American arrested in Phuket over alleged “stock manipulation”

By Peter Roche

A 54 year old US citizen has been arrested in the Thalang district (north of the island) over alleged stock manipulation and fraud.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283593-american-arrested-in-phuket-over-alleged-“stock-manipulation”/

 

Don’t Rush To Open A Legal Casino In Thailand: Academic
by TNR Staff

 

Las Vegas, The Freemont Street Experience. Photo: Zan Ready (CC BY-SA 2.0)

 

A PROMINENT academic warned that there are both pros and cons to the proposal to open a legal casino in the country but this project should not be rushed and only implemented after effective law enforcement and reforms are in place, Naewna newspaper said. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283595-don’t-rush-to-open-a-legal-casino-in-thailand-academic/

 

One Dead In Restaurant Shooting Involving Drunk Cops
by TNR Staff

 

Police gather evidence at the night restaurant in Songkhla where the shooting took place. Photos: Thai Rath

 

A SHOOTOUT at a night restaurant in Songkhla between two groups of customers with being policemen and their friends left one dead and two injured, Thai Rath newspaper said today (Jan. 15).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283596-one-dead-in-restaurant-shooting-involving-drunk-cops/

 

Thais warned against becoming foreigners’ nominees in businesses reserved for Thai nationals  
 

 

Thai people who allow their names to be used by foreigners as nominees to open businesses reserved for Thai nationals may face prison terms of three years and/or a fine of between 100,000 baht and a million baht, said Thosapone Dansuputra, director-general of Business Development Department, today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283597-thais-warned-against-becoming-foreigners’-nominees-in-businesses-reserved-for-thai-nationals/

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she is ready to be Pheu Thai’s PM candidate
 

Image Credit: Pheu Thai Party’s Facebook

Head of the “Pheu Thai Family”, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, said Sunday that she is ready to stand as the party’s candidate for prime minister in the general elections and that the Pheu Thai Party will only work with parties which embrace democracy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283598-paetongtarn-shinawatra-says-she-is-ready-to-be-pheu-thai’s-pm-candidate/

 

Bangkok cabbies must get meters officially adjusted to new fares
 

 

Taxi drivers must get their meters adjusted before they will be allowed to charge the new fares, an increase of 6% on the old rate, according to the Land Transport Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283599-bangkok-cabbies-must-get-meters-officially-adjusted-to-new-fares/

 

Police officer transferred for drinks party at police station in Sing Buri

 

 

A police officer in In Buri district has been transferred, pending an investigation, after being seen on social media holding a drinks party at a police station before New Year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283600-police-officer-transferred-for-drinks-party-at-police-station-in-sing-buri/

 

 

First Cruise to Koh Samui in 2023 Expected to Generate 5 Million Baht
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

Surat Thani (NNT) - The luxury liner Mein Schiff 5 recently arrived in Koh Samui, becoming the first luxury cruise ship to the island this year. Over 3,000 tourists from Europe visited the island from the ship in a single day for sightseeing and shopping, generating an estimated 5 million baht for the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283601-first-cruise-to-koh-samui-in-2023-expected-to-generate-5-million-baht/

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport Expects Chinese New Year Travel Boost
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi Airport is preparing for higher passenger numbers ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays, projecting up to 140,000 daily arrivals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283602-suvarnabhumi-airport-expects-chinese-new-year-travel-boost/

 

Senators To Pick Candidate For PM In Line With Most MPs: Wanchai

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Senator Wanchai Sonsiri. Photo: Thai Rath

 

MANY SENATORS WOULD almost certainly take the people’s decisions to be made in the next general election into account and endorse a partisan contestant for prime minister who may be supported by most MPs, said Senator Wanchai Sonsiri today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283603-senators-to-pick-candidate-for-pm-in-line-with-most-mps-wanchai/

 

Man arrested with 200,000 meth pills hidden in electric ovens

 

 

Thai anti-narcotic officials have seized 200,000 methamphetamine tablets, hidden in two electric ovens which were found in parcels at a delivery service company in Nonthaburi on Friday, and have arrested the sender.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283604-man-arrested-with-200000-meth-pills-hidden-in-electric-ovens/

 

DSI officials search Bangkok condo for Singaporean suspect in Forex-3D scam

 

 

Officials from the Department of Special Investigation searched a condo in Bangkok’s Bang Phlat area yesterday (Saturday) for a Singaporean man wanted for alleged involvement in the Forex-3D currency futures scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283605-dsi-officials-search-bangkok-condo-for-singaporean-suspect-in-forex-3d-scam/

 

Russian Family Allegedly Abandoned by Tour Boat on Koh Sak, Rescued by Tourist Police
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-A family of six from Russia were relieved last night just offshore of Pattaya after tourist police helped rescue them. The family had been reportedly abandoned by a tour boat company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283606-russian-family-allegedly-abandoned-by-tour-boat-on-koh-sak-rescued-by-tourist-police/

 

No Suspected Sex Workers Found During Pattaya Tourist Police’s Inspection, According to Police
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Tourist Police were satisfied after finding no illegal prostitutes during yesterday’s tour around risky spots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283607-no-suspected-sex-workers-found-during-pattaya-tourist-police’s-inspection-according-to-police/

