Phuket police charge “reckless” speedboat driver with injuring 37 people

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: KomChadLuek

Police in Phuket have charged a boat driver with injuring 37 people after the speedboat he was driving crashed into a marker in Chalong Bay. Most of those injured in the May 17 incident were Russian nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295517-phuket-police-charge-“reckless”-speedboat-driver-with-injuring-37-people/

 

Wife snaps, stabs husband and burns his car over constant comparisons to ex
by Petch Petpailin
 

Photo by อนันต์ ผศุภกิจจานุสรณ์

 

A Thai wife in Chon Buri snapped and stabbed her husband and set fire to his car after he continually compared her to his ex-wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295518-wife-snaps-stabs-husband-and-burns-his-car-over-constant-comparisons-to-ex/

 

Fatal Pattani man shooting prompts urgent probe in Southern Thailand rubber plantation
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by Khaosod

 

Authorities are investigating the shooting of a 34-year-old man from Pattani province who was found dead in a rubber plantation in the sub-district of Saba Yoi, Songkhla province. The victim reportedly had previous gunshot injuries but had not filed a police report due to fear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295519-fatal-pattani-man-shooting-prompts-urgent-probe-in-southern-thailand-rubber-plantation/

 

Tourism Industry Proposes Tourism Plan to Incoming Government

 

 

BANGKOK, May 22 (TNA) — Khaosan Road business operators wanted the new generation of politicians in the new incoming government to take care of tourism industry, amends the outdated laws so that Thailand can compete with the neighboring countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295520-tourism-industry-proposes-tourism-plan-to-incoming-government/

 

On Chart Pattana Kla, Mandela, and bridging societal divides
By Cod Satrusayang

 

When Mandela was elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994, the world held its breath, wondering how this extraordinary figure, who had endured 27 years of imprisonment for his unwavering fight against apartheid, would respond to the deep wounds and divisions that scarred his nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295521-on-chart-pattana-kla-mandela-and-bridging-societal-divides/

 

Two die after eating poisonous mushrooms in Loei province

 

 

Two villagers died and seven others fell seriously ill after they ate poisonous mushrooms, collected from the woods in Kok Sathon sub-district in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Loei.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295522-two-die-after-eating-poisonous-mushrooms-in-loei-province/

 

Phuket Releases Warning for Boats Going Into The Sea
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast) has issued a warning for small boats from leaving ports into the open sea on Monday (May 22nd).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295523-phuket-releases-warning-for-boats-going-into-the-sea/

 

Unidentified Foreign Man Dies After Motorbike Crash in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – A male foreign rider was pronounced dead at the scene after a motorbike crash in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295525-unidentified-foreign-man-dies-after-motorbike-crash-in-pattaya/

 

3 illegal Cambodian monks found living in Samut Prakan forest
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo by Khaosod

 

Authorities in Samut Prakan province recently apprehended three Cambodian nationals dressed in monk-like attire, living in a makeshift shelter in a forest near a local market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295526-3-illegal-cambodian-monks-found-living-in-samut-prakan-forest/

 

Two People Arrested for Illegally Operating Cannabis Shops in Thalang, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – Two people have been arrested for illegally operating cannabis shops in Thalang while three other cannabis licenses have been suspended.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295527-two-people-arrested-for-illegally-operating-cannabis-shops-in-thalang-phuket/

 

Phuket som tam restaurant returns 200,000 baht to European tourist
by leah

 

Photos via Facebook | ส้มตำยำ3อ่าว

 

A European tourist was reunited with his bag containing money and assets worth 200,000 baht yesterday thanks to the honest owner of a som tam restaurant in Phuket, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295529-phuket-som-tam-restaurant-returns-200000-baht-to-european-tourist/

 

Burmese man attacks 3 colleagues with knife near Bangkok
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

 

A Burmese man attacked three colleagues with a knife yesterday at the Owl Market in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295532-burmese-man-attacks-3-colleagues-with-knife-near-bangkok/

 

Calls for massive crack in ancient Chiang Mai wall to avoid collapse

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Bangkok Biz

Concerned residents in Chiang Mai are urging officials to fix a huge crack in the city’s ancient Suan Dok Gate before it collapses. Residents say that if restoration work doesn’t happen soon, there is a chance the wall of the structure could collapse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295533-calls-for-massive-crack-in-ancient-chiang-mai-wall-to-avoid-collapse/

 

Unemployment in Thailand hits 3-year low thanks to revival of tourism

By Peter Roche

 

Thailand tourismFlickr/Werner Bayer

Fewer people are out of work in Thailand, with the jobless rate reaching a 3-year low during the first quarter of 2023, according to a Reuters report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295534-unemployment-in-thailand-hits-3-year-low-thanks-to-revival-of-tourism/

 

Reckless rock-thrower arrested in Ang Thong after damaging vehicles and risking lives
by Samantha Rose

 

Police arrested a 27 year old man in the Ang Thong province allegedly responsible for throwing rocks at three vehicles, causing damages and endangering lives. It was reported that following a cannabis-induced hallucination, the suspect become a potential threat to public safety. Upon investigation, the man was found to have a history involving drug arrests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295538-reckless-rock-thrower-arrested-in-ang-thong-after-damaging-vehicles-and-risking-lives/

 

Driver confronts taxi counterpart with arrest warrant in viral video, escorted to police station
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO via Sanook

 

