Police arrested an Australian man for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a rental shop in Koh Samui and taking it on a joyride to Koh Pha Ngan in the southern province of Surat Thani.

 

Aussie arrested in Koh Pha Ngan after joyride on stolen motorcycle

By Petch Petpailin | Photo via MGR Online

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323501-aussie-arrested-in-koh-pha-ngan-after-joyride-on-stolen-motorcycle/

 

Air India sacks pilot for boozy flight from Phuket
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal
 

Photo courtesy of The Economic Times

 

Air India sacked a pilot caught flying under the influence of alcohol following a positive alcohol test conducted after operating a flight from Phuket to India.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323543-air-india-sacks-pilot-for-boozy-flight-from-phuket/

 

Malaysian tourists inquire Thai immigration arrival card exemption
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Inquiries from Malaysian tourists have flooded hotel operators, eager for the inside scoop on Thailand’s immigration policy regarding the exemption of arrival cards for travellers from Malaysia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323544-malaysian-tourists-inquire-thai-immigration-arrival-card-exemption/

 

PM Srettha: Legalise casinos to save Thailand’s economy
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin advocated for the legalisation of casinos to combat the shadowy underworld economy in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323545-pm-srettha-legalise-casinos-to-save-thailand’s-economy/

Police chief takes down lawyer for bribery charge
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

The legal team of Police Commissioner-General Police General Torsak Sukvimol is gearing up to take down a high-profile celebrity lawyer who pointed his finger at the police chief in the bribery case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323546-police-chief-takes-down-lawyer-for-bribery-charge/

 

Jakrapob released on bail

 

 

Jakrapob Penkair, a former redshirt leader, who returned to Bangkok today after living in self-imposed exile abroad for 15 years, has been released on Bt400,000 bail.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323547-jakrapob-released-on-bail/

 

OAG declines to appeal verdicts acquitting PAD leaders
 

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The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided not to appeal verdicts, acquitting former leaders of the now defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) of multiple charges, including inciting public unrest, illegal assembly, illegal detention and coercion, to the Supreme Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323548-oag-declines-to-appeal-verdicts-acquitting-pad-leaders/

 

Thaksin Has Not Been Seriously Ill At All: Rangsiman
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome, left, and House Speaker Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, right. Photo: Naewna

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra has definitely not been as seriously ill as falsely claimed, concluded an opposition lawmaker  Thursday (Mar 28).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323549-thaksin-has-not-been-seriously-ill-at-all-rangsiman/

 

Panpree plans Japan trip for talks on visa exemption

 

 

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will soon visit Japan to hold talks regarding reports that Japan may cancel the visa-free privilege for Thai travelers due to the increasing number of Thais overstaying their allowed time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323550-panpree-plans-japan-trip-for-talks-on-visa-exemption/

 

Youth gang violence in Pattaya escalates over jeans
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Violence erupted in Pattaya South at Laem Bali Hai Pier when a gang of approximately 30 youths descended on the area, wielding knives and seeking retribution over a pair of jeans.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323551-youth-gang-violence-in-pattaya-escalates-over-jeans/

Morning Fire Damages Pattaya Luxury Hotel, No Injuries
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya —A fire broke out at a luxury hotel’s storage room in Pattaya around 10 AM on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323552-morning-fire-damages-pattaya-luxury-hotel-no-injuries/

AOT Opens Grab Taxi Service at Suvarnabhumi Airport to Provide More Convenient, Fast and Safe Travel Options for Passengers

 

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Bangkok, Thailand – March 28, 2024 – Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has partnered with GrabTaxi (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to open a Grab service center at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323554-aot-opens-grab-taxi-service-at-suvarnabhumi-to-provide-more-convenient-travel-options/

 

 

 

24-hour news station Nation TV is introducing what it claims are Thailand’s first news reporters generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Named Natcha and Nitchan, the two will bring fresh news to viewers’ screens from April 1 onwards.

