A Thai woman on Pha-ngan Island, who is eight months pregnant, has filed a complaint with the police, alleging that a Russian tourist kicked and injured her.

 

Russian tourist on Pha-ngan Island accused of kicking Thai pregnant woman

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322745-russian-tourist-on-pha-ngan-island-accused-of-kicking-thai-pregnant-woman/

Thai airlines gear up for Songkran splashdown with extra flights

 

Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand

 

Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai Vietjet are gearing up for the Songkran festival, a major annual event in Thailand. With an expectation of a surge in travel demand, these airlines have announced the addition of extra flights and ticket discounts to accommodate this rise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322773-thai-airlines-gear-up-for-songkran-splashdown-with-extra-flights/

UPDATE:

 

Foreign Woman Blasted On Thai Social Media For Allegedly Kicking A Pregnant Woman
by TNR Staff

 

The woman identified as a Russian by two social media users who said she kicked the pregnant coffee shop owner after being told to remove her shoes. Photos shared by Satika Oz, reshared by Red Skull and published by Amarin TV

 

TWO THAI social media users alleged that a Russian woman kicked a heavily pregnant Thai woman upon being asked to take off her shoes at the latter’s coffee shop on Koh Phangan, Amarin TV said today (Mar. 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322745-russian-tourist-on-pha-ngan-island-accused-of-kicking-thai-pregnant-woman/?do=findComment&comment=18779616

No Move Forward MPs Stepping Down To Be Replaced By Others On Party List
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, left, and current leader, Chaithawat Tulathon with the Constitutional Court logo in the background. Photo: Matichon

 

NO MOVE FORWARD MPs, most of whom concurrently perform as members of the opposition party’s executive board, are going to resign as elected lawmakers and be replaced by somebody else on a party list anytime soon, Move Forward spokesperson Parit Wacharasindhu said today (Mar. 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322790-no-move-forward-mps-stepping-down-to-be-replaced-by-others-on-party-list/

 

British Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Cocaine in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Karon – A British man was arrested in Karon for allegedly selling cocaine and using methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322791-british-man-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-cocaine-in-phuket/

 

Russian Man Arrested at Kathu Restaurant for Allegedly Working Without Legal Permission
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kathu –A Russian man was arrested at a restaurant in Kathu on Monday (March 18th) after he was found allegedly cooking in a kitchen against the terms of his work permit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322792-russian-man-arrested-at-kathu-restaurant-for-allegedly-working-without-legal-permission/

Yemeni Man Arrested for Allegedly Working at Patong Grocery Store
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Yemeni man was arrested after he was allegedly found working illegally at a grocery store in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322793-yemeni-man-arrested-for-allegedly-working-at-patong-grocery-store/

 

Three Foreigners Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong –An Indian, a British and a French driver were arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Tuesday (March 19th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322794-three-foreigners-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-patong/

 

Alleged Russian Prostitute Arrested in Wichit, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Wichit –An alleged Russian prostitute was arrested in Wichit on Monday (March 18th) after a sting operation, the fourth Russian woman this month arrested for alleged prostitution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322795-alleged-russian-prostitute-arrested-in-wichit-phuket/

New Finance Minister expected in April as economic malaise deepens with downgrades in GDP growth
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Current Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Chairman and top businessman, Pichai Chunhavajira, is being tipped for the role of Minister of Finance. It comes with a cabinet reshuffle due in April. Mr Pichai is seen as a stalwart of the Pheu Thai Party and the Shinawatra family.

 

New Finance Minister expected amidst GDP downgrades | Economic malaise deepens as new finance minister anticipated in April. Amidst ballooning private sector debt and structural impediments, Pichai Chunhavajira has emerged as the front-runner for the role. Srettha’s trenchant criticism of the central bank has sparked unease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322797-new-finance-minister-expected-in-april-as-economic-malaise-deepens/

 

Homeless Man in Pattaya Rescued After Setting Sail on Homemade Raft Again

By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A middle aged homeless man was rescued for the second time this month after being stranded on a homemade raft off the Pattaya coast.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322798-homeless-man-in-pattaya-rescued-after-setting-sail-on-homemade-raft-again/

 

Crackdown on Foreigners Breaking Law: Thai Authorities Shut Down Car Rental Company

 

 

Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, along with spokespersons, convened to monitor measures against foreigners' misconduct. Since October 1st, there have been 614 cases of foreign nationals violating laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322803-crackdown-on-foreigners-breaking-law-thai-authorities-shut-down-car-rental-company/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 20 March 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322806-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-20-march-2024/

 

Thai women ranked the third among foreign wives married to Korean men
 

File photo : AP

Last year Thai women ranked third among foreign wives married to Korean men after Vietnam and China, according to Statistics Korea, as reported by Korea Times on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322807-thai-women-ranked-the-third-among-foreign-wives-married-to-korean-men/

 

Tourist Police and 7-Eleven Join Forces to Enhance Tourist Safety
 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Tourist Police has taken proactive steps to enhance convenience and ensure the safety of tourists to promote a positive image of the country. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322804-tourist-police-and-7-eleven-join-forces-to-enhance-tourist-safety/

 

5 Vessels Caught Smuggling Illegal Oil in Sattahip
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Sattahip, Chonburi — The Royal Thai Police seized five vessels suspected of carrying over 400,000 liters of smuggled oil in the Gulf of Thailand near Sattahip, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322817-5-vessels-caught-smuggling-illegal-oil-in-sattahip/

 

Summer storm alert for 45 Thai provinces including Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Micah Tindell, Unsplash

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe summer storm warning for 45 provinces, including Bangkok, as strong winds, thunderstorms, hail, and occasional lightning struck at 5am today, March 20. It is the seventh summer storm warning issued by the TMD this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322818-summer-storm-alert-for-45-thai-provinces-including-bangkok/

 

Drunk American flees horror crash leaving British family shattered in Thailand
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of the Daily Mirror

 

A drunk American man is on the run after a horror smash left a British family of three hospitalized in Thailand. The British man fears unless the fugitive is brought to justice he will continue to drink and drive and cause mayhem after showing no remorse after the crash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322819-drunk-american-flees-horror-crash-leaving-british-family-shattered-in-thailand/

 

Health riders revolutionise medication delivery
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

To transform healthcare accessibility, volunteers dubbed “health riders” are poised to bring medicines directly to patients’ doorsteps, following a successful trial period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322821-health-riders-revolutionise-medication-delivery/

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Leads Massive Gambling Den Raid Operation in Nonthaburi, Over 300 Gamblers Captured
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—At 10:00 PM, on March 19th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and relevant agencies of more than 100 individuals launched a raid operation on a massive gambling den in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi. As a result, more than 300 gamblers were captured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322822-anutin-leads-massive-gambling-den-raid-operation-in-nonthaburi/

 

Move Forward MP demands probe into death of a conscript
 

Photo by @tisanachoonhav2

Move Forward MP for Bangkok Tisana Choonhavan has called on the army to investigate the suspected suicide of a conscript, who used to be her assistant, to disclose the autopsy results and to scrap conscription.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322824-move-forward-mp-demands-probe-into-death-of-a-conscript/

Thailand anticipates American tourism influx due to Songkran
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Somchai Poomlard

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is anticipating a robust tourism influx from North and South America this year, with a projection of at least 1.5 million tourists – a figure that mirrors the 2019 statistics. This surge is attributed to the confluence of the Songkran celebrations and the Easter holiday in April.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322825-thailand-anticipates-american-tourism-influx-due-to-songkran/

 

Russian kicks pregnant Thai. Are more foreigners behaving badly? - TNT - March 20

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322826-russian-kicks-pregnant-thai-are-more-foreigners-behaving-badly-tnt-march-20/

 

Employees engaged in violent brawl in Patong
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A violent clash erupted among employees of the same company in Patong, Phuket, after work hours, drawing attention and concern toward the tourist city’s image.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322827-employees-engaged-in-violent-brawl-in-patong/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai cops uncover British man’s drug stash in Phuket
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Karon Police

 

A British man is facing a lifetime behind bars after Thai cops swooped on his hotel room and reportedly found a significant stash of illegal drugs. The British man, Stephen Mullady, was arrested on the spot for suspected cocaine dealing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322791-british-man-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-cocaine-in-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=18780426

 

UK Foreign Secretary Cameron elevates trade links in Thailand
by Bob Scott

 

Picture of David Cameron with Benjamin Netanyahu courtesy of The Prime Minister of Israel

 

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron arrives in Bangkok today in a bid to strengthen trade and economic ties between the politically beleaguered UK and the burgeoning Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1322830-uk-foreign-secretary-cameron-elevates-trade-links-in-thailand/

 

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