Pattaya — Around three go-go bar guards allegedly attacked a Russian tourist, who reportedly refused to pay for the drinks he had ordered, on Walking Street at 3:30 AM this morning, June 18th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298297-go-go-bar-guards-on-pattaya-walking-street-allegedly-attack-russian-man-who-refused-to-pay-his-bill/

Chon Buri police commander and 7 officers transferred pending probe into extortion allegation

 

 

 Chon Buri police commander and seven of his subordinates were transferred to the operations centre of the Royal Thai Police with immediate effect today (Saturday), pending a fact-finding probe into an allegation of extortion made against them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298298-chon-buri-police-commander-and-7-officers-transferred-pending-probe-into-extortion-allegation/

Thai children losing out on height due to too little milk

 

 

Packed with essential nutrients, milk is an integral part of children’s diets and supports their growth. It contains calcium, which is great for the teeth and the bones, and has other health benefits too, among them boosting the immune system, strengthening heart health, and improving the skin, according to experts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298299-thai-children-losing-out-on-height-due-to-too-little-milk/

 

Interpol red notices sought for 2 people allegedly involved in extortion of online gambling gang

 

 

Thai Interpol are expected to issue Red notices today (Sunday) for two civilians who are alleged to be involved with a group of police officers in extorting about 140 million baht from alleged members of an illegal online gambling gang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298300-interpol-red-notices-sought-for-2-people-allegedly-involved-in-extortion-of-online-gambling-gang/

 

Pita’s election as PM and political certainty would be a green light for new jobs and investment
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Pheu Thai nominee for PM, Srettha Thavisin, was speaking on Wednesday at an investors conference in Bangkok at which he insisted on looking at the current political situation in a positive light, saying that its resolution in the form of political certainty and a government led by Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat would be a green light for a return of inward financial investment and new jobs created by foreign firms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298301-pita’s-election-as-pm-and-political-certainty-would-be-a-green-light-for-new-jobs-and-investment/

75-Year-Old Man Found Shot to Death at Forest in Kathu, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kathu – A 75 year old man was found shot to death in a forest near a dam in Kathu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298302-75-year-old-man-found-shot-to-death-at-forest-in-kathu-phuket/

5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to Boost Regional Connectivity
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
BUENG KAN (NNT) - The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, which is currently under construction across the Mekong River, is set to open in 2024 to boost border travel between Laos and Thailand and spur trade with other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298303-5th-thai-lao-friendship-bridge-to-boost-regional-connectivity/

Notorious Thai thief Khaitlek arrested, 2 million baht haul seized
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

Notorious thief Sarawut, 46 years old, also known as “Khai Lek”, with historical ties to the infamous “Thai Siam Gang” and a criminal record including three previous imprisonments, was recently arrested for multiple burglaries amassing over 2 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298304-notorious-thai-thief-khaitlek-arrested-2-million-baht-haul-seized/

Yamaha worker dies weaving between racing trucks
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

A tragic accident occurred as a 48 years old Yamaha factory employee, Anuwat Thawadee, attempted to weave his motorcycle between two trucks on Theparat Road, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298305-yamaha-worker-dies-weaving-between-racing-trucks/

 

Transgender Pickpocket in Pattaya Swipes Expensive Gold Necklace from Turkish Tourist
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Turkish tourist walking alone on Pattaya Beach early this morning reported being pickpocketed of a 25,000-baht gold necklace by a transgender suspect. The man revealed he often watched news about this crime and was vigilant; however, he fell victim to the skilled hands of the thief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298306-transgender-pickpocket-in-pattaya-swipes-expensive-gold-necklace-from-turkish-tourist/

Intoxicated Man in Pattaya Area Falls Off Balcony and Dies by Accident
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An intoxicated Thai man tragically fell to his death by accident while vomiting over his balcony near Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298307-intoxicated-man-in-pattaya-area-falls-off-balcony-and-dies-by-accident/

Surin school criticised for inviting controversial figure to teach morality at student camp
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of เยาวชนสุรินทร์เพื่อประชาธิปไตย - Surin youth for Democracy Facebook

 

A school in Surin province has faced criticism for inviting a controversial figure with a history of mental health issues and social threats to teach morality to over 900 students participating in a camp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298308-surin-school-criticised-for-inviting-controversial-figure-to-teach-morality-at-student-camp/

Funeral attendees win cows, receive rice gifts in unique 200,000 baht Thai almsgiving
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

In Buriram province, a funeral for a 92 year old woman, Wun Chongchaingam, has drawn a large crowd due to the unusual almsgiving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298309-funeral-attendees-win-cows-receive-rice-gifts-in-unique-200000-baht-thai-almsgiving/

Bird collision delays Thai Vietjet flight, 159 passengers affected at Khon Kaen Airport
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A Thai Vietjet flight at Khon Kaen International Airport was disrupted after a bird collided with the aircraft’s engine, causing delays for 159 passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298310-bird-collision-delays-thai-vietjet-flight-159-passengers-affected-at-khon-kaen-airport/

Samrong beauty clinics raided for explicit content and unregistered products
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

Recently, a beauty clinic in the Samrong area and its Chai Samoraphum branch were raided by Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), health service support and Consumer Protection Police Division officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298311-samrong-beauty-clinics-raided-for-explicit-content-and-unregistered-products/

Convenience Store Fixes Electrical Fault Following Tragic Customer Death

 

