Will Thailand’s Long Term Resident Visa work for you?

By Editor

 

At the March meeting of the Royal Coast Riviera Club, Mr. Luca Bernardinetti, CEO of Mahanakorn Partners Group, a company that specialises in visas for Thailand, presented a detailed description of the advantages, requirements and process related to Thailand’s recently introduced long-term resident (LTR) visa.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288968-will-thailand’s-long-term-resident-visa-work-for-you/

 

French Consul supports proposed Red/Yellow card system for law-breaking tourists

By Peter Roche

 

Red and yellow card penalties for tourists

The bizarre, and probably unworkable, “Yellow-Red” card scheme, cooked up by Phuket police officials two weeks ago, immediately vanished from the news – mostly accompanied by foreign doubters and critics on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288970-french-consul-supports-proposed-redyellow-card-system-for-law-breaking-tourists/

 

80 million baht of vaping gear and e-cigarettes seized in an around Bangkok

By Peter Roche

 

Vaping in Thailand Vaping in Thailand remains illegal, officially

On Saturday, police in Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom, to the west of the city, confiscated vaping devices and accessories valued at over 80 million baht during a series of raids. According to Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau deputy commissioner Maj-General Pairoj Sukruaythanachote, three locations, including a warehouse, were searched in Nakhon Pathom’s main city district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288972-80-million-baht-of-vaping-gear-and-e-cigarettes-seized-in-an-around-bangkok/

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

A statement by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan who has been in the cabinet since 2014 during the junta government until 2019 and thereafter, the democratically elected government, addressed the subject of military coups in Thailand and appeared to warn of the need for reconciliation between democratic forces and those in the ‘power structure’ who would always be prone to ferment a coup against what they consider to be less than capable elected officials. On Friday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha said he saw nothing wrong with his colleague’s observations.

The highlighting of the ideological divisions in Thai society by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday and a statement which appeared to suggest the existence of an ongoing threat from elements in the ‘power structure’ has opened up the issue to debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288973-deputy-prime-minister-prawit-wongsuwan-warns-that-those-in-power-who-support-coups-still-exist/

 

Thai women call for protection in the sex industry
by Miabell Mallikka 

 

Women’s rights groups in Thailand used the International Women’s Day to campaign for the legalization of sex work, hoping to create a safer environment for women in the industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288974-thai-women-call-for-protection-in-the-sex-industry/

 

Chinese Tourists’ School Uniform Fad Reaches Phuket
by TNR Staff

 

 

WITH Phuket now bustling as a large number of both Thai and foreign tourists flock in, it is Chinese tourists who are making waves with their fad to take photos clad in Thai school uniforms at key downtown spots, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288975-chinese-tourists’-school-uniform-fad-reaches-phuket/

 

DBD sees food trucks as a plus for tourism

 

 

Food trucks can be viewed as “destinations” that promote the economy and increase awareness of Thai cuisine, according to Thosapone Dansuputra, director-general of DBD.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288976-dbd-sees-food-trucks-as-a-plus-for-tourism/

 

Photos Of Prayut Lookalike Going Viral
by TNR Staff 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s lookalike Mr. Sinthao Chaisawat. Photo: Naewan

 

THAI NETIZENS couldn’t get over how much a vocational education expert looks like Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as images of the former went viral on Thai social media, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288977-photos-of-prayut-lookalike-going-viral/

 

4 Injured As Jealous Soldier Attacks Motorcycle Taxi Riders
by TNR Staff

 

Photo: Amarin TV

 

A JEALOUS soldier attacked motorcycle taxi riders parked in front of his girlfriend’s milk shop in Rat Burana area with a sickle and two ping-pong bombs slightly injuring four of them, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288978-4-injured-as-jealous-soldier-attacks-motorcycle-taxi-riders/

 

Thanathorn Insists Military Be Kept Out Of Politics For Good
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit today (Mar.11) insisted that the military be ultimately kept out of politics for the sake of democratic rule.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288979-thanathorn-insists-military-be-kept-out-of-politics-for-good/

 

Thai actress among 16 indicted for gambling and pornographic enterprises

 

 

A former actress and her husband are among a group of 16 suspects indicted by public prosecutors for allegedly operating online gambling and pornographic websites and money laundering.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288980-thai-actress-among-16-indicted-for-gambling-and-pornographic-enterprises/

 

Ex-Bangkok governor and others faulted over choice of BTS to operate sky train extensions

 

 

Former Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra and Praphanpong Vejjajiva, former chairman of the Krungthep Thanakom Company, an investment arm of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), are among 13 individuals and legal entities faulted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for violating public private partnership laws in favour of Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTSC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288981-ex-bangkok-governor-and-others-faulted-over-choice-of-bts-to-operate-sky-train-extensions/

 

Thai Woman Rescued After Being Allegedly Attacked and Detained by her Korean Boyfriend in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

A Thai woman has been rescued after she was allegedly attacked and detained by her Korean boyfriend in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288982-thai-woman-rescued-after-being-allegedly-attacked-and-detained-by-her-korean-boyfriend-in-pattaya/

