Ocean tragedy: German father drowns, son survives off Phuket’s Karon Beach
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A German father tragically drowned while swimming at Karon Beach in Phuket yesterday while his 11 year old son survived the terrifying incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302914-ocean-tragedy-german-father-drowns-son-survives-off-phuket’s-karon-beach/

 

Political uncertainty forces tourism industry to cut arrival estimates by 2 million
 

Tourists gather and take pictures at Maya Bay on Thailand’s Phi Phi Leh island on March 17, 2023. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

Delay in the formation of the new government has caused the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) to adjust its estimate of tourist arrivals this year down to 28 million, from 30 million, which will reduce estimated tourism revenue by about 100 billion, said TCT chairman Chamnan Srisawat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302919-political-uncertainty-forces-tourism-industry-to-cut-arrival-estimates-by-2-million/

 

Taxi drivers protest against Pheu Thai-Bhumjaithai coalition

 

 

Several groups of taxi drivers gathered in front of Pheu Thai headquarters today (Tuesday), to express their disagreement over the Pheu Thai-Bhumjaithai bid to form a government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302932-taxi-drivers-protest-against-pheu-thai-bhumjaithai-coalition/

 

Cabinet endorses Bt3 billion risk compensation for COVID-19 prevention and treatment officials

 

 

The cabinet approved a Bt2.996 billion budget from the Central Fund today (Tuesday), as risk compensation for medical personnel and officials from other ministries and organisations who were involved in the efforts to cope with the spread of COVID-19 from July 2021 to June 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302934-cabinet-endorses-bt3-billion-risk-compensation-for-covid-19-prevention-and-treatment-officials/

 

New government to decide on more cuts in power rates

 

 

Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC) will have to wait for the new government to decide whether electricity rates can be cut to Bt4.25 per unit, as requested by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking, said Komkrit Tantravanich, secretary-general of the office, today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302935-new-government-to-decide-on-more-cuts-in-power-rates/

 

Thailand Expected to Export Over 8 Million Tons of Rice

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has confirmed that Thailand is benefiting from India’s rice export ban and has no reason to halt its own shipments, as it has sufficient output for exports and domestic consumption.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302936-thailand-expected-to-export-over-8-million-tons-of-rice/

 

Thai Inflation in July Slower Than Expected

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s annual headline inflation was weaker than expected in July, helped by lower food and energy prices. The Ministry of Commerce said on Monday (7 Aug) that it projected smaller consumer price rises for the rest of the year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302937-thai-inflation-in-july-slower-than-expected/

 

Feasibility Study Expedited for Government Spaceport Project

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is speeding up a feasibility study into the establishment of a spaceport to capitalize on space-related industries and boost economic gains.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302938-feasibility-study-expedited-for-government-spaceport-project/

 

Landslides posing danger to motorists in Tak and Nan

 

 

Highways Department has warned people travelling in two northern provinces of road obstructions caused by landslides and flash floods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302939-landslides-posing-danger-to-motorists-in-tak-and-nan/

 

Thai Police Detain Son of Spanish Actor in Connection With Colombian Death

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre has been detained in Thailand in connection with the death and dismemberment of a Colombian man on Koh Phangan island.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302941-thai-police-detain-son-of-spanish-actor-in-connection-with-colombian-death/

 

Pattaya motorbike operators told to monitor renters from Middle East

 

PHOTO: The Pattaya News

 

Police in Pattaya have instructed motorbike operators to keep a “strict eye” on renters from the Middle East, with many accused of creating disturbances through road racing in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302943-pattaya-motorbike-operators-told-to-monitor-renters-from-middle-east/

 

Brainy parasites prompt neurologist’s Facebook revelation

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

In a remarkable medical case, an individual who ate improperly washed raw vegetables was found to have contracted parasites that infected their brain. Surat Tanprawate, a neurologist, highlighted the shocking incident via his Facebook page Brain Knowledge with Dr Surat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302944-brainy-parasites-prompt-neurologist’s-facebook-revelation/

 

Buckle up! New law makes taxis ensure passenger wear safety belt

 

Safety belts will now be required in taxis in Thailand, starting November. (via Wallpaper Flare)

 

Buckle up! An announcement requiring taxi drivers to warn their passengers to wear their safety belts has been issued and will become effective in November. The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette, yesterday, August 7.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302945-buckle-up-new-law-makes-taxis-ensure-passenger-wear-safety-belt/

 

Bangkok daughter-in-law’s surprise – sweet not sour from mother-in-law’s purse

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Not all mother-in-laws are venomous harridans with acerbic tongues as one local Bangkok daughter-in-law discovered when receiving a gift envelope full of cash in an unexpected turn of events.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302946-bangkok-daughter-in-law’s-surprise-–-sweet-not-sour-from-mother-in-law’s-purse/

 

Cyber sleuths collar 25 year old suspect in 1.4 million baht Phuket fraud

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

A burgeoning cryptocurrency fraud case took a significant turn as a 25 year old man was apprehended by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Phuket. Suspected of being a money mule within a criminal operation, authorities allege the man, named Toei, opened a bank account aiding a cryptocurrency fraud enterprise scamming over 1.4 million baht from unsuspecting individuals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302947-cyber-sleuths-collar-25-year-old-suspect-in-14-million-baht-phuket-fraud/

 

Brit left with one leg shorter than other after botched surgery in Thailand

 

Connor ‘Carnage’ McBride is now resorting to fundraising. INSTAGRAM/CONNORMCBRIDE100

 

A British Muay Thai boxer was left with one leg 3cm shorter than the other after undergoing surgery following a horror motorbike accident last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302962-brit-left-with-one-leg-shorter-than-other-after-botched-surgery-in-thailand/

 

Move Forward deputy leader proposes party votes for Pheu Thai’s PM candidate

 

 

A deputy leader of the Move Forward party said today (Tuesday) that he will propose to the party’s executive committee, at today’s meeting, that they vote in support of Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate in parliament.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302963-move-forward-deputy-leader-proposes-party-votes-for-pheu-thai’s-pm-candidate/

 

Wissanu asks Thaksin not to return on weekends or public holidays

 

Thaksin Shinawatra

 

A contingency plan is in place for the possible return of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Whenever Thaksin does return to face legal action, the Thai government has already prepared plans to handle the situation, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302964-wissanu-asks-thaksin-not-to-return-on-weekends-or-public-holidays/

 

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