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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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”/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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-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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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