Police Gun Control to Be Tightened after Massacre

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The national police chief said he will discuss with the Interior Ministry control on police’s firearms after the massacre by a former policeman and the police would work out its own measures related to the weapons of present and former police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274038-police-gun-control-to-be-tightened-after-massacre/

Thailand has the highest number of privately owned guns in ASEAN

 

 

Out of ten ASEAN member countries, Thailand has the highest number of guns in the possession of private individuals, with 10,342,000 guns being recorded in 2017, according to the Small Arms Survey (SAS).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274035-thailand-has-the-highest-number-of-privately-owned-guns-in-asean/

Soft power being used to attract tourists to cultural tourism routes in 5 regions

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Traditionally associated with the social dimension of affairs, the Ministry of Culture is increasing its role in the economic dimension by leveraging soft power. Cultural, art, and food highlights of Thailand are being used to spur forth tourism activities and to elevate Thailand into a world-class cultural tourism destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274037-soft-power-being-used-to-attract-tourists-to-cultural-tourism-routes-in-5-regions/

Shopkeeper Arrested For Bashing Up Foreign Tourist With Skateboard
TNR Staff 

 

The foreign tourist after he was attacked. The Thai headline says, “Used a skateboard to hit the head.” Photo: Sanook.com

 

THE owner of a shop selling cannabis infused craft sodas on Khao San road was arrested today (Oct. 7) after using a skateboard to hit a foreign tourist on the head and face before dawn yesterday, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274087-shopkeeper-arrested-for-bashing-up-foreign-tourist-with-skateboard/

 

Thailand Has 50:50 Chance Of Procuring F-35 Fighters: Air Force Chief
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters. Photo: Lockheed Martin, US Army

 

THAILAND CURRENTLY has a 50:50 chance of procuring a couple of US-made F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, commented air force chief ACM Alongkorn Wannarot today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274088-thailand-has-5050-chance-of-procuring-f-35-fighters-air-force-chief/

 

Father accidentally runs tractor over 2-year-old daughter, killing her, in Chonburi
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Bowin district, Chonburi — A Thai father accidentally ran a tractor over his 2-year-old daughter and crushed her to death in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274089-father-accidentally-runs-tractor-over-2-year-old-daughter-killing-her-in-chonburi/

 

Man arrested after stealing gold items worth 270,000 baht from a “friend” in Wichit
 

 

Wichit – A man has been arrested after he stole gold items worth 270,000 baht from a friend’s home in Wichit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274090-man-arrested-after-stealing-gold-items-worth-270000-baht-from-a-“friend”-in-wichit/

 

Multiple foreigners and a Thai national allegedly involved in child trafficking in Pattaya nabbed
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A couple who allegedly operated an entertainment venue involving child trafficking were apprehended in Pattaya along with two foreign suspected child sex offenders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274096-multiple-foreigners-and-a-thai-national-allegedly-involved-in-child-trafficking-in-pattaya-nabbed/

 

Chonburi governor orders strict surveillance over all childcare centers
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์จังหวัดชลบุรี - Chonburi PR

 

Chonburi—Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Srithong has signed a directive requiring all childcare centers in Chonburi to be under strict surveillance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274097-chonburi-governor-orders-strict-surveillance-over-all-childcare-centers/

 

Phuket Governor orders strict measurements to prevent severe incidents at educational places
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew has ordered strict measurements in order to prevent severe incidents inside educational places.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274098-phuket-governor-orders-strict-measurements-to-prevent-severe-incidents-at-educational-places/

 

Intoxicated man in Nakhon Si Thammarat arrested with two guns, bullets, and twenty methamphetamine pills near school
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Nakhon Si Thammarat – An intoxicated man was arrested with two guns, bullets, and twenty methamphetamine pills near a school to allegedly snatch his child after an argument with his wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274099-intoxicated-man-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-arrested-with-two-guns-bullets-and-twenty-methamphetamine-pills-near-school/

 

Chiang Mai selected as World Festival and Event City for 2022 by IFEA

 

Three other Thai events - Bangkok Music City, Ubon Ratchathani Lent Candle Procession, and Loei Art Fes – also named the Bronze winners of the 2022 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards.

