webfact Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 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. ASEANNOW joins The Thaiger in strategic acquisition to expand digital reach in Thailand Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325398-aseannow-joins-the-thaiger-in-strategic-acquisition-to-expand-digital-reach-in-thailand/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 French national apprehended in Bangkok on kidnap charge Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post 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/ 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 Thailand’s oldest association endorses Big Joke after being fired Thursday amid a police corruption crisis by Joseph O' Connor Acting National Police Chief Police General Kittirat Phanphet removed Police General Surachate Hakparn from government service on Thursday. This followed a meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Government House. On Friday, the Southern Thai Association issued a strong letter of endorsement of the embattled former deputy police chief. It said he remained the President of the organisation and was innocent until proven guilty under Thai law. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325428-thailand’s-oldest-association-endorses-big-joke-after-being-fired-thursday/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Egyptian Man Arrested in Patong for Overstay By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An Egyptian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325429-egyptian-man-arrested-in-patong-for-overstay/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 Russian and Israeli Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Russian and Israeli Motorbike riders were arrested in Patong for drunk driving. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325430-russian-and-israeli-motorbike-riders-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-patong/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Pattaya Wanlai Day 2024 Draws Tens of Thousands of Tourists By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —The Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, kicked off yesterday, April 19th, transforming the city’s world-famous beachfront into a lively spectacle of water splashing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325431-pattaya-wanlai-day-2024-draws-tens-of-thousands-of-tourists/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Couple Of F-16 Jets Join 4 Others In Patrolling Thai-Myanmar Border By Thai Newsroom Reporters Thai air force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets. Photo: Thai Rath A COUPLE OF THE THAI AIR FORCE’S F-16 Fighting Falcon jets today (Apr. 19) joined four others of the same type in conducting regular air patrols over Thai territory across the border from the war-torn Myanmar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325432-couple-of-f-16-jets-join-4-others-in-patrolling-thai-myanmar-border/ 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 Thai Pickpocket Arrested in Pattaya After Stealing from Foreign Tourists By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —Pattaya Tourist Police arrested a Thai female pickpocket who stole from foreign tourists during the Songkran festival celebrations on Walking Street. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325434-thai-pickpocket-arrested-in-pattaya-after-stealing-from-foreign-tourists/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Pattaya Police Reunite Lost 4-Year-Old Girl with Parents During Songkran Festival By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —Pattaya police reunited a lost 4-year-old girl with her parents during the Songkran festival in Na Klua on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325435-pattaya-police-reunite-lost-4-year-old-girl-with-parents-during-songkran-festival/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Thai Tourist Assaulted at Songkran Festival in Sattahip Reportedly for Just Dancing By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: Naewna Sattahip, Chonburi —A Thai tourist from Chiang Mai was smacked in the head with the blunt end of a pistol at the Nong Chap Tao Temple in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thursday night reportedly for just dancing and enjoying himself. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325436-thai-tourist-assaulted-at-songkran-festival-in-sattahip-reportedly-for-just-dancing/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19 Expert from Thai Revenue Department to speak about rules on foreign income at Hua Hin event By Online Reporter Following the news that regulations requiring tax residents to pay personal income tax on income brought into Thailand from overseas may soon start being enforced, an event due to be held in Hua Hin in May aims to provide up to date information on the situation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325437-expert-from-thai-revenue-department-to-speak-about-rules-on-foreign-income-at-hua-hin-event/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Teen’s airsoft gun rampage sparks chaos at Songkran in Pattaya by Top Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail Chaos erupted during the Songkran festivities as a teenager brandishing airsoft guns incited fear and panic in Soi 7, Central Pattaya, sending shockwaves through the crowd of over a thousand tourists on April 15. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325442-teen’s-airsoft-gun-rampage-sparks-chaos-at-songkran-in-pattaya/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 20 Thailand faces a decline in British tourists and Expats: Causes and Consequences file photo for reference only BANGKOK – Thailand, a country that has long held a special place in the hearts of British travelers and expats, is witnessing a significant drop in the number of visitors from the United Kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325446-thailand-faces-a-decline-in-british-tourists-and-expats-causes-and-consequences/ 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Children fall ill after Songkran foam party in Suphan Buri by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A sudden outbreak of illness following a Songkran foam party in Suphan Buri has left around 50 children with symptoms of vomiting and nausea, necessitating their immediate hospitalisation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325450-children-fall-ill-after-songkran-foam-party-in-suphan-buri/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Pattaya Police and Resident Reunite Vietnamese Tourist with Lost iPhone By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: สภ.เมืองพัทยา Pattaya — A Vietnamese tourist was reunited with her lost iPhone thanks to the kindness of a good Samaritan and police officers in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325452-pattaya-police-and-resident-reunite-vietnamese-tourist-with-lost-iphone/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium Reopens After Renovation by Krajangwit Johjit CHIANG MAI (NNT) - Chiang Mai Zoo has reopened its aquarium following a 29-million-baht renovation funded by the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO). The renovation, which upgraded facilities and enhanced the aquarium's educational and conservation functions, was completed in time for its reopening at the beginning of this month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325453-chiang-mai-zoo-aquarium-reopens-after-renovation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Elderly rice farmer dies in field blaze in Udon Thani by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A tragic incident occurred yesterday in Udon Thani province where a 73 year old rice farmer perished in a blaze that swept through his field. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325454-elderly-rice-farmer-dies-in-field-blaze-in-udon-thani/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Cadmium scandal sheds light on loopholes in Thai law on hazardous waste After more than 1,000 tons of carcinogenic cadmium waste from Tak went missing, concerns are growing that loopholes in Thailand’s hazardous waste controls could be fatal. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325455-cadmium-scandal-sheds-light-on-loopholes-in-thai-law-on-hazardous-waste/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Bangkok e-cigarette raid seizes 10,000 products by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Thai authorities have swooped on five e-cigarette outlets in the vicinity of Bangkok’s universities and residential properties, confiscating 10,000 e-cigarette products valued at 3 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325456-bangkok-e-cigarette-raid-seizes-10000-products/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Lopburi salon owner narrowly avoids sexual assault by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A beauty salon owner in Lopburi province narrowly escaped an assault after a man repeatedly walked past her shop before attempting to force himself upon her. The incident was later brought to public attention through a cautionary post on the Facebook page Social Hunter Reborn V3. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325457-lopburi-salon-owner-narrowly-avoids-sexual-assault/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 20 Prime Minister urges police to crack down on influential figures Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed the Provincial Police Region 8 Commander in Phuket Province to intensify efforts in apprehending individuals with bad influence who continuously violate the law. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325458-prime-minister-urges-police-to-crack-down-on-influential-figures/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 20 UPDATE: Thailand’s tumble: Is the British love affair fading? Photo of Puntid Tantivangphaisal FILE PHOTO: Tourists walk on a beach in Mombasa, Kenya, August 5, 2017. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola/File Photo; Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail In 2011, Thailand witnessed the zenith of British affection, with nearly 900,000 entries logged by British passport holders, as per Thai immigration data. Yet, this figure might have swelled by accounting re-entries, diluting the actual count. Sadly, the Thai immigration bureau has ceased its detailed country-specific data release, leaving a void. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325446-thailand-faces-a-decline-in-british-tourists-and-expats-causes-and-consequences/?do=findComment&comment=18856825 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 22 April 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1325548-thailand-live-monday-22-april-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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