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Thai parliament police officers say new uniform is a waste of money

 

 

About 60 parliament police officers submitted a petition to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai today (Wednesday), to protest against the change of their uniform, claiming that it is a waste of taxpayers’ money because they received their previous newly-tailored uniforms only six months ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263637-thai-parliament-police-officers-say-new-uniform-is-a-waste-of-money/

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Grab Thailand urges government assistance after Land Transport Department cancels service of private motorcyclists

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

Grab Thailand is concerned about the effect on hundreds of thousands of GrabBike drivers and customers after the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has ordered the service cancelation of white license plate GrabBike riders as motorcycle taxi drivers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263621-grab-thailand-urges-government-assistance-after-land-transport-department-cancels-service-of-private-motorcyclists/

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Private Bus Operators to Cut Services Next Month

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Private bus operators plan to reduce their transport operations starting from July 1 due to high fuel prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263616-private-bus-operators-to-cut-services-next-month/

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Has the rainy season arrived in Thailand at last?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

Last night for at least three hours a massive storm hit most of Pattaya with thunder and lightning along with torrential rain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263665-has-the-rainy-season-arrived-in-thailand-at-last/

 

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Visa for Thais to visit Denmark seriously delayed

by Gregers Møller

 

 

Thai citizens will have to apply now if they hope to go to Denmark for Christmas. First they will have to get a time slot for the VFS office in Bangkok. The first available time slot there is in November.  Then they will have to hope that the Danish embassy can evaluate their application and issue the visa in the time left.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263666-visa-for-thais-to-visit-denmark-seriously-delayed/

 

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All you need to know about the Hua Hin fireworks festival this weekend

By Online Reporter

 

File photo

 

Hua Hin is gearing up to host a major fireworks festival this coming weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263667-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-hua-hin-fireworks-festival-this-weekend/

 

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Thai government to watch out for Omicron subvariants after scrapping Thailand Pass

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai authorities will keep track of the Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, especially from European travelers after the Thailand Pass registration is canceled, the government said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263668-thai-government-to-watch-out-for-omicron-subvariants-after-scrapping-thailand-pass/

 

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High Demand Seen for Heat Efficiency Charcoal Stoves

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Amid the rising price of cooking gas, the Ministry of Energy recommends people use heat efficiency charcoal stoves and there is more demand for such products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263669-high-demand-seen-for-heat-efficiency-charcoal-stoves/

 

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Hua Hin School takes lead in banning cannabis

By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin School has banned the sale of food and drinks that contain cannabis or cannabis extracts, as well as prohibiting recreational use of the drug on school premises.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263670-hua-hin-school-takes-lead-in-banning-cannabis/

 

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Six taxi drivers arrested who were involved in a street fight in Patong, says it was a misunderstanding

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Six taxi drivers have been arrested yesterday (June 21st) after a video clip of motorbike taxi drivers fighting has gone viral in social media this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263671-six-taxi-drivers-arrested-who-were-involved-in-a-street-fight in-patong-says-it-was-a-misunderstanding/

 

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Pattaya police train for armed and angry drunken foreign tourists on Jomtien Beach

By Adam Judd

 

 

 

Jomtien Beach -Today, June 22nd, 2022, Pattaya Police along with tourist police held a training session on Jomtien Beach specifically around dealing with armed, drunk, and aggressive foreign tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263673-pattaya-police-train-for-armed-and-angry-drunken-foreign-tourists-on-jomtien-beach/

 

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Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 100,000 baht allegedly stolen by two transgender individuals in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Indian tourist claimed that his gold necklace worth over 100,000 baht was stolen allegedly by what he described as two transgender individuals. This marked the eighth recent similar incident in the Pattaya areas. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263674-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-100000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-transgender-individuals-in-pattaya/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 23 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263678-world-sports-news-thursday-23-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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Thai PM satisfied with Thailand’s credit rating, predicted economic improvement, according to Fitch Rating reports

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

Bangkok – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha was satisfied with Thailand’s credit rating, according to Fitch Ratings, after the domestic economy and tourism have gradually revived.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263680-thai-pm-satisfied-with-thailand’s-credit-rating-predicted-economic-improvement-according-to-fitch-rating-reports/

 

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Krungsri Research forecasts Thailand’s tourism sector will gain more of a financial boost after government eases more Covid-19 restrictions

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

National – Krungsri Research of Krungsri Bank forecasts Thailand’s tourism sector will gain more of a financial boost due to the government’s various stimulus measures and additional Covid-19 relaxations, but private investment’s growth is still limited.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263682-krungsri-research-forecasts-thailand’s-tourism-sector-will-gain-more-of-a-financial-boost-after-government-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday June 23 2022

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263686-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-june-23-2022/

 

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Chiang Mai: Fifty police from three stations called to hospital ER after trouble between "ex and new" husbands

 

 

Fifty police officers were mobilized from three Chiang Mai police stations after two injured men arrived at Klaimor Hospital on the Chiang Mai to Hang Dong Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263689-chiang-mai-fifty-police-from-three-stations-called-to-hospital-er-after-trouble-between-ex-and-new-husbands/

 

