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Tourists wait for their boats in Phuket, Thailand. Photo by Reuters

 

American tourists spend more money than Europeans in Thailand: survey
By Hoang Phong

Americans spend an average of 96,269 baht (US$2,887) per person while traveling in Thailand, higher than European visitors, who spend $2,684, a survey shows.

 

Full story:: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285580-american-tourists-spend-more-money-than-europeans-in-thailand-survey/

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Senior Thai Police Orders Strict New Checkpoint Rules in Response to Extortion Cases
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

National — Thai checkpoint police have been ordered by the national police chief to store their body cam recordings for at least 20 days, following viral extortion cases against visiting tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285582-senior-thai-police-orders-strict-new-checkpoint-rules-in-response-to-extortion-cases/

 

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New Highly Addictive Substance Mixed In Meth Pills: ‘Zero Baht’ Doctor
by TNR Staff

 

Dr. Somkiat Kijthamachet. Photo: Naewna

 

A DOCTOR who runs a free clinic in Krabi warned today (Feb. 5) that he has come across methamphetamine pills with a new highly-addictive substance mixed in them that leads to immediate addiction, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285583-new-highly-addictive-substance-mixed-in-meth-pills-‘zero-baht’-doctor/

 

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Surakiart Now Tipped As Pheu Thai’s Top Contender For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai. Photo: Thai Rath

 

FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER Surakiart Sathirathai will likely be proclaimed at the last minute as the top person among a trio of Pheu Thai partisan candidates for prime minister, said a partisan source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285585-surakiart-now-tipped-as-pheu-thai’s-top-contender-for-pm/

 

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Hot weather forecast as February ends
By Editor

 

 
A thermometer shows hight temperature during a heatwave on the beach.

Thailand’s dry season is forecast to begin at the end of February, 1-2 weeks later than normal, but average temperatures will be higher than last year, reaching 40-43°C in some areas from mid-March to mid-April.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285586-hot-weather-forecast-as-february-ends/

 

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8% of Japanese firms in Thailand plan to move new business into the kingdom despite cost rises
by Joseph O' Connor

 

(Right) The President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Thailand has revealed that 25% of Japanese firms currently in Thailand plan to expand in 2023 while only 1% have plans to contract. The good news comes despite a fall in confidence at the end of 2022 and also with the news that 8% of Japanese firms here are planning to move business concerns to Thailand from other countries in 2023. Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow (inset centre)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285587-8-of-japanese-firms-in-thailand-plan-to-move-new-business-into-the-kingdom-despite-cost-rises/

 

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PM2.5 DANGERS – guidelines issued by the ministry of education
By Editor

 

 
As Thailand continues to grapple with the ongoing air pollution crisis, officials have provided guidelines for students and school staff.  The Ministry of Education has provided school safety guidelines for students and staff to protect themselves from PM2.5.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285588-pm25-dangers-–-guidelines-issued-by-the-ministry-of-education/

 

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Thailand’s democracy index for 2022 jumps to 55th place in world ranking

 

 

Thailand’s Democracy Index for 2022 improved significantly over 2021, jumping 17 places to 55th out of 167 countries, according to Acting Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri, citing the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2022 Democracy Index.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285589-thailand’s-democracy-index-for-2022-jumps-to-55th-place-in-world-ranking/

 

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Russian Tourists Help to Clean Up Beach on Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui Island, Surat Thani – Russian tourists helped in collecting garbage at a beach on Samui Island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285590-russian-tourists-help-to-clean-up-beach-on-samui-island/

 

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American Tourist Helped After Getting Lost at Krating Cape in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – An American tourist was helped after he got lost at Krating Cape, southwest of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285591-american-tourist-helped-after-getting-lost-at-krating-cape-in-phuket/

 

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Pattaya Restaurant Reportedly Encroaching on Na Jomtien Beach Draws Harsh Criticism
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya residents and netizens were peeved after a famous restaurant situated on a beachside reportedly put chairs and tables on the Na Jomtien Beach to accept customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285592-pattaya-restaurant-reportedly-encroaching-on-na-jomtien-beach-draws-harsh-criticism/

 

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Digital IDs Approved for Use in Boarding Domestic Flights

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has approved the use of digital IDs to verify passengers’ identities when boarding domestic flights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285593-digital-ids-approved-for-use-in-boarding-domestic-flights/

 

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24 Billion Baht Allocated to Boost EV Battery Production
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has set aside a budget of 24 billion baht to subsidize domestic manufacturing of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285594-24-billion-baht-allocated-to-boost-ev-battery-production/

 

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World’s Top 4 female golfers head to Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 to join the star-studded line-up 

 

Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, MinJee Lee and Atthaya Thitikul amongst the field of 72 set to compete for the prestigious title at Siam Country Club Old Course, Chonburi province, from February 23rd-26th, 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285595-world’s-top-4-female-golfers-head-to-honda-lpga-thailand-2023 to-join-the-star-studded-line-up/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 6 February 2023

 

