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Thailand's Tourism Soars with 20 Million Visitors in 2025

 

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Thailand’s tourism industry is thriving, having welcomed over 20 million international tourists in just the first eight months of the year. This influx has generated a remarkable 937.6 billion baht, underscoring the sector's vitality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369596-thailands-tourism-soars-with-20-million-visitors-in-2025/

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Bangkok–Butterworth Train Service Set for Revival

 

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In a promising move for regional connectivity, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Malaysia's Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) have announced plans to revitalise the Bangkok–Butterworth rail service. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369609-bangkok–butterworth-train-service-set-for-revival/

 

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20 Foreigners Assault Thai Shop Owner in Phuket Dispute

 

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In a shocking incident in Phuket, nearly 20 foreigners allegedly attacked a Thai motorcycle rental shop owner and another local following a dispute over vehicle damage fines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369600-20-foreigners-assault-thai-shop-owner-in-phuket-dispute/

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Phuket Calls for Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul

 

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Phuket's booming tourism industry is prompting the Phuket Tourist Association to urge the government for crucial infrastructure improvements. As tourist numbers soar, the challenge is to enhance residents' quality of life, manage visitor influx, and ease congestion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369597-phuket-calls-for-urgent-infrastructure-overhaul/

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Paetongtarn Faces 29 Aug Verdict Over Leaked Hun Sen Call

 

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The Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict on 29 August regarding the leaked phone conversation that involves suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian leader Hun Sen. This high-profile case sees 36 senators calling for a ruling on what they deem gross ethical misconduct and dishonesty by Paetongtarn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369638-paetongtarn-faces-29-aug-verdict-over-leaked-hun-sen-call/

 

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Foreign Cyclist's Reckless Manoeuvre Sparks Outrage in Phuket

 

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Outrage erupted among Thai netizens upon witnessing a foreign cyclist cutting dangerously in front of a pickup truck on a busy Phuket road. Driver Pusana Ai Senrit shared the dashcam footage of the incident in a Facebook group known for exposing reckless driving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369639-foreign-cyclists-reckless-manoeuvre-sparks-outrage-in-phuket/

 

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Bangkok Condo Clash: Japanese Man Attacked Over Smoking Dispute

 

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Violence erupted in Bangkok’s Rama 9 when a group of men, reportedly of foreign nationality, attacked a Japanese resident for filming them flouting a condo’s no-smoking rule. The incident has sparked significant online attention as footage of the event spread rapidly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369640-bangkok-condo-clash-japanese-man-attacked-over-smoking-dispute/

 

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Repeat Harasser in Udon Thani Blames Alcohol for Actions

 

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An elderly Thai man apologised for his disgraceful conduct after proposing to grope a cosmetics store employee in Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369641-repeat-harasser-in-udon-thani-blames-alcohol-for-actions/

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Twin Brothers 8, Killed in Motorbike Collision with Parked Lorry
 

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Eight-year-old twin brothers have died and another boy 11, was injured after their motorcycle crashed into the back of a parked lorry in Mueang Loei district on the evening of 12 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369642-twin-brothers-8-killed-in-motorbike-collision-with-parked-lorry/

 

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Govt Under Fire as Anti-Graft Watchdog Cites Leadership Void

 

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The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has delivered a damning assessment of the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration. The ACT claims the government shows no clear direction or true commitment to combating corruption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369645-govt-under-fire-as-anti-graft-watchdog-cites-leadership-void/

 

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Pattaya Teen Gunman, 3 Others Arrested in Beach Shooting

 

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Police have arrested four suspects, including a 16-year-old shooter, in connection with a shooting incident at Jomtien Beach. The shooting, which involved shots fired in the dead of night, miraculously did not harm the victims.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369646-pattaya-teen-gunman-3-others-arrested-in-beach-shooting/

 

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Man Kills Ex in Coffee Shop Before Shooting Himself
 

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A man shot his former girlfriend dead inside a coffee shop at a petrol station before taking his own life, after a failed attempt to reconcile their relationship.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369647-man-kills-ex-in-coffee-shop-before-shooting-himself/

 

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DSI Probes Disputed Land at Khao Kradong in Buriram
 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has intensified its probe into the ownership and land title issuance of a vast tract of land covering 5,083 rai at Khao Kradong, Buriram Province, including 670 rai held by 10 private entities and individuals. The investigation involves a complex land dispute linked to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and multiple government agencies.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369648-dsi-probes-disputed-land-at-khao-kradong-in-buriram/

 

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Crash Scene Shock as ‘Victims’ Turn Out to Be Mannequins
 

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Rescue workers were startled in the early hours of the morning of 13 August, after responding to a reported mass casualty road crash, involving a pickup truck hitting a barrier near Charoen Charoen Market, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369650-crash-scene-shock-as-‘victims’-turn-out-to-be-mannequins/