Scorching heat sparks storm warning across 26 Thai provinces
by Nattapong Westwood

 

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning of thunderstorms across 26 provinces, accompanied by strong gusts in some areas. Amidst scorching heat, temperatures are expected to soar as high as 41 degrees Celsius today, April 22.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325593-scorching-heat-sparks-storm-warning-across-26-thai-provinces/

 

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Motorbike taxi driver splash spat with tourist sparks row
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A splash spat between a Thai Win motorbike taxi driver and an Indian tourist during Pattaya’s Songkran festivity ignited when the foreigner got drenched. The kerfuffle arose when the Win driver’s playful seven year old son soaked the tourist, triggering a heated altercation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325560-songkran-splashing-sparks-fight-between-pattaya-win-driver-and-indian-tourist/?do=findComment&comment=18860878

Mekong River facing dam construction crisis
 

 

The Mekong River is facing a crisis and is gradually deteriorating due to the impacts of climate change and the construction of dams, which severely affect the river’s ecosystem.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325594-mekong-river-facing-dam-construction-crisis/

 

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Psychiatric patient’s actions lead to fatal crash during transfer
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ Mahanakhon Khon Kaen

 

A police officer lost his life while transferring a psychiatric patient to a hospital in the Isaan province of Loei after the patient grabbed the steering wheel of the vehicle causing it to crash. Three other police officers sustained injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325585-police-truck-flips-over-mentally-ill-detainee-grabbed-steering-wheel-one-person-dead/?do=findComment&comment=18860929

New tiger discovered at Kaeng Krachan National Park near Hua Hin
By Online Reporter 

 

Image: กรมอุทยานแห่งชาติ สัตว์ป่า และพันธุ์พืช

Kaeng Krachan National Park has reported the discovery of a new Indochinese tiger, indicating a hopeful increase in the population due to successful conservation efforts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325596-new-tiger-discovered-at-kaeng-krachan-national-park-near-hua-hin/

 

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Pattaya’s post-Songkran clean-up disposes 20 tonnes of trash
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Steve

 

Pattaya witnessed a massive clean-up operation after the Wan Lai Day festivities, a grand culmination of the Songkran celebrations, left behind a staggering 20 tonnes of garbage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325587-20-tons-of-garbage-left-behind-after-wan-lai-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18860974

Appeal for humanitarian aid for Burmese sheltering in Thailand
 

Thousands crossed the Moei River to Thailand amid junta airstrikes around the border town of Myawaddy. / Photo by the Irrawaddy

The anti-Myanmar junta National Unity Government (NUG) has appealed to all organisations and authorities to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar fleeing the civil war in their country, to seek temporary refuge in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325598-appeal-for-humanitarian-aid-for-burmese-sheltering-in-thailand/

 

Hua Hin car wash owner given water bill for almost 40,000 THB
By Online Reporter

 

 

The Hua Hin Municipal Authority has launched an investigation after Phudis Arunoros, the owner of Moly Car Care, received an extraordinarily high water bill amounting to 38,624.70 baht for March, a figure nearly 80 times his usual monthly expense.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325601-hua-hin-car-wash-owner-given-water-bill-for-almost-40000-thb/

 

Motorbike taxi driver stabs colleague in Phuket over passenger
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket City Police

 

A motorbike taxi driver in Phuket Town is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing a colleague during a heated argument. The violent dispute occurred yesterday, April 22, at the fresh market on Ranong Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325604-motorbike-taxi-driver-stabs-colleague-in-phuket-over-passenger/

 

Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya —A Swiss expat in Pattaya is critically injured after being hit by a car while riding his three-wheeled electric scooter to buy medicine. His wife is seeking justice for her husband, claiming the other party refused to take responsibility.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325607-swiss-expat-critically-injured-in-scooter-car-crash-in-pattaya/

 

Phuket car rentals must verify tourist driving licenses
by Mitch Connor 

 

PHOTO VIA:Jonas Leupe FROM:Unsplash.com

 

Phuket’s vehicle rental businesses received a first-hand reminder about the importance of verifying tourists’ driving licenses. The National Tourist Police Commander, Lieutenant General Saksira Phueakam, paid them a visit on Saturday, April 20. This personal visit was part of an initiative to regulate the growing vehicle rental industry in the popular tourist destination of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325612-phuket-car-rentals-must-verify-tourist-driving-licenses/

 

Industrial waste plant in Rayong goes up in flames, people evacuated

 

 

A fire broke out this morning at a factory storing chemicals and industrial waste in the Bankai district of Rayong province, sending foul odours and thick smoke into the air. Explosions were heard occasionally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325615-industrial-waste-plant-in-rayong-goes-up-in-flames-people-evacuated/

 

Plant-based meat popularity fuels new ventures in Thailand

 

PHOTO VIA:Jeff Vinluan FROM:Pexels.com

 

The appeal of plant-based meat production continues to rise as companies recognise the lucrative potential of this burgeoning sector.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325618-plant-based-meat-popularity-fuels-new-ventures-in-thailand/

 

Sweet sorrow: Thailand’s sugarcane harvest takes a hit

 

PHOTO VIA:Josh Withers FROM:Unsplash.com

 

A significant reduction in Thailand’s sugarcane yield in the 2023–24 crop year has been reported by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB). This decrease in production is attributed to severe drought conditions and is expected to have an impact on the worldwide sugar supply.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325619-sweet-sorrow-thailand’s-sugarcane-harvest-takes-a-hit/

 

Thai man dies in motorcycle crash near Chalong school

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

A Thai man died in a tragic motorcycle crash in Chalong shortly after midnight today. The accident, which involved a single vehicle, occurred in front of Ban Chalong School on Chao Fa West Road, a notoriously dangerous intersection.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325620-thai-man-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-near-chalong-school/

 

Thailand Witnesses Rare Viewing of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand's sky watchers had a unique opportunity on Sunday evening (Apr 21) to observe Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks as it made its closest approach to the sun, an event that will not occur again for another 71 years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325625-thailand-witnesses-rare-viewing-of-comet-12ppons-brooks/

 

Srettha Launches Safety Initiative for Phuket Tourism

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently convened a meeting with Phuket's government officials, consuls, and honorary consuls from 12 countries, along with local police units, to discuss and enhance measures aimed at boosting tourist safety and clamping down on crimes involving foreigners. The discussions focused on strategies to ensure that Phuket remains a safe destination for international visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325626-srettha-launches-safety-initiative-for-phuket-tourism/

 

Children Infected with Virus after Attending Foam Party

 

 

SUPHAN BURI, April 22 (TNA) – At least 65 children fell ill after attending a foam party during the Songkran festival in Suphan Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325627-children-infected-with-virus-after-attending-foam-party/

 

Thailand urged to increase renewable power target beyond 50%

 

 

A call for an increase in renewable power generation beyond the target of 50% outlined in the Power Development Plan (PDP) has been issued to the government. The PDP is due to be finalised in the second quarter of this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325631-thailand-urged-to-increase-renewable-power-target-beyond-50/

 

Truckers demand meeting with PM to discuss transport fees

 

 

The Land Transport Association of Thailand (LTAT) are seeking a meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss transport fees, following the increase in the diesel price by one baht/litre last Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325633-truckers-demand-meeting-with-pm-to-discuss-transport-fees/

 

Phuket hotel boob: Portuguese guest’s topless strut causes chaos

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Portuguese woman yesterday left guests gobsmacked by walking around a Phuket hotel with her boobs out and reportedly refused to settle her accommodation bill.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325642-phuket-hotel-boob-portuguese-guest’s-topless-strut-causes-chaos/

 

Thailand sweats under intense heat wave; coral bleaching detected

 

File photo

 

Thailand is experiencing very hot weather across the country today, with the maximum temperature predicted to rise to 43oC in some areas of the northern region, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325643-thailand-sweats-under-intense-heat-wave-coral-bleaching-detected/

 

Embattled deputy police chief claims PM has abused authority

 

File photo : Embattled deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn

 

Suspended deputy national police chief, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, filed a petition today with the chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), demanding an investigation into Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s alleged abuse of authority.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325644-embattled-deputy-police-chief-claims-pm-has-abused-authority/

 

PM Explores Hosting Formula One Race in Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Group, convened today, April 22, at the Thai Khu Fah Building within Government House to explore the feasibility of hosting a Formula One race in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325646-pm-explores-hosting-formula-one-race-in-bangkok/

 

Thailand Urges Peaceful Resolution Amid Myawaddy Conflict

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Myawaddy, urging Myanmar to ensure the conflict does not affect the sovereignty of both land and airspace and to maintain the safety of residents along the border.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325647-thailand-urges-peaceful-resolution-amid-myawaddy-conflict/

 

PM Srettha in Mae Sot tomorrow to assess border situation with Myanmar

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will fly to the border district of Mae Sot in Tak province tomorrow, to follow up on operations after clashes in Myawaddy in Myanmar.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325648-pm-srettha-in-mae-sot-tomorrow-to-assess-border-situation-with-myanmar/

 

Thailand’s First Vietnamese Street Food Hub

 

 

UDON THANI, April 22 (TNA) – In the northeastern province of Udon Thani Province, there’s a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine, prepared by Thais of Vietnamese descents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325649-thailand’s-first-vietnamese-street-food-hub/

Firefighters Withdrawn from Chemical Warehouse Fire Scene

 

 

RAYONG, April 22 (TNA) – Firefighters have been withdrawn from the scene of a fire at chemical warehouses in Rayong province, following chemical tank explosions on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325615-industrial-waste-plant-in-rayong-goes-up-in-flames-people-evacuated/?do=findComment&comment=18862207

 

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