The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a plan to restore foreign tourist confidence in Thailand, after assessing the impacts of the Siam Paragon shopping mall shooting on the Thai tourism sector.

 

TAT considers actions needed to restore tourist confidence in Thailand

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308338-tat-considers-actions-needed-to-restore-tourist-confidence-in-thailand/

Mall Shooting Could Lead to Increased Gun Control

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The shooting incident at a well-known mall could be a turning point prompting the government to tighten gun control, said the president of the Firearms Business Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308342-mall-shooting-could-lead-to-increased-gun-control/

F-16 Jet Fighters To Be Decommissioned In Next 5 Years: Air Force Chief
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 A Thai air force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet flying high.  Photo: Thai Rath

 

AIR FORCE CHIEF ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul today (Oct.4) confirmed a squadron of US-made jet fighters at a major air base in Nakhon Ratchasima will be decommissioned in the next five years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308359-f-16-jet-fighters-to-be-decommissioned-in-next-5-years-air-force-chief/

 

Thailand’s firearm frenzy: Tops ASEAN in guns, 13th in global tragedy
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Tom Def via Unsplash

Thailand has the most firearms in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and lies 13th in the world for the most firearm deaths according to Switzerland’s Small Arms Survey (SAS).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308360-thailand’s-firearm-frenzy-tops-asean-in-guns-13th-in-global-tragedy/

 

Thai man murders wife’s ex-husband after seeing them have sex in Chiang Mai
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via DailyNews

 

An outraged Thai man allegedly murdered his wife’s ex-husband after he caught her having sex with him last night in the northern province of Chaing Mai. The killer’s 16 year old son reportedly took part in the gruesome murder.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308361-thai-man-murders-wife’s-ex-husband-after-seeing-them-have-sex-in-chiang-mai/

 

Foreign survivor criticises slow response of Thai police in Siam Paragon shooting (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

A bouquet of flowers is offered by a Chinese man in front of the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok. Photo by Wason Wanichakorn via AP.

 

A foreign man shared his experience of the shooting incident at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shopping mall on October 3 with Thai media and accused the Thai police and authorities of being slow to act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308362-foreign-survivor-criticises-slow-response-of-thai-police-in-siam-paragon-shooting-video/

 

Chiang Mai Airport Extends Operating Hours to 24/7 Starting in November
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

PHOTO: prachachat

Chiang Mai — The Director of the Chiang Mai Airport welcomes tourists with 24-hour flights effective in November, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308363-chiang-mai-airport-extends-operating-hours-to-247-starting-in-november/

 

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?
by Joseph O' Connor

 

The business community, despite its leadership cooperating with the new government and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, increasingly fears its policies of accepting a higher public debt level and wages to spur growth...

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308364-another-dip-for-the-baht-or-are-economic-danger-signals-flashing-for-both-thailand-and-the-world/

 

Chiang Rai Police Squad Seize Almost 600 Kilograms of Illicit Substances
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Chiang Rai — A Chiang Rai police squad intercepted 591 kilograms of narcotic substances before they could be distributed to local drug dealers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308365-chiang-rai-police-squad-seize-almost-600-kilograms-of-illicit-substances/

 

Woman Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Involvement in Murder
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A woman was arrested in Thalang after she allegedly was involved in a murder eight years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308366-woman-arrested-in-phuket-for-alleged-involvement-in-murder/

 

Crown Prince of Johor recounts Siam Paragon shooting

 

 

The Crown Prince of Johor, Malaysia, was near the scene of Tuesday’s shooting at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in central Bangkok and has recounted, what he described as, his “worst experience”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308367-crown-prince-of-johor-recounts-siam-paragon-shooting/

 

Police pickup Thai thief’s cross-province chase ends in arrest

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A young man sparked a cross-province chase after stealing a police pickup truck from a station in Phichit and fleeing to a petrol station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308368-police-pickup-thai-thief’s-cross-province-chase-ends-in-arrest/

 

Chalerm Dares Thaksin To Oust Him From Pheu Thai
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

from left: Thaksin Shinawatra, Wan Yubamrung, Chalerm Yubamrung and Yingluck Shinawatra in Singapore in 2017. Photo: Sanook.com

 

OUTSPOKEN PHEU THAI MP Chalerm Yubumrung yesterday (Oct.4) dared de facto party boss Thaksin Shinawatra to depose him from the core coalition partner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308369-chalerm-dares-thaksin-to-oust-him-from-pheu-thai/

 

Anutin Enforces Stricter Firearm Regulations

 

In the wake of a harrowing incident where a 14-year-old was found in possession of a firearm, Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s Interior Minister, has issued a directive to the Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) to cease the issuance of firearm permits to civilians. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308370-anutin-enforces-stricter-firearm-regulations/

 

Terminal 21 Korat Enhances Security Measures Following Siam Paragon Shooting

 

Terminal 21 Korat shopping mall has amplified its security protocols, installing scanners for explosives and firearms at every entrance to ensure customer safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308371-terminal-21-korat-enhances-security-measures-following-siam-paragon-shooting/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM -Thursday 5 October 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308374-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-5-october-2023/

 

Thailand’s digital wallet project: Green light to make cash splash
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Voice TV.

