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Thai and Cambodian Troops Clash Near Ta Muen Thom Temple

 

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The Royal Thai Army has confirmed a cross-border clash occurred this morning, 24 July, near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, after armed Cambodian troops opened fire on Thai forces stationed near the Moo Pa base, just 200 metres east of the historic site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367700-thai-and-cambodian-troops-clash-near-ta-muen-thom-temple/

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Twelve Killed in Cambodian Artillery Strikes on Civilian Areas, Says Health Minister

 

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The Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, confirmed late afternoon of 24 July, that 12 people, 11 civilians and one Thai soldier, were killed in artillery shelling launched by Cambodian forces in what officials have condemned as a blatant attack on civilian areas.

Full story: 
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Double Tragedy in Phuket: Young Aussie and Suspect Found Dead

 

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In a startling turn of events, a 23-year-old Australian traveller was discovered dead in a hotel room in Phuket, just days after an accused murderer from Australia was also found lifeless on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367729-double-tragedy-in-phuket-young-aussie-and-suspect-found-dead/

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New Driving Licence Rule Causes Concern Among Expats in Pattaya

 

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A recent change in driving licence regulations in Pattaya and Rayong is causing confusion among the foreign community. As of 17th July, foreigners with visas valid for less than a year will only receive two-year driving licences, whether applying for the first time or renewing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367743-new-driving-licence-rule-causes-concern-among-expats-in-pattaya/

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Vape Raid in Bangkok: Stockpile Worth 3 Million Baht Seized, Chinese Financier Arrested

 

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The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers have raided an illegal e-cigarette storage site in central Bangkok, seizing over 7,000 items with an estimated value of 3 million baht. The operation has led to the arrest of a Chinese financier suspected of masterminding the illicit distribution network.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367772-vape-raid-in-bangkok-stockpile-worth-3-million-baht-seized-chinese-financier-arrested/

 

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EOD Police Officer Accused of Patricide in Ratchaburi
 

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Police in Ratchaburi are preparing to issue an arrest warrant for a police bomb disposal officer suspected of shooting and killing his 73-year-old father at their family home in Ban Pong district. Investigators believe the killing was triggered by a long-standing domestic conflict.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367773-eod-police-officer-accused-of-patricide-in-ratchaburi/

 

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Tensions Explode: Thai Boxer Hits Cambodian Worker After Deadly Military Clash

 

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A viral video of a former Thai boxing star slapping a Cambodian worker in a market has ignited fears of escalating ethnic violence. The incident comes in the wake of a deadly clash between Thai and Cambodian forces on July 24. Anger is brewing online, with many condemning the ex-boxer’s actions as reckless and inflammatory.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367774-tensions-explode-thai-boxer-hits-cambodian-worker-after-deadly-military-clash/

 

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Road Crash Claims Life of Young Woman in Ayutthaya
 

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A 21-year-old woman has died in a crash, after the motorcycle she was riding pillion on was struck and she was thrown beneath a passing trailer lorry. The incident occurred on Highway 3056 in Uthai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367775-road-crash-claims-life-of-young-woman-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Thai Authorities Arrest Woman for Selling Meth from Grocery Shack in Pattaya
 

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Local officials and police in Bang Lamung District have arrested a 55-year-old woman for selling methamphetamine from a small roadside grocery stall that served as a front for drug dealing to local youths and factory workers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367776-thai-authorities-arrest-woman-for-selling-meth-from-grocery-shack-in-pattaya/

 

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Lampang: Police Lieutenant Shoots Himself Dead After Sudden Job Reassignment
 

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A police officer in Lampang province has taken his own life while still in uniform, just two days after being reassigned to a new role. The officer, a 54-year-old Police Sub-Lieutenant (Pol. Sub Lt.), was found dead behind the main station of Mueang Lampang Provincial Police Station early morning on 24 July.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367777-lampang-police-lieutenant-shoots-himself-dead-after-sudden-job-reassignment/

 

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British Woman Caught Smuggling 49kg of Cannabis from Thailand into the UK Avoids Jail

 

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A British woman narrowly avoided a prison sentence after attempting to smuggle nearly 50 kilogrammes of cannabis into the UK from Thailand. On April 5, a judge questioned Lauren Martin's judgement after discovering the massive stash at Manchester Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367778-british-woman-caught-smuggling-49kg-of-cannabis-from-thailand-into-the-uk-avoids-jail/

 

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Royal Thai Marines Deploy Heavy Weapons to Trat Border Amid Escalating Tensions
 

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In response to intensifying armed clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border in the northeastern provinces of Surin and Sisaket, the Royal Thai Navy has bolstered its military presence in Trat province, mobilising troops and heavy weaponry to reinforce border security.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367779-royal-thai-marines-deploy-heavy-weapons-to-trat-border-amid-escalating-tensions/

 

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Lorry Slams Into Army Bus, Leaving One Dead and 19 Injured
 

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A ten-wheeled lorry ploughed into the rear of a stationary army bus on Route 401 in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, leaving one person dead and 19 injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367780-lorry-slams-into-army-bus-leaving-one-dead-and-19-injured/

 

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Instant Savoury Delight: French Salami Debuts in Thai 7-Eleven

 

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BANGKOK - French culinary flair is making its way to Thailand's convenience stores, as Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) introduces Bucher Rosette Salami and Bucher Chorizo Salami from France at 7-Eleven. Starting from July 31, 419 select branches will offer these gourmet delights, with further expansions planned across Bangkok and tourist hotspots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367781-instant-savoury-delight-french-salami-debuts-in-thai-7-eleven/

 

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Groundbreaking National Centre for Microbiome Medicine & Microbial Health Technologies
 

 

