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Russian Man Arrested on Pha-Ngan Island For 993 Days of Overstaying

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

A 34-year-old Russian man was arrested on Pha-Ngan Island in Surat Thani for 993 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289847-russian-man-arrested-on-pha-ngan-island-for-993-days-of-overstaying/

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Patong nightlife takes a hit after underage prostitution scandal

 

Bangla Road Patong in Phuket

 

Nightlife venues in Phuket’s popular Patong Beach area say a recent bar raid in which police allegedly found children employed as sex workers has hit them hard. According to a Bangkok Post report, businesses have lost around 100 million baht since the raid on a foreign-operated bar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289874-patong-nightlife-takes-a-hit-after-underage-prostitution-scandal/

 

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Pattaya Police Bust Alleged Indian Scammer

 

 

An Indian man and his Thai wife have been taken into custody by Pattaya Police today for allegedly scamming multiple American victims of over three billion baht. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289887-pattaya-police-bust-alleged-indian-scammer/

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Abhisit Not Joining Democrats In Contesting General Election
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

FORMER PRIME MINISTER Abhisit Vejjajiva reconfirmed today (Mar.21) he will definitely not jump onto the Democrat bandwagon of candidates running in the May 14 general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289914-abhisit-not-joining-democrats-in-contesting-general-election/

 

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Thai Police, FBI Swoop On Call Centre Gang Targeting Americans
by TNR Staff 

 

The suspects arrested from a house in Nong Prue subdistrict being questioned by the police. Photo: Naewna

 

A JOINT operation by the Thai police and US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Secret Service smashed a call centre gang operating from Thailand that has defrauded American citizens out of over US$3 billion, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289887-pattaya-police-bust-alleged-indian-scammer/?do=findComment&comment=17969510

 

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Chinese Kidnappers Have Still Not Released Hostages
by TNR Staff 

 

The Mitsubishi Pajero SUV that was likely used in the kidnapping and found last night. Photo: Naew Na

 

A CHINESE woman and her brother who were ransom kidnapped by their compatriots in Chonburi yesterday (Mar. 20) after dropping off her son to school have still not been released even though over 24 hours have passed since their abduction but police are chasing the criminals, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289915-chinese-kidnappers-have-still-not-released-hostages/

 

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Russian man faces deportation after nearly 3 years of overstaying visa

By Peter Roche

 

On Koh Pha Ngan in the Gulf of Thailand, a 34 year old Russian man has been arrested for overstaying his legal visa conditions by 993 days, 3 months shy of 3 years. Legally, the man was entitled to a 45 day visa exemption on arrival, although his pre-overstay visa situation has not been disclosed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289847-russian-man-arrested-on-pha-ngan-island-for-993-days-of-overstaying/?do=findComment&comment=17969515

 

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Aussie dad gets into fistfight with monkeys on Ko Phi Phi in Thailand

 

 

An Australian dad got into a fistfight with a gang of monkeys on a Thailand beach after they attacked his one year old son. No pistols at dawn followed but it got quite feisty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289916-aussie-dad-gets-into-fistfight-with-monkeys-on-ko-phi-phi-in-thailand/

 

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General Election Scheduled For May 14
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Election commissioners announcing the general election date today, March 21, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION has today (Mar.21) scheduled a general election for May 14, confirmed the polling agency’s secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289917-general-election-scheduled-for-may-14/

 

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Why is it difficult to add new flights at Suvarnabhumi?

 

 

With many countries opening their borders and returning to international flights, the question remains why many airlines still find it difficult to accommodate more arrivals and departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289918-why-is-it-difficult-to-add-new-flights-at-suvarnabhumi/

 

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UPDATE: Arrest Warrants Issued for Swiss Man and Two Thai Women Allegedly Involved in Patong Bar Raid That Uncovered Child Sexual Exploitation
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong, Phuket – Arrest warrants have been issued for a Swiss man and two Thai women who are allegedly involved in a bar raid in Patong that uncovered child sexual exploitation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289919-update-arrest-warrants-issued-for-swiss-man-and-two-thai-women-allegedly-involved-in-patong-bar-raid-that-uncovered-child-sexual-exploitation/

 

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Caesium case: Thai media draws parallels with radiation incident in Bangkok area in 2000

 

 

Thai Rath drew some parallels with a well known radiation leakage incident in the Bangkok area 23 years ago after an incident at a metal factory in Prachinburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289930-caesium-case-thai-media-draws-parallels-with-radiation-incident-in-bangkok-area-in-2000/

 

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Big Joke: "It's not their first offence" - three allegedly corrupt immigration officers face initial grilling

 

 

Thai Rath reported that three officers of Region 1 immigration were at Din Daeng police station in downtown Bangkok last night facing an initial grilling in the case of the abduction and extortion of a Chinese businessman and his Thai interpreter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289932-big-joke-its-not-their-first-offence-three-allegedly-corrupt-immigration-officers-face-initial-grilling/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 22 March 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289933-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-22-march-2023/

 

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Korean tourist gets his phone back after losing it in Pattaya - it's found by a shrine in Sriracha

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Looked after by the spirits of the land

 

Daily News reported that the Nong Kham police in Sriracha, Chonburi, on Thailand's eastern seaboard had posted on Facebook about a South Korean tourist who had lost his phone on Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289935-korean-tourist-gets-his-phone-back-after-losing-it-in-pattaya-its-found-by-a-shrine-in-sriracha/

