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Swedish Man Beaten by Girlfriend & Mob of 10 Men in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya

 

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A Swedish national has filed a police report following a shocking and brutal assault in central Pattaya, leaving him with blood streaming down his face and injuries. The incident occurred late night on 28 June, in Soi Buakhao, a popular area for nightlife and bars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365148-swedish-man-beaten-by-girlfriend-mob-of-10-men-in-soi-buakhao-pattaya/

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Indian Tourist Robbed After Beach Encounter in Pattaya

 

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An Indian tourist was left disappointed early morning on 29 June, after a woman he invited to his hotel room allegedly made off with his valuables.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365127-indian-tourist-robbed-after-beach-encounter-in-pattaya/

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Sixth Device Discovered in Krabi as Authorities Sweep National Park

 

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Authorities in Krabi have uncovered a sixth suspect device, on 28 June, as part of an ongoing security operation following recent admissions by suspects involved in a coordinated campaign across southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365146-sixth-device-discovered-in-krabi-as-authorities-sweep-national-park/

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Thai Opposition Slams Rally Figures for Encouraging Military Coup

 

 

Protesters gather at Victory Monument demanding Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

In a dramatic twist, Thailand’s political scene heated up Saturday as both the opposition People’s Party and the ruling Pheu Thai Party lashed out at leaders of a recent national unity rally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365172-thai-opposition-slams-rally-figures-for-encouraging-military-coup/

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Sister of 'Joe Ferrari' Urges Probe into Mysterious Prison Death

 

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The sister of former police chief, Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon, known as Joe Ferrari, is urging the police to uncover the mystery surrounding his death in Klong Prem prison on 7th March. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365174-sister-of-joe-ferrari’-urges-probe-into-mysterious-prison-death/

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Three Dead After Inhaling Toxic Gas on Fishing Boat in Chumphon

 

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An incident aboard a fishing vessel has left three crew members dead and another in critical condition after they reportedly inhaled toxic gas while retrieving fish from the ship’s storage hold.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365176-three-dead-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-on-fishing-boat-in-chumphon/

 

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Manhunt for Notorious YouTuber "Toon Pachon.3" After Shooting in E-Cigarette Sting

 

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Authorities are intensifying their search for the notorious YouTuber "Toon Pachon.3," real name Napontorn Fakfueangboon, following a dramatic shooting incident linked to the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365177-manhunt-for-notorious-youtuber-toon-pachon3-after-shooting-in-e-cigarette-sting/

 

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Police Raid Massage Parlour in Lopburi Over Illegal Sex Services

 

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A popular traditional massage parlour in central Lopburi was raided and several women arrested after an undercover police operation exposed a hidden prostitution ring operating under the guise of massage services.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365178-police-raid-massage-parlour-in-lopburi-over-illegal-sex-services/

 

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Massive Fire Destroys 5 Homes and 10 Vehicles in Samut Songkhram
 

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A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of 29 June, engulfing five homes and destroying ten vehicles in a narrow alleyway within Rong Fuean community, Bang Kaew Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province. Damages are estimated to exceed 10 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365179-massive-fire-destroys-5-homes-and-10-vehicles-in-samut-songkhram/

 

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Massive Meth Haul En Route to Lopburi Stopped at Phrae Checkpoint

 

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In a significant drug bust, police at the Huai Rai X-ray checkpoint in Phrae have seized 10 million methamphetamine pills.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365180-massive-meth-haul-en-route-to-lopburi-stopped-at-phrae-checkpoint/

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Mother Carrying Baby, Killed by Taxi on Zebra Crossing in Pathum Thani
 

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A 34-year-old Laotian woman was killed and her five-month-old baby injured after they were struck by a taxi while crossing a pedestrian crossing on Lam Luk Ka Road on the night of 28 June. The incident occurred near Soi Lam Luk Ka 69, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365181-mother-carrying-baby-killed-by-taxi-on-zebra-crossing-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Vietnamese Man Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for Using Fake Documents to Work Illegally
 

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Immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport have arrested a 22-year-old Vietnamese national attempting to leave Thailand using forged immigration documents and stamps, in a case that underscores ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal employment and document fraud.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365182-vietnamese-man-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-using-fake-documents-to-work-illegally/

 

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Calls for PM's Resignation Not a Solution, Says Thai Deputy Minister

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, center, arrives at Government House for a cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Amid rising demands for the Prime Minister's resignation and the dissolution of parliament, Deputy Transport Minister Monporn Charoensri stresses that these actions are not the answer to Thailand's challenges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365184-calls-for-pms-resignation-not-a-solution-says-thai-deputy-minister/

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4x100 Drug Production Site Raided in Ubon Ratchathani

 

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Police have raided an illegal production site of the illicit concoction known as “4x100,” arresting a supplier and seizing a large quantity of kratom tea and cough syrup in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365183-4x100-drug-production-site-raided-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Man Takes His Own Life After Being Scolded for Reckless Driving
 

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A 28-year-old man took his own life in an incident in Sattahip district, Chonburi province, after reportedly becoming upset when criticised for his reckless driving.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365186-man-takes-his-own-life-after-being-scolded-for-reckless-driving/

 

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Paetongtarn in Turmoil: Thai PM's Popularity Nosedives in Poll

 

File photo - A person attends a protest at Victory Monument demanding Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

In a dramatic shift, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a startling decline in popularity according to the latest opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365187-paetongtarn-in-turmoil-thai-pms-popularity-nosedives-in-poll/

