A Thai man has reportedly taken his own child hostage at Phubodin Pittayalai School in the Lang Suan district of Chum Phon province in the southern part of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296303-man-takes-his-child-hostage-at-school-in-southern-thailand/

Chiang Mai teens seen vaping, sniffing glue in public in downtown

 

 

A group of audacious Chiang Mai teenagers, all under the age of 16, astounded onlookers with their outrageous behavior near the historic city moat in Chiang Mai. Their exploits included frolicking in the water, engaging in provocative dance moves, and using electronic cigarettes and inhalants, all while blatantly ignoring the stares and concerns of passersby who observed them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296301-chiang-mai-teens-seen-vaping-sniffing-glue-in-public-in-downtown/

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/

Thaksin puzzled by Chuwit’s allegations
by TNR Staff

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: Matichon

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra tweeted last night (May 28) that he is puzzled by a secret deal alleged by former MP and graft-buster Chuwit Kamolvisit claiming Pheu Thai Party is linking up with a few other camps in setting up a coalition government without Move Forward Party with this including a special package on his return home, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296314-thaksin-puzzled-by-chuwit’s-allegations/

 

An abolition of conscription will mean more inequality : Nipit
 

File photo : Nipit Intarasombut

Nipit Intarasombut, a Palang Pracharath party-list MP-elect, claimed on Monday that the immediate revocation of conscription, a Move Forward Party manifesto promise, will only cause more inequality in Thai society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296315-an-abolition-of-conscription-will-mean-more-inequality-nipit/

 

Phuket Governor Orders Investigation Over Underwater Painting
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Governor has ordered an investigation after photos of a diver painting under water in social media caused concern over possible coral and marine damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296316-phuket-governor-orders-investigation-over-underwater-painting/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 30 May 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296323-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-30-may-2023/

 

Chiang Mai Temple Abbot Causes Six-Vehicle Accident, Agrees to Pay 200,000 Baht in Damages

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Chiang Mai, Thailand — A renowned temple abbot from Chiang Mai accidentally caused a series of vehicular damages on May 29, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296330-chiang-mai-temple-abbot-causes-six-vehicle-accident-agrees-to-pay-200000-baht-in-damages/

 

Why dispute over House speaker could decide Thailand’s political future   
 

 

The eight-party coalition’s bid to form Thailand’s next government is threatened by a dispute between its two leaders – Move Forward and Pheu Thai – over the House Speaker’s seat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296334-why-dispute-over-house-speaker-could-decide-thailand’s-political-future/

 

Child abuse scandal uncovered at Saraburi welfare facility, police investigate
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

 

Following a shocking Facebook post revealing the abuse of over 280 children at a welfare institution in Saraburi, central Thailand, a multi-disciplinary team, including social development and human security officials, psychologists, and police, swiftly moved to investigate the claims on-site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296337-child-abuse-scandal-uncovered-at-saraburi-welfare-facility-police-investigate/

 

Students Fatally Stab Each Other at Sisaket Province School

 

Picture: Morning News TV3

 

A renowned school in Sisaket Province was gripped by a shocking incident yesterday, as two young students in Grade 1 and Grade 2 engaged in a fatal altercation using a knife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296338-students-fatally-stab-each-other-at-sisaket-province-school/

 

Move Forward-led govt’s policy on legalized cannabis – it’s complicated

 

 

The new coalition government being formed by the Move Forward Party is set to reshape – if not reverse – Thailand legalization of marijuana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296339-move-forward-led-govt’s-policy-on-legalized-cannabis-–-it’s-complicated/

 

Contract killer escorted back to Thailand, shaky times for new coalition : Tim Newton Today - May 30

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296340-contract-killer-escorted-back-to-thailand-shaky-times-for-new-coalition-tim-newton-today-may-30/

 

Pattaya bar owner faces loan shark threats forcing staff to undress for debt money
by Nattapong Westwood

Photo by Facebook

 

A bar owner in Pattaya reported a violent debt-collecting gang to the local police after facing harassment and threats from 14 different loan providers. The 31 year old woman was forced to borrow money from various lenders for financial troubles, accumulating around 800,000 baht (US$23,100) in debt, with a daily interest payment of 30,000 baht (US$870).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296341-pattaya-bar-owner-faces-loan-shark-threats-forcing-staff-to-undress-for-debt-money/

 

Thai man set on fire by cousin in drug-related dispute
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Chaing Mai News

 

A Thai man suffered serious injuries after his cousin intentionally set him on fire at his home in the northern province of Chaing Rai at night on May 28. The perpetrator’s girlfriend revealed that the violent act was motivated by a drug-related dispute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296344-thai-man-set-on-fire-by-cousin-in-drug-related-dispute/

