A sombre chapter was added to the tragic toll of Thailand’s perilous roads today, as a 48 year old Scottish man became yet another victim. The unfortunate incident unfolded when Robert Griffin, a shipping officer from Fife, lost control of his white Honda Click motorbike, resulting in a head-on collision with another motorcyclist in Krabi, a province in southern Thailand.

 

Scottish man becomes latest victim of Thailand’s perilous roads

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303221-scottish-man-becomes-latest-victim-of-thailand’s-perilous-roads/

Tourists Complain About Unusually High Littering Fine Imposed by Alleged Pattaya Official

 

 

Tourists expressed skepticism about what they considered to be an excessive fine for littering by throwing tobacco butts on the ground, which was imposed by an alleged Pattaya official.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303189-tourists-complain-about-unusually-high-littering-fine-imposed-by-alleged-pattaya-official/

Cabinet Approves Opium and Magic Mushroom Trial for Medicine

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has given the green light to a draft royal decree that permits the cultivation of opium and magic mushrooms for medicinal use on a trial basis. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303186-cabinet-approves-opium-and-magic-mushroom-trial-for-medicine/

Iraqi man arrested for overstaying in Thailand for nearly 15 years
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักข่าวกาญจน์ - Kanchanaburi News

 

Immigration police officers arrested an Iraqi man in the central province of Kanchanaburi today after almost 15 years of overstaying in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303238-iraqi-man-arrested-for-overstaying-in-thailand-for-nearly-15-years/

 

Motorcycle and 18-wheeler in fatal Motorway 7 crash in Pattaya
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A high-speed accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler resulted in a fatal crash on Motorway 7, according to on-site police investigations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303224-food-delivery-rider-dies-in-chonburi-collision-with-truck/?do=findComment&comment=18266048

 

Fiery Blaze Engulfs LPG-Powered Car Near Hospital in Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At around 11:00 AM on August 10, Police Lieutenant Nattanont Prayoorngsang, Deputy Superintendent of the Makkasan Police Station, received a report of a car engulfed in flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303241-fiery-blaze-engulfs-lpg-powered-car-near-hospital-in-bangkok/

 

All 40 Palang Pracharath MPs Including Prawit To Vote Srettha For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan, left, and Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin. Left photo: Naewna, right photo: Matichon Weekly and merged by Thai Newsroom

 

ALL 40 PALANG PRACHARATH MPs including party leader Prawit “Uncle Pom” Wongsuwan will almost certainly vote Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin for prime minister, no matter if the military-installed party will be brought into coalition government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303242-all-40-palang-pracharath-mps-including-prawit-to-vote-srettha-for-pm/

 

Unidentified Insects Found Floating Along a 3km Stretch of Rayong Beach, Raising Natural Hazard Concerns

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 10th, at 4:00 PM, news broke of a large number of unidentified insects found floating along the shores of Rayong Beach, spanning over 3 kilometers from Laem Chabang to Suan Chan Beach in Muang District, Rayong Province. Experts have been dispatched to investigate the phenomenon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303243-unidentified-insects-found-floating-along-a-3km-stretch-of-rayong-beach-raising-natural-hazard-concerns/

 

Brutal Debt Collection: Pork Seller shot in the Face

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 10, 2023, at 5:40 PM, Pol. Lt. Col. Punyawach Jantra, duty officer of Kalasin Police Station, received a report about a gunfight and injuries. The incident occurred opposite the local highway district office on Apai Road, Kalasin District, Kalasin Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303244-brutal-debt-collection-pork-seller-shot-in-the-face/

 

Bang Sue Police Station Addresses 'Knocking on Car Window' Issue

 

 

The Bang Sue Police Station has unveiled measures to tackle the problem of a group of individuals knocking on car windows, causing disturbance and inconvenience to the general public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303246-bang-sue-police-station-addresses-knocking-on-car-window-issue/

 

Drug raid leads to the arrest of 40 individuals at high-end Bangkok birthday party
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Yesterday, a high-end birthday party turned drug raid saw the arrest of 40 young, affluent individuals at a hotel in the Ram Inthra district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303247-drug-raid-leads-to-the-arrest-of-40-individuals-at-high-end-bangkok-birthday-party/

 

Chaipattana fraud: Thai police nab seven in 1.5 million baht foundation scam
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Wassayos Ngamkham/Bangkok Post

 

Ten people suspected of running a sham investment scheme, donning the name of the distinguished Chaipattana Foundation, have been apprehended by the Thai police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303249-chaipattana-fraud-thai-police-nab-seven-in-15-million-baht-foundation-scam/

Green airport: Suvarnabhumi’s sustainable future fueled by solar panel installation
by Mitch Connor

 

Solar Panel, courtesy of freepik

 

In a decisive move towards clean energy, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) are looking to harness the sun’s power, with the installation of solar rooftop panels on the passenger terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303250-green-airport-suvarnabhumi’s-sustainable-future-fueled-by-solar-panel-installation/

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 11 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303251-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-11-august-2023/

Beach regulations: Pattaya considers time limits due to litter and noise surge
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of expedia.com

 

Escalating noise levels and litter are being reported on the popular beaches of Pattaya City. As a result, the city council is contemplating the introduction of strict timings for public access to these beaches, in line with the proposed beach regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303252-beach-regulations-pattaya-considers-time-limits-due-to-litter-and-noise-surge/

 

Thai tycoon Prayudh Mahagitsiri sentenced in 400 million baht land scandal
by Mitch Connor 

 

Prayudh Mahagitsiri, Bangkok Post.

