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Pattaya Mayor Explains Why Tourists Cannot Park on Beach Road’s Right Side, Eyes Parking Fee By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya —Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches has explained why tourists cannot park on the right side of Pattaya Beach during a recent city council meeting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323864-pattaya-mayor-explains-why-tourists-cannot-park-on-beach-rd’s-right-side-eyes-parking-fee/

By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches has explained why tourists cannot park on the right side of Pattaya Beach during a recent city council meeting. The issue was raised by Mr. Suparerk Chomphunuch, a Pattaya City Council member for District 1. He said he had received complaints from tourists who were unable to find parking near Pattaya Beach. He suggested that the city allow tourists to park on the beachside, especially on weekends and public holidays. He also urged the mayor to address complaints alleging that rental vehicle operators are occupying the left side of Beach Road with their rental cars, which causes traffic congestion. In response, Mayor Poramase stated that parking on the beachside is illegal under traffic laws. However, he said the city has designated some areas on the beachside for parking, which can accommodate up to 90 cars. By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-02 - 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

PM Blasted For Saying Cannabis Policy Yielded Bad Results by TNR Staff A woman works inside a cannabis shop, at Khao San road, one of the favourite tourist spots in Bangkok on March 29, 2023. Photo: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa and published by CNA PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin was slammed by netizens after saying that the liberal cannabis policy had caused huge damage to the Thai people with this outstripping any economic benefit, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Apr. 1). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323863-pm-blasted-for-saying-cannabis-policy-yielded-bad-results/

PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin was slammed by netizens after saying that the liberal cannabis policy had caused huge damage to the Thai people with this outstripping any economic benefit, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Apr. 1). Srettha, who mentioned this during an interview on a possible policy to relist cannabis as a category 5 narcotic, was sternly ticked off by some online users for allegedly not understanding the regulations and the network that is calling for the issuance of a cannabis bill to amend the current law because large amounts are being smuggled in from neighbouring countries which is negatively affecting pharmacists and villagers who are using the plant for medical purpose. After the liberal marijuana policy became effective on June 9, 2022 possessing and using all parts of cannabis plants, including flowers and seeds, are now allowed. However, extracted content remains illegal if it contains more than 0.2% of the psychoactive ingredient that produces a “high” — tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The cannabis policy led to thousands of weed shops opening across the country. by TNR Staff TOP: A woman works inside a cannabis shop, at Khao San road, one of the favourite tourist spots in Bangkok on March 29, 2023. Photo: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa and published by CNA Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-04-02 - 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

Cha Am announces seven-day Songkran festival celebration By Online Reporter Cha-am will host a week long celebration for Songkran, planned from April 12th to 18th, 2024, at the Cha-Am Beach viewpoint. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323862-cha-am-announces-seven-day-songkran-festival-celebration/

Cha-am will host a week long celebration for Songkran, planned from April 12th to 18th, 2024, at the Cha-Am Beach viewpoint. The annual festival, known for its vibrant displays of culture and community spirit, promises an exciting lineup of entertainment and activities for both locals and visitors alike. The celebration sees daily live music and DJ performances, kicking off on April 12th with a party featuring performances by DJ Kan, DJ Paphloy, MC Ton Ao, DJ Sarnchai, and Oi Roy Jub. This continues on April 13th with appearances by MC Jib Me, MC Yumiko, DJ Ice, DJ Tom Entertainment Line, MC Est, and DJ Ta Naew Mo Chanwo. Each day offers a unique “Party Foam” theme, ensuring a fresh and dynamic experience for festival-goers. By Online Reporter Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-04-02 - 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

Norwegian arrested for overstay in Cha Am as Phetchaburi Immigration tackles visa violations and illegal employment By Online Reporter As part of an operation carried out by Phetchaburi immigration, several individuals have been arrested under the campaign “X-Ray Risk Area/High-Risk Foreigners,” highlighting the authorities’ rigorous efforts to enforce immigration laws. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323861-norwegian-arrested-for-overstay-in-cha-am-as-immigration-tackles-visa-violations/

As part of an operation carried out by Phetchaburi immigration, several individuals have been arrested under the campaign “X-Ray Risk Area/High-Risk Foreigners,” highlighting the authorities’ rigorous efforts to enforce immigration laws. On March 27, 2024, at 1:40 PM, Phetchaburi Immigration Office, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Hattaporn Sewakorn, conducted an operation resulting in the arrest of a 62-year-old Norwegian man, identified only as Mr. John. The arrest was made in Cha-am District, specifically at the Pilla Room, Room No. 20, located at 52/3 Moo 2, Sam Phraya Sub-district. Mr. John faces charges for overstaying his visa, formally accused of “being a foreigner who entered and remained in the Kingdom without permission.” This operation underscores the ongoing vigilance of the immigration authorities in monitoring and acting against foreign nationals staying illegally in the country. By Online Reporter Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-04-02 - 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

