The Canadian man in Chiang Mai, who was arrested after opening the door of a Thai Airways aircraft as it was about to take off on Wednesday night, has been taken to Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital for assessment after he hurt himself in his cell.

 

Canadian who opened plane door before take off self- harms in cell

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319657-canadian-who-opened-plane-door-before-take-off-self-harms-in-cell/

 

Welsh Father Faces Life-changing Reality After Thailand Holiday Accident
By Tom Sinclair

 

 

A SEEMINGLY idyllic family holiday to Thailand turned into a life-altering nightmare for Lee, a 54-year-old father from Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Known for his dedication as a community occupational therapist, Lee’s career focused on enabling disabled individuals to live independently. Ironically, he now faces a similar challenge, after a devastating motorcycle accident left him paralysed from the waist down.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319660-welsh-father-faces-life-changing-reality-after-thailand-holiday-accident/

 

Thai Royal Gazette Announce Quantities of Narcotic Drugs that Makes A Person Legally a Drug Addict and Not a Dealer
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On February 9th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette website published the Thai Ministry of Public Health’s regulations on the quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances subject to punishment and substances believed to be possessed for consumption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319662-thai-royal-gazette-announce-thresholds-for-drug-addiction-vs-dealing/

 

Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct Flights

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Surat Thani—On February 10th, 2024, Mr. Wiwat Chuenban, the Chairman of the Surat Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council, publicly revealed an increasing number of foreign and Thai tourists visiting Koh Samui in January and February 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319663-koh-samui-sees-increase-in-visitors-following-visa-exemptions-and-direct-flights/

 

Pattaya Man Seeks Medical Help for Ring Stuck Around His Genitals
By Aim Tanakorn

 

A 38-year-old Thai man sought medical attention on Friday after an aluminum ring became lodged around his genitals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319664-pattaya-man-seeks-medical-help-for-ring-stuck-around-his-genitals/

 

Chinese Man Falls to His Death From Pattaya Condo
By Adam Judd

 

A 35-year-old Chinese man on vacation with his family in Pattaya for the Chinese New Year reportedly fell to his death from a condo in North Pattaya this afternoon, February 11th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319665-chinese-man-falls-to-his-death-from-pattaya-condo/

 

Human-Caused Fires Ravage Thai-Cambodia Border: Trat Authorities Take Action
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Trat—At 11:30 AM on February 11th, 2024, Trat local media reported an illegally human-caused fire situation along the Banthat Mountain Range, Thai-Cambodia border, in the Chum Rak area, Mueang, Trat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319666-human-caused-fires-ravage-thai-cambodia-border-trat-authorities-take-action/

 

Multiple-Vehicle Crash on Rattanathibet Road in Nonthaburi Leaves Many Injured, Driver Found Intoxicated
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Nonthaburi—At 11:30 AM, on February 10th, 2024, Bang Bua Thong police officers received a multi-vehicle accident report causing many injuries on Rattanathibet Road, Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319667-multiple-vehicle-crash-on-rattanathibet-road-in-nonthaburi-leaves-many-injured/

 

Patong Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver Fined after Foreign Passenger Seen Dancing on Roof – Video
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong –A TuK Tuk taxi driver was fined after his foreign passenger was seen dancing on a roof in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319668-patong-tuk-tuk-taxi-driver-fined-after-foreign-passenger-seen-dancing-on-roof-–-video/

 

Beach Beds and Umbrellas Seen Back on Freedom Beach in Phuket Causes Controversy
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: MONSOONGARBAGE

 

Phuket – Beach Bed Umbrella were found all over the Freedom Beach in Patong which is a nature and environment conservation area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319669-beach-beds-and-umbrellas-seen-back-on-freedom-beach-in-phuket-causes-controversy/

Boat Carrying Chinese Tourists Capsizes, All Safely Rescued
by TNR Staff

 

Chinese tourists and the boat’s crew members floating in the sea after the vessel capsized Feb. 11, 2024. Photo: Amarin TV

 

A LONG-TAIL boat carrying seven Chinese tourists plus the vessel’s crew members capsized off Krabi today (Feb. 11) but fortunately all were safely rescued by a passing boat, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319670-boat-carrying-chinese-tourists-capsizes-all-safely-rescued/

 

Pita Suggests Plan B Be Applied In Lieu Of Digital Wallet Project
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward leader Chaithawat Tulathon and former party leader Pita Limjaroenrat together with some MPs visited Chinatown to mark Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon. Photo: Matichon

 

FORMER MOVE FORWARD leader Pita Limjaroenrat today (Feb.10) suggested the Pheu Thai-led government prepare and apply Plan B in place of the much-heralded, highly contentious digital wallet project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319671-pita-suggests-plan-b-be-applied-in-lieu-of-digital-wallet-project/

Japanese father returns to Thailand, pursuing 17-Year quest for daughter’s murderer
 

File photo

Yasuaki Kawashita, a Japanese man from Osaka, returned to Thailand today to demand answers from the Thai police regarding the unsolved murder of his then 27-year-old daughter during the Loy Krathong festival in Sukhothai province 17 years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319672-japanese-father-returns-to-thailand-pursuing-17-year-quest-for-daughter’s-murderer/

 

Move Forward Stands at the Brink of Dissolution
By Thai Enquirer

 

Political tensions in Thailand have escalated following a court ruling that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party over charges stemming from its campaign to amend the country’s lèse majesté law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319673-move-forward-stands-at-the-brink-of-dissolution/

Prachuap Khiri Khan leads central Thailand in tourism revenue for 2023
By Online Reporter 

