webfact Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 ASEANNOW has officially joined The Thaiger family, following the acquisition of all our digital assets by The Thaiger from Choice Group Asia Co., Ltd. This marks a significant milestone as we combine forces with one of Thailand’s top English language news publishers. ASEAN NOW is Joining The Thaiger Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325285-aseannow-is-joining-the-thaiger/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18 Deputy National Police Chief suspended Pol Gen Kitrat Panphet, the acting national police chief, has signed the order to suspend deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn and four more police officers accused of being involved in money laundering in relation to an online gambling network. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325319-deputy-national-police-chief-suspended/ 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18 Thailand Post considers becoming virtual banking agent by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of spacebar.th Thailand Post, the government-owned logistics firm, is examining the possibility of becoming a neutral virtual banking agent to supplement the functions of emerging virtual banks, according to Chief Executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu. Fuull story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325320-thailand-post-considers-becoming-virtual-banking-agent/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18 Thailand scraps visa requirements for Kazakhstan tourists by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Xinhua The Thai Cabinet gave its nod for the permanent removal of visa requirements for tourists from Kazakhstan, a government spokesperson announced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325321-thailand-scraps-visa-requirements-for-kazakhstan-tourists/ 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Suspect identified in Thai woman’s London murder, killer on the run by Petch Petpailin Photo via MET POLICE Local police announced they have successfully identified the suspect in the murder of a 27 year old Thai woman in London but added that the killer may have fled abroad. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325323-suspect-identified-in-thai-woman’s-london-murder-killer-on-the-run/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18 One-Way Traffic Takes Toll on Tourism at Jomtien Beach By Aim Tanakorn Jomtien, Chonburi — Jomtien Beach in Chonburi saw fewer tourists than expected during the recent Songkran holiday. Most businesses blame the ongoing one-way traffic system, which confuses visitors. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325324-one-way-traffic-takes-toll-on-tourism-at-jomtien-beach/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Russian Man Dies, His Wife Slightly Injured, in Motorbike Crash in Karon, Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Karon –An intoxicated Russian rider was pronounced dead at the scene while his Russian passenger, his wife, sustained injuries after a motorbike crash in Karon on Wednesday morning (April 17th) which marked the first death of the Songkran Seven Days Road Safety Campaign. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325325-russian-man-dies-his-wife-slightly-injured-in-motorbike-crash-in-karon-phuket/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Major creditors to rescue distressed Italian-Thai Development by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of ITD Italian-Thai Development (ITD) Plc, currently facing financial distress, is set to receive an infusion of funds from its major creditors. The provision of fresh capital is aimed at bolstering the company’s operations without necessitating any rehabilitation plan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325326-major-creditors-to-rescue-distressed-italian-thai-development/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Truck brake failure leads to fatal crash in Chiang Mai by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A tragic accident occurred yesterday at 2.45pm in the Hod district of Chiang Mai when a six-wheeled truck’s brakes reportedly failed, causing it to crash into a procession of revellers. The incident resulted in the death of two individuals and serious injuries to two others. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325327-truck-brake-failure-leads-to-fatal-crash-in-chiang-mai/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Pheu Thai Looks To Take Back House Speaker Seat By Thai Newsroom Reporters House Speaker Wan Muhamad Nor Matha. Photo: Thai Rath THE PHEU THAI PLANS TO quietly press the Prachachart to return the post of House Speaker to the largest ruling party soon after the first round of cabinet reshuffle has been done, a partisan source said today (Apr 18). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325328-pheu-thai-looks-to-take-back-house-speaker-seat/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 19 April 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325335-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-19-april-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 British man arrested for begging to buy drugs in Koh Pha Ngan by Petch Petpailin Photo via Matichon Thai police arrested a British man after he allegedly begged for money to buy drugs outside a convenience store in Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325339-british-man-arrested-for-begging-to-buy-drugs-in-koh-pha-ngan/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Bangkok aims to reduce plastic use with more water refill stations by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of The Nation To combat plastic pollution, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s Bottle Free Seas project has proven to be a roaring success, with plans now underway to expand its reach by installing an additional 200 drinking water refill points across the city. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325340-bangkok-aims-to-reduce-plastic-use-with-more-water-refill-stations/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Thailand advances its bid for OECD membership to boost economy by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Thailand is forging ahead with its application to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a move that is anticipated to significantly enhance the country’s economic growth. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325341-thailand-advances-its-bid-for-oecd-membership-to-boost-economy/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Can a radical proposal save Phuket’s tourism crisis? by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English In a bid for autonomy, Phuket Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas is leading a daring move to transform the city into a special administrative organisation to save it from a tourism crisis. The current system, he claims, is holding back progress, leaving the island paradise struggling to keep pace with global rivals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325342-can-a-radical-proposal-save-phuket’s-tourism-crisis/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Xi Jinping’s bullet train gift sparks China-Thailand railway reality by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of CNBC A replica of China’s Fuxing bullet train, bedecked in Thailand’s national colours and gifted during the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok in November 2022, now finds itself at the epicentre of a transformative railway saga between China and Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325343-xi-jinping’s-bullet-train-gift-sparks-china-thailand-railway-reality/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Shinawatra saga: Yingluck’s comeback fuels legal limelight by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of The Nation Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s potential return from exile sparks intrigue over her legal fate, mirroring her brother Thaksin’s tumultuous history, claims the Shinawatras’ lawyer. