Popular Post webfact Posted April 4 Popular Post Share Posted April 4 When does the 21-day Songkran Festival in Thailand begin? A Chinese tourist raised the question as he launched a video of himself getting ready for a water fight in Bangkok without any Songkran events, asking the Thai government when it would start. Chinese tourist asks govt when 21-day Songkran Festival begins By Petch Petpailin | Photo via Twitter/ @SleeplessBKK Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324146-chinese-tourist-asks-govt-when-21-day-songkran-festival-begins/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 UPDATE: Drunk British motorist causes severe accident in Pattaya City by Top Top Picture courtesy of Pattaya News Pattaya City police were alerted to a significant road accident involving an alleged drunk British man and a local motorbike taxi driver in front of Wat Chai, Banglamung, in Chon Buri Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324154-allegedly-intoxicated-british-man-on-motorbike-crashes-into-pattaya-taxi-injures-two-girls/?do=findComment&comment=18819517 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Thai police suspect Russian and Thai firms in money laundering Picture of police questioning people at a raided location in Phuket courtesy of Bangkok Post Police in Phuket yesterday and today carried out a series of eight raids prompted by suspicions of a Russian man’s involvement in money laundering and the establishment of fraudulent companies by certain Thais. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324140-thai-police-suspect-russian-and-thai-firms-in-money-laundering/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4 Deputy PM Anutin urges Phuket officials to get tough with foreign offenders. Time to be less considerate by James Morris and Son Nguyen Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul urged officials in Phuket to get tougher with misbehaving foreigners on the island. He said it was time to stop being considerate. Mr Anutin called for revoking the visa of any foreigner who harasses locals to make a living. His comments came a day after an Austrian tourist, 58-year-old Gernot Kuhberger, attacked his limousine driver after being told he could not smoke. The tourist had just arrived at Phuket International Airport. At length, he was being taken to his accommodation on the island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324177-anutin-urges-phuket-officials-to-get-tough-with-foreign-offenders/ 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Water crisis hits Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui, tap water rationed by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Thai PBS World On Koh Pha Ngan, a water crisis since late March has led to a stringent rationing of tap water which affected both locals and tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324178-water-crisis-hits-koh-pha-ngan-and-koh-samui-tap-water-rationed/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Jakrapob Penkair: Red-shirt founder on mission to repatriate Thailand’s political exiles File photo : Jakrapob Penkair Jakrapob Penkair, a former Prime Minister’s Office minister and red-shirt leader, is back in Thailand after 15 years in self-imposed exile under the shadow of lese majeste and other accusations following coups in 2006 and 2014. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324179-jakrapob-penkair-red-shirt-founder-on-mission-to-repatriate-thailand’s-political-exiles/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4 Govt’s back against the wall over digital wallet scheme – Move Forward MP The government now has its back against the wall over the the 500 billion baht needed to fund the “digital wallet” scheme, the timeline for which keeps moving back, said Move Forward MP Sirikanya Tansakul during the general debate on Wednesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324180-govt’s-back-against-the-wall-over-digital-wallet-scheme-–-move-forward-mp/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4 UPDATE: Portuguese Woman Arrested after Threatening Phuket Taxi Driver with a Knife By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai-A Portuguese woman was arrested after she was caught on a viral video carrying a knife and allegedly threatening to assault a female taxi driver at a hotel in Rawai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324181-portuguese-woman-arrested-after-threatening-phuket-taxi-driver-with-a-knife/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Khon Kaen parents forced to pay ‘tea money’ for student admission by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Thailand News Eight secondary schools in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen found themselves in hot water as officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) launched an investigation into alleged corruption practices. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324182-khon-kaen-parents-forced-to-pay-‘tea-money’-for-student-admission/ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4 Thai monk arrested for drinking alcohol and approaching nuns by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 8 Thai police arrested a Thai monk last night and forced him to quit the monkhood after he was caught drinking alcohol and trying to enter the rooms of two nuns at a temple in the Isaan province of Buriram. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324183-thai-monk-arrested-for-drinking-alcohol-and-approaching-nuns/ 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Two navy conscripts die in early morning Chachoengsao road crash by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two people early this morning when a van carrying navy conscripts collided with an 18-wheeler in Chachoengsao province. The van, which was hired by navy personnel returning to their homes for the Songkran holiday break, veered off course when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324185-two-navy-conscripts-die-in-early-morning-chachoengsao-road-crash/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Ex-Boyfriend of Passenger Mistakenly Attacks Pattaya Bolt Driver By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya — A Thai man mistakenly attacked a Bolt driver in Pattaya, thinking the driver was the new boyfriend of his former girlfriend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324186-ex-boyfriend-of-passenger-mistakenly-attacks-pattaya-bolt-driver/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4 Two Illegal Russian Tour Guides Arrested in Rawai and Karon By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Two male and female illegal Russian tour guides were arrested in Rawai and Karon on Wednesday (April 3rd). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324187-two-illegal-russian-tour-guides-arrested-in-rawai-and-karon/ 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Immigration Inspections and Crime Awareness Drive Before Songkran Festival Under the leadership of Pol. Lt. Gen. Chatchai Samniang, head of Chiang Rai Provincial Police, thorough inspections of hotel accommodations and public awareness campaigns regarding the reporting of residences under Article 38 of the Immigration Act, BE 2522, were carried out by the Chiang Rai Immigration Office on April 4th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324192-immigration-inspections-and-crime-awareness-drive-before-songkran-festival/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Online Loan Shark Gang Crushed: 2,000% Annual Interest! Picture: Daily News The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) dismantled a major online loan shark gang in Chai Nat province, imposing an exorbitant 2,000% annual interest rate and enforcing a 7-day repayment deadline. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324193-online-loan-shark-gang-crushed-2000-annual-interest/ 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 5 April 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324195-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-5-april-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Hua Hin News 04/24 - Events, Day trips, Death Railway, HH Sailing, Stateless people, property advice Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324196-hua-hin-news-0424-events-day-trips-death-railway-hh-sailing-property-advice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Thailand’s airports to see more than two million jet-setters by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of The Nation The Transport Ministry anticipates a surge of 2.61 million travellers across Airports of Thailand (AOT)’s six international hubs during the seven-day Songkran festivities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324197-thailand’s-airports-to-see-more-than-two-million-jet-setters/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Thai condo market dominated by Chinese and Russian investors by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Bangkok Expats Foreign buyers from China and Russia dominated the Thai condominium market in 2023, as per data from the Real Estate Information Center (REIC). The report disclosed a total of 14,449 units, valued at 73.2 billion baht, were purchased by international buyers, marking a 25% increase from 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324198-thai-condo-market-dominated-by-chinese-and-russian-investors/ 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Reckless Handling of Gasoline Causes Pattaya Shop Fire, One Person Injured By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya — A man was filling bottles with gasoline while smoking a cigarette when the gasoline suddenly caught fire and burned the man and his house, causing him moderate injuries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324199-reckless-handling-of-gasoline-causes-pattaya-shop-fire-one-person-injured/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Governor warns of fuel station scams this Songkran by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post To safeguard consumers against potential exploitation during the upcoming Songkran festivities, Prachuap Khiri Khan’s provincial authorities have unleashed a new campaign. Led by Deputy Governor Komkrit Charoenpatanasombat, the crackdown aims to ensure fair pricing at fuel stations across the province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324201-governor-warns-of-fuel-station-scams-this-songkran/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 MFP alleges govt embezzlement in RTN frigate procurement by Mitch Connor Picture of Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn courtesy of Bangkok Post Thailand’s leading opposition group the Move Forward Party (MFP) has levelled charges at the government for alleged embezzlement about the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) planned acquisition of a new frigate. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324202-mfp-alleges-govt-embezzlement-in-rtn-frigate-procurement/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Laem Phromthep’s sunset spectacle threatened by caterpillars by Mitch Connor Picture of the iconic palm trees on Laem Phromthep courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Laem Phromthep, a popular sunset viewpoint in Phuket known for its iconic Palmyra palm trees, is under threat due to an infestation of black-headed caterpillars. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324203-laem-phromthep’s-sunset-spectacle-threatened-by-caterpillars/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Thailand grapples with scorching 43C heatwave and health risks by Nattapong Westwood Picture of tourists neat the Grand Palace courtesy of Bangkok Post The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a health warning today as Thailand grapples with a heatwave as temperatures soar to extreme highs of up to 43 degrees Celsius in the north, northeast, and central regions, compounded by moderate to high levels of dust accumulation and smoke haze. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324204-thailand-grapples-with-scorching-43c-heatwave-and-health-risks/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Thai student arrested for using AI to create explicit celebrity images by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Police in Chon Buri Province arrested a 25 year old man for allegedly creating and distributing explicit images of celebrities using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324205-thai-student-arrested-for-using-ai-to-create-explicit-celebrity-images/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Thai Tourists undeterred by Taiwan earthquakes for Songkran by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of China Daily Despite Taiwan experiencing its most significant earthquake in a quarter of a century and a series of tremors in Japan, Thai tourists are undeterred and continue with their planned holidays during the Songkran period. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324206-thai-tourists-undeterred-by-taiwan-earthquakes-for-songkran/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Teen gang fatally shoots boy in Udon Thani province by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A group of teenagers ruthlessly chased down and fatally shot a 14 year old boy in the Nong Han District, Udon Thani province, leaving two of his peers severely injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324207-teen-gang-fatally-shoots-boy-in-udon-thani-province/ 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Bangkok repays 2.3 billion baht in debt owed to BTS Skytrain by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ กรุงเทพมหานคร Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced yesterday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) had repaid its 2.3 billion baht in debt to the Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS. It is hoped that this debt repayment will give the private sector confidence to invest in future projects with the BMA. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324208-bangkok-repays-23-billion-baht-in-debt-owed-to-bts-skytrain/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Armed man shot by police at hospital in Phetchaburi after standoff by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A man armed with a gun and a knife caused havoc at Cha-am Hospital in Phetchaburi, resulting in a confrontation with the police that led to him being shot and injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324210-armed-man-shot-by-police-at-hospital-in-phetchaburi-after-standoff/ 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 AWC set to scoop jackpot from Thailand’s casino legalisation by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of REm Magazine Tisco Securities indicated that Asset World Corporation (AWC), a luxury hotel and retail centre operator, stands to gain significantly from the government’s plan to legitimise casinos within entertainment complexes. This move is part of the government’s strategy to attract high-spending tourists and curb revenue losses from illicit gambling. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324211-awc-set-to-scoop-jackpot-from-thailand’s-casino-legalisation/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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