New Thai PM Srettha Thavisin said that outgoing PM Prayut Chan-o-cha asked him to move past conflicts, so that the country can move forward.

 

Prayut asks me to move past conflicts : Srettha

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304554-prayut-asks-me-to-move-past-conflicts-srettha/

International motorcycle gang and Indonesian drug syndicate nabbed in Thailand crackdown

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

An international motorcycle gang and a major Indonesian drug gang, both of whom had fled to Thailand, have been apprehended in a sweeping operation by the Thai Immigration Bureau (IB). The series of arrests also included the capture of a notorious human trafficking network operating in the Sa Kaeo province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304544-international-motorcycle-gang-and-indonesian-drug-syndicate-nabbed-in-thailand-crackdown/

Justice Ministry Accused Of Granting Undue Privileges To Thaksin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai de facto boss Thaksin Shinawatra giving a “wai” upon reaching Thailand on Tuesday Aug. 22, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE was today (Aug.24) taken to task for allegedly granting undue privileges for de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra as a convicted inmate who was physically put behind bars for barely a half day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304577-justice-ministry-accused-of-granting-undue-privileges-to-thaksin/

 

Phuket Landlord Shocked At Damage Caused By Foreign Tenant
by TNR Staff 

 

Photos show the house when it was rented out and the state it is in now. Credit: Sanook.com

 

A YOUNG THAI man who had rented his house in Phuket to a Ukrainian man was shocked to discover today (Aug. 24) that the tenant had removed all the built-in furniture with the leaky roof almost collapsing and mould growing on the walls, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304578-phuket-landlord-shocked-at-damage-caused-by-foreign-tenant/

 

“Digital Wallet” scheme expected to be launched by mid-2024
 

Deputy spokesperson for the Pheu Thai party, Treechada Srithada

Pheu Thai party’s Digital Wallet scheme is expected to be launched during the first half of next year, but before the Songkran festival in April.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304579-“digital-wallet”-scheme-expected-to-be-launched-by-mid-2024/

 

Thanathorn Urges Public To Sign Petition To Draft New Charter
by TNR Staff

 

Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s image next to a petition form and some of this campaign’s volunteers at rear. Photo: Matichon

 

PROGRESSIVE Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit posted a message on X, formerly Twitter, urging the public to sign on paper that they support the writing of a new constitution after the Election Commission refused to accept an e-petition supported by 53,500 people, Matichon newspaper said today (Aug. 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304580-thanathorn-urges-public-to-sign-petition-to-draft-new-charter/

 

Fire Hits Bangkok Community Behind Prawet Police Station

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 24th, 2023, at 8:44 PM, Lieutenant Colonel Yutthakarn Suwannapong, Deputy Chief of Prawet Police Station, was alerted to a fire incident that occurred in a densely populated community located adjacent to the rear of the investigation room in Prawet area, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304582-fire-hits-bangkok-community-behind-prawet-police-station/

 

Four Cars Involved in Accident at Thepprasit Intersection in Pattaya, Driver Blames Brake Failure
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — Four cars were involved in a crash on Thepprasit Road inbound to Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304583-four-cars-involved-in-accident-at-thepprasit-intersection-in-pattaya-driver-blames-brake-failure/

 

Thief Strikes Pattaya Business Twice in August After Making Off with One Million Baht Worth of Valuables
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A bar & restaurant venue on Pattaya Third Road fell victim to the same thief twice in August after losing over one million baht worth of valuables in the first break-in.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304584-thief-strikes-pattaya-business-twice-in-august-after-making-off-with-one-million-baht-worth-of-valuables/

 

Korat restaurant’s unique billing system in Laotian kip amuses diners
by Neill Fronde

 

A Korat restaurant is shocking guests by presenting their bill in Laotian Kip. (via Indochina Tours)

 

Imagine enjoying a fine meal and, when the bill comes, it costs hundreds of thousands. A Laotian restaurant in Korat has been giving a shock that turns into amusement amongst diners with its unusual billing system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304585-korat-restaurant’s-unique-billing-system-in-laotian-kip-amuses-diners/

 

Pravit, Wissanu, Don Assign Officers to Gradually Collect Belongings from their Offices

 

 

On August 24, 2023, Deputy Prime Ministers Prawit, Wissanu, Don instructed officers to gradually retrieve personal belongings from their offices in Government House 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304587-prawit-wissanu-don-assign-officers-to-gradually-collect-belongings-from-their-offices/

 

30-Year Sentence for "Boy Unity": False Pricing of Imported Lamborghini Cars Revealed

 

 

In a corruption court case, "Boy Unity" and his associates were sentenced to 30 years for importing Lamborghini cars from Liberia with falsely declared prices, evading taxes, and incurring hefty fines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304589-30-year-sentence-for-boy-unity-false-pricing-of-imported-lamborghini-cars-revealed/

 

Stabbing incident: Meth user fatally attacks friend over drug theft in Phatthalung
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 21 year old man, high on eight methamphetamine pills, committed a brutal stabbing attack on his friend, inflicting 13 wounds that led to his death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304593-stabbing-incident-meth-user-fatally-attacks-friend-over-drug-theft-in-phatthalung/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 25 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304595-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-25-august-2023/

 

Monkey free certification launched in Thailand for coconut products amid Peta allegations
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of livekindly.com

 

