A disgruntled British man declared he has quit England for Thailand pledging never to return to his homeland.

 

British man quits England for Thailand’s tropical tranquility
by Bob Scott | Picture courtesy of Riyan Ruparelia's Facebook account

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321704-british-man-quits-england-for-thailand’s-tropical-tranquility/

Thais are the sweetest people ever met : ex-Miss Philippines trans

 

 

A former Miss Philippines trans has called for and mutual respect in Thai-Philippines relationships, following a clash between transgender people from both countries in Bangkok on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321717-thais-are-the-sweetest-people-ever-met-ex-miss-philippines-trans/

 

Yingluck’s Planned Return Without Being Imprisoned Could  Be ‘The Last Straw’: Jurin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Democrat leader Jurin Laksanavisit and former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE PLANNED HOMECOMING of deposed prime minister-cum-convict at large Yingluck Shinawatra without imprisonment could possibly be “the last straw” for those who might no longer tolerate an evident undermining of the country’s rules of law and judicial process, said a prominent lawmaker today (Mar 6).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321732-yingluck’s-planned-return-without-being-imprisoned-could- be-‘the-last-straw’-jurin/

 

Three Russians Arrested at Thalang Vehicle Rental Shop for Alleged Work Permit Related Offenses
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang –Three Russians were arrested at a vehicle rental shop in Cherng Talay for work permit related offenses.

 

Full sttory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321733-three-russians-arrested-at-vehicle-rental-shop-for-alleged-work-permit-related-offenses/

 

Romanian Man Arrested in Patong for Allegedly Operating Tour Services
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Romanian man was arrested in Patong after he was found allegedly selling tour packages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321734-romanian-man-arrested-in-patong-for-allegedly-operating-tour-services/

 

No Evidence of Prostitution Found in Transgender Brawl Incident, Say Bangkok Police
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—On March 5th, 2024, the Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt and relevant agencies performed a field inspection for illegal activities including so-called taxi mafia and alleged prostitution, as well as illegal guides, in Soi Nana Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321736-no-evidence-of-prostitution-found-in-transgender-brawl-incident-say-bangkok-police/

 

Chanthaburi Noodle Shop Owner Returns 300,000 Baht in Overpayment to Chinese Customers
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Chanthaburi—At 6:00 PM, on March 5th, 2024, Chanthaburi local media interviewed a noodle shop owner after returning 300,000 baht in overpayment to Chinese customers in Mueang, Chanthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321737-chanthaburi-noodle-shop-owner-returns-300000-baht-in-overpayment-to-chinese-customers/

 

87 Wild Animals Seized at Suvarnabhumi Airport: Six Indian Tourists Face Charges
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On March 5th, 2024, the Suvarnabhumi Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Customs Office, and relevant agencies received a report from airport security officers after detecting 87 wild animals stashed inside eight baggage items of six Indian tourists heading to Mumbai, India.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321738-87-wild-animals-seized-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-six-indian-tourists-face-charges/

Big Drug Trafficker Shot Dead In Clash With Police
by TNR Staff 

 

The police team surrounding the house of the drug trafficker before a gunfight broke out. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A MAJOR drug trafficker with three warrants issued for his arrest was shot dead in a clash with police at his house Nakhon Si Thammarat during which he flung a grenade at them, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (Mar. 6).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321739-big-drug-trafficker-shot-dead-in-clash-with-police/

 

Opposition parties to seek censure debate in April
 

File photo : Opposition leader Chaithawat Tulathon

Opposition parties have agreed to hold a no-confidence debate against the government, tentatively in early April, after the passage of the 2024 budget bill.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1321740-opposition-parties-to-seek-censure-debate-in-april/

 

Bangkok airports hit turbulence: Ranked among world’s worst
by Petch Petpailin

 

The Passenger Terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport | Photo by Ruben Sukatendel via Unsplash

 

Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok ranked among the worst air travel hubs in Asia according to Business Financing’s recent report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321741-bangkok-airports-hit-turbulence-ranked-among-world’s-worst/

 

PM Srettha revs up plans for Thailand’s Formula One debut
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Brian McCall via Unsplash and Facebook/ เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to meet with representatives from the renowned world of Formula One (F1) during his official trip to France in a bid to host an F1 event in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321742-pm-srettha-revs-up-plans-for-thailand’s-formula-one-debut/

PM announces plans for a mid-sea airport in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Image: Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming Thailand into a global aviation hub.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321743-pm-announces-plans-for-a-mid-sea-airport-in-hua-hin/

 

Thai man found asleep in police van outside Nong Prue station
Photo of Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Nong Prue Police officers were taken aback last Friday, March 1 when they stumbled upon a Thai man sleeping inside a police van parked right in front of the local station. The bizarre incident left the officers bewildered and concerned for the man’s welfare.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321744-thai-man-found-asleep-in-police-van-outside-nong-prue-station/

