Thaksin has not breached parole conditions – Justice Minister

 

 

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has insisted that parolee Thaksin Shinawatra has not broken the conditions of his release by engaging in political activities, because such activities are not prohibited.

 

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World Bank VP suggests flood controls for sustainable economy in Thailand

 

 

While Thailand aims to improve its economic performance, to be that of a high-income country by 2037, the government needs to overcome several major issues. A policy ensuring climate-resilient development is indispensable in sustaining economic growth, as increased flooding in Thailand has had a huge impact on the economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323327-world-bank-vp-suggests-flood-controls-for-sustainable-economy-in-thailand/

 

Tisana blames distress over bereavement for misreading budget numbers

 

File photo : Tisana Choonhavan during a budgetary debate last week.

 

Move Forward MP for Bangkok, Tisana Choonhavan, has blamed her misreading of budget numbers during a parliamentary session on her distress and lack of sleep following the death of a former assistant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323328-tisana-blames-distress-over-bereavement-for-misreading-budget-numbers/

 

Chuan cleared of defamation charge filed by Thaksin

 

Former PM Chuan Leekpai talks to reporters after listening the verdict.

 

The Bangkok South Criminal Court ordered the acquittal today of former prime minister Chuan Leekpai on a defamation charge, filed against him by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323329-chuan-cleared-of-defamation-charge-filed-by-thaksin/

 

Local Durian Variety Becomes Unique Fashion of Uttaradit

 

 

UTTARADIT, March 26 (TNA) – Many provinces are now making shirts and pants with printed patterns featuring local identities after the elephant-patterned pants of Chiang Mai and various designs of other provinces gain popularity among tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323332-local-durian-variety-becomes-unique-fashion-of-uttaradit/

Visa-Free Policy Expected to Triple Chinese Arrivals in Thailand

 

 

Five Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) overseas offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Chengdu, and Guangzhou have collected tourism data as a result of the visa-exemption measure between Thailand and China, which came into effect on 1 March 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323335-visa-free-policy-expected-to-triple-chinese-arrivals-in-thailand/

 

Thailand Ranks 2nd Most Attractive Investment Location in Asia

 

 

Thailand ranks as second most attractive investment location among emerging and developing countries in Asia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323336-thailand-ranks-2nd-most-attractive-investment-location-in-asia/

 

Shooting and Molotov cocktails attack rocks Phuket Town

 

Picture of a Molotov coctail courtesy of Wikapedia

 

Phuket City police are currently investigating a violent incident on the outskirts of Phuket Town which resulted in a young man being shot in the foot, with accompanying reports of Molotov cocktails being hurled.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323337-shooting-and-molotov-cocktails-attack-rocks-phuket-town/

 

Thaksin Shinawatra’s secretive meet-up sparks political uproar

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sudden appearance at the Pheu Thai Party’s headquarters has sparked intense speculation about his true intentions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323339-thaksin-shinawatra’s-secretive-meet-up-sparks-political-uproar/

 

Thai singer takes legal note after Filipino plagarises song

 

Photo via Instagram/ @pon.chet and @shaddybu

 

A Thai singer filed a lawsuit against a Filipino TikToker for plagiarising one of his songs. The Filipino, Shad, allegedly put a translated version of the song up for sale without giving credit or obtaining a license.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323340-thai-singer-takes-legal-note-after-filipino-plagarises-song/

 

Thailand’s car industry hits the brakes: Production plunges 20%

 

 

With a significant decrease in production, Thailand’s car output experienced a 19.28% year-on-year slump in February, with the total units produced amounting to only 133,690, as reported by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323341-thailand’s-car-industry-hits-the-brakes-production-plunges-20/

 

Chauffeur poses as youth welfare officer to rape 13 year old girl

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A chauffeur of the Service Centre for Disabled People in the Isaan province of Udon Thani posed as a youth welfare officer to lure a 13 year old girl into a rape. He even sexually assaulted the girl in front of her two year old sibling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323342-chauffeur-poses-as-youth-welfare-officer-to-rape-13-year-old-girl/

 

Mae Hong Son village assistant assaults wildlife officer

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Authorities in Mae Hong Son launched a severe disciplinary investigation against a village assistant for leading a group of 20 locals in a brazen attempt to free two suspects from wildlife officers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323344-mae-hong-son-village-assistant-assaults-wildlife-officer/

Selective minimum wage increases in 10 provinces

 

 

Thailand’s Wage Committee decided today to increase minimum wages to 400 baht for employees working in 4-star hotels which have at least 50 employees, located in specific areas in 10 provinces, effective from April 13th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323345-selective-minimum-wage-increases-in-10-provinces/

 

Thaksin warmly welcomed at Pheu Thai party headquarters

 

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the founder of the Pheu Thai party, received a warm welcome today as he returned to the party’s HQ for the first time in nearly two decades.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323347-thaksin-warmly-welcomed-at-pheu-thai-party-headquarters/

 

Electric vehicles take center stage at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show

 

 

Electric vehicles, particularly those from leading Chinese brands, are sparking interest among car enthusiasts and very much stealing the spotlight at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323354-electric-vehicles-take-center-stage-at-the-45th-bangkok-international-motor-show/

 

Friend of Thai comedian suspected of stealing from shoe collection

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A close acquaintance of renowned Thai comedian Jazz Chuanchuen has been issued with an arrest warrant for making off with several items from Jazz’s extensive shoe collection, worth over 300,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323355-friend-of-thai-comedian-suspected-of-stealing-from-shoe-collection/

 

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