 

TAT Newsroom

Chiang Mai has been selected as one of five “World Festival and Event Cities” for 2022 by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) at the 65th Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, which took place on 21 September, 2022, in McAllen, Texas, United States.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274100-chiang-mai-selected-as-world-festival-and-event-city-for-2022-by-ifea/

 

Thailand wins two PATA Gold Awards 2022

 

For TAT’s #KhaoThaiContest in the Digital Marketing Campaign category and DASTA’s Ban Khok Mueang community-based tourism development in the Heritage category.

 

TAT Newsroom 

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) among the 25 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2022 PATA Grand and Gold Awards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274101-thailand-wins-two-pata-gold-awards-2022/

 

Quick Autopsy of Massacre Victims Ordered

 

 

BANGKOK, – The public health minister mobilized forensic doctors to speed up the autopsy of the bodies of 37 victims in the killing rampage in Nong Bua Lam Phu province and expected to hand all the bodies to relatives today for their religious ceremonies. . He also assigned psychiatrists to assist all affected families.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274102-quick-autopsy-of-massacre-victims-ordered/

 

Thailand mourns mass shooting victims
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The feelings of shock and grief remain with people across the country in the aftermath of a mass shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu. Several agencies have joined hands to offer assistance to the families of the victims and those impacted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274103-thailand-mourns-mass-shooting-victims/

 

The Thai roads are full of surprises - not all of them bad! Rooster returns to Bangkok from Loei

 

OPINION | by Rooster

 

 

Your favorite columnist had set off to Loei in the early hours of Sunday morning two weeks ago smiling broadly from ear to ear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274118-the-thai-roads-are-full-of-surprises-not-all-of-them-bad-rooster-returns-to-bangkok-from-loei/

 

ANALYSIS

Thailand's tragic childcare massacre leaves questions for a grieving nation

The Conversation / By Greg Raymond

 

Coffins being transported after Thai mass shooting.

 

At least 37 people were killed on Thursday by a lone gunman at a daycare centre in Thailand's north-eastern province of Nongbua Lamphu, local police say.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274129-thailands-tragic-childcare-massacre-leaves-questions-for-a-grieving-nation/

 

The huge hole in Thailand’s disaster alerts
 

 

As torrential floods continue to flow through urban and rural zones across Thailand, a rising number of people are falling victim to the annual “natural” disaster. Many have also been abandoned to cope on their own, without early warnings or timely assistance from authorities.

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274133-the-huge-hole-in-thailand’s-disaster-alerts/

 

Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district flooded last night by Sai River overflow
 

 

The Sai River breached its banks and flooded commercial areas and residential communities in Muang district of the northern province of Chiang Rai early this morning, due to heavy rainfall since last evening (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274134-chiang-rai’s-mae-sai-district-flooded-last-night-by-sai-river-overflow/

 

PRD executives welcome visiting Russian ambassador
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ambassador of Russia to Thailand and the Public Relations Department have held talks on bilateral cooperation on mass media, with the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week being one of the key topics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274139-prd-executives-welcome-visiting-russian-ambassador/

 

National parks near Hua Hin not included in new entry fee price hike for foreigners
By Online Reporter

 

The view from top of Khao Daeng view point in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.

The national parks located near Hua Hin are not included in a new pricing structure that now sees entry fees double for foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274142-national-parks-near-hua-hin-not-included-in-new-entry-fee-price-hike-for-foreigners/

 

The multibillion-baht Toyota tax-bribery probe threatening to rock Thailand’s judiciary

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

This has been a bad year for Toyota Motor Thailand Co Ltd (TMT), the local subsidiary of the Japanese automaker.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274143-the-multibillion-baht-toyota-tax-bribery-probe-threatening-to-rock-thailand’s-judiciary/

 

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