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BANGKOK (NNT) - During a recent session of the House of Representatives, the special commission on the study of creating integrated entertainment complexes to address illegal gambling and stimulate the economy recommended that the government should collaborate with the private sector. It stressed the importance of public involvement and the legalization of specific gambling forms, such as Thai boxing. The study concluded that these complexes could lower unemployment rates and curb illegal gambling, though they might also lead to potential negative effects like addiction and crime, possibly clashing with religious morals. The debate in the House of Representatives saw divided opinions. Supporters believed it would curb illegal activities and boost the economy, while critics doubted its effectiveness in addressing illegal gambling. The vote in the parliament was contentious but ultimately concluded with unanimous approval, tallying 253 votes in favor. The report will now be sent to the government for further evaluation. by Naark Rojanasuvan Source: NNT 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Bangkok and Moscow Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Collaboration by Saranchana Roschum BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Somboon Homnan extended a warm welcome to Mr. Sergey Cheremin Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323645-bangkok-and-moscow-strengthen-bilateral-relations-and-collaboration/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Somboon Homnan extended a warm welcome to Mr. Sergey Cheremin, Minister of the Government of Moscow and Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow, along with his delegation. The visit aims to strengthen relationships and enhance cooperation between Moscow and Bangkok. This initiative builds upon the establishment of relations between Bangkok and Moscow on June 19, 1997. The goal is to exchange information, and experiences, and develop cooperation in various fields such as education, science, culture, environmental protection, tourism, and sports for mutual benefit. Furthermore, both cities signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation that will last until 2025, focusing on trade and economic cooperation, smart city, innovation, transportation, sustainable development education, sports, culture, and tourism. This collaboration also includes high-level official visits between the two cities to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. by Saranchana Roschum Source: NNT 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Women Arrested with 1,756 Meth Pills and Crystal Meth in Rawai By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – A 51-year-old female drug dealer was arrested in Rawai with 1,756 methamphetamine pills and 616.76 grams of crystal methamphetamine. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323643-women-arrested-with-1756-meth-pills-and-crystal-meth-in-rawai/

Rawai – A 51-year-old female drug dealer was arrested in Rawai with 1,756 methamphetamine pills and 616.76 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (March 26th) they raided the Thai Mai Village in Rawai as part of a crackdown campaign against illegal drugs. Ms. Suree, also known as ‘Aunty Yhee’, 51, was arrested. Seized from her were 1,756 methamphetamine pills and 616.76 grams of crystal methamphetamine. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Illegal Myanmar Workers Arrested at Construction Sites in Thalang By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang, Phuket-On Wednesday, March 27th, authorities arrested two illegal Myanmar workers during inspections at construction sites in the Sri Soonthorn sub-district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323642-illegal-myanmar-workers-arrested-at-construction-sites-in-thalang/

Thalang, Phuket-On Wednesday, March 27th, authorities arrested two illegal Myanmar workers during inspections at construction sites in the Sri Soonthorn sub-district. The Phuket Provincial Administrative Office conducted checks at four construction sites in the Baan Ya and Baan Bang Jo areas between 9:00 A.M. and midday. A total of 154 documents related to migrant workers were reviewed. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Red Ferrari crashes into Bangkok canal, driver unharmed byf Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod The driver of a Ferrari miraculously escaped with no injuries after crashing into a canal off Prasert-Manukitch Road in Bangkok. The incident occurred around 10.37am today shortly after the luxury sports car had been taken for a test drive following repairs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323640-red-ferrari-crashes-into-bangkok-canal-driver-unharmed/

The driver of a Ferrari miraculously escaped with no injuries after crashing into a canal off Prasert-Manukitch Road in Bangkok. The incident occurred around 10.37am today shortly after the luxury sports car had been taken for a test drive following repairs. Emergency services, including police and volunteers from the Siam United Foundation, responded to the scene where the red Ferrari had veered off the road. A red Ferrari veered off course and plunged into a canal. The accident happened near the Chocolate View restaurant on Prasert-Manukitch Road in the Khan Na Yao district. Authorities were quickly notified of the incident, and a team of emergency responders and volunteers from the Siam United Foundation were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, the responders found the supercar submerged in the canal, with its front window shattered and significant damage to its bodywork. Despite the severity of the accident, the driver managed to exit the vehicle safely and did not sustain any injuries. The car’s registration details were not immediately available at the scene. A witness commented that it was a miracle that no one was hurt as bystanders looked on at the unusual sight of the high-performance vehicle in the waterway. Initial findings suggested the Ferrari had been recently repaired at a local garage. It is believed that the driver was conducting a test drive to ensure the vehicle was in proper working order when the accident occurred. The loss of control that led to the crash may have been due to mechanical issues or other factors, which are now under investigation by the authorities, reported KhaoSod. The police are conducting thorough inquiries to determine the exact cause of the accident. They are examining the vehicle for any mechanical failures that may have contributed to the incident and are interviewing the driver and witnesses to piece together the moments leading up to the crash. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Man Arrested after Stabbing Bartender to Death in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – In a tragic incident near Phuket Old Town, a man has been arrested after fatally stabbing a bartender in front of a bar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323639-man-arrested-after-stabbing-bartender-to-death-in-phuket/

