OPPOSITION MPs HAVE been urged to investigate the unprecedented event in which Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will be flying a Thai Airway International airliner for as much as 30 million baht in chartered flight to the United States on Tuesday.

 

MPs Urged To Probe Srettha’s 30-Million-Baht Chartered Flight To US
Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306841-mps-urged-to-probe-srettha’s-30-million-baht-chartered-flight-to-us/

 

Weighing passengers to become standard for Bangkok Airways
by Neill Fronde

 

Bangkok Airways plans to start weighing passengers before flights. (via iStock)

 

Your chance to weigh in on airport and flight practices in Thailand may be coming, quite literally. Bangkok Airways is looking to join a number of international airlines that will be weighing passengers before boarding.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306843-weighing-passengers-to-become-standard-for-bangkok-airways/

 

Thai citizens suspect state officials’ collusion with mafia-style figures, survey shows
by Mitch Connor 

 

Image by pixelshot

 

A significant proportion of Thai citizens suspect some state officials, including the police, of colluding with mafia-style influential figures, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306844-thai-citizens-suspect-state-officials’-collusion-with-mafia-style-figures-survey-shows/

 

Thailand urges US to restore GSP to give trade protection
by Neill Fronde

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand is accelerating discussions with the United States, aiming to reinstate the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and eliminate its place on the intellectual property assets watch list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306845-thailand-urges-us-to-restore-gsp-to-give-trade-protection/

 

 

BMA fast-track road returns to ease city’s traffic congestion
by Neill Fronde

 

Picture courtesy of Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) Facebook

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued a call to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) for the swift restoration of roads surrounding various MRTA construction sites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306846-bma-fast-track-road-returns-to-ease-city’s-traffic-congestion/

 

Phuket MP raises concerns over hastily built, damage-prone Patong Hill Road
by Neill Fronde 

 

Picture courtesy of Chalermpong Saengdee

 

An MP representing Phuket District 2 announced his intention to raise a critical issue in Parliament regarding the hastily built road over the hills from Chalong to Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306847-phuket-mp-raises-concerns-over-hastily-built-damage-prone-patong-hill-road/

 

Birth rate plunge triggers health minister’s urgent action plan
by Neill Fronde 

 

Image by Rene Asmussen from Pexels.

 

The national birth rate in Thailand is on a steep decline, prompting urgent action from the country’s Minister of Public Health Chonlanan Srikaew.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306848-birth-rate-plunge-triggers-health-minister’s-urgent-action-plan/

 

 

PM Srettha might move to live in Government House
 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is thinking about moving into the Government House living quarters, to ease the daily traffic congestion possibly caused by his motorcade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306849-pm-srettha-might-move-to-live-in-government-house/

 

Police claim evidence found that Kamnan Nok ordered shootings

 

 

Police claim to have circumstantial evidence that Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, ordered the shooting of the two highway police officers at his house, because all his security guards were alerted in advance and armed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306850-police-claim-evidence-found-that-kamnan-nok-ordered-shootings/

 

Thailand’s Phat Kraphao best stir-fry in the world – TasteAtlas.com

 

 

Phat Kraphao is the most basic dish available at most street food stalls.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306851-thailand’s-phat-kraphao-best-stir-fry-in-the-world-–-tasteatlascom/

 

PM tells police of stationary car to turn engine off
 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been praised after he told a police who parked his police car with engine on to turn it off during his official visit in Chiang Mai province on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306852-pm-tells-police-of-stationary-car-to-turn-engine-off/

 

Over 140 youths found in raid on Phayao karaoke bar

 

 

About 40 officials from the Provincial Administration Department (PAD) raided a karaoke bar in Mueang district of Thailand’s northern province of Phayao on Saturday night and found more than 140 underage youths on the premises.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306853-over-140-youths-found-in-raid-on-phayao-karaoke-bar/

 

Phuket marks another year without memorial for One-Two-Go flight crash victims
by Mitch Connor

 

Crash scene, Image by NTSB

 

Phuket has seen another year pass without official memorial services to commemorate the 90 victims of the calamitous One-Two-Go flight crash that occurred 16 years ago on September 16, 2007.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306854-phuket-marks-another-year-without-memorial-for-one-two-go-flight-crash-victims/

 

Pita Denies Playing Tricks To Secure 2 House Positions
by TNR Staff

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, left, and Padipat Santipada, right. Photo: Matichon

 

ACTING MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat denied playing a political game to grab two key House positions for his camp pointing out that his resignation as party leader stemmed from the court having suspended him as an MP while the constitution says that opposition leader must be an MP and a party leader, Matichon newspaper said Saturday afternoon (Sep. 16).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306855-pita-denies-playing-tricks-to-secure-2-house-positions/

 

New Tourism minister gung ho that 2019 records can be smashed in 2024 despite falling spends
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The new Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol was speaking to reporters on Thursday after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting where the Prime Minister underlined the importance of foreign tourism to the economy and demanded that all ministries assist efforts to boost arrivals into the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306856-new-tourism-minister-gung-ho-that-2019-records-can-be-smashed-in-2024-despite-falling-spends/

