Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng, left in above photo and right in Front Page  image, and a Chinese submarine. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

NEW DEFENCE Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng said today (Sep. 9) he is considering holding talks with China to allow the exchange of a submarine for which the sought-after German engine is unavailable while the Thai navy is reluctant to accept a Chinese engine for either surface ships or fertiliser, TV Channel 7 said Sep. 9.

 

Suthin Wants To Exchange Chinese Sub For Either Surface Ships Or Fertiliser

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Defence minister denies appointing Shinawatra family members
 

 

Thailand’s new defence minister Sutin Klungsang denied a report today (Sunday) that he has appointed two members of the Shinawatra family as his chief advisor and secretary.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306213-defence-minister-denies-appointing-shinawatra-family-members/

 

Big Joke reported in the running to be Thailand’s next National Police Chief in coming weeks as decision looms

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

A decision is due in the coming weeks on the appointment of Thailand’s next police chief with General Surachate Hapkarn, the country’s best-known and loved policeman, asked to submit his vision for the role in writing to the Police Commission overseen by the new government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306214-big-joke-reported-in-the-running-to-be-thailand’s-next-national-police-chief-in-coming-weeks-as-decision-looms/

 

No Plans to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand, Says New Digital Minister
By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand – The New Minister of Digital Economy and Society has suspended any previous plan to shutdown Facebook in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306215-no-plans-to-shut-down-facebook-in-thailand-says-new-digital-minister/

 

Gun thought to have been used in shooting of police officers found

 

 

The 25 police officers who were at the house of Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, were questioned Saturday by Crime Suppression Division officers, as another team located a handgun, believed to have been used by the now dead gunman in the murder of a highway police officer and the wounding of another at Praween’s house on Wednesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306216-gun-thought-to-have-been-used-in-shooting-of-police-officers-found/

 

Electricity consumption expected to surge in 2027 due to increased use of EVs

 

 

Thailand’s Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) will shortly propose its power development plan (PDP) to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, in the anticipation that electricity consumption in Thailand will be peaking sharply during the night by 2027, due to the increase in the number of electric vehicles in use.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306217-electricity-consumption-expected-to-surge-in-2027-due-to-increased-use-of-evs/

 

PM refuses more funding for International Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has rejected a request from the Udon Thani provincial administration for an additional 3 billion baht, on top of the 2.5 billion baht already approved by the cabinet, for the hosting of the International Horticultural Exposition in the province from November 1st, 2026 to March 17th, 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306218-pm-refuses-more-funding-for-international-horticultural-expo-in-udon-thani/

 

Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai arrives at his ministerial office in Nonthaburi on Thursday. (Right) Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Khon Kaen on Saturday as he toured Thailand’s northeastern provinces and addressed the concerns of the farming community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306219-sobering-news-for-new-pheu-thai-ministers-as-economic-growth-rate-continues-to-weaken/

 

Concerns raised about EV vehicles and batteries stored in Bangkok after intense Chatuchak fire
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Scenes from Wednesday night’s fire in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, which at one stage led fire services to believe the structure was in danger of collapse. (Centre) Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered a complete review of all premises storing EV vehicles and batteries. (Inset) Scene from Udon Thani this week when a 41-year-old man saw his ฿1 million electric car catch fire while charging.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306220-concerns-raised-about-ev-vehicles-and-batteries-stored-in-bangkok-after-intense-chatuchak-fire/

 

Pattaya Floating Market to Reopen September 12th
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – The Pattaya Floating Market is planning to reopen after a major and devastating fire on September 12th, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306222-pattaya-floating-market-to-reopen-september-12th/

 

Thai Police Pledge to Cleanup Highway Mafias After Highway Policeman Shooting
By Adam Judd

 

 

Nakhon Pathom – General Surachet Hakparn, Deputy Police Commissioner and Thailand’s most well-known cop, has announced a plan to clean up mafia networks including those extorting bribes from overloaded trucks in Nakhon Pathom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306223-thai-police-pledge-to-cleanup-highway-mafias-after-highway-policeman-shooting/

