Constitutional Court Sacks Thai PM Over Ethics Breach

 

Thailand's suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, centre, arrives at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Political unrest grips Thailand after the Constitutional Court unexpectedly removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday. The court found her guilty of an ethics violation, abruptly ending her leadership after just a year. This marks another setback for the influential Shinawatra family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371421-constitutional-court-sacks-thai-pm-over-ethics-breach/

Scots tourist shot in Mae Hong Son
 

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A Scottish holidaymaker from Dundee is recovering in hospital after being shot during a road rage incident in Mae Hong Son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371364-scots-tourist-shot-in-mae-hong-son/

Italian Man Attacked After Defending Girlfriend in Pattaya

 

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An evening stroll along Pattaya's vibrant Walking Street turned into a violent confrontation when an Italian man intervened after his Thai girlfriend was allegedly assaulted by an Uzbek national.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371428-italian-man-attacked-after-defending-girlfriend-in-pattaya/

Expats Flee Pattaya Bars Amid Intensive Police Raids

 

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Once the heartbeat of Pattaya's bustling nightlife, the city’s famous pubs and go-go bars are seeing a shift in patronage as long-term expats and regular tourists opt for quieter venues. The frequent police raids, part of the “No Drugs, No Dealers” campaign, are casting a shadow over the renowned party atmosphere, leaving venues under tight scrutiny.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371430-expats-flee-pattaya-bars-amid-intensive-police-raids/

Anutin Declares Readiness to Lead Thailand’s Next Government

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In a surprising yet decisive move, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, boldly declared his readiness to become Thailand’s Prime Minister, a role he’s claimed preparedness for since 2019. With confident assurances, Anutin announced his plan to form a special government tasked with steering the nation forward, designed to operate for four months following a policy declaration. This strategy comes with the backing and conditions set by the People's Party as crucial collaborators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371472-anutin-declares-readiness-to-lead-thailand’s-next-government/

 

New 50 and 100 Baht Notes to Debut in Polymer Form

 

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The Bank of Thailand is shaking things up, announcing that new 50- and 100-baht banknotes will soon hit the streets, made from special polymer material. The roll-out is set for November, with Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput at the helm of the change.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371473-new-50-and-100-baht-notes-to-debut-in-polymer-form/

 

Nurse Seriously Injured After Lorry Wheel Smashes Into Car
 

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A male nurse was left fighting for his life on 28 August, after a set of lorry wheels came loose and crashed onto his car roof as he drove along a main road in Pathum Thani.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371474-nurse-seriously-injured-after-lorry-wheel-smashes-into-car/

 

Thugs Use Balm in Taxi Driver Eyes Before Stealing Cab & Cash
 

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Two men tricked a Bangkok taxi driver into taking them to Ayutthaya before using menthol balm to temporarily blind him and make off with his cab and cash in the early hours of 29 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371475-thugs-use-balm-in-taxi-driver-eyes-before-stealing-cab-cash/

 

Police Raid Illegal Gambling Den in Nonthaburi – 30 Arrested

 

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Thirty gamblers were arrested, after police raided an illegal gambling den, operating inside a three-storey commercial building in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371476-police-raid-illegal-gambling-den-in-nonthaburi-–-30-arrested/

 

Kuwaiti Bikers Cause Crash in Pattaya, Passenger Injured
 

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A passenger was injured and a rider left shaken after a group of foreign motorcyclists, believed to be Kuwaitis, caused chaos on Pattaya’s roads in the early hours of 29 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371477-kuwaiti-bikers-cause-crash-in-pattaya-passenger-injured/

 

Myanmar Men Arrested in Phuket After Posting Gun Training Video
 

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Two Myanmar nationals have been arrested in Phuket after posting a video of themselves practising with firearms, which led police to uncover a stash of drugs, cash and weapons.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371478-myanmar-men-arrested-in-phuket-after-posting-gun-training-video/

 

Nong Prue Municipality Conducts Annual Fire & Emergency Drill
 

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Nong Prue Municipality held its annual fire prevention and emergency response drill, simulating a large-scale fire evacuation and first-aid response to ensure readiness in the event of a real emergency.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371479-nong-prue-municipality-conducts-annual-fire-emergency-drill/

 

Nine Injured as Tour Bus Overturns in Roi Et
 

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Nine people were injured on the morning of 29 August, when a tour bus carrying more than 30 passengers overturned on a highway in Pho Chai district, Roi Et province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371480-nine-injured-as-tour-bus-overturns-in-roi-et/

 

DSI Seizes Counterfeit Goods Worth 20 Million Baht in Raids

 

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Authorities have seized counterfeit goods worth more than 20 million baht in a major raid on shops and warehouses in the Sampheng wholesale district of Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371481-dsi-seizes-counterfeit-goods-worth-20-million-baht-in-raids/

 

Police Seize 3.2 Million Meth Pills in Bust 

 

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Police in Nonthaburi have intercepted a drug shipment, seizing more than 3.2 million methamphetamine pills believed to be bound for southern Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371482-police-seize-32-million-meth-pills-in-bust /

