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Thai man arrested after stalking and kidnapping married woman by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 7 Police successfully rescued a Thai woman from a hotel in Chon Buri province after she was kidnapped by a besotted man who fell in love with her despite her being married and rejecting his advances. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316555-thai-man-arrested-after-stalking-and-kidnapping-married-woman/

Police successfully rescued a Thai woman from a hotel in Chon Buri province after she was kidnapped by a besotted man who fell in love with her despite her being married and rejecting his advances. A 39 year old Thai man filed a missing person’s report at Ban Pho Police Station on January 5 telling officers that his 31 year old wife had gone missing. He believed her friend, named Kong, kidnapped her. The man said Kong had been flirting and stalking his wife for years, even though she was married with a child and continued to reject him. Officers tracked down a baht bus on CCTV that the victim usually took to her workplace. The vehicle was seen parked opposite her workplace and the woman got out as usual. As she got out, a Thai man, later confirmed to be Kong, parked his motorcycle and approached the woman. Kong threatened the woman with a gun and ordered her onto his motorcycle. The woman’s colleague was seen running across the road trying to save her but she had to step back as Kong pointed his gun at her. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 7 Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09 - 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

Faulty tsunami buoy off Phuket’s coast doesn’t affect Thailand’s early warning system by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Royal Thai Navy Phuket’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation assured that despite a malfunction in one of the tsunami buoys deployed in the Andaman Sea, the country’s tsunami early warning system remains fully operational. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316551-faulty-tsunami-buoy-off-phuket’s-coast-doesn’t-affect-thailand’s-early-warning-system/

Phuket’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation assured that despite a malfunction in one of the tsunami buoys deployed in the Andaman Sea, the country’s tsunami early warning system remains fully operational. The faulty buoy, identified as No.23461, is 340 kilometres off Phuket’s coast and ceased transmitting signals last Wednesday, as the Foundation of National Disaster Warning Council reported. The council expressed concerns that the malfunctioning buoy could leave Thailand vulnerable to tsunamis generated by earthquakes in the region. However, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation clarified on a social media post that the buoy had stopped transmitting signals due to a positional issue, and this would not impact the country’s tsunami early warning system. The department elaborated that the system depends on data from several buoys in the Andaman Sea and other agencies, including the Royal Thai Navy’s Hydrographic Department. “Our tsunami buoys also share information with other agencies both at home and abroad.” by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Royal Thai Navy Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09 - 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

Fire Destroys Multiple Shops in Patong – Video By Goongnang Suksawat Patong –An overnight fire has destroyed about seven shops in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316548-fire-destroys-multiple-shops-in-patong-–-video/

Patong –An overnight fire has destroyed about seven shops in Patong. The Patong Police were notified of the fire at 5:10 A.M. on Tuesday morning (January 9th) at shops opposite a hotel on the Ratch Uthit 200 Pi Road in Patong. 726444785.599553.mp4 By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-01-09 - 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

Unidentified man found dead, neck bound with wire and wrists handcuffed in southern Thailand by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath A Thai farmer stumbled upon the dead body of an unidentified man in a roadside forest in the southern province of Chumphon. The man’s neck was bound with an electric wire and his two wrists were handcuffed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316545-unidentified-man-found-dead-neck-bound-with-wire-and-wrists-handcuffed-in-southern-thailand/

A Thai farmer stumbled upon the dead body of an unidentified man in a roadside forest in the southern province of Chumphon. The man’s neck was bound with an electric wire and his two wrists were handcuffed. The farmer, 58 year old Sunan, told Channel 3 that he took his cows to the spot every day in the morning and evening to graze. Sunan went to the area as usual yesterday, January 7, and noticed a suspicious object in the forest, about 30 to 40 metres away from the roadside. Sunan took a closer look and believed he spotted a dead body but wasn’t sure so returned to the village and reported his discovery to a police volunteer, a 46 year old woman named Nongnuch. Nongnuch and her husband went to examine the object and confirmed to Sunan that it was a corpse. Nongnuch said there were a lot of flies on the object and the unpleasant smell was emanating from the area. She then reported the matter to Mueang Chunphon Police Station. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09 - 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

Will tax breaks help the Thai economy change gear? The government has launched tax breaks to encourage consumer spending this year, in a bid to stimulate the economy. But will it work and who is going to benefit? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316543-will-tax-breaks-help-the-thai-economy-change-gear/

