Air quality in Bangkok and vicinity slightly better today

 

 

Air quality in Bangkok and its vicinity has improved since yesterday, with only 17 areas reported to having excessive PM2.5 dust and the highest level recorded at 47.9μg (micron), compared to 73.8μg yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314306-air-quality-in-bangkok-and-vicinity-slightly-better-today/

 

Somrak surrenders to police to answer sexual assault charges
 

File photo : Somrak Kamsing

Former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Khamsing reported to police in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen late Wednesday night, to acknowledge four charges, including attempted rape, related to a 17-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314308-somrak-surrenders-to-police-to-answer-sexual-assault-charges/

Unpredictable weather in Chiang Rai: Dense fog, thunderstorms and temperature swings
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

In a sudden shift of weather, Chiang Rai has experienced three seasons in a single day. Dense fog blanketed the city in the morning, limiting visibility to less than a kilometre, followed by thunderstorms in some areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314312-unpredictable-weather-in-chiang-rai-dense-fog-thunderstorms-and-temperature-swings/

 

Thai cuisine continues to make its mark

 

Pad Krapao

 

Five Thai dishes, including Pad Krapao, have been listed among the world’s top 100 dishes, according to the TasteAtlas website, and Thai cuisine generally has been ranked 17th best in the world for 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314320-thai-cuisine-continues-to-make-its-mark/

Experts say lowest ever PISA score is a wakeup call for Thailand’s failing education system

 

 

Thailand’s latest PISA scores are the lowest in more than two decades since the country joined the Program for International Student Assessment in the early 2000s.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314322-experts-say-lowest-ever-pisa-score-is-a-wakeup-call-for-thailand’s-failing-education-system/

 

Former Democrat deputy leader acquitted of sexual abuse charges

 

File photo: Prinn Panitchpakdi

 

Former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi was acquitted of sexually assault charges today by the Criminal Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314323-former-democrat-deputy-leader-acquitted-of-sexual-abuse-charges/

 

Senator indicted for drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational crime

 

File photo: Upakit Pajariyangkun

 

Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun was formally indicted today on narcotics trafficking, money laundering and association with a transnational criminal organisation charges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314324-senator-indicted-for-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-and-transnational-crime/

 

PM Stresses Urgent Remediation Measures for Air Pollution

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, earlier visited the Ratchaprasong intersection to observe the PM2.5 dust particle problem there.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314325-pm-stresses-urgent-remediation-measures-for-air-pollution/

 

PM Engages in Q&A Session, 3 Months into His Tenure

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Prime Minister has participated in a Q&A seminar at the Daily News Talk 2023. He addressed various issues, primarily focusing on the achievements over the past three months since assuming office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314326-pm-engages-in-qa-session-3-months-into-his-tenure/

 

Significant Growth in Electric Vehicle Interest at Motor Expo 2023

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, has announced the success of "Motor Expo 2023."

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314328-significant-growth-in-electric-vehicle-interest-at-motor-expo-2023/

 

Thailand’s Tourism Ministry Aims to Boost Tourism in Secondary Cities

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is eyeing the promotion of tourism in secondary cities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314329-thailand’s-tourism-ministry-aims-to-boost-tourism-in-secondary-cities/

 

Heavy Rainfall in Trang Affects Flights, Stranding Passengers

 

 

TRANG, Dec 14 (TNA) – Yesterday, heavy rain pounded several areas in the southern region of Thailand, particularly in Trang province, leading to disruptions in air travel and leaving over 150 passengers stranded.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314330-heavy-rainfall-in-trang-affects-flights-stranding-passengers/

 

Major e-cigarette gang leader captured by Thai police in 100 million baht operation

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Thai police captured a major e-cigarette gang leader known as Tee Leng, who was selling illegal e-cigarettes and vape juice to smaller traders. The operation had an impressive turnover of 100 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314331-major-e-cigarette-gang-leader-captured-by-thai-police-in-100-million-baht-operation/

 

Ex-Democrat Party deputy cleared of abduction charges in Thailand

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The court dismissed the case against Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, stating that the case is time-barred as it was not reported within three months.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314332-ex-democrat-party-deputy-cleared-of-abduction-charges-in-thailand/

Thai couple arrested for embezzling 24 million baht from employer

 

Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจไทย - Thaipolice

 

Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) officers arrested a Thai couple for embezzling 24 million baht from their employer while working at a petrol station in the central province of Chantaburi between 2020 to 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314334-thai-couple-arrested-for-embezzling-24-million-baht-from-employer/

 

Thai soldier with gambling addiction nabbed for stealing gold to pay dowry

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

Police arrested a Thai soldier for stealing two gold necklaces worth 340,000 baht from a shop in Prahum Thani province near Bangkok. The soldier claimed he lost all his money gambling online and needed a dowry to marry his girlfriend.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314335-thai-soldier-with-gambling-addiction-nabbed-for-stealing-gold-to-pay-dowry/

 

Mysterious items unearthed in Surat Thani home spark fears of malevolent intent

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A homeowner in Surat Thani province unearthed some mysterious items beneath the floor of her house, sparking concerns of malevolent intent. She shared her unsettling discovery on Facebook, stating her life had been plagued with misfortune since moving into the house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314336-mysterious-items-unearthed-in-surat-thani-home-spark-fears-of-malevolent-intent/

 

Irishman’s life hangs by a thread after mosquito bite in Thailand

 

Photo courtesy of Irish Mirror

 

A truck driver from Cork, Ireland, is fighting for his life in a Bangkok hospital after an unexpected twist of fate following a rare mosquito bite in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314337-irishman’s-life-hangs-by-a-thread-after-mosquito-bite-in-thailand/

 

PM2.5 Levels Surge on Dec 14-15

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – A warning has been issued for December 14-15 as PM2.5 levels are expected to spike significantly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314340-pm25-levels-surge-on-dec-14-15/

 

Watanya disassociates from new Democrat leadership but does not quit

 

 

Watanya Bunnag, who failed in her bid to take the helm of Democrat party last Saturday, because she was unqualified, said today that she is disassociating herself from the new executive board, but will not leave the party yet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314346-watanya-disassociates-from-new-democrat-leadership-but-does-not-quit/

 

Commerce Ministry has big plans for promotion of Thailand’s soft power

 

 

The Ministry of Commerce has aimed high, with an ambitious plan to promote and market eleven “soft power” sectors, which are expected to create 20 million jobs for Thais and about 4 trillion baht in annual income, claimed Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai at a soft power forum today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314347-commerce-ministry-has-big-plans-for-promotion-of-thailand’s-soft-power/

 

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