Army Chief Visits Sa Kaeo Border, Stresses National Interests

 

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The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General Phana Klaewplotthuk, visited the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province on 12 September 2025 to oversee operations and underline the importance of safeguarding national interests. His visit aimed to ensure military readiness and align operational planning with government policy. The inspection highlighted ongoing concerns about sovereignty infringements in key areas along the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372955-army-chief-visits-sa-kaeo-border-stresses-national-interests/

Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban Still in Force
 

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The Disease Control Department has confirmed that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains active, following widespread confusion among vendors and customers. Shops across the country are still prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm. Exceptions apply only to designated venues such as international airports, hotels, and licensed service establishments including bars.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372954-afternoon-alcohol-sales-ban-still-in-force/

American Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on Pattaya Road
 

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An American man was injured in the early hours of 13 September after his motorcycle crashed into a streetlight pole on Thappraya Road, Pattaya. The incident occurred at 03.35 when rescue services from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation received a report of the crash. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372961-american-motorcyclist-injured-in-crash-on-pattaya-road/

 

Troops Seize 99kg of Meth Left by Fleeing Dealers
 

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Border troops intercepted a drug shipment in Mae Fah Luang district, Chiang Rai, on 12 September, discovering 99 kilograms of methamphetamine abandoned by two suspects who fled into the forest. No arrests were made at the scene as the suspects evaded capture under cover of darkness.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372988-troops-seize-99kg-of-meth-left-by-fleeing-dealers/

 

Any Thaksin Parole Decision Is Prison Authority’s Right
 

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Former Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit has stated that any decision to grant former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra parole or external detention is solely the responsibility of the Department of Corrections. The comments came amid pressure from opposition groups submitting letters to block Thaksin’s potential parole, which they claim is politically motivated.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372989-any-thaksin-parole-decision-is-prison-authority’s-right/

 

Two IT Executives Arrested for 79m Tax Fraud
 

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Police have arrested two senior executives of a Thai IT company on charges of fraud and tax evasion that allegedly caused state losses of more than 79 million baht. The suspects, aged 60 and 53, were detained separately at their residences in Min Buri, Bangkok and Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani. Both men were identified as company directors and taken into custody by officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) on 12 September.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372990-two-it-executives-arrested-for-79m-tax-fraud/

 

Massive Fire Destroys Plastic Factory in Rayong
 

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A large fire broke out at a plastic recycling factory in Maptaphut Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, on the morning of 13 September 2025, burning for over three hours and producing thick black smoke with a strong, widespread smell. Firefighters deployed multiple fire engines to control the blaze, which completely destroyed the factory, though fortunately no injuries were reported. Residents nearby heard several loud explosions as the fire intensified.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372991-massive-fire-destroys-plastic-factory-in-rayong/

 

Ex-Treasurer Jailed for 50 Years for Local Fund Fraud
 

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A court has sentenced former head of finance at Nong Thao Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, Nakhon Phanom, Mr Pisit, to an initial 517 years in prison for embezzling public funds from community economic projects. The judgement was handed down by the Central and Regional Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. Mr Pisit was also ordered to repay 12,835,133.56 baht to the local administration.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372992-ex-treasurer-jailed-for-50-years-for-local-fund-fraud/

 

Thaksin’s Flights Spark Surge in Thai Use of Flightradar24
 

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The global flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 saw a dramatic surge in Thai users earlier this month as tens of thousands logged on to follow the flight movements of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. His private jet trip to Dubai on 4 September and his return to Bangkok on 8 September became among the most closely watched flights on the service. The surge highlighted how a tool usually used by aviation enthusiasts and travellers has been adopted by political observers in Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372993-thaksin’s-flights-spark-surge-in-thai-use-of-flightradar24/

 

