webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 PM Wants Nationwide Entertainment Venues Checked BANGKOK (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha sent his condolences to victims of the pub fire in Chon Buri province and ordered administrative officials and police to check the safety of entertainment places nationwide, impose preventative measures, find culprits and help victims and their families. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268066-pm-wants-nationwide-entertainment-venues-checked/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Deadly Chonburi pub found to be illegally modified, operated after allowed hours The damaged Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Thailand’s eastern province of Chon Buri, where 14 people were killed and dozens of others injured in a fire last night, has been found to have been modified illegally and had operated beyond the permissible hours, according to Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj-Gen Attasit Kitjaharn. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268069-deadly-chonburi-pub-found-to-be-illegally-modified-operated-after-allowed-hours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Sattahip District Chief Transferred After Pub Fire Kills 14 People TNR Staff Scenes from the deadly pub fire. Photos with this report: Naewna, Front Page photos: Sanook.com AFTER a huge fire engulfed a pub in Sattahip district of Chonburi province at 1 a.m. yesterday morning (August 5) killing 14 people and injuring many others the district chief was immediately transferred to the Department of Provincial Administration, Naewna newspaper and Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268090-sattahip-district-chief-transferred-after-pub-fire-kills-14-people/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Thailand Protests Against Cambodian Casino Encroaching On Thai Territory TNR Staff The Senate team being briefed about the Cambodian casino encroaching on Thai territory. Photos: Naewna AMID a move to open a permanent checkpoint with Cambodia at Trat the ranger regiment based in this border province pointed out that a Cambodian casino has encroached into a Thai watershed area with a protest letter already sent to the neighbouring country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268091-thailand-protests-against-cambodian-casino-encroaching-on-thai-territory/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 ‘Banana-Feeding’ Allegation Lodged Against Major Coalition Partner, 6 Splinter Parties By Thai Newsroom Reporters Somchai Srisutthiyakorn with a carved representation of a palm-leaf manuscript box holding the Thai Constitution of 1932 at the Democracy Monument. THE NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission was today (August 5) petitioned to investigate scandals in which MPs of six splinter parties have accepted kickbacks in cash from a major coalition partner, allegedly referring to Palang Pracharath Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268092-‘banana-feeding’-allegation-lodged-against-major-coalition-partner-6-splinter-parties/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 UPDATE: Sattahip Fatal Pub Fire Disaster; Allegations Of Illegal Operations By Editor The Mountain B pub that burned down early Friday morning, killing 14 people and injuring 38 others, was illegally built and operated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268069-deadly-chonburi-pub-found-to-be-illegally-modified-operated-after-allowed-hours/?do=findComment&comment=17524615 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 Bangkok will step up fire inspection at all entertainment venues in the capital, Chadchart said By Erich Parpart Bangkok will step up its fire inspection efforts to check all entertainment venues in the capital for possible fire hazards to prevent a similar tragedy to the fire that killed 13 people at a pub in Chonburi last night, the governor of Bangkok said on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268093-bangkok-will-step-up-fire-inspection-at-all-entertainment-venues-in-the-capital-chadchart-said/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Opposition set to file petition with Constitutional Court on the 8-year term limit of Prayut by mid-August By Erich Parpart Opposition parties will file a petition to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s premiership term in two weeks, the opposition leader said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268094-opposition-set-to-file-petition-with-constitutional-court-on-the-8-year-term-limit-of-prayut-by-mid-august/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Surviving victims of Mountain B fire say pub had one exit while compensation for victims promised By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Sawang Rojjana Sathan Sattahip Pattaya — Several surviving victims of the Mountain B club fire said that the sound-absorbing foam panels in the ceiling caught fire, melted, and fell on the pubgoers below, killing 14 people who could not escape through a sole exit at the front of the pub. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268095-surviving-victims-of-mountain-b-fire-say-pub-had-one-exit-while-compensation-for-victims-promised/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 Pattaya police arrange big cleaning day at police station following Big Joke’s visit By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police arranged a big cleaning day at the police station following Big Joke’s visit, during which he reportedly nagged Pattaya police for leaving the station unclean. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268096-pattaya-police-arrange-big-cleaning-day-at-police-station-following-big-joke’s-visit/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 Khao soi ranked world’s best soup in foodie list By Online Reporter Khao Soi. File photo This will not come as a soup-rise to anyone who has ever tried the tasty northern Thai dish. Khao soi has been ranked as the world’s best soup, according to the online international food database TasteAtlas. