Thaksin Touchdown: Ex-Prime Minister Back in Thailand

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra, the ex-Thai Prime Minister, has returned to Bangkok today after a stopover in Singapore. He flew out of Dubai and landed at Don Mueang Airport in the afternoon. Thaksin is set to hear the court's decision regarding his 14-day medical leave case on 9th September.

 

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Thai Education Under Scrutiny After Poor Global Ranking

 

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Thailand's education system is facing serious scrutiny following recent international assessments that place Thai students in the lower half of global performance tables. This revelation has prompted education experts to warn that, without comprehensive reforms, the country may fall further behind its regional peers in literacy and skills development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372454-thai-education-under-scrutiny-after-poor-global-ranking/

Thai Public Urges Immediate Parliament Dissolution

 

Leader of Bhumjai Thai Party Anutin Charnvirakul, center, poses after lawmakers voted to select him as new prime minister, at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
 

In a recent surge of public sentiment, a majority of Thais are calling for the swift dissolution of parliament, going against the four-month timeline outlined in a political agreement. This sentiment was captured in a poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida), which surveyed 1,310 people across the nation earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372457-thai-public-urges-immediate-parliament-dissolution/

THAI Airways Shares Soar as Airline Rebounds with Strong Profits

 

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In a remarkable turnaround, Thai Airways International (THAI) has seen its share price skyrocket by more than 400% since it resumed trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on the 4th of August.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372459-thai-airways-shares-soar-as-airline-rebounds-with-strong-profits/

Thaksin Verdict Today: Supreme Court Set to Rule on Hospital Case

 

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The Supreme Court in Bangkok is a fortress today. Over a hundred policemen have been stationed to maintain security as the court prepares to deliver its verdict on Thaksin Shinawatra’s alleged fake hospital stint. This case has drawn significant attention, as it involves the Pheu Thai figurehead and allegations of avoiding jail time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372504-thaksin-verdict-supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-hospital-case/

 

Drug Suspect Shot Dead After Killing Phuket Police Officer
 

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A suspected drug trafficker was shot dead by police on 8 September, after fatally wounding a narcotics suppression officer during a dramatic raid on an apartment block in Phuket.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372505-drug-suspect-shot-dead-after-killing-phuket-police-officer/

 

Mattress Factory Blaze in Phetchaburi Marks Third Major Fire
 

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A mattress manufacturing plant in Khao Yoi district, Phetchaburi, was engulfed in flames early morning on 8 September, marking the third major fire at the facility in recent years.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372506-mattress-factory-blaze-in-phetchaburi-marks-third-major-fire/

 

Tourists Shocked as 30kg Python Slithers Along Pattaya Pavement
 

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Minor panic broke out among locals and tourists in the morning of 8 September, when a large python was spotted along a pavement near the Pattaya Provincial Court on Thappraya Road, Pattaya.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372507-tourists-shocked-as-30kg-python-slithers-along-pattaya-pavement/

 

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Thaksin Could Benefit From New ‘Outside Custody’ Regulation

 

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There is growing speculation that Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, could be subject to the "outside prison custody" regulation. As Thailand's Supreme Court's verdict in the "14th case" looms tomorrow, questions arise as to whether the Department of Corrections' directive might shield Thaksin should the decision be unfavourable.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372504-thaksin-verdict-supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-hospital-case/#findComment-20071817

 

3-Year-Old Boy Dies in Car Fire as Mother Picks Mushrooms
 

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A three-year-old boy died after a car caught fire in a forested area while he was asleep inside, authorities reported. The incident occurred when his mother and relatives left the vehicle to forage for mushrooms, leaving the child alone.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372508-3-year-old-boy-dies-in-car-fire-as-mother-picks-mushrooms/

 

Twelve to be Charged in Investment App Scam
 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has recommended charges against 12 suspects accused of defrauding investors of more than 35 million baht through a high-interest lending app called Third Credit.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372509-twelve-to-be-charged-in-investment-app-scam/

 

Baby Dies at Birth in Korat, Autopsy Confirms Asphyxiation
 

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An autopsy has revealed that a newborn baby in Nakhon Ratchasima died due to lack of oxygen during delivery, following concerns raised by the baby’s parents over the circumstances of the birth and the procedures followed by the hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372510-baby-dies-at-birth-in-korat-autopsy-confirms-asphyxiation/

 

Jealous Man Burns Girlfriend’s Bike After She Reunites With Ex
 

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A jealous man in Bang Bo, Samut Prakan, set fire to his girlfriend’s motorbike after discovering she had rekindled her relationship with an ex-boyfriend. The blaze destroyed the vehicle and left his girlfriend in shock, before police quickly arrested him nearby.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372512-jealous-man-burns-girlfriend’s-bike-after-she-reunites-with-ex/

 

Nearly 200 Migrant Workers Abandoned by Lorry on Roadside
 

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Authorities in Kanchanaburi were left stunned after a container lorry offloaded nearly 200 undocumented migrant workers on a roadside near a power substation in Muang district on the afternoon of 8 September.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372514-nearly-200-migrant-workers-abandoned-by-lorry-on-roadside/

 

Woman Electrocuted by Anti-Theft Wire in Rice Field
 

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A 59-year-old woman has been found dead in a rice field in Sing Buri, believed to have been electrocuted by an electric wire she had installed to protect her property. Her body lay undiscovered for more than five days.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372515-woman-electrocuted-by-anti-theft-wire-in-rice-field/

 