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A leap in Thailand’s health and biotech sectors was announced yesterday with the official launch of the Hub of Talents in Microbiome Medicine and Microbial Technology for One Health (MMOH), the nation’s first integrated centre for advanced expertise in medical microbiome science and microbial technology for health.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367782-groundbreaking-national-centre-for-microbiome-medicine-microbial-health-technologies/

 

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Man Arrested for Selling Guns and Ammo Online from Home
 

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Officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Subdivision for Women and Children Protection (DS Division), Operation Unit 4, arrested a 27-year-old man in Pathum Thani for allegedly trading in illegal firearms online.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367783-man-arrested-for-selling-guns-and-ammo-online-from-home/

 

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Fugitive Drug Suspect Arrested at Hat Yai Airport After 14 Years on the Run
 

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Police have arrested a long-time fugitive wanted on drug trafficking charges, capturing him at Hat Yai International Airport just one year before the statute of limitations on his arrest was due to expire.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367784-fugitive-drug-suspect-arrested-at-hat-yai-airport-after-14-years-on-the-run/

 

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High-Speed Drug Chase Ends in Phayao – 2.8 Million Meth Pills Seized in Abandoned Car
 

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A dramatic police pursuit from Chiang Rai to Phayao ended with a major drug bust, as authorities seized over 2.8 million methamphetamine tablets hidden in a vehicle abandoned in a longan orchard in Dok Khamtai district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367786-high-speed-drug-chase-ends-in-phayao-–-28-million-meth-pills-seized-in-abandoned-car/

 

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 ‘Fake Technician’ Duo Caught Stealing Internet Cabinets in Bangkok
 

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Bangkok Metropolitan Police have arrested two men accused of posing as technicians to steal internet signal cabinets across the capital, causing over 10 million baht in damage and disrupting services to hospitals and government agencies.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367789-‘fake-technician’-duo-caught-stealing-internet-cabinets-in-bangkok/

 

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Bangkok Woman Arrested for Selling E-Cigarettes Online – Over 1,000 Items Seized
 

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A woman was arrested at her home in Din Daeng district, after police discovered over 1,000 e-cigarettes and related items stored and sold illegally via online platforms. She now faces customs charges.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367790-bangkok-woman-arrested-for-selling-e-cigarettes-online-–-over-1000-items-seized/

 

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Online Gambling Den Busted in Mae Sai – Myanmar Admin Found Overstaying by Over 200 Days

 

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Tourist Police have raided a suspected illegal online gambling operation in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, uncovering two men serving as website administrators, one of whom, a Myanmar national, was found to have overstayed his visa by more than 200 days.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367791-online-gambling-den-busted-in-mae-sai-–-myanmar-admin-found-overstaying-by-over-200-days/

 

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Hit-and-Run in Samut Prakan as Pickup Truck Rams Motorbike and Flees Scene

 

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A shocking hit-and-run incident on Bearing Road has left a 30-year-old motorcyclist injured after a speeding pickup truck slammed into the rear of his motorcycle, dragged him for several metres and then fled the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367792-hit-and-run-in-samut-prakan-as-pickup-truck-rams-motorbike-and-flees-scene/

 

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Bangkok Police Launch Anti-Drug Operation: Three American Nationals Arrested at Nightclubs
 

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In a sweeping overnight crackdown under the “NO Drugs NO Dealers” campaign, Bangkok Metropolitan Police raided six entertainment venues in the Wang Thonglang district, arresting three American men found in possession of ketamine.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367793-bangkok-police-launch-anti-drug-operation-three-american-nationals-arrested-at-nightclubs/

 

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Rising Tensions: Is Full-Scale War Looming on Thailand-Cambodia Border?

 

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From 2011 Clashes to 2025 Turmoil: Strategic Insights

 

Background: A Decade Ago

 

In 2011, the Thai-Cambodian relations hit a boiling point. Abhisit Vejjajiva's government faced nationalist pressure over the disputed 4.6-square-kilometer area around the Preah Vihear Temple. Cambodia's unilateral World Heritage Site registration ignited this conflict, leading to intense clashes that rocked both nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367799-rising-tensions-is-full-scale-war-looming-on-thailand-cambodia-border/

 

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Thailand on Edge: Nationalist Rally Targets Cambodians After Flag Controversy

 

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On 24th July, Thai activist Teh Or Chiwa and nearly 200 locals from Samut Prakan searched a Bang Pu condo for a group of Cambodians who were accused of disrespecting Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367801-thailand-on-edge-nationalist-rally-targets-cambodians-after-flag-controversy/

 

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UNSC to Hold Emergency Meeting as Border Tensions Flare Between Thailand and Cambodia

 

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Tensions have flared at the Thai-Cambodian border, prompting urgent calls for restraint from the United Nations and ASEAN. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation and urged both nations to exercise maximum restraint and engage in dialogue. The hope is to resolve their disputes amicably and maintain peace in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367812-unsc-to-hold-emergency-meeting-as-border-tensions-flare-between-thailand-and-cambodia/

 

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Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes Continue on Second Day

 

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Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border intensified on the morning of 25 July, as fierce clashes erupted for a second consecutive day, prompting urgent warnings for civilians to avoid the affected zones.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367799-rising-tensions-is-full-scale-war-looming-on-thailand-cambodia-border/#findComment-19972528

 

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Husband Devastated After Wife and Two Children Killed in Cambodian Rocket Strike

 

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A man has been left emotionally shattered after his wife and two children were killed when a Cambodian BM-21 rocket struck a convenience store in a PTT petrol station in Sisaket province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367711-cambodian-bm-21-rocket-strike-hits-petrol-station-injures-dozens-including-students/#findComment-19972568

 

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