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Thai Casino Controversy: Entertainment Bill Delayed Amid Confusion

 

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The Thai government has put the brakes on the hotly debated Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill. Originally set for a July 9 reading, the decision comes amid widespread public misunderstanding. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri clarified that the bill emphasises economic promotion, with only 10% concerning casinos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364849-thai-casino-controversy-entertainment-bill-delayed-amid-confusion/

 

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Thailand Wins Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination Award

 

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Thailand has been honoured with the Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination Award by India's esteemed Hospitality Horizon magazine. Announced on 26th June, this accolade celebrates Thailand's global recognition in wellness tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364853-thailand-wins-top-global-spa-wellness-destination-award/

 

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Fire Erupts Above Central Pattaya Bar, Customers Flee

 

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A fire broke out late afternoon on 25 June, in the heart of Pattaya, with flames engulfing the third floor of a commercial building housing a beer bar and rental rooms.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364855-fire-erupts-above-central-pattaya-bar-customers-flee/

 

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Armed Robbery at Chonburi Gold Shop – Off-Duty Police Officer Injured

 

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A brazen armed robbery occurred at the Lotus Baan Suan shopping complex in Chonburi’s Mueang District on the morning of 26 June, with a gold shop targeted and a police officer injured in a dramatic attempt to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364860-armed-robbery-at-chonburi-gold-shop-–-off-duty-police-officer-injured/

 

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Suspected Explosive Device Safely Detonated on Patong Beach
 

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists safely carried out a controlled detonation of a suspected explosive device found near Patong Beach on the morning of 26 June. The suspicious object was discovered close to a hotel near the busy Loma intersection on Thaweewong Road, a popular area frequented by both Thai and international tourists.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/

 

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Krabi on Alert as Two Suspicious Objects Found

 

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Authorities in Krabi are on high alert after two suspicious objects were discovered in separate locations in the provincial capital on the morning of 26 June. Bomb disposal experts (EOD) have been deployed to the scenes to investigate and ensure public safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364874-krabi-on-alert-as-two-suspicious-objects-found/

 

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UPDATE
Suspected Explosive Device Found and Neutralised at Promthep Cape, Phuket

 

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Authorities in Phuket successfully neutralised a suspicious device hidden near the popular tourist site of Promthep Cape, after a disposal operation by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/#findComment-19900648

 

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UPDATE
Phuket Airport Tightens Security with Five New Measures After Suspicious Object Found on Motorcycle

 

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Phuket International Airport (HKT) has announced the implementation of five enhanced security measures following the discovery of a suspicious object hidden on a parked motorcycle near the domestic terminal on 25 June.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364814-bomb-scare-at-phuket-airport-as-suspect-device-found-in-motorcycle/#findComment-19900951

 

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Rising Pedestrian Deaths Highlight Urgent Need for Enhanced Safety Measures

 

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A recent report from the Department of Disease Control reveals a shocking increase in pedestrian fatalities, with 5,066 deaths recorded between 2015 and 2024, averaging 506 annually. This spike underscores the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364899-rising-pedestrian-deaths-highlight-urgent-need-for-enhanced-safety-measures/

 

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Thai Restaurants Face Tougher Year Than Pandemic Era

 

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The Thai restaurant industry is experiencing a tumultuous year, with economic uncertainties and a decline in tourism affecting growth. Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has adjusted its projections, forecasting a value of 646 billion baht for 2025, a notable downgrade. This revision indicates a tepid 2.8% growth, down from the previous estimate of 4.6%.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364901-thai-restaurants-face-tougher-year-than-pandemic-era/

 

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PM's Conversation with Cambodian Leader Sparks Corruption Probe

 

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is probing an audio recording involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The clip has sparked significant interest due to its sensitive nature.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364902-pms-conversation-with-cambodian-leader-sparks-corruption-probe/

 

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Chaos in Pattaya: Viral Fight Highlights City's Nightlife Issues

 

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Pattaya’s nightlife took a chaotic twist yesterday when a brawl between two Thai women erupted near the famous Walking Street. This tumultuous scene, captured in a 79-second video, has quickly garnered attention online. Despite the early hour, the area buzzed with music and activity, raising questions about the city's enforcement of bar closing times.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364903-chaos-in-pattaya-viral-fight-highlights-citys-nightlife-issues/

 

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Thailand Mobilizes Troops and Prisoners for Fruit Harvest

 

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In response to a severe labor shortage and to ensure a successful fruit harvest, Thailand's Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has launched a comprehensive plan to assist farmers across the country. With military personnel and select prisoners stepping in to fill the labor gap, the initiative aims to streamline fruit distribution from both the northern and southern regions of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364904-thailand-mobilizes-troops-and-prisoners-for-fruit-harvest/

 

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Major Drug Bust in Bangkok: Suspect Apprehended with Massive Stash

 

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Bangkok police have successfully arrested a 45-year-old man, known as a key figure in the drug trade within the Thonburi area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364906-major-drug-bust-in-bangkok-suspect-apprehended-with-massive-stash/

 

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Pattaya Driver Feud: Ride-Hailing Tensions Rise

 

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A driveway dispute in central Pattaya nearly escalated into violence when a Bolt motorbike taxi driver allegedly brandished a knife during an argument with a local resident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364907-pattaya-driver-feud-ride-hailing-tensions-rise/

 

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Online Adult Content Operation in Ayutthaya Shut Down

 

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In Ayutthaya, a woman has been arrested for operating a successful online subscription service offering adult content, reportedly earning millions of baht over the last three years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364908-online-adult-content-operation-in-ayutthaya-shut-down/

 

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Grandmother's Fatal Mistake: Misunderstanding Leads to Tragedy

 

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In a heartbreaking incident fueled by a misunderstanding, a 69-year-old woman fatally stabbed a 14-year-old boy, wrongly believing he had assaulted her grandson. The incident unfolded on June 25 in the Tha Khanon subdistrict of Surat Thani province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364909-grandmothers-fatal-mistake-misunderstanding-leads-to-tragedy/

 

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Push for Gender Recognition Law Following Same-Sex Marriage Milestone

 

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Thailand is at a crucial juncture in its journey towards LGBTQI+ equality following the historic legalisation of same-sex marriage. Advocates are now pressing the government to expedite the enactment of a gender recognition law, marking this as the next step in securing comprehensive rights for the community.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364911-push-for-gender-recognition-law-following-same-sex-marriage-milestone/

 

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Thai PM Visits Sa Kaeo to Address Border Control and Safety

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to visit Sa Kaeo province on Thursday, focusing on border security and supporting personnel amid heightened concerns about cross-border crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364912-thai-pm-visits-sa-kaeo-to-address-border-control-and-safety/