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Leicester City Backs Thailand Amid Border Tensions

 

Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

Leicester City Football Club, owned by King Power's CEO Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, made a bold statement during their friendly match against Italian club ACF Fiorentina yesterday. The Premier League club prominently displayed banners and scoreboard messages reading #TruthFromThailand, raising awareness about the ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368750-leicester-city-backs-thailand-amid-border-tensions/

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Record-Breaking: 2M Indian Tourists Visit Thailand

 

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Thailand recently celebrated a landmark achievement, welcoming over 2 million Indian tourists in 2024, marking a historic first for the country. This milestone was highlighted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the "Asean-India Forum," held in Bangkok from July 22 to 25. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368757-record-breaking-2m-indian-tourists-visit-thailand/

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Mass Exodus of Cambodians Strains Thai Economy

 

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Recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have ignited a wave of fear, resulting in over 100,000 Cambodian migrant workers fleeing Thailand in a short span. The tensions escalated on 24th July when an armed conflict erupted, further intensified by a violent attack on Cambodian workers in Bangkok, allegedly incited by social media posts. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368751-mass-exodus-of-cambodians-strains-thai-economy/

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Three Schoolgirls Vanish in Chiang Mai Late-Night Escape

 

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Three young Thai girls have disappeared after sneaking out of their school in Chiang Mai. The children, aged seven to nine, were last seen on CCTV wandering the streets with umbrellas in the early hours of 1 a.m., August 3. Police are urging the community to assist in the search.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368787-three-schoolgirls-vanish-in-chiang-mai-late-night-escape/

 

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Thailand's Flight Boom: The New Routes of 2025

 

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Global Air Connectivity Soars

 

As of 2025, Thailand, ranked as Southeast Asia's second most visited destination, will be experiencing a surge in global air connectivity. Airlines are tapping into the growing demand for travel to this bustling hotspot with new flight routes that span Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Whether you’re planning a holiday or business trip, these new routes could be your ticket to the Land of Smiles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368789-thailands-flight-boom-the-new-routes-of-2025/

 

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Man Dies in Motorbike Crash Returning from Birthday Celebration
 

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A 22-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a pillar beneath the Chang Erawan BTS station on Sukhumvit Road. His friend, who was riding as a passenger, was seriously injured in the crash.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368790-man-dies-in-motorbike-crash-returning-from-birthday-celebration/

 

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Thailand Moves to Legalise Poker as a Sport

 

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In a bold move, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has signed an order to revoke the ban on poker, aiming to propel Thailand into the arena of international sporting events.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368792-thailand-moves-to-legalise-poker-as-a-sport/

 

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Nine-Year-Old Boy Dies in Udon Thani Farm Hut Fire
 

 

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A nine-year-old boy lost his life after a fire engulfed his family’s farm hut in the early hours of the morning in Muang district, Udon Thani province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368793-nine-year-old-boy-dies-in-udon-thani-farm-hut-fire/

 

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Man Attempts Suicide After Marital Dispute, Rescued Just in Time
 

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A 48-year-old man from Bang Lamung district was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after reportedly consuming herbicide in a suicide attempt, believed to be triggered by emotional distress following a dispute with his wife.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368795-man-attempts-suicide-after-marital-dispute-rescued-just-in-time/

 

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Thaksin’s Niece Denies Explosive Cambodia Spy Claims

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra’s niece has faced explosive accusations of spying for Cambodia, which a senior government official has strongly denied. Russ Chalichan, assistant to Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, dismissed the claims as completely without foundation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368796-thaksin’s-niece-denies-explosive-cambodia-spy-claims/

 

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Two Drug Traffickers Caught with 3.82 Million Meth Pills
 

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Police and local authorities in Chiang Khan, Loei Province, have arrested two men in possession of nearly four million methamphetamine pills in the car park of a popular shopping mall. The dramatic early-morning operation, which took place on August 3, followed intelligence suggesting a major drug shipment was being transported through the region.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368797-two-drug-traffickers-caught-with-382-million-meth-pills/

 

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Tensions High as Thai Troops Stay Firm at the Border

 

