An Egyptian national was escorted by Phuket police to a hospital for psychiatric assessment last night, after he allegedly refused to pay a taxi fare, damaged driver’s cell phone, assaulted him and struck the taxi with an iron bar.

 

Egyptian sent for psychiatric assessment after allegedly attacking Phuket taxi driver

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323160-egyptian-sent-for-psychiatric-assessment-after-allegedly-attacking-phuket-taxi-driver/

 

Thaksin to visit Pheu Thai party on Tuesday

 

 

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will visit the Pheu Thai party on Tuesday, to provide an opportunity for the party’s MPs to meet with him, but he will not attend a party meeting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323162-thaksin-to-visit-pheu-thai-party-on-tuesday/

 

Pita Still Most Popular For PM: NIDA Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat next to NIDA Poll result, above, and in Parliament. Photo: Matichon

 

MOST PEOPLE WOULD STILL prefer former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the most popular politician for prime minister, says the latest NIDA Poll today (Mar 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323163-pita-still-most-popular-for-pm-nida-poll/

Senators To Grill Pheu Thai-Led Govt Over Thaksin’s ‘Double-Standard Privileges’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Senator Seri Suwanphanon, above, and Senator Somchai Sawaengkarn briefing the press about  Monday’s censure debate. Photo: Thai Rath

 

SENATORS PLAN TO GRILL the coalition government over alleged double-standard privileges provided for de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra, among other bones of contentions, on the upcoming Monday, sources said Saturday (Mar 23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323164-senators-to-grill-pheu-thai-led-govt-over-thaksin’s-‘double-standard-privileges’/

 

Motorbike-Riding Foreign Couple Fall Into Chiang Mai Road Hole
by TNR Staff

 

 

The Hungarian couple riding their motorcycle and the hole they fell into. Photo: Amarin TV

 

A FOREIGN COUPLE holidaying in Chiang Mai got injured after the front wheel of their motorcycle got stuck in a hole dug in a Chiang Mai road to put electrical wires underground causing them to somersault down, Amarin TV said today (Mar. 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323165-motorbike-riding-foreign-couple-fall-into-chiang-mai-road-hole/

 

Electricity saved in Bangkok during “Earth Hour” less than last year

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its public and private sector networks managed to save 24.65 megawatts of electricity, by reducing unnecessary lighting and power consumption between 8.30pm and 9.30pm Saturday night, in observation of the “60+ Earth Hour 2024”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323166-electricity-saved-in-bangkok-during-“earth-hour”-less-than-last-year/

 

Polish yoga instructor arrested in Koh Phangan for unlicensed operations
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Assawin Pakkawan

 

In a recent development on the southern resort island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani Province, a 46 year old Polish yoga instructor, Michal, found himself under arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323167-polish-yoga-instructor-arrested-in-koh-phangan-for-unlicensed-operations/

 

Thailand gears up to become global festival hub hosting Tomorrowland and Summer Sonic
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Danny Howe, Unsplash

 

Thailand is set to become a global festival hub as it gears up to host two internationally acclaimed music festivals, Summer Sonic and Tomorrowland. This move forms part of the government’s broader vision to stimulate economic activity by attracting major international events.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323168-thailand-gears-up-to-become-global-festival-hub-hosting-tomorrowland-and-summer-sonic/

 

Thailand aims to reduce tuberculosis rate by 5% annually
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Lifestylememory, Freepik

 

The Public Health Ministry of Thailand has set a goal to decrease the annual rate of tuberculosis (TB) cases by 5%. Dr Cherdchai Tontisirin, Dr Niti Haetanurak, and Dr Jos Vandelaer announced this target during a press conference on Friday, marking World Tuberculosis Day. The trio emphasised that, despite being globally recognised as the deadliest disease, tuberculosis’s prevalence is still worryingly high.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323169-thailand-aims-to-reduce-tuberculosis-rate-by-5-annually/

 

Central Bank Says Thais Among Top Target Of Cyber Criminals In Asia
by TNR Staff

 

Representation of a hacker. Above image: Shafin Al Asad Protic from Pixabay

 

THE BANK of Thailand revealed that Thais are among cyber criminals favourite targets in Asia and as these scammers continuously come up with new tactics it led to a total of 56,746 online fraud cases in January this year with 3.981 billion baht being stolen, Matichon newspaper said today (Mar. 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323170-central-bank-says-thais-among-top-target-of-cyber-criminals-in-asia/

 

Koh Larn in Pattaya Sees Thousands of Visitors Over Past Weekend
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: Mgronline

Pattaya —The picturesque island of Koh Larn welcomed more than 5,000-6,000 visitors over the past weekend as the island remains one of the top picks for a diverse mix of tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323171-koh-larn-sees-thousands-of-visitors-over-past-weekend/

 

Pattaya Hotels Surge in Occupancy as Songkran Approaches
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya’s hotel industry is experiencing a significant surge, with some hotels seeing over 90% occupancy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323172-pattaya-hotels-surge-in-occupancy-as-songkran-approaches/

 

Pattaya Area Beachside Restaurant Investigated for Allegedly Using Public Buoys as Seating
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A beachside restaurant on Krathing Lai Beach near Pattaya is reportedly being investigated for using buoys, which supposedly belong to the public, as chairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323173-pattaya-area-beachside-restaurant-investigated-for-allegedly-using-public-buoys-as-seating/

 

Fatal Big Bike Collision in Phuket Claims Three Lives, Leaves One Young Woman Injured

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Phuket—At 2:47 AM, on March 24th, 2024, Chalong police officers received an accident report of a big bike colliding with a motorbike on Wiset Road, Mueang Phuket, Phuket, claiming three lives and one serious injury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323174-fatal-big-bike-collision-in-phuket-claims-three-lives-leaves-one-young-woman-injured/

