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

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/

 

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

 

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/

 

Chinese & Thai Nationals Arrested for Armed Robbery of Chinese Businessman in Pattaya
 

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A swift and coordinated police operation has led to the arrest of four suspects, two Chinese nationals and two Thais, who kidnapped and robbed a fellow Chinese businessman in Pattaya. The authorities have confirmed that the group falsely claimed to be police officers in order to carry out the crime.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366531-chinese-thai-nationals-arrested-for-armed-robbery-of-chinese-businessman-in-pattaya/

 

Teenager Killed in High-Speed Crash with Lorry
 

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A 17-year-old boy has died after crashing his motorcycle into the rear of a lorry in the early hours of the morning of 12 July, leaving his devastated father in tears at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366532-teenager-killed-in-high-speed-crash-with-lorry/

 

Desperate Thai Man Drinks Toilet Cleaner at Poipet Immigration Post
 

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A 40-year-old Thai man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after drinking toilet cleaner in an apparent suicide attempt at the Poipet immigration checkpoint in Cambodia. The man, identified as Mr Thanawat from Pathum Thani province, was unable to afford the 10,000 baht overstay fine required to return to Thailand, prompting his desperate act.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366533-desperate-thai-man-drinks-toilet-cleaner-at-poipet-immigration-post/

 

Myanmar Workers Protest Over Healthcare Rights After Factory Death in Prachinburi
 

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More than 100 Myanmar workers staged a protest at a factory in Prachinburi, demanding healthcare rights and proper protection under Thai labour laws following the death of a fellow employee in a machinery incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366534-myanmar-workers-protest-over-healthcare-rights-after-factory-death-in-prachinburi/

 

Murder-Suicide: Rubber Traders Found Dead in Phatthalung Home
 

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A married couple who worked together as rubber latex buyers were found dead in their home in what police believe was a murder-suicide following a domestic dispute.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366535-murder-suicide-rubber-traders-found-dead-in-phatthalung-home/

 

Rescue Worker Lowered 10 Metres to Save Drowning Dog
 

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A heartwarming act by a Thai rescue team has drawn widespread praise after they successfully saved a young dog from drowning in a 10-metre-deep drainage shaft

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366537-rescue-worker-lowered-10-metres-to-save-drowning-dog/

 

Man Dies After Pickup Truck Plunges Off 10-Metre Bridge on Way to Visit Girlfriend
 

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A crash has claimed the life of a 36-year-old man in Lampang province after he veered his pickup truck off a high bridge and overturned, trapping him inside and killing him.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366538-man-dies-after-pickup-truck-plunges-off-10-metre-bridge-on-way-to-visit-girlfriend/

 

Man Arrested After Evading Attempted Murder Warrant for Over a Decade
 

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A fugitive wanted for a brutal attempted murder in 2008 has been apprehended in Surin Province after more than 10 years on the run. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) confirmed the arrest of Mr Thanin in the Sakaekhai subdistrict, Mueang Surin District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366539-man-arrested-after-evading-attempted-murder-warrant-for-over-a-decade/

 

Spoon Saves the Day: Rescue Team Frees Boy’s Hand from Pool Pipe
 

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In a display of calm thinking and creativity, a rescue team used an ordinary spoon to free a six-year-old boy whose hand had become stuck in a pool pipe in Racha Thewa sub-district, Bang Phli district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366540-spoon-saves-the-day-rescue-team-frees-boy’s-hand-from-pool-pipe/

 

Revenge Killing: Man Arrested in Murder of Former Drug Convict
 

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Police have arrested one of three suspects involved in the cold-blooded murder of Ittipat, alias “Pond Moklan,” a former local gangster recently released from prison on drug charges. The arrest sheds light on a revenge plot rooted in a street altercation involving the victim and the suspect’s nephew.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366541-revenge-killing-man-arrested-in-murder-of-former-drug-convict/

 

Two Dead After Truck Hits Pedestrian and Crashes Into Another Truck in Chachoengsao
 

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A crash on the morning of 12 July, on Suwinthawong Road in Chachoengsao province has claimed two lives after a 10-wheel truck collided with a pedestrian before crashing into the rear of a 22-wheel trailer truck.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366542-two-dead-after-truck-hits-pedestrian-and-crashes-into-another-truck-in-chachoengsao/

 

Controversial Chiang Mai Decorative Street Lamps to Be Removed Following Public Backlash
 

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The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has ordered the complete removal of a series of decorative street lamps recently installed in Chiang Mai, following a wave of public criticism and concerns over their non-standard design.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366543-controversial-chiang-mai-decorative-street-lamps-to-be-removed-following-public-backlash/

 

Tourist Rescued from Drowning After Ignoring Red Flag Warning in Chanthaburi
 

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A tourist narrowly escaped drowning after ignoring red flag warnings and venturing into rough waters at Chao Lao Beach in Chanthaburi. Quick action by lifeguards from a nearby resort saved the man’s life.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366544-tourist-rescued-from-drowning-after-ignoring-red-flag-warning-in-chanthaburi/

