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A Thai man has now been charged with molesting a Russian woman in a Phuket bus station toilet. The 26 year old suspect, named only as Peerayuth, is originally from the southern province of Trang. It’s understood he previously worked as a bus conductor on the Phuket-Betong route and in the past, was accused of bullying and threatening others, annoying people in public and making them feel uncomfortable. The latest incident happened in the very early hours of January 31 at the Phuket Bus Terminal No. 2, in the sub-district of Rassada. It’s understood a female Russian tourist entered the women’s toilet at the station at around 3.30am. By Peter Roche PHOTO: MGR Online Full story: PhuketGO 2024-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai teacher sexually assaults at least 3 schoolgirls aged 10 by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 3 A Thai teacher at a school in the central province of Nakhon Sawan plans to give himself up to the police tomorrow after being accused of sexually assaulting some of his 10 year old pupils. At least three schoolgirls have come forward saying they are victims. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319064-thai-teacher-sexually-assaults-at-least-3-schoolgirls-aged-10/

A Thai teacher at a school in the central province of Nakhon Sawan plans to give himself up to the police tomorrow after being accused of sexually assaulting some of his 10 year old pupils. At least three schoolgirls have come forward saying they are victims. A Thai couple, 42 year old Moonsub and 47 year old Panya, filed a complaint against 49 year old male teacher, Suppachai, at Tha Tako Police Station in the Tha Tako district of Nakhon Sawan today, February 5. The couple accused Suppachai of sexually assaulting their 10 year old daughter, Kanyarat, since she was nine years old. The couple revealed that Kanyarat told her 18 year old brother about the assault, and her brother later informed his parents of the matter. The victim told her brother that Suppachai put his finger into her vagina on January 29, and he did the same to her once last year. The girl added that she was not the only victim and her friend was allegedly assaulted too. Moonsub and Panya decided to contact, Irene, the mother of Kanyarat’s friend, to inquire about the sexual assault. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 3 Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Myanmar Man Arrested After Stealing Motorbikes in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket –A Myanmar man was arrested in Karon after he stole many motorbikes in Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319062-myanmar-man-arrested-after-stealing-motorbikes-in-phuket/

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed - it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began "regular treatments" on Monday and will postpone public duties during the treatment, the Palace said. The King, 75, "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible," it added. No further details are being shared on the stage of cancer or a prognosis. By Sean Coughlanm, Royal correspondent File photo. Credit: Wikimedia Full story: BBC 2024-02-06 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Phuket –A Myanmar man was arrested in Karon after he stole many motorbikes in Phuket. The Karon Police told the Phuket Express that on Sunday (February 4th) they arrested Mr. NYINYI HTWE, 32, a Myanmar national. He was arrested near a hill in Kata. The arrest warrant was issued by the Phuket Provincial Court in August of last year, 2023, for him for theft by night. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Panic in Chonburi as Crocodile Found Sunbathing Near Village Fish Pond By Aim Tanakorn Chonburi — Residents of Huay Yai area in Chonburi province were gripped by panic after a two-meter-long freshwater crocodile was spotted sunbathing near a fishpond on February 4th, 2024. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319061-panic-in-chonburi-as-crocodile-found-sunbathing-near-village-fish-pond/

Chonburi — Residents of Huay Yai area in Chonburi province were gripped by panic after a two-meter-long freshwater crocodile was spotted sunbathing near a fishpond on February 4th, 2024. Local officials, including the Huay Yai sub-district Municipality’s disaster prevention and mitigation team, along with over 20 personnel, rushed to the scene in Huay Yai to tackle the situation head-on. After locating the crocodile, the officials decided to use a car battery to deliver a controlled electric shock in the water. This non-lethal method effectively stunned the crocodile, allowing officials to safely retrieve it from the water. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Nearly 40 Thai, Foreign Tourists Injured As Pattaya-Bound Bus Hit Trailer-Truck by TNR Staff The scene of the accident on the Motorway today (Feb. 5) with an image of the damaged bus front inset. Credit: TV Channel 7 AS MANY AS 38 Thai and foreign tourists got injured after their Pattaya-bound bus slammed into a 22-wheel trailer-truck on the Motorway this afternoon (Feb. 5) with the latter vehicle overturning and blocking three lanes, TV Channel 7 said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319060-nearly-40-thai-foreign-tourists-injured-as-pattaya-bound-bus-hit-trailer-truck/

