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.

 

Thaksin has not breached parole conditions – Justice Minister

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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/

Defence Minister, Navy Chief Leave For China To Wrap Up Submarine Deal
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Photo: Thai Rath

 

DEFENCE MINISTER SUTHIN Khlangsang and Navy Chief Adm. Adung Pan-iam have quietly departed for China to conclude the trouble-plagued, Chinese-built submarine purchase deal, a government official said Tuesday (Mar. 26).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323361-defence-minister-navy-chief-leave-for-china-to-wrap-up-submarine-deal/

 

Phuket tourism boss concerned that the ‘feelings’ of locals on the island may be provoked by foreigners 
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Minister of Labour Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn (right) has ordered a crackdown nationwide on employment and labour law abuses by foreigners. The crackdown has seen raids and arrests across the country, in particular, focused on Southern Thailand. Meanwhile, a local tourism industry boss in Phuket has expressed concern about the feelings of local people following several high-profile criminal acts by foreigners there including a long-stay resident and two tourists from New Zealand who attacked a uniformed policeman on Saturday, March 16th last (inset bottom). Similarly, there have been assaults reported in Ko Phangan (inset left bottom), Pattaya and Trang. It follows an alleged assault on a Thai female doctor by Swiss man Uli Fehr on February 24th (inset top left), a case which sparked public revulsion and protests on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323363-phuket-tourism-boss-concerned-that-the-feelings-of-locals-may-be-provoked-by-foreigners/

 

Russian graffiti vandals busted in Patong
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The two Russian men on a graffiti rampage after a booze-fuelled escapade in Patong, Phuket, have been arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323364-russian-graffiti-vandals-busted-in-patong/

 

 

Body of British Man Found in Pattaya Condo
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — The body of a British man was found in a condominium in Central Pattaya on Monday, March 25th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323365-body-of-british-man-found-in-pattaya-condo/

 

Bangkok Ranked Top City in Asia Pacific for Tourism in 2024 by DestinAsian Magazine
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On March 25th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed Bangkok was ranked number one in Best Cities 2024 in the Asia Pacific region as a tourist destination according to travel magazine “DestinAsian.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323369-bangkok-ranked-top-city-in-asia-pacific-for-tourism-in-2024-by-destinasian-magazine/

 

Pattaya Mayor Eyes Opportunity in Casino-Entertainment Complex Project, Jomtien Suggested as Prime Location
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya —Pattaya City Mayor, Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, has voiced his support for the draft of the “Comprehensive Entertainment Facilities Act,” which paves the way for the development of entertainment complexes in Thailand, including legal casinos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323370-pattaya-mayor-eyes-opportunity-in-casino-entertainment-complex-project/

 

Teenager Injured in Violent Clash on Phuket Bridge
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket Town– A teenage boy was injured in a violent confrontation on the Klong Koh Phee Bridge in Phuket Town shortly after midnight on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323376-teenager-injured-in-violent-clash-on-phuket-bridge/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 27 March 2024

 

 

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Skeleton Found Buried in Lat Krabang Area, suspected to be a Nigerian

 

 

Bangkok: A human-like skeleton was discovered buried in a mysterious manner in the Lat Krabang area. Documents found with the remains suggest the individual might be from Nigeria.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323377-skeleton-found-buried-in-lat-krabang-area-suspected-to-be-a-nigerian/

 

Mayor's Deputy Arrested for Extorting 20,000 baht from Employees

 

 

On March 26th, authorities stormed the office of a prominent municipal deputy in Phetchabun province, Thailand. They seized cash and arrested the official, accused of extorting 20,000 employees who applied for municipal jobs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323374-mayors-deputy-arrested-for-extorting-20000-baht-from-employees/

 

Cabinet approves Bt2.9Bn for free student lunches next academic year

 

 

The cabinet has approved Bt2.95 billion for a free lunch program for the 2025 academic year. This will benefit 575,983 students attending 7,344 schools across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323386-cabinet-approves-bt29bn-for-free-student-lunches-next-academic-year/

 

Parents of eye doctor killed in hit-and-run to receive 27 million baht

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A court ruling yesterday determined that a 23 year old police officer must pay 27.3 million baht in compensation to the parents of a doctor he fatally hit while riding a motorcycle in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323389-parents-of-eye-doctor-killed-in-hit-and-run-to-receive-27-million-baht/

