A drunk Indian tourist was reportedly pickpocketed by a transgender individual while passed out on Walking Street in Pattaya.

 

Drunk Indian Tourist Claims to Lose Gold Bracelet to Pattaya Transwoman

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313375-drunk-indian-tourist-claims-to-lose-gold-bracelet-to-pattaya-transwoman/

Renowned fortune-teller predicts potential misfortunes before new year 2024
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO: via rottentomatoes

 

A recent prediction by the renowned fortune-teller Mor Plai Prai Krasib hints at potential misfortunes in the three days before the new year of 2024. The seer further points to significant changes post-January, with a focus on health issues linked to flying creatures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313349-renowned-fortune-teller-predicts-potential-misfortunes-before-new-year-2024/

 

 

Thai envoy in Beijing says visa-free entry for Chinese will eventually pay off

 

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The chargé d’affaires at the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing says he’s confident the temporary visa exemption for Chinese tourists will pay off given time. Benjamin Sukanjanajtee is anxious to restore Chinese travellers’ trust in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313376-thai-envoy-in-beijing-says-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-will-eventually-pay-off/

 

Big Joke probes Pattaya sex scandal with high stakes not only for ‘Sin City’ but Thailand itself
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Big Joke or General Surachate Hakparn, spoke with reporters on Sunday in Nong Bua Lamphu province after he was ordered to take control of the investigation by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. (Inset) Scenes from the TV exposé, including footage from a video clip produced by the German suspect for Deutsche Welle TV but which has been blocked to audiences in Thailand. The DW TV crew filmed much of the documentary on location in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313392-big-joke-probes-pattaya-sex-scandal-with-high-stakes-not-only-for-‘sin-city’-but-thailand-itself/

 

Former Deputy PM warns Srettha that if he does not listen, he may spark a real economic crisis
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kobsak Sabhavasu raises his concern about the current economic approach pursued by the government of Srettha Thavisin relating to higher government expenditure and forced economic expansion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313393-former-deputy-pm-warns-srettha-that-if-he-does-not-listen-he-may-spark-a-real-economic-crisis/#replyForm

 

Truck Driver Caught After Wild Chase With Over 20 Vehicles Hit
by TNR Staff

 

The suspect upon being arrested and the truck he drove. Photo Matichon

 

A TRUCK DRIVER who zoomed to escape a police search then led them on a wild 20-kilometre chase during which he hit over 20 vehicles and slightly injured three policemen now faces five charges, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Dec. 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313394-truck-driver-caught-after-wild-chase-with-over-20-vehicles-hit/

 

Myanmar Man in Banglamung Dies After Horrific Machine Accident at a Local Factory
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Banglamung –A Myanmar worker died after he was trapped and then crushed by a grinding machine at a factory in Banglamung.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313395-myanmar-man-in-banglamung-dies-after-horrific-machine-accident-at-a-local-factory/

 

Pattaya Suspected Wire Thief Electrocuted to Death
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —A young man in Pattaya met a tragic end on December 3rd when he was electrocuted to death. The incident occurred at an abandoned rental room in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313396-pattaya-suspected-wire-thief-electrocuted-to-death/

 

Russian Man Allegedly Causes Public Disturbance Near Nai Yang Beach in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket –A Russian man allegedly caused a public disturbance near a well-known beach in Thalang over the past weekend, but everything turned out fine in the end.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313397-russian-man-allegedly-causes-public-disturbance-near-nai-yang-beach-in-phuket/

 

Ukrainian Man Allegedly Attacked and Extorted for Money in Chalong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong –A Ukrainian man allegedly was attacked and extorted for money in Chalong last week say Phuket Tourist Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313398-ukrainian-man-allegedly-attacked-and-extorted-for-money-in-chalong/

 

Transgender woman brutally murdered in Kanchanaburi: Robbery suspected
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A brutal murder has shocked the local community in Kanchanaburi province, where a 38-year-old transgender woman was found dead in her bedroom, shot through the head.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313399-transgender-woman-brutally-murdered-in-kanchanaburi-robbery-suspected/

 

Thailand’s weekly Covid-19 cases surge over 500 with three fatalities
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok One.

The Department of Disease Control in Thailand (DDC) reported a sudden surge in weekly Covid-19 cases with over 500 new patients and three fatalities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313400-thailand’s-weekly-covid-19-cases-surge-over-500-with-three-fatalities/

 

Fire Destroys Luxury Restaurant in Thalang – VIDEO
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A fire has destroyed a luxury restaurant owned by a foreigner in Thalang with many millions of baht of damages, say Thalang Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313402-fire-destroys-luxury-restaurant-in-thalang-–-video/

Mobile App Taxi Driver Attacked While Picking Up Passenger at a Beach Club in Cherng Talay

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A mobile application taxi driver sustained injuries after he was attacked by several men while he was picking a passenger up at a beach club in Cherng Talay, according to a police report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313403-mobile-app-taxi-driver-attacked-while-picking-up-passenger-at-a-beach-club-in-cherng-talay/

 

