Sisaket—At 11:00 PM, on November 25th, 2023, Phrai Bueng police officers received an accident report of a pickup truck that crashed into people at the Samrongphlan temple, Phrai Bueng, Sisaket. There were eight casualties and six injuries reported.

 

Tragic Accident at Temple in Sisaket : Eight Dead, Six Injured as Drunk Pickup Truck Driver Crashes into Crowd at Outdoor Movie Theater
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312629-nine-killed-and-more-than-ten-others-injured-in-truck-accident-in-si-sa-ket/

 

Second group of Thai hostages in Gaza released
 

Picture courtesy of Malay Mail

 

The Thai Foreign Ministry has released the names of the second group of Thai nationals freed from captivity by Hamas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312630-second-group-of-thai-hostages-in-gaza-released/

 

Drunk Man Survives Fall from Pattaya Hotel Balcony
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —A young man, traveling from Suphan Buri to attend the fireworks show in Pattaya, fell from the fifth floor of a hotel early on Saturday morning, November 25th. The victim, believed to have been intoxicated, survived the fall but sustained severe injuries, according to Pattaya police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312641-drunk-man-survives-fall-from-pattaya-hotel-balcony/

 

Tragic Wedding Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Groom Takes Own Life After Altercation
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima—At 11:00 PM, on November 25th, 2023, Wang Nam Khiao police officers received a mass shooting report at a wedding ceremony in Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima. There were five casualties in total reported including the bride and groom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312642-tragic-wedding-shooting-leaves-five-dead-groom-takes-own-life-after-altercation/

 

Thai Health Ministry dealing with potential spread of respiratory illness from China

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health has adopted four precautionary measures to cope with a respiratory illness which is now spreading among children in northern China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312643-thai-health-ministry-dealing-with-potential-spread-of-respiratory-illness-from-china/

 

Iran says it helped broker release of Thais held in Gaza
 

 

Tehran, Iran  – Iran said Saturday it helped broker the surprise release of Thai nationals who had been held by Palestinian militants in war-ravaged Gaza since their shock attack on Israel last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312644-iran-says-it-helped-broker-release-of-thais-held-in-gaza/

 

Police name three in hunt for suspects in Khlong Toei shootings

 

 

Bangkok police have asked the public to report any sightings or information on the whereabouts of three suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shootings of a school teacher and an Uthenthawai vocational student in the Khlong Toei area earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312645-police-name-three-in-hunt-for-suspects-in-khlong-toei-shootings/

 

Pattaya Mayor Orders Serious Probe into Motorbike Taxi Driver Who Allegedly Charged Passenger 1600 Baht
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngamphichet has instructed the Pattaya police to conduct a serious investigation into an alleged motorbike taxi driver who charged a passenger over 1,600 baht for a brief transit to the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival on Friday, November 24th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312646-pattaya-mayor-orders-serious-probe-into-motorbike-taxi-driver-who-allegedly-charged-passenger-1600-baht/

 

Thai Woman Arrested for Allegedly Swindling Turkish Man She Met on Dating App
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pattaya—On November 24th, 2023, Thai tourist investigative teams captured a Thai woman in Mueang, Rayong, who allegedly stole money from a Turkish man after dating on an online application for three days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312647-thai-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-swindling-turkish-man-she-met-on-dating-app/

 

Pattaya International Fireworks Festival Finale Concludes with Dazzling Display
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —On the evening of November 25th, the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2023 concluded in magnificent style, illuminating the Pattaya Beach skyline with a breathtaking display of pyrotechnics and lights from five leading countries worldwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312648-pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-finale-concludes-with-dazzling-display/

 

Review Of Case Escaped Prisoner Claims Was Unfairly Handled Ordered
by TNR Staff

 

Chaovalit Thongduang, aka Sia Paeng Nanode. Top photo: Matichon

 

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Amnat Jedcharoenruk today (Nov. 25) ordered a review of a case that a prisoner who has been on the run in the south for weeks claimed in a widely-circulated video clip was handled unfairly, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312649-review-of-case-escaped-prisoner-claims-was-unfairly-handled-ordered/

 

Thai prime minister’s bold plan to bring back Thai talent: Land Bridge and BCG economy
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Prestige Hong Kong

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unveils a bigger agenda to lure back Thai professionals working abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312650-thai-prime-minister’s-bold-plan-to-bring-back-thai-talent-land-bridge-and-bcg-economy/

 

Mentally unstable RTN officer causes chaos in Krabi province
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Ejan

 

A Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officer in camouflage attire, exhibiting signs of mental instability, wreaked havoc on the streets in Krabi province. The individual, whose erratic behaviour was caught on camera and widely shared on social media, was confirmed to be a genuine naval officer based at the Phang Nga Navy base.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312651-mentally-unstable-rtn-officer-causes-chaos-in-krabi-province/

 

Former police commissioner linked to Saudi jewel theft dies
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Chalor Kerdthes, the former police commissioner implicated in the infamous Saudi royal jewellery theft case, passed away at the age of 85. He succumbed to heart failure at Maharaj Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima on November 24.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312652-former-police-commissioner-linked-to-saudi-jewel-theft-dies/

 

TAT’s Loi Krathong Festival 2023 kicks off Thailand Winter Festival
By Kittisak Phalaharn 

 