The government has launched tax breaks to encourage consumer spending this year, in a bid to stimulate the economy. But will it work and who is going to benefit? From January 1 to February 15, the governments is implementing “Easy E-Receipt”, a tax deduction measure. Who is eligible? Under the scheme, individuals will receive a tax deduction of up to 50,000 baht from their taxable income if they shop for goods and services from businesses in line with government criteria. The actual tax deduction will materialize when they file their annual personal income tax returns next year. To take advantage of it, consumers have to get an e-tax invoice or e-receipt from the sellers. The e-tax invoice will be issued by businesses registered in the value-added tax (VAT) system, which includes large corporations. But some items are excluded from the tax deduction scheme. They include: alcoholic drinks-spirit, beer and wine; cigarettes; car, motorcycle, and boat; oil and gas for vehicles; utility bills – electricity, tap water, telephone and internet are not covered; long-term service contract beyond January 1-February 15 this year; non-life insurance premium. Promoting community-made products Shoppers buying goods and services from businesses that are not registered in the VAT system will be issued an e-receipt. Eligible products are: books, newspapers and magazines; electronic books, newspapers and magazines; products of OTOP which are registered with the Community Development Department, as the government wants to promote village-made products. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09 - 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

Indian Man Rescued After Being Found Unresponsive in Parked Car in Pattaya Picture: Daily News On January 9, the Pattaya Search and Rescue Radio Center received a report of an unresponsive individual in a parked car along the central Pattaya beach road in Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316541-indian-man-rescued-after-being-found-unresponsive-in-parked-car-in-pattaya/

Deputy Transport Minister strategises to enhance Chiang Mai’s transport systems by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of iStock Surapong Piyachote, the Deputy Transport Minister, made a strategic visit to Chiang Mai yesterday to deliberate on the Ministry’s endeavour to enhance the efficiency of the province’s transport systems. The meeting included Nirat Pongsitthaworn, the Chiang Mai Governor, along with representatives from corresponding sectors. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316542-deputy-transport-minister-strategises-to-enhance-chiang-mai’s-transport-systems/

Surapong Piyachote, the Deputy Transport Minister, made a strategic visit to Chiang Mai yesterday to deliberate on the Ministry’s endeavour to enhance the efficiency of the province’s transport systems. The meeting included Nirat Pongsitthaworn, the Chiang Mai Governor, along with representatives from corresponding sectors. Surapong emphasised the importance of optimising the province’s transportation system for the city’s economy, particularly in catering to the tourism sector. He reassured that these plans are implemented keeping the welfare and identity of the local population as a priority. The first section of these plans revolves around road development. This includes the construction of the first Muang Chiang Mai ring road, an 18-kilometre stretch linking Highway No.11 and Highway No.1141. It also encompasses the third Muang Chiang Mai ring road, a 53-kilometre road built on Highway No.121, reported Bangkok Post. The road project also includes the development of the third Muang Chiang Mai ring road intersection. This bypasses the Mae Rim district and the Muang Thon Pao area. The expropriation cost estimation of this section of the plan is currently underway, according to Surapong. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of iStock Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09 - 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

On January 9, the Pattaya Search and Rescue Radio Center received a report of an unresponsive individual in a parked car along the central Pattaya beach road in Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Upon notification, local police and rescue teams rushed to the scene, discovering a locked red Nissan Juke with the registration number 2 ขฮ 6111 Bangkok. Inside was Mr. Umang, a 28-year-old Indian national, fast asleep, reported Daily News. Despite attempts by his friends to wake him by calling and knocking on the car windows, Mr. Umang remained unresponsive for over half an hour. Law enforcement and rescue personnel then attempted to break the car windows and shake the vehicle, but their efforts were in vain. Picture: Daily News Concerned, a fellow Indian friend in the group requested permission to use a hammer to shatter the window, successfully allowing them to reach and awaken Mr. Umang without harm. Miss Nann (fictional name), recounting the events, shared that before the incident, they had been drinking with three Indian friends at a market. Mr. Umang, intoxicated, requested to rest in the car. After more than half an hour passed, they became worried when all attempts to wake him failed, leading to the involvement of local authorities. For further details, you can follow the link: Link to the news article Top Picture: Daily News -- ASEAN NOW 2024-01-09 - 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 your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Unusual cremation leaves woman’s skull intact in Thai temple by Samantha Rose Photo courtesy of Sanook An unusual incident occurred at Wat Wang Boraphet in Uthai Thani province, where the skull of Jamrus Pachuthai, an 80 year old woman, remained almost intact after her cremation, while the rest of her body turned to ashes. This peculiar event took place at 4.30pm yesterday (January 8). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316540-unusual-cremation-leaves-woman’s-skull-intact-in-thai-temple/

