China Calls for Dialogue as Cambodia-Thailand Tensions Rise

 

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China has urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their border dispute through dialogue, offering to mediate with an "objective and fair" stance, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

 

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Thaksin May Urge Daughter's Resignation Amid Legal Struggle

 

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In a potentially dramatic political manoeuvre, Thaksin Shinawatra could soon tell his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to resign. Facing significant legal challenges and currently suspended by Thailand's Constitutional Court, Paetongtarn's political future hangs in the balance. Thammasat University law lecturer Prinya Thaewanarumitkul suggests that Thaksin, a dominant figure in Thai politics, might see resignation as her best option to avoid further reputational damage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366426-thaksin-may-urge-daughters-resignation-amid-legal-struggle/

 

Pensioner Scammed in Fake Facebook Watch Auction

 

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A Thai pensioner, 65, was deceived into losing 48,100 baht through a counterfeit luxury watch auction on Facebook. Authorities are now probing the online fraud scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366428-pensioner-scammed-in-fake-facebook-watch-auction/

 

Tourists Rescued from Sinking Boat Near Phuket’s Shores

 

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A routine dive excursion spiralled into chaos on Wednesday afternoon when a tour boat with five foreign tourists started taking on water off Thailand’s picturesque Phuket coast.

 

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Washington Chooses Asia Expert as Next US Ambassador to Thailand

 

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In a strategic move, Washington has appointed Sean Kotaro O’Neill as the next US ambassador to Thailand, pending Senate approval. This decision aims to bolster American ties in Southeast Asia amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366431-washington-chooses-asia-expert-as-next-us-ambassador-to-thailand/

 

Elderly Man Dies During Tryst in Surat Thani Love Hotel

 

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In a startling incident in Surat Thani, an elderly Thai man, aged 76, passed away during a rendezvous in a love hotel, causing commotion and alarm. The pensioner, whose identity remains undisclosed, was discovered lifeless after a heart attack in a budget hotel room in the Phunphin district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366432-elderly-man-dies-during-tryst-in-surat-thani-love-hotel/

 

Thailand's Central Bank Dismisses Deflation Fears Amid Low Inflation

 

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Despite growing concerns from economists, the Bank of Thailand has assured that deflation is not yet a reality, even as the country grapples with persistently low inflation rates.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366435-thailands-central-bank-dismisses-deflation-fears-amid-low-inflation/

 

Thai Police Pursue Legal Action Against Cambodia’s Hun Sen

 

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In a significant turn of events, Thai police are set to submit a case against Cambodian leader Hun Sen to the Attorney-General's Office on Monday. The action stems from allegations of national security threats after Hun Sen released an audio clip of a phone call with suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366438-thai-police-pursue-legal-action-against-cambodia’s-hun-sen/

 

Thailand’s Maya Bay Thrives with Record Shark Sighting

 

 

In a remarkable turnaround, Maya Bay—a gem on Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands known for its appearance in "The Beach"—has become a conservation success as researchers report an unprecedented sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks in its waters.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366440-thailand’s-maya-bay-thrives-with-record-shark-sighting/

 

Thai Monastic Scandal: Ex-Abbot Admits to Love Affair

 

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In a developing scandal shaking Thailand's monastic community, a former abbot of Wat Phra Phutthachai in Saraburi has confessed to a romantic relationship with a woman known as "Sika Golf." The ex-abbot, Thep Wachirathiraporn, planned to leave the monkhood to marry her, only to discover she was involved with other senior monks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366441-thai-monastic-scandal-ex-abbot-admits-to-love-affair/

 

Thailand Rebuts Cambodia's Claim: Temple Not Angkor Wat Replica

 

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In a fiery exchange at UNESCO’s World Heritage session in Paris, Thailand has firmly denied Cambodia's accusation that a temple in Buri Ram province mimics the iconic Angkor Wat. The charge, presented during the 47th session, has been dismissed by Thailand as politically motivated.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366442-thailand-rebuts-cambodias-claim-temple-not-angkor-wat-replica/

 

Thai Motorcycle Sales Surge but Outlook Remains Clouded

 

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The motorcycle industry in Thailand experienced notable growth in the first five months of 2025, yet experts forecast potential slowdown as challenges mount. According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the rise in motorcycle production and sales may not translate into sustained business prospects due to weakening consumer purchasing power and sluggish global economies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366443-thai-motorcycle-sales-surge-but-outlook-remains-clouded/

 

Thailand Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Cambodian Scam Kingpin

 

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In a significant crackdown on a major scam network, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) are set to request Interpol's assistance to issue a Red Notice for Kok An, a suspected Cambodian crime leader believed to have fled Thailand. Kok An allegedly heads a network exploiting Thai citizens through fraudulent operations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366444-thailand-seeks-interpol-red-notice-for-cambodian-scam-kingpin/

 

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