webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Reopening of Pubs, Bars Mulled in Green Zones BANGKOK (TNA) – The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday will consider the reopening of pubs and bars in green zones, according to a source. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259990-reopening-of-pubs-bars-mulled-in-green-zones/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 21-year-old Australian tourist falls from hotel to his death in Patong, Phuket PHOTO: Kusoldharm rescue worker A 21-year-old Australian tourist fell from a hotel in Patong to his death May 17th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259993-21-year-old-australian-tourist-falls-from-hotel-to-his-death-in-patong-phuket/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2022 Top prosecutor in Red Bull heir hit and run case dismissed from service Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk The Public Prosecution Service Commission decided to dismiss former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk today (Wednesday), after finding him guilty of negligence in the performance of his duty in the handling of the high-profile hit and run case in which a Red Bull heir, Vorayuth Yoovidhya, is implicated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259986-top-prosecutor-in-red-bull-heir-hit-and-run-case-dismissed-from-service/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Are many online services duping Thai-based ex-pats? OPINION | By Michael Bridge File photo There are so many online services and apps we can take these days, I wonder how many we actually need. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260028-are-many-online-services-duping-thai-based-ex-pats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Danish man recalls being sexually abused for a week in Phuket by Gregers Møller Screenshot from the documentary where Danish Mathias Søby Kristensen tells about his sexual abuse in Phuket five years ago. Mathias Søby Kristensen recalls in a Danish TV documentary how he was drugged and sexually abused by a Thai man during a weeklong nightmare vacation on Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260029-danish-man-recalls-being-sexually-abused-for-a-week-in-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Trays of Gold Ornaments Found in Ping River after Big Robbery TAK, May 18 (TNA) – Police found trays and pieces of gold ornaments in Muang district during their hunt for a robber who made off with gold ornaments worth about 5 million baht and 100,000 baht in cash from a local gold shop. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260030-trays-of-gold-ornaments-found-in-ping-river-after-big-robbery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Patong warns residents and businesses that no fireworks and floating lanterns are allowed By Goong Nang(GN) Patong, Phuket – The Patong Municipality has warned the public that no fireworks or floating lanterns are allowed for any event, unless special approval is given by Patong officials, with punishment strictly being enforced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260031-patong-warns-residents-and-businesses-that-no-fireworks-and-floating-lanterns-are-allowed/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2022 Thailand moves to defend its solar energy sector from a US probe into Chinese linked firms here by Joseph O' Connor In early April, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit (inset right) wrote to the US Department of Commerce and Secretary Gina Raimondo (centre) to protest a move by the International Trade Administration to launch a probe into eight large solar panel exporters in Southeast Asia including two firms in Thailand, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, asking them to declare their beneficial ownership and details of their production processes in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260032-thailand-moves-to-defend-its-solar-energy-sector-from-a-us-probe-into-chinese-linked-firms-here/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Discussion on “safe passage” among APEC members takes centre stage Photo from Facebook page APEC 2022 Thailand Senior APEC officials have continued to discuss proposals related to “safe passage” schemes which, as part of Thailand’s priorities, could be key deliverables, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Tanee Sangrat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260033-discussion-on-“safe-passage”-among-apec-members-takes-centre-stage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 TAT heads strong Thai delegation to leading South Asia travel show SATTE 2022 The 18-20 May, 2022 event is a high-profile opportunity to rebuild the important Indian visitor source market to Thailand. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is prominently presenting the Thailand Stand at the 29th edition of South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2022, with high-ranking Thai tourism officials and travel operators participating in the three-day event from 18-20 May, at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, New Delhi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260035-tat-heads-strong-thai-delegation-to-leading-south-asia-travel-show-satte-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Pattaya Cricket Club (PCC) – practice net official opening and annual presentation night By Goong Nang(GN) The PCC practice net, built by CSP Construction at the Outback Sports Bar, was officially opened on 7 May 2022. The sponsors were invited as special guests to a BBQ evening and the PCC annual award presentation, which in this case covered the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260036-pattaya-cricket-club-pcc-–-practice-net-official-opening-and-annual-presentation-night/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 A Star-Studded Field At This Week’s PGA Championship By Editor The 2022 PGA Championship will be the 104th PGS Championship, to be held from May 19–22 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260037-a-star-studded-field-at-this-week’s-pga-championship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Learning To Save Lives By Editor The Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin in collaboration with Hua Hin/Cha-Am Tourism Association has organised basic life support training for Hua Hin businesses and staff. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260051-learning-to-save-lives/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Are Travel Agencies Making A Comeback? By Editor More travellers are likely to revisit travel agencies for their domestic travel plans across five Southeast Asian nations, according to findings in a Milieu Insight study released on Wednesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260054-are-travel-agencies-making-a-comeback/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Political Parties Submit Legislative Amendments To Legalise Casinos By Editor The leader of the Thai Local Power Party, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, yesterday (May 18) led smaller parties in submitting a draft amendment to the Gambling Act allowing for the legalisation of casinos and online gambling. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260060-political-parties-submit-legislative-amendments-to-legalise-casinos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Missing in Action: WWII US airman's remains finally reunited with family after 78 years Picture: Siam Rath Representatives from both the Thai and American armed forces held a ceremony on the tarmac of U-Tapao airport yesterday as a transport plane prepared to reunite a downed airman with his family after 78 years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260061-missing-in-action-wwii-us-airmans-remains-finally-reunited-with-family-after-78-years/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2022 Thailand can play important diplomatic role in Ukraine-Russia conflict ahead of APEC By Cod Satrusayang More than one military analyst predicted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine would end quickly with a victory for Moscow. But arms supplies from the west and dogged resistance from the Ukrainians has seen the conflict drag on for months and will likely continue for the foreseeable future. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260062-thailand-can-play-important-diplomatic-role-in-ukraine-russia-conflict-ahead-of-apec/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Thai farmer becomes third victim of wild elephants in eastern Thailand Picture: Thai Rath A eucalyptus farmer looking after her trees became the third victim to die because of wild elephants in the area of the Khao Ang Rue Nai protected wildlife sanctuary in Chachoengsao, eastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260064-thai-farmer-becomes-third-victim-of-wild-elephants-in-eastern-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Crazy Thai man in custody after attack on valet, theft of taxi and late night plunge into Chao Phraya river Picture: Thai Rath Serious charges are expected after a drama in Bangkok last night and in the early hours of this morning when a Thai man assaulted a valet, stole a taxi then jumped off the Rama 3 bridge into the Chao Phraya River. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260068-crazy-thai-man-in-custody-after-attack-on-valet-theft-of-taxi-and-late-night-plunge-into-chao-phraya-river/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2022 Resumption of Hua Hin – Kuala Lumpur flights postponed By Online Reporter An AirAsia plane at Hua Hin Airport. File photo The resumption of flights connecting Hua Hin and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia has been postponed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260069-resumption-of-hua-hin-–-kuala-lumpur-flights-postponed/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Found! Thai woman who kept wrongly transferred money says she'll work to pay off the debt in instalments Daily News Thai Caption: I made a mistake Daily News reported that they had found the Thai woman who disappeared with money that had mistakenly been transferred to her bank account. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260071-found-thai-woman-who-kept-wrongly-transferred-money-says-shell-work-to-pay-off-the-debt-in-instalments/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2022 Wanted: At least two competent Thai electricians; copper wire pinched in NE after transformer removed Daily News Thai Caption: Work of experts Police in Udon Thani in Thailand's north east are looking for at least two competent Thai electricians. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260072-wanted-at-least-two-competent-thai-electricians-copper-wire-pinched-in-ne-after-transformer-removed/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2022 ASEAN-US summit: Long on talk, short on substance By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk Only diplomatic platitudes in the joint vision statement plus a small financial package demonstrated the Joe Biden administration’s commitment to maintain momentum in the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy in Southeast Asia, in what could be described as a vague and weak second special ASEAN-US Summit held in Washington D.C. on May 12-13. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260073-asean-us-summit-long-on-talk-short-on-substance/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Tactical voting could win Bangkok governor election for conservatives Although independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt topped most recent opinion polls for this Sunday’s Bangkok governor election, his four main rivals from the conservative camp remain hopeful of causing an upset. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260074-tactical-voting-could-win-bangkok-governor-election-for-conservatives/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Stabbing at school in southern Thailand - they made faces at each other during flagpole ceremony Sanook Thai Caption: Vicious M3 pupil Sanook reported that two 15 year old secondary schoolboys made faces at each other during the early morning respect paid to the Thai flag. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260076-stabbing-at-school-in-southern-thailand-they-made-faces-at-each-other-during-flagpole-ceremony/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Model files police report after TENTH violent attack by boyfriend - she vows he's now her EX Sanook Thai Caption: Enough is enough A Thai female model from Chiang Mai with almost 5,000 followers on Facebook went online to say that enough is enough. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260077-model-files-police-report-after-tenth-violent-attack-by-boyfriend-she-vows-hes-now-her-ex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Five year old girl savaged by stray dog: "Dogs are protected" says local official Picture: Siam Rath A local official in Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi said that there was little he could do following a savage attack by a stray dog. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260078-five-year-old-girl-savaged-by-stray-dog-dogs-are-protected-says-local-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 SURVEY: What are your biggest issues in Thailand? Living in Thailand is not without its issues and at ASEAN NOW we are keen to understand your biggest issues! Survey: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260079-survey-what-are-your-biggest-issues-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 RTP: We'll respect superstitious beliefs - but we draw a line when it comes to protecting public health Picture: INN Thailand's media continued to report on the fallout of the case of the "Holy Father" in the NE of Thailand, a mystic who advocated that his disciples eat his body secretions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260080-rtp-well-respect-superstitious-beliefs-but-we-draw-a-line-when-it-comes-to-protecting-public-health/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Nok Air flights to far south face chop after 40 million baht loss in just 3 months Picture: Naew Na The chief of the budget airline Nok Air - in which Thai Airways owns the fourth largest stake - told Naew Na that the Bangkok to Betong route had lost 40 million baht in the first three months of operation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260081-nok-air-flights-to-far-south-face-chop-after-40-million-baht-loss-in-just-3-months/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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