Pattaya loan sharks reportedly kidnap and attack 21-year-old female debtor

 

A 21-year-old victim alleged she was kidnapped by four loan sharks and physically assaulted for not being able to repay her debt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279211-pattaya-loan-sharks-reportedly-kidnap-and-attack-21-year-old-female-debtor/

Meteorological Dept Forecasts Strong Cold Winds from Dec 2

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The director-general of the Meteorological Department said that from Dec 2 cold winds would be strong and temperatures will drop by 1-5 degrees Celsius.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279206-meteorological-dept-forecasts-strong-cold-winds-from-dec-2/

Netizens Blast Building A Drain Higher Than The Road
by TNR Staff

 

The drain which is higher than a road in Pattaya. Photo: Matichon

 

GOING viral on Thai social media is this puzzling photo of a drain built in Pattaya that is higher than the road with questions being raised as to where the water will go, Matichon newspaper said Tuesday (Nov. 29).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279240-netizens-blast-building-a-drain-higher-than-the-road/

 

Agency Taking Action After 1,000 Rai Of Corals Found To Be Diseased
by TNR Staff

 

 

THE DEPARTMENT of Marine and Coastal Resources is moving to declare a protected area and recruiting volunteers to help tackle the spread of yellow-band disease among corals spread across a thousand rai, or around 20 kilometres, off five upper and central Gulf of Thailand provinces, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Fill story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279241-agency-taking-action-after-1000-rai-of-corals-found-to-be-diseased/

Bangkok ranks 6th out of 50 cities worldwide in Expat City Ranking 2022, Friendly atmosphere a highlight
By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok ranks 6th out of 50 cities in the Expat City Ranking 2022, performing best for personal finance and worst for working abroad and quality of life.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279242-bangkok-ranks-6th-out-of-50-cities-worldwide-in-expat-city-ranking-2022-friendly-atmosphere-a-highlight/

 

Cannabis law disputes in Thailand continue, as pro and opposition groups debate over “Smoking Rooms” and other issues
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Matichon

 

Regulations around cannabis may be tightened if shops continued to circumvent rules to sell cannabis for recreational purposes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279243-cannabis-law-disputes-in-thailand-continue-as-pro-and-opposition-groups-debate-over-“smoking-rooms”-and-other-issues/

 

Thai Police seize board game in Yala, alleging its illegal, setting off debate between politicians
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Yala – Thai police seized a board game named ‘Patani Colonial Territory’ in Yala which is allegedly illegal, according to Thai police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279244-thai-police-seize-board-game-in-yala-alleging-its-illegal-setting-off-debate-between-politicians/

 

New local road from Kathu to Patong to open on Father’s Day

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A new local road from Kathu to Patong will be officially opened on Father’s Day, December 5th, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279245-new-local-road-from-kathu-to-patong-to-open-on-father’s-day/

 

Offenders tagged for up to 10 years after release as young girls are 31% of females abused annually
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin spoke to the media on Tuesday about the new law coming into force in January 2023.

New law, championed by Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin will come into effect on January 23rd next and is designed to help police deal with the threat posed by a small minority of dangerous and repeat offenders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279246-offenders-tagged-for-up-to-10-years-after-release-as-young-girls-are-31-of-females-abused-annually/

 

World Sports News - Wednesday 30 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279250-world-sports-news-wednesday-30-november-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday November 30 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279252-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-november-30-2022/

 

AIS’ subsidiary seeks court’s injunction to be able to broadcast FIFA World Cup on AIS Playbox

By Thai Enquirer

 

Super Broadband Network (SBN), a unit of Advanced Infor Services Plc (ADVANC), Thailand’s leading provider of mobile telephone, has come out to say that it has filed a petition with the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279254-ais’-subsidiary-seeks-court’s-injunction-to-be-able-to-broadcast-fifa-world-cup-on-ais-playbox/

 

Video: Tourist police crack down on women AND transgenders on Pattaya's Beach Road

 

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Following attempts to crack down on ladyboys offering sex on Pattaya's Beach Road last week the authorities have now targeted ALL sex workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279257-video-tourist-police-crack-down-on-women-and-transgenders-on-pattayas-beach-road/

 

Three more dead at "Bend of 100 Corpses" in NW as bus carrying migrant workers overturns

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported yet another accident at a blackspot on the Mae Sot to Tak Road in Thailand's north west.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279260-three-more-dead-at-bend-of-100-corpses-in-nw-as-bus-carrying-migrant-workers-overturns/

 

Japan is the number one destination for Thais
by Gregers Møller

 

 

A new study by Visa has revealed that the top five destinations that Thai travelers most desire to visit are Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and United Kingdom. The Nordic countries are far down on the list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279261-japan-is-the-number-one-destination-for-thais/

 

Two year old boy missing believed to be victim of gang in a van stealing children

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A distraught mother and father in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, are desperate after their two year old son disappeared from outside their house without a trace. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279262-two-year-old-boy-missing-believed-to-be-victim-of-gang-in-a-van-stealing-children/

