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Thepchaiya Un-Nooh of Thailand

 

Thailand's Thepchaiya storms into semi finals at World Six Red Snooker Championships in Pathum Thani

by Gerry Carter

 

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh stormed into todays semi finals at the World Six Red Snooker Championships 2023 in Pathum Thani yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288726-thailands-thepchaiya-storms-into-semi-finals-at-world-six-red-snooker-championships-in-pathum-thani/

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Eight-Lane Bridge Over Chao Phraya River Set to Officially Open Next Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) expects the construction of the country’s widest river bridge over the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok to be officially completed by next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288698-eight-lane-bridge-over-chao-phraya-river-set-to-officially-open-next-year/

 

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Thai Central Bank issues new measures to deal with online banking scams

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has issued a new set of measures, to be implemented by commercial banks, in an effort to deal with mobile banking scams, including biometric identity verification for transfers of more than 50,000 baht, a ban on the sending of SMSs containing URLs and daily limits on money transfers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288728-thai-central-bank-issues-new-measures-to-deal-with-online-banking-scams/

 

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Russian Man Arrested on Pha-ngan Island for 188 days of Overstay
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Pha-ngan Island, Surat Thani – A 50-year-old Russian man was arrested on Pha-ngan Island in Surat Thani for 188 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288729-russian-man-arrested-on-pha-ngan-island-for-188-days-of-overstay/

 

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Phuket to Hold ‘No Alcohol Songkran’ Event
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The ‘Songkran No Alcohol Event’ will be held in Phuket Town next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288730-phuket-to-hold-‘no-alcohol-songkran’-event/

 

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Woman Stabbed At Pratunam Market, Later Dies In Hospital
by TNR Staff

 

Policemen and an ambulance at the clothing stall where the Myanmar woman was stabbed to death today, March 9, 2023. Photos: Matichon

 

A MYANMAR woman was stabbed five times in front of a well-known department store in Pratunam area at noon today (Mar. 9) and later died at the hospital, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288731-woman-stabbed-at-pratunam-market-later-dies-in-hospital/

 

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Prayut Shrugs Off Prawit’s ‘Step Beyond Conflict’ Slogan
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Photo: Thai Rath

 

PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Mar.9) downplayed a Palang Pracharath campaign slogan which says “Step Beyond Conflict” and is being repeatedly cited by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288732-prayut-shrugs-off-prawit’s-‘step-beyond-conflict’-slogan/

 

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Over 1.3 million people in Thailand suffering air pollution-related diseases

 

 

About 1.32 million people in Thailand were affected by air pollution-related diseases between the beginning of the year and March 5th. A specialist in respiratory diseases and tuberculosis is warning that PM2.5 dust can also affect unborn children, if pregnant women are exposed to excessive levels of the fine dust.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288733-over-13-million-people-in-thailand-suffering-air-pollution-related-diseases/

 

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Chiang Mai property investments under intense scrutiny

 

 

According to preliminary investigations, six land parcels in the northern province are thought to have been illegally purchased by Chinese businessmen for the purpose of constructing complexes, General Surachet Hakparn, deputy national police chief, told reporters on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288734-chiang-mai-property-investments-under-intense-scrutiny/

 

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Water flow problems in Hua Hin
By Editor

 

 

Mt Nopporn Wuthikul, the Hua Hin Mayor, is seeking the cooperation of community members as the municipality is facing issues with the supply of drinking water.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288735-water-flow-problems-in-hua-hin/

 

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Truck Brings Down At Least Six Power Poles and Blocks Road In Rassada
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rassada – A truck has brought down at least six power poles after it accidentally hooked onto electric cables in Rassada.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288736-truck-brings-down-at-least-six-power-poles-and-blocks-road-in-rassada/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 10 March 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288741-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-10-march-2023/

 

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100,000 pages of evidence in 40 boxes - Big Joke prepares cases against 116 corrupt immigration men - offices named

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The investigation against 116 allegedly corrupt immigration police officers is moving apace. It involves the issuing of visas to foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288744-100000-pages-of-evidence-in-40-boxes-big-joke-prepares-cases-against-116-corrupt-immigration-men-offices-named/

 

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NACC decide to prosecute: They are going after famous forensic scientist KY Pornthip over useless bomb and drug equipment

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a sign that even the rich and famous are not immune from corruption charges, Thailand's office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission are going after well known forensic scientist Pornthip Rojanasunan over the bomb and drugs scanners fiasco.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288746-nacc-decide-to-prosecute-they-are-going-after-famous-forensic-scientist-ky-pornthip-over-useless-bomb-and-drug-equipment/

 

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Mystic tatts point to robber of 7-Eleven in Prachinburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Prachinburi, central Thailand, expect a quick arrest after a man armed with a knife robbed a 7-Eleven store at a gas station on Chaeng Wattana Road in the downtown area last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288747-mystic-tatts-point-to-robber-of-7-eleven-in-prachinburi/

