Maybe Thailand should rebrand its Land of Smiles moniker to the Land of Russian Crime after yet another Russian man was nabbed for criminal activity. Yesterday, a 36 year old Russian national added his name to a catalogue of former Soviet block criminals arrested for reportedly operating illegal activities.

 

‘Land of Smiles’ fast becoming ‘Land of Russian Crime’

By Bob Scott | Picture of Russian man, Ibragim Gaitukiev, courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324237-‘land-of-smiles’-fast-becoming-‘land-of-russian-crime’/

Over 400 criminal cases brought against foreigners in Phuket

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: The Phuket Express

The governor of Phuket says at least 400 criminal cases have been filed against lawbreaking foreigners on the island. Sophon Suwannarat says the cases have been brought by a dedicated task force checking foreign nationals for “bad behaviour”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324218-over-400-criminal-cases-brought-against-foreigners-in-phuket/

Pita bids farewell to parliament, calls for cabinet reshuffle

 

Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat speaks in a censure debate on April 4

 

Former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat bade farewell to parliament last night, saying that this debate may be the last of his political career, before the party is dissolved by the Constitutional Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324242-pita-bids-farewell-to-parliament-calls-for-cabinet-reshuffle/

Chalong Police Arrest Male German Overstayer After Axe Threat in Rawai – VIDEO
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong, Phuket-In a dramatic turn of events, Chalong Police apprehended a male German national who had overstayed his visa by more than 500 days. The incident unfolded in the quiet neighborhood of Soi Naya in Rawai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324256-chalong-police-arrest-male-german-overstayer-after-axe-threat-in-rawai-–-video/

 

Pheu Thai is reformist, not neo conservative party, Thaksin claims

 

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has defended the Pheu Thai party, saying it is not a neo conservative party, but a reformist party, dating back to its founding as the Thai Rak Thai party, which was eventually dissolved by the Constitutional Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324257-pheu-thai-is-reformist-not-neo-conservative-party-thaksin-claims/

 

Navy Might Get Both Submarine And Frigate Next Fiscal Year: Suthin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang. Photo: Matichon

 

.THE NAVY MIGHT PROBABLY procure two major warships, a submarine and a frigate, together within the next fiscal year, said Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang today (Apr. 5).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324258-navy-might-get-both-submarine-and-frigate-next-fiscal-year-suthin/

 

In 2023, Thailand shifted away from cash just as Sweden’s central bank asked to see it protected
by Joseph O' Connor

 

A new report from the Bank of Thailand shows Thai consumers in 2023 shifting from cash towards digital payments. Only 66% of payments last year were in cash. Meanwhile, Sweden, the country that pioneered a cashless society, is moving in the opposite direction. In November 2023, the Riksbank or Swedish Central Bank called for cash payments to be protected by legislation despite cash transactions falling to only 1% of GDP.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324261-in-2023-thailand-shifted-away-from-cash-just-as-sweden-asked-to-see-it-protected/

 

Thai Cannabis Network Concerned Over Government’s Move to Criminalize Marijuana, Advocates for Truthful Comparison
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On April 4th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the Network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, publicly stated his concerns over bringing marijuana back into an illicit substance type by the Thai government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324262-thai-cannabis-network-concerned-over-govt’s-move-to-criminalize-marijuana/

 

Thai Police ‘No Place for Drugs’ Operation Net 22,387 Arrests and Seizures Worth 339 Million Baht
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On April 4th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 4, and relevant officers held a press conference on the “No Place for Drugs” operation to eradicate drug trafficking in northeast Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324263-thai-police-‘no-place-for-drugs’-operation-net-22387-arrests-and-seizures-worth-339m-baht/

 

Chinese Tour Bus Crashes Near Pattaya, 20 Passengers Safe
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A tour bus carrying 20 Chinese tourists crashed into a roadside near Pattaya on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Luckily, nobody was injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324264-chinese-tour-bus-crashes-near-pattaya-20-passengers-safe/

 

Pattaya Van Driver Dies After Falling Asleep and Hitting Truck
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A van driver lost his life when he reportedly dozed off at the wheel and crashed into a highway truck near Pattaya on Thursday afternoon, April 4th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324265-pattaya-van-driver-dies-after-falling-asleep-and-hitting-truck/

 

Indian, British and Thais Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – An Indian, a British man, and two Thai riders were arrested in Patong for drunk driving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324266-indian-british-and-thais-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-patong/

 

