Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha congratulated Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, who is to become the new prime minister of Thailand.

 

Outgoing PM Prayut congratulates incoming PM Srettha

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304436-outgoing-pm-prayut-congratulates-incoming-pm-srettha/

Srettha govt expected to assume office by end of September : Wissanu

 

Photo: Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

The Pheu Thai-led government is expected to assume office at the end of September, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304431-srettha-govt-expected-to-assume-office-by-end-of-september-wissanu/

 

Thaksin Slightly Better But Still Needs Oxygen, Room Cooled By Fans
by TNR Staff 

 

Pheu Thai de facto boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and Police Hospital chief physician Pol. Lt. Gen. Sophonrat Singharu, right, with images of two fans to illustrate how his room is being cooled. Composite photo: Matichon

 

THE Police Hospital’s top physician said this afternoon (Aug. 23) that Pheu Thai de facto boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is now slightly better than when he arrived last night but still requires respiratory support and while able to communicates suffers from shortness of breath, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304457-thaksin-slightly-better-but-still-needs-oxygen-room-cooled-by-fans/

 

Sickly Thaksin Involved Hands-On In Allocation Of Cabinet Portfolios
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Thai de facto boss/ former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: Matichon

 

A SICKLY THAKSIN SHINAWATRA, the de facto Pheu Thai boss, has managed to virtually put his hands on the business of compromising and allocating cabinet portfolios among varied coalition partners, a partisan source said today (Aug.23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304458-sickly-thaksin-involved-hands-on-in-allocation-of-cabinet-portfolios/

 

Kicked to death: Thai man’s deadly assault outside store leads to arrest in Rayong

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Nation TV.

Police arrested a Thai man who kicked a victim to death in front of a convenience store in the Pluak Daeng district in the eastern province of Rayong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304459-kicked-to-death-thai-man’s-deadly-assault-outside-store-leads-to-arrest-in-rayong/

 

Fatal accident: Mother killed, son injured after motorcycle collision with two pickup trucks in northeast Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A tragic accident occurred today when a mother swerved her motorcycle to avoid a car, collided with the back of a pickup truck, and was subsequently hit by another in northeast Thailand. She was dragged under the vehicle and killed on the spot. Her 10 year old son, who was riding a pillion, was thrown off and seriously injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304460-fatal-accident-mother-killed-son-injured-after-motorcycle-collision-with-two-pickup-trucks-in-northeast-thailand/

 

Pattaya to Enforce Odd-Even Day Parking Rules on South Pattaya Road
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — Pattaya City will enforce the odd and even day parking rules on South Pattaya Road from September 1st, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304461-pattaya-to-enforce-odd-even-day-parking-rules-on-south-pattaya-road/

 

Pattaya Man Stabs His Friend who Insulted His Girlfriend
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Thai man stabbed his friend in the arm who insulted his girlfriend at a drinking party on Tuesday night, August 22nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304462-pattaya-man-stabs-his-friend-who-insulted-his-girlfriend/

 

Pattaya Hoteliers Pin Hopes on New Government for Tourism Stimulus
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Hotel operators in Pattaya are looking forward to tourism stimulus policies from the new government to bolster tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304463-pattaya-hoteliers-pin-hopes-on-new-government-for-tourism-stimulus/

 

Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A woman was arrested in Patong after she was found selling alcohol in a box.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304464-alcohol-vendor-arrested-in-patong/

 

Two Cannabis Shops in Patong Have Their Licenses Paused
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Two more cannabis shops in Patong have had their licenses paused after they were found to be breaking various rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304465-two-cannabis-shops-in-patong-have-their-licenses-paused/

 

Dolphin Rescued After Being Washed up on Phang Nga Beach
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phang Nga – A dolphin has been rescued after being washed up onto a beach in Phang Nga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304466-dolphin-rescued-after-being-washed-up-on-phang-nga-beach/

 

UPDATE: Man lost in wilderness found after king cobra encounter
by Neill Fronde

 

An elderly man missing in the forest has been found in good health and shared his tale of getting lost after fleeing a king cobra. (via KhaoSod)

 

In an update to a story earlier today, an elderly man lost in the Khao Sanam Priang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kamphaeng Phet province has been found alive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304467-update-man-lost-in-wilderness-found-after-king-cobra-encounter/

 

Thai economic recovery slower than expected, Bank of Thailand governor confirms
by Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Apichart Jinakul, Bangkok Post

 

Economic recovery in Thailand is underway but progress is slower than anticipated, particularly in the areas of tourism and exports, according to Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304469-thai-economic-recovery-slower-than-expected-bank-of-thailand-governor-confirms/

 

Customs Department Arrests Peruvian National Smuggling Cocaine Worth Over 6.8M Baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

 

On August 21, 2023, the Investigation and Suppression Division, in conjunction with Suvarnabhumi Airport Customs, led by Mr. Thawal Rodjit, and Ms. Nittaya Thiangtongphinyo, discovered suspicious Peruvian passengers arriving via Air France from Lima, changing planes in Paris, destined for Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304470-customs-department-arrests-peruvian-national-smuggling-cocaine-worth-over-68m-baht-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

