Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed all provincial governors to check the backgrounds of individuals before they are appointed as officials, citing the case of “Praween”, aka “Kamnan Nok”, a sub-district chief in Nakhon Pathom province.

 

Local officials in Thailand to be vetted before appointment

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305912-local-officials-in-thailand-to-be-vetted-before-appointment/

Bangkok Improves Narrow Sidewalks

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has embarked on a project to improve sidewalks using porous asphalt to address narrow path issues caused by tree roots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305915-bangkok-improves-narrow-sidewalks/

Intoxicated Thai Man Arrested with Gun After Allegedly Detaining Russian Woman in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – An intoxicated Thai man was arrested with a gun after he allegedly detained a Russian woman at a hotel in Patong, however details on the incident were extremely limited.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305928-intoxicated-thai-man-arrested-with-gun-after-allegedly-detaining-russian-woman-in-patong/

 

Distraught Foreigner In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Chonburi
by TNR Staff

 

Scenes from the multi-vehicle crash in Chonburi. Photo: Amarin TV

 

A DISTRAUGHT foreign man who drove his sedan into a shop at Mueang Chonburi district, after trying to stop the traffic there drove off and hit three vehicles and a motorcycle injuring several people including himself who was rescued after his car overturned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305929-distraught-foreigner-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-chonburi/

 

Hearsay Over Paetongtarn Taking Over Pheu Thai Dampened

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-CUM-Commerce Minister Bhumtham Wechayachai today (Sep.8) dampened speculation that de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra will eventually take over the leadership of the core coalition partner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305930-hearsay-over-paetongtarn-taking-over-pheu-thai-dampened/

 

Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target
by Joseph O' Connor

 

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be released from prison by either October 13th or December 5th as his incarceration becomes a lightning rod for political attacks on the new government of Srettha Thavisin. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305931-thaksin-may-be-released-on-october-13th-as-his-prison-status-becomes-a-growing-political-target/

 

Swedish drug trafficker on the run for two years captured in Koh Samui
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Reno Penti Olavi Martin was arrested, image via Thairath. Image courtesy via Thairath

 

A 60 year old Swedish man on the run for two years to evade drug trafficking accusations and a visa overstay in Koh Samui, was apprehended and taken into custody by the Surat Thani Immigration Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305932-swedish-drug-trafficker-on-the-run-for-two-years-captured-in-koh-samui/

 

Phuket Airport taxi turmoil: Grab’s entry drives cabbies to complain
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket 101.

 

Phuket’s International Airport taxi drivers filed an official complaint about reduced income following the inclusion of Grab as an authorized service at the airport, effective from last Friday, September 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305933-phuket-airport-taxi-turmoil-grab’s-entry-drives-cabbies-to-complain/

 

UPDATE:

 

Road rage ruckus: Foreign man’s Kung fu chaos takes a painful turn in Chon Buri (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Amarin TV.

 

A foreign man lost control of his senses and went on a rampage after crashing his car on Phraya Satcha Road in Chon Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305929-distraught-foreigner-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-chonburi/?do=findComment&comment=18335267

 

25 Policemen Who Attended Party Where Colleague Was Shot Dead Transferred
by TNR Staff 

 

The village headman Mr. Praween Chanklai, or Kamnan Nok, right, with the suspected killer of the policeman who was shot dead this morning Mr. Thananchai Manmak, or Nong Thapha.

 

A TOTAL of 25 policemen who had attended a party given by a village headman in Mueang district of Nakhon Pathom province where their colleague, a highway police, was shot dead on Wednesday night (Sep. 6) were today (Sep. 8th) transferred to national police headquarters, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305937-25-policemen-who-attended-party-where-colleague-was-shot-dead-transferred/

 

Thailand makes headlines: Top 30 ranking in US News & World Report’s Best Countries List
byPetch Petpailin

 

Photo by Surasit Laopa via Unsplash.

 

Thailand secured a place in the top 30 of the American media company US News & World Report’s 2023 Best Countries list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305938-thailand-makes-headlines-top-30-ranking-in-us-news-world-report’s-best-countries-list/

 

Thai satellite’s stellar journey: THEOS-2 ready to reach for the stars
by Top 

 

Illustration of the THEOS-2 Satellite | Photo courtesy of Spaceth.co

 

Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) confirmed that the Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (THEOS-2) is set to soar into space next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305939-thai-satellite’s-stellar-journey-theos-2-ready-to-reach-for-the-stars/

 

Gulf of Thailand spill scare: 60,000 litres of crude oil, but Chon Buri coast unharmed
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Dan Cristian Pădureț on Unsplash

 

The upper Gulf of Thailand has experienced a crude oil spill of 60,000 litres, however, marine ecology along the coast of Chon Buri remains unscathed, as reported by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305942-gulf-of-thailand-spill-scare-60000-litres-of-crude-oil-but-chon-buri-coast-unharmed/

 

Hua Hin Municipality holds meetings on Khao Hin Lek Fai redevelopment
By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality has held two meetings this week regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Khao Hin Lek Fai area into a major tourist attraction and landmark.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305943-hua-hin-municipality-holds-meetings-on-khao-hin-lek-fai-redevelopment/

 

Hua Hin Wine Expo set to dazzle this November
By Online Reporter

 

 

What promises to be the largest wine event of its kind held outside of Bangkok will take place in Hua Hin this November

 

