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.

 

Patong Baywatch resumes night patrols, enhancing safety at popular Thai beach

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310198-pato

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/

 

Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thailand – The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310217-alcohol-sales-banned-for-end-of-buddhist-lent-this-upcoming-sunday/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai Politician Urges Stricter Laws for Extended Bar Hours
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: ธนกร วังบุญคงชนะ

National — Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list MP for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, advised the government to implement stricter laws before allowing bars to extend their operating hours until 4 AM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310192-thai-cabinet-approves-extended-bar-hours-to-be-announced-tomorrow/?do=findComment&comment=18446772

 

Thaksin Had Four Shoulder Incisions: Paetongtarn
by TNR Staff

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DE FACTO Pheu Thai party bossThaksin Shinawatra’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra said this afternoon (Oct. 24) that he was fine after four incisions were made in his shoulder during a surgery yesterday, Amarin TV and Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310218-thaksin-had-four-shoulder-incisions-paetongtarn/

 

Submarine Deal Won’t Be Scrapped At Expense Of Other Agreements: Suthin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

A representative image of the Chinese submarine deal. Credit: Thai Rath

 

DEFENCE MINISTER SUTHIN Khlangsang said today (Oct.24) bilateral cooperation and relationship between Thailand and China would be undesirably affected as a whole if a troublesome Chinese-built submarine deal was scrapped.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310219-submarine-deal-won’t-be-scrapped-at-expense-of-other-agreements-suthin/

 

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hailed last weekend’s raid on a notorious nightclub in Pathum Thani as an example of his ministry’s crackdown on illegality, which now extends into the nightlife industry. Anutin has called on the public to tip off authorities concerning other locations as he vowed that the days of pay-to-play corruption for illegal operators were over.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310220-anutin-crackdown-on-illegality-extends-to-the-nightlife-sector-no-more-graft-or-pay-to-play/

 

Chada’s Son-In-Law Nabbed On Bribery Charges
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Kickback cash seized from two suspects with an image of Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset’s son-in-law Verachart Rassamee inset. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A SON-IN-LAW OF Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset was yesterday (Oct.24) arrested on charges of demanding and receiving a kickback from a waterwork contractor in Uthai Thani, police said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310226-chada’s-son-in-law-nabbed-on-bribery-charges/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 25 October 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310230-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-25-october-2023/

 

Young man survives harrowing motorcycle crash in Trat
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A shocking accident occurred when a 24 year old man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a concrete pole. The impact caused a large gash on his chest, exposing his heart.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310231-young-man-survives-harrowing-motorcycle-crash-in-trat/

 

Winter festival in Thailand to boost tourism through creative events
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo: Sansiri

 

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared plans to extend the country’s annual winter festival nationwide, renaming it the Thailand Winter Festivals. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310232-winter-festival-in-thailand-to-boost-tourism-through-creative-events/

 

German Expat's Car Mysteriously Catches Fire in Udon Thani
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In Udon Thani, a German expatriate experienced a shocking moment when his car suddenly burst into flames as he was driving to get it painted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310221-german-expats-car-mysteriously-catches-fire-in-udon-thani/

 

Pattaya Authorities Tackle Nuisance from Transgender Women
 

Picture: Daily News

 

In response to incidents involving transgender women causing disturbances to foreign tourists around Pattaya Beach, actions are being undertaken to address the situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310222-pattaya-authorities-tackle-nuisance-from-transgender-women/

 

"Benz Racing" Released After 4-Year Imprisonment: Feels Like Waking from a Dream
 

 

On October 24th, 2023, at 7:30 PM, at the central rehabilitation prison, Ms. Supapen Worarotcharoenjaroen, mother of Mr. Akarakit Worarotcharoenjaroen, also known as "Benz Racing", and friends welcomed him home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310223-benz-racing-released-after-4-year-imprisonment-feels-like-waking-from-a-dream/

 

Underwear-Clad Burglar Targets Famed Gold Shop in Udon Thani
 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a peculiar theft attempt that has caught the city's attention, a man, now dubbed the "Underwear Bandit", made an audacious break-in at a renowned gold shop in Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310228-underwear-clad-burglar-targets-famed-gold-shop-in-udon-thani/

 

Thai PM accuses Israeli employers of exploiting Thai workers amidst crisis
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Hadas Purush/Flash 90

 

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on Israeli employers to stop exploiting their Thai workers during this perilous period. He alleges that salary payments are being deliberately postponed as a means to retain Thai workers in Israel amidst growing safety concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310233-thai-pm-accuses-israeli-employers-of-exploiting-thai-workers-amidst-crisis/

 

