Thailand launches eco, astro, and digital nomad visas for 2024 travellers
by Kamaljeet Singh

 

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As you plan your upcoming trip to Thailand in 2024, staying updated on the changing visa regulations with careful attention and a positive outlook is crucial.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325151-thailand-launches-eco-astro-and-digital-nomad-visas-for-2024-travellers/

 

Thailand Moves Toward OECD Membership

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is making strides towards joining the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325160-thailand-moves-toward-oecd-membership/

 

Phuket police arrest suspect in burglary of foreign-owned villa

 

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Chalong Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the burglary of a foreign-owned villa, according to a Phuket News report.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325162-phuket-police-arrest-suspect-in-burglary-of-foreign-owned-villa/

Crackdown on foreign criminals – spotlight on Phuket

 

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The authorities in Thailand continue to crack down on foreign criminals operating businesses illegally, using Thai nominees, lacking work permits, overstaying and “stealing” Thai jobs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325164-crackdown-on-foreign-criminals-–-spotlight-on-phuket/

Man’s ear nearly cut off during Songkran celebration in Chon Buri

 

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A man’s ear was nearly cut off during a violent altercation that took place yesterday evening in Chon Buri province, resulting in an emergency response from local rescuers. The incident, which occurred during the Songkran festivities, reportedly began over a disagreement about the man’s singing abilities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325165-man’s-ear-nearly-cut-off-during-songkran-celebration-in-chon-buri/

 

Chon Buri officials bust illegal kratom juice operations targeting kids

 

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Police in Banglamung district, Chon Buri province, launched a coordinated operation yesterday that resulted in the dismantling of illegal kratom juice production sites known for distributing the substance to minors. The district’s administrative head, along with health officials and local police, led the crackdown on these clandestine establishments, netting nearly 2,000 bottles of the illicit mixture.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325166-chon-buri-officials-bust-illegal-kratom-juice-operations-targeting-kids/

 

2 Thai men arrested for sexually assaulting women at Songkran

 

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Police arrested two Thai men after a viral video on social media showed them sexually assaulting three women during a water fight at a Songkran Festival in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325168-2-thai-men-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-women-at-songkran/

Clean sweep: 150 tonnes of post-Songkran waste vanish from Bangkok

 

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Some 150 tonnes of waste was cleared from Silom and Khao San roads following the conclusion of Songkran festivities. This colossal clean-up operation was overseen by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, who visited Khao San Road yesterday to assess the situation and boost the morale of the city’s cleaning personnel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325171-clean-sweep-150-tonnes-of-post-songkran-waste-vanish-from-bangkok/

 

Songkran festival ends with 243 deaths in traffic accidents

 

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The six-day Songkran festival holiday in Thailand ended in tragedy as road accidents claimed the lives of 243 people and left 1,837 others injured. As announced by Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob on Wednesday, some 1,811 traffic accidents were recorded from April 11 to 16, coinciding with the period when many individuals travel back to their home provinces to join in the Songkran celebrations. Motorcycles were implicated in 84.9% of these traffic accidents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325172-songkran-festival-ends-with-243-deaths-in-traffic-accidents/

 

Thailand likely to house major EV battery factory within two years

 

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The Board of Investment (BoI) anticipates the establishment of a substantial facility for the manufacturing of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand within a two-year timeframe. This projection follows a promotional roadshow conducted by the BoI in China just last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325173-thailand-likely-to-house-major-ev-battery-factory-within-two-years/

Intoxicated man causes uproar in Udon Thani village

 

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A seemingly intoxicated man on a big bike caused a stir in a village in Udon Thani province when he insisted on sleeping in front of some houses, claiming that they belonged to his girlfriend. Despite being asked to leave, he refused, creating a tense atmosphere among the residents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325174-intoxicated-man-causes-uproar-in-udon-thani-village/

 

Unconscious man by Lam Nam Mat raises drowning fears

 

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A man in Nakhon Ratchasima province was found unconscious in a grassy area by the Lam Nam Mat yesterday, startling friends and rescue workers who had feared he drowned. After approximately two hours of searching, the man was discovered semi-submerged and delirious, repeatedly muttering, “Someone took me away.”

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325175-unconscious-man-by-lam-nam-mat-raises-drowning-fears/

 

Russian tourist dies in Phuket motorbike crash near Big Buddha

 

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A Russian tourist tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident near Kata School on Patak Road in Karon, Phuket. The incident occurred at 5.50am today, April 17, when the tourist, Pavel, lost control of his Honda PCX and plunged into a ditch. His wife, who was riding a pillion, sustained minor injuries. They were en route to visit the famous Big Buddha when the accident took place.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325176-russian-tourist-dies-in-phuket-motorbike-crash-near-big-buddha/

Couple caught having sex in sea at Patong Beach in Phuket

 

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A video and pictures showing a horny foreign couple having sex in the sea at Patong Beach in Phuket quickly went viral, sparking criticism and hilarious comments across Thai social media platforms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325177-couple-caught-having-sex-in-sea-at-patong-beach-in-phuket/

2 foreign men caught performing oral sex at Bangkok Songkran

 

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Two foreign men face up to 10 years in prison after engaging in oral sex in public during the Songkran festival in the Ratchada neighbourhood in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325178-2-foreign-men-caught-performing-oral-sex-at-bangkok-songkran/

 

Search underway for man after fall from Bangkok bridge

 

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A man remains unaccounted for after plunging from the Krung Thon Bridge into the Chao Phraya River, sparking an urgent search operation. At 1.22pm today, April 17, authorities were alerted to the incident, prompting rescue teams to rush to the site.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325179-search-underway-for-man-after-fall-from-bangkok-bridge/

 

New Zealand PM Visits Thailand to Strengthen Ties

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon kicked off his first official visit to Thailand in 11 years, seeking to strengthen the bilateral ties and collaborative efforts between the two nations. Arriving in Bangkok, he was welcomed by Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325182-new-zealand-pm-visits-thailand-to-strengthen-ties/

 

Thai trial shows railway’s agricultural haul potential

 

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A recent trial by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has demonstrated the vast potential of railway logistics for long-distance transportation of agricultural products. The experiment resulted in a 13-fold reduction of carbon emissions compared to air freight, as well as significant cost savings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325186-thai-trial-shows-railway’s-agricultural-haul-potential/

 

Thai man suspected of beheading his father at home in Songkhla

 

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Police suspected a Thai man of beheading his father at their home in a rubber plantation in the southern province of Songkhla.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325187-thai-man-suspected-of-beheading-his-father-at-home-in-songkhla/

 

Female police save woman from drunk foreigner during Songkran

 

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A group of female police officers heroically intervened to save a Thai woman from a drunken foreigner who was attempting to drag her away on Khao San Road during the final days of the Songkran festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325188-female-police-save-woman-from-drunk-foreigner-during-songkran/

 

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Thailand Live Thursday 18 April 2024 
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