Popular Post snoop1130 Posted April 2 Popular Post Share Posted April 2 PM Seeks Funding Solution for Digital Wallet Plan BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin convened an urgent session of the Monetary Policy Committee on Monday (Apr 1) to deliberate on funding for the digital wallet initiative, shifting the venue from the Finance Ministry to Government House for discussions centered around expanding the fiscal 2025 budget deficit and additional borrowing. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323930-pm-seeks-funding-solution-for-digital-wallet-plan/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted April 2 Popular Post Share Posted April 2 Suspected dried dog flesh seized in Sakhon Nakhon for DNA testing Police in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Sakhon Nakhon and representatives from the Watchdog Thailand Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the protection of dogs, searched a meat store in Tha Rae district and seized some dried meat for DNA testing, to determine whether it is dog flesh. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323931-suspected-dried-dog-flesh-seized-in-sakhon-nakhon-for-dna-testing/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Senate Passes First Reading of Same-Sex Marriage Bill BANGKOK, April 2 (TNA) – The Senate votes to accept the marriage equality bill in principle and establishes a committee for further study. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323932-senate-passes-first-reading-of-same-sex-marriage-bill/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted April 2 Popular Post Share Posted April 2 Big Joke woes: Warrant issued for money laundering The Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road was the scene of significant legal developments as investigators sought an arrest warrant for Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy National Police Chief of Thailand, following three previously issued summonses. The request for his capture was rooted in allegations of money laundering and conspiring to commit a crime, related to an investigation into gambling websites. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323933-big-joke-woes-warrant-issued-for-money-laundering/ 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Thailand’s waste-fighting wave: InterceptorTM 019 makes a splash Picture courtesy of Ocean Cleanup The fight against marine waste has taken a monumental step in Thailand with the official launch of the InterceptorTM 019, a solar-powered and fully automated device dedicated to capturing waste. This milestone is the result of joint efforts by The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch non-profit environmental engineering organisation, and its first global implementation partner, The Coca-Cola Company, along with a host of local partners in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323934-thailand’s-waste-fighting-wave-interceptortm-019-makes-a-splash/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Dust distress: Thailand choked by PM2.5 air pollution surge Picture of firefighters tackling a blaze on Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai courtesy of Bangkok Post Air pollution levels in parts of Thailand have surged into the red-coded category, indicating serious health risks. Particularly hard hit was Chiang Mai, where excessive PM2.5 dust levels were detected on today, April 4. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323936-dust-distress-thailand-choked-by-pm25-air-pollution-surge/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Thailand waives tolls for Songkran festival to ease travel costs Picture courtesy of Huahin.locality.guide The Thai Cabinet approved a toll exemption for vehicles on Motorway No. 7 and Motorway No. 9 during the seven-day Songkran festival period to alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate convenience for travellers. The exemption will be in effect from 12.01am on April 11 to midnight on April 17, in time for the country’s traditional new year celebrations. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323938-thailand-waives-tolls-for-songkran-festival-to-ease-travel-costs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Pattaya restaurant owner criticised for beating her employees Photo by Rts ZimMii via PPTV HD A Thai customer and netizens condemned the owner of a BBQ restaurant in Pattaya for brutally punishing her employees with beatings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323940-pattaya-restaurant-owner-criticised-for-beating-her-employees/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 UK police catch British pedophile at London airport Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail The UK police bullishly declared they “finally got their man” when arresting a British pedophile at a London airport after almost 30 years on the run for historic sex crimes. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323949-uk-police-catch-british-pedophile-at-london-airport/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Opposition object to govt plan to shorten debating time Opposition parties have cried foul over government parties’ last-minute proposal to cut the time, already allocated for the general debate, from 22 to 18 hours. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323951-opposition-object-to-govt-plan-to-shorten-debating-time/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Diesel climbs to 30.49 baht, Thai govt ponders support measures Picture courtesy of Sinopec Diesel prices in Thailand have experienced a 50 satang per litre increase, prompting the prime minister to call for a meeting to discuss countermeasures following the retail price adjustment today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323952-diesel-climbs-to-3049-baht-thai-govt-ponders-support-measures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Thai government increases 2025 budget deficit for economic boost The Government of Thailand has sanctioned a rise in the 2025 budget deficit by an extra 153 billion baht, to instigate an economic boost. As a result, the budget will increase to 3.752 trillion baht, a significant hike from the previously planned 3.6 trillion, according to Chalermphol Pensoot, the Budget Bureau director at the Ministry of Finance. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323953-thai-government-increases-2025-budget-deficit-for-economic-boost/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Govt bets big on Thai entertainment complex, stakes high Picture courtesy of T-Street The stakes are high for each venue within the integrated Thai entertainment complex development project by the Government of Thailand, with investments expected to reach over a staggering 100 billion baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323954-govt-bets-big-on-thai-entertainment-complex-stakes-high/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Story of an 11-year-old boy with HIV ignites social media An 11-year-old boy, who reportedly told a doctor that he intentionally got infected with HIV from his 18-year-old girlfriend “to become buddies”, has caused an uproar on social media, according to the “Aggressive not Doctor” web page. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323849-boy-11-declines-hiv-test-knowing-partner’s-positive-status/?do=findComment&comment=18813332 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 No tolls on motorways 7 and 9 over Songkran The cabinet agreed today to waive toll fees on national motorways 7 and 9 during the Songkran festival. The waiver will last from April 11 to April 17. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323938-thailand-waives-tolls-for-songkran-festival-to-ease-travel-costs/?do=findComment&comment=18813337 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Chiang Mai experiences the world’s third worst air quality today File photo : Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is ranked as the city with the third highest level of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere today, measured at 128.2µg/m³, and an air quality index of 188 on the US AQI, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Development Agency (GITSDA) and Iqair.com. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323956-chiang-mai-experiences-the-world’s-third-worst-air-quality-today/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Crystal meth found floating in Thailand’s eastern seaboard waters Picture of crystal methamphetamine found floating in the sea off Laem Ngop district of Trat on March 16 courtesy of Bangkok Post The coastal waters of Thailand’s eastern seaboard were recently afloat with 20 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. This shocking find adds to the growing tally of illegal narcotics discovered in the region, with approximately 400kg of crystal meth found floating in the same area during the past month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323958-crystal-meth-found-floating-in-thailand’s-eastern-seaboard-waters/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Songkran festival sees Rama II Road works delay till June 2025 Picture of Suriya Jungrungreangkit courtesy of KhaoSod Thailand’s transport minister announced that construction delays on Rama II Road will persist during the upcoming Songkran festival. Despite efforts to expedite the work, the completion date is now set for June 2025. The minister assured that compensation will be paid to the contractors to encourage faster progress. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323960-songkran-festival-sees-rama-ii-road-works-delay-till-june-2025/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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