Motorbike accident near central Thailand temple sparks police investigation
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A motorbike accident involving two fatalities occurred at around 2.30am today on the Bang Khan-Nong Suea road in Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312688-motorbike-accident-near-central-thailand-temple-sparks-police-investigation/

 

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South Korean man goes on rampage in Pattaya after being scammed by Thai girlfriend
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา

 

A distraught South Korean man went on a rampage yesterday by discarding 100,000 baht banknotes and trying to leap from the eighth floor of a Pattaya condominium after losing money to a Thai girlfriend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312657-korean-man-threatens-balcony-jump-deceived-by-thai-woman-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18513453

 

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Revolutionizing Rail Travel: Hua Hin Station’s Major Upgrade
By Editorial Staff

 

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine rail travel in Thailand, Hua Hin Railway Station is gearing up for a momentous shift. An exclusive video tour unveils the station’s interiors, providing a sneak peek before the official opening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312382-new-elevated-hua-hin-train-station-set-to-open-on-december-11/?do=findComment&comment=18513486

Mentally ill Thai man beats victim to death with pestle in Bangkok (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ คลองหันแดง นิวส์

A mentally ill Thai man used a pestle to beat his male victim to death in front of a house in the Bang Kae district of Bangkok at 3am yesterday, November 26.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312690-mentally-ill-thai-man-beats-victim-to-death-with-pestle-in-bangkok /

Cleanup: Over four tonnes of rubbish cleared from Rang Kai Bay, Phuket
by Mitch Conno

 

Photo: DMCR

 

This past weekend the serene Rang Kai Bay, located at Koh Racha Noi to the south of Phuket, bore witness to a significant environmental action. More than four tonnes of rubbish and debris were hauled away from this picturesque locale, a hotspot for dive tourism, during an extensive beach and underwater cleanup.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312710-cleanup-over-four-tonnes-of-rubbish-cleared-from-rang-kai-bay-phuket/

 

Belgian man found dead at house in Chiang Mai, murder suspected
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Amarin News

 

The lifeless body of a Belgian man was discovered with a bag over his head after a Thai maid stumbled upon his suicide note in a Chiang Mai province residence. Thai police suspect murder rather than suicide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312712-belgian-man-found-dead-at-house-in-chiang-mai-murder-suspected/

 

Billionaire Anne’s slide to bankruptcy
 

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip

 

The meteoric rise and fall of Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, a transgender businesswoman, has been of epic proportions. Just a few months ago, she was flying high, having made global headlines when her company, JKN Global Group Public Company Limited, acquired the Miss Universe Organization (MUO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312713-billionaire-anne’s-slide-to-bankruptcy/

 

Thailand's focus on tourist numbers & visas, expats complain : Tim Newton Today - Nov 27 
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312722-thailands-focus-on-tourist-numbers-visas-expats-complain-tim-newton-today-nov-27/

 

Thailand’s “crazy man who loves planting trees” dies, aged 77

 

Pol Sub-Lt Vichai Sureeyut

 

Pol Sub-Lt Vichai Sureeyut, a former police officer who was affectionately called a “crazy man who loves planting trees” and was responsible for planting more than three million trees since 1988 in his home district of Prang Gu, in the north-eastern province of Si Sa Ket, died last Saturday night at the age of 77.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312740-thailand’s-“crazy-man-who-loves-planting-trees”-dies-aged-77/

 

Digital options for floating your krathong

 

 

Today is Loy Krathong Day. For those who are unable to visit places to celebrate, some agencies are offering the option to float krathongs (festive baskets) online

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312742-digital-options-for-floating-your-krathong/

 

Thailand launches no smoking or drinking campaign on parliament grounds

 

 

The Parliament has decided to ban the smoking of cigarettes, vaping and alcoholic drinks on parliament grounds in a campaign to make parliament a permanent non-smoking area. The announcement coincides with National Public Health Day today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312743-thailand-launches-no-smoking-or-drinking-campaign-on-parliament-grounds/

Chinese beggars arrested in Bangkok working the region

 

 

An investigation into the six Chinese beggars recently arrested in Bangkok has revealed that some had previously worked as beggars in Malaysia and Singapore, according to a senior Thai immigration police official on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312744-chinese-beggars-arrested-in-bangkok-working-the-region/

 

SET joins hands with SGX Group to move forward the Thailand-Singapore DR Linkage project

 

 

BANGKOK (SET) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX Group) have further strengthened investment links, expanding opportunities for investors to access securities of both countries via depositary receipt (DR), under the collaborative project called Thailand-Singapore DR Linkage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312745-set-joins-hands-with-sgx-group-to-move-forward-the-thailand-singapore-dr-linkage-project/

 

Thai-Malaysia Leaders Jointly Explore New Border Crossing Point

 

 

SONGKHLA, Nov 27 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, joined by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has visited Sadao district to inspect the development of the Thai-Malaysian border area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312746-thai-malaysia-leaders-jointly-explore-new-border-crossing-point/

 

Thailand ranks bottom of the pile with ASEAN English score

 

PHOTO: Reddit

 

Thailand has fared poorly in the English Proficiency Index 2023 from EF, the global English teaching institute.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312747-thailand-ranks-bottom-of-the-pile-with-asean-english-score/

