30-day visa exemption for Thailand approved for Saudi tourists

 

 

Saudi tourists will be able to visit Thailand and stay for up to 30 days without the need to apply for a visa before their departure, following the cabinet’s approval today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262048-30-day-visa-exemption-for-thailand-approved-for-saudi-tourists/

Five-year-long 30-million baht lottery prize drama finally concludes

 

 

After five years of courtroom battles and out-of-court drama between a teacher and a retired police officer, over who actually owns five first prize lottery tickets worth 30 million baht, the Supreme Court has finally ruled that retired Pol Lt Jaroon Wimoon is the real owner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262016-five-year-long-30-million-baht-lottery-prize-drama-finally-concludes/

Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats? 

by Michael Bridge

 

Every year from April to June many Europeans leave Thailand to fly back to enjoy the summer months back home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262055-is-thailand-likely-to-see-a-mass-exodus-of-expats/

 

In defense of Thai males’ parallel universe

OPINION | By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

Thai men have deservedly received a fair share of “male chauvinism” criticism. But that cannot be the only reason why domestic abuse cases featuring them as victims have never made it to the court. In contemporary Thailand, the “sexism” culture exists side by side a weird and ironic reality where the females turn from hunted and defenseless creatures into scary powers-that-be overnight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262056-in-defense-of-thai-males’-parallel-universe/

 

Monetary Policy Committee forecasts 4.9% inflation for Thailand this year

 

 

The Thai cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) acknowledged the Monetary Policy Committee’s projection that the country’s inflation this year will reach 4.9%, which is higher than previous forecasts, mainly due to increases in energy and food prices, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262057-monetary-policy-committee-forecasts-49-inflation-for-thailand-this-year/

 

Thais flood Prayut’s Facebook page with comments after mods forget to turn off mentions

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The official Facebook page of Thailand’s Prime Minister, which typically disables the comment section, was overwhelmed by comments from Thai netizens after they noticed that one photo was open for commenting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262058-thais-flood-prayut’s-facebook-page-with-comments-after-mods-forget-to-turn-off-mentions/

 

30-year-old mother files report to police after Phuket hospital informs her that her newborn baby allegedly suffered a mysterious broken arm while in their care

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – A 30-year-old mother has filed a report to police after a hospital in Phuket Town later informed her that her two-weeks-old baby girl had allegedly suffered a broken arm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262059-30-year-old-mother-files-report-to-police-after-phuket-hospital-informs-her-that-her-newborn-baby-allegedly-suffered-a-mysterious-broken-arm-while-in-their-care/
 

Thai Prime Minister delivers strategies in Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 in Phuket

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha yesterday (June 6th) led the opening of the Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 at the Beyond Resort Kata in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262060-thai-prime-minister-delivers-strategies-in-thailand-tourism-congress-2022-in-phuket/

 

Taxi driver arrested for reportedly beating Chinese tourist in Bangkok’s entertainment district over the past weekend

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok – A male taxi driver reportedly confessed to the Makkasan Police on Sunday, June 5th, after being caught on dashcam video beating a Chinese tourist near the RCA entertainment area of Bangkok on Saturday, June 4th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262061-taxi-driver-arrested-for-reportedly-beating-chinese-tourist-in-bangkok’s-entertainment-district-over-the-past-weekend/

 

Five million Indian tourists are expected to visit Pattaya by the end of 2022, Tourism Authority of Thailand says

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด

 

Pattaya — Five million Indian tourists are expected to visit Pattaya by the year’s-end while Russian and Chinese tourists are diminishing due to domestic affairs, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262062-five-million-indian-tourists-are-expected-to-visit-pattaya-by-the-end-of-2022-tourism-authority-of-thailand-says/

 

Teenage boy dies after colliding his motorbike with a dog crossing the road in Sri Racha

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Sri Racha – A 16-year-old rider and a stray dog have been pronounced dead at the scene after a motorbike crash in Sri Racha yesterday morning (June 7th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262063-teenage-boy-dies-after-colliding-his-motorbike-with-a-dog-crossing-the-road-in-sri-racha/

 

Psychiatric Association of Thailand suggests government to provide information and limit access to cannabis plantations

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – The Psychiatric Association of Thailand suggested the government limit access to cannabis plantations and usage among the vulnerable groups before the liberalization of cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262064-psychiatric-association-of-thailand-suggests-government-to-provide-information-and-limit-access-to-cannabis-plantations/

 

 

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Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262080-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-june-8-2022/

 

Ferrari Joe: Court decision due at 9.30 this morning - death penalty a possibility

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The much awaited fate of a senior Thai policeman accused of killing a man in custody after plastic bags were wrapped around his head will be known today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262081-ferrari-joe-court-decision-due-at-930-this-morning-death-penalty-a-possibility/

 