 

Man Kills Himself After Failed Reconciliation Attempt at Market
 

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In an incident at a local market, a man shot his former wife before turning the gun on himself. Police from Mueang Chiang Rai Station were alerted to a shooting with casualties at a market in the Huai Sak sub-district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371483-man-kills-himself-after-failed-reconciliation-attempt-at-market/

 

Man Found Dead by the Roadside with Wire Cutters in Nonthaburi
 

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Police in Nonthaburi are investigating the death of a man found lying dead by the roadside in Bang Bua Thong district early morning, on 9 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371484-man-found-dead-by-the-roadside-with-wire-cutters-in-nonthaburi/

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport Conducts Annual Business Continuity Drill
 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport has conducted its annual Business Continuity Plan (BCP) exercise for 2025, simulating an earthquake scenario to ensure operational readiness and passenger safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371485-suvarnabhumi-airport-conducts-annual-business-continuity-drill/

 

Teenager Killed After Motorbike Hits Pothole & Is Run Over

 

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A 17-year-old schoolgirl was killed when her motorbike hit a pothole and was subsequently run over by a lorry in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371488-teenager-killed-after-motorbike-hits-pothole-is-run-over/

 

Ex-Mayor Accused of Forcing Through Faulty CCTV Contract
 

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled that a former mayor of Khlong Lo Subdistrict in Trang province, along with several municipal officials, coerced committee members into approving unfinished CCTV repair works, in order to authorise payment to the contractor.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371490-ex-mayor-accused-of-forcing-through-faulty-cctv-contract/
 

 

Half-Eaten Body Found in Nan River Believed to Be Missing Woman

 

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A mutilated body has been recovered from the Nan River in Phitsanulok, sparking fears it may be that of a 52-year-old woman reported missing earlier this month.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371492-half-eaten-body-found-in-nan-river-believed-to-be-missing-woman/

 

Laotian Businessman Arrested After 9 Years on the Run
 

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Police in northeastern Thailand have arrested a Laotian businessman wanted for nine years on fraud charges, apprehending him at a roadside restaurant in Khao Suan Kwang district, Khon Kaen province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371493-laotian-businessman-arrested-after-9-years-on-the-run/

 

Pickup Truck Crash in Cha-am Injures at Least 12 Workers
 

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At least 12 construction workers were injured when a pickup truck carrying labourers was struck from behind and forced onto a central reservation in Cha-am on the evening of 29 August.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371494-pickup-truck-crash-in-cha-am-injures-at-least-12-workers/

 

Man Arrested While Disguised as Rescue Worker
 

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Police have arrested a 39-year-old man in Samut Prakan for alleged involvement in multiple fraud cases, after he was found disguising himself as a rescue worker to avoid detection.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371495-man-arrested-while-disguised-as-rescue-worker/

 

Police Seize 4 ‘Clone Cars’ With Identical Plates & Chassis No.
 

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Police in Bangkok have busted a car cloning ring, seizing four Toyota Vellfire vehicles all bearing the same registration plates and chassis numbers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371496-police-seize-4-‘clone-cars’-with-identical-plates-chassis-no/

 

Two Men Arrested Over Brutal Murder of Chiang Mai Driver

 

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Police have arrested two suspects accused of abducting and killing a apps driver in Chiang Mai before attempting to cover up the crime by burning his body inside a car.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371497-two-men-arrested-over-brutal-murder-of-chiang-mai-driver/

 

American Language Teacher Arrested for Assaulting Minor in Class

 

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In a shocking case that has alarmed a local community, immigration and city police officers arrested a 59-year-old American language teacher on charges of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 in his classroom.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371498-american-language-teacher-arrested-for-assaulting-minor-in-class/

 

Pattaya Party Chaos: Indian Tourists Dance on Moving Songthaew

 

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Pattaya’s Beach Road turned into a mobile dance floor when a group of lively Indian tourists hijacked a songthaew for a full-blown Bollywood bash! Pulsing beats filled the air as the city’s neon lights set the scene for an unforgettable impromptu celebration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371504-pattaya-party-chaos-indian-tourists-dance-on-moving-songthaew/

 

Middle Eastern Tourists Hurt in Pattaya Highway Bike Crash
 

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A group of Middle Eastern tourists tried to turn a highway into a racetrack in the early hours of 30 August, leading to a serious motorcycle crash that left two men critically injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371508-middle-eastern-tourists-hurt-in-pattaya-highway-bike-crash/

 

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Minister Under Fire: Cambodian Student’s Arrest Sparks Outrage

 

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A shocking incident in Thailand has stirred public outcry as Social Development Minister Varawut Silpa-archa faces backlash over the detention of a 13-year-old Cambodian student in Surin. The boy, reportedly held for immigration-related reasons, is now being cared for by local authorities alongside his mother. The case has sparked widespread criticism from online communities and human rights organisations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371303-immigration-woes-for-talented-thai-cambodian-student/#findComment-20051746