A stranded British man, faced with the loss of his passport and funds after a family disagreement, found himself stranded in Phuket. Assistance from the Tourist Police was sought after his wife, following the dispute, left with his travel documents and a portion of their belongings.

 

Stranded British man seeks help as wife takes passport and sails away

Photo: The stranded UK national at the Phuket Bus Terminal. Photo taken from The Phuket News

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309470-stranded-british-man-seeks-help-as-wife-takes-passport-and-sails-away/

Cabinet Approves Visa Extension for Russian Tourists

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Thai Cabinet has given its approval for an extension of the visa-free stay for Russian tourists to 90 days in an effort to boost tourism in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309442-cabinet-approves-visa-extension-for-russian-tourists/

 

Thai PM will meet with Putin in Beijing on Wednesday

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will hold a side-line meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Beijing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309464-thai-pm-will-meet-with-putin-in-beijing-on-wednesday/

Behind Bars in Thailand: Exclusive Interview with Danish John Finn in Pattaya Prison
by Miabell Mallikka

 

As I step into the visiting room, I find myself lost among the sea of faces, trying to locate him. Even amidst the limited number of white men, or ‘farangs’ as they are referred to in Thailand, it is difficult to spot him through the thick glass separating visitors from those serving time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309479-behind-bars-in-thailand-exclusive-interview-with-danish-john-finn-in-pattaya-prison/

 

Nonthaburi hospital under scrutiny after TikTok video sparks debate about medical ethics
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

A heated confrontation between a patient and a doctor has led to an investigation by a hospital in Nonthaburi. The incident, which took place yesterday, was brought to light through a video shared on the social media platform TikTok by a user named ‘Lamduanbah’.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309487-nonthaburi-hospital-under-scrutiny-after-tiktok-video-sparks-debate-about-medical-ethics/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 17 October 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309489-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-17-october-2023/

 

GPS Error: Sedan Plunge Near 'Saphan Pathom Nonthi' Injures Mother and Child

 

 

The online world is buzzing with concern after a car care shop owner from Nonthaburi province shared a harrowing tale of assisting a "mother and child" who drove their sedan off the road near 'Saphan Pathom Nonthi' simply because they blindly followed their GPS, especially during late-night hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309482-gps-error-sedan-plunge-near-saphan-pathom-nonthi-injures-mother-and-child/

 

Pattaya Police Investigate The Incident Between Two Women and a Russian Man Due to Alcohol-Induced Dispute

 

 

In a recent incident that gained attention on social media, Pattaya police are investigating an altercation involving two young women, identified as members of the LGBTQ community, and a Russian man.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309480-pattaya-police-investigate-the-incident-between-two-women-and-a-russian-man-due-to-alcohol-induced-dispute/

 

New Friendly Green-and-Yellow Police Vest to Enhance Safety Has Been Unveiled

 

 

In a recent event that took place on October 16th at the National Police Headquarters, Pol. Lt. Gen. Tosak Sukwimol, who serves as the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, introduced a fresh collection of police vests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309483-new-friendly-green-and-yellow-police-vest-to-enhance-safety-has-been-unveiled/

 

Thai PM seeks Saudi aid for stranded workers in Israel

by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Akhilesh Sharma (Unsplash)

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, has revealed plans to negotiate with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for assistance in facilitating the return of Thai workers stranded in Israel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309491-thai-pm-seeks-saudi-aid-for-stranded-workers-in-israel/

 

Thai ‘super app’ set to launch with 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Julapun Amornvivat (Facebook)

 

The completion of a multi-purpose mobile application, or “super app”, is on track for early next year, coinciding with the launch of the 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative, as announced by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309494-thai-‘super-app’-set-to-launch-with-10000-baht-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

Opinion: The 10,000 digital wallet will do more harm to the country than benefit it
by Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

 

I voted Pheu Thai and I don’t agree with their 10,000 baht digital wallet policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309503-opinion-the-10000-digital-wallet-will-do-more-harm-to-the-country-than-benefit-it/

 

Loan Shark Gang Shoots Debtor's Daughter Over Dispute in Interest Payments
 

 

In a distressing event, the "Khon Kaen Loan Shark Gang" forcibly entered the home of a significant debtor's daughter, engaging in a violent altercation that involved gunfire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309499-loan-shark-gang-shoots-debtors-daughter-over-dispute-in-interest-payments/

 

Russians get an extended 90 day visa-waiver : Tim Newton Today - Oct 17

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309505-russians-get-an-extended-90-day-visa-waiver-tim-newton-today-oct-17/

 

Thailand’s wildlife trafficking battle: A US$20 billion trade swinging into action
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture of animal parts courtsey of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

 

The fight against wildlife trafficking in Thailand, a trade valued at approximately US$20 billion, is in full swing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309506-thailand’s-wildlife-trafficking-battle-a-us20-billion-trade-swinging-into-action/

Thai tourism hit as gun violence prompts Chinese visitor cancellations
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Alessio Roversi on Unsplash.

