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Famous Michelin Eatery Probed Over B4,000 Omelette Charge

 

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Bangkok’s famed Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai restaurant finds itself under the scrutiny of the Department of Internal Trade. The investigation, led by Deputy Director-General Udom Srisomsong, focuses on allegations that the eatery overcharged a social media influencer by 2,500 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370130-famous-michelin-eatery-probed-over-b4000-omelette-charge/

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Fury Erupts After Foreigners Brutally Assault Local in Patong

 

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A shocking street fight in Phuket has once again put a spotlight on law enforcement in Thailand. A viral video captured foreigners attacking a Thai man outside a restaurant in Patong, stirring outrage on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370165-fury-erupts-after-foreigners-brutally-assault-local-in-patong/

 

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Thailand Enforces Liveness Detection for SIM Card Registration

 

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In a major move to combat identity theft and fraud, Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has mandated that all mobile operators implement Liveness Detection Technology for SIM card registration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370145-thailand-enforces-liveness-detection-for-sim-card-registration/

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Pattaya Cracks Down on Nightlife to Ensure Safety

 

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In a decisive move to bolster Pattaya's reputation as a safe, drug-free destination, officials launched a late-night operation targeting entertainment venues. The joint effort, led by Mr. Nattapob Yomjinda, Deputy District Chief of Banglamung, alongside Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Dusadee, Deputy Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, aimed to curb illegal activities that could tarnish the city's image.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370132-pattaya-cracks-down-on-nightlife-to-ensure-safety/

 

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Thailand Aims for More Polish Tourists with New Flights

 

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hopeful that LOT Polish Airlines will soon launch direct flights to Thailand, marking a significant return after more than a decade. This initiative aims to draw more Eastern European tourists to its vibrant destinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370143-thailand-aims-for-more-polish-tourists-with-new-flights/

 

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Hit-and-Run Horror, Nursing Student Killed
 

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A 21-year-old nursing student was killed in the early hours, after her motorcycle was struck by a speeding black car in Nakhon Phanom. The driver fled the scene but later surrendered to police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370167-hit-and-run-horror-nursing-student-killed/

 

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Brother Fatally Stabbed After Repeated Verbal Abuse at Meal
 

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A 33-year-old man has been arrested after fatally stabbing his older brother during a family meal in Amnat Charoen province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370168-brother-fatally-stabbed-after-repeated-verbal-abuse-at-meal/

 

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Recycling Plant Fire Destroys Vehicles & Equipment
 

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A fire tore through a recycling plant in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, on the morning of 18 August, destroying vehicles and machinery worth more than three million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370169-recycling-plant-fire-destroys-vehicles-equipment/

 

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Police Seize 1.6 Million Meth Pills in Chiang Rai Drug Bust
 

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Authorities have intercepted a drug shipment containing 1.6 million methamphetamine tablets being smuggled from the Tham Luang–Khun Nam Nang Non National Park area towards the city.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370170-police-seize-16-million-meth-pills-in-chiang-rai-drug-bust/

 

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Mother-in-Law Attacks With Machete After Drunken Sex Remark
 

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A 61-year-old woman in Surin has admitted to attacking her son-in-law with a machete after he drunkenly suggested that, having already slept with her daughter, he wanted to sleep with her as well.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370171-mother-in-law-attacks-with-machete-after-drunken-sex-remark/

 

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Pai Launches Safe Driving Training for Rental Operators
 

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The local authorities in Pai have launched a safe driving training programme aimed at rental vehicle operators, with the goal of reducing road crashess and promoting long-term traffic safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370172-pai-launches-safe-driving-training-for-rental-operators/

 

 

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Teen Girl Injured After Rival Gangs Clash in Trang
 

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A late-night confrontation between rival teenage groups erupted in gunfire, leaving an 18-year-old school student injured after being struck by stray shotgun pellets.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370173-teen-girl-injured-after-rival-gangs-clash-in-trang/

 

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Man Seriously Injured After Mattress Slides Off Pickup Truck
 

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A man suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from the back of a pickup truck when the mattress he was sitting on slide off the vehicle in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370175-man-seriously-injured-after-mattress-slides-off-pickup-truck/