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Spy Pigeon Sparks Laughs Amid Thai-Cambodian Tensions

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A peculiar incident has emerged amidst the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A Cambodian Facebook page, "Battambang Post," recently shared images of a pigeon allegedly captured with a GPS device linked to Thailand. The pigeon had a leg band marked "THAILAND."

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368340-spy-pigeon-sparks-laughs-amid-thai-cambodian-tensions/

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Thailand's Future at Risk: Education and Job Woes Loom

 

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Thailand's development faces a critical test, as a recent report highlights alarming issues in education, health, and job readiness. The Human Capital Development in Thailand report, jointly released by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), UNICEF, and the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), signals that the nation's long-term economic prospects may be jeopardised without urgent intervention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368371-thailands-future-at-risk-education-and-job-woes-loom/

 

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Ceasefire's Fragility: Thai and Cambodian Economies at Stake

 

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A delicate ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces has momentarily eased tensions along the border. However, economists are sounding alarms about the long-term financial repercussions if fighting reignites, potentially costing both nations up to 181.7 billion baht over a three-month span and displacing hundreds of thousands of workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368374-ceasefires-fragility-thai-and-cambodian-economies-at-stake/

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Phuket Faces Waste Crisis as Garbage Piles Up

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Phuket is grappling with a severe waste management crisis, as rubbish accumulates faster than it can be processed. On Tuesday, Mayor Suphot La-ongphet visited the Phuket Central Waste Disposal Centre to survey the escalating situation. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368372-phuket-faces-waste-crisis-as-garbage-piles-up/

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Austrians Set to Flock to Pattaya as Mayor Lures Euro Tourists

 

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Pattaya is wooing Austrian tourists, focusing on sun, sea, and schnitzel! The city aims to expand its European fanbase with targeted attractions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368406-austrians-set-to-flock-to-pattaya-as-mayor-lures-euro-tourists/

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Thai ‘Spy Monk’ Prank Provokes Outrage in Cambodia

 

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is meeting with Luang Ta Such. Picture courtesy of MGR online

 

A Thai online prank suggesting that a Thai monk in Cambodia is a spy has sparked fury among Cambodians. Accusations have circulated online claiming that Luang Ta Such, a monk from Thailand's Isan region, was gathering military intel for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368408-thai-‘spy-monk’-prank-provokes-outrage-in-cambodia/

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Laotian Man Killed in Motorbike Collision on Railway Road Near Pattaya

 

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A Laotian man lost his life instantly in a motorcycle collision on a poorly lit section of road on the night of 30 July, prompting renewed calls from local residents for improved safety measures.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368409-laotian-man-killed-in-motorbike-collision-on-railway-road-near-pattaya/

 

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Father Armed with Knives Storms School over Custody Dispute
 

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A 52-year-old man was arrested after storming his child’s school in Buri Ram province wielding two knives, allegedly angered by the school director’s repeated refusal to allow him to take his son away from the school, to live and study with him in another province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368411-father-armed-with-knives-storms-school-over-custody-dispute/

 

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Lorry Fire Destroys Two Vehicles on Bangkok Road
 

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A fire broke out on a car transport lorry in Bangkok’s Nong Chok district on the evening of 30mJuly, damaging two vehicles and sending plumes of smoke into the air before firefighters brought the blaze under control.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368413-lorry-fire-destroys-two-vehicles-on-bangkok-road/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed Instantly in Collision with Lorry on Sukhumvit Road
 

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A man was killed instantly after his motorcycle slammed into the side of an 18-wheel lorry making a U-turn on Sukhumvit Road in Bang Lamung.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368415-motorcyclist-killed-instantly-in-collision-with-lorry-on-sukhumvit-road/

 

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Police Raid on Drug Gang Involved in Grisly Murder and Burial Case

 

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Police launched a coordinated raid across two provinces early morning on 30 July, in pursuit of suspects connected to a harrowing drug-related murder. The operation follows the discovery of a man’s body buried in a wooded area behind Wat Hua Khao temple, linked to a violent drug gang with cross-border ties.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368417-police-raid-on-drug-gang-involved-in-grisly-murder-and-burial-case/

 

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Burmese Worker Alleges Extortion by Men Claiming to Be Police in Nakhon Pathom
 

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A 30-year-old Burmese national, identified only as Mr. Ong, has lodged a complaint to the media, on 31 July, alleging that he was extorted by a group of men claiming to be police officers in Nakhon Pathom province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368419-burmese-worker-alleges-extortion-by-men-claiming-to-be-police-in-nakhon-pathom/

 

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100% Booking Cancellations Hit Thai Hotels Amid Cambodia Border Clashes

 

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Clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have upended the tourism industry in seven provinces, with a staggering 100% cancellation rate in affected areas. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Hotels Association (THA) report major setbacks as 4,085 room nights have been axed, and future bookings are sluggish.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368420-100-booking-cancellations-hit-thai-hotels-amid-cambodia-border-clashes/

 

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Man Survives Shooting Ambush in Samut Prakan

 

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A 25-year-old man awaiting conscription into the Army narrowly escaped death after being ambushed and shot multiple times by a rival while on his way to work early morning on 31 July.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368421-man-survives-shooting-ambush-in-samut-prakan/

 

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PTT Station Owner Devastated by Rocket Strike Left Without Insurance or Aid

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Army via Khaosod

 

The owner of a PTT petrol station in Thailand is grappling with over 14 million baht in damages after a devastating Cambodian rocket strike. The attack, which tragically claimed eight lives on 24 July, has left Kamolrat Phonsetthalert without a penny from insurers or any clear government aid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368422-ptt-station-owner-devastated-by-rocket-strike-left-without-insurance-or-aid/

 

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Driver Killed in Watermelon Truck Crash on Highway 41 in Surat Thani
 