 

One Person Dead, One Seriously Injured After Three Vehicle Crash in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – One person died while another person has sustained multiple serious injuries after a sedan collided with two motorbikes in the Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288983-one-person-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-pattaya/

 

Two Missing Foreigners and Kayak in Phuket Reportedly Found Safe

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket - Two missing foreigners and a kayak have been reportedly found safe after being rescued by a boat captain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288984-two-missing-foreigners-and-kayak-in-phuket-reportedly-found-safe/

 

Stealing iPhone 14 Pro Max From Swedish Tourist in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Tuk Tuk taxi driver has been arrested after stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max from a Swedish tourist in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288985-stealing-iphone-14-pro-max-from-swedish-tourist-in-patong/

 

Medical professional associations offer advice over dangerously poor air quality

 

 

The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand and five other medical professional associations have issued a six-point guideline to help the public to protect themselves from the threat posed by high levels of PM2.5 dust pollution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288986-medical-professional-associations-offer-advice-over-dangerously-poor-air-quality/

 

Industrial waste dumped in industrial park linked to Ayutthaya recycling plant

 

 

Thailand’s Pollution Control Department has traced the industrial waste, found in a confiscated truck, to a waste recycling plant in Ayutthaya province, according to Pitaya Pramotvoraphan, deputy director-general of the department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288987-industrial-waste-dumped-in-industrial-park-linked-to-ayutthaya-recycling-plant/

 

Thailand Listed No. 4 Among Most Affordable Destinations
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The prime minister has indicated that he was pleased with Thailand’s tourism offerings being continually ranked among the top of lists compiled by international firms and publications.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288988-thailand-listed-no-4-among-most-affordable-destinations/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 13 March 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288997-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-13-march-2023/

 

The carnage continues: Five children die in road accidents in 24 hours in NE

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath highlighted three dreadful accidents that occurred yesterday and today in Surin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288998-the-carnage-continues-five-children-die-in-road-accidents-in-24-hours-in-ne/

 

Fires burning in neighboring countries blamed for Chiang Mai woes - most polluted city in the World

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Chiang Mai was the most polluted city in the world yesterday late morning to evening according to iqair.com

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289000-fires-burning-in-neighboring-countries-blamed-for-chiang-mai-woes-most-polluted-city-in-the-world/

 

20 illegal Cambodians abandoned by employers stopped trying to return home

 

Picture: Siam Rath

Siam Rath reported on action being taken by Surin Immigration in conjunction with the Thai military in combating illegal immigration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289002-20-illegal-cambodians-abandoned-by-employers-stopped-trying-to-return-home/

Brazen shooter in a pick-up sprays 22 wheel truck trailer with gunfire

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Brazen law breaking

 

Police in the Derm Bang Nang Buat district of Suphanburi in central Thailand were called to a drive-by shooting incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289004-brazen-shooter-in-a-pick-up-sprays-22-wheel-truck-trailer-with-gunfire/

 

China’s triads and corrupt Thai cops undermined national security
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

For decades, an unknown number of Chinese nationals have been involved in illegal or “gray” businesses in Thailand but managed to stay clear of trouble with the law thanks mainly to the help of corrupt state officials, particularly those in the police force.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289005-china’s-triads-and-corrupt-thai-cops-undermined-national-security/

 

Thai man's claims fall flat after ex wins the lottery

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Case twist

 

 

A Thai man called Rin or Ek in the north east sought the assistance of a lawyer after his ex won 12 million baht in the lottery and went and married a cop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289006-thai-mans-claims-fall-flat-after-ex-wins-the-lottery/

 

Gold shop robber foiled at downtown Chiang Rai mall

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Police from Ban Du station are looking for a man who tried to grab a tray of gold at a shop in a Muang district mall yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289007-gold-shop-robber-foiled-at-downtown-chiang-rai-mall/

 

How local residents came together to solve a two-decade old problem of wastewater flowing onto Hua Hin beach
By Jonathan Fairfield 

 

 
Image: Photo supplied

For more than two decades, a section of Hua Hin beach had been marred by a recurring problem.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289008-how-local-residents-came-together-to-solve-a-two-decade-old-problem-of-wastewater-flowing-onto-hua-hin-beach/

 

Delivery rider falls 5 storeys to his death after "climbing from one condo to another to see a friend"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Bang Yai police in Nonthaburi were called yesterday after a 36 year old man fell five storeys to his death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289009-delivery-rider-falls-5-storeys-to-his-death-after-climbing-from-one-condo-to-another-to-see-a-friend/

 

Thailand’s famous forensics expert Porntip gets ready for GT200 battle

 

 

Thailand’s famous forensic pathologist has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few decades, and though Dr Porntip Rojanasunan is now bracing for a downhill plunge, she is confident of rising back up again soon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289012-thailand’s-famous-forensics-expert-porntip-gets-ready-for-gt200-battle/