Brit Now Faces 10 Years in Jail After Pattaya Crash Death
 

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The 22-year-old British tourist accused of killing a woman while attempting a motorbike stunt in Pattaya could now face up to 10 years in prison after the victim died in hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370322-brit-now-faces-10yrs-in-jail-after-pattaya-crash-death/

Pattaya Car Theft: Indian Owner Claims Professional Scam

 

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A luxury rental vehicle has vanished in Pattaya, leaving its owner, an Indian businessman, to suspect foul play and professional scammers at work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370358-pattaya-car-theft-indian-owner-claims-professional-scam/

Phuket Restaurant Hunts Foreigners in Watch Theft

 

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A restaurant in bustling Patong, Phuket, is on the hunt for a group of foreigners after a distinctive Vivienne Westwood watch was allegedly stolen from the premises on Friday, 16 August.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370354-phuket-restaurant-hunts-foreigners-in-watch-theft/

Jay Fai Fined 2,000 Baht for Unclear Menu Pricing Dispute

 

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In a turn of events that has captivated the culinary community, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a 2,000 baht fine to the esteemed Michelin-starred street food vendor, Jay Fai, following a pricing complaint by a prominent Thai YouTuber.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370356-jay-fai-fined-2000-baht-for-unclear-menu-pricing-dispute/

 

Pheu Thai Quashes Rumours of Backing Prayut for Leadership Role 

 

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BANGKOK - In a bold statement, the Pheu Thai Party quashed rumours about backing former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for their top seat, branding the speculation as mere gossip. Party Secretary-General Sorawong Thienthong firmly denied any links to the rumour, emphasising that there was no plan for political reconciliation with the Bhumjaithai Party, which was previously a coalition ally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370399-pheu-thai-quashes-rumours-of-backing-prayut-for-leadership-role/

 

Delivery Rider Killed in Collision with Municipal Garbage Truck

 

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A 36-year-old delivery rider died after his motorcycle collided with a municipal garbage truck on Liap Khlong Si Road in Khlong Si sub-district, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province early on 20 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370400-delivery-rider-killed-in-collision-with-municipal-garbage-truck/

 

Foreign Volunteer Claims Death Threats at Lopburi AIDS Temple

 

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A former foreign volunteer at Lopburi’s Phra Bat Nampu Temple claims her life was endangered after aiding AIDS patients. She alleges that improving patient health led to fewer donations, provoking a sinister backlash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370401-foreign-volunteer-claims-death-threats-at-lopburi-aids-temple/

Armed Robber Caught After Gold Shop Heist in Bang Bo
 

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Police have arrested a 31-year-old man following a brazen armed robbery, with a gun, at a gold shop in Bang Bo district, Samut Prakan province. The suspect, identified as Mr. Weerawat “Arm”,  stole 49 gold necklaces  weighing a total of 123 baht (initially reported by the shop as 60 baht) and valued at over 6 million baht, before fleeing the scene on a black Honda motorcycle without a licence plate.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370402-armed-robber-caught-after-gold-shop-heist-in-bang-bo/

 

Acting Thai PM Declares All-Out War on Drug Gangs Nationwide

 

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Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has declared the fight against illicit drugs a top national priority, pushing for collaboration across all sectors to battle the crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370403-acting-thai-pm-declares-all-out-war-on-drug-gangs-nationwide/

 

Drunk Driver Found Asleep in Car Blocking Pattaya Road
 

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A man was found asleep at the wheel of his car in the middle of a Pattaya road after a heavy night’s drinking, forcing police and rescue workers to intervene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370404-drunk-driver-found-asleep-in-car-blocking-pattaya-road/

 

Man Arrested After 10 Years on the Run for Sexual Assault

 

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In a breakthrough for a long-dormant case, Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers have apprehended a 30-year-old man who had been evading capture for over a decade for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370405-man-arrested-after-10-years-on-the-run-for-sexual-assault/

 

Army Seizes Six Lorries Smuggling 60,000 Litres of Fuel
 

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Thai soldiers have intercepted six lorries attempting to smuggle 60,000 litres of diesel fuel across the Myanmar border in Tak province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370406-army-seizes-six-lorries-smuggling-60000-litres-of-fuel/

 

Nearly 400 Mobile SIM Cards Found From Suspected Call Centre 
 

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Border troops have seized almost 400 mobile phone SIM cards from a sugarcane field in Sa Kaeo province, in a suspected link to an online crime network.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370408-nearly-400-mobile-sim-cards-found-from-suspected-call-centre /

 

ANALYSIS

 

Paetongtarn’s Refusal to Step Down Seen as Key to Court Survival

 

Thailand's suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, suspended prime minister of Thailand, is confidently awaiting an imminent court verdict on an impeachment lawsuit, despite being temporarily removed from office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370409-paetongtarn’s-refusal-to-step-down-seen-as-key-to-court-survival/

 

South Korean Arrested Over Fake SMS Scam Using Spoofing Device
 

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Cyber police have arrested a 35-year-old South Korean man who was allegedly driving around Bangkok with a false base station (FBS) device, sending out fraudulent SMS messages designed to trick people into handing over personal and banking details.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370410-south-korean-arrested-over-fake-sms-scam-using-spoofing-device/

