DDC Urges Public to Undergo TB Screening

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is urging the public, especially those with underlying medical conditions that could worsen tuberculosis (TB), to undergo TB screenings to prevent its spread. The call comes in response to recent reports of a well-known actor contracting TB, likely due to close contact with a friend who succumbed to the disease on September 5.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306399-ddc-urges-public-to-undergo-tb-screening/

 

Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Power Bills, Oil Prices

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – The first Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow will discuss several measures to ensure the welfare of the people, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin who also serves as the Minister of Finance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306400-cabinet-meeting-to-discuss-power-bills-oil-prices/

 

Earthquake in Laos felt in Chiang Rai

 

 

A moderate earthquake hit Luang Namtha city in Laos early Tuesday morning and the tremors could be felt in Chiang Rai province of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306401-earthquake-in-laos-felt-in-chiang-rai/

 

DSI probes Kamnan Nok’s construction business

 

Photo: Kamnan Nok

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched an investigation into the construction business of Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, to determine whether it was involved in price collusion when bidding for road construction projects or had attempted to intimidate other bidders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306355-police-probe-kamnan-nok’s-wealth-after-fatal-shooting-officers-arrested/?do=findComment&comment=18343557

 

Transvestite Arrested for Robbing Male Victims

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – A transvestite has been arrested for drugging and robbing male victims across Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306402-transvestite-arrested-for-robbing-male-victims/

 

Food, Consumer Goods Handouts at Poh Teck Tung Foundation

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – The Poh Teck Tung Foundation has distributed dry food and consumer goods to the poor at the annual event.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306403-food-consumer-goods-handouts-at-poh-teck-tung-foundation/

 

Pattaya Floating Market Reopens

 

 

CHONBURI, Sept 12 (TNA) – The Pattaya 4-Region Floating Market has reopened its doors to tourists once again after the fire incident on Sept 7.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306404-pattaya-floating-market-reopens/

 

Rare Guitarfish Rescued in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

 

 

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Sept 12 (TNA) – Local residents stumbled upon a rare creature, later identified as a rare guitarfish, stranded near the mouth of the Pran River in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306405-rare-guitarfish-rescued-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-province/

New BKK terminal “test drive” hailed a success

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

Airports of Thailand says a trial run of the new Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport “has been a success”. The AoT is now planning a “soft launch” of the facility for September 28.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306406-new-bkk-terminal-“test-drive”-hailed-a-success/

 

New transport minister backs Phang Nga Airport project

 

FILE PHOTO

 

Thailand’s new transport minister has given his backing to a proposal to build a new international airport in Phang Nga. Following PM Srettha Thavisin’s visit to Phuket and Phang Nga two weeks ago, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has revived the long-discussed Phang Nga Airport project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306407-new-transport-minister-backs-phang-nga-airport-project/

 

Thai chicken vendors winging it to rip off South Korean YouTubers

 

Photo via YouTube Channel 컬렌 Cullen HateBerry

 

Thai vendors of a renowned deep-fried chicken store in the southern province of Songkhla faced criticism from Thai netizens for overcharging two South Korean YouTubers. The controversy erupted following a video posted by the foreigners, showcasing their purchase of six pieces of fried chicken and two boxes of rice for 520 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306408-thai-chicken-vendors-winging-it-to-rip-off-south-korean-youtubers/

 

YouTuber ‘Nutty’s Diary’ vows to surrender, refund 2 billion baht in fraud case

 

Photo courtesy of Spring News

 

Nutty’s Diary, the famous YouTuber accused of a fraudulent investment scheme amounting to over 2 billion baht, promised to surrender herself to the police and assured victims of their refund. The case, which has over 30 complainants, led to an arrest warrant being issued on September 10.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306410-youtuber-‘nutty’s-diary’-vows-to-surrender-refund-2-billion-baht-in-fraud-case/

 

THAI spreads its wings: More flights to China as visa policy takes off

 

Photo via Wikimedia

 

After a discussion with the Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Airways (THAI) is planning to increase its flights to China from 25 flights to 35 flights a week in response to the free visa policy for Chinese tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306411-thai-spreads-its-wings-more-flights-to-china-as-visa-policy-takes-off/

 

Car crash due to ambiguous traffic lights seriously injures shop worker

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A convenience store employee was injured in a car crash at the centre of an intersection due to a flashing yellow traffic light. The incident took place yesterday, in Nakhon Ratchasima. The collision involved a black car, registered in Nakhon Ratchasima, and a red motorcycle also registered in the same northern province. The accident occurred at 7.43pm yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306412-car-crash-due-to-ambiguous-traffic-lights-seriously-injures-shop-worker/

 

Missing teenager found dead after 20 hour search

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The mysterious case of a missing teenage girl has been solved in the eastern province of Rayong. Her body was discovered on Saeng Chan Beach, more than 20 hours after she was reported missing. The missing teenager was found near the spot where she disappeared yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306413-missing-teenager-found-dead-after-20-hour-search/

 

Royal battleships make a reefinement splash as underwater tourism sets sail

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

The royal battleships Su Phairin and Han Hak Satru just took their last splash as they were submerged undersea to form refinement ambassadors. Rear Admiral Charasakiat Chaiphan, commander of the 2nd naval area, led the initiative, all part of the underwater learning park project to take the plunge into underwater tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306414-royal-battleships-make-a-reefinement-splash-as-underwater-tourism-sets-sail/

 

Coastal encroachment sparks wave of controversy in Chon Buri

 

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Chon Buri’s local authorities lodged complaints yesterday against a resort proprietor and a village leader, accusing them of encroaching on a coastal region in the Sattahip district by constructing a ramp. The ramp was being erected behind a now-defunct resort in Tambon Samae San in Moo 1, an area under investigation following a complaint about suspected coastal encroachment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306415-coastal-encroachment-sparks-wave-of-controversy-in-chon-buri/

 

Evidence Shows Highway Police Officer Shot Himself

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – The results of the forensic examination have been released, confirming that Pol.Col. Wachira Yaothaisong, superintendent of the Highway Police Division shot himself dead at his house in Pathum Thani, said National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306298-officer-suspect-in-kamnan-nok-shooting-case-kills-self/?do=findComment&comment=18343689

 

Move Forward MP proposes measure to cope with forest fires, trans-border haze

 

Move Forward MP for Chiang Mai Phattarapong Leelaphat

 

A Move Forward MP for Chiang Mai province has proposed a 5-step measure to cope with forest fires and haze pollution in Thailand, especially in northern provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306424-move-forward-mp-proposes-measure-to-cope-with-forest-fires-trans-border-haze/

 

Why Srettha is seen as “windfall prime minister”

 

 

How do you describe someone who is seen as having become the country’s top executive by sheer luck?  An MP of the Move Forward Party believes he has just the right term for it — and yet not everyone agrees with him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306425-why-srettha-is-seen-as-“windfall-prime-minister”/

 

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