 

The Thai government has been urged to tighten gun control measures by Chiang Mai hoteliers and tourism entrepreneurs in the aftermath of the Siam Paragon shopping mall shooting on October 3.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309508-thai-tourism-hit-as-gun-violence-prompts-chinese-visitor-cancellations/

 

Heavy rain warning in 32 Thailand provinces, severe flooding expected
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Jack Taylor.

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a heavy rain warning for 32 provinces today, with the southern region expected to receive heavy rainfall, covering 70% of the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309511-heavy-rain-warning-in-32-thailand-provinces-severe-flooding-expected/

 

Submarine snag: Thai prime minister dives into talks with China
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo taken from Defense News.

 

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set for talks with the Chinese government regarding the delay in the delivery of a commissioned Chinese submarine to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309513-submarine-snag-thai-prime-minister-dives-into-talks-with-china/

 

Thai Workers Stuck In Israel’s ‘Red Zone’ Appeal For Help
by TNR Staff

Some of the 130 Thais who returned home on an air force Airbus A340-500  flight that landed at Don Mueang Airport at 6.50 a.m. yesterday, Oct. 16, 2023. Photos: Matichon

 

EVEN AS repatriation of Thai workers from Israel is continuing with two flights scheduled for today (Oct. 17), some Thai workers stuck in the so-called “red zone” where fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas militants is raging appealed for help, TV Channel 7 said this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309517-thai-workers-stuck-in-israel’s-‘red-zone’-appeal-for-help/

 

Workers evacuated from Israel worried about their outstanding debts

 

 

Most Thai workers returning from Israel are happy to be back home with their loved ones, but some are worried about how and where they can make money to repay the loans they took out from banks or private lenders to pay for their expenses to work in Israel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309518-workers-evacuated-from-israel-worried-about-their-outstanding-debts/

 

Efforts Underway to Repatriate Deceased Thai Workers

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – Preparations are underway to bring back the bodies of Thai workers who were killed in Israel to Thailand as verification of their identities will be partly completed within one week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309525-efforts-underway-to-repatriate-deceased-thai-workers/

 

250 more Thais are due back from Israel Tuesday evening

 

 

A group of 250 Thai evacuees is scheduled to arrive in Bangkok from Israel at about 7pm tonight (Tuesday), followed by another group of 280 on a Thai Airways International flight, scheduled to arrive at about 3.30am tomorrow morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309536-250-more-thais-are-due-back-from-israel-tuesday-evening/

 

Construction tycoon jailed for poaching leaves prison

 

 

A former construction tycoon, Premchai Karnasuta, was released from on parole from prison today (Tuesday), after serving a jail term for poaching in Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province in December 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309537-construction-tycoon-jailed-for-poaching-leaves-prison/

 

October 14, 1973: The day Thais thought they cemented democracy

 

 

How elusive true democracy is. Even the super-massive protesting turnout on the Rajadamnoen Avenue 50 years ago cannot really establish a good political system immune to military intervention, bloodshed, corruption, cover-ups and thought manipulations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309538-october-14-1973-the-day-thais-thought-they-cemented-democracy/

 

Cabinet approval sought to extend state of emergency in Thailand’s south

 

 

The Emergency Situation Public Administration Committee will seek approval from the Cabinet to extend the state of emergency in three restive southern provinces, from October 20th through to January 19th next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309539-cabinet-approval-sought-to-extend-state-of-emergency-in-thailand’s-south/

Government Approves Reduced Train Fares, Proposes New Rail Project

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the fare reduction to 20 Baht is effective today (16 October) on the Purple Line, from Khlong Bang Phai to Tao Poon stations, and the Red Line from Bang Sue to Rangsit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309540-government-approves-reduced-train-fares-proposes-new-rail-project/

 

RTP, INTERPOL Host International Chemical Safety Conference

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police (RTP), in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), held a conference on "Chemical Safety Operations." The meeting aimed to address emerging criminal trends and integrate databases with chemical safety experts worldwide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309542-rtp-interpol-host-international-chemical-safety-conference/

 

Pig Farmers Urge Crackdown on Smuggled Pork

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand is preparing to request a meeting with Agriculture and Cooperatives minister Thamanat Prompow to help expedite efforts to crack down on illegally imported pig carcasses and pork products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309543-pig-farmers-urge-crackdown-on-smuggled-pork/

 

Ambulance driver probed over snack stop during emergency

 

 

Nakhon Nayok Hospital has ordered an investigation into an incident in which the driver of one of its ambulances, with a patient in critical condition on board, stopped on the way to hospital to pick up deep-fried bananas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309544-ambulance-driver-probed-over-snack-stop-during-emergency/

 

Vegetarian Festival Draws Crowds in Bangkok’s Yaowarat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The annual Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok kicked off, attracting a throng of locals and tourists alike.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309545-vegetarian-festival-draws-crowds-in-bangkok’s-yaowarat/