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Thailand has decided against withdrawing its troops from the border, despite ongoing discussions at the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Malaysia, lasting until August 7. Lt Gen. Boonsin Phadklang, commander of the Second Army Region, expressed hope for positive outcomes from these talks. The objective is to reach a beneficial agreement between the parties involved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368798-tensions-high-as-thai-troops-stay-firm-at-the-border/

 

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Woman Arrested in BKK Over Investment Scam Linked to Call Centre

 

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A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly acting as a money mule for a call centre gang that lured victims into a bogus investment scheme involving fake movie view counts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368799-woman-arrested-in-bkk-over-investment-scam-linked-to-call-centre/

 

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Road Roller Crushes Female Worker in Ayutthaya
 

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A 44-year-old female construction worker was crushed to death by a road roller on the morning of 4 August while working on a road-widening project in Ayutthaya province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368800-road-roller-crushes-female-worker-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Lost 3 Days, 79-Year-Old Woman Rescued from Forest

 

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In a dramatic rescue in Phitsanulok, a 79-year-old Thai woman, Pim, was found after being lost for three days in a forest. Pim had ventured into the Khao Nam Dam mountain range on August 1, searching for bamboo shoots, a routine she knew well. However, she became disoriented, leading to a desperate search by local officials and villagers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368801-lost-3-days-79-year-old-woman-rescued-from-forest/

 

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Wanted Man Arrested After Crashing Through Police Checkpoint
 

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A 58-year-old man wanted for attempted murder of police officers has been arrested in Nonthaburi following a dramatic manhunt. The suspect, known by the alias “Chat Photharam”, had previously rammed his pickup truck into officers while fleeing a checkpoint, injuring two and causing significant property damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368802-wanted-man-arrested-after-crashing-through-police-checkpoint/

 

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Police Raid Illegal Dice Gambling Den in Huai Khwang 23 Arrested
 

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Police arrested 23 people in the early hours of 4 August after raiding an illegal dice gambling den in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368803-police-raid-illegal-dice-gambling-den-in-huai-khwang-23-arrested/

 

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Thai Airways Plots Comeback with 150-Jet Fleet by 2033

 

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Thai Airways International (THAI) is aiming for a significant expansion, with plans to double its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2033. This ambitious move comes as the airline's shares resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) following a successful five-year business rehabilitation and debt restructuring.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368804-thai-airways-plots-comeback-with-150-jet-fleet-by-2033/

 

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War Room Setup to Crush Call Centres in 3 Months
 

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Thailand’s top law enforcement and regulatory agencies have joined forces to launch a major crackdown on international call centre scams, with a bold three-month plan to dismantle key operations, particularly those based in neighbouring Cambodia.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368805-war-room-setup-to-crush-call-centres-in-3-months/

 

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Couple Threatened at Gunpoint in Road Rage Incident

 

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A businessman and his wife were threatened at gunpoint on a public road following a heated road rage incident involving a SUV. Police have arrested the suspect, who was caught on video brandishing a firearm during the altercation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368806-couple-threatened-at-gunpoint-in-road-rage-incident/

 

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Ex-Councillor ‘Golf’ & Associates Deny Charges in Assualt

 

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Nine defendants, including former Songkhla Provincial Councillor Siradonai Plaiduang, also known as “Sao Golf,” have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the alleged assault of a police officer at a polling station earlier this year. The Criminal Court has scheduled the first prosecution witness hearing for 7 April 2026.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368807-ex-councillor-‘golf’-associates-deny-charges-in-assualt/

 

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Woman Arrested After Nearly Two Years on the Run for Fraud
 

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A 41-year-old woman accused of defrauding an oil company out of more than 270,000 baht has been arrested in Kalasin province after nearly two years in hiding. Police revealed the suspect has a history of multiple fraud-related offences and had gone to great lengths to evade capture.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368808-woman-arrested-after-nearly-two-years-on-the-run-for-fraud/

 

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CAAT Urges Farmers to Register Agricultural Drones

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is calling on farmers and agricultural drone users to register their equipment and operator credentials through the UAS Portal before drone flight permissions resume.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368809-caat-urges-farmers-to-register-agricultural-drones/