A distraught Russian tourist was arrested on Wednesday morning, October 18th, in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, after allegedly causing a disturbance in the area.

 

Russian Tourist Arrested in Pattaya for Causing a Public Nuisance

PHOTO: รักสยาม นิวส์

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309659-russian-tourist-arrested-in-pattaya-for-causing-a-public-nuisance/

Phuket’s tuk tuk turmoil: Driver busted with ‘Yaba’ stash and axe arsenal

 

Picture courtesy of Patong Police

 

A tuk tuk driver from Patong was apprehended by police and charged with possession of 43 methamphetamine pills, known locally as Yaba, and several weapons, including an axe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309645-phuket’s-tuk-tuk-turmoil-driver-busted-with-‘yaba’-stash-and-axe-arsenal/

Activists Plan To Visit Thaksin At Hospital Uninvited
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra being wheeled to undergo CT scan and MRI at Police Hospital on Oct. 13, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A POLITICAL ACTIVIST group is planning to visit, albeit uninvited, the “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss/convicted inmate Thaksin Shinawatra at Police Hospital on Sunday to see for themselves whether he may remain clinically ill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309668-activists-plan-to-visit-thaksin-at-hospital-uninvited/

 

Premchai Admired But Thaksin Condemned: Ex-MP
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, left, and de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: MNG Online

 

OUTSPOKEN FORMER MP NIPIT Indarasombat today (Oct.18) expressed his admiration for construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta for having practically abided by the rules of law whilst condemning de facto Pheu Thai boss/convicted inmate Thaksin Shinawatra for having largely failed to do so.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309669-premchai-admired-but-thaksin-condemned-ex-mp/

 

Russian Man Falls to Death From Condominium in Kathu
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: MGR Online

Kathu – A Russian man fell to his death from a condominium in Kathu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309670-russian-man-falls-to-death-from-condominium-in-kathu/

 

Panel Asks UK To Help Rescue Thais Held Hostage In Gaza As Death Toll Rises
by TNR Staff

 

Assistant Permanent Secretary of the Labour Ministry Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak welcomed 266 more Thais returning from Israel on Thai Airways flight TG 8951 that arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3.30 a.m. today, Oct. 18, 2023. Photo: Naewna

 

THAILAND’S FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE has asked British Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan to help rescue 17 Thais held hostage in Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309671-panel-asks-uk-to-help-rescue-thais-held-hostage-in-gaza-as-death-toll-rises/

 

Thai Lawyer Files Complaint Over Police Commissioner General Appointment Process
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

At 10:00 AM, on October 17th, 2023, Mr. Anantchai Chaiyadej, a lawyer, filed a complaint report to the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in the case of the appointment of the Thai Police Commissioner General on September 27th, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309677-thai-lawyer-files-complaint-over-police-commissioner-general-appointment-process/

 

Major Heroin Seizure at Suvarnabhumi Mail Center

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thai Customs Department officials seized 4.06 kilograms of type 1 narcotics, heroin, valued at over 12.18 million baht, concealed in resin molds and prepared for international postage to Australia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309673-major-heroin-seizure-at-suvarnabhumi-mail-center/

 

Reckless Driver Causes Blackout; Flees Scene Leaving Injured Friend Behind
 

Picture: Daily News

 

On October 18, a reckless youth at the wheel of a sedan, sped out of control in Banglamung, Chonburi, crashing into four utility poles. The incident caused a widespread power outage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309675-reckless-driver-causes-blackout-flees-scene-leaving-injured-friend-behind/

 

Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives Amid Rainy Weather in Surat Thani

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Heavy rains led to a tragic accident in Surat Thani province, where a slippery road caused a pickup truck to skid and plummet into a canal, claiming the lives of all four passengers, including a 13-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309678-tragic-accident-claims-four-lives-amid-rainy-weather-in-surat-thani/

 

Thai Authorities Conduct Raids Across Bangkok to Crack Down on Codeine-Laced Syrup and Unregistered Drugs
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—On October 17th, 2023, Pol. Maj. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, the commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), and Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials launched a search operation in six locations across Bangkok on Codeine-laced syrup and unregistered drugs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309683-thai-authorities-conduct-raids-across-bangkok-to-crack-down-on-codeine-laced-syrup-and-unregistered-drugs/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 19 October 2023
 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin for an official visit next year. The invitation comes despite an arrest warrant for Mr Putin issued by the international criminal court.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309688-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-19-october-2023/

 

Disappointment in Srettha’s Putin Phuket invitation
By Arun Saronchai

 

In the unfolding global panorama, the canvas of diplomacy is stained with exigencies often superseding moral imperatives. Yet, for emerging democracies, the latter should not be shrouded in realpolitik engagements.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309692-disappointment-in-srettha’s-putin-phuket-invitation/

 

Pattaya City takes legal action against businesses for Koh Lan forest encroachment
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of opt-news

 

Legal action is being pursued by Pattaya City against businesses accused of encroaching on forest land on Koh Lan, confirms Deputy Mayor, Manote Nongyai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309696-pattaya-city-takes-legal-action-against-businesses-for-koh-lan-forest-encroachment/

