From this Friday (September 1), beer in glass containers will be banned from Koh Tao as part of attempts to solve the garbage problem on the island.

 

No more beer in glass bottles on Koh Tao

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305103-no-more-beer-in-glass-bottles-on-koh-tao/

Two cases of new COVID Omicron sub-variant reported in Thailand

 

 

Two new cases of COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant HK.3 infection have recently been detected in Thailand, but both patients have already recovered and their symptoms were not serious, said Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305114-two-cases-of-new-covid-omicron-sub-variant-reported-in-thailand/

Couple Given Life In Jail For Torturing Toddler To Death, Seriously Injuring His Sister

by TNR Staff 

 

The mother of the two toddlers being questioned. Photo: Amarin TV

 

A WOMAN and her new husband who had tortured one toddler to death and seriously injured the other were given life in jail yesterday (Aug. 30), Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305129-couple-given-life-in-jail-for-torturing-toddler-to-death-seriously-injuring-his-sister/

 

Chonlanan’s Resignation As Pheu Thai Leader Seen As A Soap Opera
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MP/spokesman Rangsiman Rome, left, and Chonlanan Srikaew who resigned as Pheu Thai Party leader, right.

 

THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN PROMISE earlier made by Chonlanan Srikaew to resign as Pheu Thai leader today (Aug.30) was likened to a scene of a soap opera shown on air as though it could have somehow entertained public viewers, according to Move Forward MP/spokesman Rangsiman Rome.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305130-chonlanan’s-resignation-as-pheu-thai-leader-seen-as-a-soap-opera/

 

Massive police response to the case of a family murdered by father after ฿1.7 million scam loss
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Following the murders early on Monday morning, the National Police Commissioner General Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered senior officers from Royal Thai Police headquarters to assist the Provincial Police in Samut Prakan as well as the deployment of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). 

 

Senior police officials are liaising with the Banker’s Association and financial institutions to streamline and synchronise response efforts to freeze bank accounts where money has been lost to online scammers, to track the money and to retrieve it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305131-massive-police-response-to-the-case-of-a-family-murdered-by-father-after-฿17-million-scam-loss/

 

Dane helps Thai police arrest transgender thief
by Gregers Møller 

 

Photo: Manager Online

A 78-year-old Danish businessman traveling in Thailand help Thai Metropolitan Police arrest a transgender woman called “Non Lada”. The woman is suspected of having a history of scamming foreigners that she targeted via a dating app.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305132-dane-helps-thai-police-arrest-transgender-thief/

 

“Big Joke” Heads to Cambodia to Bust Call Center Gang

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – Deputy national police chief Pol. Gen. Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is set to travel to Cambodia in a crackdown on a call center gang linked to a murder of a victim family, committed by a husband.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305131-massive-police-response-to-the-case-of-a-family-murdered-by-father-after-฿17-million-scam-loss/?do=findComment&comment=18314585

 

Pattaya City Vows to Finish Roadworks on Beach Road and Second Road before Upcoming High Season in October
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai said on Wednesday, August 30th, that the city will expedite roadworks on Beach Road and Second Road to complete ahead of their scheduled completion dates in preparation for the upcoming high season in October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305133-pattaya-city-vows-to-finish-roadworks-on-beach-road-and-second-road-before-upcoming-high-season-in-october/

 

Mystery on Phuket Beach as Strange Debris Washes Ashore
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

 

Phuket-Mysterious debris was found on Karon Beach and an investigation is underway to identify what exactly it is.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305134-mystery-on-phuket-beach-as-strange-debris-washes-ashore/

 

Four Injured In Wireless Road Transformer Fire

by TNR Staff 

 

Motorcycles damaged in this fire. Photo: Matichon

 

FOUR PEOPLE were injured after a transformer near Vanit building on Wireless road, close to the turning to New Phetchaburi road

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305135-four-injured-in-wireless-road-transformer-fire/

 

Jatuporn Highlights Thaksin's "Stress and Vulnerability" as a New Prisoner - Expects Return to Jail in a Few Days

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Mr. Jatuporn Promphan, the head of the United People's Fusion Group, shared his insights on the program "Thailand Must Come First" on August 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305137-jatuporn-highlights-thaksins-stress-and-vulnerability-as-a-new-prisoner-expects-return-to-jail-in-a-few-days/

 

Bangkok Health Office Launches Operation to Combat Rats: Day Two

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 30th, 66, at Prachar Akarakh Building, Central Investigation Bureau, Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, officials from the Disease Control Division, Bangkok Health Office, joined a rat eradication mission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305138-bangkok-health-office-launches-operation-to-combat-rats-day-two/

 

Former Soldier's Son, Imprisoned for Card Game Shooting, Escapes Jail and Commits Murder

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a shocking turn of events, a former soldier's son who had been imprisoned for six years for a fatal shooting at an entertainment venue, has been released only to be arrested again for committing another murder shortly after.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305140-former-soldiers-son-imprisoned-for-card-game-shooting-escapes-jail-and-commits-murder/

 

Economic peril poses a greater threat to Srettha’s government than politics
by Thai Enquirer

