Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 14, 2023 Would-be PM Pita makes it onto the “TIME100 Next” list this year Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward party, who almost became Thailand’s 30th prime minister, has been included on Time magazine’s “TIME100 Next” list for 2023. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306617-would-be-pm-pita-makes-it-onto-the-“time100-next”-list-this-year/ 3 1
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 New Thai trade representative appointed Nalinee Taveesin The Cabinet has formally acknowledged the appointment of Nalinee Taveesin as Thai Trade Representative and an advisor to the prime minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306618-new-thai-trade-representative-appointed/
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Govt to Meet With Companies to Negotiate Minimum Wage Raise BANGKOK (NNT) - The government will negotiate with companies to raise the minimum daily wage as part of efforts to help alleviate workers’ financial burdens. The minimum wage raise, revision in labor laws and plans to address energy issues were just some of the economic policies declared during the recent debate on the government’s policy statement. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306619-govt-to-meet-with-companies-to-negotiate-minimum-wage-raise/
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 PM Initiates Committee to Enhance Universal Healthcare Services BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew to establish a committee aimed at improving services within the universal healthcare program. The objective is to streamline healthcare access for the public, including the elimination of the current requirement that patients must visit their designated hospitals first for medical care. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306620-pm-initiates-committee-to-enhance-universal-healthcare-services/ 1
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 14, 2023 Goods Prices to Be Reduced After Oil Price Cut: Commerce Minister BANGKOK, Sept 14 (TNA) – Prices of various goods will be reduced within 15 days following the government’s decision to lower electricity and diesel oil prices, said the Commerce Minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306622-goods-prices-to-be-reduced-after-oil-price-cut-commerce-minister/ 4
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 14, 2023 Govt to Heavily Scrutinize Local Influential Figures The recent dinner party murder of a local highway policeman in Nakhon Pathom province has placed local power structures in Thailand under intense national focus. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306629-govt-to-heavily-scrutinize-local-influential-figures/ 1 2
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Government’s cost-cutting shock eases financial pressure Photo by Ronald Langeveld on Unsplash The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) expressed approval for the Thai government’s latest move to slash both electricity and diesel costs. This initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial pressure on households and businesses. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306630-government’s-cost-cutting-shock-eases-financial-pressure/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 DEPA and partners unlock future of gaming, animation, characters Picture courtesy of Khaosod The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), in collaboration with esteemed partners including the Thai Digital Content Association (DCAT), Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TACGA), Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA), Bangkok ACM SIGGRAPH, and Atwise Consulting Company, has unveiled a comprehensive survey and evaluation report on the state of the Thai digital content industry encompassing games, animation, and characters for the year 2022, accompanied by a forward-looking three-year forecast. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306631-depa-and-partners-unlock-future-of-gaming-animation-characters/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Hope, health and happiness in the heart of Kalim Phuket’s Kalim region sits over a small hill to the immediate north of Patong, the world-famous epicentre of hedonism and decadence on the island. Although it is so close to the immense cashflow of Patong’s buzzing cash-registers, Kalim is a rather down-at-heel suburb populated by many impoverished families…. fisherfolk, odd-jobbers and the unemployed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306632-hope-health-and-happiness-in-the-heart-of-kalim/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Former provincial chief’s journey ends in tragic car crash on Rama II Road Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A former Provincial Chief of Prachuap Khiri Khan province tragically lost his life in a car crash. The fatal incident occurred this morning, when his Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, registered in Prachuap Khiri Khan, crashed into a roadside barrier on Rama II Road, flipping the vehicle and ending fatally. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306633-former-provincial-chief’s-journey-ends-in-tragic-car-crash-on-rama-ii-road/ 1
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 14, 2023 Late-night drive in Bangkok takes a twist with surprise python visit Picture courtesy of Khaosod A woman’s late-night drive took a slithery turn when a python, perhaps seeking a different kind of ‘carb’uretor, surprised her by emerging from the engine compartment after she returned from a meal. At around 1am on September 14, emergency services from the Thung Mahamek Fire Station were called to a parking lot in front of a convenience store in the Yan Nawa district of Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306635-late-night-drive-in-bangkok-takes-a-twist-with-surprise-python-visit/ 1 2
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Homes flooded in surprise deluge in Phayao, northeast Thailand Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A torrential rain shower caused mayhem as it dampened the spirits of over 100 households in Phayao province in northeast Thailand. Locals hastily scurried to relocate their possessions to more sheltered spots. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306636-homes-flooded-in-surprise-deluge-in-phayao-northeast-thailand/
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Thief swipes 14,000 baht worth of goods from parked car Picture courtesy of TMN Cable TV Pattaya A recent theft at a bustling market in South Pattaya, Banglamung district, Chon Buri, left a 26 year old woman bereft of her valuables worth over 14,000 baht. The incident unfolded under the cover of darkness on Monday, September 11, with the thief making a swift and unwelcome entry into her parked car. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306637-thief-swipes-14000-baht-worth-of-goods-from-parked-car/
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Two Chinese Businessmen Fall Victim to Car Break-In Thief Two Chinese businessmen fell victim to a car break-in thief in Pattaya, losing over 1 million baht worth of multiple foreign currencies. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306639-two-chinese-businessmen-fall-victim-to-car-break-in-thief/
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Toilet squabble turns fatal for elderly security guards in central Thailand Picture courtesy of Dailynews In a shocking, tragic twist, a dispute over a less-than-pristine toilet spiralled into a fatal altercation between two elderly security guards in Nakorn Pathom, central Thailand. The 75 year old victim found himself grievously wounded in the abdomen and leg, the unfortunate outcome of a heated argument. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306640-toilet-squabble-turns-fatal-for-elderly-security-guards-in-central-thailand/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Tragic mushroom foray: Fatal elephant attack in Thai forest reserve Picture courtesy of Prasit Tangprasert A fatal elephant attack took place in a national forest reserve located in the Khon Buri district of the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Unfortunately, a resident was fatally attacked while gathering mushrooms in the forest. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306641-tragic-mushroom-foray-fatal-elephant-attack-in-thai-forest-reserve/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 4,300 tonnes of smuggled pork ‘trashed’ in Sa Kaeo landfill Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thamanat Prompow commanded that the disposal of approximately 4,300 tonnes of unlawfully smuggled pork be carried out in a Sa Kaeo landfill. The pork was earlier seized at Laem Chabang port during a Department of the Special Investigation (DSI) probe in July. The confiscated shipment, valued at over 500 million baht, comprised 161 containers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306642-4300-tonnes-of-smuggled-pork-‘trashed’-in-sa-kaeo-landfill/ 1 1
webfact Posted September 14, 2023 Author Posted September 14, 2023 to continue: Thailand Live Friday 15 September 2023https://aseannow.com/topic/1306650-thailand-live-friday-15-september-2023/
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