Wine enthusiasts in Thailand should mark their calendars for the return of the much-anticipated Hua Hin Wine Expo, which is set to be bigger and better than ever.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305944-hua-hin-wine-expo-set-to-dazzle-this-november/

 

Suspect Arrested in Phuket After Allegedly Murdering 74-year-old Woman
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

Phuket – A suspect was arrested in Phuket after he and another suspect allegedly murdered a 74-year-old female elder in Nakhon Si Thammarat and stole her iPhone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305945-suspect-arrested-in-phuket-after-allegedly-murdering-74-year-old-woman/

 

Bali Hai Pier Speedboat Operators Banned from Approaching Customers, Standard Ticket Prices Set
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya City has come up with tougher regulations to address issues related to speedboat operators at Bali Hai Pier, including the introduction of standard ticket prices and the ban on “herding” guests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305946-bali-hai-pier-speedboat-operators-banned-from-approaching-customers-standard-ticket-prices-set/

 

UPDATE:

Banglamung District Chief Inspects Pattaya Floating Market After Fire
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya authorities are inspecting the Pattaya Floating Market where a large fire broke out last night, September 7th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305948-banglamung-district-chief-inspects-pattaya-floating-market-after-fire/

 

Columbian Gang Arrested for Luxury Village Heists

 

 

On September 8th at 12:00 PM, at the Samut Prakan Police Station parking lot, leading officers along with Provincial Police Region 1 investigators announced the arrest of a Columbian gang suspected of committing thefts in affluent villages in Samut Prakan and neighboring provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305949-columbian-gang-arrested-for-luxury-village-heists/

 

Swedish Mikael Stahre has accepted coaching job in Thailand
by Miabell Mallikka

 

Swedish foodball coach, Mikael Stahre, has signed a contract with Uthai Thani FC in Thailand, after turning down Norwegian Stabaek.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305950-swedish-mikael-stahre-has-accepted-coaching-job-in-thailand/

 

Violent Attack in Nong Khai Leaves Teen Severely Injured

 

 

A teenage boy in Nong Khai violently crashed his bike into another youngster, then assaulted the 15-year-old with a cutting instrument, resulting in severe injuries to his hand. The perpetrator then rapidly left the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305951-violent-attack-in-nong-khai-leaves-teen-severely-injured/

 

U.S. meets Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakparn to discuss combatting human trafficking

 

 

On September 8 in Bangkok, senior figures from Thailand's Law Enforcement, including the renowned Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, joined forces with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to amplify collaborative actions against the trafficking of individuals and the online exploitation of the young.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305953-us-meets surachate-big-joke-hakparn to-discuss-combatting-human-trafficking/

Anutin Calls for Blacklist of Influential Figures after Police Shooting in Nakhon Pathom

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In light of a recent incident where a police officer was shot and killed in Nakhon Pathom, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed all provincial governors to blacklist influential individuals to prevent their rise as mafias.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305954-anutin-calls-for-blacklist-of-influential-figures-after-police-shooting-in-nakhon-pathom/

 

Pareena Acquitted: Court Drops False Asset Declaration Charges

 

 

On Friday (Sept 8), the Supreme Court dismissed charges against Ms. Pareena Kraikupt, a former Member of Parliament (MP) from Ratchaburi, representing the Palang Pracharat Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305957-pareena-acquitted-court-drops-false-asset-declaration-charges/

 

Thai Authorities Extradite Human Trafficking Suspect from Bahrain

 

 

A prominent human trafficking case has made significant progress with the Thai authorities successfully extraditing a key suspect from Bahrain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305958-thai-authorities-extradite-human-trafficking-suspect-from-bahrain/

 

Foreigners Laud Free Thai Visa Policy for Chinese tourists

 

 

The Thai government's decision to introduce a free visa policy for Chinese tourists, commencing on October 1st, has garnered appreciation from international stakeholders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305960-foreigners-laud-free-thai-visa-policy-for-chinese-tourists /

 

Is Thailand’s education system safe in the hands of Bhumjaithai Party?
By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

Pol Gen Permpool Chidchob

With a retired policeman at the helm of the Education Ministry, teachers and educators can only hope that Thailand’s education sector does not decline further under the new government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305969-is-thailand’s-education-system-safe-in-the-hands-of-bhumjaithai-party/

 

Thai taxi drivers seek incentives to shift to electric vehicles
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

Taxi drivers across Thailand, represented by the Thai Public Taxi Association, are petitioning the country’s transport minister for a financial incentive package to facilitate their switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305970-thai-taxi-drivers-seek-incentives-to-shift-to-electric-vehicles/

 

UPDATE:

 

Pattaya authorities impose new rules on speedboat operators at Bali Hai Pier
by Top 

 

Picture courtesy of Go Go Town

 

In Pattaya City, the local authorities have put forth new stringent regulations to deal with issues plaguing speedboat operators at Bali Hai Pier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305946-bali-hai-pier-speedboat-operators-banned-from-approaching-customers-standard-ticket-prices-set/?do=findComment&comment=18335929

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai tourism set to soar with anticipated Chinese visa exemption
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai tourism industry is poised for a significant boost, as an anticipated visa exemption for Chinese travellers could trigger a surge in foreign tourists, according to Chinese government-owned Thai brokerage, CGS-CIMB Securities (Thailand).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305960-foreigners-laud-free-thai-visa-policy-for-chinese-tourists/?do=findComment&comment=18335974