The Thai tourism sector is worried about the formation of the new government that might consist of parties that the majority don’t like.

 

Thai Tourism Sector Worried About Potential Street Protests if Unfavorable Government Takes Office

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302217-thai-tourism-sector-worried-about-potential-street-protests-if-unfavorable-government-takes-office/

 

Restaurant owner confronts negative reviewer at their home

 

 

Following an online uproar when a restaurant owner confronted a customer who had left a negative review, the owner herself sought to clarify events. She states she did not intend to cause distress but rather to understand the customer’s complaints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302223-restaurant-owner-confronts-negative-reviewer-at-their-home/

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Pattaya police crack down on Kuwaiti street racers disrupting traffic
by Top 

 

Kuwaiti street racers are disturbing Pattaya traffic with loud and disruptive behaviour. (via 77kaoded). Picture courtesy of 77kaoded

 

In the busy streets of South Pattaya, the rising clamour of Middle Eastern street racers revving their engines late into the night has become a troublesome traffic disturbance for locals and businesses alike. The continual uproar has driven some hotel guests to cancel their stays, according to hotel operators in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302205-police-seize-15-rented-motorbikes-as-kuwaiti-motorbike-racers-remain-a-problem-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18241637

 

Bhumjaithai To Join Pheu Thai-Led Coalition Partners And Vote Srettha For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin, right, and Move Forward logo, left, over a background of parliament meeting chamber. Photo: Matichon

 

THE BHUMJAITHAI under de facto party boss Newin Chidchob is becoming a ninth coalition partner headed by the Pheu Thai to vote Srettha Thavisin for prime minister on the upcoming Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302228-bhumjaithai-to-join-pheu-thai-led-coalition-partners-and-vote-srettha-for-pm/

 

Allegedly Speedy Motorcyclist Run Over by Tour Bus in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A tragedy happened in Pattaya last night when a 23-year-old Thai man was run over and killed by a tour bus. The driver of the bus claimed that the victim travelled at high speed on his motorbike and crashed into his vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302229-allegedly-speedy-motorcyclist-run-over-by-tour-bus-in-pattaya/

 

Pattaya Beach Vendors Complain Over Rule Forbidding Parking on Beach Side
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya — Some beach vendors are not so pleased with the rule that forbids parking on the beach side of Pattaya Beach, claiming it negatively affects tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302230-pattaya-beach-vendors-complain-over-rule-forbidding-parking-on-beach-side/

 

Kuwaiti Man Detained for Stealing Airline Staff's iPhone at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 31, 2023, at 2:30 PM, a CCTV camera captured an incident at the check-in counter of an airline inside Suvarnabhumi Airport's Terminal 4. A Kuwaiti passenger approached the counter to report his travel plans from Bangkok to Kuwait.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302232-kuwaiti-man-detained-for-stealing-airline-staffs-iphone-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

Jealous Husband Assaults Wife and Male Friend, Inflicting Severe Injuries

 

 

On July 31st, in Ayutthaya, Thailand, a horrifying incident unfolded as a jealous husband viciously assaulted his wife and her male companion using a knife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302233-jealous-husband-assaults-wife-and-male-friend-inflicting-severe-injuries/

 

Cha-am has a new landmark which is being touted as the largest of its kind in Thailand
By Online Reporter

 

 

Tourists have been flocking to a new (ish) cultural landmark in Cha-am, which officials proudly tout as the largest of its kind in all of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302235-cha-am-has-a-new-landmark-which-is-being-touted-as-the-largest-of-its-kind-in-thailand/

 

Tragic Accident: 23-Year-Old Woman Killed in Cement Truck Collision in Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 31st, at 6:00 PM, Pol. Lt. Jiraporn Chanararn, from the Din Daeng Police Station, received a report of a fatal accident involving a collision between a motorbike and a ten-wheeler cement truck on Jaturatit Road, near the Beung Makkasan area, heading towards Phra Ram 9 in the Ratchathewi district, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302236-tragic-accident-23-year-old-woman-killed-in-cement-truck-collision-in-bangkok/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 1 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302237-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-1-august-2023/

 

Trang beach tragedy: 20 year old student missing as group ignores red flag warning
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 20 year old university student has gone missing while swimming with school friends on a beach in the southern province of Trang, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302238-trang-beach-tragedy-20-year-old-student-missing-as-group-ignores-red-flag-warning/

 

Thai tourism seeks visa fee waiver to attract Chinese and Indian visitors
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Evan Krause, Unsplash

 

A plea for the revival of a visa fee waiver programme has been issued by Thailand‘s tourism industry, seeking an influx of visitors from populous nations like China and India.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302240-thai-tourism-seeks-visa-fee-waiver-to-attract-chinese-and-indian-visitors/

 

Experts weigh chances of Thaksin’s return next week
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra speaks to Reuters during an interview in Singapore February 23, 2016. (Photo by Edgar Su / Reuters)

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has endured a painful dilemma for the past 15 years – whether or not to return to Thailand and face jail terms imposed during his absence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302248-experts-weigh-chances-of-thaksin’s-return-next-week/

 

Thai automotive industry under threat amid political uncertainty and loan concerns
by Alex Morgan

 

Metal industry workshop modern machinery building steel parts generated by artificial intelligence. Picture courtesy of vecstock, Freepik

 

The Thai automotive industry is under threat due to a potential delay in forming a new government, following a marked decline in domestic car sales in the first half of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302250-thai-automotive-industry-under-threat-amid-political-uncertainty-and-loan-concerns/

 

Surge in cyber-attacks worries Thailand: Weekly numbers surpass global average

by Alex Morgan 

 

