A BAR IN BANGKOK was raided in the wee hours today (Dec.10) with 122 bargoers found to have used drugs, police said. A task force of police and administrative officials raided the boisterous bar named Sonic on Pradit Manutham road in Lard Prao district

 

Illegal Bangkok Bar Raided, 100-Plus Drug Users Found
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313966-illegal-bangkok-bar-raided-100-plus-drug-users-found/

Two Indian Tourists Killed As Van Crashes Into Truck
by TNR Staff

 

 

TWO INDIAN tourists died and four others plus the driver got injured while travelling from southern Hat Yai city to Bangkok after their van slammed into a 10-wheel truck in Chumphon province, Siam Rath newspaper said this morning (Dec. 9).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313968-two-indian-tourists-killed-as-van-crashes-into-truck/

Thai Authorities to Impose Sobering-Up Areas to Prevent Drunk Driving Amid 4AM Bar Closings
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Matichon

National —Entertainment venues that are set to stay open until 4 AM in line with the Thai government’s policy have been ordered to set up sobering-up areas to prevent patrons from driving home drunk.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313970-thai-authorities-to-impose-sobering-up-areas-to-prevent-drunk-driving-amid-4am-bar-closings/

 

Thai Airways Issues Public Apology After Passenger was Scalded by Hot Coffee Spill on Flight
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On December 10th, 2023, Thai Airways International PCL publicly apologized to a Thai passenger as one of the flight attendants spilled hot coffee over him on December 8th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313971-thai-airways-issues-public-apology-after-passenger-was-scalded-by-hot-coffee-spill-on-flight/

 

Under Construction Condo’s Fire Escape Collapses, 3 Houses Damaged
by TNR Staff 

 

The damage caused by the collapse of the fire escape at a condo being built in Nonthaburi. Photos: Naewna

 

THE EXTERNAL fire escape of a luxury condo under construction in Nonthaburi city suddenly collapsed yesterday (Dec. 8) damaging three adjacent houses but fortunately no one was injured, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313972-under-construction-condo’s-fire-escape-collapses-3-houses-damaged/

 

200 People Flee Shooting At Cambodian Workers’ Futsal Match
by TNR Staff

 

Scene of the shooting at a futsal match this afternoon, Dec. 10, 2023. Photos: Matichon

 

AROUND 200 people fled in panic after gunshots were fired at a friendly futsal match between two groups of Cambodian workers in Khu Khot area of Pathum Thani province this afternoon (Dec. 10) but fortunately no one got injured, TV Channel 7 and Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313973-200-people-flee-shooting-at-cambodian-workers’-futsal-match/

 

Srettha Pledges Education System Overhaul
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has held past governments accountable for the nation’s poor performance in recent international educational assessments, as reflected in the latest OECD PISA test results. His newly formed government, in office for three months, is committed to revamping the Thai education system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313974-srettha-pledges-education-system-overhaul/

 

Thai Airways resolves seating dispute following passenger complaint
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Thai Airways

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) convened with Thai Airways International Public Co. Ltd. yesterday, December 8 following a passenger’s complaint that surfaced on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313975-thai-airways-resolves-seating-dispute-following-passenger-complaint/

Brutal murder mystery in Srisaket solved with a shocking family confession
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A shocking case of a man’s brutal murder has been cracked in Srisaket, Thailand. A gruesome discovery of the body of a 48 year old man was made near a reservoir, Huay Haed, between the village of Ban Na and Ban Pho. His body bore deep stab wounds, inflicted by a sharp object, on his neck, chest, and back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313976-brutal-murder-mystery-in-srisaket-solved-with-a-shocking-family-confession/

 

Convict found hiding in hospital where he was being treated

 

 

Police in Chon Buri province have re-apprehended a convict who, with the help of his wife, had escaped from his guarded hospital bed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313977-convict-found-hiding-in-hospital-where-he-was-being-treated/

 

Abhisit quits Democrat party
 

File photo : Abhisit Vejjajiva

Former Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva announced his resignation from the party at its general meeting today, after he was nominated as a candidate for the party’s leadership by Chuan Leekpai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313978-abhisit-quits-democrat-party/

 

UPDATE:

 

Chalermchai, the new Democrat party leader

 

 

Chalermchai Srion was elected the new Democrat Party leader today, pledging to rebuild party unity, lead the party forward and uphold the party’s principles and ideologies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313978-abhisit-quits-democrat-party/?do=findComment&comment=18543917

Treatment anywhere’: A new era dawns for Thailand’s universal healthcare scheme  

 

 

“We are revolutionizing the country’s public healthcare. The paradigm will change for the first time in 20 years,” said Dr Surapong Suebwonglee, secretary to the National Healthcare Service Plan Development Committee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313979-treatment-anywhere’-a-new-era-dawns-for-thailand’s-universal-healthcare-scheme/

 

New Police Commander Ramps Up Tourist Safety Measures in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — In a bid to enhance safety, the newly-appointed commander of Chonburi Provincial Police conducted a patrol alongside Pattaya Police, Tourist Police, and the Banglamung District Chief at Pattaya Walking Street yesterday, December 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313980-new-police-commander-ramps-up-tourist-safety-measures-in-pattaya/

 

