Ronnie signs for snooker fans in Pathum Thani last night

 

 

Thailand gives GOAT Ronnie O'Sullivan great reception - he doesn't disappoint on the baize

by Gerry Carter

 

Highlight of the second day of the Six Red World Snooker Championships 2023 in Pathum Thani was the evening appearance of Ronnie O'Sullivan, widely regarded as the greatest snooker player of all time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288516-thailand-gives-goat-ronnie-osullivan-great-reception-he-doesnt-disappoint-on-the-baize/

 

Covid-19 hospitalisation rate continues to drop around Thailand

 

 

Some good news from Thailand’s Department of Disease Control, which has confirmed that the rate of Covid hospitalisation is continuing to drop. According to a Nation Thailand report, the last week saw an average of 21 patients per day being hospitalised with the virus. This is down from 29 the previous week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288479-covid-19-hospitalisation-rate-continues-to-drop-around-thailand/

Pheu Thai Dissolution Sought For Using Politically Banned Nattawut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Nattawut Saikua giving a speech at a campaign rally recently while Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her brother Panthongtae Shinawatra listen. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION has been petitioned today (Mar.7) to take steps toward a possible dissolution of the Pheu Thai for having a politically-banned person help with the party’s ongoing electoral campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288519-pheu-thai-dissolution-sought-for-using-politically-banned-nattawut/

 

88% of Thailand bank accounts have less than 50,000 THB

 

 

According to the Bank of Thailand (BOT), total deposits in commercial banks increased 4.3% to 16.897 trillion baht in 2017. It said that the increase was caused by the BOT raising its policy rate, which caused commercial banks to raise their lending and deposit rates in response.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288520-88-of-thailand-bank-accounts-have-less-than-50000-thb/

 

German Tourist Drowns on Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui Island – A German tourist drowned near a beach on Samui Island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288521-german-tourist-drowns-on-samui-island/

 

Shot Fired In Phuket Parking Lot Rage
by TNR Staff 

 

A policeman collecting evidence at the hospital parking lot. Photo: Matichon

 

AN angry confrontation between two drivers at a Phuket hospital parking lot ended with one of them firing a shot at the other but fortunately he was not hit, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Mar. 7).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288522-shot-fired-in-phuket-parking-lot-rage/

 

Arrest of husband who set fire to wife and stabbed her - she'd texted another man

 

Picture: Thai Rath

An arrest has been made in the horrific case of a man who set fire to his wife then stabbed her in full view of onlookers in Bang Poo Industrial estate on Monday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288526-arrest-of-husband-who-set-fire-to-wife-and-stabbed-her-shed-texted-another-man/

 

Update: "Sadistic sex is what farangs do", says luk khrueng after office lady goes to the police

 

Daily News Thai Caption: I didn't bite her "jimi"

 

There have been further developments after a lady named only as "A", 28, reported to the Rattanathibet police in Nonthaburi that she had been attacked by a man of mixed Indian and US heritage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288531-update-sadistic-sex-is-what-farangs-do-says-luk-khrueng-after-office-lady-goes-to-the-police/

 

Motorcyclist dead, samlor driver with multiple injuries after 18 wheel truck hits them in NW
 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a horrific accident in Kamphaengphet, NW Thailand yesterday in which a female motorcyclist was crushed by an 18 wheel truck and a samlor (three wheeler) driver was grievously injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288533-motorcyclist-dead-samlor-driver-with-multiple-injuries-after-18-wheel-truck-hits-them-in-nw/

 

Areas of three national parks closed due to fire risks - helicopters carrying water in multiple sorties

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Areas of three national parks in Kanchanaburi in the west of Thailand were declared off limits due to the risk of fire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288534-areas-of-three-national-parks-closed-due-to-fire-risks-helicopters-carrying-water-in-multiple-sorties/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 8 March 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288535-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-8-march-2023/

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the history of pregnant prime ministers
 

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has a big couple of months ahead of her. The 36-year-old looks set to become a prime ministerial candidate for the Pheu Thai Party, but she is also scheduled to give birth to her second child in the same month as the general election, tentatively scheduled for May 7.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288537-paetongtarn-shinawatra-and-the-history-of-pregnant-prime-ministers/

 

Thailand heading the way of destitute Venezuela says "Tony" - he has all the answers

 

Daily News Thai Caption:: Poor card holders ignored

 

Daily News reported that Tony Woodsome - AKA fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra - was regaling his followers on "Care" on Facebook yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288538-thailand-heading-the-way-of-destitute-venezuela-says-tony-he-has-all-the-answers/

 

Man who abducted ex girlfriend outside factory at knife point is found  having lunch with her in Jomtien!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: He's found!

