On November 10th, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, publicly stated that Praboromarajchanok Institute awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Public Health 2023 to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul

 

Anutin Charnvirakul Receives Honorary Doctorate in Public Health
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311955-anutin-charnvirakul-receives-honorary-doctorate-in-public-health-from-praboromarajchanok-institute/

 

Norwegian Pedestrian Critically Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Jomtien Beach Road
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pattaya—At 3:00 AM, on November 11th, 2023, the Pattaya rescue squad received a report about a motorcycle-pedestrian accident report on Jomtien Beach Road, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. A serious injury was reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311957-norwegian-pedestrian-critically-injured-in-motorcycle-accident-on-jomtien-beach-road/

 

Late Night Quarrel Erupts on Pattaya Beach, Two People Injured in Clash Between Rival Groups
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pattaya—At 2:30 AM, on November 11th, 2023, Pattaya City police officers received a quarrel report on the Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311958-late-night-quarrel-erupts-on-pattaya-beach-two-people-injured-in-clash-between-rival-groups/

 

Pattaya Police Conduct Field Inspection on Walking Street to Ensure Safety and Boost Tourism Ahead of High Season
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pattaya—At 8:00 PM, on November 10th, 2023, Pattaya tourist police officers, Pattaya City police officers, and other relevant agencies performed a field inspection on Pattaya Walking Street, Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311959-pattaya-police-conduct-field-inspection-on-walking-street-to-ensure-safety-and-boost-tourism-ahead-of-high-season/

 

Chinese Police to Patrol Tourist Hotspots in Thailand to Boost Tourist Confidence, Says Thai Prime Minister
By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand-In an unusual move, Chinese police will join Thai police in tourist hotspots to patrol in the near future to boost tourist confidence, says Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311960-chinese-police-to-patrol-tourist-hotspots-in-thailand-to-boost-tourist-confidence-says-thai-prime-minister/

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A teacher in Selaphum district, Roi Et province, is under investigation after being accused of assaulting a two year old boy with a metal food tray, leaving the child with multiple bruises.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311961-roi-et-thai-teacher-under-investigation-for-assaulting-toddler-with-metal-tray/

 

Violent unrest at juvenile training centre leads to multiple injuries
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tumultuous incident occurred at the Korat Juvenile Training Centre, when 27 juveniles turned violent, injuring four others.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1311962-violent-unrest-at-juvenile-training-centre-leads-to-multiple-injuries/

 

Khlong Toei: Gunfire leaves teacher dead and another critically wounded
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

An eruption of gunfire in Bangkok‘s Khlong Toei district this morning resulted in one fatality and left another individual critically wounded.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311963-khlong-toei-gunfire-leaves-teacher-dead-and-another-critically-wounded/

 

Five more Thai nationals confirmed to have died in Israel
 

File photo : Remains of Thai nationals killed in Israel arrived home.

The remains of five more Thai nationals in Israel have been identified, bringing the death toll since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 to 39, according to the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311964-five-more-thai-nationals-confirmed-to-have-died-in-israel/

 

Owner of the truck which fell into a hole in Bangkok released on bail
 

 

A court has released on bail the owner of a ten-wheel truck that fell into a hole on Sukhumvit Road earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311965-owner-of-the-truck-which-fell-into-a-hole-in-bangkok-released-on-bail/

 

BMA to Implement Truck Weighing Tech After Road Collapse
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced plans to deploy weigh-in-motion technology for trucks across the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311966-bma-to-implement-truck-weighing-tech-after-road-collapse/

 

North Thailand enforces alcohol ban in major national parks
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thailand Tourism Directory

 

A ban on alcohol consumption has been implemented in seven prime national parks across North Thailand to curb littering and maintain a tranquil environment for visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311967-north-thailand-enforces-alcohol-ban-in-major-national-parks/

 

Violent shooting incident rocks newly opened barbecue pork restaurant in Sing Buri
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Siam News

 

A shooting incident at a newly opened barbecue pork restaurant in Sing Buri left one dead and three others injured. The event happened at 2am, causing a shockwave throughout the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311968-violent-shooting-incident-rocks-newly-opened-barbecue-pork-restaurant-in-sing-buri/

 

Taxi driver gets staggering 37,000 baht tip in return for a 677 baht ride
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A taxi driver was left startled after a passenger gave him two 500 euro notes as fare for a trip that only cost 677 baht. The passenger, a foreigner, told the driver, “I gave you change,” insinuating he didn’t want any change back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311969-taxi-driver-gets-staggering-37000-baht-tip-in-return-for-a-677-baht-ride/

 

Bangkok tops in domestic violence complaints, says social development ministry
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of freepik

 

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has reported that Bangkok holds the record for the highest number of complaints concerning violence against children and women.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311970-bangkok-tops-in-domestic-violence-complaints-says-social-development-ministry/

 

Sudarat Lashes Out At PM Over Digital Wallet Project
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Thai Sang Thai leader Sudarat Keyurapan and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Photos: Thai Rath

 

