A Phuket motorbike driver who blocked an ambulance that was rushing a patient to hospital has had his comeuppance. The bike rider in question deliberately blocked an ambulance travelling behind him, before getting into an accident where he broke both his legs.

 

PHOTO: Thai Hitz

 

Motorbike rider, who blocks Phuket ambulance, breaks both legs in accident

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309754-motorbike-rider-who-blocks-phuket-ambulance-breaks-both-legs-in-accident/

 

Debt dodger’s fake ‘theft’ tale backfires: Thai woman faces charges for false report

 

Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา

 

A Thai woman is facing charges after faking a theft and filing a fake police report to escape a 48,000 baht debt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309761-debt-dodger’s-fake-‘theft’-tale-backfires-thai-woman-faces-charges-for-false-report/

Co-Infection Of Covid-19 And Flu Occurring
by TNR Staff

 

Dr. Yong Poovorawan. Photo: Matichon

 

A PROMINENT virologist said today (Oct. 19) that some patients in Thailand have been infected with both Covid-19 and influenza at the same time and those who fall seriously sick should get tested for both of them, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309787-co-infection-of-covid-19-and-flu-occurring/

 

Bangkok airport protest leaders face bankruptcy over 522 million baht compensation order
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bradley Prentice.

 

The Central Bankruptcy Court has dealt a decisive blow to 11 pivotal figures of the dissolved People Alliance for Democracy (PAD) by issuing an absolute receivership order against them. This verdict relates to their involvement in protests that resulted in the closure of Bangkok’s two primary airports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309788-bangkok-airport-protest-leaders-face-bankruptcy-over-522-million-baht-compensation-order/

 

Thai education embraces UK programmes to boost English language proficiency
by Connor Mitch

 

Picture of Education Minister Police General Permpoon Chidchob courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

Thailand has officially embraced programmes initiated by the United Kingdom, designed to boost English language proficiency among Thai students and teachers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309789-thai-education-embraces-uk-programmes-to-boost-english-language-proficiency/

 

Thailand Welcomes 21 Million Tourists Since January, Rakes in 882 Billion Baht
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — Thailand received 21 million international tourists in the January to October 16th period this year, generating over 882 billion baht in tourism revenue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309790-thailand-welcomes-21-million-tourists-since-january-rakes-in-882-billion-baht/

 

Incident at Bangkok South Criminal Court Clarified
 

Picture: Daily News

 

On October 19, an incident occurred at the Bangkok South Criminal Court where a young woman attempted to climb the court's fence during the consideration of a case under Section 112 of the Criminal Code.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309792-incident-at-bangkok-south-criminal-court-clarified/

 

 

Police ready for PDRC threat to enter Police Hospital to check on Thaksin
 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Royal Thai Police are on high alert as the Reform Coalition threatens to inspect the 14th floor of the Police Hospital where Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, is undergoing treatment outside prison.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309795-police-ready-for-pdrc-threat-to-enter-police-hospital-to-check-on-thaksin/

 

Thai Workers in Israel Plea for Help to Return Home Amid Conflict

 

Picture: INN

 

In an urgent plea for assistance, Thai workers stationed in Israel are being restrained by their employers from returning to Thailand amidst the ongoing conflict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309793-thai-workers-in-israel-plea-for-help-to-return-home-amid-conflict/

 

Tragic accident: Bangkok Police Deputy Superintendent dies in motorbike crash
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A tragic accident claimed the life of a deputy superintendent, 41 year old Thongplaew Hanpaiboon today who was returning home from his shift.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309796-tragic-accident-bangkok-police-deputy-superintendent-dies-in-motorbike-crash/

 

Landslide in Chaiyaphum province prompts dramatic rescue
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A landslide incident near the floodgate of the Chi River in Chaiyaphum province led to a dramatic rescue. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309797-landslide-in-chaiyaphum-province-prompts-dramatic-rescue/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 20 October 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309799-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-20-october-2023/

 

High-speed collision claims the life of an ex-convict
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A man recently released from prison tragically lost his life in a high-speed collision with a parked vehicle. The incident occurred yesterday evening at around 8pm, on Khu Khwang-Pak Nakhon road, in front of Supalai village, Pak Nakhon district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309802-high-speed-collision-claims-the-life-of-an-ex-convict/

 

Thailand and China must unite to fight transnational crime
by Thai Enquirer

 

In the recent bilateral talks between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the peripheries of the third Belt and Road Forum, a fraternal sentiment was echoed by the Thai Premier, evoking a sibling-like relationship between Thailand and China.

 

Full stoory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309804-thailand-and-china-must-unite-to-fight-transnational-crime/

 

Bangkok taxi driver accused of kicking out female passenger
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Twitter/ @RedSkullxxx.