16.8 million Covid booster shots have not been thrown away, says top doc

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The director of the Division of Communicable Diseases has rejected claims that 16.8 million Covid booster shots have been thrown away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262085-168-million-covid-booster-shots-have-not-been-thrown-away-says-top-doc/

 

Attempted rape of Bangkok schoolgirl: Motorcycle taxi rider in custody

 

 

Daily News reported on an alarming case of the attempted rape of a 16 year Bangkok schoolgirl in the Phrakhanong area of downtown Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262086-attempted-rape-of-bangkok-schoolgirl-motorcycle-taxi-rider-in-custody/

 

Bangkok's traffic problems: RTP top brass meet yet again with Japanese organisation 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Bangkok deputy police chief Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek and traffic chief Pol Maj-Gen Suwitcha Jindakham met with the BMA's Thaiphat Thanasombatkul of the Bureau of Traffic and Transportation and a representative of a Japanese organisation in the latest meeting (#5) to sort out Bangkok's perennial traffic issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262088-bangkoks-traffic-problems-rtp-top-brass-meet-yet-again-with-japanese-organisation/

 

Fire at pub in downtown Bangkok - member of public tackles blaze before firemen arrive

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a fire on the ground floor of a six story pub in Soi 2 on Silom Road in downtown Bangkok yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262089-fire-at-pub-in-downtown-bangkok-member-of-public-tackles-blaze-before-firemen-arrive/

 

Parents report primary teacher who forced daughter to do 60 squat thrusts - she was hospitalized for 6 days

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The parents of a 12 year old child have gone to the Sri Racha police over an incident at a Surasak sub-district school that left their daughter in hospital for six days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262092-parents-report-primary-teacher-who-forced-daughter-to-do-60-squat-thrusts-she-was-hospitalized-for-6-days/

 

Traffy Fondue: Nothing to do with cheese – but melting away Bangkokians’ problems

 

 

Traffy Fondue is the latest must-have app for Bangkokians after new city governor Chadchart Sittipunt touted the innovation as key to improving the quality of life in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262096-traffy-fondue-nothing-to-do-with-cheese-–-but-melting-away-bangkokians’-problems/

 

Finance Ministry to Host APEC SFOM in Khon Kaen

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance is prepared to host the APEC Senior Finance Officials’ Meeting: APEC SFOM from June 22-23, 2022, in Khon Kaen province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262098-finance-ministry-to-host-apec-sfom-in-khon-kaen/

 

"Unstable" dog owner attacks his own pet to get back at neighbor who complained

 

Cap: Man attacks (his own) dog to sarcastically get back at neighbor

 

An unpleasant video was posted on the Facebook page of Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WTF) when a man attacked a dog in the street in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262100-unstable-dog-owner-attacks-his-own-pet-to-get-back-at-neighbor-who-complained/

 

Female motorcyclist plows into student on Zebra Crossing - she's given 2,000 baht

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Riding oblivious to pedestrians

 

 

Thai zebra crossings are in the news once again after a video posted on the Facebook page that translates "So You Wanna Be Famous Return Part 2" featured an 11 second clip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262105-female-motorcyclist-plows-into-student-on-zebra-crossing-shes-given-2000-baht/

Iranian Embassy Rejects Allegations of “Iranian Spy”

 

 

BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bangkok categorically rejects and denounces baseless allegations made by a media outlet in Bangkok about Iran and Iranian citizens, it said in a press release issued on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262106-iranian-embassy-rejects-allegations-of-“iranian-spy”/

 

Yes, it's still possible to eat meals in Thailand for 10 baht

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded went to a fresh food market in downtown Ratchaburi, south central Thailand, after getting word that a woman was selling noodles and rice dishes to go for just 10 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262107-yes-its-still-possible-to-eat-meals-in-thailand-for-10-baht/

 

PM: Some Restrictions Remain despite Cannabis Legalization

 

 

BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said some restrictions remained in effect to govern the use of hemp and cannabis although they will be removed from the government’s narcotic list on June 9.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262113-pm-some-restrictions-remain-despite-cannabis-legalization/

 

Udon guy finds the "thief" who stole his prized chickens - now he hopes the lottery will ease the pain!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the administrator of the Bandung Update page in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, got a call about a thief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262116-udon-guy-finds-the-thief-who-stole-his-prized-chickens-now-he-hopes-the-lottery-will-ease-the-pain/

Former Thai police officer ‘Joe Ferrari’, his former subordinates get life in prison

 

 

Dismissed former superintendent of Nakhon Sawan police, Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Uttanaphon and five former subordinates were sentenced to life in prison today (Wednesday), in connection with the death by torture of a drug suspect in their custody at the Muang district police station in August last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262126-former-thai-police-officer-‘joe-ferrari’-his-former-subordinates-get-life-in-prison/