Teen Steals Dad's Car for Human Trafficking

 

 

Ayutthaya Highway Patrol apprehended a covert operation trafficking foreign laborers. A 16-year-old boy, the car's driver, was caught stealing his father's vehicle to transport Burmese workers, purportedly for a fee of 15,000 Baht ($500 USD) per head.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304471-teen-steals-dads-car-for-human-trafficking/

 

Discussion about Cabinet Seats Not a Big Issue, Says Anutin

 

 

Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, remarked that the discussion about cabinet seats isn't a major concern and that conversations are already underway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304472-discussion-about-cabinet-seats-not-a-big-issue-says-anutin/

 

Teenager dies in high-speed motorbike crash on Chonburi’s new tourist bridge
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

An 18 years old young man tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident on the new Chonburi Bridge, a popular tourist spot in Chonburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304482-teenager-dies-in-high-speed-motorbike-crash-on-chonburi’s-new-tourist-bridge/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 24 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304483-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-24-august-2023/

 

Chiang Mai faces dual health threat: Monkeypox cases and rising dengue fever
by Mitch Connor 

 

Microscopic View of Floating Monkeypox Virus Cells, Image by halfpoint

 

Monkeypox (mpox) has found its way into Chiang Mai, with two confirmed cases reported, according to Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1304484-chiang-mai-faces-dual-health-threat-monkeypox-cases-and-rising-dengue-fever/

 

Severe weather warning issued for Thailand – expect heavy rain and potential flash floods
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image by Andre Mueller

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for the entire country today, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in 32 provinces. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304485-severe-weather-warning-issued-for-thailand-–-expect-heavy-rain-and-potential-flash-floods/

 

Thap Sakae hosts new cycling event to boost community tourism
By Online Reporter 

 

 

A new cycling event, “Chill Cycling @ Thap Sakae”, is set to revitalize community tourism in Thap Sakae, underscoring the region’s ‘HIDDEN WOW’.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304489-thap-sakae-hosts-new-cycling-event-to-boost-community-tourism/

 

Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project phase two set for year-end approval
by Mitch Connor

 

Image by Leonid Andronov

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek announced that the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is anticipated to receive cabinet approval by the close of the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304491-thai-chinese-high-speed-rail-project-phase-two-set-for-year-end-approval/

 

Civil servant files complaint to Hua Hin Police over fake Facebook profiles
By Online Reporter

 

 

The Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) has reported an extensive impersonation scheme, where at least 15 fake Facebook profiles have been created using the photograph and image of its chair, Mr. Taweesin Pattanaphirus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304493-civil-servant-files-complaint-to-hua-hin-police-over-fake-facebook-profiles/

 

New PMs of Thailand and Cambodia vow to work together
 

Srettha Thavisin (L), and Hun Manet (R) (Photos by AFP)

Newly appointed prime ministers Srettha (Thailand) and Hun Manet (Cambodia) have vowed to work together and strengthen bilateral relationships, according to the Khmer Times.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304500-new-pms-of-thailand-and-cambodia-vow-to-work-together/

 

Royal approval of new Thai PM, Thaksin ‘not in VIP room’ : Tim Newton Today - August 24

 

 

Thailand's new PM is now officially royally endorsed, former PM Prayut congratulates Srettha Thavisin on his appointment, timeline for new cabinet and government, Thaksin is "not" in a VIP suite, as rumoured, at the Police Hospital in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304501-royal-approval-of-new-thai-pm-thaksin-‘not-in-vip-room’-tim-newton-today-august-24/

 

UPDATE:

 

Peruvian man caught in Bangkok Airport: Tourist’s cocaine-smuggling scheme foiled
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ กรมศุลกากร : The Customs Department.

 

Thai authorities apprehended a Peruvian man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Monday after the foreigner smuggled cocaine into the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304470-customs-department-arrests-peruvian-national-smuggling-cocaine-worth-over-68m-baht-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18298060

 

Karaoke chaos: Scout’s dishonour as bar’s Girl Scout-themed staff raises eyebrows
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A karaoke bar in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province has come under public scrutiny after images of its staff dressed as Girl Scouts surfaced online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304503-karaoke-chaos-scout’s-dishonour-as-bar’s-girl-scout-themed-staff-raises-eyebrows/

 

13 year old Thai student stabs classmate due to persistent bullying in Isaan
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 8

A 13 year old schoolboy stabbed his classmate claiming that the victim had subjected him to constant bullying at a high school in the Isaan province of Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304508-13-year-old-thai-student-stabs-classmate-due-to-persistent-bullying-in-isaan/

 

TAT Aims to Attract One Million Hong Kong Tourists

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 24 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target to lure one million tourists from Hong Kong to Thailand in 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304511-tat-aims-to-attract-one-million-hong-kong-tourists/