Political activist Srisuwan Janya to sue Thai government over allowing foreign land ownership

 

Political activist Srisuwan Janya is going to sue the Thai government over a proposal to allow foreign land ownership.

 

Full xtory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276583-political-activist-srisuwan-janya-to-sue-thai-government-over-allowing-foreign-land-ownership/

Thai Democrats threaten to scrap Cannabis and Hemp Bill

 

PHOTO: Thaipost

 

The coalition Thai Democrat Party has threatened to scrap the Cannabis and Hemp Bill proposed by the coalition partner Bhumjai Thai Party after they said no amendments have been made to the bill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276582-thai-democrats-threaten-to-scrap-cannabis-and-hemp-bill/

Tourist arrivals in Thailand surge 43% to 3.1 million in October

 

Tourists arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on October 30th, 2022 / photo from sun_horng Tiktok

 

More than 3.1 million foreign tourists arrived in Thailand in October, an increase of 43.55% over September, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276578-tourist-arrivals-in-thailand-surge-43-to-31-million-in-october/

Thai parliament derails Move Forward Party’s Progressive Liquor Bill

 

 

The Move Forward Party’s Progressive Liquor Bill was derailed today (Wednesday), when the House of Representatives twice voted against it twice, first by 177:174 votes and then by 196:194 votes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276598-thai-parliament-derails-move-forward-party’s-progressive-liquor-bill/

 

Government claims its liquor policy is in the public interest
 

Image by Couleur from Pixabay

The government has defended its liquor policy, as announced in an edict which came into force today (Wednesday), insisting that it is in the public interest, will put an end to the current oligopoly and is not intended to wrong-foot the opposition Move Forward Party as alleged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276599-government-claims-its-liquor-policy-is-in-the-public-interest/

 

Australian big bike rider crashes into power pole in Chonburi and dies
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Mueng district, Chonburi — An Australian big bike rider died after trying to evade a truck at high speed and crashing into a power pole.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276600-australian-big-bike-rider-crashes-into-power-pole-in-chonburi-and-dies/

 

Bars and restaurants at market in Samkong raided for illegally selling alcohol
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samkong, Rassada – Bars and restaurants at a night market in Samkong, Rassada sub-district were raided for illegally selling alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276601-bars-and-restaurants-at-market-in-samkong-raided-for-illegally-selling-alcohol/

 

More details emerge on Norwegian man who stole taxi from Krabi Airport and drove himself to Trang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: MGR Online

Krabi – A Norwegian man has been charged with theft after he stole a taxi car from Krabi Airport before he was arrested in Trang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276602-more-details-emerge-on-norwegian-man-who-stole-taxi-from-krabi-airport-and-drove-himself-to-trang/

 

Woman Taken For A Ride By Well-Known Sattahip Garage
by TNR Staff Comment(0)

 

 

A WOMAN filed a complaint against a well-known garage in Sattahip district of Chonburi province that failed to complete repairing her sedan in over seven months and upon checking found that many parts are missing, Sanook.com said Wednesday evening (Nov. 2).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276603-woman-taken-for-a-ride-by-well-known-sattahip-garage/

 

World Sports News - Thursday 3 November by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276617-world-sports-news-thursday-3-november-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday November 3 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276619-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-november-3-2022/

 

NE nursery in lockdown after yaba addict attacks mum and burns house down - he headed for school with a knife

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A pre-school in Non Suwan, Buriram went into lockdown after a man believed to be having having a paranoid yaba attack headed for the school armed with a knife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276621-ne-nursery-in-lockdown-after-yaba-addict-attacks-mum-and-burns-house-down-he-headed-for-school-with-a-knife/

 

Opinion –

Unfair criticism of Thailand’s immigration is unacceptable although other functions at airports could be improved upon

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

There is no doubt that the pictures of people standing in long lines at the immigration counter at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport is something that can easily be avoided but is it fair to criticize the work that the immigration staff are doing, and my answer would be a big no.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276622-unfair-criticism-of-thailand’s-immigration-is-unacceptable-although-other-functions-at-airports-could-be-improved-upon/

 

Halloween horror! Ladyboy electrocuted after night out - police investigating in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath joined other Thai media in reporting an incident that occurred on the night of Halloween in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276623-halloween-horror-ladyboy-electrocuted-after-night-out-police-investigating-in-chiang-mai/

 

Thailand’s tourism returns to spur growth, but downside risks remain as global recession expected in 2023

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Thailand’s tourism is back on track and hopes are that things are likely to get better going forward amid reports emerging that China is set to open its borders in the very near future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276625-thailand’s-tourism-returns-to-spur-growth-but-downside-risks-remain-as-global-recession-expected-in-2023/

 

Children orphaned as drunk ten wheel trucker kills parents - they were all in the back of a pick-up

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Ban Haet police and rescue services were called after a ten wheel truck plowed into the back of an Isuzu pick-up waiting at the lights yesterday late afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276627-children-orphaned-as-drunk-ten-wheel-trucker-kills-parents-they-were-all-in-the-back-of-a-pick-up/

