snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Probe launched into 200,000 litres of diesel missing from military base Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has ordered an investigation into a report that 200,000 litres of diesel went missing from an Ordnance Materiel Rebuild Centre in Saraburi province last year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307616-probe-launched-into-200000-litres-of-diesel-missing-from-military-base/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Thailand’s golf siblings Moriya, Ariya receive Public Diplomacy Award Thailand’s terrific golf siblings Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn have been named the dual recipients of the Public Diplomacy Award 2023 from the Thai Foreign Ministry and Thailand Foundation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307617-thailand’s-golf-siblings-moriya-ariya-receive-public-diplomacy-award/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Navigating Thailand Towards the New Horizon Numerous unprecedented business opportunities are emerging within the Thai economy that will further propel growth, persistent global challenges notwithstanding, said panelists at Thailand Focus 2023, the annual investment conference hosted by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) during August 23–25, 2023. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307618-navigating-thailand-towards-the-new-horizon/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Palm Sugar: Thailand’s More Delicious Alternative to Refined Sugar Source: NilaSito / Shutterstock.com Sugar is one of those things that many of us just can’t get enough of. After all, it’s chemically designed to stimulate the brain’s dopamine system. Most of us are predominantly presented with one of two options: brown sugar and white sugar. But what if there was a better, more tasty sugar? Enter palm sugar — Thailand’s delicious natural sweetener. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307620-palm-sugar-thailand’s-more-delicious-alternative-to-refined-sugar/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Taekwondo Star Panipak Wins Gold at Asian Games BANGKOK, Sept 23 (TNA) – Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit has secured back-to-back gold medals in the Asian Games defeating China’s Guo Qing in the women’s 49kg taekwondo championship match, packed with drama. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307621-taekwondo-star-panipak-wins-gold-at-asian-games/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 New Bangkok terminal opens, and looks like they need it! PHOTO: New SAT-1 terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport - Richard Barrow The new SAT-1 satellite terminal is now set to open at Suvarnabhumi on September 28, a key component of the Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Phase-2 development. The new terminal adds 250,000 square metres of new gates, seating areas and refreshment stores. The new Midfield Satellite Building will increase the BKK airport’s annual passenger total throughput from 45 million to 60 million passengers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307623-new-bangkok-terminal-opens-and-looks-like-they-need-it/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Faulty brakes lead to 14 vehicle pile up on Rama II Road, Bangkok Image screenshot from FM91 Trafficpro, Twitter A bus with faulty brakes caused a massive pile-up involving 14 vehicles on Rama II Road, resulting in numerous injuries. The crash occurred at 8am today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307625-faulty-brakes-lead-to-14-vehicle-pile-up-on-rama-ii-road-bangkok/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Teenager accidentally stabs friend to death while playing with knife Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์หนองบัวลำภูนิวส์ A 17 year old man accidentally stabbed his friend to death while they were playing with their brand-new knives in a public park in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307627-teenager-accidentally-stabs-friend-to-death-while-playing-with-knife/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Lost in translation: Thai road sign riddle baffles tourists Image courtesy of Khaosod The director of the Phitsanulok Highway District, Awirut Thapthimthae, addressed the public confusion caused by the road sign for Wat Chan Thawan Ok. The sign, situated on the Phitsanulok-Nakhon Sawan highway or Si Racha Dechochai Road, in Wat Chan, Mueang, Phitsanulok, has been in place for over a decade. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307628-lost-in-translation-thai-road-sign-riddle-baffles-tourists/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Climbing restrictions loom for tourists at sacred Khao Klang Nok Visitors climbing on top of Khao Klang Nok at Si Thep Historical Park. Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Phetchabun’s Si Thep Historical Park may soon restrict tourists from climbing Khao Klang Nok, a ruin considered sacred by locals. The move comes in response to the increasing number of visitors following the park’s declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on September 19. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307629-climbing-restrictions-loom-for-tourists-at-sacred-khao-klang-nok/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Rain reigns in Khon Kaen: Pumps pump out the flood Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Heavy rains in Khon Kaen triggered a swift response from emergency services, with seven water pumps set up in flood-prone areas to efficiently drain the excess water. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307630-rain-reigns-in-khon-kaen-pumps-pump-out-the-flood/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Medical mystery solved for overworked Thai man Image courtesy of Khaosod Online A young man shared a distressing experience on social media about overworking, which led to an unusual rash all over his body within just three days. Despite multiple medical tests, all the results came back normal. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307632-medical-mystery-solved-for-overworked-thai-man/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Unseeded Thai triumphs, but sportsmanship takes a dive in Asian Games tennis showdown Image courtesy imgacademy on flickr A recent Asian Games tennis match delivered an enthralling contest between an unheralded Thai player and a highly-ranked South Korean opponent but ultimately concluded with a display of poor sportsmanship. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307633-unseeded-thai-triumphs-but-sportsmanship-takes-a-dive-in-asian-games-tennis-showdown/
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 4 fake police officers kidnap woman for 300,000 baht ransom Tharapong "Ton" Khambuacha was arrested. Photo via KhaoSod A Thai woman filed a complaint alleging that four men posing as police officers kidnapped her for a 300,000 baht ransom. One of the suspects involved was the ex-boyfriend of the victim’s daughter. He was arrested by police while the other three suspects remain at large. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307634-4-fake-police-officers-kidnap-woman-for-300000-baht-ransom/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Phuket’s pristine promise: Chalong’s no-littering sign takes center stage Image credit hotels.com In a bid to maintain cleanliness and orderliness, the Chalong Municipality erected a sign prohibiting littering and the dumping of garbage in Phuket. This commendable move is aimed at preserving the beauty and hygiene of the municipality. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307635-phuket’s-pristine-promise-chalong’s-no-littering-sign-takes-center-stage/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 Srettha government advised to brace for digitalisation, green transition As the Srettha government is busy trying to revive the Thai economy, it is also facing a long-term dual challenge of keeping pace with digitalisation and the energy transition necessary for establishing sustainable supply chains to achieve net-zero emissions, according to a Thai blockchain leader. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307636-srettha-government-advised-to-brace-for-digitalisation-green-transition/ 1
snoop1130 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 15 police officers at Kamnan Nok’s party to face charges Fifteen police officers who were at the house of Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, on the night of September 6, when a highway police officer was shot dead and another injured by one of Praween’s bodyguards, will face malfeasance charges in accordance with Section 157 of the Criminal Code. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307637-15-police-officers-at-kamnan-nok’s-party-to-face-charges/ 1
webfact Posted September 26, 2023 Author Posted September 26, 2023 to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 27 September 2023 https://aseannow.com/topic/1307644-thailand-live-wednesday-27-september-2023/
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