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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

UPDATE: PM Dampens Speculation Of Taking Over Defence Portfolio By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visiting de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, above, and waving to supporters outside the latter’s house, Photo: Naewna PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Apr. 16) downplayed speculation he himself would likely replace Suthin Khlangsang as defence minister in concurrent fashion, repeatedly saying nothing about an imminent cabinet reshuffle can be confirmed by him for the time being. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325108-cabinet-reshuffle-talks-confirmed-by-pm-after-songkran-visit-to-thonburi-to-meet-thaksin/?do=findComment&comment=18848136

PM Dampens Speculation Of Taking Over Defence Portfolio By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visiting de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, above, and waving to supporters outside the latter’s house, Photo: Naewna PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Apr. 16) downplayed speculation he himself would likely replace Suthin Khlangsang as defence minister in concurrent fashion, repeatedly saying nothing about an imminent cabinet reshuffle can be confirmed by him for the time being. Srettha has remained non-committal to any hush-hush moves toward the first round of a cabinet reshuffle, saying nothing about it can be said with clarity at the moment though many people may anticipate it even sooner than later. The Pheu Thai-backed prime minister has been largely expected to leave the seat of finance minister which he has been assuming in concurrent fashion since Day One of the Pheu Thai-led government to Stock Exchange of Thailand chair Pichai Chunhavajira and instead to take the seat of defence minister concurrently as well. “That I have occasionally held talks with military commanders does not necessarily mean I would probably assume the portfolio of defence. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Gold prices in Thailand surge to historic 42,050 baht high by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Jingming Pan, Unsplash Gold prices reached a new high today, with the Gold Traders Association (GTA) reporting a significant increase to 42,050 baht per baht weight, marking a historic surge. In a remarkable shift, gold ornament prices soared by 600 baht compared to the previous day’s closing figures. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325109-gold-prices-in-thailand-surge-to-historic-42050-baht-high/

Gold prices reached a new high today, with the Gold Traders Association (GTA) reporting a significant increase to 42,050 baht per baht weight, marking a historic surge. In a remarkable shift, gold ornament prices soared by 600 baht compared to the previous day’s closing figures. The GTA website showed that as of 9.02am, domestic gold bars were purchased at 41,450 baht per baht-weight and sold at 41,550 baht. This initial announcement set the tone for the trading day, indicating a robust start for gold transactions. In terms of gold ornaments, which consist of 96.5% gold, the buying price was set at 40,704.60 baht per baht-weight, with a selling price of 42,050 baht. The spot gold price on the global market stood at 2,384.00 US dollars per ounce. This jump in gold prices follows an upward trend from the close of business on April 12, where a 600 baht increase was immediately apparent upon the market’s opening this morning, reported KhaoSod. The surge in gold prices today not only broke records but also pushed the benchmark beyond the 42,000 baht threshold. To summarise the prices on April 16: gold bars were bought at 41,450 baht and sold at 41,550 baht per baht-weight, while gold ornaments were bought at 40,704.6 baht and sold at 42,050 baht per baht-weight. In related news, gold prices in Thailand skyrocketed, setting a new all-time high record, reflecting a sharp increase of 750 baht from the previous day’s closing rate. The surge occurred amidst volatile market conditions, with the GTA announcing five price changes within the first 35 minutes of the trading day, starting with an initial hike of 700 baht at 9am. The second announcement saw an additional increase of 50 baht, pushing the selling price of 96.5% pure gold bars to 41,200 baht and the buying price to 41,100 baht. The price for gold ornaments was set at 41,700 baht for selling and 40,355.92 baht for buying. by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Jingming Pan, Unsplash Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Big cabinet reshuffle talks confirmed by the PM after Songkran visit to Thonburi to meet Thaksin at home by Joseph O' Connor Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Thaksin Shinawatra’s Ban Chan Song La residence in Thonburi. (Inset) The Prime Minister wishes Mr Thaksin a Happy New Year as part of Songkran by pouring water over his head. Major cabinet reshuffle talks confirmed by PM Srettha Thavisin after a Songkran visit to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Thonburi. Several ministers, including the senior ones at public health and defence, are expected to be replaced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325108-cabinet-reshuffle-talks-confirmed-by-pm-after-songkran-visit-to-thonburi-to-meet-thaksin/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Thaksin Shinawatra’s Ban Chan Song La residence in Thonburi. (Inset) The Prime Minister wishes Mr Thaksin a Happy New Year as part of Songkran by pouring water over his head. Major cabinet reshuffle talks confirmed by PM Srettha Thavisin after a Songkran visit to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Thonburi. Several ministers, including the senior ones at public health and defence, are expected to be replaced. Despite weeks of conflicting messages and denials by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on Tuesday, he conceded that talks about a cabinet reshuffle will commence. Mr Srettha was speaking during a visit to pay a Songkran courtesy call on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. This took place at Thaksin’s residence in the Thonburi area of Bangkok on Tuesday morning. In the shakeup, Minister of Public Health Cholnan Srikaew looks likely to be axed along with Minister of Defence Sutin Klangsaeng. At the same time, a key Thaksin confidante is tipped to assume the chair at the Ministry of Finance and become a new deputy prime minister. There are also less reliable reports of a return to the cabinet of General Prawit Wongsuwan as a deputy prime minister. Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is rumoured to be for the chop. In short, it comes as speculation grows of a cabinet reshuffle. The Public health Minister who has been under pressure with controversial new legislation to control marijuana, is earmarked to join the parliamentary ranks instead. by Joseph O' Connor Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-04-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Tour Boat Catches Fire In Ayutthaya, All Aboard Rescued by TNR Staff A fierce fire from the boat spreading to the pier. Photo: TV Channel 7 A TOUR BOAT of a well-known restaurant in Ayutthaya caught fire in the middle of Chao Pharya river at 2 p.m. today (Apr. 16) but fortunately all 24 tourists and the skipper were rescued by two other boats, TV Channel 7 said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325089-tourist-boat-catches-fire-while-on-river-sight-seeing-in-ayutthaya/?do=findComment&comment=18848126