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Revealed: Who Was on Thaksin’s 'Mysterious' Flight Before Dubai Detour

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

On September 4, 2025, Mr. Somchai Sawangkan, a former senator, posted the names of the passengers who were on the same flight as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who left the country earlier that day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372112-thaksin-travels-to-singapore-for-medical-check-up-vows-return/page/4/#findComment-20064242

 

Drunken Foreigner Detained Looking for a Fight in Jomtien

 

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Pattaya police were forced to intervene late night on 4 September, after a man was seen in the middle of the road, on Jomtien Beach attempting to pick fights with locals and tourists.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372165-drunken-foreigner-detained-looking-for-a-fight-in-jomtien/

 

Bus Crashes into Truck in Heavy Rain – 18 Injuried

 

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An inter-provincial bus travelling from Pattaya to Ubon Ratchathani collided with the rear of a lorry during heavy rain on the morning of 5 September, leaving 18 passengers injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372175-bus-crashes-into-truck-in-heavy-rain-–-18-injuried/

 

BREAKING NEWS

 

Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected as Thailand's 32nd PM

 

Anutin Charnvirakul. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Anutin Charnvirakul has clinched the position of Thailand's prime minister following a commanding victory in the parliamentary vote on Friday. With robust support from opposition members, Anutin surpassed the necessary threshold, leaving behind the candidate from the Shinawatra family’s erstwhile ruling party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372194-anutin-charnvirakul-has-been-elected-as-thailands-32nd-pm/

 

UPDATE
Possible Breakthrough Expected in Gruesome Suitcase Murder Case

 

Pictures courtesy of SiamChon.

 

Police investigating the shocking discovery of a woman’s body stuffed in a suitcase and dumped in a reservoir in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, stated on 5 September, they have uncovered a key lead that could soon bring the case closer to resolution.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372118-victim-may-not-be-thai-in-suitcase-murder-case/#findComment-20065313

 

Beach Clash: Tourist Attacked in Dispute with Trans Worker

 

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A late-night confrontation on Pattaya Beach turned violent when an Indian tourist suffered a head wound after a dispute with a transgender sex worker. The incident unfolded at around 3am today on the bustling beachside strip in Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372197-beach-clash-tourist-attacked-in-dispute-with-trans-worker/

 

Political Rift: People's Party Faces Backlash for Backing PM

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, prominent political figures Chuvit Kamolvisit and legal scholar Yingcheep Atchanont have voiced severe criticism against the People's Party (PP) for supporting Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), as the new prime minister. The backlash comes amidst concerns over PP's decision to back the BJT while simultaneously positioning itself as part of the opposition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372198-political-rift-peoples-party-faces-backlash-for-backing-pm/

 

French Man Stabs Self at Thai Market; Motive Unknown

 

Photo via Facebook/ Seela Semahea

 

A dramatic incident unfolded in the bustling Kim Yong Market in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, yesterday, leaving both locals and authorities baffled. At around 3.30pm, a 25-year-old French national, identified only as Anu, shocked onlookers by stabbing himself with scissors outside a popular chicken rice restaurant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372199-french-man-stabs-self-at-thai-market-motive-unknown/

 

South East Asia Urged to Shift from Punitive Drug Policies

 

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At the "Drugs Community Forum" held in Bangkok on Tuesday, civil society groups across Southeast Asia called on ASEAN to rethink its rigid approach to drug policies. As the region drafts its new post-2025 strategy, campaigners are advocating for harm reduction measures over punitive drug laws, which they say have failed to yield sustainable results.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372200-south-east-asia-urged-to-shift-from-punitive-drug-policies/

 

Bangkok Launches Ambitious Waste Reform Initiative

 

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Bangkok is set to revolutionise its waste management system on 1st October, as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) prepares to implement the No Mixed Waste initiative. This transformative programme aims to reshape how the city handles rubbish, with the ultimate goals of reducing costs, increasing recycling rates, and fostering a shift in public attitudes towards waste disposal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372201-bangkok-launches-ambitious-waste-reform-initiative/