 

Phuket Immigration Investigates Alleged Russian Vehicle Rental Shop
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Immigration inspected a vehicle rental shop in Mueang Phuket after they were notified by concerned citizens that the business was allegedly entirely Russian owned and employed Russian staff illegally, without involving any Thai nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306857-phuket-immigration-investigates-alleged-russian-vehicle-rental-shop/

 

Patong Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver Surrenders After Hit and Run Injury of Saudi Arabian Pedestrian
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Tuk Tuk taxi driver surrendered to Phuket police after he hit and injured a Saudi Arabian pedestrian and left the scene of the accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306858-patong-tuk-tuk-taxi-driver-surrenders-after-hit-and-run-injury-of-saudi-arabian-pedestrian/

 

Thailand Ranks Ninth in the World for Country Most Open for Business
By Adam Judd

 

 

The Royal Thai Embassy in the United States has announced through its Facebook page that Thailand has secured ninth place among 87 countries listed as the most open for business in 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306859-thailand-ranks-ninth-in-the-world-for-country-most-open-for-business/

 

Villa robbery in Phuket raises safety concerns for foreign family
by Mitch Connor

 

Image courtesy of The Phuket News

 

A foreign family, currently residing in Phuket, experienced a shocking robbery of their villa in Chalong, raising serious safety concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306860-villa-robbery-in-phuket-raises-safety-concerns-for-foreign-family/

 

Srettha Thavisin to bolster Thai-Chinese tourism, bilateral ties in China visit
by Neill Fronde

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reacts before he reads the policy statement at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is slated for a diplomatic visit to China from Oct 8-10 to negotiate on 10 pivotal issues, among which strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing Thai-Chinese tourism cooperation take precedence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306862-srettha-thavisin-to-bolster-thai-chinese-tourism-bilateral-ties-in-china-visit/

 

PM orders working committee to tackle illegal narcotics
 

 

A working committee has been set up to tackle illegal narcotics, with the active participation of the military and the aim of reducing the problem within a year, according to Thailand’s prime minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306863-pm-orders-working-committee-to-tackle-illegal-narcotics/

 

Immigration Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Foreigners, Promote Tourism Policies

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a concerted effort led by immigration authorities, Nakhon Nayok Province has intensified its actions against illegal foreign nationals while simultaneously promoting tourism-friendly policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306865-immigration-authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-foreigners-promote-tourism-policies/

 

Thai Authorities Prepare for Influx of Chinese Tourists

 

 

On September 17, 2023, at the National Police Headquarters, Assistant Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai Pitani Labut announced preparations for the arrival of foreign tourists, especially Chinese nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306866-thai-authorities-prepare-for-influx-of-chinese-tourists/

 

Police and Related Agencies Combat Crime in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On September 17, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, led an operation to combat crime in Chiang Mai City, aligning with the government's tourism policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306867-police-and-related-agencies-combat-crime-in-chiang-mai/

 

Tragic GPS Mishap Claims Vendor's Life in Ratchaburi

 

 

In a heartbreaking incident on September 17th at 8:15 PM, a GPS mishap led to the demise of a local vendor in Chanthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306868-tragic-gps-mishap-claims-vendors-life-in-ratchaburi/

 

Tragic Pattaya Accident Claims Lives of 3-Year-Old and 12-Year-Old in Motorbike Collision, 3 Other Children Injured
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A 3-year-old and 12-year-old child were killed in a motorbike-pickup truck collision today near Pattaya. Three more people were injured, all under 18 years old.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306869-tragic-pattaya-accident-claims-lives-of-3-year-old-and-12-year-old-in-motorbike-collision-3-other-children-injured/

 

Sexual activity aids kidney stone expulsion, suggests Thai doctor’s study
by Samantha Rose Samantha Rose17 seconds ago 1 minute read
 

Photo: en.healthinessfortwo.it

 

Yesterday, a noteworthy post was made on the Facebook page Sirianan Prasit by Doctor Sirianan Prasit. The post highlighted an intriguing revelation: engaging in sexual activity can assist in the natural expulsion of kidney stones.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306871-sexual-activity-aids-kidney-stone-expulsion-suggests-thai-doctor’s-study/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 18 September 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306872-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-18-september-2023/

 

UK IT firms back nationwide tablet initiative for equal education
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Tawatchai Kemgumnerd/ Bangkok Post

 

The plan of the Education Ministry to equip every student and teacher across the nation with a tablet has received support from several IT companies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306873-uk-it-firms-back-nationwide-tablet-initiative-for-equal-education/

 

Chiang Rai’s new college to tackle Mekong region drug trafficking
by Mitch Connor

 

Wichai Chaimongkhon, ONCB Secretary General. Photo: Bangkok Post

 

The International Narcotics Control College (INCC), a newly founded institution in Chiang Rai, Thailand, is set to provide specialised training for law enforcement agents and associated organisations, with the mission of curbing drug trafficking in the Mekong subregion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306876-chiang-rai’s-new-college-to-tackle-mekong-region-drug-trafficking/