webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Thai DUI products face stricter controls amid global conflicts by Alex Morgan Ronnarong Phoolpipat/Bangkok Post The Foreign Trade Department, under Thailand’s Commerce Ministry, has announced its plans to tighten control measures over goods linked to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and dual-use items (DUI). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310663-thai-dui-products-face-stricter-controls-amid-global-conflicts/ 2
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 Endangered gaur sighted in northern Thailand after 37-year absence by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation A gaur, an endangered wild animal, has been sighted for the first time in 37 years at the Salwin Wildlife Sanctuary in Mae Hong Son, a northern province on the Thai-Myanmar border. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310665-endangered-gaur-sighted-in-northern-thailand-after-37-year-absence/ 1 2
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 Thailand is at risk of becoming overly reliant on ‘big brother’ China: Commentary Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the former's official visit to China in October. (Photo: Facebook/Srettha Thavisin) BANGKOK: Since the beginning of his term as Thailand’s Prime Minister in August, Srettha Thavisin has actively worked to strengthen relations with China. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310673-thailand-is-at-risk-of-becoming-overly-reliant-on-‘big-brother’-china-commentary/ 1 2 3
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 Thailand seeks 1 trillion baht investment for southern land bridge by Alex Morgan Photo: Bangkok Post. The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning is organising a roadshow targeting foreign investors for the upcoming southern land bridge megaproject. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310675-thailand-seeks-1-trillion-baht-investment-for-southern-land-bridge/ 3
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 Cool season in Thailand delayed due to El Niño phenomenon by Mitch Connor Photo: The Nation Thailand. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) announced that the onset of this year’s cool season is likely to be delayed by approximately two weeks, and will be warmer than usual. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310676-cool-season-in-thailand-delayed-due-to-el-niño-phenomenon/ 1 3
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 ‘Dom’ took his own life, 3 killed in jet-ski crash in Bangkok : Tim Newton Today - Oct 30 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310677-‘dom’-took-his-own-life-3-killed-in-jet-ski-crash-in-bangkok-tim-newton-today-oct-30/
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 Thailand’s population ages like fine wine, marking a global trend by Alex Morgan The financial services desk at the GH Bank booth at a Money Expo. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post. The global ageing population has seen a swift rise in the past three decades, with two-thirds of individuals over 60 residing in developing Asian countries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310679-thailand’s-population-ages-like-fine-wine-marking-a-global-trend/ 1 3
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 UPDATE: Thai food delivery rider arrested for murdering female DJ in northern Thailand by Petch Petpailin Photo via KomChadLuek. Police arrested a Thai food delivery rider on Saturday, October 28, for the murder of a female disc jockey (DJ) and the subsequent abandonment of her body in the woods within the Phichit province of Isaan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310650-popular-dj-brutally-murdered-over-3000-baht/?do=findComment&comment=18460525 1
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 UPDATE: Nine foreigners to be deported and banned over Chergntalay villa siege By Peter Roche PHOTO: ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center Nine foreign nationals are being deported and given a lifetime ban from entering Thailand after an attack on Immigration officers at a luxury villa in upscale Cherng Talay. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310625-foreigners-banned-from-thailand-for-life-after-attacking-phuket-immigration-officers/?do=findComment&comment=18460582 2 1 2
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Number of Thai hostages held by Hamas rises by three A picture taken from Israel’s southern city of Sderot shows smoke rising during Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip on October 29, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) Three more Thai nationals than originally reported were abducted by Hamas militants on October 7th, raising the number of Thai hostages to 22, while the death toll remains 32 and 19 injured, according to the latest report from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310680-number-of-thai-hostages-held-by-hamas-rises-by-three/ 1
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Armed & dangerous: Hunt for escaped convict escalates By Peter Roche PHOTO: MGR Online A 1 million baht reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a convicted criminal who escaped custody in southern Thailand. The authorities have been hunting for Chavalit Thongduang after he fled a Nakhon Si Thammarat hospital where he was receiving some dental treatments. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310681-armed-dangerous-hunt-for-escaped-convict-escalates/ 1
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Extensive flooding in Phayao province Heavy rain since Sunday morning has caused widespread flooding in Thailand’s northern province of Phayao, especially in the Mueang municipal area, including the provincial bus terminal. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310683-extensive-flooding-in-phayao-province/ 1
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Mpox Surges With 24 Infected, One More Death In Just A Week by TNR Staff Graphic images of mpox. Top photo: King’s College London THE PUBLIC Health Ministry said this morning (Oct. 30) mpox (monkeypox) cases increased over the past week with 24 getting injected while one patient who was HIV positive died with two having succumbed to this disease so far, TV Channel 7 said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310685-mpox-surges-with-24-infected-one-more-death-in-just-a-week/
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Thailand objects to displaying of graphic images from Hamas attack on Israel Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan holds a paper with a QR code as he speaks to an emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., October 26,.//REUTERS Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has voiced disapproval over Israel’s publication of video showing the brutal killing of a victim, asserted to be a Thai national, at a UN General Assembly meeting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310689-thailand-objects-to-displaying-of-graphic-images-from-hamas-attack-on-israel/ 1 1
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Deadly Bangkok mall shooting by child prompts question: Who takes responsibility? Public shock and anger over October 3’s deadly shooting rampage at Siam Paragon has turned to consternation as people realize that the 14-year-old perpetrator cannot be punished. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310691-deadly-bangkok-mall-shooting-by-child-prompts-question-who-takes-responsibility/ 1 2