 

19-Year-Old Arrested in Pattaya for Carrying Homemade 9mm Gun & Ammunition
 

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A 19-year-old man was arrested early morning in Pattaya after police found him carrying a homemade 9mm firearm loaded with ammunition, reportedly while waiting to confront a rival group.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366545-19-year-old-arrested-in-pattaya-for-carrying-homemade-9mm-gun-ammunition/

 

Thailand Records 40 Monkeypox Cases in 2025, Government Urges Vigilance & Safe Practices
 

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The government has stepped up monitoring efforts after health authorities confirmed 40 cumulative cases of monkeypox (mpox) so far in 2025, while reminding the public, particularly high-risk groups, to remain vigilant and take preventive measures.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366546-thailand-records-40-monkeypox-cases-in-2025-government-urges-vigilance-safe-practices/

 

Woman Killed in Crash Just 10 Kilometres from Home During Holiday Trip
 

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A 31-year-old woman has died in a road crash in Lampang province after she lost control of her pickup truck, on a slippery curve and crashed into a tree, just 10 kilometres from her family home.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366547-woman-killed-in-crash-just-10-kilometres-from-home-during-holiday-trip/

 

Crackdown on Illegal Wildlife Trade with Border Action Plan

 

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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unveiled a robust new plan aimed at eradicating illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking along the country’s borders by 2028.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366548-crackdown-on-illegal-wildlife-trade-with-border-action-plan/

 

Drunken Near-Miss Ends in Bloody Fallout Between Friends in Samut Prakan
 

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A night of drinking turned violent in Samut Prakan when a concerned friend trying to save his intoxicated mate from a near collision ended up being stabbed in the back, literally.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366549-drunken-near-miss-ends-in-bloody-fallout-between-friends-in-samut-prakan/

 

Chachoengsao: Two Young Boys Fall into Pond – One Survives

 

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A family visit turned into heartbreak when two young boys fell into a pond in Chachoengsao province, leaving one child dead and another fighting for his life. Thanks to the efforts of doctors, one of the children was revived, while the other did not survive.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366550-chachoengsao-two-young-boys-fall-into-pond-–-one-survives/

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Drill Simulating Aircraft Fire
 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), operated by Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), has announced plans to conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise simulating an aircraft fire on the apron. The drill is scheduled to take place on 17 July 2025, between 09:00 and 12:00, as part of the airport’s annual safety preparedness programme for the 2025 fiscal year.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366551-suvarnabhumi-airport-to-conduct-full-scale-emergency-drill-simulating-aircraft-fire/

 

UPDATE
Chinese Gang Boss Caught at Suvarnabhumi While Fleeing to Cambodia

 

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Immigration Police have arrested a Chinese national, Hao Yong, at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the evening of 12 July, as he attempted to flee to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, after allegedly masterminding the abduction and extortion of a fellow Chinese businessman in central Pattaya.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366531-chinese-thai-nationals-arrested-for-armed-robbery-of-chinese-businessman-in-pattaya/#findComment-19939918

 

Flying Tackle Stops Gold Thief in Ranong City

 

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A flying tackle by a quick-thinking gold shop employee brought a daring thief to justice on evening of 12 July, after a man attempted to flee with eight stolen gold necklaces worth approximately 500,000 baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366552-flying-tackle-stops-gold-thief-in-ranong-city/

 

National Police Chief Visits Japan to Strengthen Cybercrime Cooperation

 

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The National Police Chief, Police General Kitrat Phanphet, has led a senior delegation to Japan on an official visit aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nations in tackling transnational crime, cybercrime, call centre scams, and human trafficking.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366565-national-police-chief-visits-japan-to-strengthen-cybercrime-cooperation/

 

Land Bridge Falling Flat as Shipping Industry Remains Unmoved

 

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As the country navigates the current political uncertainty, one of its most ambitious infrastructure initiatives, the Land Bridge Project, is facing mounting scepticism from the very industry it aims to revolutionise. Despite government endorsements and preliminary studies, the proposed logistics corridor linking the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea is failing to win over shipping experts and investors.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366566-land-bridge-falling-flat-as-shipping-industry-remains-unmoved/

 

Motorbike Mechanic Kills Friend in Altercation Over Prices

 

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A 31-year-old motorbike mechanic has confessed to fatally beating his friend during a heated argument over spare part prices. The attack occurred on the morning of 12 July, next to the railway track near Soi Wat Thung Grad, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366569-motorbike-mechanic-kills-friend-in-altercation-over-prices/

 

Delivery Rider Accused of Blackmail and Assault by Multiple Women in Pattaya
 

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A 26-year-old food delivery rider, known online as “Boom Khun Phaen Rider,” was apprehended and handed over to Pattaya police after being accused by at least five women of sexual coercion, physical assault, and blackmail using explicit videos.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366573-delivery-rider-accused-of-blackmail-and-assault-by-multiple-women-in-pattaya/