 

Thai Sang Thai vows to monitor Srettha government closely

 

 

The Thai Sang Thai party has declared that, in opposition, it will do its duty to debate and examine the details of government policies, with the full intention to protect the people and the country as part of the check and balance system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306224-thai-sang-thai-vows-to-monitor-srettha-government-closely/

 

Former Village Headman ‘Ordered Policeman Shot Dead In The Middle Of The Party’: Police
by TNR Staff

 

 

CRIME SUPPRESSION Division (CSD) police Saturday (Sep. 9) told the Criminal Court during a bail hearing for former village headman Mr. Praween Chanklai, or Kamnan Nok, that the suspect had ordered his subordinate to kill a policeman in the middle of a party at his house attended by several other policemen, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306225-former-village-headman-‘ordered-policeman-shot-dead-in-the-middle-of-the-party’-police/

 

Thailand’s NHSO gears up for digital transformation and enhanced healthcare services
by Mitch Connor

 

Image via เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin, Facebook

 

Thailand‘s National Health Security Office (NHSO) is set to improve its services in alignment with the new government‘s policy, according to the NHSO secretary-general, Jadet Thammathataree.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306226-thailand’s-nhso-gears-up-for-digital-transformation-and-enhanced-healthcare-services/

 

Flash floods in Mae Hong Son cause havoc, woman missing
by Neill Fronde

 

Flash floods in Mae Hong Son province have left one woman missing. (via FM91 Trafficpro)

 

Thailand has been battered with extreme weather this year, from severe droughts to massive storms leading to rough seas and flooding. Now, the northern province of Mae Hong Son is grappling with the aftermath of severe flash floods triggered by hours of relentless rainfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306227-flash-floods-in-mae-hong-son-cause-havoc-woman-missing/

 

Activist urges opposition to 20MW nuclear reactor on Nakhon Nayok riverbank
by Mitch Connor

 

Image by assistant ua from Изображения пользователя assistant ua

 

Srisuwan Janya, a renowned political activist, has called upon the inhabitants of Nakhon Nayok to vehemently oppose the construction of a 20-megawatt nuclear reactor strategically positioned on the Nakhon Nayok River bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306228-activist-urges-opposition-to-20mw-nuclear-reactor-on-nakhon-nayok-riverbank/

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport’s SAT-1 terminal to soft-launch boosting capacity by 33%
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo by Joy Presbitero on Unsplash

 

Suvarnabhumi International Airport, governed by Airports of Thailand (AoT), is set to soft-launch its Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal on September 28, following a successful full-scale trial involving 180 mock passengers and their luggage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306229-suvarnabhumi-airport’s-sat-1-terminal-to-soft-launch-boosting-capacity-by-33/

 

New refugee screening system stirs fear among asylum seekers

by Neill Fronde

 

This photo taken on August 19, 2023 shows Vietnamese Hmong women living in Thailand, many of whom are asylum seekers, taking part in an embroidery workshop in Bangkok. Thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 refugee convention and presently makes no distinction between asylum seekers, refugees and others staying illegally, but on September 22 long anticipated vetting rules will come into force and Thai officials will start screening some 5,000 mostly urban refugees and asylum seekers. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) / To go with 'THAILAND-REFUGEES-RIGHTS-MIGRATION,FOCUS' by Lisa MARTIN and Sarah LAI
Picture courtesy of AFP

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306230-new-refugee-screening-system-stirs-fear-among-asylum-seekers/

 

Thailand’s transport sector set for major 29.7 billion baht upgrade
by Top

 

Picture by Ionut Dabija's Images

 

A bright future is on the horizon for Thailand’s transport and logistics system. The Transport Minister, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, has recently outlined his ambitious plans for the country’s railways and maritime sectors. Revealed during his inaugural speech, these policies are set to be formally announced next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306231-thailand’s-transport-sector-set-for-major-297-billion-baht-upgrade/

 

Alleged Pattaya Real Estate Scammer Arrested in Bangkok
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A woman of Thai nationality was arrested in Bangkok for allegedly duping people into investing in fraudulent real estate investments with a total financial damage of more than 100 million baht, according to police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306232-alleged-pattaya-real-estate-scammer-arrested-in-bangkok/

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to be a candidate for the leadership of the Pheu Thai Party when the party meets in a General Assembly on October 16th to elect new party executives. There may be some opposition to her candidacy.

