Criminal Court acquits Thaksin in landmark case

 

 

The Criminal Court has delivered its verdict in the high-profile case involving Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, who faced charges under Article 112 and the Computer Crimes Act. These charges stemmed from a contentious interview with South Korean media back in May 2015.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370562-crucial-verdict-day-for-thaksin-lèse-majesté-case-looms/#findComment-20032865

Geese Patrol: Chiang Mai's Eco-Friendly Moat Plan

 

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In an unexpected twist in urban management, the picturesque city of Chiang Mai has embarked on a unique environmental project involving geese. This week, a pilot initiative saw the release of 10 geese into the city's historic moat to investigate their potential role in cleaning the water and reducing pollution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370614-geese-patrol-chiang-mais-eco-friendly-moat-plan/

Armed Chinese Men Hold Woman Hostage in Pattaya Home

 

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Police in Pattaya are hunting two Chinese men after a Thai woman was allegedly bound, threatened at gunpoint and held captive in her home in the early hours of the morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370568-armed-chinese-men-hold-woman-hostage-in-pattaya-home/

 

UPDATE

Two Dead and 13 Injured After Ambulance Runs Red Light in Rayong

 

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It has now been confirmed that two died and 13 others were injured after a ambulance ran a red light and collided with a hatchback car, at an intersection in Ban Chang district, Rayong province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370555-student-killed-several-injured-in-ambulance-collision/#findComment-20033796

Immigration Officer Wanted After Shooting Sisters, Killing One
 

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Police in Ranong are hunting an immigration officer who allegedly opened fire on his two elder sisters, killing one and seriously injuring another, during a drunken rampage in the early hours of 22 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370656-immigration-officer-wanted-after-shooting-sisters-killing-one/

 

Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Mine Clearance

 

From left: Gen Ek Sam Oun, Commander of Cambodia’s 5th Military Region, and Lt Gen Amarit Boonsuya, Commander of Thailand’s First Army. Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

In a pivotal meeting held in Aranyaprathet, Thailand and Cambodia have pledged to work together on mine clearance, tackling transnational crime, and resolving border disputes. Lt-Gen Amarit Boonsuya, leading Thailand’s delegation, announced these initiatives as an expansion of the previous 13-point agreement established in a prior GBC meeting in Malaysia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370657-thailand-and-cambodia-agree-on-mine-clearance/

 

Two Killed, Including 15-Year-Old, in Crash withTruck
 

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Two people, one of them a 15-year-old boy, have been killed after their motorcycle collided with a trailer truck in Ayutthaya province. The truck driver fled the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370658-two-killed-including-15-year-old-in-crash-withtruck/

 

Man Arrested for Making Homemade Bombs & Dealing Drugs

 

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Police in Samut Sakhon have arrested a 48-year-old man known by the alias “Tiger Silk” after raiding his home and finding him in the act of assembling improvised explosive devices alongside a large quantity of methamphetamine pills.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370659-man-arrested-for-making-homemade-bombs-dealing-drugs/

 

Thai Youth Hooked on Vapes: Rights Body Demands Crackdown

 

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The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has expressed concern about the rapid rise in e-cigarette usage among young individuals, advocating for more stringent regulatory measures. A letter addressed to the prime minister highlights an urgent need for action on vaping due to its rising popularity amongst children and teens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370661-thai-youth-hooked-on-vapes-rights-body-demands-crackdown/

 

Chiang Rai Airport Secures 5.7 Billion Baht for New Terminal

 

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Chiang Rai’s Mae Fah Luang Airport is set for a major expansion after the Ministry of Transport and Airports of Thailand (AoT) approved a 5.7 billion baht project to build a new passenger terminal, aiming to increase capacity to six million travellers per year by 2032.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370662-chiang-rai-airport-secures-57-billion-baht-for-new-terminal/

 

Chiang Mai Police Raid 7 Venues Over Underage Workers

 

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Chiang Mai police have raided seven entertainment venues in the city’s San Sai district, following complaints that underage girls were being openly employed as service staff.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370663-chiang-mai-police-raid-7-venues-over-underage-workers/

 

Elderly Cyclist Killed After Being Hit by Pickup Truck in Surin

 

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An 82-year-old man was killed instantly when his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck on Highway 24 in Surin province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370664-elderly-cyclist-killed-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-surin/

 

Bangkok Rolls Out 191 Emergency Location Service

 

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Bangkok's police team up with AIS and Google to roll out the 191 Emergency Location Service (191 ELS) across Thailand—ushering in a new era of safety with pinpoint accuracy

 

Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police Bureau has collaborated with AIS and Google to launch a novel emergency system aimed at improving safety standards in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370665-bangkok-rolls-out-191-emergency-location-service/

 

CIB Arrests Chef Over Fake Accounts and Drug Links
 

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Bangkok police have arrested a 25-year-old assistant chef at an Italian restaurant in Sukhumvit, suspected of involvement in fraudulent bank accounts and illegal drugs after evading authorities for more than three years.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370666-cib-arrests-chef-over-fake-accounts-and-drug-links/

 

Thai Army to Test 3D-Printed Anti-Blast Footwear Next Week

 

