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Earthquake outside city sends tremors through Bangkok

 

Photo from the March 28 earthquake courtesy of Firstpost

 

A strong 5.4-magnitude earthquake caused tremors in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, testing the nerves of office workers and residents. The quake was registered at 9:58 am today, August 21, with its epicentre located 10 kilometres underground in the Andaman Sea, approximately 211 kilometres southwest of Mae Sot district in Tak province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370481-bangkok-shaken-by-earthquake-no-serious-damage-reported/

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Suvarnabhumi Expands: Doubling Passenger Capacity

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport, one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs, is on the verge of a significant transformation. Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has unveiled an ambitious master plan to double its passenger capacity, targeting an impressive 120 million annually. This bold initiative aligns with AoT’s strategy to keep pace with increasing global travel demands.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370485-suvarnabhumi-expands-doubling-passenger-capacity/

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Cambodian Soldier Hits Own Mine Near Ta Kwai Ruins

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

An explosion near the Ta Kwai temple ruins in Thailand's Surin province on Wednesday night has been attributed to a Cambodian soldier stepping on one of his army’s own landmines, the Thai army reports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370499-cambodian-soldier-hits-own-mine-near-ta-kwai-ruins/

 

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Thai Guard Hospitalised Following Cobra Encounter

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a dramatic encounter in Kamala, Phuket, a security guard ended up in hospital after being bitten by a venomous king cobra. The incident unfolded on 20th August, when the guard courageously captured the large snake with his bare hands, only for the reptile to retaliate, sinking its fangs into his hand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370490-thai-guard-hospitalised-following-cobra-encounter/

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Bangkok Moto-Taxi Rider Tries to Run Over Passenger

 

Picture courtesy of Channek 8

 

A Bangkok motorcycle taxi rider allegedly tried to run over a passenger who complained about his reckless driving. The scary scene unfolded outside a hotel in Soi Sukhumvit 13, leaving the passenger shaken and seeking justice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370527-bangkok-moto-taxi-rider-tries-to-run-over-passenger/

 

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Bangkok Cosmetic Horror: Doctors Jailed as Woman Left in Coma

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Two Bangkok doctors are facing prison after a botched cosmetic surgery left a woman in a coma and her family drowning in medical debt. The legal battle has gripped Thailand, as both doctors have been sentenced for their roles in the tragic operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370529-bangkok-cosmetic-horror-doctors-jailed-as-woman-left-in-coma/

 

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Kratom May Be Reclassified as Narcotic to Curb Misuse

 

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Thailand's Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has revealed efforts to tackle the misuse of kratom leaves amidst rising public worries. Collaborating with Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, Tawee is considering implementing a regulation to control kratom sales, responding to concerns raised by Yala MP Sugano Matha about potential narcotic classification.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370532-kratom-may-be-reclassified-as-narcotic-to-curb-misuse/

 

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Box Van Crashes into Turning Truck, 2 Dead

 

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A crash occurred on the Nikom Phatthana–Pluak Daeng road near the junction of Route 15 in Rayong’s Nikom Phatthana district yesterday, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370530-box-van-crashes-into-turning-truck-2-dead/

 

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Woman Caught Smuggling Drugs to Boyfriend in Police Custody
 

Picture courtesy of SiamNews.

 

A woman who attempted to smuggle methamphetamine and crystal meth to her boyfriend inside a police holding cell has been arrested, leaving the couple both behind bars.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370533-woman-caught-smuggling-drugs-to-boyfriend-in-police-custody/