Double Whammy: Suspected drug dealer faces big trouble after he recovers from solo bike smash

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Man on motorbike collides with car - more than 100 yaba found

 

77kaoded reported that 110 yaba - meth mixed with caffeine, a drug of choice in Thailand - were found on a motorcyclist who had a solo accident hitting a parked car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291036-double-whammy-suspected-drug-dealer-faces-big-trouble-after-he-recovers-from-solo-bike-smash/

 

New Business Registrations Up 8.4% in February 2023
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Business Development (DBD) has reported an increase in new business registrations in February.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291040-new-business-registrations-up-84-in-february-2023/

 

Couple found shot in officials' flats at Samut Sakhon provincial prison

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that Muang Samut Sakhon police in central Thailand were called to the provincial prison after a shooting incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291041-couple-found-shot-in-officials-flats-at-samut-sakhon-provincial-prison/

 

Thai police believe murdered Chinese student knew one of her abductors
 

Chinese abductors.

Thai police believe that the Chinese student, who was kidnapped and murdered in Nonthaburi province last week, knew one of her three abductors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291047-thai-police-believe-murdered-chinese-student-knew-one-of-her-abductors/

 

Financial Risks Ease From 2022 Fiscal Year

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government recently reported on Thailand’s financial risks for the 2022 fiscal year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291048-financial-risks-ease-from-2022-fiscal-year/

 

Here’s when Tamarind night market is open during Songkran
By Online Reporter

 

 
Tamarind night market in Hua Hin is extending its opening hours over two public holidays in April to accommodate the influx of tourists and locals looking to enjoy the holiday atmosphere.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291049-here’s-when-tamarind-night-market-is-open-during-songkran/

 

Diplomats Visit Andaman Coast to Observe Southern Development
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has invited diplomats from 80 countries to a three-day trip to the Andaman Coast to observe the operation of various royal initiatives for social development in the southern region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291050-diplomats-visit-andaman-coast-to-observe-southern-development/

 

Thailand’s diesel price to drop to 33 baht per litre on Friday

 

 

The Fuel Fund Executive Committee decided today (Monday) to cut the pump price of diesel by another 50 satang/litre, effective from April 7th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291074-thailand’s-diesel-price-to-drop-to-33-baht-per-litre-on-friday/

 

General election candidates register across Thailand on Monday

 

 

Most party leaders and their constituency candidates for Bangkok gathered at the Bangkok Youth Centre this morning to register for the May 14th general election and to draw election numbers for their parties and candidates.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291076-general-election-candidates-register-across-thailand-on-monday/

 

Thailand Reverses Visa Policy for Tourists From 60 Countries

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has reinstated its 30-day visa exemption policy for tourists from roughly 60 countries, effective April 1, 2023, marking a reversal of a previous regulation that allowed visitors from these countries to stay up to 45 days without obtaining a prior visa.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291077-thailand-reverses-visa-policy-for-tourists-from-60-countries/

 

UNESCO Accepts Thailand’s World Heritage Nomination

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand aims to have the Andaman Sea Natural Reserves listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list by 2025.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291078-unesco-accepts-thailand’s-world-heritage-nomination/

 

Don’t leave transboundary groundwater management behind

 

 

This week, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) will convene the 4th MRC Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR. This will be the fourth time the leaders of the Mekong come together to reaffirm their highest commitment to the MRC’s mandate and work for an economically prosperous, socially just, and environmentally sound Mekong River Basin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291080-don’t-leave-transboundary-groundwater-management-behind/

 

Red Notice to Be Sought for Kidnappers, Killing Chinese Student

 

 

BANGKOK, April 30 (TNA) – Thai police will seek a red notice for the arrest of kidnappers, who killed a Chinese student before fleeing the country.  

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291081-red-notice-to-be-sought-for-kidnappers-killing-chinese-student/

 

Bangkok Police Raid Karaoke Shop for Human Trafficking, Two Underage Girls Rescued

 

 

Two underage girls, one only 14-years-old, were rescued from a karaoke shop in Bangkok following a police raid. The victims were confined at the venue and forced into prostitution, according to police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291082-bangkok-police-raid-karaoke-shop-for-human-trafficking-two-underage-girls-rescued/

 

Swede arrested in Chon Buri for overstaying visa by more than 7 years

 

 

It’s like there is some competition to see how long you can stay in Thailand without a valid visa.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291083-swede-arrested-in-chon-buri-for-overstaying-visa-by-more-than-7-years/

 

Phuket immigration closed, get ready for the Songkran holidays

 

 

Phuket Immigration says it will be closed to observe one of the Thai national public holidays, Chakri Memorial Day, on April 6. Then the office will be closed from April 13-17 for the annual Songkran break. People should be aware that things like 90 day reporting or visa renewals, due during those dates, should be concluded before the office close for the holiday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291084-phuket-immigration-closed-get-ready-for-the-songkran-holidays/

 

Phuket’s expats donate much needed Rh-negative blood

 

Red Cross Phuket blood donations at Central

 

Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet has expressed his gratitude towards the local expat community after their big turnout to donate blood at the Central Festival shopping centre last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291085-phuket’s-expats-donate-much-needed-rh-negative-blood/

 

Police close in on Thai hacker claiming to have personal data of 55 million Thais

 

 

A Thai hacker, who claims to have acquired the personal data of about 55 million Thai people and who has extorted money from about 200 of them by threatening to reveal their personal information on social media, will soon be arrested by Thai cyber police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291099-police-close-in-on-thai-hacker-claiming-to-have-personal-data-of-55-million-thais/

 

Phuket views you must see when on the island

 

 

Phuket boasts an array of breathtaking viewpoints, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. If you’re planning to visit, don’t miss these must-see spots – and they’re all free.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291100-phuket-views-you-must-see-when-on-the-island/

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 4 April 2023 
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