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A brawl between a group of British and South African tourists on Bangla Road, Patong, Phuket, was reported to local police yesterday morning. British and South African tourists clash in street brawl on Bangla Road by Top | Photo courtesy of Phuket News Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316326-british-and-south-african-tourists-clash-in-street-brawl-on-bangla-road/

A brawl between a group of British and South African tourists on Bangla Road, Patong, Phuket, was reported to local police yesterday morning, January 5. Injuries were sustained by both parties and the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation was mobilised to send the injured individuals for treatment at Patong Hospital. Photos of the scene of the incident have been released, however, the exact time and location of the brawl have not yet been confirmed. Foreign volunteers were seen meditating and consoling some foreign men near the east side of Bangla Road. The identities of the individuals involved were not disclosed by police. According to authorities, the tourists in question have reached a settlement between them, reported Phuket News. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-08 by Top Photo courtesy of Phuket News - 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

Russian National Falls to His Death from Eighth-Floor Condo in the Pattaya Area By Kittisak Phalaharn Pattaya—At 3:00 AM, on January 6th, 2023, Pattaya police officers received a report of a Russian person falling from an eighth-story condominium in the Jomtien area, Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316259-russian-national-falls-to-his-death-from-eighth-floor-condo-in-the-pattaya-area/

By Kittisak Phalaharn Pattaya—At 3:00 AM, on January 6th, 2023, Pattaya police officers received a report of a Russian person falling from an eighth-story condominium in the Jomtien area, Pattaya. The police and rescue teams were dispatched to the incident scene and found the body of Mr. AP, a 42-year-old Russian man, who had fallen from the 8th floor. The police enclosed the area to prevent non-relevant individuals from interfering in the scene. The victim’s full name was withheld pending contact of his family and embassy. The condo name was withheld due to the ongoing investigation. According to a report by the police, Mr. Uaychai Phuengpisawong, a 52-year-old security officer at the condominium, said that at 1:00 AM the deceased shook the entrance gate of the condo and was acting erratic. After security guards were called by concerned residents, AP climbed the condo wall in an attempt to flee and vanished. Then, Pattaya police officers were called to investigate and later found out that AP was a tenant and not a trespasser, but it was unclear why he was shaking the gates of the condo or climbing condo walls. Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-06 - 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

Chon Buri: Essilor Thailand opens job applications with daily wage of 361 baht by Samantha Rose Photo courtesy of Sanook Essilor Optical Laboratory (Thailand) Co., Ltd, located in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Chon Buri, has announced openings for new employees. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316257-chon-buri-essilor-thailand-opens-job-applications-with-daily-wage-of-361-baht/

Essilor Optical Laboratory (Thailand) Co., Ltd, located in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Chon Buri, has announced openings for new employees. The announcement, posted on the Factory News page, describes the job as comfortable, with a good income, excellent benefits, excellent bonuses, and continuous overtime opportunities. The direct application process offers a wage of 361 baht per day, a shift allowance of 115 baht per day, a diligence allowance of 600 baht per month, and an annual diligence allowance of 3,000 baht. The first applications were handed out on January 4, with the first queue forming at 10 to 11pm on January 3. The first queue for applications today, January 6, had formed at 6pm yesterday, January 5, with many individuals investing twelve hours of their time due to the limited availability of 50 applications per day. by Samantha Rose Photo courtesy of Sanook Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-06 - 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 mother-in-law fatally stabs abusive daughter-in-law in Pathum Thani by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Sanook A mother-in-law fatally stabbed her daughter-in-law after enduring verbal abuse on a daily basis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316255-thai-mother-in-law-fatally-stabs-abusive-daughter-in-law-in-pathum-thani/

