American Tourist Assaulted by Bar Owner for Filming Venue

 

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An American tourist was left bloodied and bruised after allegedly being punched by a foreign bar owner in Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao area, reportedly for filming the venue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366403-american-tourist-assaulted-by-bar-owner-for-filming-venue/

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/

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/

 

Fake Cops in Pattaya rob 230,000 Baht from Chinese Tourist

 

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A shocking crime unfolded in Pattaya as a Chinese tourist was abducted and robbed of over 230,000 baht by men disguising themselves as police officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366467-fake-cops-in-pattaya-snatch-b230000-from-chinese-tourist/

Thailand Unveils First Locally Made Cancer Drug

 

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Thailand has proudly unveiled Imcranib 100, its first locally developed targeted cancer drug, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366468-thailand-unveils-first-locally-made-cancer-drug/

 

Famous Pattaya Club Raided: 18 Detained for Drug Abuse

 

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Authorities in Pattaya, Chonburi, have raided a well-known club following a violent altercation involving a gang of bar hosts. The raid, which found the venue operating beyond legal hours, led to the detention of 18 individuals whose drug tests returned positive results.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366469-famous-pattaya-club-raided-18-detained-for-drug-abuse/

Drug-Crazed Man Severely Beats Elderly Father with Iron Rod, Arrested After Police Standoff

 

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Residents of a village in Ban Bueng district are living in fear after a long-troubled man, reportedly under the influence of drugs, violently assaulted his own father with an iron rod. The 67-year-old victim was left with serious injuries and remains hospitalised, while the suspect was eventually subdued by police using non-lethal force.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366470-drug-crazed-man-severely-beats-elderly-father-with-iron-rod-arrested-after-police-standoff/

 

Dozens Injured in Bangkok Lorry Crash on Suksawat Road

 

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A 22-wheel sand-laden lorry experienced a tyre blowout, leading to a multi-vehicle collision on Suksawat Road near the expressway exit, resulting in numerous injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366471-dozens-injured-in-bangkok-lorry-crash-on-suksawat-road/

 

Son Runs Over and Kills Mother After Alms-Giving Stop
 

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A family holiday turned into heartbreak, when a 47-year-old struck and killed his own mother with a van after stopping for her to give alms to monks. The incident occurred early morning in the Ban Tat area of Udon Thani province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366473-son-runs-over-and-kills-mother-after-alms-giving-stop/

 

Brawl Breaks Out Between Korean Tourists in Pattaya Hotpot Restaurant

 

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A violent altercation erupted in the early hours of the morning between a group of South Korean tourists dining together at a popular hotpot and barbecue restaurant in Pattaya, resulting in chaos, broken property and police intervention.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366474-brawl-breaks-out-between-korean-tourists-in-pattaya-hotpot-restaurant/

 

Man Shot Dead in Palm Plantation Ambush in Surat Thani
 

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A 40-year-old man was fatally shot in the face in what appears to be a targeted ambush in a remote palm oil plantation in Kiri Rat Nikhom district. Police are actively investigating the case and working to identify the perpetrator.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366475-man-shot-dead-in-palm-plantation-ambush-in-surat-thani/

 

Deadly Disease Alert: Melioidosis Claims 72 Lives in Thailand

 

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The Thai Ministry of Public Health has sounded an alarm over melioidosis, a dangerous disease that has claimed 72 lives and infected 1,676 people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366476-deadly-disease-alert-melioidosis-claims-72-lives-in-thailand/

 

Online Gambling Admin Caught Illegally Crossing Border via Boat in Sa Kaeo
 

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Three Thai nationals have been apprehended after attempting to illegally cross the Thai-Cambodian border via boat in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province. The group included suspected online gambling administrators and a Cambodian man alleged to have been paid to assist with their illegal re-entry into Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366477-online-gambling-admin-caught-illegally-crossing-border-via-boat-in-sa-kaeo/

 

One Man Dead After Pickup Truck Plunges into Reservoir in Chiang Mai

 

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A scenic drive turned into a disaster, when a pickup truck driver lost control and plunged into a reservoir in Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai province. One man managed to survive by clinging to floating debris, while the other drowned before rescuers could reach him.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366478-one-man-dead-after-pickup-truck-plunges-into-reservoir-in-chiang-mai/

 

French Father Overjoyed as Tourist Police Reunite Him with Lost Son on Koh Phangan
 

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A French tourist has expressed immense relief and gratitude after being reunited with his 13-year-old son, who was found by tourist police on Koh Phangan following an accidental separation during a ferry journey.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366479-french-father-overjoyed-as-tourist-police-reunite-him-with-lost-son-on-koh-phangan/

 

Fire Extinguished at Rice Bran Factory in Nakhon Pathom as Workers Scramble to Save Stock
 

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A fire occurred in a rice bran factory in Nakhon Pathom’s Don Tum District on 10 July, prompting a dramatic emergency response from local firefighters and more than 50 factory workers who raced to remove over 50 tonnes of rice bran to safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366480-fire-extinguished-at-rice-bran-factory-in-nakhon-pathom-as-workers-scramble-to-save-stock/

