Proposal to extend nightspot closing hours rescheduled to end of November

 

A proposal to extend the legal closing hours for nightlife venues in tourist areas from 2 AM to 4 AM has been rescheduled for consideration by the Cabinet, as more areas have requested the extension, according to Minister of Tourism and Sports Pipat Ratchakitprakarn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277778-proposal-to-extend-nightspot-closing-hours-rescheduled-to-end-of-november/

Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports begs FIFA to lower price of World Cup rights

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports is struggling to scramble for the remaining one billion baht to purchase the broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup that will kick off in Qatar from November 20th to December 18th, or less than a week from today (November 14th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277777-thai-ministry-of-tourism-and-sports-begs-fifa-to-lower-price-of-world-cup-rights/

 

Move Forward MP Seeks Justice For Branding Prayut ‘Criminal’ PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

MOVE FORWARD MP Amaratana Chokpamitkul said Monday (Nov.14) she will be seeking justice in court after turning herself in at a Bangkok police station for branding Prayut Chan-o-cha a ”criminal” prime minister online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277801-move-forward-mp-seeks-justice-for-branding-prayut-‘criminal’-pm/

 

Probe Of Palang Pracharath Over Allegedly Receiving Laundered Money Starts
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION has begun to investigate allegations that the ruling Palang Pracharath Party had unduly received a three million baht donation in cash which may have been laundered by a Chinese-born, Thai-naturalised businessman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277802-probe-of-palang-pracharath-over-allegedly-receiving-laundered-money-starts/

 

Net set to widen on Chinese money gangs, top police officer warns of powerful financial interests
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

‘Big Joke’ or General Surachate Hakparn briefs the media as he met with other senior officers and top investigators at the Royal Thai Police Club in central Bangkok on Sunday. 

General Surachate Hakparn or ‘Big Joke’ underlined that police do not fear being sued by the criminal gangs but said that they had to approach the case from this point with care and diligence as they were fighting groups who were financially very powerful.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277803-net-set-to-widen-on-chinese-money-gangs-top-police-officer-warns-of-powerful-financial-interests/

 

Intoxicated man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing Soi dogs in Pattaya
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-An unidentified Thai man believed to be in his early forties was arrested in Nongprue last night, November 13th, for allegedly sexually abusing two stray dogs outside of a distribution warehouse of a private transport company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277804-intoxicated-man-arrested-for-allegedly-sexually-abusing-soi-dogs-in-pattaya/

 

Boat crew member arrested with methamphetamine pills in Ranong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A boat crew member has been arrested with methamphetamine pills in Ranong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277805-boat-crew-member-arrested-with-methamphetamine-pills-in-ranong/

 

TAT launches ‘Amazing Thailand NFTs’ new tourist experience
Digital Art NFTs designed to encourage tourists to travel more and earn more privileges can be collected at 5 locations in Bangkok and Samut Prakan from 14 November to 14 December, 2022

 

TAT Newsroom

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Amazing Thailand NFTs’ new tourism experience, offering tourists Digital Art NFTs via the YAKS application at 5 landmarks with privileges to travel and explore more, from today until 14 December, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277806-tat-launches-‘amazing-thailand-nfts’-new-tourist-experience/

 

Thailand and Indonesia could soon become home for some lucky Aussies

By 9News Staff

 

Aussies who dream of calling holiday hotspots like Thailand and Indonesia home might soon have their prayers answered as the nations attempt to lure foreigners with an enticing new offer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277807-thailand-and-indonesia-could-soon-become-home-for-some-lucky-aussies/

World Sports News - Tuesday 15 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277808-world-sports-news-tuesday-15-november-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday November 15 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277816-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-november-15-2022/

 

NIDA polls paint a complicated picture for Prime Minister Prayut’s future

 

Opinion – By Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

After the 2014 coup, the then leader of the coup – General Prayut Chan-o-cha came to power insisting that he had never wanted the post of premier for himself.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277817-nida-polls-paint-a-complicated-picture-for-prime-minister-prayut’s-future/

 

What hosting the APEC Summit means to Thailand 

 

 

This week, Thailand will get its moment under the sun when it hosts one of the major diplomatic events of the year — the APEC leaders’ summit — from Monday to Friday.