New minimum wages are too low and need review : PM
 

PM Srettha Thavisin is greeted by people during his visit to Kanchanaburi yesterday.//Photo : PM Facebook

The prime minister is not satisfied with the Wage Committee’s Friday decision on the new minimum wages in Thailand, saying that they are too low and promising a review.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313981-new-minimum-wages-are-too-low-and-need-review-pm/

 

DITP Tackles Healthcare Costs in Private Hospitals

by Krajangwit Johjit

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is implementing measures to control drug prices and medical service charges in private hospitals, aiming to ease the burden of living costs. Led by DITP Director-General Wattanasak Sur-iam, the agency has initiated talks with the Private Hospital Association, seeking collaboration from over 300 private hospitals to adhere to legal standards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313982-ditp-tackles-healthcare-costs-in-private-hospitals/

 

Late night inferno destroys family home in Ratchaburi
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Firefighters were called to extinguish a blazing inferno that had engulfed a house late at night. The property belongs to a man who had left it in the care of his grandson and his family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313983-late-night-inferno-destroys-family-home-in-ratchaburi/

 

Important information for anyone using the new Hua Hin Train Station
By Online Reporter

 

 

The much-anticipated new Hua Hin Train Station is set to commence its operations next week, marking a significant development in the region’s transportation network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313984-important-information-for-anyone-using-the-new-hua-hin-train-station/

 

Thai PM pledges support for a “People’s Constitution”
 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Sunday that a “People’s Constitution” is the ultimate goal of the government and all of Thai society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313989-thai-pm-pledges-support-for-a-“people’s-constitution”/

 

Police Rescue Lost Pit Bulls: Prompt Action Ensures Safety of Community

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a swift response to a distress call, officers from the Chai Prakan Police Station in Nonthaburi, Thailand, took on the responsibility of caring for two stray Pit Bulls discovered near a residential area. Concerned about the safety of locals, especially the proximity of the dogs to a mother dog, the police conducted a thorough investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313986-police-rescue-lost-pit-bulls-prompt-action-ensures-safety-of-community/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 11 December 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313992-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-11-december-2023/

 

Olympic Gold Medalist Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
 

 

In a recent development, Somrak Kamsing, the renowned Olympic gold medalist in boxing, has categorically denied allegations of assaulting a 17-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313987-olympic-gold-medalist-denies-sexual-assault-allegations/

 

Vietnamese Woman Expresses Gratitude to Thai Police for Swift Assistance After Harrowing Incident

 

 

In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, a Vietnamese woman extended her thanks to Thai police for their prompt and caring response after she was threatened by a motorbike taxi driver in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313993-vietnamese-woman-expresses-gratitude-to-thai-police-for-swift-assistance-after-harrowing-incident/

 

Lamduan drug gang apprehended in high-speed chase by operation unit 238
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Operation Unit 238, tasked with protecting the city of Lamduan, successfully apprehended a drug gang following a high-speed car chase. The operation ended with two young men in custody and almost 70,000 methamphetamine pills confiscated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313999-lamduan-drug-gang-apprehended-in-high-speed-chase-by-operation-unit-238/    

 

Surat Thani man shoots brother-in-law over land dispute
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A brutal domestic dispute escalated to homicide when a man fatally shot his brother-in-law multiple times in front of their family home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314000-surat-thani-man-shoots-brother-in-law-over-land-dispute/

 

Foreigner Accused of Public Nuisance After Urinating and Defecating Outside Grocery Store in Ubon Ratchathani
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Ubon Ratchathani—On December 8th, 2023, Muang Ubon Ratchathani police received a complaint from a grocery store owner that a foreigner allegedly made a mess in front of their store by urinating and defecating before driving his pickup truck off in Mueang Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314002-foreigner-accused-of-public-nuisance-after-urinating-and-defecating-outside-grocery-store-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

Pub Owner Seeks Justice After Youths Cause Chaos, Throw Bottles at Bang Lamung Venue
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bang Lamung—At 10:00 PM, on December 8th, 2023, Thai reporters received a report from a pub owner that youths caused a ruckus by throwing bottles and ranting at the Gold Monkey Pub in Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314003-pub-owner-seeks-justice-after-youths-cause-chaos-throw-bottles-at-bang-lamung-venue/

 

Bank car operator trapped inside vehicle during cash delivery at Shell petrol station
by Top Top

 

Picture courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A tense scenario unfolded on December 8, when a bank car operator found himself trapped inside his vehicle amidst a routine cash delivery at a Shell petrol station in Khlong Rang, Si Maha Phot, Prachinburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314004-bank-car-operator-trapped-inside-vehicle-during-cash-delivery-at-shell-petrol-station/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand’s minimum wage increase sparks controversy and calls for revision
by Mitch Connor

 

The contentious decision to marginally increase the daily minimum wage in Thailand spurred the Ministry of Labour into seeking discussions with the tripartite committee, which approved the hike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313981-new-minimum-wages-are-too-low-and-need-review-pm/?do=findComment&comment=18544532

 

New M81 motorway segment open for new year holiday traffic in Thailand

by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced that a portion of the new M81 motorway, set to connect Bang Yai district in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi province, will be accessible to drivers over the new year holiday season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314006-new-m81-motorway-segment-open-for-new-year-holiday-traffic-in-thailand/