A mother-in-law fatally stabbed her daughter-in-law after enduring verbal abuse on a daily basis. The incident occurred at an unnamed apartment building in the Soi Nakhon Chai 1, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province at 6pm yesterday, January 5. At the crime scene – a five-storey apartment building – authorities discovered the body of 30 year old Titapa (surname withheld) lying in a pool of blood in front of room 405. Preliminary investigation revealed she was stabbed in the left chest with a sharp kitchen knife, leading to her death. A blood-stained knife was later found in the room. The apartment caretaker, 53 year old Sasithon revealed that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were frequently quarrelling. The deceased was the only working member in the family while her husband was unemployed. Though they never defaulted on their room rent, it was often paid late. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Sanook Full story: [source name + source link] 2024-01-06 - 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

Pattaya taxi operator finds and returns 64800 Thai baht left on street by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A taxi service operator in Pattaya found a bag containing a substantial amount of money at around 8.30pm yesterday, January 5. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316254-pattaya-taxi-operator-finds-and-returns-64800-thai-baht-left-on-street/

A taxi service operator in Pattaya found a bag containing a substantial amount of money at around 8.30pm yesterday, January 5. The operator, 58 year old Wilailak Pimnoy discovered a clear plastic bag filled with US$1,500 (approximately 54,000 Thai baht) and an additional 10,800 Thai baht. The found money, totalling 64,800 Thai baht, was on the street in front of the Gold Hotel on Pattaya Sai 3 Road. Wilailak immediately contacted the local Pattaya police, and handed over the money to them. She directed the officers to the exact spot where she had found the bag. During her conversation with the police, Wilailak explained that while she was waiting for customers, she noticed the bag on the road. After picking it up and realising it contained money, she quickly notified the police to help locate the owner, reported KhaoSod. Wilailak expressed her worries that the tourist who lost the money might face difficulties in paying for accommodation and transportation costs. The Pattaya police are now holding the found cash as evidence while they attempt to locate its rightful owner. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-06 - 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

Nakhon Pathom: Special Forces seize 69 tonnes of illegal pork by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod The Special Forces unit of Phraya Nakhon Ratchasima seized 69 tonnes of illegal pork yesterday, January 5, and more than half of the transportation permits were found to be counterfeit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316253-nakhon-pathom-special-forces-seize-69-tonnes-of-illegal-pork/

The Special Forces unit of Phraya Nakhon Ratchasima seized 69 tonnes of illegal pork yesterday, January 5, and more than half of the transportation permits were found to be counterfeit. Thanadol Suwannarath, the deputy commander of the unit, disclosed that the raid took place in a cold storage facility in Nakhon Pathom province following a tip-off. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, assisted by the Special Forces, had received information indicating the smuggling of illegal livestock products into Tha Kham, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom. The Special Forces unit kept surveillance on the area from dusk on January 4, through to yesterday morning, January 5. During their investigation at three locations, they discovered a company in Tha Kham, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom, storing 69 tonnes of frozen pork. This included 22 tonnes of three-layer pork of unknown origin and another 47 tonnes accompanied by counterfeit pig carcass transportation permits. The officials have seized the pork and are taking legal action for the violation of Section 22 of the Animal Epidemic Act, B.E. 2558 (2015), committed by the company. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-06 - 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

PM Prioritizes Higher Education and Innovation by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister recently chaired the first meeting this year of the National Council for Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316251-pm-prioritizes-higher-education-and-innovation/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister recently chaired the first meeting this year of the National Council for Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing education to create a highly skilled workforce, meeting current market demands and elevating the country’s income levels. The Prime Minister noted that from meetings with international investors, a primary factor influencing their investment decisions is the skill level of the workforce. However, Thailand faces challenges, particularly in industries related to science, engineering, and mathematics, with workers often unable to meet expectations. He referenced the 2022-2023 university rankings, where Thai educational institutions ranked lower than their counterparts in neighboring countries. He thus expressed his expectation for Thai universities to develop curricula, improve facilities, familiarize students with new technologies and advanced programs, and collaborate with the private sector and foreign universities. The Prime Minister opined that startups, relying on creativity and in-depth knowledge, are another business sector capable of generating income now and in the future. He believes Thai youth have the potential to become "unicorns" if universities can discover and nurture their creative thinking. Prime Minister Srettha stressed that the government already has supportive measures, such as the Matching Fund, to attract major companies to invest in Thai startups. Regarding future research, he expects to see studies aligning with government policies, focusing on electric vehicles, nitrogen energy, clean energy, renewable energy, green economy, AI technology, and computer-related technology, becoming a technology hub and a future center for food technology. by Tanakorn Sangiam Source: NNT 2024-01-06 - 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

