PHOTO: Russian tourists enjoying Phuket's beach

 

Phuket’s Russian Revolution 2022

 

Phuket is busy again, for the first time since April 2020 when the government closed off the airports and passenger arrivals into Thailand, because of the Covid pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281769-phuket’s-russian-revolution-2022/

Cabbie fined ฿3k, driving license suspended for overcharging passenger

 

 

A Bangkok taxi-driver has been fined 3,000 baht and has had his driving license suspended for 90 days by the Land Transport Department for overcharging a passenger by 299 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281764-cabbie-fined-฿3k-driving-license-suspended-for-overcharging-passenger/

Pheu Thai Party Faces Dissolution Move Over Paetongtarn Visiting Thaksin In HK
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Mr. Sonthiya Sawasdee, right, and Paetongtarn “Oong Ing” Shinawatra with other Pheu Thai Party members, left. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION was yesterday (Dec.27) petitioned to consider taking steps to have the Pheu Thai Party dissolved by court for allegedly breaking the law, given Paetongtarn “Oong Ing” Shinawatra’s recent visit to Hong Kong where she met her fugitive father/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281810-pheu-thai-party-faces-dissolution-move-over-paetongtarn-visiting-thaksin-in-hk/

 

New Zealander Dies In Fall From Kanchanaburi Train

by TNR Staff

 

The spot where the New Zealand tourist plunged to the ground and his body being taken to the hospital. Photos: Naewna

 

A TOURIST from New Zealand slipped and fell from the train that had slowed down for passengers to take photos at Kanchanaburi’s Krasae Cave which was the camp of POWs in World War II, Naewna newspaper said today (Dec. 27).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281811-new-zealander-dies-in-fall-from-kanchanaburi-train/

 

Indian man arrested in Patong for 1,322 days of overstay

 

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – A 44-year-old Indian man was arrested in Patong for 1,322 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281812-indian-man-arrested-in-patong-for-1322-days-of-overstay/

 

Pakistani Man Arrested in Patong for 3,270 Days of Overstay
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – A 35-year-old Pakistani man was arrested in Patong for 3,270 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions the Phuket Immigration Office told the Phuket Express.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281813-pakistani-man-arrested-in-patong-for-3270-days-of-overstay/

 

Famous English Singer Sam Smith visits Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Sam Smith Facebook

 

Samui Island, Surat Thani – A famous English singer Sam Smith visited Samui Island and took many viral photos on Instagram and Facebook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281814-famous-english-singer-sam-smith-visits-samui-island/

Woman’s Body Found in Trash Bin Dumped on Phang Nga Hill
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phang Nga – A woman’s body was found inside a trash bin dumped on a hill in the Phang Nga area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281815-woman’s-body-found-in-trash-bin-dumped-on-phang-nga-hill/ 

 

Italian man who allegedly showed off his genitals to children in Pattaya arrested while trying to flee Thailand
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A foreign man who was accused of flashing his genitalia at kids in Pattaya was nabbed by police and immigration while attempting to flee Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281816-italian-man-who-allegedly-showed-off-his-genitals-to-children-in-pattaya-arrested-while-trying-to-flee-thailand/

 

Chonburi governor and team repaints zebra crossings in Pattaya to prevent accidents during upcoming New Year holiday
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — The governor of Chonburi kick-started a project to repaint zebra crossings in Chonburi in an effort to prevent road accidents during the upcoming New Year holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281817-chonburi-governor-and-team-repaints-zebra-crossings-in-pattaya-to-prevent-accidents-during-upcoming-new-year-holiday/

PM and Ung Ing to do battle in 2023 for the top job with public debt and the economy as key issues

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra (centre) or Ung Ing’s popularity has surged in a matter of weeks together with the Pheu Thai Party after announcing an expansive economic policy platform for the 2023 General Election and a ฿600 a day minimum wage by 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281831-pm-and-ung-ing-to-do-battle-in-2023-for-the-top-job-with-public-debt-and-the-economy-as-key-issues/

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday December 28 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281835-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-december-28-2022/

 

Video: Iron Horse 1 Car 0 - driver escapes death in NE

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Life and death moment

 

The leader of the local council in Prong Madeua sub-district of Muang district Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand, went on Facebook with a video and warning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281840-video-iron-horse-1-car-0-driver-escapes-death-in-ne/

 

Thai Tourist Police ready and willing to look after you 24/7 just call 1155 or download the app

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the Thai Tourist Police were ready to help tourists whether they are Thai or foreigners at this coming New Year celebration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281842-thai-tourist-police-ready-and-willing-to-look-after-you-247-just-call-1155-or-download-the-app/

 

