Early morning in Karon, Phuket, saw a British tourist sustain a knife injury following a dispute over money with three local ladyboys in his condominium, located near the base of Kata Hill.

 

British tourist injured in money dispute with Thai ladyboys in Phuket

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Photo courtesy of Karon Police

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320603-british-tourist-injured-in-money-dispute-with-thai-ladyboys-in-phuket/

American expat escapes Thai jail time for scathing hotel review

 

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

 

An American expat living in Thailand faced a nightmare scenario when his negative TripAdvisor review landed him in hot water with the law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320593-american-expat-escapes-thai-jail-time-for-scathing-hotel-review/

Pol Gen Surachate refutes online gambling extortion allegation

 

 

Embattled deputy national police chief, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, called a press conference today to declare his innocence, after he was among five police officers charged by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for allegedly extorting money from an illegal online gambling network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320610-pol-gen-surachate-refutes-online-gambling-extortion-allegation/

No Democrat Design To Keep Self-Exiled Yingluck At Bay: House Committee Chair
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

File photo of deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra with her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, also former prime minister and current de facto boss of Pheu Thai Party. Photo: Matichon

 

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POLICE Affairs Chair Chaichana Dejdecho today (Feb. 22) categorically denied that his Democrat colleagues have quietly hatched a partisan move to keep self-exiled, deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra from practically following in the footsteps of her brother/de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320611-no-democrat-design-to-keep-self-exiled-yingluck-at-bay-house-committee-chair/

 

Palang Pracharath Emerges As Largest Recipient Of Cash Donations
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan with the party’s rank and file. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE PALANG PRACHARATH led by former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan topped the list of parties being donated the most in cash last December, says a report released today (Feb. 22) by the Election Commission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320612-palang-pracharath-emerges-as-largest-recipient-of-cash-donations/

Thai self-confidence index reveals gap between aspirations and appearance

 

 

A fascinating new study, the “Self-Confidence Index”**, sheds light on the aspirations and anxieties of Thai consumers regarding their appearance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320614-thai-self-confidence-index-reveals-gap-between-aspirations-and-appearance/

 

Is S Korea racist towards Thais? Dehumanizing immigration ordeal says yes
By Arun Saronchai

 

A recent account by a Thai traveler subjected to an exhaustive interrogation by South Korean immigration officials has cast a glaring spotlight on the deeply ingrained issues of prejudice and dehumanization faced by Southeast Asians visiting South Korea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320615-is-s-korea-racist-towards-thais-dehumanizing-immigration-ordeal-says-yes/

 

Chonburi Immigration Apprehends South Korean Fugitive
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: Chonburi Immigration

Chonburi — The Chonburi Immigration Bureau apprehended a South Korean fugitive wanted by Interpol for leading a call center fraud syndicate on February 21st, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320616-chonburi-immigration-apprehends-south-korean-fugitive/

 

Samut Prakan Police Crack Down on Teen Roadblock Motorbike Race, 22 Individuals Charged
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Samut Prakan—On February 22nd, 2024, Phra Samut Chedi police officers publicly revealed a case of teenagers blocking a road in Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan, to hold a motorbike race. As a result, investigative police filed charges against 22 individuals.

 

Fill story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320617-samut-prakan-police-crack-down-on-teen-roadblock-motorbike-race-22-individuals-charged/

 

Thailand’s Longest Beachside Kite Festival Takes Flight in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: Central Pattaya

Pattaya — The Pattaya International Kite on the Beach 2024, touted as Thailand’s longest beachside international kite festival spanning over 1 kilometer, has kicked off on Pattaya Beach today with a dazzling display of vibrant kites and unique designs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320618-thailand’s-longest-beachside-kite-festival-takes-flight-in-pattaya/

 

UPDATE:

 

Wild Condo Brawl Between British Tourists and Transgenders in Phuket Leads to Multiple Injuries
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Three transgender people and three foreign men have been injured after an unsuccessful negotiation over pricing for companionship at a condominium in Karon in Mueang Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320603-british-tourist-injured-in-money-dispute-with-thai-ladyboys-in-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=18714205

Air Japan cancels Bangkok-Tokyo flights, stranding passengers
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Passengers were left disappointed and frustrated when their Air Japan flight to Tokyo was abruptly cancelled due to technical issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320619-air-japan-cancels-bangkok-tokyo-flights-stranding-passengers/

 

Thai doctor’s health warning on Facebook mistaken for obituary
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

In a case of social media misunderstanding, a well-intentioned educational post on Facebook by a Thai doctor went viral for the wrong reasons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320621-thai-doctor’s-health-warning-on-facebook-mistaken-for-obituary/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 23 February 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320628-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-23-february-2024/

 

13 Pregnant Teens Intercepted by Police: Smuggling Operation Exposed
 

Picture: Daily News

 

