Popular Post webfact Posted March 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7 Conservation factions call for review into Land Bridge initiative by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of ThaiPost A call for a thorough investigation of the government’s Land Bridge initiative has been made by Chumphon and Ranong conservation factions, citing concerns about potential corruption and negative societal impacts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321787-conservation-factions-call-for-review-into-land-bridge-initiative/ 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Thailand braces for intense heatwave and summer storms by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Freepik The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for sweltering to intense heat this weekend across upper Thailand, with the risk of summer storms causing heavy rainfall, potential hail, and strong winds. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321789-thailand-braces-for-intense-heatwave-and-summer-storms/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7 Illegal migrant labour and sex work challenge Thailand’s tourism Photo of Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Lin Kiu, Unsplash Migrant workers, who have illegally entered Thailand by taking advantage of visa-free privileges, continue to pose a challenge in the country’s tourism sector, particularly within the sex industry. This issue has led to calls from operators for the government to legalise sex work. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321791-illegal-migrant-labour-and-sex-work-challenge-thailand’s-tourism/ 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7 UPDATE: Drug dealing British backpacker celebrated wedding days before arrest by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Viral Press via Daily Mail Andrew Brett, the British backpacker arrested for drug dealing in Koh Tao was reported to have just celebrated his wedding to a Thai-born wife just days before he was apprehended. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321469-british-man-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-lsd-and-ecstasy-on-turtle-island-in-surat-thani/?do=findComment&comment=18747734 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7 Thai opposition parties call for debate over govt’s slow policy fulfilment by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party (Facebook) The six opposition parties in Thailand have decided to demand a general debate, alleging that the government has been slow to fulfil its core policies declared when it assumed office six months ago. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321793-thai-opposition-parties-call-for-debate-over-govt’s-slow-policy-fulfilment/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Purge on foreign 'owned' businesses, ‘Swissgate’ update - Tim Newton Today - March 7 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321794-purge-on-foreign-owned-businesses-‘swissgate’-update-tim-newton-today-march-7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 UPDATE: Swiss man’s visa revoked after physical assault on Thai doctor by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath The Immigration Bureau revoked the visa of the Swiss man involved in the physical assault on a female Thai doctor near Yamu Cape in Phuket last week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321554-update-swiss-man’s-visa-revoked/?do=findComment&comment=18747788 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Drug mule busted with 30 kg of cannabis at Manchester Airport by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Manchester Evening News Manchester Crown Court witnessed a case where a 27 year old man was exposed as a drug mule caught with a staggering 30 kilogrammes of cannabis at Manchester Airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321797-drug-mule-busted-with-30-kg-of-cannabis-at-manchester-airport/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Bangkok Hospital to purge decade-old medical records File photo Bangkok Hospital Headquarters has announced a major purge of medical records for patients who haven't contacted them in over ten years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321798-bangkok-hospital-to-purge-decade-old-medical-records/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Thailand’s revamped tax system promises economic boost by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post In a bid to shield the public from economic turmoil, Thailand’s Finance and Interior Ministries have unleashed a slew of reforms, spearheaded by Paopoom Rojanasakul, secretary to the finance minister. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321799-thailand’s-revamped-tax-system-promises-economic-boost/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Trang locals vexed by PEA’s abrupt power cuts over minimal dues by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Kapook Residents in Trang province are experiencing a wave of frustration following a stringent new policy by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) that has led to the abrupt disconnection of electricity services and the removal of metres for overdue payments as low as 100 baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321800-trang-locals-vexed-by-pea’s-abrupt-power-cuts-over-minimal-dues/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Japan to consider increase in import quota for Hom Thong bananas Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries (MAFF) has asked Thailand to wait until the existing 8,000 tonnes import quota of Hom Tong banana is exhausted before applying for an increase. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321815-japan-to-consider-increase-in-import-quota-for-hom-thong-bananas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Vacharaesorn back in Thailand on Wednesday Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse//his FB Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, aka “Than On” returned to Bangkok on Wednesday, according to his Facebook page. He is the second eldest son of HM the King and his former royal consort Sujarinee Vivacharawongse. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321817-vacharaesorn-back-in-thailand-on-wednesday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Mae Sot braces for possible influx of refugees from Myanmar in April-Paithan The Thai government should establish a safety zone or a humanitarian corridor at the Thai-Myanmar border, close to Mae Sot district of Tak province, in anticipation of a mass influx of refugees from Myanmar in March and April, when fighting between government troops and rebel forces is expected to intensify, said a security expert today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321818-mae-sot-braces-for-possible-influx-of-refugees-from-myanmar-in-april-paithan/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Khon Kaen to develop light rail transit system next year Construction of Thailand’s first light rail transit (LRT) system, in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen, is expected to commence early next year, scheduled for completion and public service in 2027, according to Suradej Thaveesangsakulthai, CEO of the CHO Thavee company. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321819-khon-kaen-to-develop-light-rail-transit-system-next-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted March 7 Popular Post Share Posted March 7 PM Srettha to Address Wildfire Crisis Upon Return from Europe BANGKOK (NNT) - During his mission abroad, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed concern after receiving reports about wildfires in the northern region of Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321820-pm-srettha-to-address-wildfire-crisis-upon-return-from-europe/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 National Anti-Corruption Commission to Probe Deputy Police Chief Over Bribery Claims The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations against Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, also known as Big Joke, and four other police officers. The probe focuses on claims that they accepted bribes from a gambling website, leading to potential dereliction of duty. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321824-national-anti-corruption-commission-to-probe-deputy-police-chief-over-bribery-claims/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Medical Experts Warn Against LSD ‘Death Stamps’ The Department of Medical Services (DMS) has issued a warning about the dangers associated with “death stamps,” pieces of blotting paper infused with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), which can lead to severe mental health issues. These colorful papers, placed under the tongue, release the drug slowly, providing an initial euphoria that can swiftly turn into hallucinations, auditory issues, and distorted perceptions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321825-medical-experts-warn-against-lsd-‘death-stamps’/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Pattaya Taxi Driver Allegedly Under the Influence Causes Car Crash A female taxi driver in Pattaya reportedly admitted to being intoxicated after she had crashed her taxi into two cars on Khao Talo Road early Thursday morning, March 7th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321826-pattaya-taxi-driver-allegedly-under-the-influence-causes-car-crash/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 DSI to probe legitimacy of land certificates on Phuket’s Yamu peninsula Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will conduct a field inspection of the Yamu peninsula in Phuket next Tuesday, to investigate the legitimacy of the Nor Sor 3 Kor certificates issued for over 16 hectares of land on the peninsula. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321829-dsi-to-probe-legitimacy-of-land-certificates-on-phuket’s-yamu-peninsula/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Seven sexual assaults on women per day in Thailand – report The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for the promotion of gender equality across all sectors, as statistics reveal that seven women fall victim to sexual assault and abuse daily. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321831-seven-sexual-assaults-on-women-per-day-in-thailand-–-report/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Thaksin to visit Chiang Mai next week Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is set to travel in his private jet to visit his home province of Chiang Mai next week, an informed source said today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321832-thaksin-to-visit-chiang-mai-next-week/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Major Snake Trafficker Arrested PHICHIT, March 7 (TNA) – The police on Thursday arrested a woman at her house in Phichit and seized a large number of Indo-Chinese Rat Snakes, a protected species. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321833-major-snake-trafficker-arrested/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 to continue: Thailand Live Friday 8 March 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1321841-thailand-live-friday-8-march-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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