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

 

Why Thailand has attracted more foreign tourists than Vietnam

 

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/

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/

Danish and Swedish passengers stranded in Bangkok
by Miabell Mallikka

 

 

About 200 passengers from Denmark and Sweden are stranded at Bangkok airport after their flight from Krabi to Bangkok was delayed due to problems with the airport’s electricity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287891-danish-and-swedish-passengers-stranded-in-bangkok/

 

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob (right) said on Tuesday that Chuwit Kamolvisit (inset) has 13 more days to substantiate claims made late last week concerning Bangkok’s Orange line.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Tuesday, appeared to try calm tensions between the Bhumjaithai Party and Chuwit Kamolvisit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287894-minister-chuwit-has-13-days-to-back-up-corruption-claims-related-to-bangkok’s-orange-line-contract/

 

Dozen More MPs Leave For Pro-Prayut Party
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

THE LATEST BATCH of a dozen coalition MPs has departed from coalition partners to hop over to the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, leaving 405 others attending the last day of the current House of Representatives today (Feb.28).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287895-dozen-more-mps-leave-for-pro-prayut-party/

 

Swedish Man Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Being Involved in Producing Illegal Drugs
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Swedish man was arrested in Phuket after he allegedly was involved with several unidentified others in producing illegal drugs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287896-swedish-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-being-involved-in-producing-illegal-drugs/

 

Serial Thief Arrested 19 Times Previously Arrested Again After Mugging Russian Tourist in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A serial thief who according to police had been arrested over 19 times has been arrested again yesterday after stealing a smartphone from a Russian tourist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287897-serial-thief-arrested-19-times-previously-arrested-again-after-mugging-russian-tourist-in-pattaya/

 

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Mother of missing baby says baby was dead, seeks public’s forgiveness

 

 

The teenage mother of the missing 8-month baby told the media that her son was dead when she decided to put the body into a canal near her home and offered a public apology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287852-the-untold-story-of-the-teenage-mother-of-a-missing-baby/?do=findComment&comment=17927596

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 1 March 2023

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287902-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-1-march-2023/

 

Shot numerous times, this determined deer still managed to escape poachers in Kaeng Krachan National Park
By Online Reporter 

 

Image: WFFT/Emily Urfer

A resilient deer who made a miraculous escape from poachers is now safe at a wildlife rescue centre near Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287904-shot-numerous-times-this-determined-deer-still-managed-to-escape-poachers-in-kaeng-krachan-national-park/

 

Anutin hits the campaign trail - says he'll be there for all Bangkokians despite party not having an MP in capital

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was on the campaign trail yesterday in Bangkok's Bangkok Noi district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287906-anutin-hits-the-campaign-trail-says-hell-be-there-for-all-bangkokians-despite-party-not-having-an-mp-in-capital/

 

Five sailors missing after the Sukhothai capsized in December officially declared dead

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Five sailors missing since the Royal Thai Navy ship the Sukhothai capsized in the Gulf of Thailand on December 19th 2022 have officially been declared lost while doing their duty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287907-five-sailors-missing-after-the-sukhothai-capsized-in-december-officially-declared-dead/

 

Gucci coup: Gen Prawit gets trendy to woo army of young voters

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Prawit Wongsuwan during the visit to Bangkok’s Chinatown during the recent Lunar New Year.

The ruling party appears to be reinventing the image of its leader, General Prawit Wongsuwan. His wardrobe has been updated with trendy clothes popular among fashion-conscious young celebrities half his age.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287908-gucci-coup-gen-prawit-gets-trendy-to-woo-army-of-young-voters/

 

Police promise fair investigation after lady, 23, suffers serious assault - "don't bother reporting it, my relative's a cop"

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Mental health problems

 

Daily News reported on a serious assault on a woman named only as "Mai", 23, who went to the house of a woman given the name "Ann" at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287916-police-promise-fair-investigation-after-lady-23-suffers-serious-assault-dont-bother-reporting-it-my-relatives-a-cop/

 

Cherprang BNK48's Brother Falls to Death from Condominium

 

 

BANGKOK, March 1 (TNA) – The brother of Cherprang Areekul, the current general manager of girl-band BNK48 fell to death from a luxury condominium building in Bangkok's Thonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287917-cherprang-bnk48s-brother-falls-to-death-from-condominium/

 

Cobra Gold US/Thai military exercises kick off, avian flu alert : Tim Newton Today - March 1

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287919-cobra-gold-usthai-military-exercises-kick-off-avian-flu-alert-tim-newton-today-march-1/

 

Woman dies in car/six wheeler smash on way to grandad's funeral in Kanchanaburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Huai Krachao police in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, were alerted to a collision between a sedan and a six wheel truck at the Don Ta-in intersection on Rt 3363 leading to minor road 4027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287920-woman-dies-in-carsix-wheeler-smash-on-way-to-grandads-funeral-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Major cycling event to take place in Hua Hin this weekend
By Online Reporter