 

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E-cigarettes: OCPB promise to prosecute all vendors, especially those selling to young people

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The Office of the Consumer Protection Board told Siam Rath that they would continue to prosecute all people selling e-cigarettes and vaping fluid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289936-e-cigarettes-ocpb-promise-to-prosecute-all-vendors-especially-those-selling-to-young-people/

 

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Immigration arrest Thai/Myanmar couple for smuggling in illegal foreign workers

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Samut Prakan immigration had arrested a Thai/Myanmar married couple on charges of smuggling in illegal migrant workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289938-immigration-arrest-thaimyanmar-couple-for-smuggling-in-illegal-foreign-workers/

 

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Coveted Transport Ministry also poses huge challenges for party grabbing the portfolio

 

 

The Transport Ministry has long been considered one of the most coveted portfolios in the Cabinet due to the large projects for investment and management, ranging from airports to high-speed rail. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289939-coveted-transport-ministry-also-poses-huge-challenges-for-party-grabbing-the-portfolio/

 

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Teacher attacks primary students - investigative committee set up

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Teacher bruises students buttocks

 

Thai media 77kaoded were contacted by several parents who said that their boys were attacked by a male teacher at a school in Bang Bo, Samut Prakan, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289940-teacher-attacks-primary-students-investigative-committee-set-up/

 

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Abductions, extortions & kidnapping involving Thai Immigration Police : Tim Newton Today - March 22

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289943-abductions-extortions-kidnapping-involving-thai-immigration-police-tim-newton-today-march-22/

 

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Commerce Ministry Rolls Out Proactive Price Boosting Measures For Thai Fruits
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The harvest season for tropical fruits in Thailand is approaching in a couple of months, with more than 6 million tons of produce expected to hit the market. The Ministry of Commerce is introducing a set of measures to maintain the prices of these products, with a goal to raise the exportation of Thai fruits by 10%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289944-commerce-ministry-rolls-out-proactive-price-boosting-measures-for-thai-fruits/

 

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Zebra crossings in Prachuap Khiri Khan to be made safer for pedestrians
By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan have launched a new campaign to reduce accidents at crosswalks or zebra crossings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289945-zebra-crossings-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-to-be-made-safer-for-pedestrians/

 

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Cabinet Recognizes Progress in Promoting Thai Soft Power
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has acknowledged the progress made in promoting Thailand’s image through the use of "soft power" in the entertainment industry. The announcement was made by Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289953-cabinet-recognizes-progress-in-promoting-thai-soft-power/

 

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‘I could have lost my life’: Tourist’s bungee cord snaps in midair in Thailand

by Wong Shiying

 

The tourist plunged into the lake after his bungee cord broke when he was about 5m above the water. PHOTO: HK01

The bungee cord of a tourist leaping from a 10-storey-high platform in Thailand snapped in midair, sending him plunging into a lake in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289960-‘i-could-have-lost-my-life’-tourist’s-bungee-cord-snaps-in-midair-in-thailand/

 

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Villagers Flock to Close Suspected Mule Accounts

 

 

NAKHON PHANOM, March 22 (TNA) – Villagers in Nakhon Phanom province flocked to close their suspected mule accounts after a new law on cybercrime took effect last Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289961-villagers-flock-to-close-suspected-mule-accounts/

 

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Search for a missing trawler crew continues in the Gulf off Chumphon

 

 

Search and rescue teams resumed their search today (Wednesday) for one crew member and the decapitated body of another, after their trawler collided with an oil tanker in the Gulf of Thailand, about 35kms from the Lang Suan estuary in Thailand’s southern province of Chumphon yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290006-search-for-a-missing-trawler-crew-continues-in-the-gulf-off-chumphon/

 

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PM Assures Public Safety Following Isotope Recovery

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the recent discovery of cesium-137 contamination at a factory in Prachin Buri province this week, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reassured local residents of their safety and instructed authorities to conduct inspections.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290007-pm-assures-public-safety-following-isotope-recovery/

 

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UNESCO Field Report: Demystifying Ancient Ayutthaya

 

 

Ravaged by periodic war and marred by the inexorable march of time, the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya, Thailand’s pre-modern capital, seem to stand today as a captivatingly cryptic vestige of past splendor, perhaps divulging their secrets only to the few who devote themselves to the study and preservation of historical sites and traditional construction techniques.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290008-unesco-field-report-demystifying-ancient-ayutthaya/

 

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Who will win the Thai election on May 14?

 

Thai election May 14, 2023

 

Thailand’s general election, set for May 14, is likely to be dominated by old grudges between the military/royalist/establishment and populist opposition parties – the same has been the case for every election and conflict over the past two decades.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290009-who-will-win-the-thai-election-on-may-14/

 

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Malaysian opposition cries foul over planned “Thai Hot Guy” performance

 

Source: Facebook/Malaysia Pub 马来西亚酒吧 Promotional material for the “Thai Hot Guy” event

 

According to local media reports, a scheduled performance by Thai men wearing lingerie at a bar in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur next week has triggered controversy, with a senior opposition politician describing it as “immoral and disgusting.”

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290013-malaysian-opposition-cries-foul-over-planned-“thai-hot-guy”-performance/