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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/