 

Jetstar Asia soars to Krabi and Clark, Philippines
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Jetstar Newsroom

 

Jetstar Asia announced two direct routes to Krabi and Clark, Philippines, promising to whisk passengers away to paradise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321745-jetstar-asia-soars-to-krabi-and-clark-philippines/

 

Pattaya Tourism Flourishes with Free Thai-China Visa Policy and Upcoming Songkran Festival
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: mgronline

Pattaya — Pattaya’s tourism industry is experiencing a surge in the number of Chinese tourists following the implementation of the free Thai-China visa policy, according to Mr. Boonkerd Suksrikan, Vice President of the Eastern Thai Hotels Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321748-pattaya-tourism-flourishes-with-free-thai-china-visa-policy-and-upcoming-songkran-festival/

 

Phuket Overstay Incident: Australian Man Arrested After Escaping Hospital
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket-On Wednesday, March 6th, the Phuket Provincial Police apprehended a 26-year-old Australian man at a hotel near the Sri Kor Intersection in Kathu. The man had reportedly overstayed his visa by 34 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321749-phuket-overstay-incident-australian-man-arrested-after-escaping-hospital/

 

Russian Man Arrested For Allegedly Working at Money Exchange Booth in Thalang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket-On Monday, March 5th, the Sakoo Police apprehended a suspect identified only as Mr. Andrei, a 37-year-old Russian national, at a money exchange booth in the Sakoo sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321750-russian-man-arrested-for-allegedly-working-at-money-exchange-booth-in-thalang/

 

Thailand: 10 million sought treatment for pollution-related illnesses in 2023

By Kelly Ng | BBC News

 

File photo: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

More than 10 million Thais sought treatment for illnesses linked to air pollution in 2023, authorities said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321756-thailand-10-million-sought-treatment-for-pollution-related-illnesses-in-2023/

 

Pattaya to Host Major Medical Cannabis Festival in April
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — The CISW MedCann Festival International (CMCF) will be held in Pattaya, Thailand, from April 25th to the 28th, 2024, focusing on medical cannabis, health tourism, and business opportunities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321757-pattaya-to-host-major-medical-cannabis-festival-in-april/

 

Thai economy predicted to bounce back in Q2 despite sluggish start
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Mariah Dalusong, Unsplash

 

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Bangkok (JSCCIB) has indicated that the Thai economy, which is set to experience sluggish growth this year, is expected to pick up in the second quarter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321759-thai-economy-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-q2-despite-sluggish-start/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 7 March 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321760-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-7-march-2024/

 

Police Bust Suspected Drug Ring in Chonburi
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Chonburi — A police raid conducted by officers from the Ban Bueng Police Station at a residence in the Ban Bueng area resulted in the arrest of three Thai men and the seizure of drugs and firearms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321761-police-bust-suspected-drug-ring-in-chonburi/

 

Thai PM to visit Europe, aiming to bolster trade and investment
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Government

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is set to travel to Germany and France in an official capacity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321764-thai-pm-to-visit-europe-aiming-to-bolster-trade-and-investment/

 

Over 400 Thai firms suspected of foreign nominee operations
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiPost

 

An inspection by the Business Development Department has revealed that over 400 firms across Thailand’s major tourist hotspots may be operating under foreign nominees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321766-over-400-thai-firms-suspected-of-foreign-nominee-operations/

 

TAT Survey Reveals Rises in Tourist Spending
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) survey has revealed that foreign tourists have increased their spending on accommodation post-pandemic, showing a preference for luxury hotels or resorts despite higher airfares.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321767-tat-survey-reveals-rises-in-tourist-spending/

 

National Telecom’s spectrum rights expiry threatens mobile traffic quality
Photo of Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

National Telecom (NT), a state telecom company, faces a potential threat to its spectrums as the rights to three of its spectrum ranges are set to expire in September next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321771-national-telecom’s-spectrum-rights-expiry-threatens-mobile-traffic-quality/

 

Koh Taen locals oppose inclusion in new national park plan
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

Koh Taen island locals, situated in the Koh Samui district, handed in a petition yesterday in opposition to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation’s (DNP) plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321773-koh-taen-locals-oppose-inclusion-in-new-national-park-plan/

Thailand proposes four Songkhla town clusters for UNESCO list
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiPost

 

A proposal for the inclusion of four historic town clusters located in the southern province of Songkhla in UNESCO’s tentative list of potential new world heritage sites has been forwarded by Thailand’s national committee on the World Heritage Convention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321783-thailand-proposes-four-songkhla-town-clusters-for-unesco-list/

 

Restaurant encroachment threatens Hua Hin’s sandy shores
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Yamu Beach in Phuket may have just played second fiddle to an encroachment crisis engulfing the pristine sands of Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321786-restaurant-encroachment-threatens-hua-hin’s-sandy-shores/