#ThailandNews #NationTV #ai #reproters

 

Phuket teenager triggers trouble with museum shooting
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

The Phuket authorities apprehended a 17 year old boy yesterday after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old boy near the Phuket Mining Museum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323558-phuket-teenager-triggers-trouble-with-museum-shooting/

Man Arrested for Attempting to Stab Municipality Officer in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya —A Thai man in Pattaya was arrested around midnight on Thursday, March 28th, for erratic behavior and trying to stab a municipality officer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323559-man-arrested-for-attempting-to-stab-municipality-officer-in-pattaya/

 

Koh Samui Experiences Tourism Surge: Fully Booked Flights and Hotels Amid Summer Season
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Surat Thani—On March 27th, 2024, Koh Samui local media reported a large number of foreign tourists flocking to Koh Samui, Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323560-koh-samui-experiences-tourism-surge-fully-booked-flights-and-hotels-amid-summer-season/

 

Chiang Mai Hotel Bookings at 30% as Air Pollution Concerns Loom; Hopes for Songkran Boost
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Chiang Mai—On March 27th, 2024, Mrs. La-iad Bungsrithong, the Northern Thai Hotels Association advisor, publicly revealed that the statistics of hotel bookings in Chiang Mai were only 30% full compared to the start of April from the previous year, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323561-chiang-mai-hotel-bookings-at-30-as-air-pollution-concerns-loom-hopes-for-songkran-boost/

 

Thai Government Holds Seminar on E-Cigarette Dangers, Urges Vigilance at Educational Institutions in Bangkok
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—At 9:00 AM, on March 28th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office and relevant agencies held a seminar on e-cigarette dangers to administrators of 437 educational institutions in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323562-thai-government-holds-seminar-on-e-cigarette-dangers/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 29 March 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323566-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-29-march-2024/

 

Unprecedented crisis for the Thai Police as Srettha baulks despite lawyer’s damning claims

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

On Thursday, crusading lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd (centre left) met with Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) deputy chief Police Major General Charoonkiat Pankaew (centre right). He handed him damning information relating to illegal online gambling corruption linked with senior police officers. Mr Sittra gave the police 30 days to act on the information. In turn, he promised there is a lot more to come. In the meantime, he has threatened to take the matter to the opposition parties if Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin continues in his refusal to act on what he claims is genuine evidence of widespread corruption within the police force.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323569-unprecedented-crisis-for-the-thai-police-as-srettha-baulks-despite-lawyer’s-damning-claims/

 

Southeast Asian Journalists Unite Against Corruption
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Investigative journalists from seven Southeast Asian countries converged in Manila on March 19-20 to form a coalition against corruption in the region, addressing corruption that stifles sustainable development despite economic growth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323570-southeast-asian-journalists-unite-against-corruption/

 

DIT Intensifies Crackdown on Coconut Smuggling
by Naark Rojanasuvan

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is collaborating with provincial commerce officials and coordinating with customs checkpoints to meticulously monitor the importation of coconuts from abroad. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323572-dit-intensifies-crackdown-on-coconut-smuggling/

 

Cabinet green lights bills to modify alcohol control law
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Sigrun Blix

 

The Cabinet has given initial approval to five proposed bills aiming to modify the current alcohol control law, a move that could potentially lead to extended selling hours and more relaxed advertising rules. This decision has, however, sparked controversy among anti-alcohol advocates.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323575-cabinet-green-lights-bills-to-modify-alcohol-control-law/

 

Foreign woman criticised for urinating on Bangla Road, Phuket
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center

 

A viral video circulating on Thai social media captured a foreign woman, evidently intoxicated, urinating on the footpath of Bangla Road in Phuket on March 26. This incident prompted criticism from netizens directed at both the foreign woman and the Thai government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323576-foreign-woman-criticised-for-urinating-on-bangla-road-phuket/

 

Canadian man arrested in Buriram for 2,955 days overstay

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Buriram immigration apprehended Mr. Christian Veilleux, a Canadian national, for overstaying his visa by 2,955 days and engaging in disruptive behavior, prompting swift deportation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323574-canadian-man-arrested-in-buriram-for-2955-days-overstay/

 

Thai woman loses 43 million baht business to ex-girlfriend

by Petch Petpailin Petch

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai woman accused her ex-girlfriend of conspiring with her husband to deceive her and seize control of her business and assets worth more than 43 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323579-thai-woman-loses-43-million-baht-business-to-ex-girlfriend/

 

Tourism Bloom with Flowers of Thailand

 

 

“Flowers of Thailand” the new music video from “The Isan Project” was launched today by the former Minister of Tourism and Sports “Senator Weerasak Kowsurat” at a private luncheon in Spectrum lounge, Hyatt Regency, Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323567-tourism-bloom-with-flowers-of-thailand/