Thailand’s headline CPI sees unanticipated drop in December by Alex Morgan Photo via Freepik Thailand’s Commerce Ministry announced today that the country’s headline consumer price index (CPI) experienced a 0.83% decrease in December compared to the same period a year earlier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316249-thailand’s-headline-cpi-sees-unanticipated-drop-in-december/

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry announced today that the country’s headline consumer price index (CPI) experienced a 0.83% decrease in December compared to the same period a year earlier. This figure is a steeper drop than the 0.44% year-on-year decrease seen in the preceding month. Contrasting with the anticipated 0.30% fall for December as per a Reuters poll, the actual result was a more significant decrease. Additionally, the core CPI recorded an upward motion of 0.58% year-on-year in December. This figure narrowly missed the forecasted increase of 0.60%. The data underscores the ongoing economic challenges faced by Thailand, particularly in the wake of global financial disruptions. While the numbers may paint a bleak picture, they also present an opportunity for the country to reassess and adapt its economic strategies to counter such volatilities. by Alex Morgan Photo via Freepik Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-06 - 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

NACC probes Narathiwat flood aftermath with 173 logs found by Sugandhi Batra PHOTO: via RNZ In the wake of recent floods in Narathiwat Province, an alarming discovery was made as a substantial number of logs were swept down from Mount Mo Tae, situated within the Sipo Waterfall National Park. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316248-nacc-probes-narathiwat-flood-aftermath-with-173-logs-found/

In the wake of recent floods in Narathiwat Province, an alarming discovery was made as a substantial number of logs were swept down from Mount Mo Tae, situated within the Sipo Waterfall National Park. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) stepped in to conduct a thorough investigation following the event that left 173 logs scattered across two primary locations in the region. The NACC’s Narathiwat Provincial Office, led by Director Acharn Suwandara, alongside a team comprising Forest Resource Management Office No. 13 and the Forest Protection Unit at No. 2 (Rue So), has been meticulously examining the affected areas since yesterday, January 4. Their inquiry is focused on the Ban Braeng area in Marue Botok Subdistrict, Rangae District, and the vicinity of Ban Uyi in Lalo Subdistrict, Rueso District. Both sites are in proximity to Khao Mo Tae and have experienced significant environmental disturbances. Initial findings suggest that intense rainfall triggered soil erosion on the mountain slopes, leading to a deluge of rocks, sand, and various species of trees descending into the low-lying areas. The force of the water was so powerful that it inflicted substantial infrastructure damage; in Ban Braeng, a water dam and concrete roadways were found to be severely compromised. Similarly, the Ban U Yi water barrier dam suffered extensive damage, impacting the surrounding agricultural land and the livelihoods of residents. by Sugandhi Batra PHOTO: via RNZ Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-06 - 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

Thailand’s Central Retail eyes potential investment in Selfridges by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of Central Retail (Facebook) Central Retail Corp., a leading retailer in Thailand, indicated potential interest in investing in Selfridges, the renowned department store, given the right circumstances. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316247-thailand’s-central-retail-eyes-potential-investment-in-selfridges/