 

Daily News reported on developments in the case of a woman called Khanitha, 26, who was abducted and forced onto a motorcycle by her ex boyfriend Kantinan, 23, outside a factory in Khuwat sub-district of Muang Pathum Thani yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288541-man-who-abducted-ex-girlfriend-outside-factory-at-knife-point-is-found  having-lunch-with-her-in-jomtien/

 

The Chinese are back on Koh Samui - tourists from Chengdu given special welcome

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Inaugural flight

 

Thailand gave a special welcome back to the first direct flight from China to Koh Samui since the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288542-the-chinese-are-back-on-koh-samui-tourists-from-chengdu-given-special-welcome/

 

Political parties face tough balancing act in labour market 

 

 

The latest statistics show an overall improvement in Thailand’s labor market, nearly returning to the pre-COVID level, but questions remain about the availability of well-paying jobs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288544-political-parties-face-tough-balancing-act-in-labour-market/

 

Immigration arrest three overstaying foreigners on Koh Phangan

 

Picture: Siam Rath

Siam Rath reported that Surat Thani immigration continued to be strict in dealing with overstayers and other offences in their province in the south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288545-immigration-arrest-three-overstaying-foreigners-on-koh-phangan/

 

Thailand burning question about air pollution, final farewell to 'Dom' : Tim Newton Today - March 8
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288546-thailand-burning-question-about-air-pollution-final-farewell-to-dom-tim-newton-today-march-8/

 

Wild elephants flee forest fires in eastern Thailand

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported with picture evidence that it was not just forest land that had been affected by fires in Bo Rai district of Trat in eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288548-wild-elephants-flee-forest-fires-in-eastern-thailand/

 

Controversy over Lisa’s tattoos shows misogynistic, outdated mindset
By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

 

 
Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal or best known as “Lisa Blackpink” was seen photographed with tattoos recently and and a crap storm of controversy arose on twitter on whether or not it was acceptable for a Thai woman to have tattoos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288553-controversy-over-lisa’s-tattoos-shows-misogynistic-outdated-mindset/

 

Three People Injured after Motorbike Falls from Hill in Patong

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Three people have sustained injuries after a motorbike fell down a hill in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288557-three-people-injured-after-motorbike-falls-from-hill-in-patong/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai police arrest two transgender women on child pornography charges

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Bangkok Biz News

Two transgender women have been arrested on charges of luring school boys into performing sex acts, which the suspects allegedly ‘filmed’ and ‘sold’ on Twitter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288494-two-men-arrested-for-allegedly-luring-young-boys-into-making-pornography/?do=findComment&comment=17941072

 

Emissions from landfills in Lop Buri and Sa Kaeo affecting thousands

 

 

Thousands of residents in Hua Samrong sub-district in Lop Buri Province have been complaining about smoke and a foul odour emanating from a burning landfill operated by the municipal office of Tha Wung sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288559-emissions-from-landfills-in-lop-buri-and-sa-kaeo-affecting-thousands/

 

Swedish Man Found Dead in Tent on Beach in Krabi

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: 77 kaoded

 

Krabi – A Swedish man was found dead inside a tent on Ao Nang Beach in Mueang Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288562-swedish-man-found-dead-in-tent-on-beach-in-krabi/

 

Wanted Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Alleged Illegal Drug Importation

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A wanted Russian man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport over allegedly importing illegal drugs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288564-wanted-russian-man-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-alleged-illegal-drug-importation/

 

Thai Women’s rights groups submit demands to government

 

 

The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee and the Federation of State Enterprise Labour Regions joined hundreds of women in a protest march from the Democracy Monument to Government House today (Wednesday), International Women’s Day, to demand the protection of women’s rights, better rights for women and eradication of harassment against women in the workplace.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288584-thai-women’s-rights-groups-submit-demands-to-government/

 

Investment from International Corporations in Target Industries Increased

 

 

BANGKOK, March 8 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was reported by Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) on an increase of investment in the target industries during the past 3 years (2020-2022).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288585-investment-from-international-corporations-in-target-industries-increased/

 

Whoops! Avoiding cultural faux pas when visiting Thailand

 

Thais usually eating together and share food

 

Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage that attracts millions of tourists every year, certainly as the daily tourist arrivals start to increase agin and airlines add more flights to their schedules.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288586-whoops-avoiding-cultural-faux-pas-when-visiting-thailand/

 

One dead, another seriously injured in Samut Sakhon plane crash

 

 

The president of the Friends Flying Club in Samut Sakhon province died and his companion suffered serious injuries when their two-seater plane crashed into a tree before plunging into a shrimp pond in Mueang district this morning (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288591-one-dead-another-seriously-injured-in-samut-sakhon-plane-crash/

 

Permits of Foundations Linked to Illegal Visas to Be Revoked

 

 

CHIANG MAI, March 8 (TNA) – Chiang Mai assistant governor will propose that four Chiang Mai-based foundations’ licenses be revoked after officials found that their claims to recruit Chinese nationals to do volunteer work for the foundations and facilitate them to get non-immigrant visas were groundless.  

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288594-permits-of-foundations-linked-to-illegal-visas-to-be-revoked/