One person typing on computer keyboard at night generated by artificial intelligence
Picture courtesy of vecstock, Freepik

 

A recent report by Check Point Research has highlighted an alarming surge in cyber-attacks on organisations in Thailand over the past six months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302253-surge-in-cyber-attacks-worries-thailand-weekly-numbers-surpass-global-average/

 

Ice delivery man keeps cool after sweeping 6 million baht in Thai lottery win
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of โจโฉ Facebook

 

A sudden stroke of luck has befallen a 36 year old ice-delivery man as he struck the first prize lottery, bringing home a staggering 6 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302254-ice-delivery-man-keeps-cool-after-sweeping-6-million-baht-in-thai-lottery-win/

 

2 tonnes of fireworks or explosives? Big changes at Thailand Elite : Tim Newton Today - August 1
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302257-2-tonnes-of-fireworks-or-explosives-big-changes-at-thailand-elite-tim-newton-today-august-1/

 

Man in Narathiwat Lost Four Family Members in Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Narathiwat – A man has lost four family members after a fireworks warehouse exploded in Narathiwat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302258-man-in-narathiwat-lost-four-family-members-in-fireworks-warehouse-explosion/

 

Illegal Alcohol Promotion Detected in Roi Et Establishments

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On the evening of July 31st, officials from the Disease Control Department Region 7 in Khon Kaen collaborated with Roi Et's police to inspect alcohol sales in service establishments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302260-illegal-alcohol-promotion-detected-in-roi-et-establishments/

 

Police and extortion: A case of ‘break-in’ hearts in Thailand
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of กันจอมพลัง ช่วยสู้ Facebook

 

In a striking turn of events, an alleged victim reported that a police officer attempted to extort 100,000 baht in exchange for not pursuing a break-in case. The officer also offered to help dissolve her case if she entered into an intimate relationship with him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302263-police-and-extortion-a-case-of-‘break-in’-hearts-in-thailand/

 

Phuket officials working on plans to ease dependence on tourism

By Peter Roche

 

Phuket is hoping to ease its heavy reliance on tourism, with local officials hatching plans for a “New Economy” for the island. The Bangkok Post reports that deputy governor Amnuay Pinsuwan has spoken of a “10+ Pillars” plan, which considers all aspects that can improve the island’s economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302264-phuket-officials-working-on-plans-to-ease-dependence-on-tourism/

 

Ashton Asoke condo’s fate lies in legal interpretation
by Mitch Connor 

 

 PHOTO: There may be a loophole in the law that will allow the Ashton Asoke to avoid demolition. (via Ashton Asoke). Picture courtesy of Ashton Asoke

 

The fate of the troubled Ashton Asoke condominium hinges on the interpretation of three pertinent sections of the prevailing law, as explained by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302204-ashton-asoke-owner-can-apply-for-new-construction-permit/?do=findComment&comment=18242364

 

Thai navy frigate damaged during exercise

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Naresuan frigate sustained damage to its torpedo launcher and life rafts as it was leaving port at the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Chon Buri province during a naval exercise, said Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin, the RTN spokesman today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302268-thai-navy-frigate-damaged-during-exercise/

 

PEA apologises for 11.8 million baht electricity bill error
by Mitch Connor

 

The PEA apologized for a mistaken 11 million baht electricity bill. (Apassanant Pattharapisithorn Facebook). Picture courtesy of Apassanant Pattharapisithorn Facebook

 

In a surprising turn of events, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Koh Samui had to extend an apology to a small hotel proprietor on the island in the southern province of Surat Thani. It seems the PEA’s miscalculated her electricity consumption, leading to them issuing a bill of over 11 million baht last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302269-pea-apologises-for-118-million-baht-electricity-bill-error/

 

Explanation sought as to why fireworks were stored in densely populated Narathiwat community

 

 

Move Forward MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn said he will question the interior minister, the national police chief, the commander of the Fourth Army Region and the director-general of Provincial Administration Department about how a fireworks warehouse was allowed in the middle of a crowded community in Su-ngai Kolok district of Narathiwat province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302291-explanation-sought-as-to-why-fireworks-were-stored-in-densely-populated-narathiwat-community/

 

Water near fireworks explosion in Narathiwat contaminated

 

 

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has warned against the use of water in the area around the fireworks warehouse explosion, in Sungai-Kolok district of Narathiwat province, after it was found to be contaminated.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302293-water-near-fireworks-explosion-in-narathiwat-contaminated/

 

A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand

 

 

Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302294-a-closer-look-at-buddhist-lent-and-dharma-day-in-thailand/

 

Thai Police Pledge to Eradicate Foreign Motorcycle Clubs Involved in Alleged Criminal Activities

 

 

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are on the hunt for five major foreign motorcycle clubs operating on Thai soil following a crackdown on the notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya last month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302295-thai-police-pledge-to-eradicate-foreign-motorcycle-clubs-involved-in-alleged-criminal-activities/

 

Love scam wheels to a halt: Police nab notorious carjacking temptress in central Thailand

 

The alleged leader of the Busarakam gang was arrested after many men were seduced into leasing cars. (via KhaoSod)

 

The leader of the notorious Busarakam Gang, renowned for deceiving men into falling in love with members of her gang and then stealing their cars, was apprehended today. The police confirmed that they successfully captured the mastermind, a 33-year-old woman from Ratchaburi province. Based on the warrant 384/2023 issued by the Pattaya court on July 24, she had at least 15 victims.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302296-love-scam-wheels-to-a-halt-police-nab-notorious-carjacking-temptress-in-central-thailand/