Former deputy director of National Intelligence Agency Nantiwat Samart has questioned the concept of inviting Chinese police to join their Thai counterparts on patrol in main tourist provinces, ostensibly to boost the confidence of Chinese nationals in Thailand.

 

Chinese police presence in Thailand a “slap in the face” : ex-NIA deputy director

Picture: Former deputy director of National Intelligence Agency Nantiwat Samart

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312087-chinese-police-presence-in-thailand-a-“slap-in-the-face”-ex-nia-deputy-director/

Phuket continues to bank on the ‘Russian revolution’

 

PHOTO: Russians operating in Phuket

 

“Over 9,000 granted long-stay visas since the start of 2023.”

 

Phuket is experiencing a significant transformation due to an influx of Russian tourists, driving up property prices and sparking local resentment. While Western countries impose sanctions on Russia, Thailand continues to welcome Russian visitors in an effort to revive its tourism industry post-COVID.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312061-phuket-continues-to-bank-on-the-‘russian-revolution’/

European tourists decline by 50% in Koh Kut amid global tensions

 

Photo: Benoit Lepinay/Flickr

 

A drastic 50% drop in the number of European tourists visiting the Koh Kut district in Trat has been witnessed this year, as reported by the chairman of the Koh Kut administrative organisation. The chairman, who also operates a resort on the island, revealed that around 160,000 to 170,000 tourists visited the district last year, contributing to a revenue of hundreds of millions of baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312069-european-tourists-decline-by-50-in-koh-kut-amid-global-tensions/

Chinese police operating in other countries is nothing new
 

Tourists take a selfie with Chinese police officers in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on Aug. 9, 2019. (Xinhua/Gao Lei)

Joint patrols with Chinese police outside China, to help handle the safety of Chinese tourists and interests, may be a new concept to Thai public, but China has had cooperation with Croatia, Italy and Serbia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312089-chinese-police-operating-in-other-countries-is-nothing-new/

 

Thai Health Minister Outlines Measures to Address Health Concerns Amid Extended Entertainment Service Hours
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On November 10th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, publicly stated about an affected group by alcoholic beverages, drunk driving victims, who asked the Thai government for countermeasures from the proposed extended-hour services for entertainment venues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312090-thai-health-minister-outlines-measures-to-address-health-concerns-amid-extended-entertainment-service-hours/

 

British Man Arrested after Dropping Gun in Rawai Nightclub

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rawai – A British man was arrested after he dropped a gun in an entertainment venue in Rawai, bringing the attention of law enforcement. He even left Thailand and came back before he was arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312093-british-man-arrested-after-dropping-gun-in-rawai-nightclub/

 

French President Backs Establishment of Wat Pho Paris

by Krajangwit Johjit

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the establishment of Wat Pho Paris, an extension of the famous Wat Phra Chetuphon temple, known as Wat Pho, in Paris.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312097-french-president-backs-establishment-of-wat-pho-paris/

 

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s (centre) government is heading into 2024, facing a decline in exports and a weaker-than-anticipated recovery in foreign tourism. At the same time, rising interest rates dampen economic activity while threatening even further turmoil as the Kingdom’s borrowing costs are too low. Meanwhile, the Bank of Thailand has launched a campaign to rein in borrowing and tighten runaway lending.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312098-incoherent-government-economic-policy-clashes-with-bank-of-thailand’s-efforts-to-rein-in-debt/

 

Retired Soldier Fatally Shot During Religious Ceremony in Prachinburi by Police Officer
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Prachinburi—At 12:20 PM, on November 11th, 2023, Nadi police officers received a shooting incident report during a religious ceremony at the Burana Sattha Tham temple, Nadi, Prachinburi. There was one casualty reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312099-retired-soldier-fatally-shot-during-religious-ceremony-in-prachinburi-by-police-officer/

 

Complaint of Teacher Physically Punishing Second-Grader in Prachinburi, Thailand

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

In Prachinburi province, a widely-followed Facebook page published a post alleging that a teacher physically punished a second-grade student, causing swelling on the student's head. The incident reportedly occurred in the Nonthree area of Kabinburi district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312096-complaint-of-teacher-physically-punishing-second-grader-in-prachinburi-thailand/

 

Truck Carrying Ducks Crashes, Killing Thousands
 

 

In a tragic accident early on November 13th, a truck carrying approximately 6,000 ducks lost control while descending a hill and collided with an electricity pole near Pak Chong. The incident resulted in the death of thousands of ducks and minor injuries to three people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312095-truck-carrying-ducks-crashes-killing-thousands/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 14 November 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312103-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-14-november-2023/

 

Sattahip Mother Endures Verbal and Physical Abuse from Drug-Induced Son

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sattahip — A distressing incident unfolded in Na Jomtien, Chonburi province, yesterday as a 51-year-old single mother faced the brunt of her 28-year-old son’s drug-induced aggression.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312107-sattahip-mother-endures-verbal-and-physical-abuse-from-drug-induced-son/

 

Sedan Plunges Down Patong Hill after Crash, Driver Blames Brake Failure
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A female sedan driver escaped injury after she was unable to control her sedan before it crashed into another sedan and plunged down Patong Hill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312109-sedan-plunges-down-patong-hill-after-crash-driver-blames-brake-failure/

 

Thai salon under fire for 7000 baht hair treatment shocker
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