 

Even though there are plenty of political challenges facing the Pheu Thai party, not the least being in a weak coalition, the economic challenges are far greater and could spell potential doom for the government if not handled correctly. Experts say that 2024 will likely be a down year for the global economy and several macroeconomic issues will likely present themselves to the incoming government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305141-economic-peril-poses-a-greater-threat-to-srettha’s-government-than-politics/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 31 August 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305143-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-31-august-2023/

 

Poh Teck Tung Foundation aids impoverished families in northeastern Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

The Poh Teck Tung Foundation has actively taken steps towards creating sustainable livelihoods in Udon Thani province in northeastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305149-poh-teck-tung-foundation-aids-impoverished-families-in-northeastern-thailand/

 

Rising Thai folk singer Ann Naphaphon tragically killed in car crash
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

A tragedy has struck the entertainment industry as rising folk singer, 18 years old Ann Naphaphon, lost her life in a car accident yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305155-rising-thai-folk-singer-ann-naphaphon-tragically-killed-in-car-crash/

 

Flaming tribute: Woman’s candlelit car respect turns into fiery fiasco
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A woman’s act of lighting candles and joss sticks to pay respect to her car on Chinese Sart Day went up in flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305157-flaming-tribute-woman’s-candlelit-car-respect-turns-into-fiery-fiasco/

 

Barking debate: Viral video of pet dog in hot car ignites social media furor
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook.

 

A recent incident involving a pet dog left in a car by its owner has sparked a debate on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305158-barking-debate-viral-video-of-pet-dog-in-hot-car-ignites-social-media-furor/

 

WBC Asia honors Thailand’s first boxing world champion, Hua Hin native, Pone Kingpetch
By Online Reporter

 

 

The World Boxing Council’s Asian branch (WBC Asia) formally recognises the legacy of Thailand’s first world boxing champion, Pone Kingpetch.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305159-wbc-asia-honors-thailand’s-first-boxing-world-champion-hua-hin-native-pone-kingpetch/

 

Own an electric car? Here’s how to find EV charging stations in Hua Hin and throughout Thailand
By Online Reporter

 

file photo

The future of motoring in Thailand is electric.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305160-own-an-electric-car-here’s-how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-hua-hin-and-throughout-thailand/

 

New 'privilege' visa packages announced, Australian jumps off Phuket car park : Tim Newton Today - August 31

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305161-new-privilege-visa-packages-announced-australian-jumps-off-phuket-car-park-tim-newton-today-august-31/

 

Gen. Prawit to Resign as MP

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 31 (TNA) – Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon says he will resign as an MP soon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305166-gen-prawit-to-resign-as-mp/

 

UPDATE:

 

PM discusses energy price issue with UTNP team

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has discussed energy price and economic issues with the United Thai Nation Party ahead of his meeting with other stakeholders on ways to lower energy prices in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305116-srettha-1st-cabinet-meeting-to-discuss-oil-prices/?do=findComment&comment=18315301

 

Why performance of Srettha’s Cabinet will be most crucial ever
by By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

Past governments were judged largely along ideological lines. By that, controversial figures in Cabinets were noted, but eventually they would be accepted as virtual necessities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305168-why-performance-of-srettha’s-cabinet-will-be-most-crucial-ever/

 

UPDATE:

 

Officials investigate unidentified beach debris washed up along Phuket coast

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

Officials are investigating after some mysterious debris washed ashore at Karon Beach in Phuket and in the Takua Pa district in Phang Nga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305134-mystery-on-phuket-beach-as-strange-debris-washes-ashore/?do=findComment&comment=18315368

 

Does Pheu Thai-led coalition spell death for the red-shirt movement?
 

 

Pheu Thai’s recent decision to embrace parties linked with the 2010 bloody military crackdown on red-shirt protesters may have shaken many members of the movement. However, it has far from destroyed its spirit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305172-does-pheu-thai-led-coalition-spell-death-for-the-red-shirt-movement/

 

Officials detect new date-rape drug Flualprazolam from seized pills

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health officials have discovered for the first time in Thailand that Flualprazolam is being smuggled into the country. This emerging psychoactive substance is believed to have been sold as a fake prescription drug, while scientists have warned people about the tranquillization property of this drug that could enable criminals to abuse victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305173-officials-detect-new-date-rape-drug-flualprazolam-from-seized-pills/

 

Architect’s ‘dirty’ pledge: Faeces target as Pheu Thai Party’s political coalition stirs surprise
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Twitter/ Duangrit Bunnag

 

Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag has turned an unusual promise into a reality, offering himself as a target for faeces-throwing after the Pheu Thai Party forged an unexpected coalition with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305180-architect’s-‘dirty’-pledge-faeces-target-as-pheu-thai-party’s-political-coalition-stirs-surprise/

 

Ubon Ratchathani construction worker detained over child molestation claim in Chon Buri
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A 43 year old construction worker, originally from Ubon Ratchathani province, has been apprehended by the Nong Prue Police following allegations of child molestation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305182-ubon-ratchathani-construction-worker-detained-over-child-molestation-claim-in-chon-buri/