webfact Posted October 24, 2023 Author Posted October 24, 2023 The barbecue that fired up awareness of political corruption in Thailand When Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada threw a barbecue party for Parliament cleaning staff in August, he obviously never thought he was breaking any laws or regulations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310171-the-barbecue-that-fired-up-awareness-of-political-corruption-in-thailand/ 1
webfact Posted October 24, 2023 Author Posted October 24, 2023 Dengue fever remains a clear and present danger in Thailand By Peter Roche PHOTO: Fogging to prevent Dengue fever Dengue fever is a clear and present danger for tropical countries, including Thailand. Over the past year cases and deaths have increased up to three-fold. Parts of the north east and south have been particularly badly hit recently. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310173-dengue-fever-remains-a-clear-and-present-danger-in-thailand/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Thailand’s New Year public holidays announced The Thai cabinet announced four New Year public holidays today (Tuesday), from December 29th through January 1st, 2024, said Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general of the Office of the Prime Minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310185-thailand’s-new-year-public-holidays-announced/
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 24, 2023 Immigration process eased for Malaysians using Sadao checkpoint The Thai cabinet decided today (Tuesday) to exempt Malaysian tourists from needing to submit the “tor mor 6” immigration form to enter Thailand through the Sadao border checkpoint, to speed up the immigration process. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310186-immigration-process-eased-for-malaysians-using-sadao-checkpoint/ 1 2
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Police told to be cautious as escaped convict is believed to be armed Police assigned to track down and re-arrest a convict, who escaped from hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat province last weekend, have been warned to exercise caution as the escapee is armed and dangerous. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310187-police-told-to-be-cautious-as-escaped-convict-is-believed-to-be-armed/ 1
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 24, 2023 PM: Govt to Tackle Illicit Pork Imports, Seek More Clarification on Policies BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is determined to stamp out the issue of illegal import of pork. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310188-pm-govt-to-tackle-illicit-pork-imports-seek-more-clarification-on-policies/ 1 2
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Health Min Pursuing Comprehensive Cancer Care as Key 2024 Policy BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health and partner networks are raising cancer awareness among women, especially for cervical cancer and breast cancer. The ministry intends to kick off a human papillomavirus vaccine or HPV vaccination campaign for females aged 11 to 20 years in November, with the aim being to vaccinate 1 million persons. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310189-health-min-pursuing-comprehensive-cancer-care-as-key-2024-policy/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Anutin Leads MPs to Watch “The Undertaker” BANGKOK, Oct 24 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday led MPs from the Bhumjaithai party to watch the movie “The Undertaker”. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310190-anutin-leads-mps-to-watch-“the-undertaker”/ 2
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Cabinet Approves Reduction of 2.50 Baht in Gasohol 91 Price BANGKOK, Oct 24 (TNA) – The Thai Cabinet has given its approval to reduce the retail price of gasohol 91 by 2.50 baht per litre as proposed by the Ministry of Energy for a period of three months. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310191-cabinet-approves-reduction-of-250-baht-in-gasohol-91-price/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Thai Cabinet Approves Extended Bar Hours, to Be Announced Tomorrow The Thai Cabinet has approved, in principle, the extension of operating hours for entertainment venues, Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced on Tuesday, October 24th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310192-thai-cabinet-approves-extended-bar-hours-to-be-announced-tomorrow/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Thai man’s fake modelling agency a ruse to sexually assault victims Photo via PPTV HD A 19 year old Thai woman filed a complaint against a Thai man for running a fake modelling agency and pretending to be a transwoman so he could sexually assault victims. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310193-thai-man’s-fake-modelling-agency-a-ruse-to-sexually-assault-victims/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Deadly minivan crash in northeast Thailand leaves one dead and 15 injured Picture courtesy of Pattaya News A deadly minivan crash resulted in one fatality and left 15 individuals injured in the Sang Kha district of Surin, northeast Thailand. The incident unfolded on Sunday on No. 24 Road (Chokchai – Det-U-Dom Road) in Baan Santisuk, situated within the Phra Kaew sub-district. Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene where they discovered an upturned minivan by the roadside. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310194-deadly-minivan-crash-in-northeast-thailand-leaves-one-dead-and-15-injured/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Fearless Thai woman swoops in to rescue boy kidnapped by homeless man Photo via Channel 8 A Thai woman bravely swooped to the rescue of an eight year old boy kidnapped by a homeless man and taken to beg at Bang Phi Yai Nai temple in Bang Phi district of the central province of Samut Prakarn. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310196-fearless-thai-woman-swoops-in-to-rescue-boy-kidnapped-by-homeless-man/ 2
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 2-metre long snake coiled around dead body of Burmese man Photo courtesy of Khaosod In a harrowing incident in the community of Wat Samrong Nua, Samut Prakan, a rescue team had a challenging mission to retrieve the body of a 26 year old Burmese man, that involved a 2-metre long snake. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310197-2-metre-long-snake-coiled-around-dead-body-of-burmese-man/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Patong Baywatch resumes night patrols, enhancing safety at popular Thai beach Picture courtesy of Phuket News Patong Surf Life Saving has re-initiated the nighttime beach patrols to boost the safety measures at Patong Beach. Despite the details of the resumption of nighttime patrols still being under wraps by Patong Municipality and the Patong Development Fund, the initiative named Patong Baywatch has been put back into action. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310198-patong-baywatch-resumes-night-patrols-enhancing-safety-at-popular-thai-beach/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Bangkok taxi driver caught masturbating in front of female passenger Photo via TikTok/ @loveis1ee and Channel 3 A Thai woman shared a video of a perverted taxi driver in Bangkok masturbating in the cab on TikTok to warn other female passengers travelling alone. The driver faces a lowly fine of just 5,000 baht and a one-month suspension for his creepy act. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310199-bangkok-taxi-driver-caught-masturbating-in-front-of-female-passenger/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Thai man busted with 5 kilos of methamphetamine ‘ice’ hidden under car chassis Photo courtesy of Khaosod A Thai man was arrested for concealing 5 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, also known as ice, in a hidden compartment under the chassis of his vehicle. The suspect, identified as 37 year old Phutthinan, also known as Gift, from Hat Yai, Songkhla, claimed to be a tourist. However, police were suspicious and had his vehicle examined by a mechanic who discovered the hidden compartment. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310200-thai-man-busted-with-5-kilos-of-methamphetamine-‘ice’-hidden-under-car-chassis/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Leveraging postage stamps as a soft power to boost the economy For the past several years, postal service providers around the world have faced new challenges as digitalization has taken hold, a situation that significantly accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The internet and social media platforms that make communication today much easier and faster have brought traditional letter writing almost to a halt, reducing the demand for so-called ‘snail mail’ and postage stamps. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310203-leveraging-postage-stamps-as-a-soft-power-to-boost-the-economy/ 2
snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 British Tourist Trips on Road Stud and Breaks Nose in Pattaya PHOTO: Matichon Business operators in Pattaya are urging city officials to address a street accident involving a British tourist who tripped over a road stud and ended up with a broken nose. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310205-british-tourist-trips-on-road-stud-and-breaks-nose-in-pattaya/
webfact Posted October 24, 2023 Author Posted October 24, 2023 to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 25 October 2023 https://aseannow.com/topic/1310216-thailand-live-wednesday-25-october-2023/
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