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Bangkok Airport Chaos: Aussies Fume Over Qantas Passport Demand

 

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A group of Australian travellers found themselves in a bind at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after their Qantas flight to Sydney was suddenly cancelled. Initially delayed for six hours, the flight was called off late Monday night, July 21, leaving passengers uncertain and weary.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367615-bangkok-airport-chaos-aussies-fume-over-qantas-passport-demand/

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Netizens Demand Justice After Disturbing Rabbit Abuse at Bang Saen

 

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In a deeply unsettling incident at Bang Saen Beach, Chon Buri, a video capturing a man abusing a rabbit has sparked a wave of outrage across Thailand. The footage, shared by witness Pattanapong Sririmala on the "Rabbit Lovers’ Community" Facebook page, shows the man repeatedly hurling the rabbit into the air and letting it fall onto the hot sand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367611-netizens-demand-justice-after-disturbing-rabbit-abuse-at-bang-saen/

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Thailand Remains a Top Choice for Russian Holidaymakers

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand is experiencing a significant influx of Russian tourists, as not even geopolitical tensions or increased competition from Vietnam deter their travel plans. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Russian market is on course to smash records by 2025, despite global instability and US sanctions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367610-thailand-remains-a-top-choice-for-russian-holidaymakers/

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3 Dead, 10 Injured as Fully-Loaded Truck Loses Brakes & Ploughs into Pickups in Kanchanaburi
 

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Three people have been killed and more than ten others injured after a fully-loaded ten-wheel lorry suffered brake failure and crashed into four pickup trucks on a mountain descent in Kanchanaburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367595-3-dead-10-injured-as-fully-loaded-truck-loses-brakes-ploughs-into-pickups-in-kanchanaburi/

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Thailand Recognises Poker and American Football as Official Sports

 

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The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) made a landmark announcement today, officially recognising poker as a sport. The decision, made during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, is expected to bolster the nation's economy by hosting regional and global competitions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367651-thailand-recognises-poker-and-american-football-as-official-sports/

 

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Thai Police Arrest 2 Foreigners Who Stole Rental Bikes in Krabi and Fled to Phuket

 

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Police in Thailand have successfully tracked down two foreign men accused of stealing rental motorcycles from Krabi and riding them to Phuket. The suspects rented the bikes from Koh Lanta but never returned them, sparking a search that ended in their arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367652-thai-police-arrest-2-foreigners-who-stole-rental-bikes-in-krabi-and-fled-to-phuket/

 

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Thailand Uses AI to Block Nearly 6 Billion Baht in Online Scams

 

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Thailand’s tech guardians are taking the digital fight to online scammers. In a speedy three-month blitz, a newly enacted cybercrime law, fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI), has thwarted online fraudsters from pocketing nearly 6 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367653-thailand-uses-ai-to-block-nearly-6-billion-baht-in-online-scams/

 

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Panic at Bangkok Park: Student Collapses on Viking Ride, CPR Performed

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

A terrifying incident unfolded in Bangkok Noi as a schoolgirl with a heart condition lost consciousness on the famed Viking ride. The alarming incident happened around 8 pm near Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge, with Bang Yi Khao Police and rescue workers racing to her aid. The girl, still in her school uniform, was discovered lifeless near the ride, prompting immediate rescue efforts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367654-panic-at-bangkok-park-student-collapses-on-viking-ride-cpr-performed/

 

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Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting in Dispute Over Rubber Plantation in Surat Thani
 

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Police in Surat Thani province are hunting a 39-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed his cousin in a rubber plantation following a land dispute fuelled by a misunderstanding.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367655-manhunt-underway-after-fatal-shooting-in-dispute-over-rubber-plantation-in-surat-thani/

 

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Acting Thai PM Phumtham Backs Paetongtarn Shinawatra Amid Court Case

 

Picture courtesy of Paetongtarn Shinawatra Instagram
 

Thailand's political scene is electrifying as Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai supports the suspended Paetongtarn Shinawatra, confident she will overcome the Constitutional Court case against her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367656-acting-thai-pm-phumtham-backs-paetongtarn-shinawatra-amid-court-case/