Central Retail Corp., a leading retailer in Thailand, indicated potential interest in investing in Selfridges, the renowned department store, given the right circumstances. The company outlined their investment criteria in a recent statement to the Thai stock exchange, stating that any new venture must align with its strategic business plan, be reasonably priced, and have optimal timing. The company made it clear that Central Group, its parent company and the majority owner of Selfridges since November, has not approached them about this investment. This response came in the wake of reports suggesting that Central Group is actively seeking new investment partners, potentially due to a looming financial crisis at Selfridges, reported Bangkok Post. Recent accounts revealed that the department store’s holding company, Cambridge Properties Holding Ltd., is currently in talks with Central Group regarding future financing to settle impending debts. by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of Central Retail (Facebook) Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-06 - 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

Two decades on from a watershed year, peace still eludes Thailand’s Deep South Mariyam Ahmad and Nontarat Phaicharoen Pattani, Thailand, and Bangkok Thai school children visit Krue Se Mosque in Pattani to learn about the history of conflict in the region, Dec. 25, 2018. Yostorn Triyos/BenarNews Imron Yusoh’s voice cracks with weariness as he speaks. “Seven members of my family have been killed in violence – shot or bombed. Yet, the authorities still suspect me, as if we who suffer the most are somehow complicit,” the resident of Yala, one of the provinces in Thailand’s Deep South, told BenarNews. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316246-two-decades-on-from-a-watershed-year-peace-still-eludes-thailand’s-deep-south/

Imron Yusoh’s voice cracks with weariness as he speaks. “Seven members of my family have been killed in violence – shot or bombed. Yet, the authorities still suspect me, as if we who suffer the most are somehow complicit,” the resident of Yala, one of the provinces in Thailand’s Deep South, told BenarNews. Thursday marked the 20th anniversary of the start of a series of violent events in 2004 that convulsed this mainly Muslim Malay border region and reignited a separatist insurgency, which dates back to the 1960s and has no end in sight. Twenty years on, the region remains heavily militarized and there is a general mood of suspicion and deep skepticism that peace talks being pursued by Thailand’s new government will achieve any breakthrough after a decade of fruitless efforts. The conflict has left thousands dead and displaced countless others since that watershed year of 2004. And for Imron and others in the region, the constant state of surveillance breeds distrust and hinders reconciliation. “I doubt next year, the 21st anniversary of the conflict, will bring any resolution,” Imron said. “Villagers endure constant hardship and suspicion from authorities. Peace talks haven’t yielded tangible results, yet I cling to the hope that they might someday.” On Jan. 4, 2004, a raid and theft of more than 400 weapons from the Pileng military camp by rebels in Narathiwat and subsequent events marked a turning point that led to a surge in the deployment of security forces in the Deep South. Over 75,000 soldiers, police and volunteer guards descended upon the region to quell violence from a series of incidents that followed the raid on the weapons depot. by Mariyam Ahmad and Nontarat Phaicharoen Pattani, Thailand, and Bangkok Top picture: Thai school children visit Krue Se Mosque in Pattani to learn about the history of conflict in the region, Dec. 25, 2018. Yostorn Triyos/BenarNews Full story: Benar News 2024-01-06 - 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

In Total 7,864 Drunk Driving Cases Reported in Seven Days of Thailand New Year Road Safety Campaign By Goongnang Suksawat The Thai Department of Probation reported in total 7,864 cases of drunk driving in Thailand in seven days (December 29th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316245-in-total-7864-drunk-driving-cases-reported-in-seven-days-of-thailand-new-year-road-safety-campaign/

The Thai Department of Probation reported in total 7,864 cases of drunk driving in Thailand in seven days (December 29th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign. The number of the drunk driving cases are 97.06 percent of other cases in the probation campaign, being the overwhelming majority of cases. The top three provinces with the highest number of drunk-driving cases in seven days are ฺBangkok with 469 cases, followed by Nakhon Phanom with 351 cases, and Nong Khai with 328 cases. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-06 - 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

Chinese Tourist Dies after Snorkeling in Phang Nga By Goongnang Suksawat Phang Nga – A Chinese tourist from Phuket died after a snorkeling accident near an island in the Khura Buri district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316244-chinese-tourist-dies-after-snorkeling-in-phang-nga/