If you go to Phuket Island this summer, you should not miss taking photos with the stairway where a Swiss man allegedly kicked a Thai female doctor. People were seen queuing up at the spot, which is in front of a luxurious villa rented by the Swiss man.

 

Staircase in Phuket where doctor was assaulted now a tourist attraction

Photo by Phuket Info Center

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321523-staircase-in-phuket-where-doctor-was-assaulted-now-a-tourist-attraction/

Checks ordered on foreigners in Phuket for possible links to organized crime

 

File photo : Phuket Deputy Governor Adul Chuthong//poc.phuket.go.th

 

The Phuket provincial administration has instructed all district officers to check the backgrounds and conduct of foreigners living on the resort island, including the Swiss man who allegedly assaulted a female Thai doctor, to ascertain whether they are members of extortion gangs or involved in organised crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321532-checks-ordered-on-foreigners-in-phuket-for-possible-links-to-organized-crime/

Former-PM Yingluck acquitted by Supreme Court

 

 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Offices acquitted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five other co-defendants today, from charges of abuse of authority over the bidding for the “Thailand 2022 Roadshow” project, worth 240 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321522-former-pm-yingluck-acquitted-by-supreme-court/

 

UPDATE: Swiss man’s visa revoked

By Peter Roche

 

The latest in the ‘doctor kicking’ saga.

 

The Commander of Region 8 Police in Phuket, Pol Lt Gen Surapong Thanomjit has announced that Phuket police have made an official request to the Immigration Police to revoke of the visa of 45 year old Urh ‘David’ Fehr

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321554-update-swiss-man’s-visa-revoked/

 

Thai banks to charge for transactions abroad

 

 

From May 1st, Thai commercial banks will charge their customers a 1% Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) fee for making cash withdrawals abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321555-thai-banks-to-charge-for-transactions-abroad/

Senior Phuket Policeman ‘Just A Friend Of A Friend’ Of Swiss Man Facing Charges
by TNR Staff 

 

Pixelated photo of a Phuket policeman with Swiss businessman Mr. Urs Fehr. Credit: TV Channel 7

 

IN INVESTIGATING whether any policemen in Phuket were involved in the case about a Swiss businessman who allegedly kicked a female doctor Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum said a senior policeman seen in a couple of photos socialising with him is just a friend of a friend, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Mar. 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321556-senior-phuket-policeman-‘just-a-friend-of-a-friend’-of-swiss-man-facing-charges/

 

Thai businessman loses millions to virtual love affair
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai businessman lost around 4 million baht to a woman he met through an online game and dated online for more than five years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321557-thai-businessman-loses-millions-to-virtual-love-affair/

 

Graft-Busters Not Sending Case Against Big Joke Back To Police
by TNR Staff 

 

Deputy Police Chief  Pol.Gen. Surachate Hakparn. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) decided at a meeting today (Mar. 4) to itself investigate a case against Deputy Police Chief Pol.Gen. Surachate Hakparn, nicknamed Big Joke, and five of his subordinates involving allegations of links to a gambling website and not return it police Anti-Corruption Division to do so, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321558-graft-busters-not-sending-case-against-big-joke-back-to-police/

 

Two People Die after Car Collides with a Motorbike in Thalang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang –Two people have died after a car collided with a motorbike in Sri Soonthorn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321560-two-people-die-after-car-collides-with-a-motorbike-in-thalang/

 

Pattaya Man Hospitalized After Domestic Dispute Turns Violent
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Chonburi — A domestic dispute early yesterday morning resulted in multiple injuries and property damage in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321561-pattaya-man-hospitalized-after-domestic-dispute-turns-violent/

 

Beauty pageant entrance stirs debate with dramatic emergency
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via Angelopedia

 

The recent staging of a dramatic entrance by Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang Misgrand Pathum Thani at a beauty pageant sparked a mix of criticism and concern across social media platforms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321562-beauty-pageant-entrance-stirs-debate-with-dramatic-emergency/

 

Red Sea cables have been damaged, disrupting internet traffic
 

 

LondonCNN — Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea is disrupting telecommunications networks and forcing providers to reroute as much as a quarter of traffic between Asia, Europe and the Middle East, including internet traffic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321548-red-sea-cables-have-been-damaged-disrupting-internet-traffic/

UPDATE:

Bolt Rider Murder Suspect Surrenders in Pattaya, Pleads Innocence
By Aim Tanakorn

 

A Pattaya murder suspect surrendered himself to police on Monday following a fatal shooting that killed a Bolt rider earlier last week. The suspect, however, has said he is innocent and plans to fight the charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321567-bolt-rider-murder-suspect-surrenders-in-pattaya-pleads-innocence/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 5 March 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321569-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-5-march-2024/