 

Canadian boxer accuses Thai restaurant of poisoning him
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Dave Leduc

 

A Canadian boxer accused a Thai restaurant of poisoning him because of a previous insult to Muay Thai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296346-canadian-boxer-accuses-thai-restaurant-of-poisoning-him/

 

Student Seriously Injured after Motorbike Collision with Bus in Koh Kaew, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Koh Kaew – A rider who is a student sustained serious injuries after their motorbike collided with a bus in Koh Kaew, Mueang Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296347-student-seriously-injured-after-motorbike-collision-with-bus-in-koh-kaew-phuket/

 

UPDATE:

 

Prominent Chiang Mai abbot’s shocking crash leaves trail of carnage
Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo via Khao Sod

 

A revered Chiang Mai temple abbot crashed into eight vehicles, including six cars and two motorcycles, causing carnage and prompting netizens to question why he was wearing shorts. The abbot, known as Kru Ba, was travelling to visit his younger brother but ended up in a multi-vehicle pile-up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296330-chiang-mai-temple-abbot-causes-six-vehicle-accident-agrees-to-pay-200000-baht-in-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18112719

 

UPDATE:

 

Tragic school knife fight claims life and leaves three injured in northeast Thailand
Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo from Facebook

 

A devastating incident unfolded at a renowned school in Sisaket province, northeast Thailand, as a confrontation between seventh and eighth-grade students escalated into a fatal knife fight, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296338-students-fatally-stab-each-other-at-sisaket-province-school/?do=findComment&comment=18112748

 

Dengue fever cases could reach 3-year peak: Health Ministry
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Dengue fever is considered a dangerous disease commonly found in the rainy season. The Ministry of Public Health has announced the number of dengue fever cases this year could reach a 3-year high, while instructing local agencies to cut down on the breeding cycle of mosquitoes, which are carriers of this disease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296348-dengue-fever-cases-could-reach-3-year-peak-health-ministry/

 

UPDATE:

 

Student Stabbed To Death, Three Others Wounded In School Fight
by TNR Staff

 

Pixelated image of Boy A who was stabbed to death yesterday. Photo: MNG Online

 

A FIGHT between seventh and eighth graders of a well-known school in Sisaket province led to one of them stabbing the other to death while three other students also got wounded with two in serious condition, MNG Online said today (May 30).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296338-students-fatally-stab-each-other-at-sisaket-province-school/?do=findComment&comment=18112798

 

Rainy Season in Bangkok
by Thai Enquirer

 

The Meteorological Department announced last week that Thailand would officially enter the rainy season on Monday, and the downpour came as expected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296349-rainy-season-in-bangkok/

 

15-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Pattaya Dies in Accident While Driving Home in the Rain
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A 15-year-old motorcyclist died in a tragic accident while driving home in the rain in the small hours of this morning, May 30th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296351-15-year-old-motorcyclist-in-pattaya-dies-in-accident-while-driving-home-in-the-rain/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai man high on Yaba mistakenly fears Burmese army invasion, kidnaps son
Petch Petpailin
 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์จังหวัดชุมพร

A Thai man reportedly under the influence of Yaba (methamphetamine) confessed to police that he had rushed to pick up his son from a school in the southern province of Chumphon due to a false belief that a Burmese army had invaded Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296303-man-takes-his-child-hostage-at-school-in-southern-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18112850

 

Thailand’s Cannabis Future Network warns parties against reinstating plant as narcotic

by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of AP Newsroom

 

The Cannabis Future Network in Thailand has called upon three alliance parties not to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug, referring to the decision as “getting the first shirt button wrong” and potentially leading to further issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296353-thailand’s-cannabis-future-network-warns-parties-against-reinstating-plant-as-narcotic/

 

Pattaya City gears up for several exciting events
by Top

 

Photo via Unsplash

 

Pattaya City is gearing up for several exciting events taking place next month in June. On Saturday, June 17, there will be a thrilling lineup of activities to encourage drug-free lifestyles, particularly among youth. The festivities will kick off at 3pm near the sailing memorial across from Mike Shopping Mall and will continue until 10pm at Central Mall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296355-pattaya-city-gears-up-for-several-exciting-events/

 

Chinese Woman in Pattaya Rear-Ends and Injures 74-Year-Old Motorcyclist
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — A Chinese woman rear-ended a 74-year-old woman on a Pattaya road and injured her along with two other Thai nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296357-chinese-woman-in-pattaya-rear-ends-and-injures-74-year-old-motorcyclist/

 

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