91% of Serious Injuries During Songkran Attributed to People Not Wearing Seat Belts
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

National — The Secretary General of the Thai Public Health Ministry Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong reported that there was an uptick in serious injuries related to road accidents during this year’s Songkran festival, and 91% of the serious injuries were caused by people neglecting seat belts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292244-91-of-serious-injuries-during-songkran-attributed-to-people-not-wearing-seat-belts/

 

COVID-19 cases will probably rise after Songkran festival

 

 

COVID-19 infections are expected to increase two weeks after the Songkran festival, but the situation will remain under control, because hospitals have the capacity to take the extra patients, according to Associate Professor Dr. Nitipat Jiarakul, director of the Thoracic Society of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292246-covid-19-cases-will-probably-rise-after-songkran-festival/

 

Tyson Fury in Bangkok for One Night Only!

 

 

WBC Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Tyson Fury will be in Bangkok on the 8th June to be the main event for a Gala Dinner at the Millennium Hilton Hotel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291199-tyson-fury-in-bangkok-for-one-night-only/

Thai doctors warn against use of party drugs disguised in other forms

 

 

Thai doctors have warned about the dangers of party drugs being sold online, such as Ecstasy, which are disguised as collagen, electrolyte drinks and coffee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292247-thai-doctors-warn-against-use-of-party-drugs-disguised-in-other-forms/

 

Pheu Thai party’s Paetongtarn top PM candidate in latest NIDA poll

 

 

Pheu Thai party’s advisory chief and head of the Pheu Thai “family”, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is the favourite candidate for Thailand’s next prime minister, according to the latest opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292248-pheu-thai-party’s-paetongtarn-top-pm-candidate-in-latest-nida-poll/

 

TAT estimates 18.5 billion baht spent during Songkran festival

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has estimated that Songkran celebrations have seen about 18.5 billion baht in spending by revellers across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292249-tat-estimates-185-billion-baht-spent-during-songkran-festival/

 

Beach Vendor Murdered on Pattaya Beach in Front of Dozens of Tourists, Suspect Arrested
By Adam Judd

 

 

A 39-year-old disabled beach vendor was murdered this evening, April 16th, 2023, on Pattaya Beach in what was believed to be a debt related incident, according to Pattaya police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292250-beach-vendor-murdered-on-pattaya-beach-in-front-of-dozens-of-tourists-suspect-arrested/

 

Bert Elson, Pattaya’s British Honorary Consul, Retires
By Adam Judd

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292252-bert-elson-pattaya’s-british-honorary-consul-retires/

 

Policeman Who Killed Relatives, Wife And Son Wants To Surrender
by TNR Staff

 

 

RELATIVES of a policeman who killed his father-in-law and two other relatives, his wife and son earlier this month told Surat Thani Governor Wichawut Jinto Sunday (Apr. 16) that he wants to surrender as he does not want to fight fellow policemen, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292253-policeman-who-killed-relatives-wife-and-son-wants-to-surrender/

 

12 Fishing Boats Capsize Amid Strong Winds, High Waves
by TNR Staff 

 

Rescue underway at Nakhon Si Thammarat Sunday (Apr. 16). Photo: TV Channel 7

 

THE SOUTHERN region is being hit by strong winds and high waves with 12 fishing boats having capsized in Nakhon Si Thammarat Sunday morning (Apr. 16) and many fishermen missing while a ferry in Surat Thani sank halfway at noon, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292255-12-fishing-boats-capsize-amid-strong-winds-high-waves/

 

Thief Breaks into American Ex-pat’s House in Pattaya and Steals His Rolex Watch
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

A thief broke into a foreign man’s house in Pattaya and stole his expensive Rolex watch and 1,800 baht cash, according to a report from the victim and Pattaya police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292256-thief-breaks-into-american-ex-pat’s-house-in-pattaya-and-steals-his-rolex-watch/

 

Pattaya Loan Shark Allegedly Stabbed by Debtor
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

A male loan shark was stabbed during an altercation with a debtor in Pattaya Saturday, April 15th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292257-pattaya-loan-shark-allegedly-stabbed-by-debtor/

 

Burmese and Chinese Individuals Arrested in Pattaya for Illegally Entering Thailand and Overstaying
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Three Chinese people and one Burmese national were arrested yesterday, April 15th, by Pattaya Police on suspicion of illegally entering Thailand and overstaying.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292258-burmese-and-chinese-individuals-arrested-in-pattaya-for-illegally-entering-thailand-and-overstaying/

 

Phuket Reports Three Accidents on Fifth Day of Seven Dangerous Days Road-Safety Campaign
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Phuket authorities have reported three traffic accidents with no fatalities on the fifth day (April 15th) of the Seven Dangerous Days road-safety campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292259-phuket-reports-three-accidents-on-fifth-day-of-seven-dangerous-days-road-safety-campaign/

 

Car Mysteriously Bursts into Flames in Chonburi Alarming Residents
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

A car mysteriously caught fire at midnight Sunday, April 16th. No injuries were reported but the incident did alarm several residents living nearby.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292260-car-mysteriously-bursts-into-flames-in-chonburi-alarming-residents/

 

Chuwit sets out to campaign against Bhumjaithai as Anutin tells Reuters marijuana is a vote winner
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Chuwit Kamolvisit (left) set out on Friday on a 30-day tour across Thailand in a campaign urging the public to shun the Bhumjaithai Party because of its controversial legalisation of marijuana by ministerial fiat in June 2022, a move which has caused a backlash across the kingdom but which Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) this week told the Reuters news agency was a vote winner for his party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292261-chuwit-sets-out-to-campaign-against-bhumjaithai-as-anutin-tells-reuters-marijuana-is-a-vote-winner/

 

Dirty tricks feared by Pheu Thai, the Election Commission urged to probe Maha Sarakham vote-buying reports
by Joseph O' Connor

 

The former MP and party list candidate Sutin Klangsaeng made the revelations on Friday regarding suspicious activities in Maha Sarakham province and asked the Election Commission to respond quickly to identify those involved in the conspiracy and to initiate a prosecution of those involved.