THAI SANG THAI leader Sudarat Keyurapan has taken Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to task over the Pheu Thai-led government’s populist digital wallet project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311971-sudarat-lashes-out-at-pm-over-digital-wallet-project/

 

Family tourism rises in Pattaya despite extended nightlife hours
by Top

 

Picture courtesy of Hanny Naibaho, Unsplash

 

In Pattaya, Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, who operates as the Executive Director of Sunshine Hotels & Resorts, made a public announcement on November 10 about the rise in family tourism trends, despite the extended service hours till 4am in four pilot provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311972-family-tourism-rises-in-pattaya-despite-extended-nightlife-hours/

 

 

Phuket Welcomes Indian Tourists on Visa Exemption Scheme
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket-Phuket welcomed the first group of tourists from India into Thailand on the new visa exemption program over the past weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311973-phuket-welcomes-indian-tourists-on-visa-exemption-scheme/

 

Unidentified man’s body found in Bangkok ditch: Gruesome mystery unfolds
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

A deceased man, aged between 30 and 40 years old, was discovered in a ditch in Soi Tha Kham 20, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311974-unidentified-man’s-body-found-in-bangkok-ditch-gruesome-mystery-unfolds/

 

Government advised to protect “digital wallet” from scams and hacks
 

 

The founder of Super Poll for cyber security is advising government security agencies to take additional precautionary measures against possible cyber attacks related to the proposed “digital wallet” scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311975-government-advised-to-protect-“digital-wallet”-from-scams-and-hacks/

 

China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships
by Joseph O' Connor

 

On Saturday, a stunning statement from the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok called on Thailand’s media to exercise restraint and self-censor news reports and coverage of growing tensions between the self-ruled island state and the People’s Republic of China in Beijing. The statement came in response to an interview with the Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Joseph Wu Jaushieh, broadcast on Thai PBS on Friday, November 3rd.

Shocking and peremptory statement from Chinese officials in Bangkok appears to order the Thai media into line over Taiwan. The trigger was a respectful interview on the Thai PBS channel with the Taiwanese Foreign Minister. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311981-china’s-embassy-calls-on-thai-media-to-censor-its-coverage-of-taiwan-to-protect-relationships/

 

Pattaya Gears Up for the Spectacular 2023 International Fireworks Festival
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —Preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2023, scheduled to dazzle audiences on November 24th and 25th along the picturesque shores of Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311982-pattaya-gears-up-for-the-spectacular-2023-international-fireworks-festival/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 13 November 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311985-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-13-november-2023/

 

Thai Police Conducts Active Shooter Training
 

Picture: Daily News

 

Region 8 Police of Thailand organized a comprehensive training program entitled "Active Shooter Training," initiated by Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapong Thanomjit, the commander of Region 8 Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311977-thai-police-conducts-active-shooter-training/

 

Driver's Misjudgment Causes Horrific Accident
 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

On November 12, 2023, at 7:30 PM, a car accident occurred in Soi Tharapbunchai 28, Bang Mueang, Samut Prakan. The driver, returning from a religious ceremony, unfamiliar with the route, crashed into an electric pole, causing it to fall onto a passing motorcycle, injuring the rider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311978-drivers-misjudgment-causes-horrific-accident/

 

The government should not consider bringing in Chinese police to patrol tourism hotspots
by Arun Saronchai

 

The recent announcement by the government of new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin that it is considering inviting Chinese police officers to help patrol tourist hotspots in Thailand has sparked a wave of concern and debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311990-the-government-should-not-consider-bringing-in-chinese-police-to-patrol-tourism-hotspots/

 

Thailand smog sparks outcry, public anticipation for clean air act grows
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Apichart Jinakul/Bangkok Post

 

The recurring smog season in Thailand’s northern provinces has sparked increasing public dissatisfaction. Notably, a 28 year old doctor in Chiang Mai, Krittai Tanasombatkul, who was diagnosed with lung cancer despite being a non-smoker, used his social media platform to question why the persistent PM2.5 pollution issue has not been resolved by the authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311991-thailand-smog-sparks-outcry-public-anticipation-for-clean-air-act-grows/

 

JobThai reports 10.8% surge in labour demand
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: thaiembassy.com

 

JobThai, a leading online recruitment firm, has reported a 10.8% year-on-year increase in labour demand for the first three quarters of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311993-jobthai-reports-108-surge-in-labour-demand/

 

Breathalyzer tests proposed for Thai nightlife venues
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: CBC

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health is set to propose a policy where nightclubs and bars wishing to extend their operating hours would be required to administer alcohol breathalyzer tests to customers who may be too intoxicated to travel home safely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311995-breathalyzer-tests-proposed-for-thai-nightlife-venues/

 

Pattaya Authorities Inspect Allegedly Unauthorized Construction on Koh Larn
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Thursday, November 9th, conducted an on-site investigation regarding the allegedly unauthorized construction of buildings encroaching on public land near the beach on Koh Larn, Pattaya City.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312001-pattaya-authorities-inspect-allegedly-unauthorized-construction-on-koh-larn/