 

Flash flood warnings issued for 33 Thai provinces due to heavy rain forecast
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Raychel Sanner, Unsplash

 

Today, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for 33 provinces, predicting continuous heavy rain, particularly in southern Thailand, which is expected to experience heavy rain in 70% of its area. The accumulating rainfall could lead to sudden flash floods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309698-flash-flood-warnings-issued-for-33-thai-provinces-due-to-heavy-rain-forecast/

Python takes a ride in parked pickup truck in Chon Buri, causing local stir
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In an unusual incident, a large python was discovered nestled within a parked pickup truck in Chon Buri, causing a stir among locals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309700-python-takes-a-ride-in-parked-pickup-truck-in-chon-buri-causing-local-stir/

 

Suphanburi thief arrested for stealing water meters to fund drug habit
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A persistent thief In Suphanburi was apprehended for stealing water meters right under the nose of homeowners, simply to fund his drug habit. The arrest was made and charges were filed against him today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309704-suphanburi-thief-arrested-for-stealing-water-meters-to-fund-drug-habit/

 

Invitation extended to Russian President, Land Bridge gets legs : Tim Newton Today - Oct 19

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309708-invitation-extended-to-russian-president-land-bridge-gets-legs-tim-newton-today-oct-19/

 

TCC Proposes Digital Money Policy Boost

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), has recently shared insights from discussions with the TCC committee and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce in an academic capacity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309715-tcc-proposes-digital-money-policy-boost/

 

Locals petition to halt contentious 200-billion-baht water project in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of NNT

 

The Chiang Mai Administrative Court received a petition yesterday from locals seeking the cancellation of a contentious 200-billion-baht water diversion venture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309718-locals-petition-to-halt-contentious-200-billion-baht-water-project-in-thailand/

 

Thai man fights for justice after losing job due to police error in central Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via PPTV HD

 

A Thai man is seeking justice after officers at Bang Pa-in Police Station in the central province of Ayutthaya mistakenly made an error and registered him as a criminal. The mistake led to the man being fired from his job.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309720-thai-man-fights-for-justice-after-losing-job-due-to-police-error-in-central-thailand/

 

Burmese man shot dead by Thai police in Prachuap Khiri Khan after knife attack
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A tragic incident unfolded today in the Kui Buri district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province when a 30 year old Burmese man was shot dead by local police. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309725-burmese-man-shot-dead-by-thai-police-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-after-knife-attack/

 

UPDATE:

 

Vladimir Putin accepts Srettha’s invitation to visit Thailand
by Nontarat Phaicharoen

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin meet on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, Oct. 17, 2023.
 Pool photo/Sputnik

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wrote in a social media post, a day after the country announced an extension of the visa-exempt stay period for Russian tourists by two months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309692-disappointment-in-srettha’s-putin-phuket-invitation/?do=findComment&comment=18432584

 

Man allegedly steals winning lottery tickets valued 40,000 baht from a friend

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Nation TV.

 

Police have issued a warrant for the summoning of a Thai man accused of stealing two winning lottery tickets valued at 40,000 baht from a victim.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309726-man-allegedly-steals-winning-lottery-tickets-valued-40000-baht-from-a-friend/

 

Phuket Tourism Strong But Sees Drop in Israeli Tourists, Phuket Businesses Support Late Nightlife Closings
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket has generated 370 billion baht from tourism in about eight months, said the president of the Phuket Tourism Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309727-phuket-tourism-strong-but-sees-drop-in-israeli-tourists-phuket-businesses-support-late-nightlife-closings/

 

Thai aircraft will fly to Dubai on Sunday to pick up evacuees from Israel

 

Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke

 

Starting Sunday, Thai evacuees will be flown from Israel to Dubai for transit to chartered planes, which will bring them back to Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309745-thai-aircraft-will-fly-to-dubai-on-sunday-to-pick-up-evacuees-from-israel/

 

Little need for “digital wallet” scheme : Bank of Thailand

 

 

A representative of the Bank of Thailand told the House Economic Affairs Committee today (Thursday) that there is little need for the digital wallet scheme, because private sector consumption for the first half of this year has been expanding, while the labour market is recovering steadily.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309746-little-need-for-“digital-wallet”-scheme-bank-of-thailand/

Excessive PM2.5 dust in Bangkok on Thursday

 

File photo

 

PM2.5 in the atmosphere at 7am this morning exceeded the safety standard in 22 areas, ranging from 22.7μg/m3 (microgram per cubic meter per 24 hours) to 49.4μg/m3, averaging 32.9μg/m3.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309747-excessive-pm25-dust-in-bangkok-on-thursday/

 

Woman arrested in connection with the death of an online scam victim

 

 

Cybercrime investigators have arrested a woman who owned a mule bank account used by an online scam gang to receive payments from victims.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309748-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-the-death-of-an-online-scam-victim/

 

Thai Prime Minister Urges to Evacuate all Thai Workers in Israel

 

 

The Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged to evacuate all Thai workers in Israel who want to go back home by the end of this month, October 2023, by increasing more flights.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309752-thai-prime-minister-urges-to-evacuate-all-thai-workers-in-israel/