Thousands of schoolchildren took part in many games in the event hall at Central Plaza, Korat on Saturday and Sunday.

 

ASEAN NOW columnist Rooster wins NE Thailand Scrabble Championships

 

ASEAN NOW's Saturday columnist Rooster won the north eastern Scrabble championships Open Division held at the weekend in Central Plaza, Korat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287672-asean-now-columnist-rooster-wins-ne-thailand-scrabble-championships/

 

Thai PM says he is a son of the north-east as he seeks its people’s support
 

Image Courtesy: United Thai Nation Party’s Facebook

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he is a native son of the north-east son and urged its people not to desert him, as he unveiled some of the United Thai Nation Party’s policies at a campaign rally held in the north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287674-thai-pm-says-he-is-a-son-of-the-north-east-as-he-seeks-its-people’s-support/

 

Paetongtarn to be Pheu Thai party’s candidate for PM
 

Image Courtesy: Pheu Thai Party’s Facebook

Speaking to thousands of Chiang Rai people, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, Cholnan Srikaew, announced that the party had nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the party’s candidate for the country’s next prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287675-paetongtarn-to-be-pheu-thai-party’s-candidate-for-pm/

 

Chuan blasts party-hopping politicians

 

 

Former leader of the Democrat Party, Chuan Leekpai, has blasted party-hopping politicians for only pursuing self-interest and claimed that some MPs in Thailand’s oldest political party have been offered huge sums of money to switch parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287676-chuan-blasts-party-hopping-politicians/

 

Khaosan pub security guard fired for allegedly assaulting foreign tourist
 

 

A Thai security guard at a pub at Bangkok’s Khaosan area has been dismissed after he allegedly slapped the face of a tourist accused of stealing a bottle of drinking water.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287677-khaosan-pub-security-guard-fired-for-allegedly-assaulting-foreign-tourist/

 

Some 23 Million Voters To Snub Pro-Prayut Parties, Candidates: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Top: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha campaigning, Feb. 25, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

SOME 23 MILLION VOTERS are expected to reject any parties and candidates who may have vowed to endorse Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s design to prolong his rule after an upcoming general election, according to a noted academic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287678-some-23-million-voters-to-snub-pro-prayut-parties-candidates-academic/

 

Thaksin In HK To Monitor Pheu Thai Campaign In Chiang Mai
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra with his daughter Paetongtarn in Hong Kong last December. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra has arrived in Hong Kong today (Feb.25) with intent to monitor an ongoing electoral campaign in northern Thailand where his daughter Paetongtarn is wooing popular support, a partisan source said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287680-thaksin-in-hk-to-monitor-pheu-thai-campaign-in-chiang-mai/

 

Call Centre Scammers Steal 16 Million Baht From Chonburi Businessman
by TNR Staff

 

The victim Mr. Watchara Srichuengcharoenchai, right, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Kampol Leelaprapaporn, left. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A BUSINESSMAN in Chonburi lost 16 million baht in a call-centre scam after the fraudsters tricked him into installing what was claimed to be an Internal Trade Department app to update data but instead took control of his mobile phone and drained out the money from his bank accounts, Thai Rath newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287681-call-centre-scammers-steal-16-million-baht-from-chonburi-businessman/

 

Thaksin’s Right-Hand Man Denies Seeing Boss In HK
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left in top photo  and deputy Pheu Thai leader Bhumtham Vejchayachai. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DEPUTY PHEU THAI leader Bhumtham Vejchayachai, largely viewed as former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s right-hand man denied he is seeing his boss in Hong Kong over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287682-thaksin’s-right-hand-man-denies-seeing-boss-in-hk/

 

Bangkok Ranks 30th Best City Globally and 2nd Best in ASEAN, Says Famous Tourism Consulting Company
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok has been honored as the 30th best city in the world out of 100 countries and the 2nd best city in ASEAN, Resonance Consultancy, a leading global advisor in destination development, says.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287683-bangkok-ranks-30th-best-city-globally-and-2nd-best-in-asean-says-famous-tourism-consulting-company/

 

Pattaya Police Reportedly Find Bottles of Homemade Liquor at Warehouse After Fire
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Police discovered what they explained as bottles of homemade liquor at a warehouse that went up in flames early this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287684-pattaya-police-reportedly-find-bottles-of-homemade-liquor-at-warehouse-after-fire/

 

Thai Tea Named 7th Best Non-alcoholic Drink In The World by TasteAtlas
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thai tea was ranked seventh among the top 100 Best Rated Non-alcoholic Beverages in the world by TasteAtlas, a travel guide platform.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287685-thai-tea-named-7th-best-non-alcoholic-drink-in-the-world-by-tasteatlas/

 

Law Enforcement Officers Inspect Tree Town and Soi Buakhao in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat 

 

 

Pattaya – Relevant law enforcement officers inspected Tree Town and Soi Buakhao in Central Pattaya as part of a safety and a crime free campaign in the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287686-law-enforcement-officers-inspect-tree-town-and-soi-buakhao-in-pattaya/

 

More than 2,400 European Tourists from Cruise Ship Arrive on Samui Island Before Heading to Sri Racha
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui Island, Surat Thani – A cruise ship arrived on Samui Island with more than 2,400 European passengers that is set to generate at least five million Baht for a one day trip before heading to Sri Racha in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287687-more-than-2400-european-tourists-from-cruise-ship-arrive-on-samui-island-before-heading-to-sri-racha/

 

Phuket Airport Celebrates New Route from Southern China
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Phuket — The Phuket International Airport welcomed with open arms a Chinese flight from Hainan Airlines which flew from the southernmost part of China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287688-phuket-airport-celebrates-new-route-from-southern-china/

 

Anutin rejects Chuwit’s claims about Bangkok’s mass transit Orange line and Bhumjaithai’s odds
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit made his presence felt outside Government House on Wednesday as his anti-corruption campaign took aim at the Orange line infrastructure project in Bangkok overseen by the Ministry of Transport and which is already the subject of an Administrative Court lawsuit related to the bidding process for the western segment of the line. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, speaking later to reporters, described the comments made by Mr Chuwit suggesting irregularity and monies diverted from the project were targeted at the Bhumjaithai Party which oversees the key ministry with Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob being the party’s Secretary-general.

