Thai Ministry to reimburse victims of call centre scams

 

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The Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) announced plans to reimburse victims with more than 10 billion baht worth of money and assets, previously seized from call centre scam operations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325369-thai-ministry-to-reimburse-victims-of-call-centre-scams/

 

Pheu Thai Party eyes House Speaker position

 

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The Pheu Thai Party is reportedly planning to reclaim the House Speaker position from the Prachachat Party, according to a source yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325370-pheu-thai-party-eyes-house-speaker-position/

Transgender village head and boyfriend found dead in car

 

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A transgender village head and her boyfriend allegedly yesterday committed suicide in a car parked outside a 7-Eleven convenience store in the central province of Ratchaburi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325371-transgender-village-head-and-boyfriend-found-dead-in-car/

 

Five dead in Nakhon Phanom road accident

 

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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/1325372-five-dead-in-nakhon-phanom-road-accident/

 

Deputy Minister’s son gets suspended sentence for drunk driving

 

 

The son of a deputy minister was given a suspended jail term, had his driver’s license suspended for six months, was ordered to perform 12 hours of community and fined 4,000 baht after he was found guilty of drunk driving.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325374-deputy-minister’s-son-gets-suspended-sentence-for-drunk-driving/

 

Constitutional Court Gives MFP 15 More Days to Defend Dissolution Petition

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Constitutional Court of Thailand has granted the Move Forward Party (MFP) a 15-day extension to prepare its defense in the party dissolution case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325375-constitutional-court-gives-mfp-15-more-days-to-defend-dissolution-petition/

 

Thailand To Boost Craftsmanship and Soft Power with French Collaboration

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is working to elevate the quality of its soft power products to international standards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325377-thailand-to-boost-craftsmanship-and-soft-power-with-french-collaboration/

Thailand and Malaysia Boost Security and Tourism Cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Malaysia have discussed enhancing cooperation in security and tourism between the two nations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325378-thailand-and-malaysia-boost-security-and-tourism-cooperation/

Palang Pracharath to host joint meeting of governing coalition parties

 

 

The Palang Pracharath party will play host for a joint meeting of coalition parties this month, but the event has nothing to do with a cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told the media today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325380-palang-pracharath-to-host-joint-meeting-of-governing-coalition-parties/

Thaksin’s most complicated mission ever

 

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Thailand’s triangular political equilibrium rests on many things, and one of the most important foundations can be the most unpredictable.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325381-thaksin’s-most-complicated-mission-ever/

 

Diesel price to rise by one baht per litre this Saturday

 

 

The diesel price is expected to increase by one baht, to 31.44 baht/litre, from tomorrow, unless the Fuel Fund Executive Committee decides to absorb the increase, fully or partially.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325382-diesel-price-to-rise-by-one-baht-per-litre-this-saturday/

 

Ex-deputy PM criticises senators’ planned European study trips as terms end

 

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Former deputy prime minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has criticised a large group of senators who are planning overseas study trips before the end of their terms in office and has urged them to cancel their plans for “the sake of their dignity”.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325383-ex-deputy-pm-criticises-senators’-planned-european-study-trips-as-terms-end/

 

OFFO Mulls Measures to Support Diesel Prices

 

 

BANGKOK, April 19 (TNA) – The Oil Fuel Fund Office (OFFO) is preparing to propose fund utilization to keep retail diesel prices not exceeding 30 baht per liter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325384-offo-mulls-measures-to-support-diesel-prices/

Butterfly Wonderland at Thai National Park

 

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, April 19 (TNA) – During summer, millions of butterflies of various species take flight from the forest to the Lam Chae Dam area, creating a spectacular sight for tourists to take close-up photos of these beautiful creatures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325385-butterfly-wonderland-at-thai-national-park/

 

Thai-Chinese high-speed railway agreements near completion

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) anticipates the closure of the final chapters in the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway’s first phase, reveals Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325387-thai-chinese-high-speed-railway-agreements-near-completion/

 

Japan’s visitor count hits record high with Thai tourists in the mix

 

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Japan experienced a surge in foreign visitors in March, surpassing the three million mark for the first time in a single month. Thai tourists to Japan ranked sixth, contributing to the notable increase in visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325389-japan’s-visitor-count-hits-record-high-with-thai-tourists-in-the-mix/

 

Brewing herbal revolution: Thai herbs poised to spice up global markets

 