 

The government of Thailand has given the green light for the formation of a committee for its ambitious digital money handout scheme, otherwise known as the digital wallet project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308375-thailand’s-digital-wallet-project-green-light-to-make-cash-splash/

 

Monkey business cleaned up: Tourists cheer innovative solution at Samila Beach, Songkhla
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

Tourists visiting Samila Beach in Songkhla are delighted by an innovative solution to the issue of macaque monkeys scavenging through rubbish bins, causing odour and litter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308389-monkey-business-cleaned-up-tourists-cheer-innovative-solution-at-samila-beach-songkhla/

 

Thai defence minister proposes public distribution of military-owned land
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

Sutin Klungsang, the Defence Minister, put forth a proposition to distribute some military-owned land to the local populace, as part of the governmental strategy to modernise the armed forces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308390-thai-defence-minister-proposes-public-distribution-of-military-owned-land/

 

Ayutthaya builds dykes to protect homes amid rising Chao Phraya River levels
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

The fast-rising waters of the Chao Phraya River have led to the construction of dykes along its banks in the province of Ayutthaya. There is a growing concern that the swelling river may overflow, potentially flooding homes and historical landmarks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308391-ayutthaya-builds-dykes-to-protect-homes-amid-rising-chao-phraya-river-levels/

 

Thai baht dip, 2 die after pier plunge, the Great Cat Litter shortage : Tim Newton Today - Oct 5

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308392-thai-baht-dip-2-die-after-pier-plunge-the-great-cat-litter-shortage-tim-newton-today-oct-5/

 

Bottom’s up: 50 year old Thai woman takes legal action against cheeky neighbour in morning merit mishap
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ด่านหน้า

A 50 year old Thai woman filed a police complaint against her 66 year old neighbour for flashing her bottom while she was doing her morning merit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308393-bottom’s-up-50-year-old-thai-woman-takes-legal-action-against-cheeky-neighbour-in-morning-merit-mishap/

 

Siam Paragon shooting prompts new mental health unit
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Siam Paragon.

 

A new mental health consultation unit, established to assist individuals emotionally distressed by the recent fatal shooting in Siam Paragon, started operations yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308394-siam-paragon-shooting-prompts-new-mental-health-unit/

 

Thailand’s tourism ministry to compensate shooting victims amid regulatory gap
by Alex Morgan

 

People being evacuated from Siam Paragon during the shooting. Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The aftermath of the recent Siam Paragon shooting has unveiled an apparent regulatory gap in Thailand’s support mechanism for distressed tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308395-thailand’s-tourism-ministry-to-compensate-shooting-victims-amid-regulatory-gap/

 

Thai teacher accused of assaulting student, mother demands justice in Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: by Niko, on Flickr.

 

A shocking incident unfolded in the district of Phran Kratai, Kamphaeng Phet, as a secondary school teacher was accused of physically assaulting a 13 year old student. The incident, captured in a 20-second video clip, was brought to the attention of the media by the 44 year old victim’s mother, Sathip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308396-thai-teacher-accused-of-assaulting-student-mother-demands-justice-in-thailand/

 

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Thai baht hits new low against US dollar amid gold price drop
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo by energepic taken from Pexels

 

The 2023 financial year has seen the Thai baht rank as one of the region’s poorest performing currencies, depreciating to a low of 37.14 to the US dollar on Tuesday – a level not seen since November of the previous year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308364-another-dip-for-the-baht-or-are-economic-danger-signals-flashing-for-both-thailand-and-the-world/#comment-18397261

 

Thai PM vows enhanced security after deadly Siam Paragon shooting
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: by kat wilcox, on Pexels.

 

Two people, both foreign nationals, met their unfortunate end while five others sustained injuries in a shocking shooting incident at the Siam Paragon shopping mall on Tuesday. In response to the tragic event, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed various state agencies to enhance security precautions to avert future occurrences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308397-thai-pm-vows-enhanced-security-after-deadly-siam-paragon-shooting/

 

Phuket’s new governor arrives on the island

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Thansettakij

Phuket has a new governor, Sophon Suwannarat, who, along with his wife, Ms. Busadee, arrived at Phuket International Airport as part of the (usually) bi-annual gubernatorial changeover.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308398-phuket’s-new-governor-arrives-on-the-island/

 

5 Senior Police Transferred After Gambling Raid

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) — Commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 1 on Wednesday signed the order transferring five senior police at Din Daeng police station to inactive posts and will be investigated after a gambling den was found operating in their jurisdiction area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308399-5-senior-police-transferred-after-gambling-raid/

 

TikTok user spends 13 hours locked in bathroom (video)
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: by solen feyissa, on unsplash

 

A TikTok user, known as tncybss, was trapped in a bathroom for a staggering 13 hours, from 4pm until 11am the following day. Despite attempts to follow YouTube tutorials to free herself by removing the doorknob, she was unable to unlock the door and eventually had to resort to breaking through it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308400-tiktok-user-spends-13-hours-locked-in-bathroom-video/