Key Pheu Thai leader insists that those behind the subterfuge to illegally harvest votes from locals in Region 6 in Maha Sarakham should not only be exposed but prosecuted. The party list candidate in the May 14th General Election has called on the Election Commission to respond quickly and decisively to his complaints which he claims are backed by eyewitness testimony.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292262-dirty-tricks-feared-by-pheu-thai-the-election-commission-urged-to-probe-maha-sarakham-vote-buying-reports/

 

Patee Sarasin: ‘Really Cool’ aviation veteran returns after decade of turbulence  
 

 

Five years after stepping down as chief executive of budget carrier Nok Air, Patee Sarasin is making a comeback in Thailand’s aviation industry by launching his own carrier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292263-patee-sarasin-‘really-cool’-aviation-veteran-returns-after-decade-of-turbulence/

 

Govt Monitoring Progress to Reduce Costly Flight Fares
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is closely monitoring the issue of expensive airplane tickets, urging the Ministry of Transport to oversee domestic flight travel fares and maintain fairness for consumers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292264-govt-monitoring-progress-to-reduce-costly-flight-fares/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 17 April 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292267-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-17-april-2023/

 

Koh Samui passenger ferry half sinks in heavy seas at Donsak port - no deaths or injuries

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that one of the Raja ferry company's passenger ferries listed and half sank in heavy seas at the Donsak port on the mainland in Surat Thani, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292268-koh-samui-passenger-ferry-half-sinks-in-heavy-seas-at-donsak-port-no-deaths-or-injuries/

 

Drugged up shooter gives up after five hour standoff - innocent dealer in second hand goods shot dead

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Area sealed off due to madman

 

Daily News reported on an incident in which a drugged up man shot a second hand goods dealer who happened to be passing by in Chaiyaphum, NE Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292269-drugged-up-shooter-gives-up-after-five-hour-standoff-innocent-dealer-in-second-hand-goods-shot-dead/

 

Woman’s gold led to her brutal murder as police in Samut Prakan nab the killer within 48 hours

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Samut Prakan police escort 27-year-old Niran Thammathawee back from a local fish pond in the Bang Bo District area of Samut Prakan on Saturday afternoon after discovering a bag he discarded there on Thursday which told a story of mean and bloody murder.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292270-woman’s-gold-led-to-her-brutal-murder-as-police-in-samut-prakan-nab-the-killer-within-48-hours/

 

Thirteen injured as song thaew driver has seizure, hits motorcyclist and rams into parked bus in Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Bung Kam police were called to Soi Serithai 29 after a collision in the Klong Kum area of Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292271-thirteen-injured-as-song-thaew-driver-has-seizure-hits-motorcyclist-and-rams-into-parked-bus-in-bangkok/

 

Three arrested in Songkran action - Laotian woman on 3,440 day overstay

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on action over the Songkran holidays by immigration in the north eastern province of Loei.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292274-three-arrested-in-songkran-action-laotian-woman-on-3440-day-overstay/

 

Carnage in Gulf of Thailand, air pollution crisis heads south : Tim Newton Today - April 17

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292275-carnage-in-gulf-of-thailand-air-pollution-crisis-heads-south-tim-newton-today-april-17/

 

Songkran tragedy: Woman killed and 7 injured as pick-up plows into roadside tent where kids were splashing water

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Tragic moment

 

Daily News reported that an accident occurred on a road in Sa Kaeo province in the east of Thailand where children were splashing water near a Sawang Sa Kaeo rescue tent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292278-songkran-tragedy-woman-killed-and-7-injured-as-pick-up-plows-into-roadside-tent-where-kids-were-splashing-water/

 

Video: Songkran Road Rage: "Drunk" driver repeatedly slams into vehicles at water splashing in market

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Deliberately went into people splashing Songkran water

 

Sanook reported on a road rage incident that happened on the final day of the Songkran festival at Si Khio market in Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292281-video-songkran-road-rage-drunk-driver-repeatedly-slams-into-vehicles-at-water-splashing-in-market/

 

All a misunderstanding! Police take no action after "pretty's" social media post

 

INN Thai Caption: "Pretty" admits breathalyzer misunderstanding

 

Police in Bangkok decided not to take action against a pretty or PR woman who posted on social media that she got away scot free after nearly busting the limit on a breathalyzer machine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292283-all-a-misunderstanding-police-take-no-action-after-prettys-social-media-post/

 

8 victims injured during RCA Songkran party shooting in Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin 
 

Photo via Facebook/ ผู้พิทักษ์

Police arrested a gunman in connection with a shooting at a Songkran party in front of Onyx bar at the popular entertainment venue Royal City Avenue (RCA) in Bangkok in the early hours of this morning. Four victims were injured by gunfire, while four others were hurt while trying to flee the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292284-8-victims-injured-during-rca-songkran-party-shooting-in-bangkok/