Will the Chinese flock back to Thailand? NZ man dies in Kanchanaburi : Tim Newton Today - Dec 28 
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281845-will-the-chinese-flock-back-to-thailand-nz-man-dies-in-kanchanaburi-tim-newton-today-dec-28/

 

Abbot caught with yaba in his quarters - bought a big stash for his own private use

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the bust of an abbot in Singburi, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281846-abbot-caught-with-yaba-in-his-quarters-bought-a-big-stash-for-his-own-private-use/

Thais reading what in 2022

 

 

Thais do read and they read a lot according to data collected by Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park), so let’s erase that old belief that Thais read just eight lines per year once and for all.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281850-thais-reading-what-in-2022/

 

Agriculture Department to Promote Gelatinous Coconut Cultivation

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Agriculture has announced plans to promote the cultivation of "gelatinous coconuts," citing increasing demand for the fruit, which can fetch up to 60-100 baht per coconut when sold domestically.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281851-agriculture-department-to-promote-gelatinous-coconut-cultivation/

 

Student dead, friend in coma as pick-up hits bike outside Rayong school

 

Daily News Thai Caption: One student dead One in coma

 

Daily News reported on a tragic collision between a pick-up and a pair of M3 female students on their way home in Rayong, eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281852-student-dead-friend-in-coma-as-pick-up-hits-bike-outside-rayong-school/

 

 

Extra Allowance Approved for State Welfare Cardholders

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has approved an additional 200 baht per person for 13 million state welfare card-holders for the month of January 2023, in a move intended to help alleviate rising living costs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281856-extra-allowance-approved-for-state-welfare-cardholders/

 

Six injured as two pick-ups collide head on in Suphanburi - heavily pregnant woman survives

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a collision between two Toyota pick-ups on the Sa Kaeo to Phlap Pla Chai Road in Suphanburi, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281858-six-injured-as-two-pick-ups-collide-head-on-in-suphanburi-heavily-pregnant-woman-survives/

 

Businesswoman goes to the cops over dodgy Beemer she bought from a Kanchanaphisek dealership

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a celebrity lawyer took a lady called  Nareumon Kaewpradap, 42, to the Consumer Protection Division cops over a BMW she bought in the Bangkok area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281861-businesswoman-goes-to-the-cops-over-dodgy-beemer-she-bought-from-a-kanchanaphisek-dealership/

 

It was NOT coffee from Germany - Thai customs seize 18 MB in Ecstasy

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that staff at the central GPO office in Hualampong, Bangkok, became suspicious about a consignment of tea and coffee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281863-it-was-not-coffee-from-germany-thai-customs-seize-18-mb-in-ecstasy/

 

“Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” concludes 2022 with 1.5 trillion Baht tourism revenue

 

Events are taking place all across the kingdom - from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, to Pattaya, Sukhothai, Songkhla, Krabi and many other places.

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281865-“amazing-thailand-countdown-2023”-concludes-2022-with-15-trillion-baht-tourism-revenue/

 

 

 

Long tailbacks on Koh Chang as police chase blocks road

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a chase and subsequent capture of someone believed to be on drugs. It happened on the normally quiet seaside island of Koh Chang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281868-long-tailbacks-on-koh-chang-as-police-chase-blocks-road/

 

Pick-up driver flung to his death from cab - collision came from the rear

 

 

Siam Rath reported on the death of a pick-up driver in Surin, NE Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281869-pick-up-driver-flung-to-his-death-from-cab-collision-came-from-the-rear/

 

Whistleblower exposes alleged misconduct of Thailand’s national park chief

 

Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn 

 

Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn says he decided to report the alleged misconduct of the national park chief because he could not tolerate seeing his colleagues suffer by having to find money to pay bribes, resulting in family problems or being unfairly transferred.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281870-whistleblower-exposes-alleged-misconduct-of-thailand’s-national-park-chief/

 

Woman Arrested for Stealing from Foreign Tourist on Patong Beach
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Thai woman was arrested after she stole from a foreign tourist on Patong Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281871-woman-arrested-for-stealing-from-foreign-tourist-on-patong-beach/

 

Crane Truck Crashes into Power Pole and Vehicles in Phuket, Driver Blames Brake Failure
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A brake failure on a crane truck caused it to crash into a power pole, motorbikes, and a pickup truck in Koh Kaew.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281872-crane-truck-crashes-into-power-pole-and-vehicles-in-phuket-driver-blames-brake-failure/

 

Thailand anticipates windfall from China’s easing of travel restrictions

 

Photo from propertytoday.com

 

Thailand is expected to benefit from China’s recent easing of travel restrictions, and Thai tourism and tourism-related businesses are preparing to cope with a surge in Chinese tourists after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281891-thailand-anticipates-windfall-from-china’s-easing-of-travel-restrictions/