 

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Former self made man to sleeping in a gas station - all thanks to a pretty Thai woman

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A north east man from humble beginnings who worked his way up to be the owner of a tour bus company has been left destitute and homeless.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288752-former-self-made-man-to-sleeping-in-a-gas-station-all-thanks-to-a-pretty-thai-woman/

 

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"Proud" drug addict burns grandad's house down in Phetchabun

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a 27 year old drug addict looked on proudly with his arms folded on his chest as he burnt his grandad's house down in Sam Samor Thot in Phetchabun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288757-proud-drug-addict-burns-grandads-house-down in-phetchabun/

 

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107 Immigration police reported to Corruption Commission, plus-size pageant : Tim Newton Today - March 10

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288758-107-immigration-police-reported-to-corruption-commission-plus-size-pageant-tim-newton-today-march-10/

 

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Don't diss a Thai's parents - you might get shot! Man on attempted murder charge

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Very Hotheaded

 

Police in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand, arrested a 44 man called Amrung after he shot a neighbor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288761-dont-diss-a-thais-parents-you-might-get-shot-man-on-attempted-murder-charge/

 

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Woman faints and falls on the rails at BTS station in western Bangkok - no barrier

 

Picture: Node trend page

 

Naew Na reported on a social media post on the Hone Krasae site that said a 20-25 year old woman fell on the rails at a BTS station in Thonburi, western Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288763-woman-faints-and-falls-on-the-rails-at-bts-station-in-western-bangkok-no-barrier/

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Mum lied 100% in case of infant's disappearance, acted alone - case draws to an end with no body

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Nong Tor case nears end

 

The case of a teenage mum who threw her 8 month old infant in a klong is drawing to a close one month after the boy went missing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288700-search-for-missing-baby-in-nakhon-pathom-drawing-to-a-close/?do=findComment&comment=17945378

 

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Historic Korat station should not be demolished - meetings held

 

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Siam Rath reported that calls have been made to save the old Nakhon Ratchasima railway station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288765-historic-korat-station-should-not-be-demolished-meetings-held/

 

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Summer storm warning for Bangkok and 41 other provinces

 

 

People living in 42 provinces in the northern, north-eastern, central and eastern regions of Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, are advised to brace for summer storms, which will bring heavy rain and hail to some areas from Sunday until next Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288770-summer-storm-warning-for-bangkok-and-41-other-provinces/

 

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Thailand’s tourism ministry targets 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Dennis Jarvis

Thai tourism officials have set a target of 80 million foreign visitors by 2027, but the tourism minister says congestion must be alleviated at the country’s tourist hotspots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288772-thailand’s-tourism-ministry-targets-80-million-foreign-arrivals-by-2027/

 

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Thai PM Orders Probe into Chinese-owned Samanea Plaza
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation into the legality of Samanea Plaza Thailand, a new wholesale and retail trade and goods distribution center in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, following claims that the shopping center is fully owned by Chinese investors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288773-thai-pm-orders-probe-into-chinese-owned-samanea-plaza/

 

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Energy Firms Team Up for Production Trial of Bio-based Transformer Oil
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - BBGI Plc, SCG Chemicals Plc, and QTC Energy Plc have signed a commercial collaboration agreement to develop and manufacture bio-based transformer oil, marking the first production trial of its kind in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288774-energy-firms-team-up-for-production-trial-of-bio-based-transformer-oil/

 

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Consul of France in Thailand Visits Phuket Vice Governor to Discuss Recent Problems with some French Tourists
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – The Consul of France in Thailand and the Consul of France in Phuket visited Phuket Vice Governor to discuss recent problems with French tourists in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288777-consul-of-france-in-thailand-visits-phuket-vice-governor-to-discuss-recent-problems-with-some-french-tourists/

 

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Thai PM orders all agencies to step up efforts to address PM2.5 dust problem
 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all relevant government agencies to increase their efforts to curb PM2.5 dust in Bangkok and across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288781-thai-pm-orders-all-agencies-to-step-up-efforts-to-address-pm25-dust-problem/

 

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All 560,000 hotel entitlements in “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” program fully used

 

 

All the 560,000 entitlements for hotel bookings, under the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We travel together) Phase 5 program, have been used up as of 11am today (Friday). Booking began on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288800-all-560000-hotel-entitlements-in-“rao-tiew-duay-kan”-program-fully-used/

 

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14-year-old girl killed in front of a mosque in Pattani

 

 

A 14-year-old girl was killed in front of a mosque in Mueang district of Thailand’s southern restive province of Pattani this morning (Friday) in a drive-by shooting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288801-14-year-old-girl-killed-in-front-of-a-mosque-in-pattani/