 

Five Overstaying Pakistani Nationals Arrested Illegally Working at Foundation in Bangkok
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: komchadluek

Bangkok – Five overstaying Pakistani nationals have been arrested for illegally working at a Taiwanese foundation in Prawet District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283608-five-overstaying-pakistani-nationals-arrested-illegally-working-at-foundation-in-bangkok/

 

Pattaya Police Station to Welcome New Chief
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Officers at the Pattaya police station are set to welcome a new superintendent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283609-pattaya-police-station-to-welcome-new-chief/

 

Gold Bracelet Worth 150,000 Baht Returned to British Man in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – A gold bracelet worth 150,000 baht has been returned to a British owner in Patong by a Thai man.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283610-gold-bracelet-worth-150000-baht-returned-to-british-man-in-patong/

 

Missing “Marco Polo” Yacht Found in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket –A missing yacht named “Marco Polo” was found near Indonesia Territorial Water after going missing since last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283611-missing-“marco-polo”-yacht-found-in-phuket/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday January 16 2023

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283612-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-january-16-2023/

 

Bentley driver charged with drug taking - tycoon was high on meth in expressway smash, say police

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that three charges had been made against Suthat Siwaphiromrat, 52, after last week's early morning collision on the expressway in Bangkok between a Bentley, a Pajero and a fire truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283616-bentley-driver-charged-with-drug-taking-tycoon-was-high-on-meth-in-expressway-smash-say-police/

 

Love triangle ends with shooting of two Laotian karaoke ladies - and the death of a cheating husband

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a shooting incident at a karaoke establishment called Yan Wang in the Tha Kham police jurisdiction in Bang Khun Thian, western Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283621-love-triangle-ends-with-shooting-of-two-laotian-karaoke-ladies-and-the-death-of-a-cheating-husband/

Great flaming power banks! China economy stumbles : Tim Newton Today - Jan 16
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283622-great-flaming-power-banks-china-economy-stumbles-tim-newton-today-jan-16/

 

Man, 37, kills his own mum - relative had warned about her psychotic son who didn't take his meds

 

Picture: Tai Rath

 

Lat Krabang police and rescue services went to a four story building in Soi Lat Krabang 26, On Nut Road, yesterday after a mother was battered to death by her son, reported Thai Rath. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283623-man-37-kills-his-own-mum-relative-had-warned-about-her-psychotic-son-who-didnt-take-his-meds/

 

TAT introduces “THE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE @ ISAN”

Shining a spotlight on Northeastern Thai food culture and the addition of the Northeast (Isan) to the 2023 edition of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is introducing “THE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE @ ISAN” activity to promote Thai-Isan food culture and congratulate 33 entries from four representative cities of the Northeast or “Isan” region included in the Bib Gourmand list in the new MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023 edition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283624-tat-introduces-“the-michelin-experience-isan”/

 

Man in Chevy collides with road surfacing machinery in Surin - media suggests poor lighting and signage

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Into loose stones....lost control

 

Muang Surin police and rescue services were called after a Chevrolet car being driven by a 41 year old man span off the road and under the conveyor belt of a road scraper.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283626-man-in-chevy-collides-with-road-surfacing-machinery-in-surin-media-suggests-poor-lighting-and-signage/

 

Chinese New Year will bring a surge of tourists to Thailand

By Peter Roche

 

Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand

The next wave of tourists will come for Chinese New Year and airports around Thailand are bracing for the rise of visitors to celebrate the start of the new lunar year from January 16 to 28.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283627-chinese-new-year-will-bring-a-surge-of-tourists-to-thailand/

 

Laotian woman fled to Thailand after embezzling 4 million baht in her homeland

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Pathum Thani immigration police led by Pol Col Charoenpong Khantilo in conjunction with Klong Luang police arrested a 24 year old Laotian woman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283631-laotian-woman-fled-to-thailand-after-embezzling-4-million-baht-in-her-homeland/

 

Russian Man Wreaks Havoc at 7-11 in Pattaya’s Walking Street
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — A Russian man suddenly went on a rampage and destroyed a 7-11 store on Pattaya’s Walking Street in South Pattaya in the early morning of today, January 16th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283632-russian-man-wreaks-havoc-at-7-11-in-pattaya’s-walking-street/

 

Thai media investigates trouble in Koh Samet - foreign tourists ripped off, operators hit with charges - claims of parks' dept bribery

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to Koh Samet on Thailand's eastern seaboard to investigate after a former director general of the nation's National Parks and now "green MP" Damrong Pidej went on TV to suggest corruption on the holiday island that is part of a national park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283637-thai-media-investigates-trouble-in-koh-samet-foreign-tourists-ripped-off-operators-hit-with-charges-claims-of-parks-dept-bribery/

 

Thai lady's door locking antics lead to the death of her boyfriend - he falls six storeys off balcony

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Fourth year student fell to death off balcony

 

Police in Muang Phitsanulok, northern Thailand were called to Ban Klong sub-district after a 21 year old fourth year Business English student fell to his death from a sixth floor balcony.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283639-thai-ladys-door-locking-antics-lead-to-the-death-of-her-boyfriend-he-falls-six-storeys-off-balcony/