 

Tourists at Ao Manao beach during New Year. File photo

Prachuap Khiri Khan Province has emerged as the top revenue earner from tourism in Thailand’s central region for the year 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319674-prachuap-khiri-khan-leads-central-thailand-in-tourism-revenue-for-2023/

 

First Red-Headed Vulture Chick Hatches In The Wild After Over 30 Years
by TNR Staff

 

Ming the female red-headed vulture with her egg that has now hatched. Photo: Thai Rath

 

WILDLIFE officials were overjoyed at the arrival of the first red-headed vulture chick at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary after becoming extinct in the wild for over 30 years, Thai Rath newspaper said this morning (Feb. 10).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319675-first-red-headed-vulture-chick-hatches-in-the-wild-after-over-30-years/

 

Genetic link discovered between prehistoric Thai communities and modern ethnic groups
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Ancient human bones and teeth excavated from Iron Age Log Coffin sites in Thailand’s Mae Hong Son province have revealed a genetic link between prehistoric communities and modern ethnic groups in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319676-genetic-link-discovered-between-prehistoric-thai-communities-and-modern-ethnic-groups/

Thai prosecutors allege life-threatening harassment linked to gambling probe
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

Thailand’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is currently investigating claims of life-threatening harassment against two of its senior prosecutors, allegedly committed by a group of police officers connected to major gambling operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319677-thai-prosecutors-allege-life-threatening-harassment-linked-to-gambling-probe/

 

Dark web leak reveals 19.7M older persons’ personal data

by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Towfiqu barbhuiya, Unsplash

A dark web data leak has exposed the personal details of 19.7 million members of the Department of Older Persons (DOP) in Thailand, sparking the Thailand Consumers Council to prompt immediate action. The council has implored the DOP to enlighten its members about the potential risks they face and to devise strategies that will ensure the protection of their data.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319678-dark-web-leak-reveals-197m-older-persons’-personal-data/

 

Royal Thai Air Force relinquishes Kantarat golf course for public projects
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

A recent decision by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) opened up new prospects for public project development. The RTAF consented to relinquish its Kantarat Golf Course, situated between the runways of Don Mueang Airport, for state project development, as revealed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319679-royal-thai-air-force-relinquishes-kantarat-golf-course-for-public-projects/

British Tourist Robbed in Bangkok Condo: Items Worth Over 200,000 Baht Missing

 

Picture: Daily News

 

On February 11th, at Bangyai Police Station in Nonthaburi Province, officers, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Ronthep Thongchaichai, arrested Mr. Yannapat, aged 40, from Bangkok, on charges related to theft and unauthorized use of electronic cards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319682-british-tourist-robbed-in-bangkok-condo-items-worth-over-200000-baht-missing/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 12 February 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319685-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-12-february-2024/

 

US-Thailand talks focus on Myanmar crisis and regional connectivity
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The United States and Thailand are set to engage in high-level talks on Monday, with a focus on the Myanmar crisis, a strengthening of their security partnership, and regional connectivity through Thailand’s Land Bridge project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319686-us-thailand-talks-focus-on-myanmar-crisis-and-regional-connectivity/

 

Controversy over new water tunnel network plan in Kanchanaburi’s wildlife sanctuary
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) and the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) have come under scrutiny for their plan to build a new water tunnel network in the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319687-controversy-over-new-water-tunnel-network-plan-in-kanchanaburi’s-wildlife-sanctuary/

 

Overstaying Taiwanese Fraud Suspect Apprehended in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A joint operation by the Tourist Police Division 2 and Pattaya Police resulted in the arrest of a Taiwanese national wanted on fraud charges in his home country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319688-overstaying-taiwanese-fraud-suspect-apprehended-in-pattaya/

 

Thailand’s sugar intake quadruples WHO daily limit causing health concerns
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

Thailand’s sugar consumption has soared to a worrying level, with Thai citizens consuming on average 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, almost quadruple the daily limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319689-thailand’s-sugar-intake-quadruples-who-daily-limit-causing-health-concerns/

 

Commerce Ministry plans to expand GI product list to boost sales
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Aiming to boost sales from geographical indication (GI) products to 60 billion baht (US$1.6 billion) by 2024, the Commerce Ministry is set to expand the GI product list by an additional 20 items this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319692-commerce-ministry-plans-to-expand-gi-product-list-to-boost-sales/

 

Soi Ta-iad’s traffic woes: Tiger Muay Thai urges govt intervention
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of The Phuket News

Traffic congestion woes have hit the bustling Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, with Watchara Jaruriyanon, the Managing Director of Tiger Muay Thai training facility, urging authorities to intervene. The street, albeit petite, is a hub of activity, largely due to the parked cars lining both sides of the road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319693-soi-ta-iad’s-traffic-woes-tiger-muay-thai-urges-govt-intervention/

 

Phuket Valentine’s Day blood drive to replenish medical reserves
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Nguyễn Hiệp, Unsplash

A Valentine’s Day blood donation drive has been announced in Phuket, a collaboration between Vachira Phuket Hospital and Limelight Phuket. The event, scheduled for February 14, is an open invitation to locals and tourists alike, to replenish medical blood reserves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319694-phuket-valentine’s-day-blood-drive-to-replenish-medical-reserves/

 

Suspect Arrested in Patong for Opening Bank Accounts for Scammers
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong –A man was arrested in Patong for opening a bank account, called a horse bank account, for investment scheme scammers in which he received 1,000 baht for his job.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319695-suspect-arrested-in-patong-for-opening-bank-accounts-for-scammers/