Chuwit arrived at Government House on Wednesday and waved the Thai flag before being invited inside to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287689-anutin-rejects-chuwit’s-claims-about-bangkok’s-mass-transit-orange-line-and-bhumjaithai’s-odds/

 

Fire Destroys Diving Tour Boat in Phang Nga
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phang Nga-A fire has destroyed a diving tour boat parked at a pier in the Tai Mueang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287690-fire-destroys-diving-tour-boat-in-phang-nga/

 

Patong Trying to Solve Algae Blooming on Beach
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Authorities in Patong are trying to solve a problem of algae blooming on the beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287691-patong-trying-to-solve-algae-blooming-on-beach/

 

Kite Festival Expected to Pump 150 Million Baht into Pattaya Economy, Says Mayor
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Numerous giant kites have been spotted over Pattaya Beach since the “Pattaya International Kite on The Beach” kicked off last Friday, February 24th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287692-kite-festival-expected-to-pump-150-million-baht-into-pattaya-economy-says-mayor/

 

Horror smash in NE claims five lives - doctor, teacher and child dead, 8 year old seriously injured

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Collision tragedy claims 5 lives

 

Det Udom police and Chee Tum Khor rescue services were called to the Sai Nam Yeun to Det Udom road in Ubon Ratchathani, NE Thailand yesterday afternoon at 3pm after a head on collision between a Toyota pick-up and a Honda City.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287693-horror-smash-in-ne-claims-five-lives-doctor-teacher-and-child-dead-8-year-old-seriously-injured/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 27 February 2023

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287694-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-27-february-2023/

 

Khao San Road: Bouncer's assault of foreign tourist leads to training - further Tuk-Tuk slap attack revealed

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the aftermath of what they said was a highly damaging attack on a foreign tourist at a popular pub in the tourism area of Khao San Road, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287697-khao-san-road-bouncers-assault-of-foreign-tourist-leads-to-training-further-tuk-tuk-slap-attack-revealed/

 

Education experts fear quality will drop as teacher exams made easier

 

 

Despite Thailand’s increasing desperation to boost the quality of its education, authorities have decided that teacher trainees only need to be tested on one subject to get a license.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287699-education-experts-fear-quality-will-drop-as-teacher-exams-made-easier/

 

Doctor speaks out! You can't put our patients in stitches - that's our job.... Relatives banned!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Funny relatives can't visit!

A popular doctor's page online has issued an amusing edict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287700-doctor-speaks-out-you-cant-put-our-patients-in-stitches-thats-our-job-relatives-banned/

 

Why the taps ran dry - thief in Thonburi stole 200 water meters

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Why the taps ran dry

 

Police in Bang Khun Thian, Thonburi, western Bangkok, have found the culprit responsible for causing many householders to have no water supply.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287703-why-the-taps-ran-dry-thief-in-thonburi-stole-200-water-meters/

 

Caught red handed! 48 gamblers playing "Phai Pok" card game at Bangkok casino

 

Daily News Thai Caption: "Phai Pok" (a card game) casino!

 

Daily News reported that the metropolitan police raided a gambling den in Klong Tan, downtown Bangkok, where 48 gamblers were arrested playing the card game "Phai Pok".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287704-caught-red-handed-48-gamblers-playing-phai-pok-card-game-at-bangkok-casino/

 

Help on the way for wild elephant mum and baby who got stuck in earth subsidence in western Thailand

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Help for mum and baby elephant

 

Daily News reported that the chief of the Lam Klong Ngu national park in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, swung into action after reports that a mother and baby elephant had got trapped in a large hole caused by earth subsidence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287705-help-on-the-way-for-wild-elephant-mum-and-baby-who-got-stuck-in-earth-subsidence-in-western-thailand/

 

Russians 'fleeing' to Thailand to escape war, airfare price-gouging : Tim Newton Today - Feb 27

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287707-russians-fleeing-to-thailand-to-escape-war-airfare-price-gouging-tim-newton-today-feb-27/

 

RTP warn youth and parents about online criminals preying on children - "game items for obscene pictures"

 

 

Royal Thai Police spokeswoman Pol Lt-Col Dr Naphawan Panya gave a host of warnings to young people and their parents about criminals preying on children through their online activity, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287708-rtp-warn-youth-and-parents-about-online-criminals-preying-on-children-game-items-for-obscene-pictures/

Krabi airport: Runway closed after electrical short circuit causes fire - many flights affected

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Lights out on Krabi runway

 

Sanook reported that many flights to and from Krabi International airport in the south of Thailand were affected after a fire caused by an electrical problem caused the emergency closure of the runway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287709-krabi-airport-runway-closed-after-electrical-short-circuit-causes-fire-many-flights-affected/