 

 
Bikers get ready! A major cycling event will take place in Hua Hin this weekend, March 4-5.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287921-major-cycling-event-to-take-place-in-hua-hin-this-weekend/

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan ramps up ‘100% helmet’ and mandatory car insurance campaign
By Online Reporter

 

 
Drivers of cars and motorcycles in Prachuap Khiri Khan are the subject of a new campaign aimed at boosting road safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287925-prachuap-khiri-khan-ramps-up-‘100-helmet’-and-mandatory-car-insurance-campaign/

 

"Stop shooting my dog" - owner's appeal to neighbor after "Jao Mee" is shot twice; she has no money for the vet
 

Daily News Thai Caption: Victim of a savage

 

A dog owner in Buriram appealed to Daily News as a means of stopping a neighbor who shot her black dog "Jao Mee" (Bear) twice in the last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287926-stop-shooting-my-dog-owners-appeal-to-neighbor-after-jao-mee-is-shot-twice-she-has-no-money-for-the-vet/

 

Shock? What a TikTok landlord found after tenant didn't pay the rent for 3 months...

 

Composite: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that comment was rife on TikTok after a user called "banknattapon3" posted a clip after a tenant didn't pay the rent for three months and they went to check up on their room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287928-shock-what-a-tiktok-landlord-found-after-tenant-didnt-pay-the-rent-for-3-months/

 

Phuket to get 72.3 million baht to kickstart construction of medical tourism hub

By Peter Roche

 

Medical Hub in Phuket Medical Hub in Phuket

The Thai government is sending 72.3 million baht to Phuket, as part of an overall budget of 1.4 billion baht, to create the long-discussed medical tourism hub on the island. The budget was approved by Cabinet on March 1 last year, according to a Bangkok Post report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287930-phuket-to-get-723-million-baht-to-kickstart-construction-of-medical-tourism-hub/

 

TikTok vid: Why you shouldn't throw cigarette butts out the car window...

 

Composite: Siam Rath

Siam Rath reported on a TikTok video being widely commented upon under the name "ididnttellyou72" that showed a man battling a fire in the back of his pick-up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287931-tiktok-vid-why-you-shouldnt-throw-cigarette-butts-out-the-car-window/

 

ATM attack! Police reckon machine refused to pay out and bank customer used their own "heavy object"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Sattahip police on Thailand's eastern seaboard were called after someone attacked a Krung Thai bank ATM with a heavy object.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287933-atm-attack-police-reckon-machine-refused-to-pay-out-and-bank-customer-used-their-own-heavy-object/

 

Excessive PM2.5 pollution in most of northern Thailand on Wednesday
 

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PM2.5 dust in most northern provinces today (Wednesday) exceeds the safety level, being measured at between 61 and 200 microns. The situation is likely to deteriorate in the coming days, according to the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287934-excessive-pm25-pollution-in-most-of-northern-thailand-on-wednesday/

 

Phuket’s history in 5 minutes

By Peter Roche

 

Bungalow on Patong Beach in the 1980s PHOTO: Bungalow on Patong Beach in the early 1980s

Phuket, one of Southeast Asia’s most popular holiday and retirement destinations, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when Thai armies from Sukhothai took control of the island from the Sirivijaya Empire based in Sumatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287937-phuket’s-history-in-5-minutes/

 

Teacher seeks justice for ex-pupil blaming police tactics - but the cops say he fled a drugs bust and crashed himself

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Fled police and died

 

Sanook reported on an incident in Sam Phrao sub-district of Muang Udon Thani in Thailand's north east when a Honda Jazz crashed into a lamppost killing a man called Attichart or At, 28, on February 21st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287938-teacher-seeks-justice-for-ex-pupil-blaming-police-tactics-but-the-cops-say-he-fled-a-drugs-bust-and-crashed-himself/

 

Koh Samui: Cabinet approves 11.2 billion baht undersea cable to improve electricity supply

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that government spokesman Anucha Buraphachaisri said that cabinet approval had been given to the electricity authority to lay an undersea cable in the area of the holiday island of Koh Samui in the south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287940-koh-samui-cabinet-approves-112-billion-baht-undersea-cable-to-improve-electricity-supply/

 

British Police say domestic abuser may be in Thailand

 

Police said Nicholas Cash had committed "abhorrent" crimes against his victim

IMAGE SOURCE,DORSET POLICE

A man recently convicted of "abhorrent" domestic abuse offences might be on the run in Thailand, police have said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287942-british-police-say-domestic-abuser-may-be-in-thailand/

 

Social media urged to exercise restraint in missing baby case

 

 

March 1, 2023: “It’s one (possible) death now, and we must never make it two.” That is one of the desperate calls for the public to hold their horses on the most uproarious criminal case at the moment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287958-social-media-urged-to-exercise-restraint-in-missing-baby-case/