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Transgender Woman Arrested for Stealing 300,000 Baht Gold Necklace From Chinese Tourist in Pattaya By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-A 29-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Pattaya after stealing a 300,000 baht gold necklace from a Chinese tourist on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to the theft and has paid the tourist back for the worth of the stolen necklace. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316226-transgender-woman-arrested-for-stealing-300000-baht-gold-necklace-from-chinese-tourist-in-pattaya/

Pattaya, Thailand-A 29-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Pattaya after stealing a 300,000 baht gold necklace from a Chinese tourist on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to the theft and has paid the tourist back for the worth of the stolen necklace. The victim talks to Pattaya tourist police about the crime. The incident took place on December 25th, 2023, at 3:50 A.M. near Wat Chai on South Pattaya Road. The victim, Mr. Yu Chao, 36, had been walking back to his hotel after a night out when approached by a transgender woman offering companionship, according to him. Mr. Chao declined the offer of companionship but stated the suspect continued to hug and touch him before he walked away. Shortly after, Mr. Chao found that his gold necklace that he says was worth 300,000 baht had been taken. Mr. Chao reported the incident to the Chinese Embassy who with the assistance of a translator contacted the Pattaya police station. Since Christmas Pattaya police and tourist police have investigated the incident, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Piyaphong Ensarn. By Adam Judd 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

Thai student suffers brutal punishment for playing game in computer lab by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via BROOKING institution A 12 year old Thai student in Lam Plai Mat, Buriram Province, was reportedly beaten by a 40 year old mathematics teacher for playing a game called Takraw in the computer room. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316225-thai-student-suffers-brutal-punishment-for-playing-game-in-computer-lab/

A 12 year old Thai student in Lam Plai Mat, Buriram Province, was reportedly beaten by a 40 year old mathematics teacher for playing a game called Takraw in the computer room. The boy, identified as A (name changed), returned home crying with a swollen forehead and multiple injuries on his neck and back. His grandfather, 70 year old Sompan, was shocked to see the boy’s condition and learned about the teacher’s severe punishment. According to Sompan, the incident occurred yesterday. He discovered A’s injuries, including a swollen forehead, when the boy returned home crying after school. Upon further examination, he found additional injuries on the boy’s neck and back. A revealed that his mathematics teacher had caused the injuries by hitting him on the forehead with his fist. Despite seeking refuge under a table, the teacher continued to assault him. The cause of this brutality was A playing Takraw in the computer room. by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via BROOKING institution 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

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor On Thursday, Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined plans including legislation and budget plans for a new agency to usher in a new era of creative production in Thailand. In brief, the plan will virtually eliminate film censorship except related to the monarchy and the lèse-majesté laws. It forms part of an overarching new foreign policy to project Thailand as a player on the world stage. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316150-thai-film-censorship-guidelines-revamped-for-creative-freedom/?do=findComment&comment=18598591

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor On Thursday, Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined plans including legislation and budget plans for a new agency to usher in a new era of creative production in Thailand. In brief, the plan will virtually eliminate film censorship except related to the monarchy and the lèse-majesté laws. It forms part of an overarching new foreign policy to project Thailand as a player on the world stage. Ung Ing, the dynamic leader of Pheu Thai, unveils a bold plan for Thailand’s film industry transformation. Proposing a new law and creative agency, the initiative aims to grant filmmakers artistic freedom, lifting bans except for matters concerning the monarchy. This move aligns with Thailand’s ‘World Player’ foreign policy. The up-and-coming young leader of Pheu Thai, Paetongtarn Shinawatra or ‘Ung Ing’, has unveiled an exciting plan to completely revolutionise film production and the creative industry in Thailand. It involves a new law and creative agency which aims to be up and running this year. The plan is to allow filmmakers complete artistic freedom while doing away with bans on movies in the kingdom except relating to lèse-majesté and the monarchy. The ultimate goal is to enhance Thailand’s soft power and the initiative is to be seen as part of the Kingdom’s new ‘World Player’ foreign policy agenda. In what could turn out to be a significant development for the Thai media industry, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is turning to film. In the meantime, speculation in political circles has been rife about the 27-year-old’s future. Senior Pheu Thai ministers have been forced to reject suggestions of a cabinet reshuffle to allow her a seat at the table. Full story: Thai Examiner.com 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

2024 Budget Bill Smoothly Sails Through House By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is all smiles after the 2024 budget bill was approved in the House of Representatives this evening, Jan. 5, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today (Jan.5) cast an overwhelming approval in principle for the 2024 budget bill. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316224-2024-budget-bill-smoothly-sails-through-house/

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today (Jan.5) cast an overwhelming approval in principle for the 2024 budget bill. After three long days of floor debate on the budget bill, 311 MPs cast yea votes for the bill whilst 177 others cast nay votes. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged to put varied policies of the Pheu Thai-led coalition government to work to maintain and promote optimum national and public interests with the 3.48 trillion baht budget, which accounts for a 9.3% increase from last fiscal year and a 693 billion baht budget deficit. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is all smiles after the 2024 budget bill was approved in the House of Representatives this evening, Jan. 5, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath 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

Move Forward MP weeps during debate in parliament Move Forward MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn broke into tears during a debate over the budget bill in parliament today, as she complained that the Public Health Ministry has ignored psychiatric patients, such as those suffering from depression, by allocating only a small budget to address this health problem. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316223-move-forward-mp-weeps-during-debate-in-parliament/

Move Forward MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn broke into tears during a debate over the budget bill in parliament today, as she complained that the Public Health Ministry has ignored psychiatric patients, such as those suffering from depression, by allocating only a small budget to address this health problem. Sirilapas came to public attention in September last year when a Bhumjaithai MP accused her of taking food home from the canteen, which was meant for parliamentary staff. She explained, however, that she did not steal the food, claiming that it was leftovers which would have been wasted otherwise. Taking the floor to debate the Public Health Ministry’s budget, the first-time Bangkok MP said she feels that the government has attached more importance to patients suffering drug addiction than other psychiatric disorders, claiming that there are about 200,000 patients suffering drug related psychoses, compared to about a million with other psychiatric disorders, especially those who are suffering from depression, estimated to number about 360,000. Full story: Thai PBS 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

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Chinese online travel giant reveals 90% surge in searches about Thailand Following the announcement of pre-travel visa exemptions for Chinese and Thai tourists starting March 1st, searches using Thailand-related keywords surged by 90% within an hour. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316178-chinese-online-travel-giant-reveals-90-surge-in-searches-about-thailand/

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has told parliament that the bulk of the 460 billion baht allocated to the Interior Ministry in the 2024 fiscal year will be used to increase opportunities, improve social equality and eradicate poverty. Interior minister promises to spend budget wisely Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316195-interior-minister-promises-to-spend-budget-wisely/

Deputy Police Chief Selected to Become New NSC Chief BANGKOK, Jan 5 (TNA) – The National Security Council (NSC) meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin agreed to appoint a deputy national police chief Pol Gen Roy Ingkhapairoj as secretary-general of the NSC. Pol Gen Roy will replace Gen Sopoj Malaniyom who retired on September 30. Full story: Thai News Agency 2024-01-05 - 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

Irish firm takes flight: Thai Airways to receive new Airbus airliner from CDB by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Airport Technology Irish aircraft leasing company CDB Aviation is unleashing the power of two A330-300 aircraft into the hands of Thai Airways. Fuyll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316180-irish-firm-takes-flight-thai-airways-to-receive-new-airbus-airliner-from-cdb/

Irish aircraft leasing company CDB Aviation is unleashing the power of two A330-300 aircraft into the hands of Thai Airways. Scheduled for delivery in September and October this year, these A330-300 aircraft boast an impressive long-distance range of 6,350 nautical miles, positioning Thai Airways for unrivalled success, says the company. Jie Chen, the mastermind behind the leasing deal and CEO of CDB Aviation, expressed the pivotal impact this move will have on Thai Airways. “We are delighted to be welcoming Thai Airways to our growing Asian Pacific customer base.” These widebody wonders are set to fortify Thai Airways’ foothold across key intra-Asian markets, offering the extra capacity required to meet the surging travel demand during high seasons, said Jie. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Airport Technology Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-05 - 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

Chinese online travel giant reveals 90% surge in searches about Thailand Following the announcement of pre-travel visa exemptions for Chinese and Thai tourists starting March 1st, searches using Thailand-related keywords surged by 90% within an hour. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316178-chinese-online-travel-giant-reveals-90-surge-in-searches-about-thailand/