Thai Government Revamps Sports Funding Initiative
by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The "One Sport, One State Enterprise" program receives renewed focus as changes expand the scope of funding. Initiated in 2005 (B.E. 2548), the program aims to foster greater collaboration between private sectors and various sports associations across Thailand. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin chaired the committee meeting to discuss the revitalization of this initiative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310243-thai-government-revamps-sports-funding-initiative/

 

Closing time to move to 4am, air pollution ‘worse next season’ : Tim Newton Today - Oct 25 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310245-closing-time-to-move-to-4am-air-pollution-‘worse-next-season’-tim-newton-today-oct-25/

 

Heavy rain warning for 36 Thai provinces, flash floods and forest runoff predicted
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: Istock.

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a heavy rain warning for 36 provinces, including Bangkok, cautioning against potential flash floods and forest runoff.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310248-heavy-rain-warning-for-36-thai-provinces-flash-floods-and-forest-runoff-predicted/

 

Two killed, two injured in violent brawl over a woman in central Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A violent brawl over a woman led to the deaths of two individuals and the injuries of two others in Prachinburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310249-two-killed-two-injured-in-violent-brawl-over-a-woman-in-central-thailand/

 

Elderly woman reports to police after fatal hit-and-run of disabled man
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod.

 

A 60 year old woman driving a Toyota Fortuner fatally hit a disabled man crossing the road. Shocked, she fled the scene before reporting to the local police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310253-elderly-woman-reports-to-police-after-fatal-hit-and-run-of-disabled-man/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai Cabinet Bridges Holiday Gap to Make New Year a 4-Day Holiday
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a change to the upcoming New Year holiday period to begin a day earlier, effectively starting on 29 December through 1 January. Government agencies may consider keeping their offices open, if the newly announced holiday disrupts their services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310185-thailand’s-new-year-public-holidays-announced/?do=findComment&comment=18447522

 

Thailand’s export hopes bloom in Q4, aiming to paint a brighter 2023 picture
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Apichart Jinakul.

 

The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand anticipates an uptick in the country’s exports for the last quarter of the year, potentially mitigating the projected contraction for 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310255-thailand’s-export-hopes-bloom-in-q4-aiming-to-paint-a-brighter-2023-picture/

Thailand’s business travel bounce-back: TCEB predicts 2024 revival, 2019 return by 2025-26
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Florian Wehde, Unsplash

 

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) forecasts a business travel sector revival by 2024, with 23.2 million travellers expected. However, it predicts a business travel return to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019 only by 2025 or 2026 due to global economic unpredictability.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310257-thailand’s-business-travel-bounce-back-tceb-predicts-2024-revival-2019-return-by-2025-26/

 

Debt collector’s haunting discovery: Bank employee stumbles upon dead body in Chon Buri
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via One 31.

 

A Thai bank employee stumbled upon the dead body of a Thai woman when he visited her home to collect a debt in Chon Buri province. It is predicted that the woman took her own life at least three months before she was found.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310267-debt-collector’s-haunting-discovery-bank-employee-stumbles-upon-dead-body-in-chon-buri/

 

Thai Interior minister hails the arrest of deputy’s son-in-law
 

 

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hailed police and anti-corruption officials for the arrests, in Uthai Thani province yesterday (Tuesday), of the son-in-law of Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised and four other people charged with extortion and bribery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310269-thai-interior-minister-hails-the-arrest-of-deputy’s-son-in-law/

 

Thai Stock Market: Growth Path for Family Business

 

 

 

Embedding different values, family businesses across the globe pursue a common goal: growth. For that, many have turned to stock exchanges in search of new funds.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310279-thai-stock-market-growth-path-for-family-business/

Rising PM2.5 Levels Prompt Health Alert in Bangkok and Its Vicinity

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An increase in PM2.5 particulate matter has been noted in Bangkok and its neighboring provinces. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has issued an air quality alert for 25 October.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310280-rising-pm25-levels-prompt-health-alert-in-bangkok-and-its-vicinity/

 

Early Morning Downpour Submerges Pattaya Streets

 

 

Torrential rainfall was observed throughout Pattaya City and its surrounding areas early this morning, October 25th, lasting for nearly an hour.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310281-early-morning-downpour-submerges-pattaya-streets/

 

Phi Phi Islands become highest earning national park in Thailand

 

Entrance to Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi Leh

 

It’s arguably already Thailand’s most famous national park, now Krabi’s Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has become its highest earning. The star attraction remains Maya Bay although most people visiting the national park will visit other locations and islands in the archipelago.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310282-phi-phi-islands-become-highest-earning-national-park-in-thailand/