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

 

Thailand ranks bottom of the pile with ASEAN English score

 

PHOTO: Reddit

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

 

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/

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/

Drunk driving crackdown: Patong police launches bold initiative
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo: Patong Police

 

An innovative approach to combat drunk driving has been launched by the Patong Police Station in Phuket. Tourists who are unable to drive back to their accommodation due to intoxication can now reach out to local police officers for assistance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312776-drunk-driving-crackdown-patong-police-launches-bold-initiative/ 

Missing Russian Man Found Dead after Road Accident in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket –A missing Russian man was found dead after a road accident in Karon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312778-missing-russian-man-found-dead-after-road-accident-in-phuket/

 

Phuket Tourist Police Investigates Russian Allegedly Working Illegally at Tour Booth
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket –The Phuket Tourist Police inspected a tour booth in Patong after they were notified by concerned citizens that a Russian was allegedly working illegally selling tour packages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312777-phuket-tourist-police-investigates-russian-allegedly-working-illegally-at-tour-booth/

 

Lively Digital Loy Krathong Festival At Ong Ang Canal
by TNR Staff

 

Image of the digital Loy Krathong event at Ong Ang canal that Thai Rath’s photographers captured last night, Nov. 27, 2023. Credit: Thai Rath

 

FOR THE first time ever a digital Loy Krathong event took place at Bangkok’s Ong Ang canal last night (Nov. 27) in an effort to preserve waterways and solve the problem of residual garbage and in doing so save our planet by reducing global warming, Thai Rath and TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312780-lively-digital-loy-krathong-festival-at-ong-ang-canal/

 

Pattaya Police Hold Special Thank You Event for Tourists
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Police on Sunday organized a special thank-you event dedicated to tourists. This initiative sought to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the visitors, both domestic and international, who contribute significantly to Pattaya’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312783-pattaya-police-hold-special-thank-you-event-for-tourists/

 

Two People Injured in Shooting Rampage in Chonburi
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — In a shocking incident that unfolded on November 25th, two Thai individuals sustained gunshot wounds following an altercation involving a makeshift firearm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312784-two-people-injured-in-shooting-rampage-in-chonburi/

 

Tax Refund Backed Shopping Sprees By Well-To-Do To Kick Off Soon
By Thai Newsroom

 

A representative image of shopping to claim tax refund by the well-to-do.

 

DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION will likely grow due to anticipated shopping sprees by well-to-do people, given a tax refund campaign during an early part of next year

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312786-tax-refund-backed-shopping-sprees-by-well-to-do-to-kick-off-soon/

 

Thai Police Raid Unveils Illegal Cigarettes and Alcohol Worth 75 Million Baht
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On November 25th, 2023, Mr. Nitipat Songnetichawalit, the Prachinburi excise officer, and relevant officials publicly revealed a raid operation on illegal cigarettes and other alcoholic beverages worth more than 75 million baht at a postal center in Kabinburi, Prachinburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312787-thai-police-raid-unveils-illegal-cigarettes-and-alcohol-worth-75-million-baht/

 

Low Chinese tourist influx despite Thailand’s visa exemption policy
by Top 

 

Image via เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin, Facebook

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unveiled an update on the nation’s tourism landscape following the introduction of a visa exemption policy, at a media briefing held at noon on November 25.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312790-low-chinese-tourist-influx-despite-thailand’s-visa-exemption-policy/

 

Disturbing Incident Unfolds in Thalang: Man with Mental Health Issues Accused of Assaulting Women
 

Picture: Daily News

 

In an alarming occurrence that transpired within the vicinity, a 34-year-old individual, purportedly grappling with mental health issues, has been accused of engaging in unwarranted and distressing actions against multiple young women while operating a motorbike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312781-disturbing-incident-unfolds-in-thalang-man-with-mental-health-issues-accused-of-assaulting-women/

 

Jordanian Begging Gang Exploits Children at Bangkok ATMs, Prompting Arrests

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Lieutenant General Itthipol Itthisanranachai, the chief of the Immigration Bureau, announced the apprehension of a Jordanian begging gang that had been causing disturbances in Bangkok's Nana district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312782-jordanian-begging-gang-exploits-children-at-bangkok-atms-prompting-arrests/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 28 November 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312792-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-28-november-2023/

 

Phuket unveils Crime Free scheme to ensure tourist safety during peak season
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis via Unsplash

 

Phuket has launched the Phuket Crime Free scheme, an initiative aimed at safeguarding international tourists during the peak season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312799-phuket-unveils-crime-free-scheme-to-ensure-tourist-safety-during-peak-season/