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Senator Wutthipong Pongsuwan has unveiled a groundbreaking model of blast-resistant footwear, poised to enhance safety for Thai soldiers. The prototype, designed to mitigate the risk of landmine injuries, will undergo testing by the 2nd Army next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370667-thai-army-to-test-3d-printed-anti-blast-footwear-next-week/ 

 

UPDATE
Chinese Gang Escapes After Failed Kidnapping in Pattaya

 

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A group of Chinese nationals attempted to kidnap a compatriot for ransom at a villa in central Pattaya early on the morning of 22 August, but fled after a Thai woman managed to escape and alert police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370568-armed-chinese-men-hold-woman-hostage-in-pattaya-home/#findComment-20034648

 

Citywide Blackout in Phetchaburi After Transformer Explosion
 

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A major power outage occurred in Phetchaburi on 22 August, after a large electrical transformer exploded at the city’s main electricity distribution station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370669-citywide-blackout-in-phetchaburi-after-transformer-explosion/

 

Police Raid Uncovers Weapons in Bangkok Apartment
 

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Bangkok police have seized a cache of firearms, ammunition and a CS smoke grenade during a raid on a housing project in Bang Khun Thian district, arresting a 25-year-old man suspected of stockpiling weapons, with links to a well-known technical college.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370670-police-raid-uncovers-weapons-in-bangkok-apartment/

 

Couple Found After Jumping from Rama VII Bridge into Chao Phraya
 

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Police in Bangkok have recovered the bodies of a couple who jumped into the Chao Phraya River together from Rama VII Bridge.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370671-couple-found-after-jumping-from-rama-vii-bridge-into-chao-phraya/

 

Two Brothers Killed in Collision with Hospital Transport Van
 

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Two brothers died after their motorcycle was struck by a hospital patient transport van on 21 August at a junction leading to Ban Huai Yae on Highway 225, Chaiyaphum–Nakhon Sawan, in Wang Takhé subdistrict, Nong Bua Rawe district, Chaiyaphum province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370672-two-brothers-killed-in-collision-with-hospital-transport-van/

 

Former MP Arrested for Embezzlement After Fleeing to Laos
 

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Authorities have apprehended former Member of Parliament Peerawit Ruangludlapak, 47, who allegedly embezzled party funding before fleeing to Laos.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370673-former-mp-arrested-for-embezzlement-after-fleeing-to-laos/

 

Newborn Baby Girl Abandoned in Forest Beside Rubber Plantation

 

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A newborn baby girl has been found abandoned in a forested area next to a rubber plantation in Amnat Charoen Province, with her body covered in ant bites. Villagers rushed the infant to hospital after hearing her cries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370674-newborn-baby-girl-abandoned-in-forest-beside-rubber-plantation/

 

Hunt for Couple After Stray Dogs Poisoned in Nakhon Ratchasima
 

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Police in Nakhon Ratchasima are searching for a man and woman accused of deliberately poisoning stray dogs, leaving three animals dead and one critically 

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370675-hunt-for-couple-after-stray-dogs-poisoned-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

Sister Killed, Sibling Injured in Motorbike–Lorry Crash
 

 

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A 25-year-old woman has died and her younger sister injured after their motorcycle was struck by a six-wheel lorry in Pathum Thani.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370676-sister-killed-sibling-injured-in-motorbike–lorry-crash/

 

U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Disarray After Stadium Withdrawal
 

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The Thai Football Association is facing last-minute turmoil after True BG Stadium withdrew as host for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification matches, scheduled from 3–9 September 2025.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370677-u23-asian-cup-qualifiers-in-disarray-after-stadium-withdrawal/

 

Former Bank Employee Arrested in Roi Et Over Embezzlement

 

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A former bank employee wanted for embezzling more than 720,000 baht has been arrested while hiding out in Roi Et province, more than a decade after the alleged crime.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370678-former-bank-employee-arrested-in-roi-et-over-embezzlement/

 

Thai, Vietnamese Police Unite to Fight Call Centre Scams

 

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The Chief Inspector of Thailand’s National Police, Pol Gen Thatchai Pitanilabutr, has led a high-level delegation to Vietnam to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tackling cybercrime, including cross-border call centre scams.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370679-thai-vietnamese-police-unite-to-fight-call-centre-scams/

 

Bang Lamung Authorities Arrest Men Over Drug Sales
 

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Officials in Bang Lamung District have arrested two men from Bang Saen for allegedly selling methamphetamine and crystal meth, following an undercover operation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370680-bang-lamung-authorities-arrest-men-over-drug-sales/

 

Authorities Destroy Drugs, Including 139 Million Meth Pills

 

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The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has carried out a large-scale destruction of seized drugs, including 139 million methamphetamine pills, in a move underscoring the government’s commitment to combating the nation’s drug problem.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370682-authorities-destroy-drugs-including-139-million-meth-pills/

 

Zimbabwean Man Arrested for Phuket Romance Scam
 

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Police have arrested a Zimbabwean national accused of running a romance scam that defrauded several Thai women of cash and valuables.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370683-zimbabwean-man-arrested-for-phuket-romance-scam/