The Thai Pakdee party submitted a petition to Corrections Department director general on Monday, opposing any attempt by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to seek a Royal pardon.

 

Petition submitted against Thaksin seeking Royal pardon

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Mercedes-Benz driver’s taxi riders gun threat and drug use lead to charges

 

Photo via Facebook/ เพื่อนตํารวจ แฟนเพจ

 

Police charged a Thai Mercedes-Benz driver after he threatened motorcycle taxi riders in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok with a gun and used crystal methamphetamine. His five friends were charged with using the drug.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304897-mercedes-benz-driver’s-taxi-riders-gun-threat-and-drug-use-lead-to-charges/

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.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304899-thai-taxi-association’s-controversial-tips-for-satisfactory-rides-spark-debate/

Man Stabs Ex-girlfriend to Death in Broad Daylight in Kathu
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kathu – A man stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in Kathu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304918-man-stabs-ex-girlfriend-to-death-in-broad-daylight-in-kathu/

 

Factory Accident Claims Life of Skilled Machinery Technician in Udon Thani

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 28, 2023, a distressing incident unfolded at a factory in Udon Thani, as a 48-year-old machinery technician, Mr. Narong, lost his life.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304919-factory-accident-claims-life-of-skilled-machinery-technician-in-udon-thani/

 

Deadly Altercation Erupts Among Friends Over 'Hitler' Drawing

 

 

In a tragic incident at Ladprao 122 Soi 10, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok, a university student of mixed Filipino and American heritage lost his life after a dispute escalated into a fatal stabbing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304920-deadly-altercation-erupts-among-friends-over-hitler-drawing/

 

Chinese Tourists Remain Key Visitors to Pattaya, Says Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Boonanan Patanasin, president of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, highlighted that Chinese tourists are still the primary travelers to the city of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304922-chinese-tourists-remain-key-visitors-to-pattaya-says-chamber-of-commerce/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 29 August 2023
 

 

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KBank announces major restructuring and new president appointment
by Alex Morgan

 

Image courtesy of MGR Online

 

Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s second-largest lender by total assets, has revealed a significant restructuring of its business operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304925-kbank-announces-major-restructuring-and-new-president-appointment/

 

Thunderstorm warning for 45 Thai provinces, including 60% of Bangkok: Heavy rain expected
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo by Aleksei Sabulevskii on Unsplash

 

The Thai Meteorological Department today issued a thunderstorm warning for 45 provinces, including 60% of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304928-thunderstorm-warning-for-45-thai-provinces-including-60-of-bangkok-heavy-rain-expected/

 

Elderly man caught stealing from Nonthaburi temple sparks online debate
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

A dramatic video has emerged, showing an elderly man surreptitiously stealing money from a temple donation tree. The clip, shared by a Facebook user, has sparked a fierce debate among netizens, with some sympathising with the thief, suggesting his actions were driven by necessity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304939-elderly-man-caught-stealing-from-nonthaburi-temple-sparks-online-debate/

 

Thailand’s household debt soars as auto loans and cooperative debts spike
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by 89Stocker

 

The secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Danucha Pichayanan, has issued a warning over the steady increase in Thailand‘s household debt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304948-thailand’s-household-debt-soars-as-auto-loans-and-cooperative-debts-spike/

 

Trang boy’s condition worsens after alleged wrongful adrenaline injection
by Mitch Connor

 

Image by Zerbor

 

A severe incident of medical negligence occurred in Trang Province, where a four year old boy’s condition worsened after allegedly receiving a wrongful adrenaline injection by a nurse. The Trang Province Public Health Office has initiated an investigation into the case, as stated by Chief Physician Sinchai Rongdech.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304949-trang-boy’s-condition-worsens-after-alleged-wrongful-adrenaline-injection/

 

Fisheries Dept steps up inspections of seafood imported from Japan to soothe radiation concerns

by Namo Vananupong

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Japanese authorities commenced with the release of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on August 24.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304950-fisheries-dept-steps-up-inspections-of-seafood-imported-from-japan-to-soothe-radiation-concerns/

 

New Thai cabinet, 20 baht cap on BTS fares, typhoon Saola : Tim Newton Today - August 29

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304952-new-thai-cabinet-20-baht-cap-on-bts-fares-typhoon-saola-tim-newton-today-august-29/

 

Facebook threatened with closure as it is linked to 70% of online fraud says outgoing minister
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Press conference given by outgoing Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn last week in which he threatened that Facebook faces closure in Thailand with both civil and criminal proceedings to be filed by his ministry and the Royal Thai Police. The minister claimed that 70% of all online fraud in Thailand was linked to sponsored pages advertised by Facebook for which it generated large streams of income but had failed to respond adequately to requests from authorities to regulate the threat posed to online users.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304953-facebook-threatened-with-closure-as-it-is-linked-to-70-of-online-fraud-says-outgoing-minister/

 

Srettha plays down talk of reform as Sutin emerges as defence minister

 

 

