Thai woman offers 2,000 baht reward for thief’s surrender after police inaction
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Pumpim Parichat

A Thai woman is searching alone for a thief and offering a reward of 2,000 baht if the thief surrenders to her after officers at Bangpho Police Station ignored her case and delayed the investigation processes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315664-thai-woman-offers-2000-baht-reward-for-thief’s-surrender-after-police-inaction/

 

Thailand wants to see far more US and Canadian tourists as long-haul visitors spend twice as much
by James Morris and Son Nguyenin

 

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Deputy Governor Siripakorn Cheawsamoot explains how Thailand aims for more long-haul travellers in 2024. The tourism promotion agency will especially target the United States and Canadian markets.

Thailand aims to see more US and Canadian tourists in 2024, focusing on the long-haul market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315665-thailand-wants-to-see-far-more-us-and-canadian-tourists-as-long-haul-visitors-spend-twice-as-much/

 

New governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan province takes office
By Online Reporter

 

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Province welcomed its new governor, Mr. Niti Vivatwanich, on December 21, 2023, marking the beginning of his tenure with a series of traditional and ceremonial visits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315667-new-governor-of-prachuap-khiri-khan-province-takes-office/

 

PM and his wife are worth Bt1.02 billion – NACC

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his spouse, Dr Pakpilai, have assets worth Bt1.02 billion, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315677-pm-and-his-wife-are-worth-bt102-billion-–-nacc/

 

Transport Ministry’s 14 projects, worth ฿570Bn to start next year

 

 

The Ministry of Transport has unveiled 14 infrastructure projects, estimated to cost 570 billion baht, which it plans to begin before the end of 2024, according to Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315679-transport-ministry’s-14-projects-worth-฿570bn-to-start-next-year/

 

Experts flag doubts over road-safety masterplan as Thailand braces for ‘Seven Dangerous Days’

 

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Thailand enters the annual “seven dangerous days” today (Dec 28) with sirens already sounding over efforts to meet its 2027 goal of cutting the appalling death toll from traffic accidents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315680-experts-flag-doubts-over-road-safety-masterplan-as-thailand-braces-for-‘seven-dangerous-days’/

 

Daily Minimum Wage Hike to Start Next Week

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s national wage panel has resolved to increase the daily minimum wage starting next week, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin indicating a further hike is anticipated in March. The cabinet has recognized the decision of the tripartite wage committee, which proposed raising the daily wage by 2 to 16 baht across different provinces, despite initial government reservations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315681-daily-minimum-wage-hike-to-start-next-week/

Govt Invites Public to Download 2024 Budget Document

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is inviting members of the public to download and inspect the budget document for the 2024 fiscal year.

 

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PM Announces Motto for 2024 Children’s Day

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 28 – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin announced the motto for 2024 Children’s Day, which falls on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315683-pm-announces-motto-for-2024-children’s-day/

 

PM Conveys New Year Wishes to Thai People

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 28 – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin gave New Year wishes to the Thai people.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315684-pm-conveys-new-year-wishes-to-thai-people/

 

Human smuggling investigation on Phuket expands

 

 

Police on the island province of Phuket have expanded their investigation into human smuggling activities, after rounding up some 28 Chinese nationals who exploited tourist visas to work at a construction site.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315685-human-smuggling-investigation-on-phuket-expands/

 

PM2.5 levels exceed standards in scores of areas across Bangkok and surroundings

 

 

PM2.5 dust levels in 45 areas of Bangkok and its peripherals on Thursday are above the standard threshold of 37.5μg (microns), according to the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315686-pm25-levels-exceed-standards-in-scores-of-areas-across-bangkok-and-surroundings/

 

Flood in Narathiwat: 7 Dead, 1 Missing

 

 

NARATHIWAT, Dec 28 (TNA) – Narathiwat is still heavily inundated, with more than 200,000 local residents affected while seven people have lost their lives, and one person is reported missing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315687-flood-in-narathiwat-7-dead-1-missing/

 

Police to get tough on drunk drivers over New Year

 

FILE PHOTO: Facebook/Nicky Phuket Tour

 

We’ve heard it all before of course.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315688-police-to-get-tough-on-drunk-drivers-over-new-year/

 

Influx of Chinese tourists set to boost hotel earnings in 2024

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Chinese tourist arrivals are staging a phenomenal comeback, promising a lucrative windfall for local hotels just in time for the high season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315689-influx-of-chinese-tourists-set-to-boost-hotel-earnings-in-2024/

 

Tragic end for fruit vendor in Chon Buri under hallucination

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

A 31 year old fruit vendor tragically ended his life in a rented room in Nong Kham, Chon Buri province. The incident took place on December 24 at 5pm. The man was reportedly hallucinating, firing his gun into the air and questioning neighbours about the presence of spirits, before eventually turning the gun on himself.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315690-tragic-end-for-fruit-vendor-in-chon-buri-under-hallucination/

 

Prosecutors reject police case file on Siam Paragon shooting

 

 

Public prosecutors have decided to return the case file of the 14-year-old suspect in the Siam Paragon shooting on October 3o to the police, on the grounds that the police enquiry was unlawful, because it was carried out without waiting for the youth’s mental health assessment from the Galya Rajanagarindra Institute.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315693-prosecutors-reject-police-case-file-on-siam-paragon-shooting/

 

Monk turns influencer: Thai monk faces backlash for enjoying Japan trip

 

Photo via Twitter/ @RedSkullxxx

 

Thai netizens criticised a well-known Thai monk from Rai Pru Temple in the southern province of Trang after he shared videos of himself and other monks travelling to Japan and enjoying soft ice cream and snow, which is considered inappropriate for monks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315694-monk-turns-influencer-thai-monk-faces-backlash-for-enjoying-japan-trip/

Drug-induced hallucination leads to violent assault on two young boys

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

A man under the influence of marijuana and cough syrup mixed with kratom severely hallucinated, chased and injured two young boys aged six and nine with a blunted knife.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315695-drug-induced-hallucination-leads-to-violent-assault-on-two-young-boys/

 

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