 

Bombing Suspect Confesses to Deadly Attack on Paramilitary Forces in Pattani
 

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A suspect has confessed to planting the improvised explosive device (IED) that killed one paramilitary officer and injured three others in a deadly attack in Pattani province on 2 June 2025.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366481-bombing-suspect-confesses-to-deadly-attack-on-paramilitary-forces-in-pattani/

 

Police Officer Injured in High-Speed Chase with Street Racers in Chachoengsao
 

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A police pursuit of illegal street racers ended in a dramatic crash that left a police officer injured and two teenagers hurt. The incident occurred on the Chachoengsao–Suwinthawong Road in the early hours of the morning of 11 July.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366482-police-officer-injured-in-high-speed-chase-with-street-racers-in-chachoengsao/

 

Man Arrested for Robbing Cambodian Worker in Buriram – Police Reaffirm Protection for All

 

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Police in Pakham district, Buriram province, have arrested a 59-year-old Thai man following a robbery and assault on a Cambodian migrant worker. The suspect reportedly stole 4,000 baht in cash, claiming financial hardship as his motive.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366483-man-arrested-for-robbing-cambodian-worker-in-buriram-–-police-reaffirm-protection-for-all/

 

Family Feud Turns Violent: Gunfire Erupts in Samut Prakan Leaving Four Injured
 

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A long-standing family dispute erupted into a violent confrontation in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng District on the night of 10 July, leaving four men injured, one by gunshot and three others with various wounds from a brutal assault.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366484-family-feud-turns-violent-gunfire-erupts-in-samut-prakan-leaving-four-injured/

 

Wanted Suspect Arrested for Execution-Style Killing in Narathiwat
 

 

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A man listed as number 203 on the Royal Thai Police’s most-wanted calendar has been arrested after being on the run for over seven months. The suspect, known only as Anas 28, was apprehended in front of a condominium in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani, by officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD).

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366485-wanted-suspect-arrested-for-execution-style-killing-in-narathiwat/

 

Grandmother and Grandson in Critical Condition After Falling Into Wastewater Pond
 

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A grandmother and her 8-year-old grandson are in critical condition after falling into wastewater treatment pond in Chaiyaphum province, following a visit to a local temple.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366486-grandmother-and-grandson-in-critical-condition-after-falling-into-wastewater-pond/

 

Former Security Guard Causes Chaos at Police Station, Threatens to Bomb Building
 

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A police station in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi province, descended into chaos, when a mentally disturbed former security guard stormed the premises and threatened to detonate a bomb.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366487-former-security-guard-causes-chaos-at-police-station-threatens-to-bomb-building/

 

Man Fatally Stabbed on Nakhon Phanom Bus by Mentally Ill Passenger
 

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A 72-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a public bus travelling from Ban Phaeng to Nakhon Phanom on the morning of 11 July, in a horrifying attack believed to have been carried out by a mentally ill man.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366488-man-fatally-stabbed-on-nakhon-phanom-bus-by-mentally-ill-passenger/

 

Lifeguard Rescues French Children Swept Away by Strong Currents at Kata Beach
 

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A sea rescue unfolded at Kata Beach when a vigilant lifeguard saved two 12-year-old French children who had become trapped in powerful ocean currents while swimming.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366489-lifeguard-rescues-french-children-swept-away-by-strong-currents-at-kata-beach/

 

Trump Confirms 36% Tariff on Thai Goods via Truth Social Post

 

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In a significant move, US President Donald Trump announced a 36% tariff on Thai goods, affecting 14 countries. The announcement was confirmed through a post on Truth Social on 8 July, warning that these tariffs could fluctuate based on diplomatic relations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366491-trump-confirms-36-tariff-on-thai-goods-via-truth-social-post/

 

UPDATE:

 

Police Hunt Politician’s Son After Brazen Escape

 

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Thai police are on the trail of "Phai," the son of a local politician, after he allegedly rammed his car into officers while fleeing a drug bust. Three serious charges have been filed against him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366376-dramatic-drug-bust-son-of-local-politician-flees-police-abandons-car-loaded-with-narcotics/#findComment-19937885

 

Travel Subsidy Drama: Thais Snub Half-Price Holidays

 

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Local tourism incentives are falling flat as few take advantage of the half-price vacation offer, says Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Despite 1.58 million Thais registering for the scheme, only 91,008 have actually redeemed their discounts since the 1.75 billion baht initiative began on July 1. This leaves a whopping 408,992 slots still up for grabs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366492-travel-subsidy-drama-thais-snub-half-price-holidays/

 

UPDATE

 

US Tariff Twist: Thailand Eyes New Talks After Deadline

 

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The US has hinted at renegotiating the hefty 36% tariff on Thai imports, despite the looming August 1 deadline. Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa announced this development following talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366491-trump-confirms-36-tariff-on-thai-goods-via-truth-social-post/#findComment-19938061

 

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