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Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke unveiled Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s master plan to transform Thai herbs into a formidable soft power product, captivating domestic and international markets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325390-brewing-herbal-revolution-thai-herbs-poised-to-spice-up-global-markets/

 

TAT to launch Nihao Festival in October to woo Chinese tourists

 

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To captivate the hearts of Chinese tourists, the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) has unveiled a month-long extravaganza, the Nihao Festival, set to take place for the entire month of October.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325391-tat-to-launch-nihao-festival-in-october-to-woo-chinese-tourists/

 

Yala police officer critically wounded in midnight ambush

 

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A police officer was critically injured in a late-night ambush while on patrol in Banang Sata, Yala province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325393-yala-police-officer-critically-wounded-in-midnight-ambush/

 

French national apprehended in Bangkok on kidnap charge

 

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Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police Bureau apprehended a 45 year old French national at a hotel in the Silom area of Bang Rak district. The arrest, which took place around 10pm yesterday concerned allegations of a planned kidnapping of the young daughter of a renowned businesswoman, with a demand for a 200 million baht ransom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325394-french-national-apprehended-in-bangkok-on-kidnap-charge/

BYD electric bus charges Thong Lo roads in Bangkok

 

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In a move towards eco-friendly commuting, BYD, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer from China, has unleashed its electric bus onto the bustling streets of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325395-byd-electric-bus-charges-thong-lo-roads-in-bangkok/

Dead Burmese man found in water tank of Bangkok condo

 

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The change in colour and odour of the tap water at a condominium in the Min Buri district of Bangkok led to the discovery of a dead Burmese man in a rooftop water tank early this morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325397-dead-burmese-man-found-in-water-tank-of-bangkok-condo/

 

ASEANNOW joins The Thaiger in strategic acquisition to expand digital reach in Thailand

 

 

ASEANNOW, Thailand’s largest English language forum and a major English language news publisher, has been acquired by The Thaiger from Choice Group Asia Co., Ltd. This acquisition aligns with The Thaiger’s strategic initiative to broaden its influence and capabilities in English-language digital publishing across Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325398-aseannow-joins-the-thaiger-in-strategic-acquisition-to-expand-digital-reach-in-thailand/

 

Thai man allegedly fakes adultery story to extort money from couple

 

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A Thai man allegedly faked an adultery story to extort 5,000 baht from a couple in the central province of Ayutthaya. He even pretended to be a death threat victim and sought help from a Thai news agency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325400-thai-man-allegedly-fakes-adultery-story-to-extort-money-from-couple/

 

Fatal Ducati motorbike crash adds to Phuket road fatalities

 

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A fatal accident involving a Ducati motorbike and a roadside barrier claimed the life of a 29 year old man yesterday in Kalim, north of Patong on the scenic Phuket coastal road. The unnamed victim, a resident of Moo 7, Mai Khao, suffered catastrophic head trauma in the collision, leading to his untimely demise.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325401-fatal-ducati-motorbike-crash-adds-to-phuket-road-fatalities/

 

Phuket man escapes major harm as car collides with electricity pole

 

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A Thai man narrowly avoided significant harm when his car collided with an electricity pole and subsequently caught fire in the early hours of this morning in Phuket Town.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325402-phuket-man-escapes-major-harm-as-car-collides-with-electricity-pole/

 

Thai PM Inspects Infrastructure Development and Traffic Solutions in Phuket

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conducted an on-site inspection to monitor the progress of infrastructure construction and address issues in the area of Phuket province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325403-thai-pm-inspects-infrastructure-development-and-traffic-solutions-in-phuket/

 

Chiang Mai duo nabbed for 76 million baht home theft

 

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Chiang Mai police apprehended two suspects in a brazen theft that saw 76 million baht stolen from a home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325404-chiang-mai-duo-nabbed-for-76-million-baht-home-theft/

 

10 year old girl shot dead over land concession conflict in Krabi

 

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Police are searching for the gunman who shot dead a 10 year old girl on a palm plantation in the southern province of Krabi. The girl’s family believes the shooting was motivated by a dispute over land concessions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325405-10-year-old-girl-shot-dead-over-land-concession-conflict-in-krabi/

 

Taiwanese Mortuary Cosmetologist Volunteers in Thailand

 

 

BURIRAM, April 19 (TNA) – A Taiwanese woman has flown in to assist in the makeup of the deceased in Thailand, much to the delight of the local community.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325406-taiwanese-mortuary-cosmetologist-volunteers-in-thailand/