BMA to Consider Extending Venue Nighttime Hours

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has stated that it is pursuing approval for extending nighttime business hours in order to revitalize the capital city’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272622-bma-to-consider-extending-venue-nighttime-hours/

Thailand Seriously Bids to host Expo 2028 in Phuket

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The government and all parties concerned are doing their best to win the right to organize Expo 2028 – Phuket, Thailand, according to the government spokesman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272630-thailand-seriously-bids-to-host-expo-2028-in-phuket/

Thai government preparing for possible floods triggered by rain and monsoons

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

The Thai government is preparing for rain and monsoons between late September and early October, Government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek stated on Thursday, September 22nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272654-thai-government-preparing-for-possible-floods-triggered-by-rain-and-monsoons/

 

 

Thailand to scrap all emergency provisions as it seeks to boost a very fragile economic recovery
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

General Supot Malaniyom of the National Security Council confirmed that a meeting on Friday chaired by Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will hear proposals to cancel the Emergency Decree.

 

Move to scrap the Emergency Decree and the last of the entry criteria for incoming travellers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272661-thailand-to-scrap-all-emergency-provisions-as-it-seeks-to-boost-a-very-fragile-economic-recovery/

 

Cabinet Members Warned Giving Cash Could Land Them In Hot Water
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

ALL MEMBERS OF CABINET have been cautioned to not hand out cash for free to anyone otherwise they might probably face vote-buying charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272662-cabinet-members-warned-giving-cash-could-land-them-in-hot-water/

 

Thai police seize ฿460m in assets from online gambling network
 

 

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has seized more than 460 million baht in assets and cash in coordinated raids on 52 locations in 10 provinces suspected to be linked to a major online gambling network based in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272663-thai-police-seize-฿460m-in-assets-from-online-gambling-network/

World Sports News - Friday 23 September by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272668-world-sports-news-friday-23-september-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday September 23 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272675-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-september-23-2022/

 

Opinion – Prawit’s 1-month in the hot seat of Prime Minister shows he is ready for the job and may even want that job

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

In just about 24-hours from now deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is set to mark 1-month in the office as the caretaker Prime Minister and indications are that he enjoys the limelight and has in-fact been more acceptable to the people than his boss and predecessor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272677-opinion-–-prawit’s-1-month-in-the-hot-seat-of-prime-minister-shows-he-is-ready-for-the-job-and-may-even-want-that-job/

 

Chemical leak in Nakhon Pathom: Uni shuts, school kids told to stay indoors as smell reaches Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The smell of chemicals from a leak at a factory in Nakhon Pathom that started early morning yesterday had reached Bangkok five hours later, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272683-chemical-leak-in-nakhon-pathom-uni-shuts-school-kids-told-to-stay-indoors-as-smell-reaches-bangkok/

 

Why was Thailand’s cannabis bill voted down and will this derail legalization?

 

 

The shooting down of the marijuana bill in Parliament last week sparked concerns on both sides of the debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272685-why-was-thailand’s-cannabis-bill-voted-down-and-will-this-derail-legalization/

 

Dramatic pictures: Students engage in yet more street battles - two injured in Samut Prakan

 

Daily News Thai Captiom: Student hoodlums

 

Daily News reported on yet more brazen street violence between students in Samut Prakan, south east of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272688-dramatic-pictures-students-engage-in-yet-more-street-battles-two-injured-in-samut-prakan/

 

Restaurant owner appeals to the Thai press about loan shark gang - they even took her last 11 baht, police doing little

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Cruel debt collectors even took 11 baht

 

Daily News reported that they were contacted by a woman they called Samai, 52, who is a restaurant owner in the Nong Phai district of Phetchabun in north eastern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272690-restaurant-owner-appeals-to-the-thai-press-about-loan-shark-gang-they-even-took-her-last-11-baht-police-doing-little/

 

Tim Newton Today - Sep 23: Thai tourism 'slow', Anutin wants to win next election, auto sales boom
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272691-tim-newton-today-sep-23-thai-tourism-slow-anutin-wants-to-win-next-election-auto-sales-boom/

 

Myanmar model and junta critic denied entry to Thailand - set to be deported to Vietnam

 

File photo

 

A stunning model from Myanmar who has spoken out about the regime in her homeland and sought refuge in Thailand has been barred entry back to the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272694-myanmar-model-and-junta-critic-denied-entry-to-thailand-set-to-be-deported-to-vietnam/

Woman smashes up her new car in Korat - she's furious with the dealership but no one mentions the company

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Smashing up a "red plate" (new) car

 

A story from Nakhon Ratchasima about a furious woman smashing up her new car because it has been nothing but a problem since she bought it speaks volumes about defamation laws and consumer protection in Thailand, suggests ASEAN NOW.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272696-woman-smashes-up-her-new-car-in-korat-shes-furious-with-the-dealership-but-no-one-mentions-the-company/

 

Chiang Mai Chosen as World Festival And Event City For 2022

 

by Krajangwit Johjit

   
CHIANG MAI (NNT) - The International Festivals And Events Association (IFEA) has selected Chiang Mai as one of the five “World Festival And Event Cities” for 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272698-chiang-mai-chosen-as-world-festival-and-event-city-for-2022/

