Family calls for accountability after tragic crash takes mother’s life
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of ภรัญวิทย์ อนันต์ดิลกฤทธิ์ Facebook

 

A tragic road accident claimed the life of a beloved mother when a truck collided with her vehicle on March 11. The bereaved family, heartbroken and seeking solace, calls for the trucking company owner, who is also a secretary to a government minister, to demonstrate responsibility by paying respects to the deceased.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322634-family-calls-for-accountability-after-tragic-crash-takes-mother’s-life/

 

Bangkok uses AI weather forecasts to accurately notify citizens 3 hours in advance
by Thaiger

 

Presentation demonstrating Weathernews AI Nowcast's performance | PHOTO: Bangkok

Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, discussed with Chihito Kusabiraki, CEO of Weathernews Inc., Japan, on activating the AI Nowcast system for forecasting rain in advance in the Bangkok area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322635-bangkok-uses-ai-weather-forecasts-to-accurately-notify-citizens-3-hours-in-advance/

 

New Zealanders in hot water after assaulting Thai police officer in Phuket
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Phuket Hotnews

 

Two New Zealanders, who physically assaulted a Thai police officer on Chao Fah East Road in Phuket on Saturday were charged with five offences and face a lifetime ban from entering Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322598-two-new-zealand-men-arrested-in-phuket-for-alleged-brutal-assault-on-traffic-cop/?do=findComment&comment=18774667

Two kiwis assault a Phuket policeman, Surachate summoned - Tim Newton Today - March 18

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322636-two-kiwis-assault-a-phuket-policeman-surachate-summoned-tim-newton-today-march-18/

Chalong resident hits 30 million baht jackpot in national lottery
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

Champagne corks popped for a resident of Chalong, Phuket, after she hit the jackpot, winning a colossal 30 million baht from the National Government Lottery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322639-chalong-resident-hits-30-million-baht-jackpot-in-national-lottery/

Thai Deputy Minister of Agriculture Launches Royal Rainmaking Operation to Tackle Chiang Mai’s PM 2.5 Crisis
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On March 15th, 2024, Dr. Chaiya Promma, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, performed an inspection in Chiang Mai to tackle air pollution, PM 2.5, which was at concerning levels in the northern region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322641-minister-launches-royal-rainmaking-operation-to-tackle-chiang-mai’s-pm-25-crisis/

 

Former Professional Competitive Shooter Nabbed After Fatal Gunfire Incident in Chiang Mai That Leaves One Person Dead, One Injured
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Chiang Mai—At 11:40 PM, on March 15th, 2024, San Kamphaeng police officers received a fatal shooting report on the Pa Phai-Super Road, San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai, causing one casualty and one injury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322643-former-professional-competitive-shooter-nabbed-after-fatal-gunfire-incident-in-chiang-mai/

Jomtien Beach Bustles with Tourists at Second Week of Pattaya Music Festival 2024
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

Pattaya —The Pattaya Music Festival 2024 continued its second weekend on Friday and Saturday, March 15th-16th, at Jomtien Beach, drawing a massive crowd of both Thai and international tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322646-jomtien-beach-bustles-with-tourists-at-second-week-of-pattaya-music-festival-2024/

 

Russian demands 100,000 baht from Thai woman for alleged assault (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

A Russian man accused a Thai woman of physically assaulting him at a house in the Isaan province of Buriram last month, demanding the woman pay him 100,000 baht in compensation. The accused woman denied the allegation and told a different side of the story to a new agency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322651-russian-demands-100000-baht-from-thai-woman-for-alleged-assault-video/

 

Golden getaway: Thai woman swipes Chinese man’s credit cards in Pattaya
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว

A Thai woman is on the run after stealing credit cards from a Chinese man to buy two gold necklaces valued at about 33,000 baht from a gold shop in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322654-golden-getaway-thai-woman-swipes-chinese-man’s-credit-cards-in-pattaya/

 

Virtual banks to revolutionise Thailand’s financial landscape
by Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Royal Gazette announced that virtual banks are set to become a reality in Thailand, with the Bank of Thailand (BoT) accepting applications from March 20 to September 19 this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322655-virtual-banks-to-revolutionise-thailand’s-financial-landscape/

 

Dissident Russian band returns to stage after Thai detention

 

This handout photograph released by Bi-2 rock band on March 17, 2024, shows the founder of the Bi-2 rock band Egor Bortnik known as Leva Bi-2 sitting on the floor at the immigration detention centre in Phuket on January 27.

 

Warsaw, Poland – A Russian-Belarusian rock band that denounces Moscow’s Ukraine invasion returned to the stage this week, voicing defiance after being detained in Thailand in January and threatened with deportation to Russia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322666-dissident-russian-band-returns-to-stage-after-thai-detention/

 

EC petitions Constitutional Court seeking dissolution of Move Forward party

 

 

The Election Commission (EC) submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court today, seeking the dissolution of the Move Forward party and the barring of the party’s executive members from politics, in accordance with Section 92 (1) and (2) of the Political Parties Act.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322668-ec-petitions-constitutional-court-seeking-dissolution-of-move-forward-party/

 

New literary organisations proposed by “soft power” committee

 

 

Thailand’s national soft power sub-committee on books will propose to the government the establishment of ‘the Book Institute’ and ‘One Province, One Landmark Library’.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322669-new-literary-organisations-proposed-by-“soft-power”-committee/

 

National police chief refutes claim of foul play in Surachate Hakparn case

 

 

Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the national police chief, maintains that one of his deputies, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, is not the victim of persecution or of foul play over the issuance of a summons for him to report to Thung Song Hong police station, to acknowledge money laundering charges related to the BNKMaster online gambling website.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322670-national-police-chief-refutes-claim-of-foul-play-in-surachate-hakparn-case/

 

Thailand Introduces AI to Combat Depression

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer a lifeline to those grappling with depression and suicidal thoughts. The innovative AI DMIND technology, now part of the National Health Security Office's (NHSO) Line service, provides immediate mental health assessments to users. The technology is the result of a collaboration between Chulalongkorn University's Faculties of Medicine and Engineering, the NHSO, and the Department of Mental Health.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322671-thailand-introduces-ai-to-combat-depression/

 

Cast your vote for the winner of this months Deportation Darwin Awards

 

 

New App Launched to Help Tackle Drought Challenges

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has unveiled a new application named "Crops Drought," designed to assist farmers in navigating the challenges posed by drought conditions. This innovative tool is part of a broader effort to tackle the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, impacting both crop yields and the wider economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322673-new-app-launched-to-help-tackle-drought-challenges/

 

Muay Thai Training in Thailand: The Beginner’s Guide

 

 

Muay Thai or Thai kickboxing is a hard-hitting, fitness-building martial art. It’s not hard to see why someone would want to learn the “art of eight limbs,” especially in its beautiful country of origin, Thailand. But how do you get the most out of Muay Thai training?

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322675-muay-thai-training-in-thailand-the-beginner’s-guide/

 

Millions Allocated to Combat Forest Fires in the North

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced a financial commitment of 272.65 million baht from its central emergency fund to combat forest fires and address the escalating issue of high PM2.5 levels. The decision, made on Sunday (Mar 17), comes amid criticism from opposition MPs regarding the insufficiency of personnel allocated for fire-fighting efforts in the nation's forests.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322677-millions-allocated-to-combat-forest-fires-in-the-north/

 

Warning Issued to Protect Sea Fans in Trang

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has issued a cautionary advisory to tourists visiting Koh Sukorn in the Trang province, urging them to avoid disturbing the large red "sea fan" corals that have become exposed due to unusually low sea levels. These sea fans, known for their intricate beauty and ecological importance, play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem by providing shelter for smaller aquatic creatures and aiding in the filtration of plankton.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322678-warning-issued-to-protect-sea-fans-in-trang/

Thailand Revokes Visas of Tourists Attacking Policeman

 

 

PHUKET, March 18 (TNA) – Authorities have revoked visas of two New Zealanders after they assaulted a traffic police officer in Phuket on Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322598-two-new-zealand-men-arrested-in-phuket-for-alleged-brutal-assault-on-traffic-cop/?do=findComment&comment=18775974

 

Two People Killed, Four Seriously Injured in Devastating Sri Racha Car Crash

 

 

A severe car accident in Sri Racha, Chonburi, claimed the lives of two people and severely injured four others on March 17th, 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322681-two-people-killed-four-seriously-injured-in-devastating-sri-racha-car-crash/

Terminal bride’s wedding in Thai hospital captures hearts

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Love triumphed over adversity in a touching hospital wedding, where a terminally ill bride vowed to cherish her remaining days with her steadfast partner. The emotional ceremony, held yesterday March 17 at Maharaj Nakorn Ratchasima Hospital, captured the hearts of family, friends, and the medical staff, bearing witness to the couple’s unwavering commitment to each other.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322683-terminal-bride’s-wedding-in-thai-hospital-captures-hearts/

 

Thai man fined for boozing outside convenience store

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A Thai man found himself in a legal quandary after consuming alcohol in front of a convenience store, which resulted in a fine of 1,000 baht by the police. The incident sparked a public inquiry into the legality of drinking in public spaces that are not government premises.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322684-thai-man-fined-for-boozing-outside-convenience-store/

 

Hidden camera in woman’s bathroom sparks police investigation

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 60 year old Thai woman was left in shock when she discovered a hidden camera in the bathroom of her home in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Initially mistaking it for her grandchildren’s toy, she reported the incident to police today, March 18, seeking their assistance to track down the perpetrator.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322685-hidden-camera-in-woman’s-bathroom-sparks-police-investigation/

 

Thai consulate issues warning after measles outbreak in Osaka

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai consulate in Osaka has issued a health advisory for Thai nationals residing or travelling in Osaka, following the confirmation of measles cases in the Japanese city. This advice includes wearing masks when outdoors or using public transportation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322687-thai-consulate-issues-warning-after-measles-outbreak-in-osaka/

 

Middle Eastern man caught stealing from Ang Thong store

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

A grocery store security camera in the central province of Ang Thong captured footage of a Middle Eastern man swindling money and stealing products from the shop. Similar incidents of theft involving individuals of Middle Eastern descent have been reported by other businesses in the province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322694-middle-eastern-man-caught-stealing-from-ang-thong-store/

 

Big boobed Thai woman’s mango sticky rice stall a hit in Mae Klong

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

The mango season has arrived with a buzz this year, attracting attention from mango farmers and savvy entrepreneurs like a young, big-boobed Thai woman whose roadside mango stall has gained widespread popularity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322695-big-boobed-thai-woman’s-mango-sticky-rice-stall-a-hit-in-mae-klong/

 

One-eyed blind man arrested for attempting to rape 12 year old girl

 

Photo via Facebook/ 3PlusNews

 

Police arrested a one-eyed blind man for attempting to rape a 12 year old girl at an abandoned hut in Bang Bo district in the central province of Samut Prakarn province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322696-one-eyed-blind-man-arrested-for-attempting-to-rape-12-year-old-girl/