 

In a tragic incident that unfolded in a convenience store located in Khlong Khloy, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, a woman lost her life due to an electrical fault. Promptly responding to this unfortunate event, the store has now summoned an electrician to fix the faulty area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298313-convenience-store-fixes-electrical-fault-following-tragic-customer-death/

Travelindex Unveils Winners of Bangkok’s Top 25 Restaurants
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - “Travel-index”, a content-driven ecosystem for the travel and tourism sector, has rolled out its annual list of 25 Restaurants throughout Bangkok that it considers the top eateries highlighting why the capital is such a popular gastronomic destination among gourmets and gourmands.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298315-travelindex-unveils-winners-of-bangkok’s-top-25-restaurants/

 

Asia’s biggest Golf Tournament created a massive financial boost for Hua Hin
 

 

Over 480 Competitors participated in Asia’s Biggest Golf Tournament in Thailand’s Hua Hin from 11th- 17th June 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298316-asia’s-biggest-golf-tournament-created-a-massive-financial-boost-for-hua-hin/

Almost 4,000 refugees from Myanmar seek shelter in Mae Hong Son

 

 

Almost 4,000 civilians from Myanmar have fled recent fighting in their country to seek temporary shelter in Thailand’s northernmost province of Mae Hong Son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298317-almost-4000-refugees-from-myanmar-seek-shelter-in-mae-hong-son/

 

Sedan Crashes into Streetlight in Chonburi Before Bursting into Flames, Driver and Passenger Survive

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — A sedan crashed into a streetlight on a median strip at a Chonburi bypass before bursting into flames today, June 18th. The driver and his passenger, however, miraculously survived the accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298318-sedan-crashes-into-streetlight-in-chonburi-before-bursting-into-flames-driver-and-passenger-survive/

 

Tragic Accident Claims the Life of a 21-Year-Old in a Bus Rear-End Collision

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a devastating incident on June 18th, Sergeant Utane Prompram, an investigating officer from Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station, received a report of a fatal car accident involving a pickup truck colliding with the rear of a bus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298321-tragic-accident-claims-the-life-of-a-21-year-old-in-a-bus-rear-end-collision/

 

Miraculous Escape: Three Survive Sedan's Sudden Fire on Phahonyothin Road in Lampang

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A shocking incident of a Mitsubishi sedan catching fire sent waves of panic on the busy Phahonyothin road between Tak and Lampang provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298322-miraculous-escape-three-survive-sedans-sudden-fire-on-phahonyothin-road-in-lampang/

 

March Across Thailand: 50,000 Signatures Sought to Keep Cannabis off the Narcotics List

 

 

The Future Cannabis Network is marching across Thailand in a campaign to gather 50,000 signatures opposing the reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic, confident that the new government will listen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298326-march-across-thailand-50000-signatures-sought-to-keep-cannabis-off-the-narcotics-list/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 19 June 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298332-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-19-june-2023/

 

Thai police seize 1,000 million baht assets in embezzlement case linked to ‘Boy’
Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: Unsplash/Andre Blanco

 

Thai police have seized assets worth over 1,000 million baht (US$28,800,000) from a suspect known as “Boy” in connection to an alleged 140 million baht (US$4,036,000) embezzlement case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298333-thai-police-seize-1000-million-baht-assets-in-embezzlement-case-linked-to-‘boy’/

 

Chiang Mai temple abbot investigated for 200m baht mismanagement and illegal shrine construction
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of dhammajak

 

A high-profile Chiang Mai temple abbot is under investigation after allegations of mismanagement of 200 million baht worth of donations and unauthorised construction of a shrine, following a recent incident in which he caused damage to multiple vehicles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298339-chiang-mai-temple-abbot-investigated-for-200m-baht-mismanagement-and-illegal-shrine-construction/

 

Man’s costly error sees pick-up truck and jet ski plunge into Mae Klong River
by Nattapong Westwood
 

PHOTO: Youtube/เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้

 

A man, 41 years old, experienced a costly mistake when he parked his pick-up truck without properly engaging the handbrake, causing the vehicle and a jet ski worth nearly a million baht to plunge into the Mae Klong River.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298340-man’s-costly-error-sees-pick-up-truck-and-jet-ski-plunge-into-mae-klong-river/

 

Thai school aids 11-year-old’s return amid pandemic-driven dropout crisis
by Mitch Connor
 

TOP PHOTO: Unsplash/Mario Heller

 

An 11-year-old Thai boy, Anirut Thongdech, also known as Saming, has been given the opportunity to return to school after being forced to leave when his family could no longer afford his education.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298341-thai-school-aids-11-year-old’s-return-amid-pandemic-driven-dropout-crisis/

 

Thailand News - 12 senior police in extortion investigation, Phuket Bitcoin binge : Tim Newton Today - June 19

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298343-thailand-news-12-senior-police-in-extortion-investigation-phuket-bitcoin-binge-tim-newton-today-june-19/

 

Phuket vies for hosting Specialised Expo 2028, promising sustainability and harmony
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: Unsplash/The DK Photography

 

The world awaits the anticipated announcement on June 21, revealing which country has been chosen to host the prestigious Specialised Expo 2028. Among the five finalists is Phuket, Thailand, fueling great expectations for the nation in this international competition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298344-phuket-vies-for-hosting-specialised-expo-2028-promising-sustainability-and-harmony/