webfact Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 Thai labourer recounts escape from Israel As casualties continue to rise in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the impacts extend beyond Israelis and Palestinians to include Thai migrants working near the Gaza Strip. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310694-thai-labourer-recounts-escape-from-israel/ 1 1
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 30, 2023 Paetongtarn on course to becoming third Shinawatra to lead Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to the helm of the ruling Pheu Thai Party is being seen as preparation for her to become prime minister – either if the top job is vacated prematurely, or after the next election. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310701-paetongtarn-on-course-to-becoming-third-shinawatra-to-lead-thailand/ 2 3 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Thailand pledges help to develop infrastructure projects in Laos Thailand has agreed to help Laos fulfil its plan to transform from a land-locked to land-linked country, to help in the development of infrastructure projects and to secure low-interest loans, said Government Spokesman Chai Watcharong today (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310702-thailand-pledges-help-to-develop-infrastructure-projects-in-laos/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Thai central bank aims to cut household debt to 80% of GDP The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is considering four measures to reduce Thailand’s household debt to about 80% of gross domestic product (GDP), down from the current 90.7%, according to Ronadol Numnonda, deputy governor for financial institution stability at the BoT. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310703-thai-central-bank-aims-to-cut-household-debt-to-80-of-gdp/ 2
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Surge in Foreign Investments in Thailand BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the government’s policy to open the country, there has been a significant influx of foreign investors establishing businesses in Thailand since September 2023. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310707-surge-in-foreign-investments-in-thailand/ 2
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Senate Holds Talks on Digital Wallet Stipend Program BANGKOK (NNT) - The Senate has held a discussion on the government’s key economic stimulus program that aims to boost the economy by providing Thai nationals with preconditioned digital money. However, the program faces criticism over its high costs and potential inefficacy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310708-senate-holds-talks-on-digital-wallet-stipend-program/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Floral Flavors: A Celebration of Edible Flowers in Thailand Source: wasanajai / Shutterstock.com There is a profound connection between the Thai people and their biodiversity, and this connection is fully evident in Thailand’s extensive ethnobotany, or the ethnic use of native plants. For instance, flowers like the lotus and jasmine, can be seen crafted into Thai garlands or phuang malai, playing a central role in offerings at temples and shrines. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310710-floral-flavors-a-celebration-of-edible-flowers-in-thailand/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Cabinet to Mull Operating Hours of Entertainment Venues BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – The extension of nighttime entertainment venues’ operating hours will be proposed to the Cabinet by December 15, said Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310711-cabinet-to-mull-operating-hours-of-entertainment-venues/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Alms-Giving Event Held to Mark End of Buddhist Lent Photo by Chamnanwut Sukhumwanit BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – A large number of Buddhists jointly offered alms to 109 monks at Wat Saket, the Temple of the Golden Mount in Bangkok to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310712-alms-giving-event-held-to-mark-end-of-buddhist-lent/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Pattaya Police Ensure No Alcohol Sold During End of Buddhist Lent Day Pattaya police and city officials conducted a citywide patrol yesterday, October 29th, to ensure that businesses complied with the no-alcohol sale policy during the end of Buddhist Lent Day. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310713-pattaya-police-ensure-no-alcohol-sold-during-end-of-buddhist-lent-day/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Foreign Tourist Attacked by Hostile Youngsters in Pattaya A foreign tourist was physically assaulted by a group of dissolute teenagers for unknown reasons in Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310714-foreign-tourist-attacked-by-hostile-youngsters-in-pattaya/
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Chiang Mai airport given go-ahead to operate 24/7 from Wednesday PHOTO: Flickr/Gábor Tikos From Wednesday, Chiang Mai International Airport will operate 24 hours a day. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed the facility has been given the green light to operate around the clock, in a bid to boost tourism and the local economy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310716-chiang-mai-airport-given-go-ahead-to-operate-247-from-wednesday/ 1 2
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Inhalant addiction: Chulalongkorn University lecturer warns of serious health risks Photo: Freepik Frequent use of inhalants, especially to the point of addiction, can pose serious health risks, warns a popular Facebook page, Oh, It’s Like This, by Dr Jatuporn Denpruang, a lecturer in the Department of Biology at Chulalongkorn University. She responded to a query from a page fan asking whether frequent inhaling of these products is harmful or has long-term effects on the body. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310718-inhalant-addiction-chulalongkorn-university-lecturer-warns-of-serious-health-risks/ 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Thai woman calls justice after Thai man attacks her Belgian husband Photo via Channel 7 A Thai woman urged non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to follow up on a legal action against a Thai man who attacked her Belgian husband on a road in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310719-thai-woman-calls-justice-after-thai-man-attacks-her-belgian-husband/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Fake Hi-So man swindles over 10 million baht from women Photo via Facebook/ สืบนครบาล IDMB Police arrested a Thai man who created a fake Hi-So (high society) profile to swindle more than 30 women out of over 10 million baht. A number of his victims were too embarrassed to report the crime to the police, allowing the man to continue his deceitful operations for years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310720-fake-hi-so-man-swindles-over-10-million-baht-from-women/ 1 1
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