 

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Four Myanmar Nationals Arrested for Tourist Thefts on Koh Phangan Using Drone Surveillance
 

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A gang of four Myanmar nationals has been arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedly stealing from tourists during the night, with police revealing that the suspects used drones to scout properties before carrying out their crimes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367657-four-myanmar-nationals-arrested-for-tourist-thefts-on-koh-phangan-using-drone-surveillance/

 

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Fugitive Extradited to China After 31 Years on the Run for Embezzlement
 

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Authorities have extradited Zhou Jinghua, a Chinese national who fled to Thailand over three decades ago to escape prosecution for embezzlement of state assets in China. She was returned to Chinese custody on 18 July following a lengthy legal process.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367658-fugitive-extradited-to-china-after-31-years-on-the-run-for-embezzlement/

 

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Air Cambodia Denies Copying Thai Airways Amid Branding Backlash

 

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Branding row ignites regional debate on originality and aviation rivalry

 

Air Cambodia is rebutting claims that it mimicked Thai Airways’ iconic look, asserting its purple-and-gold design is purely Khmer. A social media frenzy erupted after its inaugural flight from Shenzhen to Siem Reap on July 18, as Thai users criticised the striking resemblance to Thai Airways’ livery and uniforms.

 

Full story: Show Replieshttps://aseannow.com/topic/1367659-air-cambodia-denies-copying-thai-airways-amid-branding-backlash/

 

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Teen Dragged 300 Metres to His Death Under Pickup Truck in Kamphaeng Phet
 

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A 17-year-old student was killed and dragged for over 300 metres beneath a pickup truck in a horrific late-night collision that has shocked customers and staff at a petrol station in Kamphaeng Phet.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367660-teen-dragged-300-metres-to-his-death-under-pickup-truck-in-kamphaeng-phet/

 

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E-Cigarette Bust in Loei Province Worth 1.5 Million Baht

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

Authorities in Loei province have announced the largest seizure of illegal e-cigarettes in the region to date, with contraband valued at approximately 1.5 million baht. One suspect was taken into custody in connection with the operation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367661-e-cigarette-bust-in-loei-province-worth-15-million-baht/

 

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Thaksin Fights to Control Fracturing Coalition as Court Threatens Paetongtarn

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra showcased his clout during a high-profile dinner yesterday in Bangkok. Amidst 100-plus Pheu Thai MPs and coalition lawmakers, he reinforced his continued influence over the Pheu Thai-led government regardless of his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s immediate political future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367662-thaksin-fights-to-control-fracturing-coalition-as-court-threatens-paetongtarn/

 

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Bee Swarm Injures 11 Pupils at Udon Thani School
 

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Eleven primary school pupils were rushed to hospital in Udon Thani province on 22 July, after being stung by a swarm of bees that emerged from a nest hidden inside an old speaker. The incident occurred at Ban Pa Kao School in Phak Tob subdistrict, Nong Han district, during a late-morning rainstorm.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367663-bee-swarm-injures-11-pupils-at-udon-thani-school/

 

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Over 1 Million Baht Raised for 4-Year-Old Girl Blinded in Attack
 

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Public generosity has poured in for a four-year-old girl left blind after a brutal attack, with donations surpassing 1.3 million baht. The attack, which shocked the nation after circulating widely on social media, left the young girl, known as “Ae,” blind in both eyes and with multiple facial injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367666-over-1-million-baht-raised-for-4-year-old-girl-blinded-in-attack/

 

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Police Officer Found Dead in Suspected Suicide After Delivering Meth Pills for Testing
 

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A senior Thai police officer has been found dead in a suspected suicide, just days after overseeing the transfer of more than 5 million methamphetamine pills to a forensic testing facility in Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367668-police-officer-found-dead-in-suspected-suicide-after-delivering-meth-pills-for-testing/

 

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Nine Injured in Songthaew and Pickup Truck Collision in Nonthaburi
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