Phuket – In a tragic incident near Phuket Old Town, a man has been arrested after fatally stabbing a bartender in front of a bar. The Phuket City Police received notification of the incident at 4:30 A.M. on Thursday morning (March 28th). The altercation occurred at an unidentified bar and restaurant located on the Takua Pa Road in the Talad Nuea sub-district near Phuket Old Town. The victim, Mr. Manoch Kamkaew, aged 31, sustained severe injuries from three stab wounds. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Manoch was tragically pronounced dead. On the same day, Region 8 Police apprehended the prime suspect, Mr. Apisit Eiamaksorn, whose age was not disclosed, in Trang. During the arrest, authorities seized a knife that Mr. Apisit had allegedly hidden in his unidentified friend’s apartment. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Hail Storm Strikes Northeastern Thailand BUENG KAN, (TNA) – Yesterday, several provinces in the northern region experienced a summer storm accompanied by hail, causing both alarm and excitement due to the unusually large size of the hailstones. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323638-hail-storm-strikes-northeastern-thailand/

BUENG KAN, (TNA) – Yesterday, several provinces in the northern region experienced a summer storm accompanied by hail, causing both alarm and excitement due to the unusually large size of the hailstones. A summer storm with strong gusts of wind and hail occurred, wreaking havoc in three sub-districts of Bueng Kan Province. Video clips shared by locals on social media during the hail storm showed that the hailstones were large, some as big as a child’s fist or a tennis ball. Many people, posting on Facebook, mentioned that in the past 40-50 years, they had never witnessed such large hailstones before. After the hail storm subsided, people began collecting the hailstones in containers and taking pictures to share on social media, marking a rare occurrence of a hail storm in the area. After the incident, officials visited the affected areas with officials to assess the damage. A total of 1,376 houses in 18 villages had been damaged. There have been no reports yet of injuries or fatalities among the residents, but agricultural crops will undergo further assessment. Full story: TNA-MCOT 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Bus collides with truck in central Thailand due to brake failure by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A bus carrying a group of 25 teachers experienced brake failure while descending a hill in Prachin Buri province, Central Thailand, leading to a collision with a 22-wheel truck. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323637-bus-collides-with-truck-in-central-thailand-due-to-brake-failure/

A bus carrying a group of 25 teachers experienced brake failure while descending a hill in Prachin Buri province, Central Thailand, leading to a collision with a 22-wheel truck. The accident, which occurred in the Nadi district, Prachin Buri, left several passengers injured, with three sustaining serious injuries. In the aftermath of the brake failure, the tour bus driver lost control and crashed into the rear of a Volvo articulated truck carrying logs. The impact caused the bus to overturn, leaving passengers scrambling to escape through the windows. The injured were immediately attended to by rescue units and transferred to local hospitals for treatment. The bus, originating from Thep Udom Phitthaya School in Surin province, was en route to Prachin Kalyani School in the city of Prachinb Buri. The visit was part of a professional development excursion for the teachers. Those who were not seriously injured or chose not to go to the hospital were taken to a nearby checkpoint to await further transportation arranged by the school. The bus driver, Luan Wijit, recounted that the vehicle was functioning normally until it began the descent when it experienced a mechanical issue, and the brakes failed. Despite efforts to control the bus, collision with the truck ahead was inevitable. Anawil, the 31 year old truck driver, was unaware of the impending disaster until he felt the impact from behind. Police officials from the Highway Police Station at Nadi checkpoint promptly coordinated with the school to organise alternative transportation for the unharmed teachers. They also launched an investigation into the exact cause of the accident, reported KhaoSod. The stretch of road where the accident occurred, particularly the descent from the hill, spanning 6 kilometres and notorious for frequent accidents, will likely come under scrutiny following this incident. The curve at the shrine of Pu Tone and the approach to the hill have been identified as common sites for traffic accidents. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Iranian and Indian Men Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An Iranian and Indian man were arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Thursday (March 28th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323636-iranian-and-indian-men-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-patong/

Patong – An Iranian and Indian man were arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Thursday (March 28th). The Patong Traffic Police told the Phuket Express that in the morning, 4:00 A.M., they set up a checkpoint near the Dolphin Circle in Patong. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Female ranger shot dead in a market in Narathiwat A female para-military ranger was shot dead as she was selling food at a fresh market in Chanae district of Thailand’s southernmost province of Narathiwat on Thursday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323635-female-ranger-shot-dead-in-a-market-in-narathiwat/