Thai Authorities Seize Over 400,000 Amphetamine Pills After Shootout with Suspected Drug Smugglers in Chiang Mai
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Chiang Mai—At 2:00 AM, on December 2nd, 2023, Pha Mueang military patrol squads encountered a caravan of drug smugglers and battled for more than 5 minutes in the Ban Muang Chum area, Fang, Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313404-thai-authorities-seize-over-400000-amphetamine-pills-after-shootout-with-suspected-drug-smugglers-in-chiang-mai/

 

Chonburi Husband Arrested After Threatening Wife and Child with Gun
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — A 53-year-old man was arrested after threatening his wife and child with a gun in the Khao Mai Kaeo area of Chonburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313405-chonburi-husband-arrested-after-threatening-wife-and-child-with-gun/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 5 December 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313407-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-5-december-2023/

 

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Bus accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan: 14 dead, 35 injured
By Online Reporter

 

 

At least 14 people were killed and 35 others injured when a tour bus left the road and crashed into a tree in Thap Sakae, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313409-bus-accident-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-14-dead-35-injured/

 

Fatal Collision: Trailer Truck Overturns, Claims Driver's Life in Bangkok
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a tragic incident on December 5, 2023, at 2:00 AM, a collision between a trailer truck and a gravel-laden vehicle led to a fatal overturn on Ratchaphruek Road, near Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313408-fatal-collision-trailer-truck-overturns-claims-drivers-life-in-bangkok/

 

Tragic Love Triangle Ends in Double Fatality Shooting Incident

 

 

Chanthaburi—In a chilling act of revenge, a scorned young man, haunted by the memories of his past relationship, shot his new girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself, succumbing to his wounds in a desperate attempt to escape guilt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313410-tragic-love-triangle-ends-in-double-fatality-shooting-incident/

 

PM Srettha will make a 5-day trip to Japan next week
 

File photo : Thai PM Srettha Thavisin

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay a five-day visit to Japan on December 14-18 that will include scheduled meetings with the Japanese and Asean leaders as well as leading private sectors, according to a highly placed source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313416-pm-srettha-will-make-a-5-day-trip-to-japan-next-week/

 

Thailand Remembers King Bhumibol with Nationwide Tributes
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thailand is gearing up to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Birthday Anniversary on December 5, a day also celebrated as National Day and Father’s Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313418-thailand-remembers-king-bhumibol-with-nationwide-tributes/

Iconic Hua Hin Railway Station set to be preserved as new modern facility opens
By Online Reporter

 

File photo

The iconic Hua Hin Railway Station is set to be preserved as a historical site, amidst preparations to shift railway operations to the new, modern station from December 11th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313420-iconic-hua-hin-railway-station-set-to-be-preserved-as-new-modern-facility-opens/

 

Thai PM plans revision of 5.1 billion baht for national art and culture
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Royal Thai Government

Yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced plans to revise the substantial sum of 5.1 billion baht (US$145 million), originally designated for the promotion initiatives of national art and culture by the National Soft Power Development Committee (NSPDC). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313423-thai-pm-plans-revision-of-51-billion-baht-for-national-art-and-culture/

 

Parliament to consult on charter amendment referendum
by Mitch Connor 

 

PHOTO: via CGTN

Upon the resumption of the Parliament session on December 12, MPs and senators will be consulted on the method of conducting a referendum on a charter amendment, revealed the head of a referendum hearing sub-panel, Nikorn Chamnong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313425-parliament-to-consult-on-charter-amendment-referendum/

Thai government approves 8 billion baht scheme to tackle PM2.5 pollution
by Alex Morgan 

 

 PHOTO: via food print

 

To mitigate the escalating PM2.5 pollution problem, the government recently approved a scheme worth 8 billion baht designed to incentivise sugarcane farmers to modify their harvesting methods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313427-thai-government-approves-8-billion-baht-scheme-to-tackle-pm25-pollution/

 

German documentary reignites sex tourism concerns for Thailand’s Pattaya

by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

Concerns are being raised about the potential damage to Thailand’s overall tourism market due to a documentary by German media organisation Deutsche Welle (DW), which highlights Pattaya as a sex tourism destination. This documentary is currently blocked in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313429-german-documentary-reignites-sex-tourism-concerns-for-thailand’s-pattaya/

 

Pattaya sex tourism documentary “damages Thai reputation” : Tim Newton Today - Dec 5

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313431-pattaya-sex-tourism-documentary-“damages-thai-reputation”-tim-newton-today-dec-5/

 

Drunk police officer kills motorcyclist in Kanchanaburi
by Mitch Connor

 

Anti-Drunk Driver activists rally to stop a 4am curfew extension. (via Marco Verch Flickr)
Photo courtesy of Marco Verch (Flickr)

 

A fatal drink driving accident unfolded in Kanchanaburi, when an inebriated police officer struck a motorcycle, instantly killing the rider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313432-drunk-police-officer-kills-motorcyclist-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Revenue officials dismissed as NACC uncovers Bt2 billion in bank accounts
 

File photo : Sornchai Chuvichien, NACC assistant secretary-general

A Revenue Department official, attached to Bang Sao Thong district in Samut Prakan province, and three associates have been ruled by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to be “unusually rich” for having about 2.1 billion baht in their bank accounts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313438-revenue-officials-dismissed-as-nacc-uncovers-bt2-billion-in-bank-accounts/