Bang Lamung Police Shoot Suspected Motorcycle Thieves: One Teenager Injured in Pursuit

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bang Lamung—At 5:00 PM, on March 9th, 2024, Bang Lamung police officers received a shooting report in Soi Rong Pho, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, as police officers chased two suspects involved in motorcycle theft in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322051-bang-lamung-police-shoot-suspected-motorcycle-thieves-one-teenager-injured-in-pursuit/

 

Russian Man Arrested for Allegedly Working Illegally at Cannabis Shop in Wichit
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Wichit – A Russian man was arrested after he was allegedly found working in a cannabis shop in Wichit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322052-russian-man-arrested-for-allegedly-working-illegally-at-cannabis-shop-in-wichit/

 

Russian and Belarusian Nationals Arrested for Illegally Working in Chalong Company
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong – A Russian and a Belarusian national were arrested for allegedly illegally working at a company in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322053-russian-and-belarusian-nationals-arrested-for-illegally-working-in-chalong-company/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 11 March 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322054-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-11-march-2024/

 

Thai navy’s frigate procurement plan gets house committee’s nod
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: via Navy.mil

 

The Royal Thai Navy‘s (RTN) plans for procuring a new frigate have received endorsement from the House of Representatives committee on the armed forces. This move is expected to pave the way for more job opportunities for local labour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322055-thai-navy’s-frigate-procurement-plan-gets-house-committee’s-nod/

Bangkok’s Klong Ong Ang Canal area neglected despite tourism appeal
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo via Twitter/ @chadchart_team

 

The controversy around the neglected state of the Klong Ong Ang Canal area, once touted as a tourist hotspot by the previous government, has prompted officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to come forward in defence. Images revealing the dilapidated condition of the area, including parked vehicles on a freshly paved footpath, abandoned artistic graffiti installations, and homeless individuals sleeping, have been shared widely online, sparking criticism of the BMA’s management.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322056-bangkok’s-klong-ong-ang-canal-area-neglected-despite-tourism-appeal/

 

Phangnga’s lithium deposits eyed for Thailand’s EV manufacturing ambitions
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

Phangnga’s rich lithium deposits were the focal point of a House Committee on Industry visit on Sunday, as the government looks to establish the area as a global lithium source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322058-phangnga’s-lithium-deposits-eyed-for-thailand’s-ev-manufacturing-ambitions/

Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Thailand’s political sector’s rising star
by Mitch Connor

 

Credit Paetongtarn Shinawatra official Instagram - ingshin21

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the dynamic youngest daughter of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is making waves in the nation’s political sector. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322061-paetongtarn-shinawatra-thailand’s-political-sector’s-rising-star/

 

AI-driven project launched to tackle Bangkok’s traffic congestion
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Markus Winkler, Unsplash

 

An artificial intelligence (AI) technology-driven project, the Ratchaprasong Model, has been launched by the government to combat excessive traffic congestion in the bustling business district of Ratchaprasong. This area is also recognised as a tourist hotspot in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322062-ai-driven-project-launched-to-tackle-bangkok’s-traffic-congestion/

 

Udon Thani college guard finds corpse in shocking discovery
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A startling discovery at a prominent technical college in Udon Thani province shook the local community when a security guard stumbled upon the body of a man dressed in black, lying beneath a bridge near the college.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322063-udon-thani-college-guard-finds-corpse-in-shocking-discovery/

Chulalongkorn Uni pressured to reveal fraudulent thesis results
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiPost

 

Chulalongkorn University is currently under pressure from an alumni group, Network of Universities Reform, to reveal the findings of an investigation into an alleged fraudulent doctoral research paper. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322064-chulalongkorn-uni-pressured-to-reveal-fraudulent-thesis-results/

Thai retail sector struggles despite tax incentives and tourist spending
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

Despite increased spending by tourists and tax incentives to encourage buying, Thailand’s retail sector is under strain. The sector, facing the challenges of a surge of substandard goods from China, is burdening local entrepreneurs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322065-thai-retail-sector-struggles-despite-tax-incentives-and-tourist-spending/

 

More ‘Swiss’ fallout, pilots fall asleep, Pattaya loses its mojo - Tim Newton Today - March 11

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322066-more-‘swiss’-fallout-pilots-fall-asleep-pattaya-loses-its-mojo-tim-newton-today-march/

 

Brothel bust: Thai asylum seeker facing seven years behind bars in UK
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

A Thai national faces seven years in prison and a severe fine for brazenly establishing an illicit brothel and escort agency right under the noses of the British Home Office as he sought asylum from his home country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322068-brothel-bust-thai-asylum-seeker-facing-seven-years-behind-bars-in-uk/

 

Two women found shot dead at property in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter

 

File photo

Police are currently investigating the deaths of two women, found shot at a property in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322069-two-women-found-shot-dead-at-property-in-hua-hin/

 

Australian man under investigation for road rage incident near Bangkok (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว

 

A Thai woman filed a complaint against an Australian man, accusing him of intentionally causing an accident and damaging her car at Bearing Intersection in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok on March 3.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322071-australian-man-under-investigation-for-road-rage-incident-near-bangkok-video/

 

Body of Thai woman who fell from condo in KL returned home

 

 

The body of a 32-year-old Thai woman, who is thought to have been pushed from a room in a condominium in Malaysia, arrived in Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322091-body-of-thai-woman-who-fell-from-condo-in-kl-returned-home/

 

PM Srettha sets record for trips overseas

 

 

PM Srettha Thavisin has set a new record for overseas trips since taking the office in September last year. During his 176 days in office, he has travelled to 16 countries, spending a total of 52 days, or about 30% of his time, outside Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322092-pm-srettha-sets-record-for-trips-overseas/

Donation raised for Chaipattana Foundation at Ambassador’s Charity Ball

 

Malaysia’s Ambassador to Thailand Jojie Samuel (L) shakes hands with House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha during the inaugural Ambassadors’ Ball on March 8.

 

Members of diplomatic corps from 60 countries and business leaders gathered in Bangkok last Friday to raise funds in support of the Chaipattana Foundation. Donation was raised during the Ambassador’s Charity Ball, organised by the Diplomatic Council.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322093-donation-raised-for-chaipattana-foundation-at-ambassador’s-charity-ball/

 

Thailand wants Hong Kong to use it as trade and investment hub

 

 

Thailand wants Hong Kong business operators to use Thailand as their trade and investment centre in the Southeast Asian region and to support Thailand’s efforts to develop its soft power in food, services, rice and fruits, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322094-thailand-wants-hong-kong-to-use-it-as-trade-and-investment-hub/

 

Rituals of Colour and Joy

 

 

The northern province of Mae Hong Son comes alive with vibrant colours and rich traditions during the Poy Sang Long Festival, creating a mesmerizing spectacle from March to April.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322095-rituals-of-colour-and-joy/

Government Intensifies Fight Against Northern Forest Fires

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Natural Resources and Environment Minister Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan delivered a stern warning, declaring that those responsible for igniting forest fires will be met with severe legal repercussions, as he rolled out measures to combat the escalating issue and the surge in PM2.5 pollution in the North.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322099-government-intensifies-fight-against-northern-forest-fires/

 

Phuket Revokes Swiss Man's Elephant Foundation License

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Phuket officials are moving to cancel the license of an elephant foundation owned by Urs Fehr, a Swiss national after he reportedly assaulted a Thai woman on a beach. The action, confirmed by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, compounds the legal troubles for Fehr, who has also lost his firearm license.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322101-phuket-revokes-swiss-mans-elephant-foundation-license/

 

France Joins Thailand in Aviation Innovation Push

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has announced that Thailand and France are set to collaborate to advance the Thai aviation industry to meet future demands. The partnership stems from ongoing discussions in Paris with Damien Caze, head of France's Directorate-General for Civil Aviation, and is guided by an existing Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322102-france-joins-thailand-in-aviation-innovation-push/

 

Chiang Mai Running Sandals Gain Popularity

 

 

CHIANG MAI, March 11 (TNA) – The Chiang Mai handmade running sandals, renowned for their comfort and ability to alleviate foot pain, have become a hot trend among both local and international runners and health enthusiasts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322104-chiang-mai-running-sandals-gain-popularity/

Russian Man Found Hanged in Pattaya Forest

 

 

A Russian man was found hanged in a forest in Pattaya on Sunday morning, March 10th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322105-russian-man-found-hanged-in-pattaya-forest/

 

Warning issued over Thai man masturbating to standee

 

Photo via Facebook/ เพิก ชุมแพ

 

A Thai netizen issued a warning to locals in the Chum Phae district of the Isaan province of Khon Kaen after witnessing a Thai man masturbating and trying to have sex with a 6-foot (1.82 metre) cardboard standee outside a convenience store in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322106-warning-issued-over-thai-man-masturbating-to-standee/

 

Uthai Thani farmer dies from smoke inhalation while burning grass

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic incident occurred yesterday when a 56 year old man died after inhaling smoke and losing consciousness while trying to control a fire he had started to burn grass in his field in Uthai Thani Province. The man, identified only as Piangjai to preserve his family’s privacy, was alone at the time of the accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322109-uthai-thani-farmer-dies-from-smoke-inhalation-while-burning-grass/

Speeding motorcycle crash in Chaiyaphum kills two teens

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the lives of two young girls and left another in critical condition on March 10. The incident, which took place near the community of Modindaeng in Chaiyaphum province, was recorded by a CCTV camera, highlighting the dangers of not wearing a helmet while riding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322110-speeding-motorcycle-crash-in-chaiyaphum-kills-two-teens/

 

Fisherman shot by friend with harpoon in northern Thailand

 

Picture, a screengrab, courtesy of ThaiRath

 

A Thai fisherman shot through the head by a friend with a harpoon after a row over who caught the biggest fish said he felt better after a cigarette, despite the spear being lodged in his head.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322111-fisherman-shot-by-friend-with-harpoon-in-northern-thailand/