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Anutin Rejects Misdirection Claims on Cannabis and Casino Policies

 

Pictures courtesy of Anutin Charnvirakul Facebook

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has firmly rejected accusations that his party mishandled the cannabis policy, particularly regarding its medical application. In addition, he's distanced himself from any endorsement of legalising casinos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364772-anutin-rejects-misdirection-claims-on-cannabis-and-casino-policies/

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Pattaya's Cannabis Shops Face Uncertain Future Amid Policy Shift

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

The bustling cannabis market in Pattaya is facing turbulence following a recent announcement by Thailand's Public Health Ministry. The new directive intends to restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364769-pattayas-cannabis-shops-face-uncertain-future-amid-policy-shift/

 

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Drunken Turkish Teen's Meltdown at Bangkok’s Khao San Road

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A Turkish teen caused chaos on Bangkok’s Khao San Road after losing his passport, leading to a violent altercation and arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364770-drunken-teens-meltdown-at-bangkok’s-khao-san-road/

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Immigration Police Bust Swedish Fraudster in Pattaya Condo Raid

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A Swedish national, aged 39 and identified as Ludde, has been arrested in Pattaya as part of a major sweep against transnational crime by Thai immigration police. Ludde was taken into custody at a condominium in the vibrant tourist hotspot, following a red notice warrant from European authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364807-immigration-police-bust-swedish-fraudster-in-pattaya-condo-raid/

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Kitten Clings to Life: Survives 240-Kilometre Ride on Car’s Drive Shaft

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

A daring black kitten miraculously survived a 240-kilometre journey clinging to a car's drive shaft, finally finding a loving home in Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364808-kitten-clings-to-life-survives-240-kilometre-ride-on-car’s-drive-shaft/

 

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Nicobar Islands Rocked by 15 Earthquakes

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

On 25th June, the popular Facebook page "Mitrearth" reported over 15 moderate earthquakes in the Andaman Sea, urging locals to stay informed and review evacuation routes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364809-nicobar-islands-rocked-by-15-earthquakes/

 

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Police Set to Flood Streets for Saturday's Protest at Victory Monument

 

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

A whopping 1,200 strong police force is mobilised for a Saturday demonstration at Bangkok's Victory Monument. Protesters are reminded to act legally and respect public spaces, as stated by Naewna.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364810-police-set-to-flood-streets-for-saturdays-protest-at-victory-monument/

 

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Phuket Corruption Scandal: Deputy Mayor Jailed, Others Appeal

 

File photo of Photo of Thaworn Chirapattanasophon

 

A corruption scandal rocks Phuket as Deputy Mayor Thaworn Chirapattanasophon is sentenced to four years in jail. This comes amid allegations linked to an incomplete construction project involving the Bang Yai Canal. Despite the project's failure, an unauthorised extension was greenlighted, resulting in severe governmental loss.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364811-phuket-corruption-scandal-deputy-mayor-jailed-others-appeal/

 

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Cannabis Advocates to Rally July 7 Against Recriminalisation Plans

 

FILE--A customer sits outside a cannabis shop in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

Thai cannabis supporters are gearing up for a mass rally on 7 July at the Ministry of Public Health's headquarters. The protest opposes the government's plan to recriminalise cannabis three years after its removal from the narcotics list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364812-cannabis-advocates-to-rally-july-7-against-recriminalisation-plans/

 

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Prawit Targets Paetongtarn Over Diplomatic Missteps with Cambodia

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK - Paiboon Nititawan, Secretary-General of the Palang Pracharath Party, announced that party leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed MPs to join opposition parties in filing a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364813-prawit-targets-paetongtarn-over-diplomatic-missteps-with-cambodia/

 

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Bomb Scare at Phuket Airport as Suspect Device Found in Motorcycle

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin

 

A major security alert was triggered at Phuket International Airport on the afternoon of 25 June, after authorities discovered a motorcycle suspected of concealing an explosive device in the domestic terminal car park.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364814-bomb-scare-at-phuket-airport-as-suspect-device-found-in-motorcycle/

 

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Bedridden Elderly Woman Killed in Chonburi House Fire
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An early morning blaze engulfed a two-storey home in Chonburi, claiming the life of a 78-year-old bedridden woman and leaving her son unconscious after suffering smoke inhalation and burns.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364815-bedridden-elderly-woman-killed-in-chonburi-house-fire/

 

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Police Raid in 3 Provinces Uncovers Chinese Nominee Firm in Heavy Machinery Rental Scheme

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

In a coordinated operation across three provinces, police have raided the premises of a suspected Chinese nominee firm involved in the illicit rental of heavy machinery, uncovering a complex network of financial deception, nominee shareholders and suspected tax evasion.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364816-police-raid-in-3-provinces-uncovers-chinese-nominee-firm-in-heavy-machinery-rental-scheme/

 

 

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Luxury Cars and Assets Seized in Icon Group Case Investigation

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News
 

Authorities have confiscated luxury cars and branded goods worth a total of 146 million baht for investigation in the Icon Group fraud case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364817-luxury-cars-and-assets-seized-in-icon-group-case-investigation/

 

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Three-Vehicle Collision Involving Police Pickup Leaves Man Injured in Nakhon Pathom
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A three-vehicle crash involving a police vehicle and two civilian pickup trucks took place on the morning of 25 June in Nakhon Pathom province, leaving one man injured and trapped inside a vehicle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364818-three-vehicle-collision-involving-police-pickup-leaves-man-injured-in-nakhon-pathom/

 

