About ฿100m in assets seized in multiple raids on drug trafficking networks

 

 

Thai anti-narcotics police have seized assets worth about 100 million baht and arrested four major suspects belonging to three illegal narcotic networks during in raids in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Saraburi and Ayutthaya provinces since February 20th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287850-about-฿100m-in-assets-seized-in-multiple-raids-on-drug-trafficking-networks/

 

The untold story of the teenage mother of a missing baby

 

 

“I have never had a dream. Since childhood, I have never thought about what I will be when I grow up, but I have thought that I will get a job that will earn enough to feed me. I have never thought of becoming a doctor or a nurse. I have never thought that far. Just look at my house. I think I can never reach that point…….” [Nim, 24th Feb. 2023]

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287852-the-untold-story-of-the-teenage-mother-of-a-missing-baby/

 

Former aide of the late Somdet Phra Wannarat gets 10 years for embezzlement

 

 

A former close aide of the late Somdet Phra Wannarat, abbot of Bowonniwet Vihara Temple, was sentenced to 10 years in prison today (Tuesday), after being found guilty by the Criminal Court of embezzling about 80 million baht from several temples in Bangkok and other provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287853-former-aide-of-the-late-somdet-phra-wannarat-gets-10-years-for-embezzlement/

 

PM Orders Continued Support for E-Commerce Activity in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has tasked relevant agencies with supporting the growth of the parcel delivery business in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287854-pm-orders-continued-support-for-e-commerce-activity-in-thailand/

 

January Tourism Figures Confirm Over 2 Million Foreign Arrivals

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s tourism industry has continued to thrive, with the kingdom welcoming over 2 million international tourists in January.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287855-january-tourism-figures-confirm-over-2-million-foreign-arrivals/

 

Justice Minister Calls for Guidelines Addressing Animal Fights and Races

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has called for the development of new standards for animal fights and races to boost tourism and increase tax revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287856-justice-minister-calls-for-guidelines-addressing-animal-fights-and-races/

 

AGO Holds Seminar on Improving Judicial Work

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Attorney General Office (AGO) recently held a seminar on improving the judicial work of state officials from various agencies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287858-ago-holds-seminar-on-improving-judicial-work/

 

Ukrainians and Russians rally in Patong against war in Ukraine

 

PHOTO: Protest in Patong over Ukraine war - Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Around 30 people, consisting of both Ukrainians and Russians, rallied in Phuket’s Patong last Saturday to call for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287859-ukrainians-and-russians-rally-in-patong-against-war-in-ukraine/

Canal to be drained in search for missing baby in Nakhon Pathom province

 

 

Police in Nakhon Pathom are coordinating with Hin Mun Tambon Administrative Organization (TAO) today (Tuesday) to make arrangements to drain the Thor canal, in the search for the 8-month-old baby who has been missing from home in Bang Len district since February 5th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287860-canal-to-be-drained-in-search-for-missing-baby-in-nakhon-pathom-province/

 

Bangkok to Crack Down on Tax Evasion via Agriculture

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to crack down on landowners who avoid paying taxes on vacant plots by growing fruits and vegetables.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287861-bangkok-to-crack-down-on-tax-evasion-via-agriculture/

 

Bangkok nightclub bouncer fired for slapping foreign customer with bottle

 

Video screenshot from Facebook/อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว2

 

A security guard at a popular nightspot on Bangkok’s Khaosan Road has been fired for handcuffing a foreign customer, then slapping him (twice) with a bottle. The guard, named only as Thongchai, was sacked after a video of the incident went viral and provoked outrage on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287862-bangkok-nightclub-bouncer-fired-for-slapping-foreign-customer-with-bottle/

 

Bangkok rated 30th best city in the world, second best in ASEAN region

 

Flickr/Roberto Trombetta

 

Resonance Consultancy, a leading tourism consultancy firm, has ranked Bangkok as the 30th best city in the world and the second-best in the ASEAN region. The rankings evaluate the most desirable places to visit, live, work, and invest in, based on six ‘P’ categories: Place, Product, People, Prosperity, Programming and Promotion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287865-bangkok-rated-30th-best-city-in-the-world-second-best-in-asean-region/

 

Pattaya Police Launch Serious Crackdown on Street Beggars, 14 Arrested Including 9 Kids

 

 

Pattaya Police launched an intense crackdown on street beggars last night following numerous complaints from tourists and residents. 14 migrants, 9 of whom were 2-6 year old children, were arrested.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287867-pattaya-police-launch-serious-crackdown-on-street-beggars-14-arrested-including-9-kids/

 

Finnish Ex-pat Found Dead in Sattahip With Slit Throat, Wife Says He Died By Suicide

 

PHOTO: Thairath

 

A 57-year-old Finnish expat was found dead in his bed with a cut throat and a chopping knife on his chest. His Thai wife told police the man had been ruminating about suicide for a long time due to domestic problems in his homeland.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287868-finnish-ex-pat-found-dead-in-sattahip-with-slit-throat-wife-says-he-died-by-suicide/

 

Phuket officials ‘clarify’ source of black water flowing onto Karon Beach

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Stay in Thailand

 

Officials from Karon municipality have issued a statement to confirm the source of supposed black wastewater flowing into the sea at Karon Beach. They say the water is actually sediment from the Nong Han Canal, which is being washed away by the recent rain. They say it’s not rotten water but acknowledge the appearance is similar to waste water.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287869-phuket-officials-‘clarify’-source-of-black-water-flowing-onto-karon-beach/

 

Why Thailand has attracted more foreign tourists than Vietnam

 

People enjoy a drink at a bar along the popular tourist and nightlife strip Khao San Road in Bangkok on Dec 10, 2021. Photo by AFP

 

A friendly visa policy and diverse entertainment services have made Thailand more attractive than Vietnam in the eyes of foreign tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287874-why-thailand-has-attracted-more-foreign-tourists-than-vietnam/

 

Thai government pre-empts bid to debate delay to enforcement of anti-torture law

 

 

Thailand’s opposition parties’ bid to hold a debate on the executive decree, delaying the enforcement of some provisions of the Act for the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance today (Tuesday), was foiled when government MPs submitted a motion seeking a ruling from the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the decree.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287875-thai-government-pre-empts-bid-to-debate-delay-to-enforcement-of-anti-torture-law/

 

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Thailand Live Wednesday 1 March 2023 

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