On February 22nd, police officers, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Sanchai Panichkul, the superintendent of Mae Ai Police Station, conducted a checkpoint operation on the public road between Mae Ai and Tha Ton in Chiang Mai Province. Their aim was to curb illegal activities in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320623-13-pregnant-teens-intercepted-by-police-smuggling-operation-exposed/

 

 

"Big Joke's Junior" Sues Deputy Police Chief for Negligence
 

Picture: Daily News

 

One of "Big Joke's" eight juniors files suit against the Deputy Police Chief for negligent or unauthorized dereliction of duty under Section 157, before the Criminal Court of Corruption and Misconduct on March 12th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320625-big-jokes-junior-sues-deputy-police-chief-for-negligence/

 

Thailand braces for severe summer storms across 46 provinces
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning as a summer storm is expected to hit 46 provinces, including Bangkok and its vicinity, from February 24 to 26.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320629-thailand-braces-for-severe-summer-storms-across-46-provinces/

 

Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra paroled raising legal questions

by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Wason Wanichakorn via AP

Convicted former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has been granted parole in compliance with legal criteria, according to Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, the Justice Minister. This comes following Thaskin’s return to Thailand last year, during which he did not serve any jail time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320633-thailand’s-ex-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-paroled-raising-legal-questions/

 

Calls for government subsidy on all Bangkok public transport
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

A call for government subsidisation of all public transportation in Bangkok was made at a forum aiming to alleviate the city’s commuting issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320634-calls-for-government-subsidy-on-all-bangkok-public-transport/

 

Khon Kaen Zoo celebrates first successful black swan breeding
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Khon Kaen Zoo proudly announced the successful breeding of black swans, marking a first in the zoo’s history.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320637-khon-kaen-zoo-celebrates-first-successful-black-swan-breeding/

 

Dep. Pol chief denies corruption, Myanmar: Beginning of the end - Tim Newton Today - Feb 23

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320641-dep-pol-chief-denies-corruption-myanmar-beginning-of-the-end-tim-newton-today-feb-23/

Serial rapist remains at large after assaulting boys in Rayong
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ กันจอมพลัง ช่วยสู้ and Twitter/ Red Skull

Residents in the eastern province of Rayong condemned police for failing to arrest a serial rapist who repeatedly assaulted more than 10 boys in the province for years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320642-serial-rapist-remains-at-large-after-assaulting-boys-in-rayong/

 

Delivery rider helps himself to water dispenser in Thai restaurant
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A delivery rider sparked an outcry on social media after being captured filling his cup with water from a restaurant’s dispenser without permission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320644-delivery-rider-helps-himself-to-water-dispenser-in-thai-restaurant/

Thai wildfires rage across 10 provinces in northern Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

An apocalyptic blaze threatens to engulf vast swathes of the northern Thai landscape, with an estimated 1 million rai (equivalent to 160,000 hectares) poised to succumb to wildfires between February 19 and 25, as revealed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320647-thai-wildfires-rage-across-10-provinces-in-northern-thailand/

650,000 people treated for PM2.5-induced illnesses so far this year

 

 

More than 650,000 people have received medical treatment for illnesses caused by air pollution since the beginning of this year, particularly related to PM2.5, according to the Ministry of Public Health.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320663-650000-people-treated-for-pm25-induced-illnesses-so-far-this-year/

Parnpree expects humanitarian aid to Myanmar to begin in early March

 

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara during his recent visit to the border area in Tak which will be used as the staging point for humanitarian aid into Myanmar.

 

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara said he expects the delivery of humanitarian assistance to displaced people inside Myanmar to begin by the first week of March with the border area in Tak province to be used as the staging point.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320664-parnpree-expects-humanitarian-aid-to-myanmar-to-begin-in-early-march/

 

Yingluck’s return has to be soon, but things can get complicated

 

 

In what has become one of Thailand’s most-scrutinised photos of late, ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra sat near a pool apparently reminiscing about something. How he was dressed, how soft medical aids were applied and how “healthy” or how “sick” he looked have been widely studied.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320665-yingluck’s-return-has-to-be-soon-but-things-can-get-complicated/

Thai exports for January up 10%, the highest in 19 months

 

 

Thai exports have risen for six straight months, with export value for January increasing by 10%, to US$22.6 billion, while imports went up by 2.6%, to US$25.4 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$2.8 billion, according to Kirati Ratchano, permanent secretary of Commerce.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320666-thai-exports-for-january-up-10-the-highest-in-19-months/

 

No expressway tolls on Maka Bucha day tomorrow : ETA

 

 

Motorists will enjoy toll-free expressway use on Monday, February 26, a compensatory public holiday for Makha Bucha Day tomorrow, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320667-no-expressway-tolls-on-maka-bucha-day-tomorrow-eta/

Irish mobster dodges law with escape to Thailand

 

Picture of Keane Mulready-Woods courtesy of DublinLive

 

An Irish mobster has fled to Thailand in an attempt to evade the long reach of the law in his Emerald Isle homeland.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320670-irish-mobster-dodges-law-with-escape-to-thailand/