Russians staying in Thailand, Thai PM says 'no more coups' : Tim Newton Today - March 13

 

 

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Hotline Services Set up to Receive Reports on Call Center Scams

 

 

BANGKOK, March 13 (TNA) – Hotlines have been set up by 12 commercial banks to receive public reports on call center gangs and money scams, said acting government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289017-hotline-services-set-up-to-receive-reports-on-call-center-scams/

 

TAT Congratulates Thai Destinations on Winning Green Awards in Germany
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has congratulated Huay Pu Keng’s community-based tourism practice and Koh Mak’s low-carbon destination effort for having won the Green Destinations Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289018-tat-congratulates-thai-destinations-on-winning-green-awards-in-germany/

 

SRT Seeks Company Bids to Develop New Rail Hub
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has opened bids for commercial development at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and stations along Bangkok’s Red Line.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289021-srt-seeks-company-bids-to-develop-new-rail-hub/

 

Pheu Thai rejects joining Palang Pracharath in next governing coalition

 

 

The opposition Pheu Thai Party will not join the Palang Pracharath Party to form the next government, even if it fails to win in a landslide in the upcoming general election, party leader Cholnan Srikaew told supporters at a campaign rally held in the northern province of Phitsanulok on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289023-pheu-thai-rejects-joining-palang-pracharath-in-next-governing-coalition/

 

Mae Hong Son Drowning In Toxic Dust As PM2.5 Exceeds 224

by TNR Staff 

 

Photo: Kasikorn Research Centre

 

THE Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation said at 7 a.m. this morning (Mar. 13)  PM.2.5, tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, exceeded 224 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) in Mae Hong Son province, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289025-mae-hong-son-drowning-in-toxic-dust-as-pm25-exceeds-224/

 

Thai Tourist with American Wife Attacked by Stray Dogs on Beach in Krabi
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Krabi – A Thai tourist who was on holidays with his American wife was attacked by stray dogs on Ao Nang Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289029-thai-tourist-with-american-wife-attacked-by-stray-dogs-on-beach-in-krabi/

 

61-Year-Old Man Drowns in Reservoir in Chonburi
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — An 61-year-old Thai man tragically drowned in a Chonburi reservoir while harvesting lotus roots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289031-61-year-old-man-drowns-in-reservoir-in-chonburi/

 

Thai National Elephant Day Celebrated in Historic City of Ayutthaya

 

 

AYUTTHAYA, March 13 (TNA) – The Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal on Monday celebrated the Thai National Elephant Day to honour elephants which have played an important role in Thai history and culture.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289044-thai-national-elephant-day-celebrated-in-historic-city-of-ayutthaya/

 

Local Fishing Accident Results in Hundreds of Dead Fish Being Found on Bang Saen Beach

 

 

The Chonburi Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has confirmed that hundreds of dead fish previously washed up on Bang Saen Beach were the result of a local fishing boat accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289045-local-fishing-accident-results-in-hundreds-of-dead-fish-being-found-on-bang-saen-beach/

 

Two Phuket restaurants charged with possession of protected marine life

 

 

Two seafood restaurants in Phuket have been charged with the illegal possession of protected marine life, according to a Phuket News report. The unnamed floating restaurants have been found in breach of environmental laws after authorities seized a variety of protected marine life.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289046-two-phuket-restaurants-charged-with-possession-of-protected-marine-life/

 

Phuket officials sign agreement to address labour shortage in tourism, hospitality

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Patong Beach Lodge

 

Representatives of Phuket’s business sector and the Office of Vocational Education Commission have signed an agreement aimed at tackling the labour shortage on the island. The Bangkok Post reports that under the agreement, vocational institutes would provide graduates and part-time students to the tourism and service industries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289047-phuket-officials-sign-agreement-to-address-labour-shortage-in-tourism-hospitality/

 

Thai listed companies strengthen workforce even amid COVID-19 outbreak

 

 

BANGKOK (SET) - No company was spared by the COVID-19 pandemic, large or small, but Thai listed companies have proved their resilience again with a growing workforce.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289056-thai-listed-companies-strengthen-workforce-even-amid-covid-19-outbreak/

 

Four new airlines to join Thailand’s crowded skies

 

Four new airlines in Thailand

 

The Thai Transport Ministry has announced that there are four companies seeking licenses to operate airline services in Thailand – P80 Air, Really Cool Air, Landarch Airline and Siam Seaplane. The process of obtaining air service licenses is expected to take some time, and the four new airlines are expected to be approved to operate next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289057-four-new-airlines-to-join-thailand’s-crowded-skies/

 

Thai banks unaffected by two recent US bank failures

 

 

Thailand’s commercial banks and other financial institutions have not been affected by the recent failures the US’s Silicon Valley Bank and New York-based Signature Bank in the past week, Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul said today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289061-thai-banks-unaffected-by-two-recent-us-bank-failures/

 

Five suspects arrested in connection with multiple murders in Narathiwat

 

 

Five suspects are in police custody for alleged involvement in the murder of four men. Three of the bodies were found in the trunk of a car, partially submerged in a canal in Waeng district of the southern border province of Narathiwat, in February. The fourth body was disposed of in the Su-ngai Kolok River in the same province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289062-five-suspects-arrested-in-connection-with-multiple-murders-in-narathiwat/

 

Telemedicine service launched in Bangkok covering 42 common conditions

 

 

Universal health scheme gold health card holders in Bangkok will be eligible for free medical treatment for 42 uncomplicated and common diseases through a new telemedicine service, according to Rachada Dhnadirek, deputy government spokesperson.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289063-telemedicine-service-launched-in-bangkok-covering-42-common-conditions/

 

Free boat service on Phadung Krung Kasem Canal to resume this Wednesday

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will resume free electric boat services on the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal this Wednesday, after the suspension of the service last September.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289064-free-boat-service-on-phadung-krung-kasem-canal-to-resume-this-wednesday/

 

Pattaya Woman Attacked by Jealous Boyfriend Armed With Gun on Pattaya Beach

 

 

A Thai woman has been attacked by her gun-wielding boyfriend on Pattaya Beach early this morning. The suspect reportedly tried to open fire at people but fortunately hurt nobody as his weapon was jammed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289065-pattaya-woman-attacked-by-jealous-boyfriend-armed-with-gun-on-pattaya-beach/

 

Rare Golden King Cobra Captured and Released in Chonburi

 

 

A massive king cobra was captured around a Chonburi residential area yesterday, March 12th. The beast not only shocked the residents by its sheer size but also by its rare golden color.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289067-rare-golden-king-cobra-captured-and-released-in-chonburi/

 

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