Police Seize 6.9 Million Methamphetamine Pills on Asian Highway
 

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Region 1 Provincial Police held a press conference on 8 September, to show how they have dismantled a narcotics trafficking operation, seizing more than 6.9 million methamphetamine pills hidden in a lorry travelling along the Asian Highway.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372516-police-seize-69-million-methamphetamine-pills-on-asian-highway/

 

Body of Man Found Bound & Weighted in Bangkok Canal
 

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Police in Bangkok are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered bound and weighted in the Saen Saep canal in Min Buri district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372518-body-of-man-found-bound-weighted-in-bangkok-canal/

 

Tourism Operators Urge Cash Coupon Plan for Foreign Visitors
 

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Tourism operators in Thailand are urging the new tourism minister to entice foreign visitors with cash coupons to spend throughout the country, mirroring successful strategies used in other nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372520-tourism-operators-urge-cash-coupon-plan-for-foreign-visitors/

 

Cannabis Advocates Call for Fair, Unified Law in Thailand

 

FILE- A staff member prepares a flower bud of cannabis for a customer at a cannabis shop in Bangkok, Thailand, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Campaigners for cannabis in Thailand are calling for fair and clear regulations to protect users, businesses, non-users, and minors amid concerns about recent changes that favour monopolistic industry conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372519-cannabis-advocates-call-for-fair-unified-law-in-thailand/

 

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Red-Shirts Rally as Thaksin Faces Verdict on Hospital Stay

 

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Red-Shirt supporters gathered at the Supreme Court today, rallying behind Thaksin Shinawatra, as judges prepare to deliver a crucial verdict in his controversial case. The case involves allegations of exploiting legal loopholes for a fake hospital stay instead of serving prison time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372504-thaksin-verdict-supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-hospital-case/#findComment-20072146

 

Falling Tree Kills Husband and Injures Wife in Sa Kaeo

 

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An incident in Sa Kaeo province has claimed the life of a man and left his wife seriously injured after a large roadside tree toppled onto their motorcycle in the early hours of morning of the 8 September.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372533-falling-tree-kills-husband-and-injures-wife-in-sa-kaeo/

 

Thaksin Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison Over Hospital Leave Case

 

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Wason Wanitchakorn)
 

The Thai Supreme Court has sentenced Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, to one year in prison for an unlawful medical leave process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372540-thaksin-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prison-over-hospital-leave-case/

 

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Thaksin to Serve One Year Behind Bars

 

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and his daughter and former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, right, arrive at Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Thailand's Supreme Court has declared that former PM Thaksin Shinawatra will serve a year in jail. This verdict marks a significant legal blow for the Shinawatra family, a powerful political force for over two decades.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372540-thaksin-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prison-over-hospital-leave-case/#findComment-20072536

 

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Thaksin Jailed: Ex-PM Ordered to Serve One Year Over a Hospital Scandal

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been sentenced to serve one year in prison after a Supreme Court ruling. The decision follows a scandal involving his special stay at the Police General Hospital (PGH), which had sparked accusations of unfair treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372540-thaksin-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prison-over-hospital-leave-case/#findComment-20072560

 

School Minibus Overturns in Nakhon Phanom, 11 Students Injured
 

 

A school minibus carrying students to a boxing competition overturned on the Nakhon Phanom–That Phanom road on 9 September, leaving 11 people injured. The crash occurred near the Phra Klang Thung Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office in That Phanom District at approximately 08:00. Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide assistance and no fatalities were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372552-school-minibus-overturns-in-nakhon-phanom-11-students-injured/

 

Anti-Corruption Group Challenges New PM Over Alleged Misconduct

 

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In a bold move on Monday, the Anti-Corruption People's Network, spearheaded by Akkarawat Pongthanachalitkul, brought a petition to the Thai Parliament, questioning the suitability of newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. This action arises amid swirling allegations of his connections to contentious land disputes and Senate vote-rigging.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372574-anti-corruption-group-challenges-new-pm-over-alleged-misconduct/

 

Thailand Acts to Tackle Baht Surge Amid Trade Woes

 

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Thailand's central bank has committed to curbing the baht's volatility as the currency hits a four-year high. This strength is posing challenges for the nation's trade-dependent economy, particularly as it grapples with a hefty 19% US tariff on exports. The baht, bolstered by an 8% gain since the start of the year, has also become a concern for Thailand's crucial tourism sector, potentially deterring foreign visitors drawn by cheaper local costs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372575-thailand-acts-to-tackle-baht-surge-amid-trade-woes/

 

Bangkok MRT Station Flooded: AIA to Pay for Damage

 

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A construction mishap plunged Bangkok’s Cultural Centre MRT Station into chaos on Friday, 5th September, flooding parts of the facility. The Governor of Thailand's Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA), Kajpajon Udomthammaphakdi, has now mandated AIA to cover the costs of the damage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372577-bangkok-mrt-station-flooded-aia-to-pay-for-damage/

 

Regional Leaders Congratulate Thailand’s Anutin Victory

 

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Southeast Asian leaders have extended warm congratulations to Anutin Charnvirakul following his recent election as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister. The response from neighbouring countries underscores the importance of bolstered collaboration and regional unity in the coming years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372578-regional-leaders-congratulate-thailand’s-anutin-victory/

 

Thais Spend Over 150 Minutes Daily Reading Online

 

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In a striking revelation by Thailand's Education Ministry, it was announced that Thai readers now engage with digital media for an average of 152 minutes each day. This represents a significant shift from traditional reading habits, with time spent on physical books averaging just 51 minutes daily. The announcement coincided with International Literacy Day, an occasion aimed at emphasising the importance of literacy in today's digital age.

 

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