An unusual incident occurred at Wat Wang Boraphet in Uthai Thani province, where the skull of Jamrus Pachuthai, an 80 year old woman, remained almost intact after her cremation, while the rest of her body turned to ashes. This peculiar event took place at 4.30pm yesterday (January 8). The abbot of the temple, Phra Khru Uthitthamakhun, recounted that after the cremation ceremony, a temple assistant was preparing the ashes for a merit-making ceremony. They were surprised to find the skull of Jamrus almost fully preserved amidst the ashes. The abbot speculated that this could be due to her regular acts of merit-making during her lifetime, resulting in this unusual phenomenon. Sakorn Pachuthai, Jamrus’s husband, also expressed his surprise at the sight of the skull amid the ashes. He described it as if someone had placed the skull in the middle of the ashes, with the eye sockets and mouth still intact despite the flames. He added that his wife had been a strong woman who regularly visited the temple to make merit. On the day the ashes were brought home, Sakorn related a strange occurrence. As the ashes were being carried into the house, dogs around the house started howling, alarming their daughter and leading her to wonder if her mother had returned. by Samantha Rose Photo courtesy of Sanook -- ASEAN NOW 2024-01-09 - 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 your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 9 January 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316538-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-9-january-2024/

A committee made up of senators will vote to begin a debate on the government's policies today, if approved the government will face questions on its digital wallet scheme and the prison systems role in enforcing court orders among many other key policies. The prime minister and his cabinet would be asked to provide policy updates prior to the debate which would likely be held within the next 2 months. Political activist Srisuwan Janya, a critic of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, said the government may face a lawsuit if it tries to pass a bill to fund the scheme through a 560-billion-baht loan. Meanwhile the Prime minister said the government would take at least two days before announcing its next moves. The minister of transport visited Chiang Mai to discuss plans to improve the public transport system in the northern region. Road development, train and bus services are seen as key to improving the economy. Chiang Mai and the north: sunny 33C Bangkok: Sunny partly 35 Pattaya: Sunny, 33 Phuket and the south: Sunny partly cloudy, isolated shower 32C Hua Hin: Sunny, light cloud 31 AQI moderate 70 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 2024-01-09 Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 - 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

Drunken wife allegedly stabs husband in Pattaya domestic dispute by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Top News A domestic dispute in Pattaya, Chon Buri, turned violent when a drunken wife allegedly stabbed her 32 year old husband, Damrong Dokpikul, with a knife. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316536-drunken-wife-allegedly-stabs-husband-in-pattaya-domestic-dispute/

A domestic dispute in Pattaya, Chon Buri, turned violent when a drunken wife allegedly stabbed her 32 year old husband, Damrong Dokpikul, with a knife. The incident, reported to the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya rescue centre at 9.16pm, took place at a rental home opposite Soi Khao Makok, in Nong Prue, Banglamung. Upon arrival, rescue workers found the injured man had already been moved by his mother. Damrong sustained a deep wound to his back and was given emergency first aid before being rushed to the hospital. From the preliminary investigation, the victim’s mother revealed her son had come to her for help, stating he had been stabbed by his wife after a verbal altercation escalated, reported Khao Sod. Damrong’s mother reported to the authorities that her son’s wife had been drinking before instigating a quarrel that led to the stabbing. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of domestic disputes, particularly when fuelled by alcohol. The case is currently under investigation by the local authorities. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Top News Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09 - 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

Hua Hin and Pranburi ramp up Zika virus prevention after 30 confirmed cases By Online Reporter In response to a rising number of Zika virus cases, officials in Hua Hin and Pranburi are intensifying their prevention efforts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316535-hua-hin-and-pranburi-ramp-up-zika-virus-prevention-after-30-confirmed-cases/

In response to a rising number of Zika virus cases, officials in Hua Hin and Pranburi are intensifying their prevention efforts. A meeting held on January 8, 2024 aimed to discuss way to implement effective measures against the spread of the virus, throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan. Chaired by Dr. Wara Selawanakul, the meeting was attended by key municipal and health officials, including Mr. Jeerawat Prahomani, the Permanent Secretary of Hua Hin Municipality, Lieutenant Jalek Nounin, Deputy Permanent Secretary, and Mrs. Wariya Yuyen, Head of Disease Prevention and Control. By Online Reporter Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-01-09 - 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

Daring Python Rescue Operation Averts Crisis at Temple Picture: Siam Rath In a jaw-dropping incident, a formidable python unleashed chaos, chasing stray dogs and cats at the Mangkornmingmuang Temple in the municipality of Khlong Khud, Mueang District, Satun Province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316526-daring-python-rescue-operation-averts-crisis-at-temple/

Brutal Husband Ambushes and Buries Wife Alive, Police Investigate Gruesome Murder Picture: Daily News In a shocking incident, a vicious husband ambushed his wife, buried her alive, and callously murdered his own daughter. The heartless man had a history of cruelty, showing no remorse for providing for his family and resorting to heinous acts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316528-brutal-husband-ambushes-and-buries-wife-alive-police-investigate-gruesome-murder/

Transgender Gold Robber Arrested By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Khaosod A transgender person was arrested in Songkhla on Thursday after robbing a gold shop in the Sadao district at a department store. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316533-transgender-gold-robber-arrested-in-songkhla/