As Pheu Thai Party decides to nominate one of its deputy leaders, Sutin Klungsang, as defence minister, Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin is playing down expectations that there will be any radical reform of the military under his new administration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304956-srettha-plays-down-talk-of-reform-as-sutin-emerges-as-defence-minister/

 

Courts agrees to hear Thai celebrity’s “wig pulling” case

 

 

The Bangkok North District Court has accepted a lawsuit filed, by LGBTQ celebrity Prairie Praiwan, against controversial socialite Leena Jungjunja over an incident in April this year, when the latter pulled a wig from Prairie’s head in what appeared to be a prank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304958-courts-agrees-to-hear-thai-celebrity’s-“wig-pulling”-case/

 

PM discusses tourism boost with airlines
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with representatives from the aviation sector to prepare for the high tourism season which is expected to peak in the last quarter of 2023. Mr. Srettha said his administration once in office will first prioritize tourism rejuvenation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304959-pm-discusses-tourism-boost-with-airlines/

 

Multiple Injured as Postal Delivery Trucks Collide with 4 Cars in Pathum Thani

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In an accident at 07:00 on August 29, 2566, four postal delivery trucks collided, injuring seven individuals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304961-multiple-injured-as-postal-delivery-trucks-collide-with-4-cars-in-pathum-thani/

 

Marijuana and Alcohol Fueled Brutal Fight: Drunk Biker Stabs Girlfriend

 

 

BANGKOK: - A heavily intoxicated young motorcyclist engaged in a violent altercation with his girlfriend. The dispute turned fatal as he grabbed a sword and viciously attacked her in their city center apartment, located near Wat Phraya Krai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304964-marijuana-and-alcohol-fueled-brutal-fight-drunk-biker-stabs-girlfriend/

 

Thailand’s Q2 economic recovery slows, full-year 2023 growth forecast revised
by Alex Morgan

 

Lawmakers gather during a debate before a vote to select a new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Aug. 22. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Thailand’s second quarter of 2023 saw a slowdown in economic recovery, with GDP growth falling from 2.6% year-on-year in the first quarter to 1.8%, as reported by the National Economic and Social Development Council on August 21.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304965-thailand’s-q2-economic-recovery-slows-full-year-2023-growth-forecast-revised/

 

Legal taxi app drivers now allowed to pick passengers at Phuket Airport

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Grab

All drivers working through legally registered ride-hailing apps will be allowed to pick passengers up at Phuket Airport from Friday, September 1. The Phuket News reports that the policy about-face was confirmed in a Facebook post from the Phuket Info Centre, which operates under the Ministry of the Interior.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304967-legal-taxi-app-drivers-now-allowed-to-pick-passengers-at-phuket-airport/

 

Shaken, not stirred: Thai elephant Play Pepsi survives brutal training with no serious injuries
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture of Play Pepsi courtesy of Sanook.

 

A Thai elephant named Play Pepsi, which was recently subjected to brutal training methods is not seriously injured said examining veterinarians.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304976-shaken-not-stirred-thai-elephant-play-pepsi-survives-brutal-training-with-no-serious-injuries/

 

Phuket’s international convention centre supported by new PM
Photo of Neill Fronde

 

Photo Courtesy of ia103

 

Phuket’s stalled international convention centre project might see new life with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin‘s promise to revisit it for local economic stimulation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304977-phuket’s-international-convention-centre-supported-by-new-pm/

 

Thai social media uproar over claimed registration of “Pang Cha” trademark
 

 

An uproar broke out on social media yesterday (Monday) after a popular Bangkok restaurant posted the image of one of its dishes called “Pang Cha” on Facebook, claiming that the name of the dessert had been registered with the Department of Intellectual Property under the Trademark Protection Act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304978-thai-social-media-uproar-over-claimed-registration-of-“pang-cha”-trademark/

 

Thaksin suffering “fatigue and stress” in hospital : Paetongtarn

 

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday that her father, Thaksin, who is receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, is still under stress and suffering the after effects of COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304994-thaksin-suffering-“fatigue-and-stress”-in-hospital-paetongtarn/

 

Prayut says he will just be an ordinary citizen with his family after retirement

 

 

After chairing his last cabinet meeting today (Tuesday), outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the media that he will spend the rest of his life in retirement with his family and taking rest as an ordinary citizen who has no privileges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304995-prayut-says-he-will-just-be-an-ordinary-citizen-with-his-family-after-retirement/

 

Outgoing PM Thanks Everyone for Service to Nation

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Outgoing Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha  joined in a group photo with the Cabinet members and government officials, expressing his gratitude to everyone for their dedicated service to the nation.

 

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Fire Breaks out at Dangerous Goods Container in Chonburi’s Port

 

 

CHONBURI, Aug 29 (TNA) – A fire incident involving a container carrying a class 5.2 oxidizing substance occurred at the dangerous goods warehouse of JWD within the Laem Chabang Port area in Chonburi province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304996-fire-breaks-out-at-dangerous-goods-container-in-chonburi’s-port/