AS MANY AS 38 Thai and foreign tourists got injured after their Pattaya-bound bus slammed into a 22-wheel trailer-truck on the Motorway this afternoon (Feb. 5) with the latter vehicle overturning and blocking three lanes, TV Channel 7 said. A Highway Police team together with Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescuers rushed to the scene of the accident, km37+700, inbound to Chonburi, Bang Bo district, Samut Prakan province, where they found the Bangkok-Pattaya bus parked at the right lane with the front damaged. The 38 injured passengers were waiting for help at the road side. Ten of the bus passengers were quickly given first aid with six rushed to Bang Pakong Hospital and four Chularat 11 Hospital. Most of the remaining suffered minor injuries and had to wait to be taken to hospital. by TNR Staff TOP: The scene of the accident on the Motorway today (Feb. 5) with an image of the damaged bus front inset. Credit: TV Channel 7 Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

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PM Inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport Without Prior Notice BANGKOK, (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday revealed the upcoming plan to overhaul the immigration system after an unannounced inspection at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the immigration office on Monday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319037-pm-inspects-suvarnabhumi-airport-without-prior-notice/

Coldplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in Bangkok Photo courtesy of coldplay (Instagram) The recent Coldplay concert in Bangkok, part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour, left an indelible mark on many Thai fans. However, the event was marred by some attendees by the pervasive smell of cannabis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319045-coldplay-concert-buzz-dampened-by-cannabis-fumes-in-bangkok/

The promising career of a talented Aussie Muay Thai boxer is on the ropes after a devastating knockout by a man driving on the wrong side of the road while riding his scooter on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. In keeping with the trend, his insurance company declared that the aspiring martial arts fighter was not covered for the accident. Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail Aussie Muay Thai boxer’s career on the ropes after Koh Samui road knockout Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319038-aussie-muay-thai-boxer’s-career-on-the-ropes-after-koh-samui-road-knockout/

Rising labour costs in the tourism sector are outpacing revenue growth, resulting in increased hotel expenses, as revealed by hospitality market analyst STR. Jesper Palmqvist, senior director for Asia-Pacific at STR, warned that the only risk for hotels this year is maintaining cost controls in light of the extraordinary growth of labour costs and room rates. Over the past one to one and a half years, room rates have experienced a significant increase, allowing some Thai hotels to command room rates that were 20-25% higher than in 2019. However, Palmqvist revealed that the rate of this growth has already started to decelerate. “For the market, we don’t see rates dropping much because as costs have gone up for hotels, the biggest cost continues to be labour costs.” The driving force behind this trend is the persistent labour shortage in the tourism sector. To attract employees, operators have to offer highly competitive salaries, but interest in working in the industry has waned, stated Palmqvist. by Alex Morgan PHOTO: via Linkedin Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Banyan Group launches first phase of Phuket’s largest residential development By Peter Roche PHOTO: HipFlat The first phase of Laguna Lakelands, Phuket’s largest residential development, has been unveiled. The Banyan Group project is valued around US$2 billion and covers 700 rai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319010-banyan-group-launches-first-phase-of-phuket’s-largest-residential-development/