Nine people were injured in an early morning collision between a songthaew and a pickup truck in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the crash, which occurred at approximately 05:00, on the outbound side of Kanchanaphisek Road near the Bua Thong Thani housing estate in Bang Bua Thong district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367669-nine-injured-in songthaew and-pickup-truck-collision-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Woman Dies in House Fire in Bangkok’s Charan Sanitwong Area
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A house fire on the morning of 23 July, has claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman in the Charan Sanitwong area of Bangkok. The victim was found unresponsive after apparently succumbing to smoke inhalation, lying near a household Buddhist shrine. A pet dog was also found dead beside her.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367670-woman-dies-in-house-fire-in-bangkok’s-charan-sanitwong-area/

 

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Village Headman Surrenders After Triple Murder in Jealous Rage

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A village headman who went on a deadly shooting rampage, killing three people and injuring two others in what appears to be a jealous outburst, has surrendered to police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367556-jealous-village-chief-guns-down-wife-in-law-in-shooting-spree-–-3-dead-2-injured/#findComment-19968885

 

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Man Shot During Violent Gang Clash Walks Away Unfazed
 

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A late-night street brawl between rival groups, erupted into gunfire on July 22, leaving one man with 20 shotgun wounds, but remarkably still on his feet.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367673-man-shot-during-violent-gang-clash-walks-away-unfazed/

 

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Outcry After Drunk Government Hospital Driver Crashes While on Duty – Victim Demands Justice
 

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A government hospital official in Saraburi is facing serious allegations after crashing a government-issued vehicle while reportedly drunk on duty, prompting public outrage and calls for accountability. The incident was captured on a dashboard camera and shared on social media by the victim’s wife, who is seeking justice and fair compensation for the damage caused.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367674-outcry-after-drunk-government-hospital-driver-crashes-while-on-duty-–-victim-demands-justice/

 

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Disabled Man Arrested for Murder and Robbery of Elderly Woman in Rayong

 

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Police in Rayong have arrested a 45-year-old disabled man in connection with the brutal murder and robbery of a 72-year-old woman, who was found stabbed to death in her home.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367676-disabled-man-arrested-for-murder-and-robbery-of-elderly-woman-in-rayong/

 

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Car Fraud Syndicate Busted: Police Raid 14 Locations Across Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Police have dismantled a nationwide criminal network involved in the sale of illegal vehicles, fake registration documents and counterfeit tax discs, following coordinated raids on 14 sites across the country.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367677-car-fraud-syndicate-busted-police-raid-14-locations-across-thailand/

 

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Fresh Tensions Erupt at Phetchabun Temple as Court-Ordered Demolition Sparks Standoff
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Tensions flared once again at Wat Rong Bom in Nong Phai district, Phetchabun province, as temple authorities began dismantling a Chinese shrine (known locally as a rong je) in line with a court order, only to be met with resistance from a group of devout practitioners.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367679-fresh-tensions-erupt-at-phetchabun-temple-as-court-ordered-demolition-sparks-standoff/

 

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Police Seize Over 8.3 Million Baht Worth of E-Cigarettes Smuggled from Malaysia
 

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A 41-year-old woman has been arrested by highway police after she was caught driving a truck loaded with illegal e-cigarettes worth more than 8.3 million baht, allegedly smuggled across the border from Malaysia.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367680-police-seize-over-83-million-baht-worth-of-e-cigarettes-smuggled-from-malaysia/

 

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Police Bust Counterfeit Auto Parts Operation in Samut Sakhon and Bangkok
 

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Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal operation manufacturing and distributing counterfeit car parts bearing the trademark of the global automotive brand Ford. The raids, conducted by the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), uncovered nearly 1,000 fake automotive components, with estimated damages exceeding 2.7 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367681-police-bust-counterfeit-auto-parts-operation-in-samut-sakhon-and-bangkok/

 

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Phuket: Child Killed as Motorbike Carrying Five Plunges Down Steep Hill

 

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A two-year-old girl has died and several others were injured after a motorbike rider carrying five people, lost control while descending a steep hill in Thalang district, Phuket.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367683-phuket-child-killed-as-motorbike-carrying-five-plunges-down-steep-hill/