Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 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/ 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5 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/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5 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/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5 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/ 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5 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/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5 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/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 6 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/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 6 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/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 6 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/ 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 6 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/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 160957 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 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/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 28920 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 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/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 28920 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 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/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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