Phuket Race Scare: Man's Stroll on Track Alarms Fans

 

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A troubling incident unfolded yesterday at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand 2025 event in Phuket when a man inexplicably wandered onto the racetrack, narrowly avoiding a potential disaster.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370251-phuket-race-scare-mans-stroll-on-track-alarms-fans/

 

Clear Pricing Mandate: Thai Restaurants Face 10,000 Baht Fines

 

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In a decisive move to ensure transparency, the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has mandated that restaurants across Thailand adhere to clear pricing guidelines. Non-compliance could result in fines reaching up to 10,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370252-clear-pricing-mandate-thai-restaurants-face-10000-baht-fines/

 

Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Rise Over New Landmines

 

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The Royal Thai Army has claimed that landmines recently found along the Thai-Cambodian border were newly planted by Cambodian soldiers, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370253-thai-cambodian-border-tensions-rise-over-new-landmines/

 

Trang Resident Finds King Cobra Under Wardrobe

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, a 74-year-old resident of Trang province had an unexpected visitor when a large snake took refuge under her wardrobe. The snake, a deadly king cobra, was caught by rescue workers on August 18 in Mueang district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370256-trang-resident-finds-king-cobra-under-wardrobe/

 

Champion Rooster Sold for A Staggering 6.5M Baht

 

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A remarkable event has shaken Thailand’s notorious underground cockfighting scene, as a champion rooster named Fakhamram was sold for a staggering 6.5 million baht. This sale follows Fakhamram’s triumphant victory in a high-stakes match at the Kaew Khok Krot stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima, marking a significant moment in the sport's history.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370257-champion-rooster-sold-for-a-staggering-65m-baht/

 

CCTV Captures Brazen Pattaya Motorbike Theft

 

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In a startling incident at Pattaya Beach, a local bar waitress lost her motorbike during a staff birthday celebration. Sumitra Saengarun, 25, discovered her black GPX motorcycle missing at approximately 5.06am yesterday, just steps from the Pattaya City Police Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370258-cctv-captures-brazen-pattaya-motorbike-theft/

 

Mysterious Cave Found in Phitsanulok's Wilderness

 

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Thailand's archaeological landscape has been enriched with a remarkable discovery in the remote wilderness of Phitsanulok province. During a routine patrol in the Khwae Noi forest watershed, forest rangers uncovered a mysterious cave, now poised to become a focal point for historical research.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370260-mysterious-cave-found-in-phitsanuloks-wilderness/

 

Udon Thani Pickup Crash: Ex-Officer Miraculously Safe

 

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In a remarkable tale of survival, a former traffic officer narrowly escaped serious injury following a dramatic road accident on the Udon Thani-Sakon Nakhon Road in Udon Thani province. The crash, which took place in the Mueang Nong Han district, saw a pickup truck flip multiple times, leaving bystanders astonished at the driver's survival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370263-udon-thani-pickup-crash-ex-officer-miraculously-safe/

 

Thai Police Uncover 87kg Meth Stash in Canal

 

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In a startling turn of events, a significant cache of crystal methamphetamine was discovered by locals floating in a canal in Samut Songkhram province, prompting a large-scale investigation into the drug network involved.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370264-thai-police-uncover-87kg-meth-stash-in-canal/

 

Flood Alert Issued for Chao Phraya River Residents

 

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The Royal Irrigation Department has issued an urgent warning to those living in low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River to brace for potential flooding on 21 August. This precaution comes as the department plans to increase water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam, driven by recent heavy rain.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370265-flood-alert-issued-for-chao-phraya-river-residents/

 

Thai Judicial Scandals: Dismissals Amid Allegations

 

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In a heated session chaired by Supreme Court President Chanakarn Theeravejpolkul at the Justice Court Building in Bangkok, serious judicial misconduct cases were addressed, highlighting systemic issues within Thailand's legal framework.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370266-thai-judicial-scandals-dismissals-amid-allegations/

 

Tragedy in Surin: Father Seeks Truth in Son’s Death

 

Ratthapoom's father and younger sister | Photo via Facebook/ Aomwannee Aotngam

 

In a tragic incident that has shaken Surin province, the father of a young Thai soldier is calling for a deeper investigation after his son reportedly shot two civilians before taking his own life. The event, which unfolded in Kap Choeng district, casts a shadow over the official narrative being presented.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370267-tragedy-in-surin-father-seeks-truth-in-son’s-death/

 

Missing Burmese Girl Found, Alleges Family Abuse

 

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In a troubling series of events, a 15-year-old Burmese girl, previously reported missing in Thailand, has refused to return home, alleging physical abuse by her parents. The teenager, named Bee, vanished from her residence in Nonthaburi on 24 July, sparking concerns from her parents, Mamat Ye Hinn, 45, and Asha Bwe, 40.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370268-missing-burmese-girl-found-alleges-family-abuse/

 

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