 

Police summoned a Thai taxi driver caught on a viral video kicking out a female passenger on a road in Bangkok for making a phone call in his cab.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309805-bangkok-taxi-driver-accused-of-kicking-out-female-passenger/

 

Bad air pollution returns to Bangkok, southern emergency decree lifted : Tim Newton Today - Oct 20 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309806-bad-air-pollution-returns-to-bangkok-southern-emergency-decree-lifted-tim-newton-today-oct-20/

 

Armed Robber Apprehended Within Two Hours of Supermarket Heist

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At approximately 1:00 PM on October 19th, a 36-year-old man identified as Boon Aek was swiftly apprehended by police, a mere two hours after committing armed robbery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309809-armed-robber-apprehended-within-two-hours-of-supermarket-heist/

 

Hot, hot, hot – Phuket Airport passengers complain about ‘hot’ terminal

By Peter Roche
 

 

Phuket International Airport officials have responded to a number of recent grievances about high temperatures within the airport’s international terminal. Sweaty passengers have taken their concerns to social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309812-hot-hot-hot-–-phuket-airport-passengers-complain-about-‘hot’-terminal/

 

Swedish family raised 735.000 SEK to fly young woman home

 

 

A 25 year old Swedish woman, Felicia Cedergren, who was in coma after a motorcycle accident on Koh Samui on 8 October 2023, was last night, 19 October 2023 evacuated back to Sweden. More than four thousand people had helped fund the special medical evacuation flight with a total donation of  735.000 SEK (2.44M Baht) via a Go-Fund-Me page.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309813-swedish-family-raised-735000-sek-to-fly-young-woman-home/

 

Scam targets Thai overseas workers’ financial data amid Israel-Palestine conflict
by Bob Scott

 

The Department of Employment alerted the public to a new scam capitalising on the conflict between Israel and Palestinians by tricking people into installing a fake money transfer app on their phones. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai Department of Employment raised the alarm on a new scam targeting the financial data of overseas workers amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict. The scam involves tricking victims into downloading a fraudulent money transfer app on their mobile devices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309817-scam-targets-thai-overseas-workers’-financial-data-amid-israel-palestine-conflict/

 

British man with depression falls to death from condo in Pattaya
byPetch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Page 3 News

 

A British man became yet another statistic of the insensitively named “Pattaya Flying Club” after he fell to his death at a condominium in the popular seaside resort. His Thai caretaker said the deceased had been depressed after losing his Thai boyfriend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309820-british-man-with-depression-falls-to-death-from-condo-in-pattaya/

 

Countdown begins for historic Nong Chompoo ruling
 

File photo : Chaiyaphol Wipa or Loong Phol

On October 31, a Criminal Court verdict will come down on a case that once captivated Thailand. If “Loong Phol” is set free, it can bring a trail-blazing defense strategy into sharp focus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309824-countdown-begins-for-historic-nong-chompoo-ruling/

 

Remains of Thais who died in Hamas attack returned to families

 

 

The remains of eight of the Thai nationals killed in the Hamas attack on Israel arrived at Suvarnabhumi international airport this morning (Friday). After a brief religious ceremony, they were handed over to their grieving families.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309826-remains-of-thais-who-died-in-hamas-attack-returned-to-families/

 

China and Thailand should expedite building of the China-Thailand railway : Xi Jinping

 

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, during their bilateral meeting in Beijing, that the two countries should accelerate construction of the China-Thailand railway and expand cooperation in the digital economy, green development and new energy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309834-china-and-thailand-should-expedite-building-of-the-china-thailand-railway-xi-jinping/

 

Court orders NACC to disclose findings in Prawit luxury wristwatch case

 

 

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the Central Administrative Court’s decision to order the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to disclose to anti-graft activist Veera Somkwamkid details of its investigation into over 20 luxury wristwatches, seen being worn in public by former Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309835-court-orders-nacc-to-disclose-findings-in-prawit-luxury-wristwatch-case/

 

Srettha touts advantages of “land bridge” project for Chinese investors

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has assured his Chinese counterpart, Li Qiang, that the land bridge mega project in southern Thailand will not only provide another shipping route, linking the Indian and Pacific oceans, in addition to the Straits of Malacca, but will also provide an ideal location for Chinese investors to establish factories producing goods for distribution to many other countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309836-srettha-touts-advantages-of-“land-bridge”-project-for-chinese-investors/

 

From Wissanu to Pichit: The legal eagles keeping prime ministers out of jail

 

A combo photo shows Wissanu Krea-ngam (L) and Pichit Chuenban (R)

 

In power for less than two months, the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has already run into legal issues that could potentially land the PM and his Cabinet members in jail.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309837-from-wissanu-to-pichit-the-legal-eagles-keeping-prime-ministers-out-of-jail/

 

Minister Puangpet Dismisses Unverified Claims Against Prime Minister

 

 

In response to circulating rumors, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Puangpet Chunlaiad addressed concerns regarding misleading news centered around Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309838-minister-puangpet-dismisses-unverified-claims-against-prime-minister/

 

Thailand and Japan’s Wakayama join forces in furniture and agriculture sectors

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

Thailand is geared towards fostering new partnerships with Japan’s Wakayama prefecture, with a particular emphasis on the co-development of the furniture and agricultural processing sectors. The main objectives of this business collaboration include enhancing product development and expanding export possibilities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309841-thailand-and-japan’s-wakayama-join-forces-in-furniture-and-agriculture-sectors/

 

Sometimes, all I need is the air that I breathe – in Bangkok

 

 

Around Thailand today, Phuket is one of the only provinces with clear air quality. The South, as well as Bangkok and parts of the north-east, are suffering from poor air quality, rating ‘unhealthy’ in many zones, according to iqair.com. Phuket’s air quality monitoring stations are all ‘good’ today except for the one in the Viset area…

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309842-sometimes-all-i-need-is-the-air-that-i-breathe-–-in-bangkok/