A long-standing feud between two taxi drivers in Samut Prakan culminated as one driver took matters into his own hands to ensure justice was served. According to a video posted online, the taxi driver waited several years to confront the other driver and had a warrant for his arrest but he evaded capture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295541-driver-confronts-taxi-counterpart-with-arrest-warrant-in-viral-video-escorted-to-police-station/

 

Nearly 10 Million Foreigners Visit Thailand Since January

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has reported that almost 10 million foreign tourists visited Thailand since January, generating about 391 billion baht in revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295547-nearly-10-million-foreigners-visit-thailand-since-january/

 

BOI Ready to Promote Ties Between Thailand and China

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has expressed their readiness to promote trade and investment between Thailand and China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295548-boi-ready-to-promote-ties-between-thailand-and-china/

 

Govt Seeks Heritage Status for Traditional Thai Pha Khao Ma

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has confirmed plans to register Thailand’s traditional sarong, known as the pha khao ma, as an intangible cultural heritage with UNESCO to promote Thai culture at the international level.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295549-govt-seeks-heritage-status-for-traditional-thai-pha-khao-ma/

 

Thailand’s Rice Exports See Four-Month Surge

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has reported that rice exports from Thailand have shown remarkable growth, reaching a record-breaking 2.79 million tonnes from January to April of this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295550-thailand’s-rice-exports-see-four-month-surge/

 

PM assures investors that capital market fluctuations are temporary

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked investors to look at the strong economic fundamentals of Thailand, as he claimed that the current fluctuations in the capital market are just short-term phenomena, said Traisuree Traisoranakul, deputy spokesperson for the government, today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295552-pm-assures-investors-that-capital-market-fluctuations-are-temporary/

 

Thailand Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar

 

 

BANGKOK, May 22 (TNA) — Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, on behalf of the Thai government, handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha to Myanmar via ambassador U Chit Swe at the Government House on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295553-thailand-provides-humanitarian-assistance-to-myanmar/

 

Statistical lottery results revealed: Check out past June 1 winning numbers

 

PHOTO via iStock

 

Lottery enthusiasts in Thailand are gearing up for yet another exciting draw on Thursday, June 1, with many keen to analyse the winning numbers over the past 10 years. These keen-eyed lottery buffs are using historical data to provide insight into the most frequently drawn numbers and use them to guess the upcoming Lottery draw.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295554-statistical-lottery-results-revealed-check-out-past-june-1-winning-numbers/

 

Bangkok Pride parade aims to boost Thailand’s 2028 World Pride bid

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Bangkok is set to host a Pride parade on June 4, with the theme “Door to Equal Asia,” as the city prepares to bid for World Pride 2028. Waaddao Chumaporn, the founder of Bangkok Pride, informed the Bangkok Post that this year’s event will be larger than the previous year, highlighting Thailand’s preparedness to host the global celebration in 2028.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295556-bangkok-pride-parade-aims-to-boost-thailand’s-2028-world-pride-bid/

 

Firework display gone wrong: Huge explosion sends locals fleeing in Kalasin

 

Photo by Khaosod

 

A dramatic display unfolded during the annual Bun Bang Fai Talai Lan Festival in Kalasin Province’s Kuchinarai District as a single 20 million-fireworks rocket lifted off and exploded mid-air. The festival, which took place on May 22, is uniquely celebrated in this province with millions of rockets being launched into the sky, attracting numerous local and international tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295557-firework-display-gone-wrong-huge-explosion-sends-locals-fleeing-in-kalasin/

 

Cult in Isaan encourages women to worship vagina and penis statues

 

Photo via Facebook/ Bunragsa Longlivetheking

 

A religious shrine in the Pak Chong district in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat is encouraging followers, especially women, to worship vagina and penis statues for good fortune.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295558-cult-in-isaan-encourages-women-to-worship-vagina-and-penis-statues/

 

Naked Buddhist monk stuns Udon Thani residents as he sheds robes in public

 

PHOTO via Sanook

 

An alarming incident took place in the Udon Thani province of Thailand when a 42 year old Buddhist monk, identified as Damrongsak, suddenly disrobed and walked naked in the streets, unsettling nearby residents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295559-naked-buddhist-monk-stuns-udon-thani-residents-as-he-sheds-robes-in-public/

 

Stolen ambulance radio requested back; needed for life-saving communication

 

Photo by Khaosod

 

Emergency responders from the Bangkok Medical Centre have reported the theft of a vital communication radio from an ambulance, urging the thief to return the equipment as it is crucial for saving lives. On May 21, Mahesak Kanrat, a 48 year old ambulance captain from the Bangkok Medical Centre, reported the theft to Pipatpong Puempoon, a sergeant major investigating the case. The stolen equipment is a Motorola communication radio, valued at US$800 and used to communicate with hospitals and police stations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295560-stolen-ambulance-radio-requested-back-needed-for-life-saving-communication/

 

Move Forward coalition formally announced

 

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat officially announced the formation of his coalition government with seven others parties on Monday, about a week after the general election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295565-move-forward-coalition-formally-announced/

 

Debtor pawns 3 French bulldogs in Thailand

 

 

A loan shark in Thailand claims that a debtor who couldn’t make their repayments pledged three French bulldogs as collateral one year ago, but never returned to collect the dogs or repay the loan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295566-debtor-pawns-3-french-bulldogs-in-thailand/