A customer’s shocked post on social media about a hair salon’s inflated price has drawn the attention and criticism of netizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312112-thai-salon-under-fire-for-7000-baht-hair-treatment-shocker/

 

Overwhelming rejection of ‘Chinese police’ proposal, surge in Dengue cases : Tim Newton Today - Nov 14 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312113-overwhelming-rejection-of-‘chinese-police’-proposal-surge-in-dengue-cases-tim-newton-today-nov-14/

 

Opinion – Thailand’s Press Freedom Under Threat: Government Yielding to Chinese Influence on Media Narratives
By Erich Parpart

 

China has no right to dictate to media in other countries whom they can or cannot interview.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312114-opinion-–-thailand’s-press-freedom-under-threat-government-yielding-to-chinese-influence-on-media-narratives/

 

Thai PM’s First Roadshow in USA to Attract Asia-Pacific Investors
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Prime Minister’s visit to San Francisco, California, marks a significant step in promoting Thailand’s Landbridge project to major Asia-Pacific investors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312115-thai-pm’s-first-roadshow-in-usa-to-attract-asia-pacific-investors/

 

Screenplay takes tragic turn: Israeli director films final scene at Thai actor’s funeral
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 8

 

An Israeli short film director travelled to Thailand to offer his condolences to the family of a Thai actor, who lost his life in the Israel-Hamas war, and shoot the final scene of the movie at the actor’s funeral.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312117-screenplay-takes-tragic-turn-israeli-director-films-final-scene-at-thai-actor’s-funeral/

 

Central Thailand: Teenager’s firearm malfunction leads to near-fatal confrontation with coconut gatherer
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A near-fatal incident occurred when an armed teenager confronted a coconut gatherer, only to have his firearm malfunction, sparing the victim‘s life.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312119-central-thailand-teenager’s-firearm-malfunction-leads-to-near-fatal-confrontation-with-coconut-gatherer/

 

Sino-Thai rail project advances with 13.3km track deal in Ayutthaya
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thailand Secrets, Facebook.

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is set to ink a deal this month with Boonchai Panich (1979) Co Ltd, for the construction of a 13.3-kilometre rail track between Ban Pho and Phra Kaeo in Ayutthaya province. This development is a part of the ambitious Sino-Thai rail project stretching from Bangkok to Nong Khai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312121-sino-thai-rail-project-advances-with-133km-track-deal-in-ayutthaya/

 

 

TikTok travel agency lures Thai woman into prostitution in Myanmar
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

The Pavena Foundation for Children and Women rescued three traumatised Thai women who suffered a mortifying experience after they were lured into prostitution in Myanmar. One of the victims was sold to a brothel after booking a holiday with a travel agency on TikTok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312122-tiktok-travel-agency-lures-thai-woman-into-prostitution-in-myanmar/

 

Child rights network wants law to ban use of violent means to discipline children
 

File photo : Unicef

A child rights advocacy network is pushing for an amendment of the Civil and Commercial Code to prohibit parents from using violent physical or verbal means to discipline their children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312123-child-rights-network-wants-law-to-ban-use-of-violent-means-to-discipline-children/

 

Step into history with this unique theatrical event at Mrigadayavan Palace
By Online Reporter

 

 

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Thai Royal history at Mrigadayavan Palace in Cha-am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312127-step-into-history-with-this-unique-theatrical-event-at-mrigadayavan-palace/

 

Man shot dead in Bangkok condo, friends accuse deceased of shooting himself
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข่าว ส.ว.ท.

 

Police are investigating the death of a Thai man who was shot dead in a condominium in the Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok. His friends denied involvement telling police the deceased shot himself while playing with a gun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312128-man-shot-dead-in-bangkok-condo-friends-accuse-deceased-of-shooting-himself/

 

Track Time Thailand event revs up for two days of safe and fun riding at Kaeng Krachan Circuit
By Online Reporter

 

 

Motorcycle enthusiasts across Thailand are gearing up for the ninth edition of Track Time Thailand, a premier motorcycle track day event promoting road safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312131-track-time-thailand-event-revs-up-for-two-days-of-safe-and-fun-riding-at-kaeng-krachan-circuit/

 

Drunk soldier rescued after showing off to woman by jumping into canal in central Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

The Sawang Rattana Trai Rescue Team successfully rescued a drunk Thai soldier who, in an attempt to impress a woman, jumped into a canal under the Rattana Makkah Bridge in the central province of Saraburi and nearly drowned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312133-drunk-soldier-rescued-after-showing-off-to-woman-by-jumping-into-canal-in-central-thailand/

 

Italian Man Dies In Fall From Skytrain Station
by TNR Staff

 

 

A YOUNG ITALIAN MAN fell to his death from BTS Sanam Pao station in Phaya Thai district at 8 a.m. this morning (Nov. 14) with police rushing to contact the Italian embassy and his family about his demise, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312134-italian-man-dies-in-fall-from-skytrain-station/

 

No corruption uncovered in overweight truck accident : source
 

 

The police investigation into an incident in which a truck fell into a hole on a Bangkok road last week found nothing to indicate that bribery of police was involved, an informed source has said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312135-no-corruption-uncovered-in-overweight-truck-accident-source/

 

Thailand could extend visa-free entry from 30 to 60 days

By Peter Roche

 

Phuket crowds tourists

…and not just for Russian tourists this time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312140-thailand-could-extend-visa-free-entry-from-30-to-60-days/