 

Tim Newton Today - Nov 30: Thai weed roll-out FAIL, Chinese triad raids, face-masks on BTS
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279263-tim-newton-today-nov-30-thai-weed-roll-out-fail-chinese-triad-raids-face-masks-on-bts/

 

Cabinet gives green light to Don Muang airport expansion plans - finished by 2029

 

Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob. Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the Thai cabinet has agreed to requests from transport minister Saksayam Chidchob to expand Bangkok's Don Muang airport. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279264-cabinet-gives-green-light-to-don-muang-airport-expansion-plans-finished-by-2029/

 

New Guidelines for Covid-19 Treatment Put into Effect Today  

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 30 (TNA) – New guidelines for the Covid-19treatment, put into effect today will adjust dispensing of anti-viral drug and increase the use of Long Acting Antibody (LAAB) for vulnerable patients with underlying health conditions.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279265-new-guidelines-for-covid-19-treatment-put-into-effect-today/

 

South Korean woman who overstayed in Thailand for almost six years arrested in Bangkok after alleged thefts worth over 5 million baht

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Bangkok-A South Korean woman who overstayed in Thailand for 2,116 days, almost six years, was arrested on Sukhumvit Road after allegedly stealing a car, bag, and watch worth 5,300,000 baht from a South Korean friend who is also now being detained for overstaying.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279266-south-korean-woman-who-overstayed-in-thailand-for-almost-six-years-arrested-in-bangkok-after-alleged-thefts-worth-over-5-million-baht/

 

Weed smoking cafes now illegal - checks made on shops in Khao San Road

 

 

Siam Rath reported that the director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong, Phra Nakhon officials and the Chana Songkhram police visited Khao San Road yesterday inspecting shops selling marijuana. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279268-weed-smoking-cafes-now-illegal-checks-made-on-shops-in-khao-san-road/

 

Tourist reunited with 38K diamond ring after she drops it in the sea - Mangorn Chonburi rescue saves day

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that rescue services known as Mangkorn Chonburi (Dragon Chonburi) were called after a Thai female tourist dropped her diamond ring in the sea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279270-tourist-reunited-with-38k-diamond-ring-after-she-drops-it-in-the-sea-mangorn-chonburi-rescue-saves-day/

 

Man buys gold bars with 120,000 baht in ten baht coins

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Saving (10 baht coins) for four years - gets 120K

 

Daily News reported that netizens were wowed by a man who saved 120,000 baht in ten baht coins in just four years. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279273-man-buys-gold-bars-with-120000-baht-in-ten-baht-coins/

 

 

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Marcus Rashford was the star of the show as England deservedly and expectedly beat Wales last night 3-0.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279278-is-it-coming-home-rashford-stars-for-england-as-three-lions-top-group-b-wales-eliminated/

 

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Four killed and dozens injured in bus accident in Tak Province
 

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Three migrant workers from Myanmar and a Thai bus driver were killed and about 40 others injured when their bus crashed through a road barrier into a roadside ditch and overturned in the Mueang district of Tak Province on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279260-three-more-dead-at-bend-of-100-corpses-in-nw-as-bus-carrying-migrant-workers-overturns/?do=findComment&comment=17757360

 

Thailand has its first case of Deltacron, patient has recovered

 

 

The Thai Medical Sciences Department has detected the country’s first infection of the COVID-19 Omicron XBC variant, or Deltacron. The patient has, however, already recovered from the disease, said Dr. Supakit Sirilak, the department’s director-general, today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279281-thailand-has-its-first-case-of-deltacron-patient-has-recovered/

 

BTS train fares to increase 1-3 baht on January 1st

 

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Commuters using the Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS) train service on the Sukhumvit and Silom routes will be charged an additional 1-3 baht beginning on January 1st, according to the company.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279301-bts-train-fares-to-increase-1-3-baht-on-january-1st/

 

PM Inaugurates ROV Free Fight by MDES, Wishes Players Success

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The ROV Free Fight by MDES e-sports tournament has commenced as part of the “Thailand 4.0 The Future and Beyond” seminar and exhibition in Bangkok. The prime minister has expressed his support for allocating space for members of the younger generation to display their potential and contribute to the economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279302-pm-inaugurates-rov-free-fight-by-mdes-wishes-players-success/

 

Thailand Travelution Digital Tech Show For Tourism Industry Commences

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Travelution 2022, the first digital technology show for the Thai tourism sector, has commenced at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The event is aimed at reinforcing the government’s policy of leveraging digital technology in all aspects of national development.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279303-thailand-travelution-digital-tech-show-for-tourism-industry-commences/

 

6 Billion Baht Approved for Flood Compensation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has endorsed a new scheme to compensate victims of this year’s flooding disaster, with a 6.26 billion baht budget set to compensate more than one million households.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279304-6-billion-baht-approved-for-flood-compensation