 

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Monk Guns Down Fellow Monk in Shocking Phuket Temple Shooting

 

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In a shocking act of violence at one of Phuket’s temples, a senior monk has fatally shot a fellow monk in the temple’s bathroom, citing long-standing grievances and bullying as the motive.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365188-monk-guns-down-fellow-monk-in-shocking-phuket-temple-shooting/

 

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Thailand Boosts Healthcare: Hormone Therapy for LGBTQ+ Included

 

LGBT Rainbow Flag © 2008 Ludovic Berton via Human Right Watch. (Wikimedia Commons)

 

Thailand has made a groundbreaking move by expanding its universal healthcare to cover hormone therapy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. The Ministry of Public Health has allocated a robust 145 million baht budget to support this initiative under the country's renowned 30-baht healthcare scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365190-thailand-boosts-healthcare-hormone-therapy-for-lgbtq-included/

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Man Drowns on First Ever Fishing Trip After Getting Tangled in Net
 

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A 34-year-old man drowned during his first attempt at fishing, after becoming entangled in a cast net and sinking to the bottom of a large pond in Phan Thong District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365189-man-drowns-on-first-ever-fishing-trip-after-getting-tangled-in-net/

 

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Karen Refugee Arrested for Employer’s Murder in Chiang Mai

 

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Authorities have arrested a Karen refugee suspected of brutally murdering his employer in a remote mountain village in Chiang Mai province, while a second suspect remains at large.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365114-labour-dispute-turns-deadly-as-worker-kills-employer-hides-body-in-chiang-mai-forest/#findComment-19908414

 

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Jealous Rage Turns Deadly as Ex-Husband Shoots Love Rival in Sakon Nakhon

 

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A man has confessed to fatally shooting his ex-wife’s new partner in a violent altercation outside his home, claiming he acted out of fear for his safety following repeated threats and harassment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365191-jealous-rage-turns-deadly-as-ex-husband-shoots-love-rival-in-sakon-nakhon/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Siriraj Hospital Nurses’ Dormitory
 

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A fire broke out on the afternoon of 29 June, at the nurses’ dormitory known as “Paet Rai” (Eight-Rai) within the Siriraj Hospital compound in Bangkok’s Bangkok Noi district, prompting an immediate emergency response. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control, with no injuries reported, but one person was safely rescued from a lift.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365192-fire-breaks-out-at-siriraj-hospital-nurses’-dormitory/

 

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Minibus Driver Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Colleague Outside Bangkok Hospital
 

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A 39-year-old minibus driver has been arrested after fatally stabbing a fellow driver during a violent altercation outside a prominent hospital in the Thonburi area of Bangkok on the morning of 29 June.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365194-minibus-driver-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-of-colleague-outside-bangkok-hospital/

 

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Mother Reports Son to Police After Alleged Cannabis-Induced Attack on Nephew

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An incident unfolded in Uthai Thani Province when an elderly woman reported her own son to police after he allegedly attacked his nephew with a machete while under the influence of cannabis, causing serious injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365195-mother-reports-son-to-police-after-alleged-cannabis-induced-attack-on-nephew/

 

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Highway Police Seize Indian Star Tortoises and Arowana Fish Worth Over 2 Million Baht

 

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Highway police in Songkhla province have intercepted a wildlife smuggling attempt, seizing protected Indian star tortoises and rare arowana fish with an estimated street value exceeding 2 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365196-highway-police-seize-indian-star-tortoises-and-arowana-fish-worth-over-2-million-baht/

 

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Panic at Prachinburi Petrol Station After Suspicious Bag Found with Mysterious Note
 

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A routine morning at a petrol station in Sri Maha Phot District turned into a scene of alarm and confusion after a suspicious bag was found abandoned outside a public restroom, accompanied by a cryptic handwritten note.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365197-panic-at-prachinburi-petrol-station-after-suspicious-bag-found-with-mysterious-note/

 

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Man Arrested After Brutally Beating Neighbour’s Dog to Death in Chaiyaphum

 

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Police in Chaiyaphum province have arrested a 42-year-old man after disturbing footage emerged showing him violently killing a neighbour’s dog with a wooden club. The incident, which has shocked the local community and gone viral on social media, took place in Huai Ton Subdistrict, Mueang District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365198-man-arrested-after-brutally-beating-neighbour’s-dog-to-death-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Chinese National Arrested for Running Illegal E-Cigarette Factory in Pathum Thani
 

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A Chinese national and 28 accomplices from Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia have been arrested after police raided an illegal e-cigarette production facility in the Khu Khot area of Pathum Thani province, seizing over 21,000 finished products with an estimated street value of over 6 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365199-chinese-national-arrested-for-running-illegal-e-cigarette-factory-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Hun Sen’s Thai Audio Leak Ignites Firestorm on Chinese Social Media

 

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Hun Sen, Cambodia's former Prime Minister, is facing a torrent of criticism on Chinese social media after leaking sensitive details about Thailand's Shinawatra family. His actions, revealing their exile accommodation, are being blasted as a serious breach of trust.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365200-hun-sen’s-thai-audio-leak-ignites-firestorm-on-chinese-social-media/

 

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Billboard Collapses onto Car in Bangkok near Fai Chai Intersection

 

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BANGKOK – On 29th June at 3:53 PM, a billboard collapsed onto a car near the Fai Chai intersection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365204-billboard-collapses-onto-car-in-bangkok-near-fai-chai-intersection/