Striving to counter allegations of animal cruelty, the Department of Agriculture in Thailand has announced the launch of a new certification system, Monkey Free Plus (MFP), for coconut products not harvested by monkeys.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304598-monkey-free-certification-launched-in-thailand-for-coconut-products-amid-peta-allegations/

 

Thailand Sentences 7 to Jail for Protesting Myanmar Coup
By The Irrawaddy 

 

Thai and Myanmar nationals protest against the coup in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on February 1, 2021.  / Prachatai

Seven Thai citizens including a student from Thammasat University have been sentenced to jail, some for more than two years, for taking part in a Bangkok protest against the military coup in Myanmar on February 1, 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304600-thailand-sentences-7-to-jail-for-protesting-myanmar-coup/

 

Pheu Thai leadership welcomed by tourism operators
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo courtesy of Apichart Jinakul, Bangkok Post

 

The Pheu Thai political party’s potential leadership of the Tourism and Sports Ministry has been warmly welcomed by tourism operators. This development arises from growing speculation around the formation of the new cabinet. Numerous news outlets suggest that the ministry might transition from the Bhumjaithai Party to Pheu Thai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304604-pheu-thai-leadership-welcomed-by-tourism-operators/

 

Temple rampage: Knife-wielding man threatens novices, injures officer
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 39 year old man, identified as Nathee Meebun, went on a temple rampage wielding a knife and threatening to attack three novices. Upon receiving the report, a team of voluntary police officers rushed to the scene, with one officer sustaining injuries in the process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304607-temple-rampage-knife-wielding-man-threatens-novices-injures-officer/

 

Opinion: Dear Pheu Thai, please stop your pantomime
by Arun Saronchai

 

Politics has shown itself to be a charade, perpetuated by the corrupt. If you need evidence, look no further than the past week’s developments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304609-opinion-dear-pheu-thai-please-stop-your-pantomime/

 

Former PM Thaksin still under care of Police General Hospital

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Police officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau are now providing security protection at the Police General Hospital, where former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is receiving medical treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304613-former-pm-thaksin-still-under-care-of-police-general-hospital/

 

New Thai government… what about expats and tourism? : Tim Newton Today - August 25

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304617-new-thai-government…-what-about-expats-and-tourism-tim-newton-today-august-25/

 

Brewing a social media storm: Thai woman discovers clear teeth brace in tea
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Ploy Chutinan

 

A Thai woman took to Facebook to share that she found a clear teeth brace in a beverage she had bought from a well-known Thai beverage brand. From the picture, it is believed to be the popular Thai tea brand ChaTraMue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304619-brewing-a-social-media-storm-thai-woman-discovers-clear-teeth-brace-in-tea/

 

Lights out: Dispute over leaving light on ends in tragic shooting in Trang
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A heated dispute over leaving a light on resulted in a fatal shooting incident in Trang, Thailand. A 61 year old man named Udom was reportedly shot by his 24 year old adopted son, Kritsada Chunglok, after a confrontation in their home yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304620-lights-out-dispute-over-leaving-light-on-ends-in-tragic-shooting-in-trang/

 

German Hells Angels Gang Member Apprehended in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 25 (TNA) – Immigration police arrested a German national who is believed to be a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang and is wanted for assault by the authorities in his country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304621-german-hells-angels-gang-member-apprehended-in-thailand/

 

Fugitive murder suspect nabbed after 15 years hiding as grilled meatball vendor in northeast Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A fugitive murder suspect, who had been on the run for 15 years, was arrested in Surin province for a murder case dating back to 2008.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304625-fugitive-murder-suspect-nabbed-after-15-years-hiding-as-grilled-meatball-vendor-in-northeast-thailand/

 

Srettha Thavisin: Connections, career, and criticism of Thailand’s new prime minister
 

 

Srettha Thavisin has become Thailand’s 30th prime minister after being endorsed by royal command.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304626-srettha-thavisin-connections-career-and-criticism-of-thailand’s-new-prime-minister/

 

PM-elect visits Phuket and Phang-nga to meet tourism operators
 

 

Before formally taking office, Thailand’s next prime minister Srettha Thavisin flew to Phuket province today (Friday), accompanied by Pheu Thai party staff in charge of tourism promotion, to meet with business people and residents of the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304627-pm-elect-visits-phuket-and-phang-nga-to-meet-tourism-operators/

 

Thai PBS role as public broadcaster praised, but urged to do more 
 

Thai PBS Director General Wilasinee Phiphitkul delivering the annual report of the public broadcaster to the House of Representatives on Thursday.

Law-makers commended the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) on Thursday for its independent news coverage and educational programming, but called on Thailand’s leading public broadcaster to find ways to improve its audience ratings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304628-thai-pbs-role-as-public-broadcaster-praised-but-urged-to-do-more/

 

UPDATE:

 

German Hells Angels suspect detained in Thailand, extradition underway
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

A German man suspected of being a Hells Angels member has been detained by immigration officials in Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304621-german-hells-angels-gang-member-apprehended-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18301445

 

 

Songkhla shooting: 67 year old man fatally shot, motorcycle and gun stolen
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a brutal act of violence, a 67 year old man was shot and killed last night in his home in Songkhla, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304630-songkhla-shooting-67-year-old-man-fatally-shot-motorcycle-and-gun-stolen/