 

Thai govt assures no loss of Koh Kood sovereignty in future talks
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Timeless Travel Thailand

 

A reassurance has been issued by the Thai government, stating that the country will not surrender sovereignty over Koh Kood, located in Trat province, to Cambodia during future negotiations concerning the partitioning of marine resources in their shared Overlapping Claims Area (OCA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323390-thai-govt-assures-no-loss-of-koh-kood-sovereignty-in-future-talks/

 

Saab swoops to supply Gripen jets to RTAF in 19-billion-baht deal
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Saab AB, the Swedish aerospace company, yesterday announced its intention to supply Gripen fighter jets to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The company’s proposal aligns with the Thai government’s offset policy and other requirements for national capability development set by the RTAF.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323391-saab-swoops-to-supply-gripen-jets-to-rtaf-in-19-billion-baht-deal/

 

Thailand forecasts 558 billion baht foreign investment in key sectors
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Following a series of global roadshows led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the Board of Investment (BoI) anticipates a surge of at least 558 billion baht (US$15 billion) in foreign investment inflows into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323392-thailand-forecasts-558-billion-baht-foreign-investment-in-key-sectors/

 

Nan Eyes UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Nomination
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has endorsed the Culture Ministry's proposal to nominate Nan province as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, highlighting the province's cultural richness, including its archaeological sites, ethnic diversity, and local knowledge. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323393-nan-eyes-unesco-cultural-world-heritage-nomination/

 

Pork-smuggling mafia’s son arrested at Don Mueang Airport
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) at Don Mueang International Airport yesterday apprehended Karin Piyapornpaiboon, the adopted son of a notorious Chinese pork-smuggling mafia figure, Li Sheng Jiao, known as Hia Kao (Brother Kao).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323394-pork-smuggling-mafia’s-son-arrested-at-don-mueang-airport/

 

Former prosecutor files lawsuit in Red Bull hit-and-run case
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of tnews

 

A former senior prosecutor from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) filed a lawsuit against Police Colonel Thanasit Taengchan, a former forensic officer for the infamous 2012 hit-and-run incident involving Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, also known as Boss.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323395-former-prosecutor-files-lawsuit-in-red-bull-hit-and-run-case/

 

Thai lawyer uncovers police-linked bribery network
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of komchadluek

 

A recent revelation has shaken the Thai law enforcement scene as a lawyer uncovered a gang, allegedly linked to the police, involved in an extensive bribery racket. The racket reportedly amasses over 100 million baht each month through illicit kickbacks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323396-thai-lawyer-uncovers-police-linked-bribery-network/

 

Pickpockets theft of Norwegian-Thai couple was karma, say cops
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

 

A Thai police officer dismissed a complaint from a Norwegian man and his Thai girlfriend who lost 30,000 baht in cash and a mobile phone to four pickpockets outside a shopping mall in Bangkok. The Thai cop allegedly told the foreigner it was his fault, a result of bad karma in their past lives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323398-pickpockets-theft-of-norwegian-thai-couple-was-karma-say-cops/

 

Northern Thailand’s persistent wildfires exacerbate air pollution
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Panumate Tanraksa

 

Wildfires persist in northern Thailand, contributing to a surge in air pollution despite recent downpours. As of Monday, Mae Hong Son recorded 6,646 wildfires this year, predominantly in the districts of Mueang Mae Hong Son, Pai, and Mae Sariang. This has led to Mae Hong Son exceeding safe levels of airborne particulates for 38 consecutive days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323399-northern-thailand’s-persistent-wildfires-exacerbate-air-pollution/

 

No re-entry fees for migrant workers who go home to celebrate Songkran

 

 

Migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, who want to return to their home countries to celebrate Songkran between April 1st and May 15th, will be exempted from paying re-entry fees, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323401-no-re-entry-fees-for-migrant-workers-who-go-home-to-celebrate-songkran/

 

Thai millionaire loses over 63 million baht to romance scammers
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ POLICETV สถานีโทรทัศน์สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ

 

Police arrested two women and three Thai men for orchestrating a romance scam spanning six years, during which they swindled a millionaire out of more than 63 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323407-thai-millionaire-loses-over-63-million-baht-to-romance-scammers/

 

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