 

Fill story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277824-what-hosting-the-apec-summit-means-to-thailand/

 

New marijuana regulations could spell the end of vans selling weed, smoking cafes and online flowers

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The new regulations issued last Friday in Thailand concerning the sale and distribution of marijuana could see radical changes in how the drug is sold. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277827-new-marijuana-regulations-could-spell-the-end-of-vans-selling-weed-smoking-cafes-and-online-flowers/

 

Tim Newton Today - Nov 15: Biden-Xi Summit highlights, Patong Hill delays, Covid infections increase

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277830-tim-newton-today-nov-15-biden-xi-summit-highlights-patong-hill-delays-covid-infections-increase/

 

Parents appeal to media after teen boys have their motorcycle stolen at knifepoint

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Danger to society

 

Daily News reported on a brazen incident near a housing estate in Nonthaburi in which two teenage boys had their motorcycle stolen by a gang at knifepoint.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277831-parents-appeal-to-media-after-teen-boys-have-their-motorcycle-stolen-at-knifepoint/

 

APEC leaders return to feast their eyes on Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall has once again been chosen to host world leaders at the APEC Gala Dinner, reprising its role after two decades. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277832-apec-leaders-return-to-feast-their-eyes-on-royal-thai-navy-convention-hall/

 

Teacher/parents go to police after "sergeant" approaches boys to open bank accounts

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Bank accounts for illegal activity

 

Daily News reported that a teacher at a school in Suphanburi and several parents took 8 boys to the U-Thong police to report possible crime after the boys were given money to open bank accounts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277834-teacherparents-go-to-police-after-sergeant-approaches-boys-to-open-bank-accounts/

 

Chonburi chief of provincial police transferred to RTP HQ over incident in Jomtien

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the chief of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat had ordered the immediate transfer of the commander of the Chonburi provincial police away from his duties in the eastern seaboard province. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277836-chonburi-chief-of-provincial-police-transferred-to-rtp-hq-over-incident-in-jomtien/

 

Malaysian tourists drive 33 supercars over the border into Thailand at Betong

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Excitement at Betong border crossing

 

Sanook reported that a group of Malaysian supercar enthusiasts had driven across the border on a trip to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277839-malaysian-tourists-drive-33-supercars-over-the-border-into-thailand-at-betong/

 

Thai Massage Services Available to Press Members Covering APEC 2022
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai massage is recognized internationally among wellness enthusiasts and the spa community. On the occasion of Thailand’s hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2022, Thai massage and spa services will be provided to members of the press covering the event. The aim is to help demonstrate the expert skills of Thai workers to the foreign community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277840-thai-massage-services-available-to-press-members-covering-apec-2022/

 

Prayuth thanks Joe Biden for the meeting - passes on good wishes for granddaughter's wedding and sending Kamala to Bangkok

 

 

Thai government spokesman Anucha Buraphachaisri said that Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha had thanked US President Joe Biden after the pair met at an ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the weekend. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277841-prayuth-thanks-joe-biden-for-the-meeting-passes-on-good-wishes-for-granddaughters-wedding-and-sending-kamala-to-bangkok/

 

Police called to disturbance after teen goes wild: Wanted his mum to pay his outstanding ganja bill

 

Picture: INN

 

Sattahip police chief Pol Col Panya Damlek sent in a patrol after a 16 year old boy was involved in trouble with his mother, reported INN.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277845-police-called-to-disturbance-after-teen-goes-wild-wanted-his-mum-to-pay-his-outstanding-ganja-bill/

 

"One of a kind vehicle in Thailand" - man drives into the back of parked truck in Nonthaburi

 

77kaoded Caption: Only one of these vehicles in Thailand

 

77kaoded reported that a Nissan - a one of a kind in Thailand - hit a pick-up then collided with a parked truck/trailer in Nonthaburi. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277847-one-of-a-kind-vehicle-in-thailand-man-drives-into-the-back-of-parked-truck-in-nonthaburi/

 

Three dead in house fire in Pathum Thani - parents and one year old found huddled in lavatory

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thanyaburi police and rescue services were called to a one story property in Moo 3 Lampakkut sub-district after a fire broke out at 1.45 am today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277849-three-dead-in-house-fire-in-pathum-thani-parents-and-one-year-old-found-huddled-in-lavatory/

 

Thailand Prepared to Support Timor-Leste Bid to Join ASEAN
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has confirmed it is prepared to back efforts by Timor-Leste to gain full membership into the ASEAN bloc as its 11th member.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277850-thailand-prepared-to-support-timor-leste-bid-to-join-asean/

 

PM to Have Bilateral Talks with Many Leaders

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will have bilateral talks with many national leaders during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2022 summit, according to the government spokesman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277852-pm-to-have-bilateral-talks-with-many-leaders/

 

Four tiger cubs seized from man in Thailand’s Mukdahan province

 

 

Thai police and officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation seized four tiger cubs and arrested an alleged wildlife trafficker in the north-eastern province of Mukdahan today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277877-four-tiger-cubs-seized-from-man-in-thailand’s-mukdahan-province/

 

Court to consider petition challenging True-DTAC merger plan

 

 

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has agreed to consider a petition challenging the legitimacy of the decision by the telecom regulator conditionally approving the True-DTAC merger plan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277879-court-to-consider-petition-challenging-true-dtac-merger-plan/

 

Thailand BCG Exhibition Opens for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Alongside discussions taking place at APEC Economic Leaders’ Meetings this week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing “Thailand BCG Exhibition” from now to November 19 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277880-thailand-bcg-exhibition-opens-for-apec-economic-leaders’-week/