webfact Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 As Thailand’s tourism industry roars back to full speed, and attracting many new nationalities to the Land of Smiles, there has been a noticeable uptick in cases reported involving foreigners violating the law. Statistically, the rise has not been significant, but the reporting and social media frenzy over recent incidents, is spurring the police and Thai immigration officials into a reactive stance. “Strictly screen foreigners entering and leaving the Kingdom”, Deputy Chief of police Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323240-“strictly-screen-foreigners-entering-and-leaving-the-kingdom”-deputy-chief-of-police/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Booze battle: Thailand still missing the middle path in alcohol control No less than four draft laws on alcohol control will soon go before Parliament, but none appear to contain a middle path that will satisfy everyone. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323231-booze-battle-thailand-still-missing-the-middle-path-in-alcohol-control/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Foreigners condemned for spray-painting Phuket footpath Photo via ThaiRath and Facebook/ โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต Thai netizens condemned two foreign men for spray-painting graffiti on a footpath and several spots in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323243-foreigners-condemned-for-spray-painting-phuket-footpath/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Five Mongolian Nationals Arrested for Pickpocketing Tourists in Bangkok and Pattaya By Aim Tanakorn Bangkok, Pattaya — The Tourist Police and Immigration Bureau have arrested a group of five Mongolian nationals suspected of pickpocketing tourists at major attractions in Bangkok and Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323265-five-mongolian-nationals-arrested-for-pickpocketing-tourists-in-bangkok-and-pattaya/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 Thailand Condemns Moscow Terrorist Attack and Offers Condolences By Adam Judd Thailand-In a heartfelt statement released today, Thailand expressed its profound shock and deep sadness over the tragic terrorist attack that occurred in the Moscow region on March 22, 2024. The devastating event led to the loss of many lives, with many people also injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323266-thailand-condemns-moscow-terrorist-attack-and-offers-condolences/ 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Giant Italian-Thai behemoth fights for survival and to pay wages as fears rise about the wider economy by James Morris and Son Nguyen The President of Italian-Thai Development Plc Premchai Karnasuta. His construction firm is the largest in Thailand. However, it is burdened with liabilities of ฿106 billion in a gathering financial storm which has seen it unable to pay wages. Mr Premchai was jailed by a Thai court in 2020 for illegal poaching. He was later released on parole in October 2023 on health grounds. There are rising fears that Thailand could be facing a private-sector debt crisis. It comes as the country’s leading construction firm fights for survival. Thai Construction behemoth Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) fights for survival amid a growing financial crisis. Intense negotiations are ongoing. Worker wages in limbo. Government and banks are on edge. Will Italian-Thai weather this storm as it did previously in 1997? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323267-giant-italian-thai-behemoth-fights-for-survival-and-to-pay-wages/ 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Suvarnabhumi Immigration Adjusts Procedures to Accommodate Foreign Visitors During Summer Picture: Siam Rath Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration officials inspected readiness as the summer approaches. Following a recent incident on February 24th, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the immigration area unannounced and expressed dissatisfaction with certain operational aspects, particularly immigration processes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323272-suvarnabhumi-immigration-adjusts-procedures-to-accommodate-foreign-visitors-during-summer/ 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Suvarnabhumi Airport Customs Arrest Drug Trafficker from Nigeria On Monday (March 25, 2024), Mr. Phantong Loikulnarn, advisor for development and tax management spokesperson for the Customs Department, revealed that in line with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's directive to combat all aspects of drug abuse, including production, importation, exportation, transit, and clandestine distribution, all relevant agencies are coordinating efforts to eradicate drug trafficking from the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323274-suvarnabhumi-airport-customs-arrest-drug-trafficker-from-nigeria/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 26 March 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323281-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-26-march-2024/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Street Shooting Incident in Pathum Thani Leaves Three People Injured, Police Investigating Suspects By Kittisak Phalaharn Pathumthani—At 5:40 PM, on March 24th, 2024, Khlong Luang police officers received a shooting report causing three injuries in Soi Thepkunchorn, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323282-street-shooting-incident-in-pathum-thani-leaves-three-people-injured/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26 Thai Private Sectors Support Legalizing Casinos in Thailand to Boost the Economy and Tackle Illegal Gambling By Kittisak Phalaharn National—On March 24th, Mr. Chris Cherdsuriya, Chief Advisor to the Executive Board of Honor Group, a Pattaya-based real estate and hotel operator, publicly revealed his support for legalizing casinos in Thailand as a part of entertainment complexes including various activities and services. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323283-thai-private-sectors-support-legalizing-casinos-in-thailand-to-boost-the-economy/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26 Massive Cattle Smuggling Operation Foiled at Thai-Myanmar Border, 128 Cows Seized By Kittisak Phalaharn Tak—At 1:00 AM, on March 25th, 2024, Tha Song Yang police and relevant agencies intercepted illegal cow smuggling of 128 units at the Thai-Myanmar border, in Tha Song Yang, Tak. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323284-massive-cattle-smuggling-operation-foiled-at-thai-myanmar-border-128-cows-seized/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 No More ‘Bananas’ For Potential Move Forward Defectors: Thammanat By Thai Newsroom Reporters Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, right, and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, left. Photo: Thai Rath PALANG PRACHARATH Secretary-General Thammanat Prompao today (Mar. 25) categorically denied allegations that his coalition party might possibly tempt potential Move Forward defectors with payoff in cash. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323288-no-more-‘bananas’-for-potential-move-forward-defectors-thammanat/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Thailand Sets Compensation for Wild Animal Attack Victims By Goongnang Suksawat The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has introduced new compensation regulations for victims of wild animal attacks, responding to increasing incidents involving monkeys in Lop Buri province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323289-thailand-sets-compensation-for-wild-animal-attack-victims/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Crashing His Motorbike Into a Wall in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang-A young Russian man died after he crashed a motorbike into a house’s wall in the Thep Krasattri sub-district on Sunday night (March 24th) Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323290-crashing-his-motorbike-into-a-wall-in-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Thai couple accused of physically and sexually abusing girl byf Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ North Now A Thai mother accused two of her friends of physically and sexually abusing her four year old daughter after the girl sustained multiple injuries to her body, brain, and genitals. The babysitting couple deny the charges. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323291-thai-couple-accused-of-physically-and-sexually-abusing-girl/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Extortion by Ministry of Agriculture task force exposed by senator by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Extortion practices by a special task force from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives were put in the spotlight as Senator Poldej Pinprateep levelled serious accusations against the group during a Senate debate yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323292-extortion-by-ministry-of-agriculture-task-force-exposed-by-senator/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Thai fruit frenzy: Chanthaburi aims to peel away competition by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Chanthaburi is set to be promoted as the leading fruit exporter to China by the Commerce Ministry, to drive sales of durian and mangosteen to exceed 3 billion baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323294-thai-fruit-frenzy-chanthaburi-aims-to-peel-away-competition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 TCC proposes temporary power tariff reduction for Thai households by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Consumers Council (TCC) has proposed a temporary reduction in power tariffs to alleviate the financial strain on Thai households during the summer’s peak demand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323296-tcc-proposes-temporary-power-tariff-reduction-for-thai-households/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26 Thai stock market hits snooze button despite extended hours by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand Despite the extension of the Stock Exchange of Thailand‘s (SET) trading hours and looming interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand, the Thai market failed to rally yesterday. Concerns over a premature rate cut and the aftermath of a recent terrorist attack near Moscow fuelled investor anxiety. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323297-thai-stock-market-hits-snooze-button-despite-extended-hours/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26 UPDATE: Nigerian man arrested for smuggling 1.4 kg of cocaine by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ กรมศุลกากร : The Customs Department The Thai Customs Department arrested a Nigerian man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday for smuggling 1.4 kilogrammes of cocaine into Thailand. The Nigerian swallowed 69 capsules of the drug. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323274-suvarnabhumi-airport-customs-arrest-drug-trafficker-from-nigeria/?do=findComment&comment=18794099 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Good guys in, bad guys out 2.0, digital nomad visa? - Tim Newton Today - March 26 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323299-good-guys-in-bad-guys-out-20-digital-nomad-visa-tim-newton-today-march-26/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Pattaya: Ditched cables spark public uproar by Top Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail A wave of public outcry has surged on the official Facebook page of Mayor Direct Line, as citizens express alarm over the abandoned cables strewn across various locations in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323301-pattaya-ditched-cables-spark-public-uproar/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26 UPDATE: 3 Mongolian men arrested for pickpocketing tourists in Thailand by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ อธิปบูรพา Thai police arrested three Mongolian men on March 23 for pickpocketing foreign tourists at popular attractions in Pattaya, Chon Buri, and Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323265-five-mongolian-nationals-arrested-for-pickpocketing-tourists-in-bangkok-and-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18794192 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Homeowner wins 1 million baht settlement in property dispute by Samantha Rose Photo courtesy of Sanook A gang involved in a property dispute has agreed to pay 1 million baht in damages to an elderly homeowner, with the payment to be made in three instalments. The Min Buri Civil Court will deliver the final judgment in the trespassing case on May 7. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323304-homeowner-wins-1-million-baht-settlement-in-property-dispute/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26 Thai govt’s digital wallet handout scheme faces legal queries by Mitch Connor Picture of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavasin courtesy of kaohooninternational.com The Thai government plans to launch its main digital wallet handout scheme in the year’s final quarter. This plan’s timeline will be more concrete post-April 10 when the digital wallet policy committee convenes, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323305-thai-govt’s-digital-wallet-handout-scheme-faces-legal-queries/ 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Thailand braces for thunderstorms amid soaring temperatures by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning for 43 provinces, forecasting thunderstorms across 30% of the area, including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323308-thailand-braces-for-thunderstorms-amid-soaring-temperatures/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Thai women dodge death as drunk driver turns beauty clinic into crash zone (video) by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 Two Thai women narrowly escaped death after a drunk driver crashed a sedan into a beauty clinic in the central province of Lob Buri. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323309-thai-women-dodge-death-as-drunk-driver-turns-beauty-clinic-into-crash-zone-video/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Glowing gold and sleek black eels captivate crowds at Thai temple by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail Villagers and tourists alike flocked to a Thai temple in Chon Buri to witness the enchanting sight of two extraordinary eels, one shimmering in dazzling gold, the other sleek in jet black. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323311-glowing-gold-and-sleek-black-eels-captivate-crowds-at-thai-temple/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted March 26 Popular Post Share Posted March 26 PM will not meet Thaksin today File photo : PM Srettha Thavisin Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he will not go to the Pheu Thai headquarters this afternoon to meet former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as it is still during working hours. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323324-pm-will-not-meet-thaksin-today/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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