Russian Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A Russian man was arrested for drunk driving in Patong early on Monday morning (April 1st). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323859-russian-man-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-patong/

Patong – A Russian man was arrested for drunk driving in Patong early on Monday morning (April 1st). The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a police checkpoint near the Dolphin Circle. At 3:30A.M. the suspect, identified only as Mr. Gleb, 30, a Russian driver, was stopped at the checkpoint. He was given an alcohol breath test that showed .79 milligrams percent of alcohol which was over the limit of .50. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-02 - 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

Australian Tourist in Coma After Wading into Pattaya Sea While High on Marijuana By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya — An Australian tourist was rescued after nearly drowning at Pattaya Beach on Monday, April 1st, 2024. The tourist smoked marijuana before the incident, said his wife. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323857-australian-tourist-in-coma-after-wading-into-pattaya-sea-while-high-on-marijuana/

Pattaya — An Australian tourist was rescued after nearly drowning at Pattaya Beach on Monday, April 1st, 2024. The tourist smoked marijuana before the incident, said his wife. The incident happened at 03:16 AM yesterday in front of Soi Jomtien 11, Pattaya City, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. The victim, publicly identified by Pattaya police as Mr. Loy Malcolm Ayles, 58, was swimming in the sea when he suddenly disappeared underwater. A good Samaritan saw the incident and swam to his rescue. Mr. Loy was pulled unconscious from the water and brought to the beach. Rescue workers performed CPR and rushed him to a local hospital. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-02 - 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

Passenger charges soar at six major Thai airports by Mitch Connor Passenger service charges (PSC) at six major Thai airports have seen an increase, as announced by the Airports of Thailand Plc. The charges, applicable on both domestic and international departing flights, have been raised at Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Don Mueang, Hat Yai, Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323856-passenger-charges-soar-at-six-major-thai-airports/

Passenger service charges (PSC) at six major Thai airports have seen an increase, as announced by the Airports of Thailand Plc. The charges, applicable on both domestic and international departing flights, have been raised at Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Don Mueang, Hat Yai, Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports. For international flights, the fees have been increased from 700 to 730 baht, while for domestic flights, a rise from 100 to 130 baht has been implemented. AOT President Kerati Kijmanawat announced the change today, April 1, explaining that the increase in the service charge would cover the cost of AOT’s Common Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS). The CUPPS includes automatic services such as Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), which handles boarding passes, Common-Use Self Service (CUSS) for airport check-ins, and Common Use Bag Drop (CUBD). In related news, the General Manager of Don Mueang International Airport, Wichit Kaewsaitiam, has forecasted a significant surge in traffic through the Bangkok airport during the Songkran festival, taking place from April 11 to 17. It is predicted that Don Mueang Airport will serve 89,362 travellers daily during this period, marking an increase of 14.81% compared to the previous year. Moreover, the airport is expected to handle 590 flights each day, a rise of 10.58%. Last week, to enhance passenger convenience and elevate service standards, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) unveiled the latest addition to Suvarnabhumi Airport: Grab taxi services. Positioned at Gate 4 on the first floor of the terminal, the newly inaugurated Grab service centre stands ready to cater to passengers around the clock, announced AoT Director Kirati Kitmanawat. Echoing Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s vision to propel Suvarnabhumi into the echelons of the world’s top 20 airports, Kirati highlighted the strategic move as a testament to AoT’s commitment to fostering seamless transport connectivity. This initiative follows AoT’s successful collaborations with Grab at Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, and Phuket airports. Kirati underscored the significance of this partnership. by Mitch Connor Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-02 - 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

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Phuket police arrest Italian man for drink driving By Peter Roche PHOTO: The Phuket News An Italian man has been arrested in Patong after he was found to be driving while intoxicated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323803-phuket-police-arrest-italian-man-for-drink-driving/

Russian couple’s dine and dash attempt exposed in Phuket restaurant by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath A shameless cheating Russian couple insisted they had settled their bill at a Phuket restaurant after being accused of attempting to dine and dash. They later falsely incriminated a Thai waitress of theft but their deception was exposed by CCTV footage, forcing them to apologise and settle the bill. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323801-russian-couple’s-dine-and-dash-attempt-exposed-in-phuket-restaurant/

Police arrested a German and a Canadian man for illegally conducting a Shaolin kung fu training course on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. German and Canadian charged for illegal kung fu course Photo via YouTube/ ThaiRath TV Originals Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323835-german-and-canadian-charged-for-illegal-kung-fu-course/

