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Stop-Drink Network Thailand has raised concerns about liquor corporations’ use of music marketing tactics to advertise their products. Teera Watcharapranee, the network’s director, unveiled that a network survey revealed beverage enterprises leveraging music marketing to fuse artists and performers, conducting concerts to boost their product’s visibility, particularly across social media platforms. The investigation was carried out during the Songkran festival on April 13 and 14. Volunteers were dispatched to scrutinise the marketing efforts of three substantial alcoholic beverage producers. The events were hosted in and around leading shopping centres, restaurants, and nightlife hotspots. Many of these events were complimentary concerts, while others necessitated an attendance fee. Watcharapranee highlighted that these companies had adopted a brand-sharing approach, using identical brand names and logos for their alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, such as still water and soda water. This method is seen as a way to sidestep stringent alcohol advertising regulations. “This could contravene Section 32 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which oversees alcohol advertising.” Watcharapranee further revealed instances where concert tickets could be exchanged for free beer, and organisers failed to screen for underage attendees. Watcharapranee shared plans to report the findings to the government’s Road Safety Centre for further scrutiny. The data will also be sent to a House committee responsible for amending the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. This ensures the revised law would implement measures to keep pace with the marketing strategies of liquor companies and mitigate indirect advertising of their alcoholic products, said Watcharapranee. “The law must be amended to control the sale of alcoholic beverages by major liquor companies.” Watcharapranee also suggested that the Public Health Ministry should shift its focus to tackling new marketing strategies by liquor companies rather than concentrating solely on drunk driving-related road accidents. Watcharapranee warned that new marketing campaigns are designed to entice new drinkers. Without any counter-action, the financial burden of medical bills and other related costs would fall on the Public Health Ministry, he concluded. by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Rad Season Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Chinese woman stabs husband to death in alcohol-fueled quarrel Police in Bangkok's Khlong Tan district responded to a report of a domestic altercation involving a knife at a residence on Soi Phattanakan 38. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325118-chinese-woman-stabs-husband-to-death-in-alcohol-fueled-quarrel/

Thai woman found murdered in Bangkok hotel, Indian guest prime suspect On April 16, 2567, the Police Investigation Unit of Talat Phlu Market received a report of a homicide in room 210 of a five-story hotel located on Soi Wutthakat 14, Talat Phlu District, Thonburi, Bangkok, reported Siam Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325117-thai-woman-found-murdered-in-bangkok-hotel-indian-guest-prime-suspect/

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 17 April 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325126-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-17-april-2024/

Prime minister Tavasin yesterday denied discussing a cabinet re shuffle with Taksin Shinawat, however added that he would reshuffle his Cabinet in the near future. Srettha said he talked about general issues with Thaksin but claims he did not discuss politics. A fire broke out on a sightseeing boat on the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya yesterday, the boat was carrying 24 tourists, including five children. Crews from two other boats managed to transfer passengers to their vessels and take them ashore. The owner said the boat had safety equipment, including lifejackets, and the engine was regularly serviced. The cause of the blaze is being investigated. The Stop-Drink Network Thailand has issued a warning against liquor firms using music to advertise their products. The networks director said a survey revealed how companies use concerts to promote products, and shared the same logos to promote non alcoholic products such as water and beer. Promoters also offered free beer with tickets and neglected to check for underage teens. Its recommendations will be submitted to the government ahead of it’s revision of the alcoholic beverage control act. The minister for sports and tourism announced: More than 10 million tourists visited Thailand so far this year, which generated more than 500 billion baht. The majority were Chinese nationals followed by Malaysian, Russian, South Korea and over 500 thousand from India. Thailand hopes to attract around 40 million international visitors this year. Around the region Malaysia The suspect who shot and injured his wife at Kuala Lumpur Airport last sunday has been captured at a hospital, he is believed to have tried escaping north and over the border, police say he had Saudi currency, and Thai baht with him when he was arrested and was a frequent visitor to both those countries. Investigations continue. WEATHER Chiang Mai and the north: sunny 40 C Bangkok: Sunny 37C Pattaya: Sunny 34C Phuket and the south: Sunny, partly cloudy 33C Hua Hin: Sunny, light cloud 35 AQI yellow, moderate Green clear, yellow moderate, Orange High, Red unhealthy. Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com -- SURF 102.5 FM 2024-04-17 Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Massive Success: Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Draws 784,000 Participants, Generates 2.8 Billion Baht Economy Boost By Kittisak Phalaharn Bangkok—On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed details of a successful “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event from April 11th to the 15th, at Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang, Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325121-massive-success-maha-songkran-world-water-festival-2024-draws-784000-participants/

Bangkok—On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed details of a successful “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event from April 11th to the 15th, at Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang, Bangkok. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) statistics, 784,883 individuals including 693,288 Thais and 91,595 foreigners participated in the events which generated more than 2.8 billion baht for the Thai economy. Moreover, most Thai and foreign tourists were delighted with the “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event, according to TAT’s survey. By Kittisak Phalaharn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Pattaya’s Newest Beachfront Market Prepares for Splashy Debut By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —The brand new Pattaya beachfront market, Chang Beach Street Food, is throwing a splashy Songkran party to celebrate its grand opening! Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325119-pattaya’s-newest-beachfront-market-prepares-for-splashy-debut/