A female para-military ranger was shot dead as she was selling food at a fresh market in Chanae district of Thailand’s southernmost province of Narathiwat on Thursday evening. District police said that a lone gunman appears to have stalked the ranger, 30-year-old Nurisan Phromsri, as she was earning additional income while off-duty at the Dusongyor market. The gunman pulled a 9mm handgun from his belt and fired one shot into the ranger’s head before escaping, killing her instantly. The gunshot panicked shoppers and vendors, who fled in all directions. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Workers Protest As Crane Collapses Killing 7, Injuring Many Others by TNR staff The factory construction site where workers are protesting after a tower crane collapsed killing seven of their colleagues. Photo: Matichon HUNDREDS of Myanmar workers refused to let rescuers enter a factory construction site in Rayong after a tower crane collapsed killing seven workers and injured many others as they demanded 5 million baht compensation for each of their colleagues killed, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Mar. 29). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323625-at-least-six-construction-workers-killed-in-crane-collapse/?do=findComment&comment=18803908

Workers Protest As Crane Collapses Killing 7, Injuring Many Others by TNR staff The factory construction site where workers are protesting after a tower crane collapsed killing seven of their colleagues. Photo: Matichon HUNDREDS of Myanmar workers refused to let rescuers enter a factory construction site in Rayong after a tower crane collapsed killing seven workers and injured many others as they demanded 5 million baht compensation for each of their colleagues killed, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Mar. 29). This factory is being built by Sin Ker Yuan Co. Ltd in Ta Sit subdistrict, Pluak Daeng district, with entry blocked after the accident. After some rescuers managed to drive in to help the injured, the hundreds of workers surrounded the vehicle and smashed parts of it as they did not want any of the bodies removed from the compound, fearing this would affect their compensation demand. The rescuers managed to take one seriously injured worker to the hospital but none of the others injured nor the dead bodies. Zoom Rayong’s Facebook page said Pluak Daeng police station superintendent is negotiating with the workers through an interpreter. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Chon Buri bridge marred by graffiti, locals demand action by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Graffiti vandalism on the Chon Buri bridge has sparked outrage among locals, leading to calls for swift action by authorities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323634-chon-buri-bridge-marred-by-graffiti-locals-demand-action/

Graffiti vandalism on the Chon Buri bridge has sparked outrage among locals, leading to calls for swift action by authorities. Social media was abuzz with criticism after images of spray-painted railings on the bridge surfaced online. The Chon Buri bridge, a landmark of the city, was defaced with large, blue spray-painted words, including crude language that has not only marred the bridge’s appearance but also offended passersby. Boontham Rungcharoen Wiwat, a 62 year old resident who exercises on the bridge, expressed his dismay at the sight of the graffiti, which had not been there on previous days. He emphasised that the bridge is public property and the responsibility of the whole community, serving as the face of Chon Buri. The defacement makes the bridge look dirty and damaged, and the foul language is particularly upsetting. Boontham urged the young perpetrators to stop such acts of vandalism on public structures and appealed to the authorities to find and punish the individuals responsible as quickly as possible. He also suggested that the vandals should be the ones to clean up their mess so they could feel the weight of their actions. The incident has highlighted the issue of vandalism in public spaces and the need for greater awareness and respect for community property. The bridge, also known as the Chaloem Phrakiat or the new bridge, runs along the coastline and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. Its defacement has not only caused visual pollution but also raised concerns about the cultural values being upheld by the younger generation, reported KhaoSod. The authorities have been asked to investigate the incident and take appropriate measures to prevent such occurrences in the future. In related news, two Russian men on a graffiti rampage after a booze-fuelled escapade in Patong, Phuket, have been arrested. Police Major General Saranyu Chamnarnrat, Deputy Chief of the Provincial Police Region 8, revealed the arrest of the Russian vandals on Tuesday. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Police reform may be easier than everyone thinks by Tulsathit Taptim File photo : Sittra Biabungerd (L) Absolutely hopeless as it may seem, the critical state of the Thai police deserves one last try. And who says the last, desperate measure has to be extremely tough, costly or divisive? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323633-police-reform-may-be-easier-than-everyone-thinks/

Absolutely hopeless as it may seem, the critical state of the Thai police deserves one last try. And who says the last, desperate measure has to be extremely tough, costly or divisive? This week has seen rock bottom. Just when the country thought nothing would beat the Kamnan Nok incident, the most powerful men in the force have been accused, directly or indirectly, of involvement in massive and systematic bribe taking. In a matter of months, the badly-tainted image of the Thai police has been blown up apparently beyond repair. Newscasters and commentators are in unison about the force being rotten to its core. They all agree while “good apples” are out there, the bad ones have been too dominant and unstoppable. Transfers and promotions are less and less on merits, and corrupt practices are feeding on themselves. Bad bosses are making initially-good subordinates corrupt. Good bosses are getting overwhelmed by bad subordinates. Worse still, those with the disease are spreading it to politicians, reporters, community leaders, and finally the Thai society as a whole. A traffic offender feeling the urge to “settle” charges right on the spot because it would be cheaper and more convenient is an early symptom. According to well-known lawyer Sittra Biabungerd, there are too many bribe-taking opportunities nowadays. Illegal Indian immigrants selling nuts need to pay bribes, so do truck drivers, employers of visa-less foreign migrants, owners of entertainment venues that violate age limits or closing times, operators of Thai massage parlours offering “special” services, underground gambling racketeers and so on. by Tulsathit Taptim File photo : Sittra Biabungerd (L) Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-30 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe