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Retired Aussie Officer Loses 40 Million Baht in Phuket Crypto Scam

 

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A retired Australian police officer, Michael “Tom” Reinecke, hoping for peaceful retirement days in Thailand, now finds himself nearly penniless. He fell victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam orchestrated by a German expat, known only as "Alex," in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367131-retired-aussie-officer-loses-40-million-baht-in-phuket-crypto-scam/

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Thaksin Unveils Vision to Transform Thailand into ASEAN Powerhouse

 

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to the public sphere with a grand plan to position Thailand as a leader in aviation, electric vehicles, and green energy. Describing this as a "golden opportunity" for national transformation, Thaksin outlined strategies that could redefine the country's economic landscape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367133-thaksin-unveils-vision-to-transform-thailand-into-asean-powerhouse/

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Doctor Tells Court Thaksin Could Have Returned to Prison Hospital Early

 

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A doctor from the Police General Hospital told a court on Friday that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could have been returned to the Corrections Department hospital shortly after initial treatment. The statement comes amid allegations of preferential treatment during his prison sentence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367164-doctor-tells-court-thaksin-could-have-returned-to-prison-hospital-early/

 

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Court Sides with Nestlé in Thai Coffee Feud, Reinstates Voting Rules

 

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The Mahagitsiri family has suffered a setback in their ongoing legal tiff with global giant Nestlé. A court has ruled to reinstate the original voting rules in their Thai Nescafé joint enterprise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367165-court-sides-with-nestlé-in-thai-coffee-feud-reinstates-voting-rules/

 

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Facial Recognition to Debut at Maya Bay for Tourist Management

 

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A new facial recognition system will debut at Maya Bay to streamline visitor flow and boost conservation, announced national park officials. Launching on October 15th, the system will integrate with the e-ticket platform, verifying tourists in realtime against pre-booked data.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367166-facial-recognition-to-debut-at-maya-bay-for-tourist-management/

 

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Man Dies After Driving Off Closed Bridge into Canal in Nakhon Si Thammarat
 

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A 51-year-old man has died after his pickup truck plunged into a canal in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, following a fatal error in which he mistakenly drove over a closed off part of a bridge, which was under going construction work.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367167-man-dies-after-driving-off-closed-bridge-into-canal-in nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Man Murders Brother-in-Law and Injures Wife and Nephew Before Fleeing in Truck
 

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A violent domestic dispute turned deadly in Nakhon Si Thammarat, when a man allegedly stabbed his brother-in-law to death and left his wife and her nephew critically injured, before fleeing the scene in a six-wheel truck. Authorities have launched a manhunt and are preparing to issue an arrest warrant.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367169-man-murders-brother-in-law-and-injures-wife-and-nephew-before-fleeing-in-truck/

 

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Woman Climbs Through Window to Find Husband Dead in Mysterious Circumstances
 

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A woman’s desperate attempt to reach her unresponsive husband ended in heartbreak early morning on 18 July, when she discovered his lifeless body inside their room in Pattaya.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367170-woman-climbs-through-window-to-find-husband-dead-in-mysterious-circumstances/

 

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Three Political Canvassers Accused of Assaulting Man Hand Themselves In
 

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Three political canvassers for MP Chonnapat Naksua of Thailand’s Kla Tham Party have turned themselves in after being accused of brutally assaulting a 65-year-old former civil servant in the Rawo Subdistrict of Ranot District, Songkhla province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367171-three-political-canvassers-accused-of-assaulting-man-hand-themselves-in/

 

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Thai-Chinese ‘Money Mule’ Gang Busted with Over 2 Million Baht in Cash in Chiang Mai
 

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Thai police have arrested a Thai woman and two Chinese nationals suspected of working as “money mules” for an international scam network, seizing over 2.6 million baht in cash during the operation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367173-thai-chinese-‘money-mule’-gang-busted-with-over-2-million-baht-in-cash-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Privy Councillor Inaugurates New Upper Southern Royal Rainmaking Operations Centre in Cha-am
 

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Air Chief Marshal Chalit Phukphasuk, a Privy Councillor and Chairman of the Royal Rainmaking Expert Advisory Board, presided over the official opening of the Upper Southern Royal Rainmaking Operations Centre in Cha-am district, Phetchaburiprovince.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367174-privy-councillor-inaugurates-new-upper-southern-royal-rainmaking-operations-centre-in-cha-am/

 

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Couple Running 24-Hour ‘Convenience Store’ Drug Operation Busted in Sa Kaeo
 

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A couple who transformed their home into a 24-hour drug-dealing operation disguised as a convenience store have been arrested in a police raid in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367176-couple-running-24-hour-‘convenience-store’-drug-operation-busted-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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Nephew Shoots Uncle Over Land Title Dispute in Chiang Rai
 

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A long-standing land title dispute between relatives in Chiang Rai province erupted in violence, when a 46-year-old man shot his uncle-in-law in the head after repeated failed attempts to reclaim a land deed he said had been withheld for decades.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367177-nephew-shoots-uncle-over-land-title-dispute-in-chiang-rai/

 

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UNESCO Delegation Evaluates Satun Global Geopark for Revalidation
 

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A delegation from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) is in Satun Province conducting a comprehensive revalidation assessment of the Satun UNESCO Global Geopark, with a focus on geotourism development and community enterprise initiatives in La-ngu District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367180-unesco-delegation-evaluates-satun-global-geopark-for-revalidation/

 

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Woman Escapes Violent Ex-Husband by Hiding Under Table with Bin Bag Over Head
 

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A 26-year-old woman from Rayong province narrowly survived a brutal assault by her ex-husband, who attacked her in front of their four-year-old son, in a shocking incident caught on CCTV.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367181-woman-escapes-violent-ex-husband-by-hiding-under-table-with-bin-bag-over-head/

 

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Chinese Fugitive Caught with Fake Passports & Thai Driver’s Licences in Bangkok
 

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A Chinese national wanted for multiple offences in his home country has been arrested in Bangkok after being found in possession of several fake passports and Thai driver’s licences, according to immigration officials.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367183-chinese-fugitive-caught-with-fake-passports-thai-driver’s-licences-in-bangkok/

 

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CIB Raids Warehouse Selling Illegal Mosquito Repellents Without Thai Labels or FDA Approval
 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has conducted a raid on a warehouse in Samut Sakhon, uncovering thousands of boxes of illegally imported mosquito repellents. The products, lacking Thai labelling and approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), were allegedly being sold online, posing serious health risks to consumers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367184-cib-raids-warehouse-selling-illegal-mosquito-repellents-without-thai-labels-or-fda-approval/

 

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Sattahip Police Conduct Realistic Bank Robbery Drill
 

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Sattahip Police Station conducted a full-scale simulation of a bank robbery at the Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) in Sattahip Market, Chonburi Province. The exercise, led by Pol. Col. Khomsan Kamtunkaew, Superintendent of Sattahip Police Station, was part of a nationwide initiative to improve emergency response readiness and ensure public safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367186-sattahip-police-conduct-realistic-bank-robbery-drill/

 

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Man Killed by Train in Thailand: Locals Blame ‘Cemetery Ghost’
 

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A man was killed after being struck by a train in Udon Thani province on the morning of 18 July, prompting eerie speculation among locals about supernatural forces at play. The incident occurred near an old cemetery site where previous fatalities have sparked rumours of a ghost seeking a “soul substitute”.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367189-man-killed-by-train-in-thailand-locals-blame-‘cemetery-ghost’/

 

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Armed Man Causes Chaos in Hospital Over Delayed Treatment for Pregnant Wife
 

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A 29-year-old man armed with a BB gun and a ceremonial knife caused panic at Somdet Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital,  Samut Songkhram, on the evening of 18 July, after claiming his heavily pregnant wife was being neglected despite her waters having broken.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367190-armed-man-causes-chaos-in-hospital-over-delayed-treatment-for-pregnant-wife/

 

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Double-Decker Bus Crashes into Height Barrier in Central Bangkok

 

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A double-decker bus struck a height restriction barrier on Sri Ayudhya Road in central Bangkok on the evening of 18 July, causing significant traffic delays but fortunately no injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367191-double-decker-bus-crashes-into-height-barrier-in-central-bangkok/

 

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Drunken Man Accidentally Shoots Wife in the Hip After Motorbike Hits Pothole

 

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A 39-year-old woman is recovering in hospital after being accidentally shot in the hip by her husband, who was carrying a homemade gun while riding pillion on a motorbike. The firearm discharged when the vehicle hit a pothole, police said.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367192-drunken-man-accidentally-shoots-wife-in-the-hip-after-motorbike-hits-pothole/

 

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Mother Arrested After Abandoning Newborn on Roadside.

 

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A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after abandoning her newborn daughter in a rucksack on the side of a busy road in Samut Prakan province. The infant was discovered alive the following day, having survived exposure to heavy rain.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367193-mother-arrested-after-abandoning-newborn-on-roadside/

 

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UAE Tourist Crashes Motorbike into Patong Pharmacy
 

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A 24-year-old tourist from the United Arab Emirates caused a dramatic scene in Patong on the afternoon of 18 July after crashing his motorcycle through the glass front of a local pharmacy.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367194-uae-tourist-crashes-motorbike-into-patong-pharmacy/

 

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