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was a consistent favourite choice for PM among the public up to the point when Pheu Thai broke off its coalition government agreement with the Move Forward Party in August this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306233-paetongtarn-shinawatra-ready-to-re-spark-her-political-career-this-october-as-pheu-thai-leader/

 

Civilian defence minister to navigate Thai military reforms amid coalition challenges
by Mitch Connor

 

Thailand's Defense Minister Sutin Klangsang arrives at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 5. Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday led his cabinet members to take oath in front of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The newly appointed Defence Minister, Sutin Klungsang, is in the spotlight as he is expected to navigate through various challenges within the military while maintaining stability within the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306234-civilian-defence-minister-to-navigate-thai-military-reforms-amid-coalition-challenges/

 

Miss Grand Chonburi 2024 Kicks Off in Grand Style
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: มิสแกรนด์ชลบุรี

Chonburi — The long-awaited “Miss Grand Chonburi 2024” officially kicked off with a grand press conference held at the Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya, on Saturday, September 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306235-miss-grand-chonburi-2024-kicks-off-in-grand-style/

 

Crane Collapses in Sukhumvit 23 Kills Engineer, Injures Two Workers

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A tragic accident occurred on the afternoon of September 10th when a large crane collapsed at a construction site in Sukhumvit Soi 23.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306237-crane-collapses-in-sukhumvit-23-kills-engineer-injures-two-workers/

 

Jealous Husband Suspected in Wife’s Death in Khlong Toei Workers Camp

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At around 7:00 PM on September 10th, police officer Siripong Lapanich from Thong Lor Police Station was notified of a violent incident resulting in death within a workers' camp located in Pak Soi Phai Singto, Rama IV Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306238-jealous-husband-suspected-in-wife’s-death-in-khlong-toei-workers-camp/

 

Chinese Submarine Joins Blue Strike 2023 Training in the Gulf of Thailand

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a bid to enhance naval cooperation, the Thai Navy and The People's Liberation Army Navy of China have conducted joint training exercises, known as Blue Strike 2023, in the Gulf of Thailand. As part of this exercise, the Chinese navy deployed the CNS Chang Cheng submarine to participate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306239-chinese-submarine-joins-blue-strike-2023-training-in-the-gulf-of-thailand/

 

CCIB nabs five in 2.7 billion baht cryptocurrency scam
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: analyticsinsight.net

 

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has apprehended four individuals from China and one from Laos in relation to a cryptocurrency scam, resulting in a loss of over 2.7 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306240-ccib-nabs-five-in-27-billion-baht-cryptocurrency-scam/

 

Phuket urges small hotels to obtain a licence ahead of anticipated 2.19 million tourists
by Mitch Connor Mitch Connor22 seconds ago 1 minute read

 

Wirintra Paphakityotphat, Head of Tourism Council of Thailand. Photo: thailand.postsen.com

 

Phuket is gearing up for the high season by encouraging small hotel operators to obtain a licence. This move is part of the city’s preparation to host over 10,000 tourists daily, equating to 2.19 million visitors annually.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306241-phuket-urges-small-hotels-to-obtain-a-licence-ahead-of-anticipated-219-million-tourists/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 11 September 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306246-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-11-september-2023/

 

Suicide rate in Thailand hits half-decade peak despite prevention efforts
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

Suicide numbers in Thailand have been on a steady incline over the last five years, peaking at 4,800 lives lost in the previous year, as reported by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306247-suicide-rate-in-thailand-hits-half-decade-peak-despite-prevention-efforts/