 

Thai Political Row Eases as Lese-Majeste Complaints Withdrawn

 

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In a surprising turn of events, key political figures in Thailand have retracted lese-majeste complaints against caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai over his attempt to dissolve the House of Representatives. This move signals a shift towards political reconciliation in the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372202-thai-political-row-eases-as-lese-majeste-complaints-withdrawn/

 

SRT Demands Removal of Unauthorised Walkway Near Rail Line

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has directed the Thon Buri district office to dismantle an asphalt walkway running alongside the Mahachai rail line. The SRT cited severe safety concerns for both trains and pedestrians due to the unapproved construction.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372203-srt-demands-removal-of-unauthorised-walkway-near-rail-line/

 

Grieving Mother Demands Answers After Stillbirth Tragedy

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a heart-wrenching appeal, a 38-year-old woman has urged a hospital to take responsibility following the stillbirth of her first child, who had shown healthy signs in all prior check-ups. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding maternity care standards at the hospital in Sung Noen district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372204-grieving-mother-demands-answers-after-stillbirth-tragedy/

 

HIV Patients Transferred Amid Scandal at Thai Temple Hospice

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a significant shift following a financial scandal, around 200 HIV patients from Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu hospice in Lop Buri, Thailand are set to be transferred to the state public health system. This decision emerges after donations to the hospice plummeted to near zero, a consequence of the scandal linked to former abbot Luang Phor Alongkot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372206-hiv-patients-transferred-amid-scandal-at-thai-temple-hospice/

 

Phuket Taxi Clash: Drivers Face Threats Over Photos

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

Tensions between traditional taxi drivers and ride-hailing services have flared in Phuket after a group of taxi drivers reported receiving threats from an alleged illegal taxi driver. This comes after one of the drivers photographed the suspect in an attempt to document his activities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372207-phuket-taxi-clash-drivers-face-threats-over-photos/

 

Early New Year Heist: Man Arrested for Stealing Beer

 

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In a peculiar start to the New Year celebrations, police in Udon Thani have apprehended a 30-year-old man who attempted to kick off the festivities a bit too early. The suspect, identified as Phisit, was caught stealing beer and snacks from a Lotus convenience store in a bid to celebrate the New Year, despite having no money.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372209-early-new-year-heist-man-arrested-for-stealing-beer/

 

Phuket Shop Owner Offers Reward for Tag Swapping Thief

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

In a bustling Phuket shopping centre, a clothes shop owner is determined to find a woman who swapped a price tag to pay less for a garment. The owner has offered a reward of 6,000 baht for information leading to her identification.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372211-phuket-shop-owner-offers-reward-for-tag-swapping-thief/

 

Thailand Reactivates Key Air Traffic System Over Afghan Airspace

 

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In a significant move, the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) announced the revival of the Bay of Bengal Cooperative Air Traffic Flow Management System, commonly known as Bobcat. This system, paused in 2021 due to the closure of the Kabul Area Control Centre amidst Afghanistan's political upheaval, is once again operational.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372212-thailand-reactivates-key-air-traffic-system-over-afghan-airspace/

 

Thailand Launches Ambitious 2030 Green Tourism Initiative

 

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Thailand has announced a bold initiative to boost its tourism sector by making its destinations globally recognised for sustainability by 2030. The Thailand Green Tourism Plan 2030, launched by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, aims to position Thailand among the world's top 100 sustainable tourism hotspots.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372214-thailand-launches-ambitious-2030-green-tourism-initiative/

 

Thai Family's Dark Betrayal: Shocking Human Trafficking Case

 

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In a harrowing revelation, a Thai father has exposed a vile human trafficking scheme orchestrated by his daughter's own family. The girl's grandmother and half-sister allegedly staged repeated sexual assaults on the 12-year-old, raking in over 1 million baht through blackmail.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372215-thai-familys-dark-betrayal-shocking-human-trafficking-case/

 

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