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DMS develop marijuana test kits for extracts - can detect THC levels of 0.2% in 15 minutes

 

 

The director of the Department of Medical Sciences appeared at a press conference at the Grand Richmond Hotel in Nonthaburi yesterday to announce the development of a marijuana testing kit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263691-dms-develop-marijuana-test-kits-for-extracts-can-detect-thc-levels-of-02-in-15-minutes/

 

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Three foreign sellers of durian rounded up in Bangkok following complaints

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Wirat Srisamphan of the Taling Chan branch of the Department of Employment and Anti-Human Trafficking police responded to complaints that foreigners were selling poor quality durian and fiddling customers with improperly calibrated scales, reported Daily News. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263696-three-foreign-sellers-of-durian-rounded-up-in-bangkok-following-complaints/

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Thailand’s Legalization of Cannabis Sparks Health Concerns, Confusion

by Zsombor Peter

 

Jars of dried and cured cannabis buds sit on display at the Chopaka cannabis shop in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

BANGKOK — Thailand is facing wide criticism for legalizing cannabis before putting sturdy guardrails against its abuse in place, and doubts the authorities can do much to stem a likely rise in its recreational use.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263700-thailand’s-legalization-of-cannabis-sparks-health-concerns-confusion/

 

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Drama of the missing infant's body - hospital says "miscommunication" - rescue worker says its not the first time

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Drama of the missing infant corpse

 

Sanook reported on what they called a drama of the missing body of an infant at a hospital in Phayao. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263702-drama-of-the-missing-infants-body-hospital-says-miscommunication-rescue-worker-says-its-not-the-first-time/

 

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Thai man arrested after hurling rocks at six vehicles in Samut Prakan - apologizes and says his wife left him

 

 

Siam Rath reported that the Samrong Neua police in Samut Prakan had arrested a 40 year old Thai man following damage to cars at a housing estate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263706-thai-man-arrested-after-hurling-rocks-at-six-vehicles-in-samut-prakan-apologizes-and-says-his-wife-left-him/

 

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Mysterious stones on beach in southern Thailand make the ideal photo-op

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to Takua Pa district in Phang Nga in southern Thailand where they said they had heard about a hidden gem of a beach that few Thais know.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263709-mysterious-stones-on-beach-in-southern-thailand-make-the-ideal-photo-op/

 

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Mongkolkit Lashes At Police Move To Hit Bangkok Motorists With Arrest Warrants

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

A policeman putting a traffic ticket on the windshield of a sedan. Photo: Autofun.co.th

 

MAVERICK MP Mongkolkit Suksintharanon today (June 22) lambasted the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s plan to have arrest warrants issued for traffic rule violators who may have failed to pay for their traffic tickets and called on police chief Pol. Maj. Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk to immediately rescind such a “demented” plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263714-mongkolkit-lashes-at-police-move-to-hit-bangkok-motorists-with-arrest-warrants/

 

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Savage Rottweiler attack on two year old in Pattaya: Owner meets police - faces jail and/or 10K fine

 

Picture: INN

 

Muang Pattaya police chief Pol Col Kunlachart Kunlachai said that the dog responsible for the savage attack on a foreign child in Pattaya is a Rottweiler. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263715-savage-rottweiler-attack-on-two-year-old-in-pattaya-owner-meets-police-faces-jail-andor-10k-fine/

 

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Couple taken to hospital after pick-up slams into tree - male driver unable to say what happened

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that Kabinburi rescue services were on the scene after a four door pick-up slammed into a Padauk tree on Route 304 heading to Chachoengsao in Prachinburi, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263716-couple-taken-to-hospital-after-pick-up-slams-into-tree-male-driver-unable-to-say-what-happened/

 

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Thai media report nine hospital visits after people "smoked ganja, had it in som tam and cookies"

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Nine in hospital - after smoking ganja and eating som tam

 

Naew Na reported yesterday that in the first 11 days since legalization of marijuana nine people had been treated at three Bangkok hospitals after smoking weed, and having it in som tam (Papaya salad), cookies and coffee. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263717-thai-media-report-nine-hospital-visits-after-people-smoked-ganja-had-it-in-som-tam-and-cookies/

 

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Using up one of its nine lives: Rescue services help cat impaled on railings

 

Picture; Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Prachanukul rescue services were called after a cat fell off a roof and was impaled on railings at a house in Muang Ratchaburi, south central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263720-using-up-one-of-its-nine-lives-rescue-services-help-cat-impaled-on-railings/

 

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Inflation hitting food manufacturers and food sellers hard

 

 

Inflation is taking a toll on food manufacturers and restaurant owners, forcing them to adapt to keep their businesses afloat even as consumers cut back on expenses. Soaring energy bills and the price of raw materials are making it hard for manufacturers and retailers to keep up with surging operational costs without adjusting their prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263723-inflation-hitting-food-manufacturers-and-food-sellers-hard/

 

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Thai AirAsia X Will Refund Bookings Made During Pandemic

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai AirAsia X has affirmed it will refund all paid bookings made in the previous two years, despite filing for bankruptcy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263724-thai-airasia-x-will-refund-bookings-made-during-pandemic/