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Chaos in Pattaya as British Man Attempts to End Life by Running into Traffic

 

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A dramatic scene unfolded in central Pattaya on the afternoon of 23 June, during a bout of heavy rain, as a British man, who was not named by authorities, reportedly attempted to end his life by running barefoot into moving traffic.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364636-chaos-in-pattaya-as-british-man-attempts-to-end-life-by-running-into-traffic/

 

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Axe Attack in Chon Buri: Road Dispute Escalates Violently

 

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In a startling incident in Chon Buri, Thailand, a road dispute turned violent when a man attacked another's car with an axe. The victim, Withit, 31, reported that his wife and their five-year-old son were in the vehicle during the attack.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364654-axe-attack-in-chon-buri-road-dispute-escalates-violently/

 

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HIV Surge in Phuket: Health Warning and Student in Viral Ordeal

 

Pictures courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Phuket is currently grappling with a significant rise in HIV and STD cases, as new figures reveal 244 recent infections, increasing the registered patient tally to 6,622. This alarming discovery has prompted urgent calls for enhanced public health measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364655-hiv-surge-in-phuket-health-warning-and-student-in-viral-ordeal/

 

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Thailand's Railway Expansion: A 297.9 Billion Baht Endeavour

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand is embarking on a transformative journey with the second phase of its ambitious double-track railway development project. Aiming to span 1,249 kilometres, this initiative comes with a hefty price tag of 297.9 billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364656-thailands-railway-expansion-a-2979-billion-baht-endeavour/

 

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Bangkok Taxi Dispute Sparks Debate Over Payment Methods

 

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In Bangkok, a taxi driver ignited a heated debate after refusing to accept a bank transfer and allegedly demanding extra fare from a passenger. The incident occurred when a female passenger needed to withdraw cash from an ATM, causing a delay.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364657-bangkok-taxi-dispute-sparks-debate-over-payment-methods/

 

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Time Bomb Scare in Phangnga: Two Men Arrested at Checkpoint

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Information Centre

 

In a dramatic turn of events in Phangnga province, two men were apprehended early Tuesday morning when police discovered a homemade time bomb in their vehicle at a routine checkpoint. The incident occurred near a bypass intersection in front of Phang Nga city hall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364658-time-bomb-scare-in-phangnga-two-men-arrested-at-checkpoint/

 

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DSI Seeks Frenchman in 18-Year-Old Thai Murder Mystery

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand is reaching out to a foreign national, likely French, believed to have crucial information about the 18-year-old unsolved murder of Japanese tourist Tomoko Kawashita in Sukhothai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364659-dsi-seeks-frenchman-in-18-year-old-thai-murder-mystery/

 

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Thai Hotels Warn of Job Cuts Amid Proposed Wage Hike

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Hotels & Resorts

 

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has expressed serious concerns about potential mass layoffs in the hotel industry if the government goes ahead with plans to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht next week. The association has urgently appealed to the prime minister, seeking to halt this proposal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364661-thai-hotels-warn-of-job-cuts-amid-proposed-wage-hike/

 

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Snake Swallows Gecko Whole, Causes Stir on Social Media

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a curious spectacle, a green snake was spotted slithering away from a Nakhon Ratchasima home, its belly conspicuously swollen after ingesting a gecko whole.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364662-snake-swallows-gecko-whole-causes-stir-on-social-media/

 

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US-Iran Tensions Plunge Thai Stocks to Historic Lows

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Global markets are reeling after a US military strike on Iran triggered fears of escalating Middle East conflict. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) took a hit, with stocks slumping to their lowest since the Covid-19 crash in 2020.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364663-us-iran-tensions-plunge-thai-stocks-to-historic-lows/

 

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Man Arrested for Threatening Girlfriend with Gun in Chon Buri

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young man was dramatically arrested following a heated altercation with his girlfriend, during which he allegedly brandished a firearm. This unsettling incident unfolded on the evening of 23rd June in the Bang Saray area of Sattahip district, Chon Buri, sparking immediate police intervention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364664-man-arrested-for-threatening-girlfriend-with-gun-in-chon-buri/

 

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Justice Minister Unveils New Rehabilitative Efforts in Phuket

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong made a pivotal visit to Phuket Provincial Prison on Saturday, bringing with him a renewed focus on inmate rehabilitation and well-being.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364665-justice-minister-unveils-new-rehabilitative-efforts-in-phuket/

 

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Sa Kaeo Tightens Border Amidst Oil Import Halt by Cambodia

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In response to Cambodia's recent halt on oil imports from Thailand, police in Sa Kaeo are ramping up inspections at the Khao Din border checkpoint. Historically, oil has been transported by sea, with the latest shipment on June 23 marking a crucial point in bilateral trade.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364666-sa-kaeo-tightens-border-amidst-oil-import-halt-by-cambodia/

 

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Thai Border Opens Briefly for Urgent Cambodian Medical Need

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a remarkable show of regional cooperation, Thai officials temporarily opened the Ban Khlong Luek crossing in Sa Kaeo province to ensure urgent medical care for a Cambodian man. This swift action came just an hour before a planned closure of the border.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364667-thai-border-opens-briefly-for-urgent-cambodian-medical-need/

 

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Elderly Thai Man Confesses to Fatal Shooting of Troubled Grandson

 

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In the heart of Nong Bua Lamphu, an 80-year-old man has surrendered to police after a tragic family altercation led to the death of his grandson. The incident took place in the Khao Kloi sub-district, where Poon, the grandfather, confessed to shooting 30-year-old Mongkhon during a heated encounter in a paddy field.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364669-elderly-thai-man-confesses-to-fatal-shooting-of-troubled-grandson/

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Controversial Call Puts Thai PM in Hot Water Amid Ethics Probe

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has launched a swift investigation into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following the leak of an explosive audio clip of her phone call with Cambodia’s Senate President, Hun Sen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364670-controversial-call-puts-thai-pm-in-hot-water-amid-ethics-probe/

 

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Pattaya Police Crack Down on Roadside Vendors Amid Traffic Chaos

 

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

In a bid to tackle mounting traffic issues, Pattaya's traffic police have launched a significant crackdown on roadside vendors, especially focusing on the three-wheeled food and merchandise carts that often obstruct busy streets. The operation primarily targets areas like Pattaya Beach Road and various congested side alleys.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364671-pattaya-police-crack-down-on-roadside-vendors-amid-traffic-chaos/

 

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Thai Man Shoots Sister-in-Law Over Meal Dispute

 

Photo via Hone Krasae

 

In a shocking incident, a man in Thailand's Kamphaeng Phet province was arrested for allegedly shooting his sister-in-law over a meal disagreement.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364673-thai-man-shoots-sister-in-law-over-meal-dispute/