Police Seek Thief After Pattaya Bar Bag Snatch

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A ladyboy reported a theft at a bar in Soi New Plaza, Pattaya. At 3:10 AM on September 29th, 2025, Ms. Thiwanant Thadong, 48, alerted Pattaya City Police after her shoulder bag was stolen. The bag held valuable items including a black iPhone 12 Plus, an iPhone 11, 50 euros, an Omega wristwatch worth 50,000 baht, and important documents.

 

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Thailand Insists US Shutdown Won’t Impact Trade Deals

 

 

Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has assured that the recent US government shutdown will not impact Thailand's trade agreements with Washington. Speaking on October 1 at Government House, Anutin emphasized that the shutdown is a domestic US issue, and existing tariff agreements will continue unaffected. He acknowledged potential global economic volatility but asserted Thailand's preparedness in facing these challenges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374744-thailand-insists-us-shutdown-won’t-impact-trade-deals/

 

Ex-PM Chuan Challenges Anutin on Wealth and Corruption

 

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

Former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai has challenged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to demonstrate that politicians can be both wealthy and uncorrupted. During a parliamentary debate on the government's policy statement, Chuan highlighted the commitment to eradicate corruption but criticized the lack of specific strategies for achieving this goal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374745-ex-pm-chuan-challenges-anutin-on-wealth-and-corruption/

 

Police Accused of Rape, Extortion in Thailand

 

Photo via YouTube/ โหนกระแส [Hone-Krasae] official

 

A massage shop owner in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand, publicly accused a deputy superintendent and his subordinates of raping her Laotian employee and extorting money over several years. Aom, the 40-year-old owner, shared her allegations on Channel 3’s Hone Krasae news programme, citing pervasive corruption among local police. The incident reportedly led to the forced closure of her business due to ongoing threats and demands.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374747-police-accused-of-rape-extortion-in-thailand/

 

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