Two Pakistani Men Arrested in Patong for Overstay
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Two Pakistani men were arrested for overstay at a rental room in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324267-two-pakistani-men-arrested-in-patong-for-overstay/

 

Thai Man Arrested After Stealing Canadian Dollars Worth 108,000 Baht in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Thai man was arrested after he stole Canadian dollars worth 108,000 Baht in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324268-thai-man-arrested-after-stealing-canadian-dollars-worth-108000-baht-in-patong/

 

Family caught faking issue for discount at Bangkok shabu eatery
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The manager of a renowned shabu restaurant in Bangkok revealed that a deceptive family was caught on camera sneaking tissue paper into a hotpot, causing a scene that led to a discounted bill and damaged the restaurant’s reputation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324269-family-caught-faking-issue-for-discount-at-bangkok-shabu-eatery/

 

Thai woman fakes kidnapping to extort money from folks to pay gambling debts
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Thairath - ไทยรัฐออนไลน์

 

A Thai woman in the central province of Pathum Thani faked a kidnapping in order to extort 100,000 baht from her parents to repay her online gambling debts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324270-thai-woman-fakes-kidnapping-to-extort-money-from-folks-to-pay-gambling-debts/

 

Jaw-Dropping Pumpkin Weighs 380 Kilograms

 

 

CHIANG MAI, (TNA) – This colossal pumpkin has attracted countless onlookers, each capturing a snapshot as a keepsake.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324274-jaw-dropping-pumpkin-weighs-380-kilograms/

 

Kazakh woman nabbed for illegal online sex services on Koh Samui
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Surat Thani immigration authorities recently apprehended a 35 year old woman from Kazakhstan for illegally selling sexual services online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324277-kazakh-woman-nabbed-for-illegal-online-sex-services-on-koh-samui/

 

Major online gambling operation in Chiang Rai shut down, 3 arrests
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ คนข่าวเข้ม

 

Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DE) officers arrested two Thai men and one Thai woman in the northern province of Chiang Rai for an online gambling operation which had a monthly circulation of over 600 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324278-major-online-gambling-operation-in-chiang-rai-shut-down-3-arrests/

 

Thailand and China join forces for lunar and space research

by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand and China have taken a significant leap towards space exploration, establishing initial agreements for collaboration on the peaceful use of outer space and international lunar research stations. These pacts were announced by the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324279-thailand-and-china-join-forces-for-lunar-and-space-research/

Rayong police investigate Facebook gold scam
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Victims of a fraudulent gold instalment scheme reported their case to the police, claiming to have been deceived by a scammer posing as a renowned gold shop in Rayong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324281-rayong-police-investigate-facebook-gold-scam/

 

Immigration officials gear up for Songkran rush at Thai border
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The head of the Immigration Police and the chief of Immigration Division 6 recently inspected the Sadao and Padang Besar border checkpoints in Songkhla province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324283-immigration-officials-gear-up-for-songkran-rush-at-thai-border/

 

Thailand walks aisle to marriage equality: What it means for same-sex couples – and the rest of us
By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

File photo : Reuters

At least 142 LGBTQIA+ couples have lined up to register their marriage as Thailand stands poised to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize unions of non-heterosexual people in law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324291-thailand-walks-aisle-to-marriage-equality-what-it-means-for-same-sex-couples/

 

Thai women rescued from Cambodian scamming operation
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Three Thai women have confessed to being forced into making hundreds of daily calls for a Cambodian-based, Chinese-run scamming operation, under the threat of violence or prostitution. The women shared their experiences after being safely returned to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324295-thai-women-rescued-from-cambodian-scamming-operation/

 

Fatal motorcycle crash in Bangkok unveils hidden gun
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Sena Nikhom Road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, claiming the life of a 37 year old man.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324296-fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-bangkok-unveils-hidden-gun/

 

Govt Has Failed In Economic Performance During Q1: Isaan Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin flanked by de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, right, and party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, left. Photo: Matichon

 

THE PHEU THAI-LED GOVERNMENT was recently viewed by most northeastern people to have ultimately failed in economic performance during the first quarter of this year, according to the Isaan Poll released over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324299-govt-has-failed-in-economic-performance-during-q1-isaan-poll/

 

Ratchaburi homeowner shoots trespasser claiming self-defence
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A homeowner in Ratchaburi province fatally shot a young man after the latter allegedly attempted to trespass onto his property.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324300-ratchaburi-homeowner-shoots-trespasser-claiming-self-defence/

 

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