 

Newborn Baby Girl Abandoned in Cardboard Box Found Safe in Tak
 

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Authorities in Tak province are investigating after a newborn baby girl was discovered abandoned in a cardboard box near a village playground in Wang Chao district early on the morning of 20 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370411-newborn-baby-girl-abandoned-in-cardboard-box-found-safe-in-tak/

 

 

 

3 Myanmar Men Injured After Motorbike Plunges into Canal

 

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Three Myanmar nationals were left seriously injured after their motorbike careered off a bend and plunged into a 10-metre-deep canal in Rayong in the early hours of the morning of 20 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370412-3-myanmar-men-injured-after-motorbike-plunges-into-canal/

 

Two 15-Year-Olds Arrested Over Knife Robbery at Wang Noi Market

 

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Police have arrested two 15-year-old boys after they attempted to rob a market trader at knifepoint in Wang Noi district, Ayutthaya province. The suspects were identified quickly after authorities reviewed CCTV footage of the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370413-two-15-year-olds-arrested-over-knife-robbery-at-wang-noi-market/

 

Rare Footage Captures Endangered Tapirs Mating in Wildlife Park
 

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Remarkable footage has emerged from a wildlife research station showing a pair of endangered Malayan tapirs mating, a scene rarely witnessed in the wild.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370414-rare-footage-captures-endangered-tapirs-mating-in-wildlife-park/

 

Two Korat Police Officers Dismissed for Drug Links

 

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Two police officers in Nakhon Ratchasima have been dismissed from the force after being found to have connections with local drug traffickers. The crackdown followed a shocking incident in which a man high on methamphetamine killed his wife by bludgeoning her with a concrete pole.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370415-two-korat-police-officers-dismissed-for-drug-links/

 

Man Drowns After Drinking and Diving for Shellfish
 

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A 42-year-old construction worker drowned after drinking alcohol and diving into a deep pond to search for shellfish with friends.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370416-man-drowns-after-drinking-and-diving-for-shellfish/

 

Vegetable Trader Found Dead on Roadside in Phetchaburi
 

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Police and rescue volunteers discovered the body of a 47-year-old vegetable and fruit trader in roadside undergrowth in Tha Yang district, Phetchaburi province. The man, identified as Mr. Supharerk Klinhom, had been missing for two days along with several hundred thousand baht in cash.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370417-vegetable-trader-found-dead-on-roadside-in-phetchaburi/

 

Fugitive Wanted for 17 Years Arrested in Samut Prakan
 

Picture courtesy of CIB.

 

Police have arrested a man who had been on the run for more than 17 years after allegedly shooting a rival.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370418-fugitive-wanted-for-17-years-arrested-in-samut-prakan/

 

Brother Stabbed in Family Meal Row in Bangkok

 

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Police in Bangkok are investigating a family stabbing after a meal-time argument between three brothers ended in violence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370420-brother-stabbed-in-family-meal-row-in-bangkok/

 

Wild Elephants Kills Villager in Khon Kaen

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin

 

A group of wild elephants entered agricultural land in Si Chomphu District, Khon Kaen Province and fatally attacked a local villager during the night.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370421-wild-elephants-kills-villager-in-khon-kaen/

 

Two Dead After Car Crashes Off Road
 

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Rescue teams have recovered two bodies following a car crash on the Saraburi–Lom Sak road in Phetchabun province. The incident occurred near the Bueng Khla bend in Lom Sak district, where a white Honda sedan driver reportedly lost control and overturned off the road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370422-two-dead-after-car-crashes-off-road/

 

Condo Manager & Boyfriend Surrender After Fatal Assault

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A condominium manager and her boyfriend have surrendered to police after allegedly beating a resident unconscious, who later died from his injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370423-condo-manager-boyfriend-surrender-after-fatal-assault/

 

 

 AI Cameras in Nong Khai Help Police Arrest Rape Suspect
 

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Police in Nong Khai have arrested a man wanted on rape charges after artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance cameras flagged him as he attempted to cross the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370425-ai-cameras-in-nong-khai-help-police-arrest-rape-suspect/

 

Parents Arrested for Burning Newborn in Charcoal Kiln
 

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Police have arrested a couple accused of burning their newborn child in a charcoal kiln in Ban Fang district, Khon Kaen, following a shocking discovery by local villagers. The incident occurred in Hin Hao village, around 2 km from the nearest community, where the charred body of a newborn was found.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370426-parents-arrested-for-burning-newborn-in-charcoal-kiln/

 

Thai-Cambodian Tensions Escalate in Media War

 

This file photo released by the Royal Thai Army shows an injured Thai soldier who stepped on a landmine being airlifted to a hospital in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, July 23, 2025. (The Royal Thai Army via AP, File)

 

While the Thai-Cambodian border remains calm, a heated exchange of words continues, with both nations racing for international support. Cambodia's agile media strategy gains traction, placing Thailand in a defensive position under mounting scrutiny.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370433-thai-cambodian-tensions-escalate-in-media-war/