minister Akanat Promphan | Facebook The Nation

 

Thailand's Ministry of Industry, led by Minister Akanat Promphan, is intensifying efforts to shut down illegal factories, primarily targeting those owned by Chinese investors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364110-thailand-cracks-down-on-illegal-factories-in-bid-to-clean-up-industry/

 

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Turmoil Over Thai Casino Bill: Tourism Industry Sounds Alarm

 

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The looming dissolution of the House is not the only political storm brewing in Thailand. Tourism operators have sounded a warning against hasty decisions concerning the controversial casino legalisation attached to the Entertainment Complex Bill. With street protests a real risk, the fear is that the fragile tourism industry could suffer extensively.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364113-turmoil-over-thai-casino-bill-tourism-industry-sounds-alarm/

 

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Thailand Prepared with 60-Day Oil Reserve Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

 

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Thailand is on alert as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran causes a significant rise in global oil prices. With tensions simmering, Thailand assures the nation it has a 60-day oil reserve, as stated by Veerapat Kiatfuengfoo, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364115-thailand-prepared-with-60-day-oil-reserve-amid-israel-iran-tensions/

 

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2nd Army Chief Brushes Off Border Clash Comments, Focuses On Duty

 

FILE PHOTO- An overview of Cambodia's 11th century Hindu Preah Vihear temple, UNESCO's World Heritage, is seen in Preah Vihear province, about 245 kilometres (152 miles) north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith, File)

 

Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, the Commander of Thailand's 2nd Army Region, diffused potential tensions after clarifying a conversation with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364121-2nd-army-chief-brushes-off-border-clash-comments-focuses-on-duty/