Is Thailand safe for single women? And be careful how you answer! - Tim Newton Today - Dec 11 

 

 

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Thai bars to establish sobering-up zones to deter drink driving
by Top Top

 

Picture courtesy of Ludlum Law.

A new mandate from the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee of Thailand stipulated that entertainment venues intending to remain open till 4am must establish sobering-up zones.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313970-thai-authorities-to-impose-sobering-up-areas-to-prevent-drunk-driving-amid-4am-bar-closings/?do=findComment&comment=18544682

 

Bangkok’s mobile grocery stores to ease living costs
by Alex Morgan 

 

The Ministry of Commerce remains steadfast in its mission to operate mobile grocery stores across Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces, to alleviate the cost of living.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314008-bangkok’s-mobile-grocery-stores-to-ease-living-costs/

 

Devastating road accident in Chumphon leaves one dead, six injured
by Nattapong Westwood

 

A pickup truck, carrying six workers, swerved drastically to avoid an oncoming motorbike, resulting in the vehicle flipping and leaving one dead and six injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314010-devastating-road-accident-in-chumphon-leaves-one-dead-six-injured/

 

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Thai police step up probe into underage assault linked to ex-Olympic boxer
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Thai police are accelerating their investigation into the case of a 17 year old girl who reported being sexually assaulted after a night out at a club. They are gathering information before summoning Somluck Kamsing, a former Olympic gold medal boxer, for questioning about the underage assault.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313987-olympic-gold-medalist-denies-sexual-assault-allegations/?do=findComment&comment=18544748

 

Bang Pu chemical factory fire sparks swift evacuation
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of The Nation.

 

A chemical factory within the Bang Pu Industrial Estate was engulfed in flames, resulting in the immediate evacuation of nearby residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314016-bang-pu-chemical-factory-fire-sparks-swift-evacuation/

 

Plastic predicament: Thailand faces a ton(ne) of trouble with a 62% surge in waste
by Alex Morgan 

 

Plastic waste in Thailand has become an environmental hazard. Picture courtesy of Alibaba.

 

Plastic waste in Thailand has witnessed a surge of 62%, escalating from 2.12 million tonnes in 2019 to 3.4 million tonnes in 2020, according to the Thailand Environment Institute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314020-plastic-predicament-thailand-faces-a-tonne-of-trouble-with-a-62-surge-in-waste/

 

Another veteran Democrat quits the party today

 

Courtesy: Sathit Wongnongtaey‘s Facebook page

 

Former Democrat MP Sathit Wongnongtaey, who has won seven constituency elections in Trang province, has resigned from the party effective Monday, following in the footsteps of former party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva who quit on Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314036-another-veteran-democrat-quits-the-party-today/

 

Bars can stay open until 6am on New Year’s Day

 

 

All pubs and bars across the country will be allowed to stay open until 6am on January 1st as a special case to promote tourism, Traisuree Traisoranakul, spokesperson of the Interior Ministry, said Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314038-bars-can-stay-open-until-6am-on-new-year’s-day/

 

Bangkok and suburbs suffering excessive levels of PM2.5 pollution

 

 

Excessive levels of PM2.5 dust have been measured in 71 areas of Bangkok and its peripherals in the past 24 hours, with the highest level being recorded in Paknam sub-district of Samut Prakan province, according to the Pollution Control Department at 7am Monday morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314039-bangkok-and-suburbs-suffering-excessive-levels-of-pm25-pollution/

 

Public Health Ministry Achieves 1 Million HPV Vaccine Milestone

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s HPV vaccination project has achieved significant milestones, with over 1 million doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered to women aged 11-20 nationwide. The initiative, initially planned to administer 1 million doses within 100 days, was completed well ahead of schedule, launching on November 8 and concluding within a month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314040-public-health-ministry-achieves-1-million-hpv-vaccine-milestone/

 

Thailand Expands Global Farm Exports via New Rail Network

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is set to expand its reach in global markets for farm products through an innovative rail network connecting China, Russia, and the European Union. The inaugural trip of this new rail network commenced over the weekend with the departure of a train from Map Ta Phut station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314041-thailand-expands-global-farm-exports-via-new-rail-network/

 

200 million baht seized: NBTC and RTP's Joint Operation

 

 

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and the Royal Thai Police (RTP) demolished an illegal communications radio warehouse in Pathum Thani province. The joint operation aimed to disrupt the network of call centres, seizing CCTV cameras fitted with SIM cards and 58,400 related items, valued at over 200 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314043-200-million-baht-seized-nbtc-and-rtps-joint-operation/

The Emotional Response to the Viral Tiktok Video

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A late-night encounter with an elderly woman asleep on her tricycle sparked a viral sensation and an outpouring of sympathy. TikTok user @nongpraew56, a young model, mistakenly turned down a dim side street and discovered an elderly woman sleeping on a three-wheeled bicycle laden with collected scrap.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314044-the-emotional-response-to-the-viral-tiktok-video/

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport opens automated channels to foreign travellers

 

 

The Immigration Bureau (IB) announced that Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s automated channels are now accessible to foreigners to alleviate congestion for outbound travel. This decision, effective from December 15, aligns with the Prime Minister’s directive, enforced by Srettha Thavasin, to enhance the outbound immigration system.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314045-suvarnabhumi-airport-opens-automated-channels-to-foreign-travellers/

 

Four Danish tourists and van driver injured in incident near airport

 

 

On Monday morning at 9:30 am, a group of four Danish tourists and their Thai driver faced a scary accident shortly after arriving at Phuket Airport. The tourists had just touched down in Phuket and rented the van to their accommodation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314052-four-danish-tourists-and-van-driver-injured-in-incident-near-airport/

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 12 December 2023 
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