Pattaya —The brand new Pattaya beachfront market, Chang Beach Street Food, is throwing a splashy Songkran party to celebrate its grand opening! Chang Beach Street Food is a new Thai-styled market in the vibrant city of Pattaya, offering over 200 shop booths overflowing with delicious food and unique finds. The market is situated near Pattaya Soi 6, and it is open everyday from 4:00 PM to midnight, with ample parking to ease your visit. Do you know what is exciting? the market is currently inviting everyone to capture some fun memories with giant, colorful balloons that are scattered around the market for spectacle photo ops. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! From April 17th to 19th, the market will also host a special three-day event called “STAR WATER Songkran Party” to celebrate its grand opening. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Police in Bangkok's Khlong Tan district responded to a report of a domestic altercation involving a knife at a residence on Soi Phattanakan 38. Upon arrival, police found the woman, who claimed she was employed by the homeowner for weekly cleaning. However, during her commute to work, she discovered a gruesome scene, reported Siam Rath. The victim, identified as Mr. Hueng, a 42-year-old Chinese national, had succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Picture: Siam Rath Investigations revealed that his wife, Tong, also Chinese and aged 39, allegedly stabbed him in the chest during an argument fueled by alcohol. Tong claimed self-defense, stating that her husband had become aggressive. Police have charged her with homicide pending further legal proceedings. -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

On April 16, 2567, the Police Investigation Unit of Talat Phlu Market received a report of a homicide in room 210 of a five-story hotel located on Soi Wutthakat 14, Talat Phlu District, Thonburi, Bangkok, reported Siam Rath. The team, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Nophasilp Pulswasdi, Deputy Commander of Police Division 8, Pol. Lt. Col. Pasapong Butrthai, Deputy Commander of Police Division 8, Pol. Lt. Col. Boonsongwit Hongsa, Deputy Commander of Police Division 8, Pol. Lt. Col. Chotchit Chuangrasmi, Chief of Investigation, and Pol. Lt. Col. Charin Buawpenhom, Investigator, rushed to the scene. The victim, identified as Ms. Sukanya, 51, was found dead with multiple stab wounds on her body, lying under a table in the hotel room. Preliminary investigations revealed that she had been staying in the room with an Indian male guest, who is now the prime suspect. Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument from the room before the incident. Picture: Siam Rath The victim's sister, who preferred not to be named, stated that she had no knowledge of her sister's activities until she learned of her death. She mentioned that her sister had been in a relationship with the Indian man, who often visited the room in the mornings and evenings. However, on the day of the incident, he left calmly after a phone call. According to the victim's son, Mr. Gomint, 20, his mother was secretive about her relationship with the suspect. She would leave for work in the morning and return late, often without disclosing her whereabouts. He suspected that the relationship might have been abusive. The suspect, identified as Mr. Yadav, 32, an Indian national, had fled the country previously but returned illegally. He was spotted renting a vehicle in Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi Province, and was last seen heading towards Talat Phlu. Authorities are currently on high alert and are coordinating with Kanchanaburi police to apprehend him swiftly. Pol. Lt. Col. Nophasilp stated that efforts are underway to locate and arrest the suspect, with expectations of his capture within the day. TOP Picture: Siam Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Pattaya Teenager Flashes Two Guns During Songkran, Later Arrested By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —A teenager was caught on camera brandishing two firearms at his rivals during a Songkran celebration in Pattaya on the evening of April 15th, 2024. The incident occurred just a few hundred meters from the Pattaya Police Station. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325115-pattaya-teenager-flashes-two-guns-during-songkran-later-arrested/

Pattaya —A teenager was caught on camera brandishing two firearms at his rivals during a Songkran celebration in Pattaya on the evening of April 15th, 2024. The incident occurred just a few hundred meters from the Pattaya Police Station. At around 10:06 PM, Pattaya police received a report from a concerned citizen who had captured video footage of the altercation. The video showed a group of teenagers engaged in a verbal dispute before one man, clad in a white shirt and long pants and having a black backpack, pulled out two unidentified firearms and pointed them at the other parties involved. The terrifying incident occurred on Soi Pattaya 7, shockingly less than 500 meters from the Pattaya Police Station. The gun flashing caused widespread panic among the numerous tourists enjoying the Songkran festival at the time. Pattaya police immediately inspected the soi, but no one was willing to provide concrete information to the authorities presumably out of fear of retaliation from the suspect. The police collected CCTV footage from nearby cameras which helped to identify the suspect. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Police to Enforce One-Way Traffic System During Wan Lai Naklua Festival on April 18th By Aim Tanakorn Naklua, Chonburi — The Banglamung Police Station announced plans to enforce a one-way traffic system to facilitate traffic flow in the Naklua area for the upcoming Wan Lai Naklua Festival on April 18th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325114-police-to-enforce-one-way-traffic-system-during-wan-lai-naklua-festival-on-april-18/