 

Unexpected roadside delivery: Thai woman helps stranger give birth
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Thitiwan Keardpum (Facebook)

 

A sudden roadside birth turned a routine day into an unforgettable experience for a Thai woman on her way to a temple, as a pregnant stranger delivered a healthy baby boy in her car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321573-unexpected-roadside-delivery-thai-woman-helps-stranger-give-birth/

Violent clash between Thai and Filipino trans groups rocks Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood]

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Chaos erupted early this morning outside a hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11 when a violent confrontation broke out between Thai and Filipino ladyboys.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321574-violent-clash-between-thai-and-filipino-trans-groups-rocks-bangkok/

 

Swiss national’s visa status under review following Phuket assault case
update by Mitch Conno

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket Info Centre

 

The visa status of a Swiss national, embroiled in an assault case in Phuket, is set to undergo review by the immigration police, according to Deputy Phuket Governor, Adul Chuthong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321554-update-swiss-man’s-visa-revoked/?do=findComment&comment=18741969

Rama II expressway construction issues prompt contractor downgrade considerations
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The construction of the Rama II Road expressway, currently plagued by delays, substandard work and safety concerns, has prompted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to consider downgrading contractors responsible for the project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321578-rama-ii-expressway-construction-issues-prompt-contractor-downgrade-considerations/

 

Thai call center scam mastermind nabbed at border
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via Inside Bitcoin

 

The Thai authorities arrested a Thai national, on charges related to operating a call centre scam that duped victims into installing fake electricity utility apps and draining bank accounts of up to 1 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321580-thai-call-center-scam-mastermind-nabbed-at-border/

 

Thai woman exposes half-naked motorbike rider (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

A Thai woman shared a video of a half naked motorcycle rider from a ride-hailing application on social media to warn other users.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321582-thai-woman-exposes-half-naked-motorbike-rider-video/

 

Meeting held to address unauthorised railway crossings in Prachuap Khiri Khan
By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality has participated in a meeting focused on unauthorized railway crossings within Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321584-meeting-held-to-address-unauthorised-railway-crossings-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

Foreign currency deposits surge in Thailand
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

The past year has seen a significant upturn in foreign currency deposits (FCDs), spurred by appealing interest rates due to global rate hikes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321585-foreign-currency-deposits-surge-in-thailand/

 

Big Bike Riders Arrested for Drug Trafficking

 

 

CHIANG RAI, March 5 (TNA) – Police on Monday arrested a gang of bikers with 1.8 million methamphetamine pills in total at a resort in the northernborder province of Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321586-big-bike-riders-arrested-for-drug-trafficking/

 

Thai economy set for revival amid global uncertainties
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Apichart Jinakul

 

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) anticipates a revival of the Thai economy in the latter half of the year, supported by potential interest rate reductions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321587-thai-economy-set-for-revival-amid-global-uncertainties/

Swiss man’s visa revoked? Police start to dig deeper - Tim Newton Today - March 5

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321590-swiss-man’s-visa-revoked-police-start-to-dig-deeper-tim-newton-today-march-5/

 

Over a million Buddhists gather to venerate Buddha’s relics in Bangkok
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Sanam Luang in Bangkok recently played host to over 1 million Buddhists who congregated to venerate the relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples, Sariputra and Moggallana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321591-over-a-million-buddhists-gather-to-venerate-buddha’s-relics-in-bangkok/

 

Loan rejections soar for Thai homes under 3 million baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of condonayoo

 

The Thai housing market is facing a significant challenge as a growing number of loan applications for homes priced below 3 million baht are being rejected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321592-loan-rejections-soar-for-thai-homes-under-3-million-baht/

 

Thai airlines soar to record profits amid tourism boom

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand's aviation sector has experienced an impressive recovery, posting record profits in 2023, driven by a resurgence in the country’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321597-thai-airlines-soar-to-record-profits-amid-tourism-boom/

 

Kia considers setting up electric vehicle factory in Thailand
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill

 

Premium Korean car manufacturer, Kia, is exploring the possibility of setting up an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand, as per an announcement made by Kia Sales (Thailand). The move comes in response to the rapidly expanding EV market in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321598-kia-considers-setting-up-electric-vehicle-factory-in-thailand/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai LGBTQ+ people rally at Sukhumvit hotel to confront their Filipino rivals

 

 

A large group of Thai LGBTQ+ people rallied in front of a hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 11 in Bangkok late Monday night, reportedly to confront a group of Filipino LGBTQ+ people following a violent incident early yesterday involving members of the two groups in front of a food shop near the Nana BTS station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321574-violent-clash-between-thai-and-filipino-trans-groups-rocks-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=18742576