Thai Taxi Association’s controversial tips for satisfactory rides spark debate

 

Thai taxis tender tips to tolerable travel

 

The Thai Taxi Association stirred debate by posting six tips to ensure a satisfactory taxi ride. The recommendations include asking before getting in, not forgetting to tip, and calling for a Grab taxi during peak hours or if the location is difficult for a regular taxi to reach.

 

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Buakaw and Saenchai to face off in unique BKFC Thai boxing match

 

Photo via BKFC

 

Legendary Thai boxers and best friends Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek and Supachai “Saenchai” Saepong are set to step into the ring under a special rule for the 5th Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Thailand – Legend of Siam. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4, at Royal Cliff Hotel Group in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304900-buakaw-and-saenchai-to-face-off-in-unique-bkfc-thai-boxing-match/

 

Thai Internet idol Mintan speaks out on unending stalker harassment despite court order

 

Mintan still faces harassment from the same security guard stalker courts punished last year. (via Sanook)

 

Internet idol Mintan, renowned for the page หนูมินตันทาสกระดาน continues to face relentless harassment from a persistent stalker. Mintan recently updated her followers that the same security guard who had previously been found guilty of harassing her is once again causing her distress.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304901-thai-internet-idol-mintan-speaks-out-on-unending-stalker-harassment-despite-court-order/

 

Emergency decree against insurgency extended in Deep South

 

The Deep South of Thailand has extended its emergency decree against the insurgency for the 73rd time. (via Wikipedia)

 

While emergency decrees over the Covid-19 pandemic situation are finally a thing of the past, the continuously troubled Deep South region of Thailand has been operating under an ongoing emergency decree aimed at protecting citizens from the threat of the long-term insurgency constant in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304902-emergency-decree-against-insurgency-extended-in-deep-south/

 

Pha Ngan businesses raise awareness of Full Moon Party’s weeklong events

 

Locals are raising awareness that Full Moon Party has a week of activities, like Jungle Experience, pictured here. (via Full Moon Party)

 

August hosts a rare occurrence, two full moons in one month. In Thailand that can only mean two Full Moon Parties, with the second on August 31. Now a group of local businesses have banded together to spread awareness that full moon festivities have grown from a single one-night party to a week of events at venues all over the island of Koh Pha Ngan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304903-pha-ngan-businesses-raise-awareness-of-full-moon-party’s-weeklong-events/

 

Srettha meets airlines about boosting tourist arrivals by year end

 

 

Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin held talks with representatives of eight airlines, Airports of Thailand (AoT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) today (Monday), seeking cooperation to boost tourist arrivals during the last quarter of this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304905-srettha-meets-airlines-about-boosting-tourist-arrivals-by-year-end/

 

Pheu Thai Deputy Leader Selected for Defence Minister

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) – The cabinet lineup has been finalized with Pheu Thai deputy leader Suthin Klungsaeng has been chosen for the position of the Defence Minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304906-pheu-thai-deputy-leader-selected-for-defence-minister/

 

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