webfact Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Taking to the floor of parliament for the first time in six months, Move Forward party-list MP Pita Limjaroenrat talked about the garbage problems in Phuket and Samut Prakan provinces, with a stern warning that Phuket could be renamed one day by tourists as “a haven full of garbage” if the problem cannot be resolved quickly and effectively. Pita warns Phuket may become a garbage hell if not addressed Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318125-pita-warns-phuket-may-become-a-garbage-hell-if-not-addressed/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 American tourist found with magic mushrooms at police checkpoint in Kamala by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Phuket News An American tourist has been arrested for the possession of magic mushrooms in Kamala, Patong, Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318115-american-tourist-found-with-magic-mushrooms-at-police-checkpoint-in-kamala/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26 Serial petitioner Srisuwan in police custody on an extortion charge Well-known serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has been taken into police custody on an extortion charge, after he and two associates allegedly demanded 1.5 million baht from the director-general of the Rice Department in exchange for dropping his plan to lodge a complaint of alleged corruption against the official. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318169-serial-petitioner-srisuwan-in-police-custody-on-an-extortion-charge/ 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26 German Man Arrested After Stealing 86,000 Baht From Hotel in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A young German man was arrested after he stole 86,000 baht from a hotel in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318170-german-man-arrested-after-stealing-86000-baht-from-hotel-in-patong/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 20-Car Pileup Chaos in Loei: Latex Leaks and Rain Cause Dangerous Road Conditions By Kittisak Phalaharn Loei—On January 25th, 2024, Loei rescue teams received accident reports on Loei-Chiang Khan Road, Loei-Wang Saphung Road, and Loei-Na Duang Road as rains started pouring, causing 20 multi-vehicle accidents in three hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318171-20-car-pileup-chaos-in-loei-latex-leaks-and-rain-cause-dangerous-road-conditions/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26 Thai Police Uncover Massive Drug Smuggling Network in Nationwide Crackdown National—At 09:30 PM, on January 26th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, the Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, and relevant officials, held a press conference on the seizure of narcotics in 8 cases across Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318173-thai-police-uncover-massive-drug-smuggling-network-in-nationwide-crackdown/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Positive January tourism data with the kingdom on target to welcome 3.17 million foreign visitors by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol on Wednesday revealed figures for the first three weeks of January to January 21st. The data shows a surge in Chinese visitors. Visa-free regime boosts Chinese interest and sentiment, while caution arises given last year’s pattern. Russian tourists with 90-day stays contribute to the robust influx, generating ฿97.911 billion in income. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318175-positive-january-tourism-data-with-the-kingdom-on-target-to-welcome-317-million-foreign-visitors/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Police officer jailed when he appeared before a Bangkok court after a fatal shooting on Wednesday by James Morris and Son Nguyen Police Sergeant Kiattipong, also known as Dab Pae Suwannusak. on Thursday. The Ratchada Criminal Court refused him bail and ordered him detained for a 12-day period. The accused, not on official duty, accompanied a friend to retrieve a phone. Confronted by the victim, a professional motorbike rider, the situation escalated. Despite orders to stand down, the victim attacked the accused with a knife. Feeling threatened, the officer fired a fatal shot at the attacker threw a car window. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318176-police-officer-jailed-when-he-appeared-before-a-bangkok-court-after-a-fatal-shooting-on-wednesday/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26 UPDATE: Pro-Prayut Party Distances Itself From Arrest Of Key Member In Bribe-Taking Sting by TNR Staff Deputy Premier-cum-Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, right, and Mr. Yoswarit Chuklom, or Jeng Dokjik, left. RUAM Thai Sang Chart Party, largely viewed as de facto led by former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, quickly distanced itself from the arrest of a key member in a sting operation that netted high-profile prolific petitioner Mr. Srisuwan Jaraya on bribe-taking charges, TV Channel 7 and Naewna newspaper said this evening (Jan. 26). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318169-serial-petitioner-srisuwan-in-police-custody-on-an-extortion-charge/?do=findComment&comment=18648109 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Don’t Delve Into German President Making A Comparison: Pita by TNR Staff Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, left, and current Move Forward leader Chaithawat Tulathon, right, with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. FORMER Move Forward leader and party-listed MP Pita Limjaroenrat urged the public to not focus on any possible comparison visiting German German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier might make after holding talks with both him and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Manager Online and Amarin TV said today (Jan. 26). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318178-don’t-delve-into-german-president-making-a-comparison-pita/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Newin’s Son Tipped To Replace Uncle As Bhumjaithai Secretary-General By Thai Newsroom Reporters De facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob’s son Chaiyachanok Chidchob. Photo: Sanook.com CHAIYACHANOK CHIDCHOB, son of de facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob, will likely be named secretary-general of the second largest coalition party in near future, a partisan source said today (Jan.26). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318179-newin’s-son-tipped-to-replace-uncle-as-bhumjaithai-secretary-general/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Teenagers and Foreigner Injured in Pattaya Motorcycle Crash By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Pattaya —A motorcycle accident in Pattaya on Thursday night left two 14-year-old Thai teenagers and a foreign man injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318181-teenagers-and-foreigner-injured-in-pattaya-motorcycle-crash/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Russian Rider Dies after Motorbike Crash Involving Container Truck on Samui Island By Goongnang Suksawat Samui Island, Surat Thani –A Russian rider died after his motorbike crashed before he was run over by a container truck on Samui Island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318182-russian-rider-dies-after-motorbike-crash-involving-container-truck-on-samui-island/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Missing Chinese Tourist From Nakhon Si Thammarat Found on Pha Ngan Island By Goongnang Suksawat Surat Thani – A missing female Chinese tourist in Nakhon Si Thammarat was found safe on Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318183-missing-chinese-tourist-from-nakhon-si-thammarat-found-on-pha-ngan-island/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Intoxicated Man Drowns at Jomtien Beach By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A Thai man tragically drowned at Jomtien Beach on Thursday, January 25th, after he waded into the sea possibly while drunk. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318185-intoxicated-man-drowns-at-jomtien-beach/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Young mother jailed due to ID theft scam sparks cybersecurity overhaul by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via vietnam plus A mother tricked into providing her national ID card information which was subsequently used for fraudulent activities, finds herself and her six month old baby behind bars. The case has prompted an urgent call to action from authorities and the public alike, as the hunt for the criminal syndicate intensifies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318190-young-mother-jailed-due-to-id-theft-scam-sparks-cybersecurity-overhaul/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Flame Jellyfish Warning at Island in Krabi By Goongnang Suksawat Krabi – Swimmers are being warned of flame jellyfish at an island in Krabi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318192-flame-jellyfish-warning-at-island-in-krabi/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 MFP Pita: Double standards in Thaksin investigation by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Puntid Photo courtesy of The Japan Times Move Forward Party (MFP) Chief Advisor Pita Limjaroenrat denied any intentional negligence in the Thaksin Shinawatra investigation, sparking controversy over alleged double standards. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318193-mfp-pita-double-standards-in-thaksin-investigation/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26 Thai father attacks suspect who sexually assaulted his daughter by Petch Petpailin Photo via MGR Online A Thai father in the southern province of Chumphon tied up and brutally attacked an alleged pedophile who reportedly sexually assaulted his 11 year old daughter. Police said they could not arrest the pervert until they got results from the victim’s medical examination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318194-thai-father-attacks-suspect-who-sexually-assaulted-his-daughter/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Phatthalung Suffers Worst Flooding in 43 Years By Goongnang Suksawat Phatthalung, Southern Thailand–Phatthalung has suffered its worst flooding in 43 years, said local residents. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318195-phatthalung-suffers-worst-flooding-in-43-years/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Brit claims being abducted, Pattaya raid uncovers drugs, guns Made up a story about being kidnapped! A recent incident involving a young Englishman claiming abduction for ransom has led to a collaborative effort between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Interpol. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318198-brit-claims-being-abducted-pattaya-raid-uncovers-drugs-guns/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Phuket to address traffic woes with AI control systems by Mitch Connor PHOTO: via Thai Newsroom Phuket is gearing up to address its ongoing traffic congestion through the implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) traffic control systems. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318199-phuket-to-address-traffic-woes-with-ai-control-systems/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Spice heist: Thai raid uncovers fake seasoning factory, Chinese investor behind RosDee racket by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Sanook The Thai authorities swooped on a fake seasoning powder factory, arresting five suspects and revealing a Chinese investor behind the operation. The counterfeit goods, bearing the brand name RosDee, were seized across three provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318200-spice-heist-thai-raid-uncovers-fake-seasoning-factory-chinese-investor-behind-rosdee-racket/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27 House in Bangkok deemed to have supernatural powers up for sale by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A house in Bangkok, deemed to have supernatural powers, has garnered viral attention as it goes up for sale. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318201-house-in-bangkok-deemed-to-have-supernatural-powers-up-for-sale/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Thai teachers pierce lips of 36 kids over gum mischief by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post A committee is probing a case where a Thai teacher subjected 36 seven to eight year olds to an outrageous punishment of using a safety pin to pierce the inner lips of every child in the primary 3 class at Wat Dan Samrong School in Mueang district, Samut Prakan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318203-thai-teachers-pierce-lips-of-36-kids-over-gum-mischief/ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Cobra Gold will kick off next month File photo : Cobra Gold Exercise The 43rd Cobra Gold will kick off later this month for a two-week duration to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation among multinational troops, according to an informed military source. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318204-cobra-gold-will-kick-off-next-month/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Massive crackdown on scam calls: Over 13,000 SIM cards suspended by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation In a move to combat the surge in mobile phone-related online scams, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has unleashed a crackdown, suspending services for 13,237 SIM cards that were being misused to make over 100 calls daily. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318207-massive-crackdown-on-scam-calls-over-13000-sim-cards-suspended/ 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 29 January 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1318281-thailand-live-monday-29-january-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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