Two Teens Arrested Over Roadside Shooting in Bangkok
 

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Two teenagers have been arrested in Bangkok after a brazen shooting incident left one person seriously injured. The attack occurred in the early hours of 12 September 2025 on Suk Sawat Road, Ratchathewi District, with victims shot in the knee and neck. Police confirmed that the perpetrators had previously challenged each other via social media.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372994-two-teens-arrested-over-roadside-shooting-in-bangkok/

 

Mystery Woman Found Dead in Chiang Mai River
 

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Authorities in Chiang Mai are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered floating in the Mae Ping River, in Ban Aen Subdistrict, Doi Tao District. The body was found on the afternoon of 12 September 2025 in a decomposed state, with no clothing and the identity of the deceased unknown. Rescue teams from the Tevarit Metta Tham Chiang Mai Association, the Disaster Response Club of Doi Tao and Hod Rescue responded to the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372995-mystery-woman-found-dead-in-chiang-mai-river/

 

GULF Donates Defibrillator to Ubon Ratchathani Military Hospital
 

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GULF Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has donated a defibrillator and wireless patient monitoring system worth over 2 million baht to Sapphasitthiprasong Military Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani. The equipment aims to enhance emergency care and support medical personnel working in border areas. This marks the hospital’s second mobile defibrillator, addressing previous shortages during critical incidents.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372996-gulf-donates-defibrillator-to-ubon-ratchathani-military-hospital/

 

Senate Panel Stresses Security Before Border Talks with Cambodia
 

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The Senate special committee has emphasised that national security must take priority over economic considerations as discussions continue on resolving border disputes with Cambodia. The committee is reviewing the implications of cancelling the 2000 and 2001 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU 43 and MOU 44) related to disputed areas along the Thai-Cambodian border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372997-senate-panel-stresses-security-before-border-talks-with-cambodia/

 

Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding with Parked Truck
 

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A 30-year-old woman died after her motorcycle collided with the rear of a parked 18-wheel truck on Phetkasem Road in Phatthalung province on 12 September 2025. The incident occurred at 22:45 in Ban Som Treed, Muang district, prompting police and rescue teams from Phatthalung Hospital and volunteer groups to respond immediately.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372998-motorcyclist-killed-after-colliding-with-parked-truck/

 

Police Arrest Stock Manipulation Gang in Hua Hin Resort Raid
 

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Police arrested a 58-year-old man linked to a major stock manipulation scheme that caused investor losses worth hundreds of millions of baht. The arrest took place on 13 September 2025 at a resort in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Authorities said the man was part of a group led by a well-known investment influencer accused of orchestrating fraudulent trading activities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372999-police-arrest-stock-manipulation-gang-in-hua-hin-resort-raid/

 

Thailand Named Fastest-Growing OpenAI Market in Region
 

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Thailand has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets for artificial intelligence, with OpenAI reporting that weekly active ChatGPT users in the country have quadrupled in the past year. The figures were announced on 12 September 2025 at the first OpenAI Forum in Thailand, which gathered more than 100 business leaders in Bangkok. The event marked the inaugural visit to the kingdom by OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373001-thailand-named-fastest-growing-openai-market-in-region/

 

Bangkok Police Arrest Fugitive in Pub Guard Kidnap Case
 

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Police in Bangkok have arrested a fugitive linked to the 2023 abduction and attempted murder of a nightclub guard in Min Buri. The arrest ends more than two years on the run for the suspect, who was wanted for his role in a violent gang attack. Officers said the man admitted to being part of the group that kidnapped the victim.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373002-bangkok-police-arrest-fugitive-in-pub-guard-kidnap-case/

 

CAAT Extends Drone Ban in Five Border Provinces to 30 Sept
 

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) flights in five border provinces and other security-sensitive areas until 30 September 2025. The announcement, issued on 13 September as CAAT Notification No. 6, replaces the previous Notification No. 5, which was valid until 15 September 2025. The ban aims to maintain security amid ongoing border tensions with Cambodia.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373004-caat-extends-drone-ban-in-five-border-provinces-to-30-sept/