BANGKOK (TAT) —  On 26 November 2023, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting all to experience one of Thailand’s oldest and most colourful festivals while gaining insights into the charming traditions of Chiang Mai, Roi Et, Samut Songkhram, Sukhothai, and Tak at the Loi Krathong Festival 2023 at Bangkok’s Phadung Krung Kasem Canal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312653-tat’s-loi-krathong-festival-2023-kicks-off-thailand-winter-festival/

 

Tham Luang cave set to welcome tourists to historic rescue site
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Navy Seal Facebook

 

The renowned Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, the site of the gripping Wild Boars football team rescue five years ago, is set to welcome tour groups to Chamber 3 on December 15. This initiative is led by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312654-tham-luang-cave-set-to-welcome-tourists-to-historic-rescue-site/

 

Thai village bans road rice drying after tragic motorcycle accident
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A Thai village headman imposed a ban on drying rice on the roads, following a fatal accident involving a young motorcyclist who collided with a pile of rice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312655-thai-village-bans-road-rice-drying-after-tragic-motorcycle-accident/

 

Notorious motorcycle gang Waterless Trip causes chaos in Phetchabun
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of แบงค์รั่ว ของมันแจ๋ว Facebook

 

The notorious Waterless Trip, a motorcycle gang infamous for its rowdy behaviour, recently descended upon Phetchaboon Province for a visit to Phu Thap Boek. Locals voiced strong complaints about the group’s reckless road behaviour, including running red lights, creating traffic congestion, and producing excessive noise from their vehicles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312656-notorious-motorcycle-gang-waterless-trip-causes-chaos-in-phetchabun/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 27 November 2023
 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1312661-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-27-november-2023/

 

Visa-free travel policies boost global tourism and economy
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Apichart Jinakul/Bangkok Post

 

Countries worldwide are recognising the importance of travel freedom in bolstering their economies and accelerating the recovery post-pandemic. As tourism and trade flourish without border restrictions, governments are implementing strategies to enhance their tourism competitiveness, such as visa-free travel policies and the digitalisation of pre-travel processes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312664-visa-free-travel-policies-boost-global-tourism-and-economy/

 

Anutin Leads Medical Team in Urgent Organ Transplant Operation
 

 

In a groundbreaking mission, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, also Minister of Public Health and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, accompanied a team of surgeons to urgently perform organ transplant surgeries in Sakon Nakhon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312658-anutin-leads-medical-team-in-urgent-organ-transplant-operation/

 

Korean Man Threatens Balcony Jump, Deceived by Thai Woman in Pattaya

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On November 26th, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Pattaya City Police received a distress call about a foreigner exhibiting erratic behavior in a high-end condominium.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312657-korean-man-threatens-balcony-jump-deceived-by-thai-woman-in-pattaya/

 

Thailand intensifies fight against online fraud
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: aubank.in

 

A heightened crackdown on online fraud and call centre scams is in motion, as directed by Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312666-thailand-intensifies-fight-against-online-fraud/

 

Thai military officer fatally shot after high-speed pursuit
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A 22 year old military officer from the Royal Thai Armed Forces, identified as Ekkarat Suea-am, was fatally shot after a high-speed pursuit involving an aggressive pickup truck driver in Prachin Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312673-thai-military-officer-fatally-shot-after-high-speed-pursuit/

 

Hamas Frees 3 More Thais, 15 Likely Still Detained
by TNR Staff

 

The three Thai men being greeted and undergoing checkup at an Israeli hospital after their release last night (Israel time). Photos: Naewna

 

THE FOREIGN MINISTRY early this morning (Nov. 27) announced that a third group of three Thai hostages were released by Hamas last night (Israel time) taking the total set free to 17 with 10 freed first and four others on Saturday, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312675-hamas-frees-3-more-thais-15-likely-still-detained/

 

December horoscope: Astrologer reveals fortune in Thai baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

As the year-end approaches, astrologer Thosporn cautions zodiac signs to stay vigilant during the final month of this year. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312677-december-horoscope-astrologer-reveals-fortune-in-thai-baht/

 

Thai deputy PM raises concerns over MFP’s political amnesty bill
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thailand Smart City Expo.

 

Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expressed reservations about the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) political amnesty bill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312680-thai-deputy-pm-raises-concerns-over-mfp’s-political-amnesty-bill/

 

Vehicle swept into waterfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat rains
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: Sanook

 

Amid incessant rainfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a vehicle was swept away by a powerful stream of water, causing a young interior decorator to plunge into a waterfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312682-vehicle-swept-into-waterfall-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-rains/

 

Peace dialogue: Chatchai to head panel in far south, says PM Srettha
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appointed Chatchai Bangchuad, the deputy secretary-general of the National Security Council (NSC), as the head of the government’s peace dialogue panel in the far South, replacing Gen Wanlop Rugsanaoh. The latter’s term concluded after the constitution of the new government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312683-peace-dialogue-chatchai-to-head-panel-in-far-south-says-pm-srettha/

 

What you should do for Loy Krathong 2023
by of Jimmy Donovan

 

Image by Alexey Demidov via Pexels

 

The History of the Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong, meaning “floating basket,” is a Thai holiday in which people congregate along the kingdom’s waterways to release decorated floating relics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312685-what-you-should-do-for-loy-krathong-2023/