 

Husband finds wife burning to death while preparing dinner - she fell on charcoal burner after seizure

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Tragedy at supper

 

An 80 year old man called Sai told the media how he had heard a loud noise while he was outside his house cutting grass in Kong Din sub-district in Klaeng, Rayong, on Thailand's eastern seaboard, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276628-husband-finds-wife-burning-to-death-while-preparing-dinner-she-fell-on-charcoal-burner-after-seizure/

 

Police, Bangkok reveal security measures for APEC Leaders’ Week
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - It is now less than two weeks before the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week begins. The national police and Bangkok city hall have revealed a set of measures they will be implementing during the event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276629-police-bangkok-reveal-security-measures-for-apec-leaders’-week/

 

Thais return from 46th WorldSkills competition with medals and medallions
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thais who returned from the 46th WorldSkills Competition have been awarded medals and certificates for their accomplishments. In addition to expressing his appreciation for the returnees, the minister of labor also awarded plaques to organizations that supported the participants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276631-thais-return-from-46th-worldskills-competition-with-medals-and-medallions/

 

Tim Newton Today - Nov 3: Thailand Cannabis Bill doomed, crackdown on foreign-owned bars and pubs

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276632-tim-newton-today-nov-3-thailand-cannabis-bill-doomed-crackdown-on-foreign-owned-bars-and-pubs/

 

Buried alive! Yaba crazed man threatens village before attacking people out fishing

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on yet another case of a man in the NE high on yaba, white spirits and marijuana who threatened and attacked villagers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276635-buried-alive-yaba-crazed-man-threatens-village-before-attacking-people-out-fishing/

 

Chaiyaphum police steamroller guns and exhausts in show in NE

 

 

Siam Rath reported that Chaiyaphum police commander Pol Maj-Gen Chalong Sukjan was guest of honor at a show at the Chatturat police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276636-chaiyaphum-police-steamroller-guns-and-exhausts-in-show-in-ne/

 

Gun factory busted in south - man was selling on well known foreign based shopping platform

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Guns made for sale on well-known platform

 

Region 8 police and Nakhon Sri Thammarat officers armed with a warrant raided a gun making factory at a house in Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276638-gun-factory-busted-in-south-man-was-selling-on-well-known-foreign-based-shopping-platform/

 

Fireworks shops inspected in Chiang Mai, bans in place for Yi Peng

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Chiang Mai's deputy mayor Ratchanee Chomcheun went with police and local officials to inspect shops selling fireworks and fire crackers on Chang Moi Road. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276640-fireworks-shops-inspected-in-chiang-mai-bans-in-place-for-yi-peng/

 

 

Amazing Thailand: "Possessed" gran with dreadlocks - if she cuts her hair she gets sick

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to Huawa sub-district in Srimahapho district of Prachinburi, central Thailand where an 82 year old grandmother has what looked like dreadlocks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276642-amazing-thailand-possessed-gran-with-dreadlocks-if-she-cuts-her-hair-she-gets-sick/

 

Government’s new liquor production edict only benefiting brew pubs

 

 

Pubs which brew their own craft beers will benefit the most from the government’s new edict on alcoholic beverages and their number is expected to increase, while small investors who want to produce liquor or beer will find it difficult to enter the market, due to new restrictions imposed by the edict, according to a professor who specialises in the liquor industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276650-government’s-new-liquor-production-edict-only-benefiting-brew-pubs/

 

Thailand-Australia ties strengthen

 

 

The visit of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Bangkok early this week has boosted bilateral ties with Thailand as never before. It was extremely significant, as the two countries are commemorating the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and laying the future path for a more dynamic friendship and cooperation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276682-thailand-australia-ties-strengthen/

 

Thailand Follows Gastro-Tourism Trend

 

 

NONTHABURI, Nov 3 (TNA) – The Department of Intellectual Property, MICHELIN Guide Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are promoting gastro-tourism by having MICHELIN Star chefs create fusion foods featuring premium ingredients with geographical indications (GI) from the Northeast.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276683-thailand-follows-gastro-tourism-trend/

 

Child protection chief in Samut Sakhon accused of assault and illegal use of child labour

 

 

The Secretary-General of the Child Protection Foundation in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon Province, Montri Sinthaweechai, aka “Khru Yun”, reported to the Amphawa district police today (Thursday), to acknowledge charges of assault and illegal use of child labour.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276684-child-protection-chief-in-samut-sakhon-accused-of-assault-and-illegal-use-of-child-labour/

 

Grab delivery service riders protest against allegedly unfair rule changes

 

 

Hundreds of GrabFood and GrabMart riders staged a mass protest today (Thursday), against changes to delivery service rules, issued by their company which, they claim, have resulted in a reduction in their earnings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276685-grab-delivery-service-riders-protest-against-allegedly-unfair-rule-changes/