Move Forward party urges public to watch censure debate this week The opposition Move Forward party has launched a publicity campaign, urging members of the public to monitor the general debate against the government this Wednesday and Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323804-move-forward-party-urges-public-to-watch-censure-debate-this-week/

The opposition Move Forward party has launched a publicity campaign, urging members of the public to monitor the general debate against the government this Wednesday and Thursday. On its website today, the party posted a teaser for the censure debate, questioning the performance of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the past seven months. The party claims that the government has not met the expectations that the Pheu Thai party, with its track record, would be able to solve the economic problems of the past ten years and move the country forward. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-04-01 - 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

Phuket police arrest Italian man for drink driving By Peter Roche PHOTO: The Phuket News An Italian man has been arrested in Patong after he was found to be driving while intoxicated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323803-phuket-police-arrest-italian-man-for-drink-driving/

An Italian man has been arrested in Patong after he was found to be driving while intoxicated. The 50 year old, named in a Phuket News report as Claudio Tomaselli, was arrested by Patong Police at around 4am yesterday, March 31. He was detained near Loma Circle, at the northern end of Patong Beach, after a breathalyser test found him to be twice the legal alcohol limit. The Italian was taken to Patong Police Station and charged with driving while intoxicated, an offence that carries a fine of between 5,000 and 20,000 baht and/or a year in prison for a first-time offence. By Peter Roche PHOTO: The Phuket News Full story: PhuketGO 2024-04-01 - 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

Russian couple’s dine and dash attempt exposed in Phuket restaurant by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath A shameless cheating Russian couple insisted they had settled their bill at a Phuket restaurant after being accused of attempting to dine and dash. They later falsely incriminated a Thai waitress of theft but their deception was exposed by CCTV footage, forcing them to apologise and settle the bill. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323801-russian-couple’s-dine-and-dash-attempt-exposed-in-phuket-restaurant/

A shameless cheating Russian couple insisted they had settled their bill at a Phuket restaurant after being accused of attempting to dine and dash. They later falsely incriminated a Thai waitress of theft but their deception was exposed by CCTV footage, forcing them to apologise and settle the bill. The restaurant shared security footage of the incident on a Facebook group for local food stores in Phuket to issue a warning about the Russian couple’s dine-and-dash. In the video, the Russian man was seen placing a banknote in a bill folder but then later removed it. The Russian man looked around to see if anyone noticed his action. He then asked the waitress to pick up the empty bill folder, pretending he already paid. The waitress, Santanee, who served the foreigners that day, told Channel 3 that the couple dined at the restaurant on Saturday, March 30. Santanee said the cashier could not find the money in the folder and asked her to check with the foreign couple. According to Santanee, the couple insisted they had already paid the bill, and the banknote might have slipped out of the folder. Santanee helped them look for the money but did not find it anywhere. The couple became angry at the cashier counter and tried to blame Santanee for stealing the money. The Russian customers maintained their innocence and dared the restaurant to check the security camera. Clear evidence Unfortunately, the CCTV cameras at the restaurant were old models and required a technician to obtain the video file. So, the restaurant owner had to let the foreigners go but asked for their contacts. After reviewing the security camera footage, it was clear that the accused couple did not pay for their meal. So, the owner sent the video to the couple and summoned them to pay the bill. The foreigners agreed to pay and apologised for their actions. They said they did not expect there to be a CCTV camera at that angle. The owner recorded the video of them apologising but did not take legal action against them. Santanee revealed she was disappointed by the Russian couple’s behaviour in an interview with Channel 3. “I felt offended when they blamed me for theft. They looked down on Thai people. We provide whatever they want and do our best to fulfill their requests but it does not mean that Thais are their slaves. I almost cried at that time and was trembling. I would like to warn all waitresses and waiters to be aware of these kinds of foreign customers.” Thai netizens voiced their opinions on the matter. “The free visa has many problems. It only focuses on quantity, not quality. Thailand used to have a lot of good foreign tourists. I feel sorry for the country.” “The prime minister is proud of it.” “Good foreign tourists go to our neighbouring countries instead.” “I faced the same situation. I took the foreigners to the police station but the police did nothing and let them go. They sided with the foreigners. I am tired of this.” “Free visa, free trip, free food!” “Foreigners know that Thai law is not that serious. Apologise and everything will be fine.” by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-01 - 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

Move Forward eyes new path to power in Thailand with local elections File photo : Pita LImjaroenrat, former leader of Move Forward party//Reuters Politicians targeting powerful posts in provincial administrative organizations now have less than a year to prepare for nationwide local elections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323800-move-forward-eyes-new-path-to-power-in-thailand-with-local-elections/