 

In a recent surge against corruption, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) confirmed the sentencing of Prayudh Mahagitsiri, a well-known tycoon, to two years and eight months imprisonment with the charge linked to an infamous land encroachment scandal. The judgement was passed by the Region 8, Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303253-thai-tycoon-prayudh-mahagitsiri-sentenced-in-400-million-baht-land-scandal/

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan is no longer in drought crisis: Officials
By Online Reporter

 

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan has emerged from its drought crisis, with sufficient aid having been given to all the impacted areas, officials reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303256-prachuap-khiri-khan-is-no-longer-in-drought-crisis-officials/

 

Clear for takeoff: Thailand’s aviation adopts pay-to-fly models amid post-Covid revival
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Ruben Sukatendel, Unsplash.

 

Thailand’s aviation industry is witnessing growth in pay-to-fly employment models after the struggle to regain its pre-Covid footing. In these arrangements, licensed pilots are required to pay more than 1.5 million baht (US$ 42,702) for training, a prerequisite to securing a job.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303264-clear-for-takeoff-thailand’s-aviation-adopts-pay-to-fly-models-amid-post-covid-revival/

 

TAT holds ‘Write Your Own Amazing New Chapters’ in Thailand
 

 

International influencers and travel writers invited to experience bespoke trips showcasing meaningful travel and sustainable tourism activities on offer in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303266-tat-holds-‘write-your-own-amazing-new-chapters’-in-thailand/

 

Spanish chef “I was blackmailed”, bouncers bash Brits in Pattaya : Tim Newton Today - August 11

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303268-spanish-chef-“i-was-blackmailed”-bouncers-bash-brits-in-pattaya-tim-newton-today-august-11/

 

TAT Emphasizes New Government’s Role to Boost Tourism
by Tarin Angskul

 

 
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stressed the importance of the formation of a new government to boost tourism and attract overseas tourists for the upcoming tourism high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303269-tat-emphasizes-new-government’s-role-to-boost-tourism/

 

Thai woman rescues 19 puppies abandoned in Isaan forest
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Suputtra Linthong

 

A Thai woman rescued 19 puppies that were abandoned near a roadside forest in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu. The animal lover is now looking for new homes for the abandoned puppies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303270-thai-woman-rescues-19-puppies-abandoned-in-isaan-forest/

 

TAT Expects More Day Trips During Upcoming Long Weekend
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thais are estimated to make 2.6 million domestic travels totaling around 8.76 billion baht during the National Mother’s Day long weekend, which runs from August 12-14, 2023. The number, however, has fallen from the same period last year due to the effects of inflation and various factors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303271-tat-expects-more-day-trips-during-upcoming-long-weekend/

 

UPDATE

 

200,000 baht debt dispute culminates in marketplace shooting in Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An argument over a debt ended in a man being shot, rocking the bustling Thung Sri Mueang evening market in Kalasin, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303244-brutal-debt-collection-pork-seller-shot-in-the-face/?do=findComment&comment=18266765

 

Dead body of Chinese man found in wastewater pond in Rayong, police reel in murder probe
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ พลังสื่อonline

 

A security guard discovered the dead body of a Chinese man floating in the Bueang Pradit Wastewater Treatment Pond in the Amata City Rayong Industrial Estate in the eastern province of Rayong. Police suspect he was murdered as severed wounds were found on the body.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303278-dead-body-of-chinese-man-found-in-wastewater-pond-in-rayong-police-reel-in-murder-probe/

 

Skateboard skirmish between foreigner and police sparks stir at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok (video)
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo via Don Mueang Airport Website

 

A fracas erupted at Don Mueang International Airport as a foreign man attempted to assault a police officer with a skateboard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303279-skateboard-skirmish-between-foreigner-and-police-sparks-stir-at-don-mueang-airport-in-bangkok-video/

 

8 new coronavirus variant infections found in Thailand, no cause for alarm

 

 

Eight cases of infection by the new coronavirus Omicron EG.5.1 variant, codenamed Aris, have been detected in Thailand. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently classified the variant as being “of interest”, which does not seem to pose more of a threat to the public than the other variants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303291-8-new-coronavirus-variant-infections-found-in-thailand-no-cause-for-alarm/

 

Thai tourism embraces easier visa rules, faster approvals for Chinese tourists
by Mitch Connor

 

Chinese tourists in Thailand, courtesy of Taweechai Tawatpakorn, Bangkok Post.

 

In a move geared towards promoting Thai tourism, the government has implemented policy changes that lessen the rules for obtaining a tourist visa and slashes approval time for Chinese visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303292-thai-tourism-embraces-easier-visa-rules-faster-approvals-for-chinese-tourists/

 

Online fraudsters prompt Thailand’s DES Minister to call for halt on unauthorised bank transactions
by Mitch Connor

 

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.

 

Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) strongly urged banks to halt unauthorised transactions following a request by their customers. This suggests an effort to mitigate the financial damages inflicted by online fraudsters on unsuspecting victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303293-online-fraudsters-prompt-thailand’s-des-minister-to-call-for-halt-on-unauthorised-bank-transactions/

 

YouTube tactics backfire: Elusive thief finally nicked after 3-year game of hide and seek near Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Daily News

 

The Sai Noi Police Station officers finally nicked a thief after an intensive three-year search. The suspect thief revealed that he managed to evade the long arm of the law by learning how police operate strategies for each arrest on YouTube.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303294-youtube-tactics-backfire-elusive-thief-finally-nicked-after-3-year-game-of-hide-and-seek-near-bangkok/