The first phase of Laguna Lakelands, Phuket’s largest residential development, has been unveiled. The Banyan Group project is valued around US$2 billion and covers 700 rai. Ho Kwon Ping, Banyan Group’s founder, says post-pandemic tourism is driving Phuket’s booming real estate market. “This current boom is the highest since I started doing business in Phuket over 30 years ago. It surpasses the robust recoveries following the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 global financial crisis.” By Peter Roche PHOTO: HipFlat Full story: PhuketGO 2024-02-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Dumping of cheap Chinese-made “elephant pants” is opportunistic trade practice – PM Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that the dumping of cheap Chinese-made elephant pants in the Thai market is a normal and opportunistic trade practice that should serve a lesson for Thai businesses to work faster to protect their interests. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319008-dumping-of-cheap-chinese-made-“elephant-pants”-is-opportunistic-trade-practice-–-pm/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that the dumping of cheap Chinese-made elephant pants in the Thai market is a normal and opportunistic trade practice that should serve a lesson for Thai businesses to work faster to protect their interests. The prime minister was responding to a reporter’s question about the flooding of Thai market with the cheap Chinese-made garments, which start at about 30 baht (6 yuan) wholesale price. Thai retailers are selling them at 65 baht apiece for shorts, 75 baht for longs or two pairs for 150 baht. “This is nothing new in doing business. Where there is an opportunity, there are opportunists. If we do not act fast, we will lose the opportunity, like have done before on several other things,” said the prime minister. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai teen’s tragic demise: Knife throw turns road into deadly game by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Amarin TV and NinJa Today v2 A 14 year old Thai boy died in hospital after two teenagers threw a knife at him on a road in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani last Thursday, February 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319006-thai-teen’s-tragic-demise-knife-throw-turns-road-into-deadly-game/

A 14 year old Thai boy died in hospital after two teenagers threw a knife at him on a road in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani last Thursday, February 1. An altercation between two groups of Thai teenagers on Khutkhaopun-Pathummarat Road was reported to Kut Khaopun Police Station at about 8pm on February 1. A 14 year old victim was injured in the knife attack and swiftly taken to a hospital by witnesses before police officers arrived. Upon questioning two friends of the victim, the police learned that the victim and four other friends were travelling on two motorcycles when they encountered two rival teenagers on the road. The rivals brandished a knife, prompting the victim’s group to escape the scene. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Amarin TV and NinJa Today v2 Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Move to get rid of the afternoon alcohol ban, Songkran enshrined - Tim Newton Today - Feb 5 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319005-move-to-get-rid-of-the-afternoon-alcohol-ban-songkran-enshrined-tim-newton-today-feb-5/

Thailand news - A proposal to the Thai cabinet from the Public Health Minister to get rid of the long-running afternoon alcohol ban between 2-5pm. Songkran has been officially recognised by UNESCO, twin falls from Pattaya hotels on Sunday morning, editorial from Khaosod English about last week's rebuke of Move Forward Party from the Constitutional Court. And Thai PBS World ask important questions about the Land Bridge project because we know so little about this major project so far. Tim Newton Today is a daily take on Thai and regional news and issues of interest to expats and foreign tourists.

Scottish woman’s cliff plunge in Thailand sparks insurance debacle Picture courtesy of Daily Record An insurance company left a Scottish woman hanging after they refused to pay out after she plunged almost 20 metres to her death off a cliff on Ko Lanta island in West Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319004-scottish-woman’s-cliff-plunge-in-thailand-sparks-insurance-debacle/

Scottish woman’s cliff plunge in Thailand sparks insurance debacle: Scot left hanging by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Daily Record An insurance company left a Scottish woman hanging after they refused to pay out after she plunged almost 20 metres to her death off a cliff on Ko Lanta island in West Thailand. Glasgow-born NHS nurse Kerry Hughes almost fell to her death after renting a scooter on the West Thailand island. Despite the swift action of an emergency rescue team, who transferred the 35 year old to a local hospital on Ko Lanta island, Hughes faced further complications when she was moved to the mainland for additional treatment. It was there that she received the disheartening news that her insurance would not cover the hospital costs. “I had to put the costs of the transfer onto my credit card before they would transfer me. “I was with a friend who I met on a scuba diving course. She helped me put the charges on my credit card. I was admitted to ICU for days then had an email from my insurance saying they rejected my claim due to the scooter I hired being classed as a motorbike. “The scooter I hired looked like a scooter and was called a scooter when I hired it but the insurance company classed it as a motorbike due to the engine size. I didn’t even know the engine size when I hired it.” Despite the severity of her injuries, including large lacerations, back pain, a head injury, a broken nose, and a knee wound, Hughes wanted to leave the hospital due to the high treatment costs. However, the compassionate medical staff insisted she stayed. One doctor even offered her a room at her home for recovery. “I had amazing care and treatment in Thailand and the doctor who treated me was very kind and understanding. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe