https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenlegalThu, 21 May 2026 10:15:46 +0000Can say the same for Trump's USA. especially the part about taking all the money.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:15:43 +0000Thu, 21 May 2026 10:14:04 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/bangkoks-can-fly-team-presents-governor-hopeful-r1910/Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a prominent political figure, announced Pasapong Chaiwirinyavanich as the gubernatorial candidate for the "Bangkok Can Fly" group in the upcoming Bangkok elections. At the launch, they unveiled ambitious plans aimed at transforming Bangkok into a "city of happiness" with safety, cleanliness, and strength as key priorities. The campaign highlights innovative solutions, such as importing 1,000 flying cars from China, funded mutually by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and private investors. Get today's headlines by email The campaign also champions the "Drinkable Saen Saep Canal" initiative, which seeks to purify a 47.5 km stretch of canal using advanced filtration technologies, ensuring safe water for public use within six months. Other economic and social proposals include the joint purchase of crude oil refineries to reduce local fuel prices and enhancements in veteran support payments by 3,000 baht monthly. Initiatives to boost community welfare feature the establishment of kitchens in all 50 districts of Bangkok and performance-based bonuses for BMA employees. These proposals aim to address both infrastructure and lifestyle improvements within the city. The policies emphasize technological innovation and community engagement as core strategies. Another bold initiative involves selecting talented Bangkok residents for suborbital space trips, significantly funded by private investment. This proposition underscores the group's forward-thinking and aspirational vision for Bangkok's global standing. As Pasapong's candidacy gains visibility, these initiatives have garnered mixed reactions. Analysts note the innovative approach but raise questions about feasibility and funding sources. Public and expert opinions are divided, with some expressing excitement over the futuristic vision, while others call for more detailed implementation strategies. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · Thai PBS · 21 May 2026Thu, 21 May 2026 10:13:20 +0000Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a prominent political figure, announced Pasapong Chaiwirinyavanich as the gubernatorial candidate for the "Bangkok Can Fly" group in the upcoming Bangkok elections. At the launch, they unveiled ambitious plans aimed at transforming Bangkok into a "city of happiness" with safety, cleanliness, and strength as key priorities. The campaign highlights innovative solutions, such as importing 1,000 flying cars from China, funded mutually by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and private investors. Get today's headlines by email The campaign also champions the "Drinkable Saen Saep Canal" initiative, which seeks to purify a 47.5 km stretch of canal using advanced filtration technologies, ensuring safe water for public use within six months. Other economic and social proposals include the joint purchase of crude oil refineries to reduce local fuel prices and enhancements in veteran support payments by 3,000 baht monthly. Initiatives to boost community welfare feature the establishment of kitchens in all 50 districts of Bangkok and performance-based bonuses for BMA employees. These proposals aim to address both infrastructure and lifestyle improvements within the city. The policies emphasize technological innovation and community engagement as core strategies. Another bold initiative involves selecting talented Bangkok residents for suborbital space trips, significantly funded by private investment. This proposition underscores the group's forward-thinking and aspirational vision for Bangkok's global standing. As Pasapong's candidacy gains visibility, these initiatives have garnered mixed reactions. Analysts note the innovative approach but raise questions about feasibility and funding sources. Public and expert opinions are divided, with some expressing excitement over the futuristic vision, while others call for more detailed implementation strategies. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · Thai PBS · 21 May 2026 View full articleThu, 21 May 2026 10:13:20 +0000Trump has made the world much less safe. The regional conflicts that he generated and the intimidating hints by him to use nuclear against Iran will escalate countries to have nuclear as a deterrent just like in the late 1990s which saw India and pakistan developing nuclear weapons and North Korea withdrewing from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Iran has every reason to have nuclear now. Then it likely to be Turkey and other GCC countries. Trump is a menace to the world and driving a significant escalation in the global nuclear race.