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Armed Man Douses Home with Petrol, Fires Crossbow at Police Before Fleeing
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A dramatic and prolonged standoff unfolded in Nakhon Phanom province, after a mentally disturbed man barricaded himself inside his home, threatened to burn it down and fired multiple crossbow shots at law enforcement officers over several tense hours, before eventually fleeing under the cover of night.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364819-armed-man-douses-home-with-petrol-fires-crossbow-at-police-before-fleeing/

 

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Missing Mother Found Dead in Drainage Pipe in Lampang
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A desperate search for a missing woman in Lampang ended in heartbreak after her body was discovered lodged in a drainage pipe, four days after she was last seen.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364820-missing-mother-found-dead-in-drainage-pipe-in-lampang/

 

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Man Stabs Fiancée Before Taking His Own Life
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked the province of Roi Et, after a man brutally stabbed his fiancée and then fatally shot himself, believing he had killed her.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364821-man-stabs-fiancée-before-taking-his-own-life/

 

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Two Fishermen Saved After Boat Breaks Apart in Rough Seas off Krabi
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Two local fishermen were rescued after clinging to plastic containers in rough seas off the coast of Krabi, after their longtail boat was smashed apart by strong waves and high winds. The incident occurred on 24 June in the waters between Koh Poda and Koh Gai, within the Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364822-two-fishermen-saved-after-boat-breaks-apart-in-rough-seas-off-krabi/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing at Bend Beneath ‘Reduce Speed’ Sign

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint News

 

A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning when a man lost control of his motorcycle on a dark, winding stretch of road in Rayong province, crashing to his death beneath a sign that ironically warned drivers to “Reduce Speed.”

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364823-motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-at-bend-beneath-‘reduce-speed’-sign/

 

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Authorities Dismantle Wildlife Trafficking Network, Seize 100kg of Rare Animal Carcasses

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Authorities have raided an illegal wildlife trafficking operation along the northern border, seizing more than 100 kilograms of rare and protected animal carcasses and arresting two Laotian nationals.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364824-authorities-dismantle-wildlife-trafficking-network-seize-100kg-of-rare-animal-carcasses/

 

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Women Duped by Cambodian Guide While Attempting to Illegally Cross Border to Return Home

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Four Thai women who had been working in Cambodia were arrested after allegedly paying a Cambodian guide to smuggle them back into Thailand via a natural border crossing, only to be abandoned mid-journey. One of the women called her boyfriend for help, but he too was arrested when he arrived to pick them up.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364825-women-duped-by-cambodian-guide-while-attempting-to-illegally-cross-border-to-return-home/

 

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Container Seized at Laem Chabang Port After 71,000 E-Cigarettes Discovered

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

Authorities have seized a shipping container loaded with more than 71,000 disposable e-cigarettes, valued at over 14 million baht, in a major operation targeting illegal imports at Laem Chabang Port.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364826-container-seized-at-laem-chabang-port-after-71000-e-cigarettes-discovered/

 

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Lamphun Man Makes Thousands of Hoax Calls to Emergency Services Due to Stress & Unemployment
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A man in Lamphun has been found to be placing an astonishing 3,000 to 4,000 nuisance calls per month to the emergency hotline 191, using the service as a way to relieve stress. Authorities opted not to arrest him, choosing instead to offer assistance and emotional support.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364827-lamphun-man-makes-thousands-of-hoax-calls-to-emergency-services-due-to-stress-unemployment/

 

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Tourist Police Host Delegates from 27 Nations, Showcasing AI Surveillance

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Tourism Police Bureau welcomed diplomatic representatives from 27 countries at its headquarters on 25 June, unveiling advanced technology initiatives to boost tourist safety and strengthen international cooperation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364828-tourist-police-host-delegates-from-27-nations-showcasing-ai-surveillance/

 

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Songthaew Crosses Median in Rainstorm, Crashes Into Two Lorries

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A road crash occurred on the morning of 25 June in Chachoengsao province, when a yellow passenger songthaew driver, veered out of control during heavy rain and crossed into oncoming traffic, crashing into both a six-wheeled lorry and a ten-wheeled truck. Miraculously, the driver survived.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364829-songthaew-crosses-median-in-rainstorm-crashes-into-two-lorries/

 

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Illegal Migrant Crackdown on Koh Phangan: Surat Thani Police Arrest Workers and Employers
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Police in Surat Thani have launched a targeted crackdown on illegal migrant workers and their employers on Koh Phangan, arresting multiple individuals in an operation aimed at tackling illegal immigration and associated offences.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364830-illegal-migrant-crackdown-on-koh-phangan-surat-thani-police-arrest-workers-employers/

 

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Man, 51 Slaughtered and Dumped in Village Pond

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

In a gruesome discovery, police found the body of a 51-year-old man brutally murdered and dumped in a pond behind a village in Si Wilai district, Bueng Kan Province. Shockingly, the victim’s older brother witnessed the attack but was too afraid to intervene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364832-man-51-slaughtered-and-dumped-in-village-pond/

 

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Thai PM Calls Meeting to Discuss Police Pay Hike

 

Picture courtesy of Facebook Royal Thai Police 

 

The Thai Prime Minister has scheduled a key meeting to discuss police salary adjustments and computer science criteria.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364839-thai-pm-calls-meeting-to-discuss-police-pay-hike/

 

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Lawyer Seeks Dissolution of Pheu Thai Over Explosive Leaked Clip

 

File photo courtesy od Thai PBS World

 

A dramatic turn in Thai politics emerged as lawyer Tiwa Karnkasang submitted a striking petition to the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday. He pushed for the dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partners, hinging on an incendiary audio clip allegedly revealing misconduct by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364843-lawyer-seeks-dissolution-of-pheu-thai-over-explosive-leaked-clip/