Popular Post webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Chinese Ambassador Says Thailand Can Expect More Chinese Tourists by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - China’s ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has predicted that Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will surge to over 300,000 in April, providing a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism industry. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289723-chinese-ambassador-says-thailand-can-expect-more-chinese-tourists/ 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Will the 45 day visa waiver continue after March 31? Arriving in Thailand 45 day visa waiver Last October the Thai cabinet decided to increase the length of the visa waiver for tourists from 64 countries from 30 days. The extension was going to last until March 31, 2023. Here we are, 10 days out, and there’s been nothing, not even a whisper, of an announcement to keep the 45 day waiver continuing beyond the end of March. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289750-will-the-45-day-visa-waiver-continue-after-march-31/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Dane supports abandoned children in Khon Kaen by Miabell Mallikka Six years has it been, since Danish Steen Pausbæk and his family first got involved with Baan Luuk Rak Children Home in Khon Kaen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289784-dane-supports-abandoned-children-in-khon-kaen/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 UPDATE: Chinese tourists arrested on kidnapping and extortion charges insist they are innocent by News Desk 41-year-old Mr Zheng Bo, one of three Chinese tourists who appeared before the Bangkok South Municipal Court on Monday charged with kidnapping and extortion after forcing a Chinese compatriot on the night of March 16th last to transfer ฿3.2 million from a range of financial accounts while held at knifepoint in an Alphard vehicle. All three were remanded in custody by the court until March 31st next as police continue their enquiries. The victim in the case, a 32-year-old Chinese woman who is studying in the kingdom at university filed her complaint with Thong Lor police on Friday after being kidnapped at 10 pm on Thursday night and held until the following morning in a rented, black Toyota Alphard van. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289668-police-arrest-3-chinese-nationals/?do=findComment&comment=17967271 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 UPDATE: Caesium-137 already melted, 70 people tested for radiation exposure About 70 employees at a foundry in the Kabin Buri industrial park and some people living near the plant will be tested by health officials after it was discovered that the missing ceasium-137 has already been melted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289687-radioactive-caesium-137-found-in-smelting-works-factories-sealed-off/?do=findComment&comment=17967274 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 Vietnamese detained with large quantity of Agarwood chips in Chaiyaphum Photo: Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Six Vietnamese nationals have been arrested by Thai park rangers for allegedly stealing Agarwood, a fragrant wood used in making incense and perfume, in Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary in the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289785-6-vietnamese-detained-with-large-quantity-of-agarwood-chips-in-chaiyaphum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Phuket Expo 2028 Could Generate 40 Billion Baht Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced his support for Phuket’s bid to host an international expo in 2028, noting that the mega event has the potential to generate as much as 40 billion baht in revenue for Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289786-phuket-expo-2028-could-generate-40-billion-baht/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Jet-Ski Operator on Beach in Phuket Found Without License By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – A jet-ski operator on a beach in Cherng Talay was found without licenses for some of the jet-skis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289787-jet-ski-operator-on-beach-in-phuket-found-without-license/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 New drone video offers bird’s eye view of ongoing construction of new dual track train line in Hua Hin By Online Reporter Mike’s Tropical Tech YouTube channel has released the latest drone video in its fascinating series that documents the construction progress of the new dual track train line in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289788-new-drone-video-offers-bird’s-eye-view-of-ongoing-construction-of-new-dual-track-train-line-in-hua-hin/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Agencies rush to extinguish forest fires on Hin Lek Fai – assure situation is under control By Online Reporter Officials from multiple agencies launched a joint operation on Monday to extinguish forest fires burning on Hin Lek Fai in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289790-agencies-rush-to-extinguish-forest-fires-on-hin-lek-fai-–-assure-situation-is-under-control/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Michigan woman who fled to Thailand after college student's hit-and-run death hit with $1 million bond by Adam Sabes The Michigan woman who fled to Thailand after allegedly being involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a college student dead was given a $1 million bond during a court hearing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289791-michigan-woman-who-fled-to-thailand-after-college-students-hit-and-run-death-hit-with-1-million-bond/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 New Traffic Barriers on Pattaya’s Walking Street Cause Concern for the Disabled By Adam Judd Pattaya City has recently installed traffic barriers on Walking Street on side sois following a recent meeting to limit the number of motorbikes and bike vendors on the street at night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289800-new-traffic-barriers-on-pattaya’s-walking-street-cause-concern-for-the-disabled/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Police arrest police! Big Joke's team go after immigration major for 10MB abduction/extortion of Chinese businessman Daily News Thai Caption: An immigration inspector was responsible Daily News reported that police would be arresting police in the latest scandal to hit Thailand's RTP. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289801-police-arrest-police-big-jokes-team-go-after-immigration-major-for-10mb-abductionextortion-of-chinese-businessman/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 RTP chief promises full and transparent review of operations after death of cop at hands of police commandos Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on the fallout from the death of a police lieutenant colonel who fired numerous shots inside and outside his house in Sai Mai district of Bangkok last week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289802-rtp-chief-promises-full-and-transparent-review-of-operations-after-death-of-cop-at-hands-of-police-commandos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Look what was found lying about in Sattahip - a rocket launcher! Naew Na Thai Caption: Found in Sattahip An anti-tank rocket launcher has been found in a field in Sattahip on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289803-look-what-was-found-lying-about-in-sattahip-a-rocket-launcher/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 21 March 2023 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289805-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-21-march-2023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 Latest online 'drama': Southern beach sculptures cost nearly 5MB - shades of "Lamppostgate" Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that there was a drama playing out online after a post by whistleblower site "Patibatgarn Maa Fao Ban" (Guard dog action) published pictures of scupltures on a beach in southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289806-latest-online-drama-southern-beach-sculptures-cost-nearly-5mb- shades-of-lamppostgate/ 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Netizens praise Thai railway police after passenger's life saved in South Daily News Thai Caption: Incoming praise Daily News reported that there was wide praise for the railway police online after a man who had a seizure resulting in his heart stopping beating was revived by CPR. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289807-netizens-praise-thai-railway-police-after-passengers-life-saved-in-south/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Video: Thai Road Rage! Woman threatened with a gun for hogging the right lane A shocking video showed what happened on a road in Southern Thailand when a female motorist was threatened with a gun. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289808-video-thai-road-rage-woman-threatened-with-a-gun-for-hogging-the-right-lane/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 "Reefer Madness": Thai media continue to attack marijuana use blaming it for violence/addiction Several Thai media outlets continued their attack on the use of marijuana in the kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289822-reefer-madness-thai-media-continue-to-attack-marijuana-use-blaming-it-for-violenceaddiction/ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 Phanaeng Curry Named Best Stew in The World by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai dishes continue to be desired delicacies among food enthusiasts around the world. A global food website TasteAtlas has ranked Phanaeng curry the best stew in the world, ahead of Japanese curry and Sichuan hot pot. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289825-phanaeng-curry-named-best-stew-in-the-world/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Thailand off to an election, red/yellow card system implemented in Phuket : Tim Newton Today - March 21 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289826-thailand-off-to-an-election-redyellow-card-system-implemented-in-phuket-tim-newton-today-march-21/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Rayong Governor Orders Furnace Dust Back to Smelter in Prachinburi PRACHINBURI, March 21 (TNA) – Rayong governor has ordered furnace dust to be transported back to the smelting plant, where the authorities detected traces of Caesium-137 in metal dust in Prachinburi to allay local residents’ concerns over the contamination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289827-rayong-governor-orders-furnace-dust-back-to-smelter-in-prachinburi/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 Energy Min says it will adjust energy prices while being mindful of people’s cost of living by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Energy says it will adjust energy prices in ways that do not impact people’s cost of living, in light of the recent decline in global energy prices. Meanwhile, it is calling on political parties to avoid campaigning on unrealistic energy price policies that would spell disaster for the energy infrastructure and fiscal discipline. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289830-energy-min-says-it-will-adjust-energy-prices-while-being-mindful-of-people’s-cost-of-living/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Health Ministry Organizes Checkups After Cesium-137 Isotope Recovery by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is organizing health checkups for workers operating smelting plants in the industrial area of Prachinburi province, who unknowingly purchased a missing container of radioactive isotope from a power station. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289831-health-ministry-organizes-checkups-after-cesium-137-isotope-recovery/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Rooster Reports #2: Oh dear, it's only Day Two and he's ranting about the roads! Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289832-rooster-reports-2-oh-dear-its-only-day-two-and-hes-ranting-about-the-roads/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 South Korea Debunks Allegations of Blacklisting Thais Based on Region by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - South Korea’s embassy in Thailand has confirmed that the country does not blacklist tourists from specific parts of Thailand from entering South Korea. The embassy’s statement was in response to false reports alleging that Seoul was barring Thais from specific localities in the kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289836-south-korea-debunks-allegations-of-blacklisting-thais-based-on-region/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ TV show filmed in Phuket Premiering on 23 March 2023, third season of US reality series will showcase island’s luxury and group travel offerings. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to advise that the famous island resort of Phuket is the location for the third season of ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ reality TV series, which will premiere exclusively on the Peacock streaming service on 23 March 2023. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289837-‘the-real-housewives-ultimate-girls-trip’-tv-show-filmed-in-phuket/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 UPDATE: 12.4 tonnes of radiation-contaminated metal to be returned to Prachin Buri A total of 12.4 tonnes of metallic dust, believed to be contaminated with caesium-137, which was being kept at a factory in Rayong, have been ordered to be sent back to a foundry in Prachin Buri. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289827-rayong-governor-orders-furnace-dust-back-to-smelter-in-prachinburi/?do=findComment&comment=17968164 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Four ports in Andaman Plan to Connect Phuket to Phang Nga and Krabi By Goongnang Suksawat Andaman – Four ports development and construction projects in the ‘Andaman Ring’ are being planned to connect Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289844-four-ports-in-andaman-plan-to-connect-phuket-to-phang-nga-and-krabi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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