Southern Thailand: 30K meth pills found in car wreck after fatal crash
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A high-speed car crash in the rainy weather led to the discovery of a large stash of meth pills.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312229-southern-thailand-30k-meth-pills-found-in-car-wreck-after-fatal-crash/

 

Phuket residents overwhelmingly in support of 4am closing times

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Bangla Road Phuket

A public hearing held in the Phuket district of Kathu has shown that participants are overwhelmingly in agreement with extending nightlife hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312230-phuket-residents-overwhelmingly-in-support-of-4am-closing-times/

 

Charter court to meet again next Wednesday to consider Pita’s shareholding case

 

 

The Constitutional Court announced today that it will continue deliberating on a petition filed against former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, in the ITV’s shareholding case, next Wednesday, which is the regular day for its weekly meeting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312238-charter-court-to-meet-again-next-wednesday-to-consider-pita’s-shareholding-case/

 

Does the digital wallet scheme risk running into a legal hurdle?

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has finally brought some clarity to the source of funding for the controversial digital wallet handout scheme, but many aspects of the scheme remain problematic, raising questions on whether it would see the light of day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312239-does-the-digital-wallet-scheme-risk-running-into-a-legal-hurdle/

 

Deputy health minister persuades Thai couples to have children

 

File photo : Deputy government spokesperson Kaenika Oonchit//Kaenika Instagram

 

Deputy Public Health Minister Santi Promphat wants to increase the birth rate in Thailand, by encouraging Thai couples to have children and by making it easier for them to get access to assisted-reproductive services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312241-deputy-health-minister-persuades-thai-couples-to-have-children/

 

Former celebrity on Forex 3-D fraud charges released on bail

 

File photo : Suteewan Taweesin

 

The Criminal Court decided today to release former celebrity Suteewan Taweesin on five-million baht bail, but ordered her to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet and seized her passport.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312242-former-celebrity-on-forex-3-d-fraud-charges-released-on-bail/

 

Thailand and Google agree to strategic cooperation for development of digital technology

 

 

The Thai government and US-based Google have announced a policy of strategic cooperation, to lay the foundations for digital infrastructure, research and development of artificial intelligence, cloud-first policies and the setup of a Google cloud region in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312243-thailand-and-google-agree-to-strategic-cooperation-for-development-of-digital-technology/

 

Malaysians top the list of over 23 million foreign visitors to Thailand

 

Flickr/Rui

 

The government says the number of international visitors to Thailand this year stands at over 23 million. Total tourism revenue is over 980 billion baht and arrivals from Malaysia topped the list.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312244-malaysians-top-the-list-of-over-23-million-foreign-visitors-to-thailand/

 

There’s been a misunderstanding – PM denies ‘Chinese police’ proposal

 

PHOTO: Facebook/เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin

 

The Thai PM has hit back at suggestions that Chinese police officers could soon be patrolling the streets of Thailand. Srettha Thavisin was responding to a statement from Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, when he explained away what he described as a miscommunication.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312245-there’s-been-a-misunderstanding-–-pm-denies-‘chinese-police’-proposal/

 

3-Month-Old Infant Bitten by Macaques, Still on Ventilator

 

 

PHANG-NGA, Nov 15 (TNA) – The surgery went well for a 3-month-old infant who was bitten by a crab-eating macaques, but the child still requires a ventilator.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312246-3-month-old-infant-bitten-by-macaques-still-on-ventilator/

 

Homemade bomb found near Nakhon Ratchasima school

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A suspicious object resembling a homemade bomb was discovered today in front of a school in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Authorities quickly intervened to inspect and safely dispose of the object, suspecting it was created by teenagers planning to use it during the Phimai Festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312247-homemade-bomb-found-near-nakhon-ratchasima-school/

 

Teen accuses spiritual medium of sexually abusing her and a friend

 

Photo via Daily News

 

A 17 year old Thai girl accused a spiritual medium in the Isaan province of Buriram of raping her and sexually harassing her friend while performing rituals to wash away bad luck and evil spirits.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312248-teen-accuses-spiritual-medium-of-sexually-abusing-her-and-a-friend/

 

Tourists flock to Doi Mae U-Kor for stunning blooming Mexican sunflowers

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Doi Mae U-Kor mountain is currently attracting a throng of tourists eager to admire the sprawling fields of blooming Mexican sunflowers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312251-tourists-flock-to-doi-mae-u-kor-for-stunning-blooming-mexican-sunflowers/

 

Thai CIB crackdown reveals 500 million baht online loan scam

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has launched the CIB Anti Online Scam, a crackdown operation against a ruthless online loan scheme that has been running through various mobile applications. The operation, which took place at 11am today, led to the arrest of two key suspects and the discovery of more than 500 million baht in circulation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312252-thai-cib-crackdown-reveals-500-million-baht-online-loan-scam/

 

Unrest brews over forced card stunts at Thai school football match

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A traditional, unity-building football competition has sparked a social media outcry, with the hashtag #EndForcedCardStunts trending.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312253-unrest-brews-over-forced-card-stunts-at-thai-school-football-match/

 

Burglary at roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng shocks community

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

An incident of burglary at a roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng, Chon Buri, shocked the community today at 9am. The local police, led by Police Captain Suradet Imjai, swiftly responded to the scene. Their investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 37 year old Sanchai, also known as Ton, was a familiar face who had been previously helped by the victims.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312254-burglary-at-roadside-restaurant-in-ban-bueng-shocks-community/

 

Loan sharks heartlessly kill Thai fruit vendor over 400 baht debt near Pattaya

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

In a shocking event, a 45 year old fruit vendor tragically lost his life after a gang of loan sharks terrorised and shot him right outside a convenience store. The victim’s girlfriend, 41 year old Saengduen revealed the heartbreaking moments leading up to the event, which happened on the evening of November 14.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312255-loan-sharks-heartlessly-kill-thai-fruit-vendor-over-400-baht-debt-near-pattaya/

 

Birthday celebration turns tragic: Man stabbed by jealous wife in Pattaya

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A birthday celebration turned tragic for a 34 year old Cambodian man when his jealous wife stabbed him in the chest after he glanced at another woman at a bar in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung District. The incident occurred in their rented room today, around 2.30am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312256-birthday-celebration-turns-tragic-man-stabbed-by-jealous-wife-in-pattaya/

 

41 Thais Stranded in Laukkaing to Return to Thailand Tomorrow

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 15 (TNA) – The first batch of 41 Thai nationals, stranded in the conflict area in Myanmar’s Laukkaing will enter Thailand through the Mae Sai checkpoint in Chiang Rai tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312265-41-thais-stranded-in-laukkaing-to-return-to-thailand-tomorrow/

 

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