Naklua, Chonburi — The Banglamung Police Station announced plans to enforce a one-way traffic system to facilitate traffic flow in the Naklua area for the upcoming Wan Lai Naklua Festival on April 18th. Under the plan, official water-playing areas and all types of vehicle lanes will be converted into a one-way system. The affected area will encompass Sukhumvit Road from the Sawangfa intersection to the Numchai intersection, Pattaya Naklua Road, Photisan Road, and back to Sukhumvit Road. The one-way system will be in effect from 12:00 PM to midnight on April 18th. However, between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM, police will instruct the public and tourists to cease water-playing activities to allow for the orderly clearance of vehicles from the area. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Fire Breaks Out at Former Nightclub in Sattahip By Aim Tanakorn Sattahip, Chonburi — A fire broke out at a former nightclub in Sattahip, Chonburi, on April 15th, 2024. Nobody was injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325113-fire-breaks-out-at-former-nightclub-in-sattahip/

Sattahip, Chonburi — A fire broke out at a former nightclub in Sattahip, Chonburi, on April 15th, 2024. Nobody was injured. At around 7:40 PM, the Sattahip Sawang Rojanatham Rescue Foundation received a report of a fire at the former Vega entertainment venue located on Soi Sukhumvit 109, Sattahip district, Chonburi province. Upon receiving the report, rescue teams and five fire trucks rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, rescuers saw thick smoke billowing from the venue. They immediately entered the building and started to ventilate the smoke. However, there were no flames at the time of arrival. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Fire Destroys Home in Wichit By Goongnang Suksawat Wichit – A fire has destroyed an old wooden house in Wichit on Tuesday (April 16th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325112-fire-destroys-home-in-wichit/

Wichit – A fire has destroyed an old wooden house in Wichit on Tuesday (April 16th). The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident at 11:00 A.M. at a house in Soi Poon Sap. Firefighters with fire engines arrived at the house which was ablaze. It took about half an hour to control the fire without it spreading to nearby houses. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Phuket Records a Total of 39 Accidents in Five Days of the ‘Songkran Seven Days of Road Safety Campaign’ By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket –Phuket has announced a total of 39 road accidents, 39 injuries, and zero deaths in the first five days (April 11th – April 15th) of the seven days (April 11th, 2024 to April 17th, 2024) of the ‘Songkran Road Safety Campaign 2024′. Fulll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325086-phuket’s-seven-days-safety-campaign-shows-zero-fatalities/?do=findComment&comment=18848144

Phuket Records a Total of 39 Accidents in Five Days of the ‘Songkran Seven Days of Road Safety Campaign’ By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket –Phuket has announced a total of 39 road accidents, 39 injuries, and zero deaths in the first five days (April 11th – April 15th) of the seven days (April 11th, 2024 to April 17th, 2024) of the ‘Songkran Road Safety Campaign 2024′. The Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Office told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (April 16th) the details from the fifth day (April 15th) of the campaign. There were a total of 9 road accidents resulting in 9 injuries. Two road accidents were in the Mueang District involving two injuries. One accident and one injury took place in the Thalang district. Six accidents with six injuries also took place in the Kathu district (Home of Patong). Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Rawai Road Collision Results in Multiple Injuries and Infrastructure Damage By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai, Phuket-In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a serious traffic incident occurred in Rawai, leading to a sequence of accidents that resulted in injuries and significant damage to public infrastructure. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325111-rawai-road-collision-results-in-multiple-injuries-and-infrastructure-damage/

Rawai, Phuket-In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a serious traffic incident occurred in Rawai, leading to a sequence of accidents that resulted in injuries and significant damage to public infrastructure. At approximately 4:15 A.M., Chalong Police received reports of a collision on a curve in Rawai. Upon arrival, officers discovered a sedan that had collided with a power pole, causing it to fall and bring down electrical cables. The two occupants of the sedan sustained minor injuries. In a related incident on the opposite lane, a minivan collided with an oil truck that had been obstructed by the fallen cables. This second collision led to three individuals in the minivan being injured and an oil spill from the damaged vehicle. All injured parties were promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thailand Records Total of 206 Deaths in Five Days of the ‘Songkran Seven Days Road Safety Campaign’ By Goongnang Suksawat A total of 1,564 road accidents, with 1,593 injuries and 206 deaths, were reported on Tuesday (April 16th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in five days (April 11th -April 15th) of the ‘Seven Days Road Safety Campaign’ during Songkran (April 11th – April 17th) 2024. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325110-thailand-records-total-of-206-deaths-in-5-days-of-‘songkran-7-days-road-safety-campaign/

A total of 1,564 road accidents, with 1,593 injuries and 206 deaths, were reported on Tuesday (April 16th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in five days (April 11th -April 15th) of the ‘Seven Days Road Safety Campaign’ during Songkran (April 11th – April 17th) 2024. The province with the total highest fatalities were Bangkok and Chiang Rai with 13 deaths each. The total highest number of accidents was Chiang Rai with 61 and the highest number of injuries was Nan with 60 injuries. There were 39 deaths, 301 road accidents, and 314 injuries in total reported on the fifth day (April 15th) of the campaign. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe