webfact Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) issued an urgent call for blood donors of all types to help increase the blood supply during the Songkran holidays. Phuket RBC’s urgent call for blood donations ahead of Songkran by Mitch Connor | Picture courtesy of Thai Red Cross Society Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324510-phuket-rbc’s-urgent-call-for-blood-donations-ahead-of-songkran/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Fun drought: Songkran water festivities scaled back, says tourism minister Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand Despite earlier announcements, the traditional water-splashing activities during the Songkran festival in Thailand will not run throughout the entire month-long celebration, according to Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Tourism and Sports Minister. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324537-fun-drought-songkran-water-festivities-scaled-back-says-tourism-minister/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Thai woman sparks backlash for vaping on Chiang Rai flight (video) by Petch Petpailin Photo via Twtter/ @redskullxxx A Thai woman is facing criticism after a video of her smoking an e-cigarette during a flight from Mae Fah Luang International Airport in the northern province of Chiang Rai went viral on Thai social media. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324564-thai-woman-sparks-backlash-for-vaping-on-chiang-rai-flight-video/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Two Estonians fined for smoking on Finnair flight into Bangkok Two Estonian siblings were arrested and fined at Suvarnabhumi International Airport today after they were found smoking on a flight, despite cabin crew telling them that it is illegal. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324565-two-estonians-fined-for-smoking-on-finnair-flight-into-bangkok/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Paetongtarn apologises but vows to continue posting Paetongtarn’s Instagram account Paetongtarn Shinawatra has apologised to those who were unhappy with her Instagram post, showing her father, Thaksin, playing with her children in a swimming pool. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324566-paetongtarn-apologises-but-vows-to-continue-posting/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Thailand maintains neutral stand over conflict in Myanmar : Panpree File photo : Myanmar Thailand is committed to remaining neutral concerning, what is in effect, a civil war in Myanmar, and will help as required restore peace in the country, said Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324567-thailand-maintains-neutral-stand-over-conflict-in-myanmar-panpree/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Pattaya Police Investigate Violent Assault near Jomtien Beach By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya — Pattaya police are investigating a violent assault that took place near a sidewalk on Jomtien Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324568-pattaya-police-investigate-violent-assault-near-jomtien-beach/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Tourist’s Car Gets Wheel Stuck in Sewer Hole Near Bang Saray Beach By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Sattahip, Chonburi — A tourist’s car got one of its wheels stuck in a sewer hole on Bang Saray Beach Road in Sattahip, Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324569-tourist’s-car-gets-wheel-stuck-in-sewer-hole-near-bang-saray-beach/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Foreign Man Caught Riding a Motorbike on Kamala Beach – VIDEO By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala –A foreign man was caught on a viral video riding a motorbike on Kamala Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324570-foreign-man-caught-riding-a-motorbike-on-kamala-beach-–-video/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Prachuap aims for safer Songkran with fewer than 35 accidents, 36 injuries, and 3 deaths on the roads By Online Reporter As is customary this time of year, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province has unveiled a new campaign dedicated to the prevention and reduction of road accidents. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324571-prachuap-aims-for-safer-songkran-with-fewer-than-35-accidents-36-injuries-and-3-deaths/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Boom boom: Thai people ranked No.1 in Asia’s list of top shaggers Photo by Crew via Unsplash The World Population Review website released its ranking for the Average Number of Sexual Partners by Country in 2024, revealing that Thai people are Asia’s top shaggers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324518-boom-boom-thai-people-ranked-no1-in-asia’s-list-of-top-shaggers/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Russian Man Arrested in Phuket with 351 Days of Overstay By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket –A Russian man was arrested in Koh Kaew, Phuket City after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa by 351 days. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324572-russian-man-arrested-in-phuket-with-351-days-of-overstay/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Chinese Man in Pattaya Arrested for Illegally Entering Thailand and Working as Guide By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — A Chinese man was was arrested in Pattaya on April 8th, 2024, for entering Thailand illegally and working as a guide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324573-chinese-man-in-pattaya-arrested-for-illegally-entering-thailand-and-working-as-guide/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Thai Government Aims to Elevate Koh Samui to Top 10 Most Attractive Islands Worldwide By Kittisak Phalaharn On April 8th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, publicly revealed a Thai government policy to enhance Koh Samui to be one of the top 10 most attractive islands worldwide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324574-thai-government-aims-to-elevate-koh-samui-to-top-10-most-attractive-islands-worldwide/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 “Kamnan Nok” imprisoned for two years following murder of police officer at his house Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, who allegedly ordered the killing of a highway police officer during a party at his house in Nakhon Pathom on September 6th last year, in front of over a dozen other police officers, was sentenced to two years in prison today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324575-“kamnan-nok”-imprisoned-for-two-years-following-murder-of-police-officer-at-his-house/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Cabinet agrees to Bt235Bn to fund health Gold Card scheme next fiscal year The cabinet approved a Bt235 billion budget for 2025 fiscal year today, to fund the universal health security scheme (Gold Card) for the Thai population, under which each citizen will be entitled to medical coverage worth an average of Bt3,844.55. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324576-cabinet-agrees-to-bt235bn-to-fund-health-gold-card-scheme-next-fiscal-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Thailand's currency becomes one of Asia’s worst performers Thailand's currency THB may extend its recent declines to test support at last year’s low amid growing pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates, according to the US website Bloomberg.com. Shoppers pass through a street market in Bangkok, Thailand.(Photo:bloomberg.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand's currency THB may extend its recent declines to test support at last year’s low amid growing pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates, according to the US website Bloomberg.com. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324577-thailands-currency-becomes-one-of-asia’s-worst-performers/ 1 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9 Thailand ranks 44th in global crime index 'The Bangkok Hilton' | Photo via The Richest Thailand has ranked 44th in the Global Organized Crime Index, highlighting issues like human trafficking, arms trade, and copyright infringement. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324578-thailand-ranks-44th-in-global-crime-index/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 10 April 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324580-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-10-april-2024/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 Thailand braces for influx of 100,000 Myanmar refugees by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Care.org The escalating conflict in Myanmar has prompted Thailand to prepare for the potential influx of 100,000 displaced individuals, as stated by Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324581-thailand-braces-for-influx-of-100000-myanmar-refugees/ 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 Wildlife trafficker nabbed with protected macaques in Narathiwat by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod The Thai authorities recently apprehended a wildlife trafficker in a sting operation today, seizing two protected macaque monkeys confined in fertiliser bags. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324588-wildlife-trafficker-nabbed-with-protected-macaques-in-narathiwat/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 Chinese automaker Hozon aims to double its EV sales in Thailand by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Bangkok International Motor Show Hozon New Energy Automobile Co, a Chinese manufacturer operating as Neta Auto, has set a target to double its electric vehicle (EV) sales in Thailand to 30,000 units this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324589-chinese-automaker-hozon-aims-to-double-its-ev-sales-in-thailand/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 UPDATE: Bangkok Port shipping scene sets sail for relocation by Mitch Connor OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Picture courtesy of Wikapedia The Bangkok Port, located in the bustling Klong Toey district, is earmarked for a potential relocation, the Transport Ministry announced. Deputy Minister Manaporn Charoensri revealed plans for a feasibility study into the port’s relocation yesterday, to transform parts of the 32-rai site into a public park. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324482-bangkok-port-relocation-set-to-combat-pollution-and-congestion/?do=findComment&comment=18832122 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Thailand heatwave causes car windows to explode by Samantha Rose Picture courtesy of Sanook Thailand’s scorching temperatures have led to an unusual phenomenon – exploding car windows, even when vehicles are parked in the shade. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324590-thailand-heatwave-causes-car-windows-to-explode/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Street vendor’s fried wonton pricing sparks social media uproar by Samantha Rose Picture courtesy of Sanook A recent social media post sparked a debate about the fairness of food pricing after a woman paid 50 baht for less than ten pieces of fried wontons from a street vendor. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324593-street-vendor’s-fried-wonton-pricing-sparks-social-media-uproar/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s opulent family holiday in Phuket by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Yahoo UK Ever wondered how Hollywood’s elite enjoy their family vacations? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie show us how it’s done with their opulent getaway in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324594-brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolie’s-opulent-family-holiday-in-phuket/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Thai govt explores legalisation of casino entertainment complexes by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of the Immigration Bureau The Thai Cabinet yesterday endorsed a House committee report, greenlighting the prospect of legalising entertainment complexes featuring casinos within the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324596-thai-govt-explores-legalisation-of-casino-entertainment-complexes/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 British man fined 5,000 baht for naked stroll on Krabi beach by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ โหนกระแส A British man faces a fine of 5,000 baht after a viral video, filmed by a Thai local, showed him walking naked with his friends along Ao Nang Beach in the southern province of Krabi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324597-british-man-fined-5000-baht-for-naked-stroll-on-krabi-beach/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Stormy forecast: Thailand braces for thunder, wind, and hail by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Micah Tindell, Unsplash Thailand’s northern region is bracing for severe summer storms, as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a warning for thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hail in some areas. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324598-stormy-forecast-thailand-braces-for-thunder-wind-and-hail/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 Dusit International urges government to boost quality tourism in Thailand by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Dusit International Vice Chairman Chanin Donavanik urged the government to focus on enhancing the quality of tourism and encouraging exploration of lesser-known destinations to boost the industry. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324599-dusit-international-urges-government-to-boost-quality-tourism-in-thailand/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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