 

Courageous Duo Capture Large Crocodile in Phetchaburi Canal
 

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A 35-year-old man and his friend successfully captured a large freshwater crocodile in a canal in Bang Krok, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi, on 13 September 2025. The reptile was spotted floating near local homes, raising concerns for community safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373012-courageous-duo-capture-large-crocodile-in-phetchaburi-canal/

 

Red Shirt Supporters Hold Lunch Protest for Thaksin
 

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On 13 September 2025, a group of Red Shirt supporters gathered outside Klong Prem Prison in Bangkok to show support for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The event, described as a “lunch in front of the prison” activity, attracted numerous participants who expressed their desire for Thaksin to serve his sentence at his residence in Baan Chansongla.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373015-red-shirt-supporters-hold-lunch-protest-for-thaksin/

 

Three Migrant Workers Found Dead in Kanchanaburi Reservoir
 

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Authorities in Kanchanaburi recovered the bodies of three Myanmar migrant workers on 12 September after their boat struck a submerged tree in the Vajiralongkorn Dam reservoir. The deceased, two men and one woman, were found floating near Khao Kai U in Prang Phle Subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri District. Their bodies were taken to Sangkhla Buri Hospital for autopsy.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373016-three-migrant-workers-found-dead-in-kanchanaburi-reservoir/

 

Bangkok Bomb Scare Resolved After Vest Found to be Workout Gear

 

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A suspected bomb scare in Bangkok was quickly defused after police determined that a man’s tactical-looking vest contained only fitness weights. The incident took place on the morning of 12 September in Bang Bon District, following a tip-off from a concerned resident. Authorities later confirmed there was no threat to public safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373019-bangkok-bomb-scare-resolved-after-vest-found-to-be-workout-gear/

 

BoT to Improve Account Freeze Procedures After Errors
 

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The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has pledged to tighten its procedures for freezing and unfreezing suspected bank accounts after technical issues and police instructions led to several customers’ balances being displayed as negative. The central bank said the problems caused confusion and distress for affected individuals, but measures are being introduced to prevent a recurrence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373020-bot-to-improve-account-freeze-procedures-after-errors/

 

Police Chief Orders Recall of Defective 9mm Ammunition
 

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The Royal Thai Police have initiated a recall of 9mm VENOM-brand ammunition after reports of the rounds exploding within guns, during firearm training sessions. The incidents occurred when officers used the ammunition during skill development exercises for law enforcement personnel. The explosions damaged the firearms involved, prompting immediate action from the police leadership.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1373021-police-chief-orders-recall-of-defective-9mm-ammunition/

 

SCB Cuts Branches and Staff as AI Reshapes Thai Banking

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Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is restructuring its retail operations by reducing staff and branch numbers in response to changing customer behaviour and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in banking. The move comes as the bank seeks greater efficiency during a period of high household debt and economic uncertainty.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373023-scb-cuts-branches-and-staff-as-ai-reshapes-thai-banking/

 

German Man Joins Thai Protest Against Border Reopening

 

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A German national married to a Thai woman joined around 50 people in Sa Kaeo province on 13 September to oppose the reopening of a border checkpoint with Cambodia. The group gathered at Ban Nong Chan, waving Thai flags and holding placards to call for the cancellation of the 1993–1994 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU 43–44) and the adoption of the 1:50,000 map. They shouted “Do not open the border” and sang the Thai national anthem to stress their demand for full sovereignty.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373025-german-man-joins-thai-protest-against-border-reopening/

 

Thai-China Rail Faces Fresh Delays Amid Contract, Heritage Rows
 

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The high-speed rail project linking to China, has been hit by new delays as Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn takes charge of stalled contracts and heritage concerns. The setbacks are adding pressure on the government to push forward with a scheme long seen as crucial for regional connectivity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373026-thai-china-rail-faces-fresh-delays-amid-contract-heritage-rows/

 

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