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268097-khao-soi-ranked-world’s-best-soup-in-foodie-list/ 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Mountain B manageress says three exits not locked - Owner has not fled - he provided blankets, wreathes and initial compensation Picture: Thai Rath The manageress of the Mountain B pub in Sattahip where a fire killed 14 and injured 38 on Thursday night met with reporters at the venue yesterday evening, reported Thai Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268102-mountain-b-manageress-says-three-exits-not-locked-owner-has-not-fled-he-provided-blankets-wreathes-and-initial-compensation/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Hapless Austrian criminal gave his address on arrival in Thailand - deportation awaits Naew Na Thai Caption: Facing many charges - Austrian arrested hiding in Thailand Naew Na reported on a press briefing yesterday attended by immigration chief Pol Lt-Gen Phakphoomphiphat Sajjaphan at Suan Phlu HQ in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268103-hapless-austrian-criminal-gave-his-address-on-arrival-in-thailand-deportation-awaits/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 COVID still a killer for 500,000 vulnerable people – but Thailand has new defense Thailand is strengthening its defenses against COVID-19 for about 500,000 immunocompromised people who – vaccinated or otherwise – remain vulnerable. This extra protection comes in the form of AstraZeneca’s long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268104-covid-still-a-killer-for-500000-vulnerable-people-–-but-thailand-has-new-defense/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Locking the stable door after the horse has bolted: Police inspect Bang Saen nightclubs after Mountain B Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the Thai authorities were doing what they always do after a major tragedy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268106-locking-the-stable-door-after-the-horse-has-bolted-police-inspect-bang-saen-nightclubs-after-mountain-b/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Foreigners - young and old - can still be highly successful in Thailand: Wannabe celeb Rooster meets US YouTube sensation OPINION | by Rooster When I first came to Thailand Carabao’s “Made in Thailand” - an iconic song about Thais selling out to foreigners - was top of the hit parade. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268108-foreigners-young-and-old-can-still-be-highly-successful-in-thailand-wannabe-celeb-rooster-meets-us-youtube-sensation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Police to prosecute Mountain B owner for negligence over locked exits Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that the Thai police were gathering evidence to prosecute the owner of the Mountain B pub in Sattahip for negligence causing death because of locked exits. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268109-police-to-prosecute-mountain-b-owner-for-negligence-over-locked-exits/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Well known Phuket pub ordered shut for 30 days following shooting death Picture: Thai Rath The deputy governor and acting governor of Phuket Anuphap Rortkhwanyortrabam told Thai Rath that the Sod! pub in Muang district had been ordered to shut for 30 days. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268110-well-known-phuket-pub-ordered-shut-for-30-days-following-shooting-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thai Public Health Minister Anutin visits Phuket giving seminar speeches to develop the public health care system By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Phuket yesterday, (August 5th), giving a speech at a major seminar to develop the public health system. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268112-thai-public-health-minister-anutin-visits-phuket-giving-seminar-speeches-to-develop-the-public-health-care-system/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thai entertainment workers complain over alleged illegal foreign workers in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A representative of entertainment workers filed a letter to relevant officials to suppress alleged illegal foreign workers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268113-thai-entertainment-workers-complain-over-alleged-illegal-foreign-workers-in-phuket/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 RTP accepts that mass shootings are not just a US thing: Run-Hide-Fight advice from FBI Thai Rath reported the comments of the Royal Thai police spokesman yesterday regarding "active shooter" events. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268114-rtp-accepts-that-mass-shootings-are-not-just-a-us-thing-run-hide-fight-advice-from-fbi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 One law for Boss another for ordinary folk? "Win" rider nabbed for drugs after 16 years Daily News Thai Caption: On the run for 16 years In the same week that the statute of limitations ran out on Red Bull heir Boss on a cocaine taking charge comes news of an arrest of a less well connected suspect in Bangkok in a drugs case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268115-one-law-for-boss-another-for-ordinary-folk-win-rider-nabbed-for-drugs-after-16-years/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thai media draws connections to "unlucky 13" in aftermath of Mountain B fire Sanook Thai Caption: Creepy! Mystical number 13 Thai media Sanook - who are always publishing weird lottery news and numbers - made much of online speculation regarding the number 13 yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268119-thai-media-draws-connections-to-unlucky-13-in-aftermath-of-mountain-b-fire/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 Chonburi cracks down on under 20s at pubs in wake of Mountain B fire - dep gov has Pattaya connection Picture: INN INN reported in their headline that the Chonburi authorities were cracking down on teens going to pubs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268120-chonburi -cracks-down-on-under-20s-at-pubs-in-wake-of-mountain-b-fire-dep-gov-has-pattaya-connection/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Teachers take 10,000 baht from P6 kids after damage to door - first the director heard of it Sanook Thai Caption: Taking in 10,000 baht Sanook reported that parents at a school were furious after teachers collected more than 10,000 baht over a damaged door. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268121-teachers-take-10000-baht-from-p6-kids-after-damage-to-door-first-the-director-heard-of-it/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 One worker dies, five injured when coal crane net snaps One worker died and five others were injured when the net in which they were being lifted off a coal freighter onto the dockside by crane on Si Racha Island, in Thailand’s eastern province of Chon Buri, snapped yesterday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268125-one-worker-dies-five-injured-when-coal-crane-net-snaps/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Brit shows sympathy for victims of Mountain B tragedy Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that a British national and his Thai girlfriend arrived at the scene of the horrific Mountain B fire yesterday evening at 7pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268126-brit-shows-sympathy-for-victims-of-mountain-b-tragedy/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 8 August 2022https://aseannow.com/topic/1268182-thailand-live-monday-8-august-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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