Following the announcement of pre-travel visa exemptions for Chinese and Thai tourists starting March 1st, searches using Thailand-related keywords surged by 90% within an hour. Senior Director of Trip.com for Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, Jessadaphan Chantakhan, says that searches for flights from Shanghai and Beijing to Bangkok jumped by more than 40%, while China-related searches on Trip.com’s Thai platform soared by over 80%. The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thapanee Kiatphaibool, said the bilateral visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China will help to revitalise the tourism industry, adding that airfares are likely to reduce because this policy will encourage an increase in flights between the two countries. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-05 - 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 man accidentally kills wife’s alleged lover during heated confrontation by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Khaosod. A jealous husband in Thailand arranged a confrontation with his wife’s alleged lover, which resulted in a violent encounter and death. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316177-thai-man-accidentally-kills-wife’s-alleged-lover-during-heated-confrontation/

A jealous husband in Thailand arranged a confrontation with his wife’s alleged lover, which resulted in a violent encounter and death. The incident unfolded around 12.30am yesterday, January 4 when a 39 year old man Anurak allegedly shot and killed Nathaphon 38 year old in front of a fish restaurant called Rak Pla. The Lopburi City Police Station was alerted to the shooting at a residence in Khao Sam Yot. Deputy Investigating Officer, Somsak Thongkorn, reported the incident to Aphirak Wechakanja, Chief of Lopburi Provincial Police, and Jirin Lamluek, Chief of Lopburi City Police Station. They coordinated with the police evidence team and medical personnel from Ananthamahidol Hospital, along with volunteers from the Pu Tek Tung Foundation, reported Khaosod. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Khaosod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-05 - 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 woman shot with crossbow after saving neighbour from rape attempt by Petch Petpailin Photo via PPTV HD A Thai woman is seeking help and justice after a man shot her with a crossbow for saving her neighbour from his rape attempt in the central province of Sing Buri. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316176-thai-woman-shot-with-crossbow-after-saving-neighbour-from-rape-attempt/

A Thai woman is seeking help and justice after a man shot her with a crossbow for saving her neighbour from his rape attempt in the central province of Sing Buri. The shooting victim, Nittaya Thongpradit, travelled from Sing Buri to Bangkok yesterday, January 4, to seek assistance from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after the Kai Bangrachan Police Station delayed the case and left her living in fear. The 43 year old woman explained that she received a phone call from a female neighbour on December 1 at about 2am that a man broke into her house and tried to rape her. She rushed to the neighbour’s home and managed to save her. Before the man fled, she recognized him as a local who lived nearby. Two weeks elapsed, and on December 15, the suspect lurked outside Nittaya’s residence, challenging her to step out and confront him. Upon her refusal, the man forcibly broke down her front door and immediately assaulted her with a punch to the face and then shot her with a crossbow, with one arrow striking her forehead and another her cheek. by Petch Petpailin Photo via PPTV HD Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-05 - 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

Thailand Sums Up In Total 284 Deaths in New Year Seven Days of Road Safety Campaign By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – The Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Friday (January 5th), a total of 284 deaths, 2,307 injuries, and 2,288 road accidents in seven days (December 29th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316175-thailand-sums-up-in-total-284-deaths-in-new-year-seven-days-of-road-safety-campaign/

Thailand – The Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Friday (January 5th), a total of 284 deaths, 2,307 injuries, and 2,288 road accidents in seven days (December 29th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign in Thailand. The highest total number in seven days (December 29th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024) of road accidents and injuries was in Kanchanaburi (82 times, 89 injuries). The highest fatalities were in Bangkok (19 deaths). The DDPM reported on the seventh day of the campaign (January 4th) that there were 17 deaths and 205 injuries in 200 road accidents. Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-05 - 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

Bangkok woman’s unexpected fall in lift shaft sparks high-rise rescue by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of NAKON45 อัญวุฒิ โพธิ์อำไพ (Facebook) A Facebook user named NAKON45, also known as Anyawut Po-ampai, reported an alarming incident today. A woman had unexpectedly fallen into a lift shaft within a building located in the Bang Na district of Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316172-bangkok-woman’s-unexpected-fall-in-lift-shaft-sparks-high-rise-rescue/