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:11:03 +0000I will soon have another retirement visa and i want to open a stock trading account in Thailand able to buy stocks and investments worldwide ,, what is reccomended , safe, and not expensive and easy to organise ?????Thu, 21 May 2026 10:09:57 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/nigerian-caught-in-nonthaburi-with-7-bank-cards-and-42-phones-r1909/Police in Nonthaburi have arrested Sinedu Heophilus Acege, a 24-year-old Nigerian man, suspected of being involved in a romance scam network. Officers initially encountered Acege during a suspicious ATM transaction, leading to the discovery of multiple mobile phones and ATM cards. This has prompted an expanded investigation into his activities and connections. Get today's headlines by email Authorities were conducting routine patrols targeting illegal activities by foreign nationals when they apprehended Acege on Nonthaburi 1 Road. A search of his condominium subsequently revealed an additional 35 mobile phones. Acege claimed these items belonged to his Thai girlfriend, Apaporn, who he said ran a legitimate mobile phone business in Bangkok. However, further investigation revealed that Apaporn is wanted for 23 online fraud and romance scam cases across several provinces, including Nonthaburi and Phuket. Although Acege denies involvement in these scams, police suspect otherwise but require more evidence to file additional charges. Currently, Acege faces charges under Section 269 of the Criminal Law for possessing or using someone else’s electronic payment card, a crime punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 60,000 baht. Police are continuing their investigation to verify Acege's claims and efforts to locate Apaporn are ongoing. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 21 May 2026Thu, 21 May 2026 10:08:07 +0000Police in Nonthaburi have arrested Sinedu Heophilus Acege, a 24-year-old Nigerian man, suspected of being involved in a romance scam network. Officers initially encountered Acege during a suspicious ATM transaction, leading to the discovery of multiple mobile phones and ATM cards. This has prompted an expanded investigation into his activities and connections. Get today's headlines by email Authorities were conducting routine patrols targeting illegal activities by foreign nationals when they apprehended Acege on Nonthaburi 1 Road. A search of his condominium subsequently revealed an additional 35 mobile phones. Acege claimed these items belonged to his Thai girlfriend, Apaporn, who he said ran a legitimate mobile phone business in Bangkok. However, further investigation revealed that Apaporn is wanted for 23 online fraud and romance scam cases across several provinces, including Nonthaburi and Phuket. Although Acege denies involvement in these scams, police suspect otherwise but require more evidence to file additional charges. Currently, Acege faces charges under Section 269 of the Criminal Law for possessing or using someone else’s electronic payment card, a crime punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 60,000 baht. Police are continuing their investigation to verify Acege's claims and efforts to locate Apaporn are ongoing. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 21 May 2026 View full articleThu, 21 May 2026 10:08:07 +0000How ignorant MAGAThu, 21 May 2026 10:04:17 +0000You'll just have to wait in line. Were waiting what, 10 years, for the Nurenburg trial into crossfire hurricane, the 51 intel experts and all the other attacks on democracy by team left.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:02:49 +0000If you move to thailand and tax your pension here, you have to pay «kildeskatt» or not ? How is the rules for Danish ?Thu, 21 May 2026 10:02:22 +0000I have no side, I'm a realistThu, 21 May 2026 10:01:22 +0000If Noel Akdemir is still listening.... I have only one thing to say to you, Sir....... Al Allah Akbar.....!!!!! Such a culture clash as this will go down in history. Note: This altercation cracks me up. Sometimes, life is just so absurd. Note2: Thankfully, I cannot imagine myself doing something like this in....about....ONE MILLION YEARS.....Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:32 +0000The oldies are the goodies 😁Thu, 21 May 2026 09:58:18 +0000UPDATE The Tourism Authority of Thailand has released a graphic of the proposed changes, but note, they still require final approval and publication in the Royal Gazette. No official implementation date has been confirmed and details may still change.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:57:19 +0000Because you're on the side of good right.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:56:14 +0000That happen when you little brain takes over from the big one.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:56:05 +0000Not necessarily....because.... Perhaps the INDIAN GUY will turn the other cheek.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:55:43 +0000Doing the needful is packing up, going home and ending this illegal Israeli/US war of agression. Take the Marines home too, they’re starving onboard ship.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:55:25 +0000Uh, Americans voted him out. He was nothing more than an obstructionist.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:55:18 +0000Maybe they are just sick and tired of the trash that comes since the introduction. Anyone ole timer that lives there will tell you how Pattaya has disintegrated into drug ridden hell hole with half the world's rebrabates coming thereThu, 21 May 2026 09:54:30 +0000One beer, four street poopers. One bargirl, four street poopers. They share everything to save a couple of Baht.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:17 +0000I can be intense. Yeah, enough for my own psychological well-being and that of your team.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:53:16 +0000They are looking to charge foreigners an increased entry fee. They are also looking to charge Thais an exit fee. Couldn't they simply combine their plan and increase the airline departure tax for all passengers and avoid the discriminatory practices that they are proposing?Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:33 +0000