 

Todays news stories: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285602-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-6-february-2023/

 

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Canadian owner escapes injury as fire ravages 20 million baht luxury home in Pattaya

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Sanook reported that Pol Lt Siriyakorn Khongpetchsak of the Nong Prue police was alerted to a fire at a luxury home in Moo 13 yesterday at around 1.30 pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285603-canadian-owner-escapes-injury-as-fire-ravages-20-million-baht-luxury-home-in-pattaya/

 

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Video: Russian airline aborts takeoff after tire explodes on runway at Phuket Airport

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Aircraft tire explodes

 

Video on Youtube shows fire coming from the underside of a passenger plane (at 5-6 seconds) during takeoff from Phuket International Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285606-video-russian-airline-aborts-takeoff-after-tire-explodes-on-runway-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Fire razes police training school in Chonburi - short circuit expected

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a police training center known as "Khao Noi School" belonging to Region 2 of the Royal Thai Police burnt down yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285608-fire-razes-police-training-school-in-chonburi-short-circuit-expected/

 

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Take off emergency in Phuket, nightclub 'harassment' : Tim Newton Today - Feb 6
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285611-take-off-emergency-in-phuket-nightclub-harassment-tim-newton-today-feb-6/

 

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Seven meter long whale shark delights dive trip tourists off Rayong coast

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that they were alerted by staff of The Toy Tour who had taken tourists on a dive trip to see corals 13 nautical miles off the Rayong coast in Klaeng district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285615-seven-meter-long-whale-shark-delights-dive-trip-tourists-off-rayong-coast/

 

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Young Myanmar worker killed by lightning atop construction site in northern Bangkok

 

 

Thai Rath reported that a 21 year old construction worker was hit and killed by lightning on the 21st floor of a building being built in the Chom Phon area of Chatuchak in northern Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285616-young-myanmar-worker-killed-by-lightning-atop-construction-site-in-northern-bangkok/

 

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Tragic death of father crushed under the wheels of 18 wheel truck at Chonburi crossroads

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Bo Thong police and rescue services were called after a father who had been with his child and wife waiting at the lights on a motorcycle was crushed under the back wheel of 18 wheel truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285619-tragic-death-of-father-crushed-under-the-wheels-of-18-wheel-truck-at-chonburi-crossroads/

 

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Five children hurt - two seriously - after suffering burns at scouts and guides camp at school in NE

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Worrying condition

 

Daily News followed up with reports from parents after five boys were burned at an event for scouts and guides at a school in Nong Sang district of Nong Bua Lamphu province in NE Thailand on Friday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285623-five-children-hurt-two-seriously-after-suffering-burns-at-scouts-and-guides-camp-at-school-in-ne/

 

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Police Announce Procurement Plans for Traffic Barriers and Electronic Devices
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has announced plans to spend 22 million baht on road checkpoints, complete with light signals and stop signs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285624-police-announce-procurement-plans-for-traffic-barriers-and-electronic-devices/

 

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Video: Serial safe cracking duo busted after 32 thefts from PT gas stations across NE

 

Video screenshot

 

Police officers from a special Hanuman task force connected to the Crime Suppression Division served arrest and search warrants on a husband and wife pair of safe-crackers in Roi-Et, north eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285626-video-serial-safe-cracking-duo-busted-after-32-thefts-from-pt-gas-stations-across-ne/

 

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Suthisan police bust "new" place of prostitution

 

Picture: Siam Rath

Siam Rath reported that Sutthisan police in Bangkok went to one of two new Ab Ob Nuat - soapy massage establishments - opened in their area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285627-suthisan-police-bust-new-place-of-prostitution/

 

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Python flees death from pack of dogs - rescue get her down from cables - lottery riches await!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a lady called Thipparat, 54, called rescue services after a three meter long female python took up residence on electric cables outside her house in Sattahip, Chonburi yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285630-python-flees-death-from-pack-of-dogs-rescue-get-her-down-from-cables-lottery-riches-await/

 

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Singer attacked on stage at a pub in a Bangkok suburb

 

 

A well-known singer was attacked while performing on the stage of a pub in the Rangsit district of Pathum Thani Province on Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285632-singer-attacked-on-stage-at-a-pub-in-a-bangkok-suburb/

 

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First Chinese group tour in 3 years landed in Bangkok Monday morning

 

 

The first tour group from China, since the end of COVID-19 restrictions, arrived in Bangkok this morning (Monday) on a direct Spring Airlines flight from Guangzhou. The Chinese Government is allowing group tours to visit 20 countries, including Thailand, effective from today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285653-first-chinese-group-tour-in-3-years-landed-in-bangkok-monday-morning/

 

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Thailand Sees Highest Jump on 2022 Democracy Index by EIU

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has indicated that Thailand has seen the highest increase in its total score for the unit’s 2022 Democracy Index, reflecting the government’s efforts to provide democratic foundations for younger generations in the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285654-thailand-sees-highest-jump-on-2022-democracy-index-by-eiu/