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Emergency responders were called to the scene of a road crash, early on the morning of 31 July, after a pick-up truck driver veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Surat Thani province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368423-driver-killed-in-watermelon-truck-crash-on-highway-41-in-surat-thani/

 

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Thailand Urges China to Pressure Wa Region to Extradite Major Drug Traffickers
 

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Thailand has called on China to help exert pressure on the Wa region to extradite key drug traffickers wanted by Thai authorities, in an effort to dismantle transnational narcotics networks operating across Southeast Asia.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368424-thailand-urges-china-to-pressure-wa-region-to-extradite-major-drug-traffickers/

 

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Late-Night Scare as Suspicious Suitcase Found Near Refugee Shelter in Sa Kaeo
 

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A village in Sa Kaeo Province was thrown into panic on the night of 30 July when a suspicious suitcase was discovered in a rubbish bin near a temporary refugee shelter, prompting fears of explosives.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368425-late-night-scare-as-suspicious-suitcase-found-near-refugee-shelter-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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Former Businessman Caught Robbing Coin-Operated Washing Machines in Buriram
 

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A once-successful entrepreneur who formerly ran a coin-operated laundry and water vending machine business across northeastern Thailand has been arrested for breaking into similar machines in student dormitories and apartment buildings across Buriram town.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368427-former-businessman-caught-robbing-coin-operated-washing-machines-in-buriram/

 

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Illegal Dice Gambling Den Raided in Nong Bua Lamphu – Uniformed Officers Implicated

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

Authorities in Nong Bua Lamphu have dismantled an illegal dice gambling operation in Non Sang District, arresting six individuals and uncovering evidence of assistance provided by individuals in uniform.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368428-illegal-dice-gambling-den-raided-in-nong-bua-lamphu-–-uniformed-officers-implicated/

 

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Landslide Fears as Major Road in Tak Province Collapses

 

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Motorists travelling between Mae Sot and Mueang Tak have been warned to drive with extreme caution after a section of concrete highway dramatically subsided by a depth 2.5 metres, raising concerns about a potential landslide, with unstable ground.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368429-landslide-fears-as-major-road-in-tak-province-collapses/

 

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Agricultural Drone Operators Support Nationwide Ban Despite Heavy Income Losses

 

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In the wake of a nationwide drone flight ban imposed by The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), agricultural drone operators, a vital part of the country’s farming industry, have expressed support for the measure, despite significant daily income losses.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368430-agricultural-drone-operators-support-nationwide-ban-despite-heavy-income-losses/

 

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Call Centre Scam Ring Busted in Chiang Rai – Criminals Used Line BK Accounts

 

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Cyber police have arrested three individuals linked to a newly emerging call centre scam that exploited the financial services platform Line BK to conduct illegal transactions. The suspects allegedly obtained access to victims’ Line accounts under the pretext of buying them, a ruse which enabled the fraudsters to create mule bank accounts and launder money across the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368431-call-centre-scam-ring-busted-in-chiang-rai-–-criminals-used-line-bk-accounts/

 

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Drowning Deaths in Thailand Average 10 Per Day — Working-Age Adults Most at Risk
 

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Contrary to popular belief that drowning is a hazard primarily for young children, new data from The Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Public Health reveals that the highest number of drowning deaths occur among adults, particularly those aged 45 and above.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368432-drowning-deaths-in-thailand-average-10-per-day-—-working-age-adults-most-at-risk/

 

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Teen Killed in Shooting During Cannabis Party in Chaiyaphum
 

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A 17-year-old schoolboy has died after being accidentally shot in the chest during a cannabis party in Chaiyaphum province. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning of 31 July, when a fellow teenager attempted to show off a homemade pistol, only for it to discharge and fatally strike his friend.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368433-teen-killed-in-shooting-during-cannabis-party-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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US Imposes 19% Tariff on Thailand in Major Trade Shift

 

Image source: The White House
 

In a bold move, the United States has set a 19% reciprocal tariff on Thailand. This decision, revealed by the White House, implicates nearly 100 other countries in a sweeping trade manoeuvre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368440-us-imposes-19-tariff-on-thailand-in-major-trade-shift/

 

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Car Crash Claims Life of 35-Year-Old Woman on Sukhumvit Road
 

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A 35-year-old woman tragically lost her life in the early hours of the morning of 1 August, after the vehicle she was driving collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler lorry in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368448-car-crash-claims-life-of-35-year-old-woman-on-sukhumvit-road/

 

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Bangkok Launches Citywide Upgrade of 5,365 Motorcycle Taxi Stands

 

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Bangkok is undergoing a significant transformation in its public transport sector, as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) initiates a project to upgrade all 5,365 registered motorcycle taxi stands throughout the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368446-bangkok-launches-citywide-upgrade-of-5365-motorcycle-taxi-stands/

 

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Thailand Moves to Replace Fleeing Cambodians with Sri Lankan Workers

 

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Thailand is gearing up to replace Cambodian workers, who are returning home amid border tensions, with Sri Lankan labour, according to the Labour Ministry. Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit noted approximately 20,000 Cambodian workers have returned, a figure far less than the 200,000 claimed by Phnom Penh.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368452-thailand-moves-to-replace-fleeing-cambodians-with-sri-lankan-workers/

 

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Global Luxury Shift: Bangkok Now Top 11 for High-End Living

 

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Bangkok has ascended to 11th place on the list of the world's most expensive cities for luxury living, as revealed by the latest Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report for 2025. The Thai capital's leap up the rankings is largely attributed to the soaring costs of high-end goods, such as luxury footwear and automobiles, highlighting a trend where affluent residents are increasingly indulging in branded, high-quality products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368479-global-luxury-shift-bangkok-now-top-11-for-high-end-living/