 

Bank teller goes live on Twitter - foul mouth rant about customer gets her slap on wrist from KBank

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Foul mouthed rant "live"

 

Daily News reported that there was a huge amount of online chatter and comment after a female employee of a bank went "live" on Twitter as she was looking at documents and counting money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272699-bank-teller-goes-live-on-twitter-foul-mouth-rant-about-customer-gets-her-slap-on-wrist-from-kbank/

 

Motorcyclist dies in flames reminding everyone of the peril of "green lights" in Thailand

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Explosion during collision

 

A horrendous accident in the north east of Thailand caught on video should serve as a warning to people to be especially careful going through green lights in Thailand, suggests ASEAN NOW.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272703-motorcyclist-dies-in-flames-reminding-everyone-of-the-peril-of-green-lights-in-thailand/

 

Heavy flooding in Chiang Mai on Friday morning

 

 

Many areas of the Muang district in Chiang Mai are heavily flooded this morning (Friday) after heavy rain throughout last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272704-heavy-flooding-in-chiang-mai-on-friday-morning/

 

"Good Samaritan" arrested after stealing Richard Mille watch and diamond ring from Benz driver

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the arrest of a man known as "Jack Bang Phoon" who went to help a person involved in a car/bike accident but ended up stealing expensive items from him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272706-good-samaritan-arrested-after-stealing-richard-mille-watch-and-diamond-ring-from-benz-driver/

 

 

Foreigner facing negligent driving charge causing death after Thai motorcyclist killed in Lopburi

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that Ban Mee police in Lopburi, central Thailand, and rescue services were called to Route 205 after a collison between a pick-up and a motorcycle with sidecar in heavy rain outside the temple of Wat Wang Neua.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272707-foreigner-facing-negligent-driving-charge-causing-death-after-thai-motorcyclist-killed-in-lopburi/

 

"Meteorite" set to bring lottery riches from the heavens, locals hope

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reporters hotfooted it to Pranburi in Prachuap Khiri Khan after a Facebook post from a couple who found what they thought was either a lump of jasper or even a meteorite.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272708-meteorite-set-to-bring-lottery-riches-from-the-heavens-locals-hope/

 

All temporary COVID-19 hospitals to be closed at the end of September

 

Photo by Ramathibodi Hospital

 

Thailand’s Health Service Support Department will not extend the licenses of temporary hospitals after October 1st, when COVID-19 is to be reclassified from a “dangerous infectious disease” to an “infectious disease under watch”, unless there are still patients being treated there, said Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, the department’s director-general, today (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272727-all-temporary-covid-19-hospitals-to-be-closed-at-the-end-of-september/

 

Thailand’s Emergency Decree to end on September 30th

 

FILE (CDC via AP, File)

 

Thailand’s Emergency Decree, invoked since March 24th, 2020 and extended 19 times, as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19, will end on September 30th.  

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272728-thailand’s-emergency-decree-to-end-on-september-30th/

 

Orders Placed for 17,068 EVs with Tax Incentives

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 23 (TNA) – Buyers have ordered 17,068 electric motorcycles and cars that enjoy tax incentives from the state, according to the energy minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272729-orders-placed-for-17068-evs-with-tax-incentives/

 

SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit Developing One Health Leaders of the Future

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Kasetsart University, Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN) recently held the SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272730-seaohun-2022-student-summit-developing-one-health-leaders-of-the-future/

 

JobsDB advises burnouts to focus on developing in-demand skills for the right opportunity

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Burnout is a term that many modern workers are familiar with. Some people are experiencing it right now, while others may have already gone through it. Burnout frequently has a negative impact on work performance, daily life, relationships with family and coworkers, and so on. Workers who are burned out may become discouraged and lose motivation. JobsDB, Asia’s leading job portal, encourages new generation workers to rekindle their passion for work. JobsDB educates them on burnout and provides advice on how to change their perspectives and attitudes while learning new skills, so they make the most of their time and overcome burnout. As a result, they would be armed with new knowledge and skills for a new job opportunity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272731-jobsdb-advises-burnouts-to-focus-on-developing-in-demand-skills-for-the-right-opportunity/

 

Factory Closed for 15 Days After Chemical Leak Incident

 

 

NAKHON PATHOM (NNT) - The Nakhon Pathom provincial industrial works office has ordered the Indorama Polyester Industries plant in the Nakhon Chai Si district to close for 15 days beginning Thursday (Sep 22), pending an inspection to ensure there are no further chemical leaks into the environment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272732-factory-closed-for-15-days-after-chemical-leak-incident/

 

Bangkok and 6 provinces warned of potential overflows from Chao Phraya

 

 

The Royal Irrigation Department will, from tomorrow, increase rate of water being discharged through the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province, from 1,989m3/sec to as much as 2,200m3/sec, due to the increased volume of water flowing into its reservoir.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272738-bangkok-and-6-provinces-warned-of-potential-overflows-from-chao-phraya/