Government says household electricity charges will be eased

 

 

The government has offered an assurance that the electricity charge for households for May through August will be 4.77 baht per unit, instead of the 5.24 baht for the January-April period, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292596-government-says-household-electricity-charges-will-be-eased/

 

Commerce Ministry Sees Higher New Business Registrations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has reported about 9,200 new businesses were registered across Thailand in March, marking an 8% increase from February and a 28% increase from the same period last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292612-commerce-ministry-sees-higher-new-business-registrations/

 

WHO Commends Thai Doctor for Public Health Contribution

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Dr Suwit Wibulpolprasert, adviser to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, for his contributions to Thailand’s public health.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292614-who-commends-thai-doctor-for-public-health-contribution/

 

Thai and Hong Kong officials discuss labor cooperation and expansion of production base

 

 

Thai Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin today held talks with representatives from the Hong Kong Employers’ Federation regarding promoting cooperation and importing Thai “semi-skilled” labor to meet Hong Kong’s demand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292615-thai-and-hong-kong-officials-discuss-labor-cooperation-and-expansion-of-production-base/

 

Rice Export during First Two Months Increases by 38.2%

 

 

BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) – Thailand remains world’s second largest rice exporter with export volume of over 1.4 million tons during the first two months of 2023, an increase of 38.2% year on year, disclosed Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292616-rice-export-during-first-two-months-increases-by-382/

 

Changan Automobile to Invest 9.8 Billion Baht in EV Production Base in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) – Changan Automobile, Chinese leader automaker announced to invest 9.8 billion baht to establish an electric vehicle production base in Thailand, its first biggest investment outside China, said Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of Thailand’s Board of Investment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292617-changan-automobile-to-invest-98-billion-baht-in-ev-production-base-in-thailand/

 

Similan Island to Temporarily Close for Monsoon Season

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism authorities are inviting travelers to Similan Island before its pristine tourism spots are closed for the monsoon season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292619-similan-island-to-temporarily-close-for-monsoon-season/

 

Phi Phi police investigating drowned American man

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Normann

 

Police on the tourist magnet island of Koh Phi Phi are investigating the death of an American man thought to have drowned. According to a Phuket Express report, the 51 year old, whose name is being withheld until family members have been notified, was visiting the popular Viking Cave at the time.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292550-american-tourist-drowns-in-krabi-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18030484

 

Passenger injured as yacht rocked by racing speedboat off Phuket

 

FILE PHOTO: Flickr/Ben

 

Dangerous speedboat drivers continue to pose a threat to safety in the waters off Phuket, with a passenger on a private yacht injured after a racing speedboat rocked the vessel he was on, causing him to fall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292620-passenger-injured-as-yacht-rocked-by-racing-speedboat-off-phuket/

 

Missing woman found dead in a parked car at a petrol station

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

A Thai rescue team volunteer discovered the dead body of a missing woman in a car parked in a petrol station in the Sikhiao district of the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292621-missing-woman-found-dead-in-a-parked-car-at-a-petrol-station/

 

Police step in to rescue 9 year old walking 18km home after fleeing abuse

 

Photo via Facebook/ สถานีตำรวจภูธรไชยวาน

 

Police in the Isaan province of Udon Thani came to the aid of a vagrant nine year old boy attempting to walk 18 kilometres back home. The boy fled his home due to an allegedly abusive father and was living alone in an abandoned house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292622-police-step-in-to-rescue-9-year-old-walking-18km-home-after-fleeing-abuse/

 

Gun used to shoot dead net idol in Bangkok belongs to ex-boyfriend’s military officer father

 

 

The gun used to shoot dead “Gigi” the net idol and her air force cadet ex-boyfriend “Ikkyu” in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday is licensed and belongs to Ikkyu’s father, who is a high-ranking military officer, according to a spokesperson for the National Police Agency Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292585-net-idol-found-dead-in-bangkok-condo-abused-by-air-force-cadet-ex-boyfriend/?do=findComment&comment=18030527

 

Volunteer rescuer dies after attempting to save life in Ayutthaya

 

Photo via Facebook/ สมาคมอยุธยารวมใจ หน่วยกู้ภัยอยุธยา and Phra NaKhon News

 

A member of the Ayutthaya Ruam Jai Rescue Team died after performing CPR on a patient in the early hours of this morning. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292624-volunteer-rescuer-dies-after-attempting-to-save-life-in-ayutthaya/

 

Govt Sets Target of 4.4 Million Tons for Fresh, Processed Fruit Export in 2023

 

Seasonal durian is being sold to traders for export to China.

 

BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) – The Ministry of Commerce has set the target for export of fresh and processed fruits at 4.44 million tons, an increase of 10% from the previous year, said Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292630-govt-sets-target-of-44-million-tons-for-fresh-processed-fruit-export-in-2023/

 

Thai Public Health Department and Police Warn Cannabis Users Against Recreational Use on 4/20 Day

 

 

Thailand’s public health department as well as law enforcement have warned cannabis users against recreational use on the “World Weed Day” of April 20th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292631-thai-public-health-department-and-police-warn-cannabis-users-against-recreational-use-on-420-day/

 

Thailand’s Som Tam voted 6th best salad in the world

 

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Northeast Thailand’s “som tam,” aka spicy papaya salad, was voted sixth best salad in the world by online food guide TasteAtlas. Another Thai dish, phla kung, also won accolades, coming in ninth place.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292632-thailand’s-som-tam-voted-6th-best-salad-in-the-world/

 

Scat woman: Thai taxi drivers warn of female passenger who poops in car

 

Photo by Adam Sacco via Flickr

 

A Thai taxi driver in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok took to Facebook to warn fellow drivers of a female passenger who has been known to poop in cars and then flee without paying.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292633-scat-woman-thai-taxi-drivers-warn-of-female-passenger-who-poops-in-car/

 

Thai Foreign Ministry working on plans to evacuate Thais from Sudan

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting this afternoon (Thursday) with representatives of the Army and the Air Force, as well as officials of the Thai Embassy in Cairo, to discuss evacuation plans for Thai citizens living in Sudan, following an escalation in fighting between government and rebel forces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292636-thai-foreign-ministry-working-on-plans-to-evacuate-thais-from-sudan/

 

Police promise straightforward investigation into death of a Thai Internet idol

 

 

Bangkok police have assured the public that they will investigate the shooting death of a well-known Thai Internet idol and her boyfriend in a straightforward and fair manner, without outside interference.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292585-net-idol-found-dead-in-bangkok-condo-abused-by-air-force-cadet-ex-boyfriend/?do=findComment&comment=18030851

 

Pattaya Celebrates Successful Songkran Festival, First With Water in Four Years

 

 

Pattaya beautifully wrapped up its first full-on Songkran festival in four years yesterday. The event ended successfully with Wan Lai, or the Big Day, where Beach Road was partially turned into a walking street and was crammed with thousands of Songkran revelers marching through the street, helping pump money into the city.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292637-pattaya-celebrates-successful-songkran-festival-first-with-water-in-four-years/

 

Multiple Songkran Revelers Fall Victim to Bag Thieves in Pattaya

 

PHOTO: มุมข่าวพัทยา

 

Over 18 Songkran revelers filed reports at the Pattaya Police Station saying their bags had been cut open by thieves who subsequently stole their property.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292638-multiple-songkran-revelers-fall-victim-to-bag-thieves-in-pattaya/

 

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