webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Flickr/J. Garcia Over 11,500 Thai drivers have had points deducted since system launched A total of 11,548 road users have had points deducted from their licences since the new system launched on January 9. According to a Nation Thailand report, the offence that occurs the most is failure to show proof of having paid annual vehicle registration fees. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285191-over-11500-thai-drivers-have-had-points-deducted-since-system-launched/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 New Pattaya Police Chief Vows to Take The Best Care of Tourists and Residents The new police chief of the Pattaya police station Pol. Col. Thanapong Phothi declared to prioritize tourists’ safety, as he was welcomed with open arms at the station today, February 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285193-new-pattaya-police-chief-vows-to-take-the-best-care-of-tourists-and-residents/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Trat Hit By Toxic Smoke From Forest Fires In Cambodia by TNR Staff Smoke from forest fires in Cambodia floats to Trat province. Photos: Naewna PEOPLE living in large parts of eastern Trat province are suffering from toxic smoke that drifted across the border from forest fires raging in Cambodia despite the Thai military having built an understanding with the neighbouring country that this should not occur, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285234-trat-hit-by-toxic-smoke-from-forest-fires-in-cambodia/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Search resumes for German who jumped into the sea off a Koh Pha-ngan ferry The search resumed Wednesdayin the seas around Koh Pha-ngan, in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani, for a German tourist who jumped into the sea from a double-decked ferry last night, as it was heading for Koh Samui. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285235-search-resumes-for-german-who-jumped-into-the-sea-off-a-koh-pha-ngan-ferry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 End-2023 Memorandum to Launch Phuket Expressway Development by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has disclosed that the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the winner of the bid on the Kathu-Patong expressway construction bid will happen at the end of this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285236-end-2023-memorandum-to-launch-phuket-expressway-development/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 Thailand Forecasts 30 Million Foreign Tourists in 2023 By Tanakorn Panyadee The Tourism Industry Council of Thailand predicted to see more than 30 million tourists traveling to Thailand throughout 2023, pumping 3 trillion baht into the country’s economic circulation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285237-thailand-forecasts-30-million-foreign-tourists-in-2023/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 Phuket Officials Clarify About Alleged Extortion of Money From Saudi Arabian Tourist By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The President of the Andaman Guide Association has clarified about a rumor about officers allegedly extorting money from a Saudi Arabian tourist. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285238-phuket-officials-clarify-about-alleged-extortion-of-money-from-saudi-arabian-tourist/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Thai EPL football chairman relieves Leicester of outstanding debts of 8 billion baht to King Power International The Srivaddhanaprabha family have overseen Leicester City's rise to Premier League, their title success in 2016 and their FA Cup victory in 2021 Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has cleared the club's outstanding £194m debt to parent company King Power International (KPI). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285239-leicester-city-thai-chairman-relieves-club-of-outstanding-debts-of-£194m-to-king-power-international/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 British family's heartbreaking ordeal after loved one died in Thailand bike accident - and the journey to bring him home‘IT HAS been hell, and he’s still over there.’ By Sophie Lewis Anthony Murphy A Fareham family is heartbroken after their beloved grandfather has died in a motorbike accident in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285240-british-familys-heartbreaking-ordeal-after-loved-one-died-in-thailand-bike-accident-and-the-journey-to-bring-him-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 2 February 2023 It was confirmed yesterday that the government will proceed with amending drugs laws, to make it illegal to be in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet, at the moment individuals are permitted to have 15. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285253-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-2-february-2023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 How to fortify yourself against online scams Thailand was shocked recently by reports of online fraud victims claiming that hackers had secured access to their personal information through their charging cables, and used the stolen information to illegally transfer money out of their bank accounts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285254-how-to-fortify-yourself-against-online-scams/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Vaping, extortion and Thai police, Bangkok chokes on air pollution : Tim Newton Today - Feb 2 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285258-vaping-extortion-and-thai-police-bangkok-chokes-on-air-pollution-tim-newton-today-feb-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Chuwit bombshell: Claims massive organised met police racket nets "central fund" 324 MB/ month - "Sky" arrives in Bangkok Daily News Thai Caption: Getting money for Met HQ (crossed out on whiteboard : Casinos). Former MP and massage parlour boss turned whistleblower-in-chief in Thailand, Chuwit Kamolwisit has made his most damning accusations yet about the sheer scale of RTP corruption. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285260-chuwit-bombshell-claims-massive-organised-met-police-racket-nets-central-fund-324-mb-month-sky-arrives-in-bangkok/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Lawyer Confirms Vaping in Thailand Prohibited by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - A prominent lawyer has warned the public about the consequences of possessing an e-cigarette or vaping device in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285265-lawyer-confirms-vaping-in-thailand-prohibited/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thailand Corruption: School director caught red-handed with "brown envelope" stuffed with cash - profiting from kid's lunch money Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a sensational case in which a sting caught a Bangkok school director red-handed with a brown envelope at his desk. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285267-thailand-corruption-school-director-caught-red-handed-with-brown-envelope-stuffed-with-cash-profiting-from-kids-lunch-money/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Udon: Senior policeman killed crossing the road "going to relieve himself" - he's hit twice and dragged on dark street Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on an accident in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, in which a pedestrian crossing the road was hit by a pick-up then dragged for 50 meters by a sedan coming in the opposite direction on a dark street. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285270-udon-senior-policeman-killed-crossing-the-road-going-to-relieve-himself-hes-hit-twice-and-dragged-on-dark-street/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Bangkok Ranked 3rd Most Polluted City BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – Bangkok on Thursday came third in IQAir’s city pollution rankings, which compare more than 100 cities worldwide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285273-bangkok-ranked-3rd-most-polluted-city/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Air Pollution Hits Unhealthy Levels in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, Feb 2 (TNA) – The northern province of Chiang Mai on Wednesday was blanketed with haze from forest fires while the visibility was reduced, many people suffered eye and nose irritation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285274-air-pollution-hits-unhealthy-levels-in-chiang-mai/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thai woman in massive rant: Complains about foreign tourists getting better treatment than Thais 77kaoded Thai Caption: Tourist complains about two levels of service 77kaoded reported on a TikTok post under the name "thetharm" that featured three videos of a Thai woman having a go at tourism operators and hotel staff. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285275-thai-woman-in-massive-rant-complains-about-foreign-tourists-getting-better-treatment-than-thais/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thailand Named Top Destination for Chinese Travelers by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is emerging as a popular destination among Chinese travelers, as they look to travel internationally after more than two years of travel restrictions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285276-thailand-named-top-destination-for-chinese-travelers/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 New chief didn't appear with his wife and mistress at ceremony - friends were just "'avin' a laff" Picture: Thai Rath The spokesman for the Kalasin police explained away an amusing incident after a senior policeman's elevation to a new job had Thai netizens laughing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285278-new-chief-didnt-appear-with-his-wife-and-mistress-at-ceremony-friends-were-just-avin-a-laff/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Bangkok City Hall Urges People to Work from Home BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) urged city residents to work from home from February 2-4. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285279-bangkok-city-hall-urges-people-to-work-from-home/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Bangkok cabby refused a fare - then attacked would-be passenger with a knife - claims the other guy started it Daily News Thai Caption: Big trouble A Bangkok taxi driver who witnesses said refused a fare outside the Arnoma Hotel in the Lumpini area of Bangkok has been arrested by the Lumpini police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285280-bangkok-cabby-refused-a-fare-then-attacked-would-be-passenger-with-a-knife-claims-the-other-guy-started-it/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thai court orders EM tags removed from five anti-establishment protesters The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court in Bangkok agreed to the request of five anti-establishment protesters yesterday (Wednesday), to have electronic monitoring (EM) tags removed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285300-thai-court-orders-em-tags-removed-from-five-anti-establishment-protesters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Bhumjaithai and Move Forward parties in spat over hospital director’s transfer The pro-government Bhumjaithai Party and the opposition Move Forward Party are engaged in a spat over the recent transfer of the director of Chana District Hospital, Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit, to Saba Yoi District Hospital as its new director. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285301-bhumjaithai-and-move-forward-parties-in-spat-over-hospital-director’s-transfer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thailand’s Corruption Ranking Improves in 2022 BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, Thailand’s corruption standing improved by 9 places to 101st out of 180 countries, compared to 110th in 2021. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285302-thailand’s-corruption-ranking-improves-in-2022/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thai Workers Benefit from Thai-South Korean Labor Deal BANGKOK (NNT) - A labor cooperation deal signed between Thailand and South Korea is offering opportunities for skilled Thai workers to work in South Korea for well-paid positions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285303-thai-workers-benefit-from-thai-south-korean-labor-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thailand Sets Rice Export Target at 7.5 Million Tons For 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has set its 2023 rice export target to 7.5 million tons in alignment with strong demands and the volatility of the Baht currency. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285304-thailand-sets-rice-export-target-at-75-million-tons-for-2023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Intoxicated Man Stabs Himself in Sri Racha in Front of Shocked Crowd A man went wild and stabbed himself four times after drinking alcohol in Chonburi’s Sri Racha district yesterday, February 1st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285305-intoxicated-man-stabs-himself-in-sri-racha-in-front-of-shocked-crowd/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Pattaya Passport Office Relocated to Central Pattaya PHOTO: กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ The Pattaya Passport Office will be relocated to Central Pattaya (Room No. 449/2, 4th floor next to the Parking Entrance). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285306-pattaya-passport-office-relocated-to-central-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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