Flickr/Roberto Trombetta

 

Bangkok world’s #1 trending destination in 2022 – Airbnb

 

Airbnb, the online homestay booking platform says the top trending destination in the world during 2022 was Bangkok. And for 2023, it’s still doing well, at number 5 of global trending destinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281457-bangkok-world’s-1-trending-destination-in-2022-–-airbnb/

Wonderfruit Festival in Banglamung releases statement about two foreigners found unconscious who later passed away, officials investigating
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Two foreigners were found unconscious during the Wonderfruit Festival in the greater Pattaya area and they were later pronounced dead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281493-wonderfruit-festival-in-banglamung-releases-statement-about-two-foreigners-found-unconscious-who-later-passed-away-officials-investigating/

 

Ex-conscript suspect turns himself in after allegedly shooting neighbors in the Pattaya area
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung, Chonburi — An ex-conscript suspect who allegedly shot his neighbor in the head and injured another man in a dispute over a land sale surrendered to the police

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281494-ex-conscript-suspect-turns-himself-in-after-allegedly-shooting-neighbors-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

 

Many Foreigners Donate Blood after Massive Shortage of Rh Negative Blood in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – Foreigners donated blood after a massive shortage of Rh Negative in Phuket due to increasing numbers of foreigners who have been involved in accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281495-many-foreigners-donate-blood-after-massive-shortage-of-rh-negative-blood-in-phuket/

 

Tourists flock to Samui Island before New Year’s festival
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Samui Island, Surat Thani – Tourists have flocked up on a beach on Samui Island before the Christmas and New Year’s festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281496-tourists-flock-to-samui-island-before-new-year’s-festival/

 

Sunken Warship’s Life Jacket Found Near Koh Tao
by TNR Staff 

 

The life jacket recovered from the sea off Koh Tao Dec. 23, 2023. Photos: Matichon

 

A LIFE JACKET from HTMS 442 Sukhothai that sank off Prachuab Khiri Khan on Sunday night (Dec. 18) was found floating near Koh Tao, almost a hundred nautical miles away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281497-sunken-warship’s-life-jacket-found-near-koh-tao/

Four illegally run pharmacies raided in Bangkok - caught dispensing "Tramadol" cocktail to youth

 

Daily News Thai Caption:  Fake Pharma!

 

Daily News reported that four pharmacies in the Bangkok area had been raided after complaints of illegal activity from the Food and Drug Administration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281507-four-illegally-run-pharmacies-raided-in-bangkok-caught-dispensing-tramadol-cocktail-to-youth/

 

2022 review: Prayut not ready to say goodbye despite toughest year as PM

 

 

2022 was likely the most challenging year in Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s political career, which began when he came to power via the military coup he led in May 2014.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281512-2022-review-prayut-not-ready-to-say-goodbye-despite-toughest-year-as-pm/

 

OPINION

 

RTP set to actually do their job at New Year 2023! But what about the rest of the year?

 

 

Thai Rath faithfully reported on the comments of Pol Maj-Gen Achayon Kraithong about what the Royal Thai Police intend to do at New Year to prevent crime and road accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281515-rtp-set-to-actually-do-their-job-at-new-year-2023-but-what-about-the-rest-of-the-year/

 

Korat police shoot at each other in "misunderstanding" over "yaba" drugs deal

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Police shoot at each other

 

Daily News reported on a disastrous mistake in which two police forces ended up shooting at each other causing a severe injury to one officer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281517-korat-police-shoot-at-each-other-in-misunderstanding-over-yaba-drugs-deal/

 

Restaurant owner dragged out and kicked by "well connected" mob in NE - police "running scared"; over 2 am closing

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Kicking attack

 

Daily News were contacted by a restaurant owner called Sonthaya Phansamdaeng, 48, who had CCTV evidence that showed he was attacked on November 27th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281519-restaurant-owner-dragged-out-and-kicked-by-well-connected-mob-in-ne-police-running-scared-over-2-am-closing/

 

Next Thai election: Gloves off for wealthy "Rat" vs "Power Grabber" - it's Anutin vs Prayut

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Deputy prime minister and health supremo Anutin Charnvirakul said he welcomed the news that PM Prayut Chan-ocha had thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for the next Thai election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281521-next-thai-election-gloves-off-for-wealthy-rat-vs-power-grabber-its-anutin-vs-prayut/

 

Khao San Road cancels 31st December "Countdown" event but still open for business

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that Khao San Road became the latest high profile tourist venue to cancel their special "countdown" event on New Year's Eve.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281526-khao-san-road-cancels-31st-december-countdown-event-but-still-open-for-business/

 

Cabby dead in train/taxi collision in northern Bangkok

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na had some dramatic pictures after a train collided with a Bangkok cab at a level crossing in the Laksi area of the Thai capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281528-cabby-dead-in-traintaxi-collision-in-northern-bangkok/

 

Injured Bryde's Whale pushed out to deeper waters off Trat

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Better off in deeper waters

 

Daily News reported that Thai marine and coastal authorities responded yesterday when a large Bryde's Whale got into difficulties in Ao Krood bay off Muang district of Trat, eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281529-injured-brydes-whale-pushed-out-to-deeper-waters-off-trat/

 

Drone deployed in night-time search for missing HTMS Sukhothai crew
 

 

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has deployed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to conduct a night search for the 22 crew members of the sunken HTMS Sukhothai who are still missing in the Gulf of Thailand, according to RTN Spokesman Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281530-drone-deployed-in-night-time-search-for-missing-htms-sukhothai-crew/

 

Chinese illicit influence scandals in Thailand
Author: Greg Raymond, ANU

 

 

Two scandals converged in November 2022 in Thailand, forming a perfect storm that threatens the government party Phalang Pracharat’s already shaky prospects at the upcoming 2023 national election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281532-chinese-illicit-influence-scandals-in-thailand/

 

Asia Album: "Underwater Santa" performs to greet upcoming Christmas in Thailand

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

 

A diver dressed in a Santa Claus costume performs at the Bangkok Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

 

Pictures: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281533-asia-album-underwater-santa-performs-to-greet-upcoming-christmas-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 26 December 2022 

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