Russian MMA brothers cleared of all charges after violent robbery in Phuket

 

PHOTO: Instagram

 

A Russian MMA fighter and his brother have had all charges against them dropped, after they were arrested in connection with a violent burglary in north Phuket back in September.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312748-russian-mma-brothers-cleared-of-all-charges-after-violent-robbery-in-phuket/

 

Russian arrested in Satun for illegal financial transactions

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

 

A Russian man has been arrested in southern Thailand for alleged involvement in illegal online financial transactions. According to a Phuket Express report, the transactions generated over a billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312749-russian-arrested-in-satun-for-illegal-financial-transactions/

 

Media neutrality questioned by Thai citizens, NIDA Poll reveals

 

Photo: Freepik

 

A recent public opinion survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), shed light on the perceptions of Thai citizens regarding media neutrality. The survey carried out from November 21 to November 24 amongst individuals aged 18 years and older across various regions, education backgrounds, professions and income levels, gathered responses from a total of 1,310 participants. The results revealed fascinating insights.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312750-media-neutrality-questioned-by-thai-citizens-nida-poll-reveals/

 

Job-jitters in Thailand: Employment growth hits five-quarter low

 

Photo: Freepik

 

The state planning agency of Thailand revealed today that the country’s employment growth has slowed to a five-quarter low of 1.3% year-on-year in the third quarter amid a sluggish economy and weak demand for exports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312751-job-jitters-in-thailand-employment-growth-hits-five-quarter-low/

Surin Beach sunbeds mysteriously vanish, sparking tourist speculation in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy of @ghostofphuket

 

A sudden and unexplained removal of sunbeds from the popular Surin Beach in Phuket has left tourists and locals alike perplexed. The event occurred last week, with only one operator, the Surin Beach Club, left unaffected, leading to a surge in inquiries and speculation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312752-surin-beach-sunbeds-mysteriously-vanish-sparking-tourist-speculation-in-phuket/

Phuket paves way for new visa for parents of international school students

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

Phuket officials are paving the way for a new visa category, aimed specifically at parents of children studying in international schools. However, this new visa provision is not without its safeguarding measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312753-phuket-paves-way-for-new-visa-for-parents-of-international-school-students/

 

Foreign duo sparks backlash for road trip cannabis cruise in Bangkok

 

Photo via Facebook/ Red Skull

 

Two foreign men faced criticism from Thai netizens after a video of them smoking cannabis on a motorcycle on a road in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok went viral on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312755-foreign-duo-sparks-backlash-for-road-trip-cannabis-cruise-in-bangkok/

 

Thai-Italian man arrested for stealing petrol in Bangkok

 

Photo via Facebook/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้

 

Police arrested a half-Thai, half-Italian man for stealing 2,600 baht worth of fuel from a petrol station in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312757-thai-italian-man-arrested-for-stealing-petrol-in-bangkok/

 

Thai woman’s 20-kilometre vow at shrine unlocks divorce after five-year marathon

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai woman honoured a vow at the Kampaeng Phet City Pillar Shrine in the northern province of Kampaeng Phet after she successfully divorced her ex-husband after five years of trying by running 20 kilometres.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312758-thai-woman’s-20-kilometre-vow-at-shrine-unlocks-divorce-after-five-year-marathon/

 

Nakhon Ratchasima abuzz as lottery ticket prices reach 130 baht

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Lottery enthusiasts in Nakhon Ratchasima are buzzing with anticipation as the Government Lottery Office is set to announce the draw on December 1. Hot numbers related to the provincial governor, Siam Sirimongkol, such as his age and vehicle registration number, are in high demand. The price per ticket has risen to 130 baht due to the increased interest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312759-nakhon-ratchasima-abuzz-as-lottery-ticket-prices-reach-130-baht/

Fortune teller tricks Thai woman into sex and 14 million baht loss

 

Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD 36

 

A Thai woman issued a warning to others after a fortune teller tricked her into paying more than 14 million baht for rituals and lured her into having sex with him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312760-fortune-teller-tricks-thai-woman-into-sex-and-14-million-baht-loss/

 

Man arrested for theft and fraudulent card use in central Thailand

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A 29 year old man was apprehended by authorities for multiple charges including theft and fraudulent use of another person’s electronic card in the Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. The arresting team consisted of officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau 2, who acted on an arrest warrant issued on November 17.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312761-man-arrested-for-theft-and-fraudulent-card-use-in-central-thailand/

 

“Nong Milk” wins second drone racing championship in Malaysia

 

File photo : Wanya Wanphong or Nong Milk

 

Sixteen-year-old Wanya Wanphong or Nong Milk, won the overall Drone Racing – first person view (FPV) championship, held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312763-“nong-milk”-wins-second-drone-racing-championship-in-malaysia/

 

Thailand Champions Community-Led Efforts on World AIDS Day

 

 

Senior Advisor on Research and Policy at the HIV Research and Innovation Institute, Professor Dr. Praphan Phanuphak, has expressed optimism about Thailand’s ability to end AIDS.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312765-thailand-champions-community-led-efforts-on-world-aids-day/

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