 

Police still targeting Big Joke over BNK Master website case. Arrest warrant considered
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Big Joke or General Surachate Hakparn, Deputy National Police Chief speaking with reporters with whom he has a good rapport. This week, he was at the centre of a controversy which threatened to rock the Royal Thai Police to its foundations. It followed shocking revelations by his lawyers on Tuesday. They told the media that efforts are being made by unseen forces to remove him. At the same time, they made disturbing claims relating to systemic corruption linked to illegal online gambling site BNK Master. (Inset) General Surachate attended a party for underprivileged children in Bangkok on Saturday. It came as Bangkok police sought to serve a criminal summons on him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323175-police-still-targeting-big-joke-over-bnk-master-website-case-arrest-warrant-considered/

 

Fifteen Foreign Riders Arrested in Patong Breaking Traffic Rules
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Patong –Fifteen foreign riders have been arrested in Patong this week for breaking traffic rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323176-fifteen-foreign-riders-arrested-in-patong-breaking-traffic-rules/

 

Thousands of Foreign Tourists Flock to Koh Phangan for Full Moon Party Amidst Festive Atmosphere
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Surat Thani—On March 23rd, 2024, Surat Thani local media reported a large number of foreign tourists ferry traveling to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui to attend the Full Moon Party on March 24th on Haad Rin Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323178-thousands-of-foreign-tourists-flock-to-koh-phangan-for-full-moon-party/

 

Man Wielding Knife Apprehended in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya —Pattaya authorities apprehended a Thai man wielding a large knife on Sunday, March 24th, after he posed a public safety threat in Soi Thap Phraya 12 near Pattaya Park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323179-man-wielding-knife-apprehended-in-pattaya/

 

Notorious elephant See Do Nok relocated for public safety in Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A wild elephant known as See Do Nok has been safely relocated after posing a danger to locals in the Kabin Buri district of Prachinburi province, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323183-notorious-elephant-see-do-nok-relocated-for-public-safety-in-thailand/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 25 March 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323188-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-25-march-2024/

Police Officer Suffers from Depression After Enduring Abuse During Training
 

 

A renowned Facebook page rushes to aid a female police officer who recently posted about her sorrow. The officer has been battling depression for a year due to the impact of her one-year tenure in the police force, which subjected her to both physical and mental abuse during training.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323187-police-officer-suffers-from-depression-after-enduring-abuse-during-training/

 

Three families escaped death as rental room plunges into pond

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On March 24, 2567, at 4:00 p.m., Lieutenant Colonel Aduldej Jindasirikul, Deputy Director (Investigation) of Don Mueang Police Station, received a report of a rented house plunging into the pond at the end of Soi Sano Kamnon 25, Intersection 2-7, Sikan Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323186-three-families-escaped-death-as-rental-room-plunges-into-pond/

 

UPDATE:

 

Koh Phangan Police Raid Polish Yoga Center Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Surat Thani—At 3:30 PM, on March 23rd, 2024, Koh Phangan tourist police and relevant agencies launched an inspection of a yoga centre after receiving a complaint from locals regarding a foreigner holding yoga classes appearing to be causing sexual misconduct and having viral and controversial published videos on social media in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323167-polish-yoga-instructor-arrested-in-koh-phangan-for-unlicensed-operations/?do=findComment&comment=18791228

 

British woman’s Thailand epiphany leads to £6K savings a year (video)
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of @milaninformer

 

A British woman revealed her ability to save 274,000 baht (£6,000) a year after having an epiphany during a trip to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323192-british-woman’s-thailand-epiphany-leads-to-£6k-savings-a-year-video/

 

Songkhla man arrested for multiple sexual offenses against teen
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

The arrest of a 43 year old man, Sativat, on charges of multiple sexual offenses in Songkhla province has triggered a meticulous police operation led by the Commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323193-songkhla-man-arrested-for-multiple-sexual-offenses-against-teen/

 

Man found dead in Greater Manchester home
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Houses for sale & to rent UK

 

British police took to social media to reach out to the Thai family of a Manchester man found dead in his own home in Denton, Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323194-man-found-dead-in-greater-manchester-home/

 

Thailand grapples with scorching heat and sporadic thunderstorms
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thailand is currently experiencing a period of intense heat, with many areas also facing sporadic thunderstorms. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a 24-hour forecast indicating that a low-pressure system, stemming from the prevailing heat, is covering the upper parts of the country. This system is expected to bring very hot weather and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day. The general public is advised to take precautions and look after their health due to the extreme heat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323195-thailand-grapples-with-scorching-heat-and-sporadic-thunderstorms/

 

Child abuse case surfaces involving stepmother and malnourished 5-year-old
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of ร้อยเรื่องเมืองร้อยด่านอุบลราชธานี Facebook

 

A five year old child was allegedly subjected to abuse by their stepmother, who reportedly left bruises and signs of malnutrition on the child’s body.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323197-child-abuse-case-surfaces-involving-stepmother-and-malnourished-5-year-old/

 

Significant expansion planned for Thailand’s Red Line rail network
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of SRT Electrified Train Company Limited

 

The State Railway of Thailand‘s (SRT) Red Line electric commuter rail network is set to undergo a significant expansion, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323199-significant-expansion-planned-for-thailand’s-red-line-rail-network/

 

Mysterious demise of young woman in Samut Songkhram sparks police probe
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of สยามนิวส์

 

A 22 year old woman was found dead and partially undressed in her home in Samut Songkhram Province, prompting a police investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her demise. The incident occurred yesterday evening, and the police were alerted at 7.30pm yesterday, March 23.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323200-mysterious-demise-of-young-woman-in-samut-songkhram-sparks-police-probe/