webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thai farmer capitalises on high demand for grasshoppers by Nattapong Westwood Photo by Khaosod. A Thai farmer in the northeast Nakhon Phanom province found success breeding Patanga grasshoppers, selling eggs at 10,000 baht per kilogram. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296905-thai-farmer-capitalises-on-high-demand-for-grasshoppers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thunderstorms hit Thailand: Heavy rainfall sparks flash flood warnings by Samantha Rose Picture courtesy of Bangkok Jack The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for increased thunderstorms, affecting 37 provinces across the country, including Bangkok. Heavy rainfall is expected in several areas, potentially causing sudden flooding and flash floods, particularly in hilly regions and low-lying areas. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296908-thunderstorms-hit-thailand-heavy-rainfall-sparks-flash-flood-warnings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Unbelievable Encounter! Gigantic Centipede Crawls on House Wall Picture: Sanook A viral video clip with 6 million views captures an enormous centipede climbing on a house wall. The owner of the clip reveals that they have never seen such a big centipede before. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296911-unbelievable-encounter-gigantic-centipede-crawls-on-house-wall/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Proposal to allow alcohol on Buddhist holidays, Bangkok shows its Pride : Tim Newton Today - June 5 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296912-proposal-to-allow-alcohol-on-buddhist-holidays-bangkok-shows-its-pride-tim-newton-today-june-5/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 The other side of paradise Locals travel by sampan down Phuket’s Bang Rong Canal. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee) An hour’s drive from Phuket’s Pa Tong Beach, Bang Rong seems to be an ocean apart from its western counterpart. Located on the east coast, it doesn’t have a white sandy beach. Luxury beach clubs, Sunday brunch with free-flow sparkling wine and a pampering spa are most definitely not on its menu. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296913-the-other-side-of-paradise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 PHOTO ESSAY: Take a closer look at the new Suan Son Pradiphat train station By Online Reporter The new Suan Son Pradiphat train station. Image: RW These photos show the new Suan Son Pradiphat train station. The station has been constructed as part of the overhaul of Thailand’s southern train line. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296915-photo-essay-take-a-closer-look-at-the-new-suan-son-pradiphat-train-station/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thai Girlfriend Stabs Foreign Boyfriend in the Leg in Front of Shocked Tourists in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — During a heated girlfriend-boyfriend argument, a Thai girlfriend stabbed her foreign boyfriend in the leg and fled, leaving a knife lodged in his calf. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296917-thai-girlfriend-stabs-foreign-boyfriend-in-the-leg-in-front-of-shocked-tourists-in-pattaya/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Taxi-ous times in Phuket: Crackdown leads to double ‘fare-ests’ in Kathu by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Phuket Land Transport Office. Phuket‘s crackdown on illegal taxi drivers continues, with two arrests made in Kathu last week. At Si Kor Intersection, Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) officials and Kathu Police officers set up a checkpoint to identify and apprehend drivers using their private vehicles for commercial transportation services. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296919-taxi-ous-times-in-phuket-crackdown-leads-to-double-‘fare-ests’-in-kathu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Phuket immigration issues yellow cards to Thai landlords and foreigner by Mitch Connor Last month, Phuket Immigration Bureau reported that five Thai landlords received yellow cards while only one foreigner was given a warning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296921-phuket-immigration-issues-yellow-cards-to-thai-landlords-and-foreigner/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Miraculous twist: Kazakhstan tourist presumed drowned in Phuket found alive, in coma by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of KhaoSod shows 24 year old Artur Iskakov from Kazakhstan receiving treatment at Kata Beach. A tourist from Kazakhstan, initially reported to have drowned at Kata Beach in Phuket, is alive but in a coma. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan provided the updated information, clarifying that earlier reports of the tourist’s death were incorrect. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296925-miraculous-twist-kazakhstan-tourist-presumed-drowned-in-phuket-found-alive-in-coma/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 Court denies bail for suspects arrested at Diamond KTV entertainment venue The Criminal Court has denied bail for the proprietor of the Diamond KTV karaoke bar and 52 customers, many of whom are Chinese nationals, on the grounds that their assembly for alleged drug abuse constitutes a threat to society. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296926-court-denies-bail-for-suspects-arrested-at-diamond-ktv-entertainment-venue/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 Children under 12 months old should be vaccinated against COVID-19 Parents are being advised to get their children under one vaccinated, as they are the most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection of all age groups and are at risk of developing severe symptoms or even dying if they have underlying conditions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296927-children-under-12-months-old-should-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19/ 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 Toilet terror: Python’s restroom wriggle shocks couple in Thailand by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Sanook. Residents have been advised to check toilets before use after one stunned couple discovered a 3-metre python taking a nap in their toilet in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The slippery snake was successfully captured after a 20-minute struggle. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296928-toilet-terror-python’s-restroom-wriggle-shocks-couple-in-thailand/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Park rangers on Chang island to get mosquito protection suits Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is to distribute mosquito protection suits to park rangers to protect them from mosquito bites, and especially from Plasmodium knowlesi malaria. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296942-park-rangers-on-chang-island-to-get-mosquito-protection-suits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Warning of water shortage from effects of El Niño from July People in Thailand are being advised to brace for the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon from July until September, which could see a reduced amount of rainfall, by as much as 10% compared to last year, depending the severity of the weather condition, according to Somkuan Tonjan, director of the Central Weather Forecast subdivision of the Thai Meteorological Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296943-warning-of-water-shortage-from-effects-of-el-niño-from-july/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Tens of Thousands Join This Year’s Pride Month Parade in Bangkok BANGKOK (NNT) - Thousands of LGBTQ+ people, their allies and political leaders marched through central Bangkok on Sunday to mark Pride month and promote gender equality in the second official Pride parade to be held in the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296944-tens-of-thousands-join-this-year’s-pride-month-parade-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Team Thailand Trounces SK for Second Win at VNL 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - Team Thailand displayed outstanding blocking skills in their last match of Volleyball Nations League 2023 (VNL 2023) Pool 1 in Antalya. Thatdao Nuekjang alone was responsible for seven of the team’s 13 kill blocks, outpacing South Korea on the way to a 3-0 (25-17, 28-26, 25-21) sweep at Sunday’s (4 June) clash. Improving to a 2-2 win-loss record and seven points, Thailand climbed to eighth place in the current standings, while Korea fought hard but had to settle for their fourth straight-set defeat since the start of the competition. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296945-team-thailand-trounces-sk-for-second-win-at-vnl-2023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Govt Establishes Big Data Institute to Drive Socioeconomic Development BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced the establishment of the Big Data Institute (BDI), a new public agency aimed at effectively managing the vast amount of data generated by the public and state agencies. The development comes amid government efforts to leverage big data for economic and social advancements and to shape future policies. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296947-govt-establishes-big-data-institute-to-drive-socioeconomic-development/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 5 Thai Cities Recognized by UNESCO as Creative Cities in Various Categories BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has garnered international recognition as UNESCO has designated five cities in the country as Creative Cities in various categories including gastronomy, crafts, folk arts and design. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296948-5-thai-cities-recognized-by-unesco-as-creative-cities-in-various-categories/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Govt Urged to Extend EV Subsidies to Incentivize Domestic Production BANGKOK (NNT) - The Excise Department has proposed a subsidy of at least 3 billion baht from the new government, in an effort to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296949-govt-urged-to-extend-ev-subsidies-to-incentivize-domestic-production/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Buddhist Nun Allegedly Involved in Investment Scam Arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima A Buddhist nun, who was a former company board member allegedly involved in an investment scam worth 1.3 billion baht, was arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast Thailand on June 3rd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296950-buddhist-nun-allegedly-involved-in-investment-scam-arrested-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thai PM-Hopeful Promises Marriage Equality at Bangkok Pride Event Thailand’s PM-hopeful and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) Pita Limjaroenrat pledged at a Pride event in Bangkok that he would mandate a Parliament vote for the marriage equality bill for LGBTQ+ people within 100 days after he takes office. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296944-tens-of-thousands-join-this-year’s-pride-month-parade-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=18125547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Khao Yai National Park holiday weekend visitor surge generates almost 800,000 baht Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post. Khao Yai National Park experienced an influx of visitors during this weekend’s holiday from June 3-5, with almost 800,000 baht generated in revenue from entrance fees alone, according to park chief Chaiya Huayhongthong. Over the holiday period, 13,370 Thai and foreign tourists visited the park, entering through two main entry points – the Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Noen Hom in Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296953-khao-yai-national-park-holiday-weekend-visitor-surge-generates-almost-800000-baht/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Music teacher assaults 10 year old girl with ADHD in Nonthaburi school Image courtesy of Sanook A 50 year old father filed a complaint against a music teacher for physically abusing his 10 year old daughter, a fourth-grade student, in a school located in Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. The little girl was allegedly slapped and kicked, leaving a shoe print on the back of her shirt and suffering from physical pain. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296955-music-teacher-assaults-10-year-old-girl-with-adhd-in-nonthaburi-school/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 Wild elephant startles tourists on busy road in Khao Yai National Park Image courtesy of Khaosod Online A large wild elephant emerged onto a road near Khao Yai National Park, frightening tourists who hastily tried to reverse their cars. The incident occurred yesterday when the elephant left the forest, crossing the road without causing any harm before returning to the woodland area. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296957-wild-elephant-startles-tourists-on-busy-road-in-khao-yai-national-park/ 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Moo-ving miracle: Driver escapes unharmed after car ‘meets’ wandering cows in Phuket Picture courtesy of Phuket News A driver managed to walk away unscathed after his car collided with a group of wandering cows on Thepkrasattri Road in Phuket in the early hours of this morning. The driver, identified only as Bancha, was travelling in his white Toyota Veloce car around 4.30am when ten cows suddenly appeared out of nowhere and ran onto the road. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296958-moo-ving-miracle-driver-escapes-unharmed-after-car-‘meets’-wandering-cows-in-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Pregnant woman injured by hot oil declines 4,000 baht aid, calls for more accountability Image courtesy of Khaosod Online A pregnant 37 year old woman was severely burned by hot oil while selling French fries at a local football match in Rayong province. The organisers offered 4,000 baht as compensation but the victim, Suchada Phusawangporn, refused, calling for the culprit to take greater responsibility. Local authorities are investigating the incident. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296960-pregnant-woman-injured-by-hot-oil-declines-4000-baht-aid-calls-for-more-accountability/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Teenage boy found dead on Rayong beach after first visit with family Rescue workers carry dead body of teenage boy. Picture courtesy of Sanook The body of a teenage boy who had gone missing while swimming at Suan Son Beach in Rayong province has been found, floating approximately 2 kilometres from the scene of the incident. The teenager’s mother collapsed upon seeing her son’s body. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296963-teenage-boy-found-dead-on-rayong-beach-after-first-visit-with-family/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Newly engaged teen dies in tragic car accident, grief-stricken family mourns A 19 year old man tragically died in a car accident after crashing into a tree just days after his engagement. The victim was driving back home from his fiancée’s house when he lost his life in the early hours of the incident. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296964-newly-engaged-teen-dies-in-tragic-car-accident-grief-stricken-family-mourns/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Pattaya Authorities Inspect Homeless Community Near Bali Hai Pier A group of Pattaya authorities inspected a homeless community near the Bali Hai Pier on June 2nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296968-pattaya-authorities-inspect-homeless-community-near-bali-hai-pier/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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