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325344-shinawatra-saga-yingluck’s-comeback-fuels-legal-limelight/ 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 UPDATE: Jomtien Beach’s Songkran splash sees a dip in tourists by Bob Scott Jomtien Beach in Chon Buri experienced a noticeable dip in the usual influx of visitors during the recent Songkran celebration. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325324-one-way-traffic-takes-toll-on-tourism-at-jomtien-beach/?do=findComment&comment=18853749 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Three year old girl survives Ferris wheel plunge in Bangkok Photo of Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Metro UK In a heart-stopping moment captured on CCTV, a three year old Thai girl found herself dangling from a Ferris wheel gondola after a daring grab for a metal bar sent her on a terrifying ride at Liab Duan Market in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325345-three-year-old-girl-survives-ferris-wheel-plunge-in-bangkok/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Songkran festival sees surge in road accidents across Thailand by Top Top Thailand is grappling with a surge in road accidents, with an alarming tally of 2,044 mishaps leading to 2,060 injuries and a tragic loss of 287 lives. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325346-songkran-festival-sees-surge-in-road-accidents-across-thailand/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 RTP seize 7.9 million baht assets from hybid-scam network by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Pattaya News In a sweeping operation dubbed “The Purge,” Royal Thai Police (RTP) officers from Mueang Thong Thani, in collaboration with relevant agencies, made significant strides in the battle against transnational crime on April 17. RTP officers seized assets worth over 250 million baht (US$7.9 million) from hybid-scam networks, a substantial blow to these criminal operations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325348-rtp-seize-79-million-baht-assets-from-hybid-scam-network/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 MFP bill to penalise officials ignoring Parliament summons by Bob Scott Picture of Rangsiman Rome (centre) with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) The Move Forward Party (MFP) has tabled a bill in the Parliament penalising ministers and state officials who disregard summons to testify before House committees. The bill, proposed by Rangsiman Rome, an MFP list-MP and the head of a House committee on state security, was formally presented to Parliament yesterday, April 18. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325350-mfp-bill-to-penalise-officials-ignoring-parliament-summons/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Thai government’s triple referendum approach under scrutiny by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Cabinet will acknowledge the government’s stance on a triple referendum as a part of the process to amend the entire charter next week, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Phumtham asserted that despite being a protracted process, three referenda would ensure a judicious approach. https://aseannow.com/topic/1325351-thai-government’s-triple-referendum-approach-under-scrutiny/Full story: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 UPDATE: Acting police chief suspends Big Joke over gambling links by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand The acting national police chief has signed a suspension order for Deputy Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn and four other subordinates over their alleged involvement with an online gambling network, as per a source close to the matter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325319-deputy-national-police-chief-suspended/?do=findComment&comment=18854011 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 George Anderssen interview about the The Thaiger - ASEAN NOW merger FULL INTERVIEW: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325354-george-anderssen-interview-about-the-the-thaiger-asean-now-merger/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Five dead in Nakhon Phanom road accident by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A road accident claimed the lives of five family members when their Isuzu D-Max pickup truck veered off the road and collided with an electricity pole in Nakhon Phanom province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325356-five-dead-in-nakhon-phanom-road-accident/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 New York officially recognises Songkran as an important cultural event The legislative assembly of New York State has adopted a resolution designating Songkran as an important cultural event for the Asian-American community in the state. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325360-new-york-officially-recognises-songkran-as-an-important-cultural-event/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Thai PM’s power play: Srettha hints at defence portfolio addition by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of X @Thavisin Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin drops hints of an unprecedented power move, hinting at the possibility of adding the defence portfolio to his already hefty workload. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325361-thai-pm’s-power-play-srettha-hints-at-defence-portfolio-addition/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Phuket launches free electric bus to drive sustainable tourism Picture courtesy of Phuket News Phuket is gearing up for a greener future with the launch of a free air-conditioned electric bus service in the heart of the city. Scheduled to accelerate on May 9, this eco-friendly initiative is driven by a collaboration between local companies under the banner of PKCD and the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325365-phuket-launches-free-electric-bus-to-drive-sustainable-tourism/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Spain’s plastic law impacts Thai beverage exports Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail The Ministry of Commerce’s latest directive has set Thai entrepreneurs on a mission to crack the cap code in light of Spain’s latest law on plastic waste. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325366-spain’s-plastic-law-impacts-thai-beverage-exports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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