 

Chang’an automobile invests over 120 million baht in Thai EV parts research
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Chang’an Automobile, China’s leading automotive company, received encouragement from the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, to invest in the research and development of electric vehicle (EV) parts in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312801-chang’an-automobile-invests-over-120-million-baht-in-thai-ev-parts-research/

7km bridge over Songkhla Lake to boost southern Thailand transport
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Plans are underway to construct a 7 kilometre bridge over Songkhla Lake starting next year, a project aimed at enhancing regional transport in southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312803-7km-bridge-over-songkhla-lake-to-boost-southern-thailand-transport/

 

Family demands justice for unexplained death of 17 year old girl at welfare centre
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The death of a 17 year old girl while under the care of a welfare centre in Ratchaburi, has left her grandfather and father seeking justice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312804-family-demands-justice-for-unexplained-death-of-17-year-old-girl-at-welfare-centre/

 

Resistance to late closing times, cheap e-commerce goods flowing Thailand : Tim Newton Today - Nov 28

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312805-resistance-to-late-closing-times-cheap-e-commerce-goods-flowing-thailand-tim-newton-today-nov-28/

Thai thrill-seekers turn heads with illegal jet ski scooters on public road in Bangkok (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via YouTube/ BomOMG V2

 

Four Thai men admitted to engaging in an illegal activity by fabricating jet ski scooters and riding them on a road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. They made known that they would visit a police station to pay fines for their indiscretion today, November 28.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312806-thai-thrill-seekers-turn-heads-with-illegal-jet-ski-scooters-on-public-road-in-bangkok-video/

 

Thai NBTC to investigate 40,000 numbers linked to SMS and phone scams
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is poised to probe 40,000 numbers, suspected to be instrumental in SMS and phone scams, to apprehend the main culprits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312807-thai-nbtc-to-investigate-40000-numbers-linked-to-sms-and-phone-scams/

Palm tree falls on top of Thai man and kills him in southern Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวเวิร์คพอยท์ 23

 

A dead palm tree fell on top of a Thai man and killed him at a plantation in the southern province of Satun yesterday, November 27.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312809-palm-tree-falls-on-top-of-thai-man-and-kills-him-in-southern-thailand/

 

Aviation experts say Thai air travel will recover to pre-Covid levels next year

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Ferry Octavian

Thailand’s aviation industry is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the coming year, before reaching the top 10 worldwide in ten years’ time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312810-aviation-experts-say-thai-air-travel-will-recover-to-pre-covid-levels-next-year/

 

Bangkok university student falls from building during Loy Krathong Festival
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An 18 year old student fell from a well-known university building in central Bangkok on the night of the Loy Krathong Festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312811-bangkok-university-student-falls-from-building-during-loy-krathong-festival/

 

Air China, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines pump the brakes on December and January flights
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal
 

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

 

Major Chinese airlines such as Air China, China Eastern, and Shanghai Airlines, slam the brakes on flights for December and January.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312812-air-china-china-eastern-shanghai-airlines-pump-the-brakes-on-december-and-january-flights/

 

DSI Searches Hypermarket Chain in Contraband Pork Case

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 28 (TNA) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Monday conducted a search on a hypermarket chain after discovering the purchase of imported products from a trade partner involving in pork smuggling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312813-dsi-searches-hypermarket-chain-in-contraband-pork-case/

 

Saraburi petrol station owner shuts shop after losing over 1 million baht to deceitful customers
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ Bee P. Kanjana

 

The owner of a petrol station in the central province of Saraburi announced that she will soon close her business after losing over 1 million baht worth of fuel to dishonest customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312815-saraburi-petrol-station-owner-shuts-shop-after-losing-over-1-million-baht-to-deceitful-customers/

 

Thai FM to accompany released Hamas hostages back to Thailand
 

The third group of Thais released by Hamas is welcomed by those released earlier. //FB

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has left for Israel to accompany 17 Thai nationals, recently freed by Hamas, back to Thailand, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312817-thai-fm-to-accompany-released-hamas-hostages-back-to-thailand/

 

UPDATE:

 

Officials, private sector come together to launch “crime-free” Phuket

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: National News Bureau of Thailand

Provincial officials in Phuket are introducing a “crime-free” initiative, in cooperation with the private sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312799-phuket-unveils-crime-free-scheme-to-ensure-tourist-safety-during-peak-season/?do=findComment&comment=18515596