webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Authorities struggle to control fire at chemical warehouse in Rayong by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ฝันดี - ฝันเด่น ใจถึงใจคนไทยไม่ทิ้งกัน A fire broke out at an industrial waste and chemical warehouse belonging to the Win Process Company in the eastern province of Rayong at 8.30am yesterday. The Thai authorities have been working for over 20 hours to extinguish the fire and are struggling to fully control it due to flammable chemical substances. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325706-authorities-struggle-to-control-fire-at-chemical-warehouse-in-rayong/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23 Thai tourism sector proposes 300-baht tax to counter over-tourism by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Thai tourism operators are advocating for government regulations to address the rising issue of over-tourism in the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325707-thai-tourism-sector-proposes-300-baht-tax-to-counter-over-tourism/ 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 PM cancels planned visit to Mae Sot File photo Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has cancelled his planned trip to Tak’s Mae Sot district, to assess the status of the civil war in Myanmar and its effects on the Thai side of the border. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325720-pm-cancels-planned-visit-to-mae-sot/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 SRT Launches Special Kiha 183 Train Tours BANGKOK (NNT0) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced a series of special train tours for tourists aboard the Kiha 183 train, involving 14 trips across nine unique routes. Bookings for these tours began on Monday (Apr 22), with trips scheduled to run on weekends from May to June. Each excursion offers an engaging blend of cultural experiences and natural attractions, ranging from one-day outings to overnight adventures. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325721-srt-launches-special-kiha-183-train-tours/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Kanchanaburi Motorway to Offer Toll-Free Weekends KANCHANABURI (NNT) - The Department of Highways has announced that starting April 26, a key 51-kilometer stretch of Motorway No. 81, connecting Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi, will be open for toll-free travel on weekends. The service, which runs from 3 p.m. on Fridays to 9 p.m. on Sundays, is expected to enhance accessibility to Thailand's western region and shorten travel times for commuters. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325722-kanchanaburi-motorway-to-offer-toll-free-weekends/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Elderly Swiss man in coma after scooter struck by car in Pattaya – VIDEO Video screenshot: Siam Rath An elderly Swiss man has been critically injured and remains in a coma following a road traffic accident in Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325723-elderly-swiss-man-in-coma-after-scooter-struck-by-car-in-pattaya-–-video/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Electricity use hit new high Monday night as Thailand continues to swelter Thailand set a new record for electricity consumption at 8.58pm on Monday night, when 35,830 megawatts of electricity were consumed, according to the Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325727-electricity-use-hit-new-high-monday-night-as-thailand-continues-to-swelter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Tak villagers near cadmium waste store to have role in remediation process File photo o: Buried site in Tak province Authorities in Tak province have agreed to participation by villagers living near a factory, where tons of carcinogenic cadmium waste were stored, in processes to ensure their safety. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325729-tak-villagers-near-cadmium-waste-store-to-have-role-in-remediation-process/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 PM Srettha discusses interest rate cuts with bank chiefs Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Prime Minister Srettha Thavasin convened a meeting with top executives from four major banks to discuss potential interest rate reductions aimed at aiding vulnerable groups within the country. The discussions took place at the Government House at 9am today just before the weekly Cabinet meeting. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325731-pm-srettha-discusses-interest-rate-cuts-with-bank-chiefs/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Thai man accuses RTP police chief of scapegoating in rape case The accused police officer, Thunpeerasit "Jae" Junpiphop| Photo via ThaiRath A Thai man demanded 5 million baht in compensation from the Royal Thai Police (RTP), accusing a well-known police chief of being unjustly scapegoated and imprisoned for a rape he did not commit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325732-thai-man-accuses-rtp-police-chief-of-scapegoating-in-rape-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Lop Buri’s growing macaque population to be relocated by DNP Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post An increasing macaque population has taken over downtown Lop Buri, prompting the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) to intervene. Athapol Charoenshunsa, the department chief, has unveiled plans to relocate these monkeys once their new holding facility is ready. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325736-lop-buri’s-growing-macaque-population-to-be-relocated-by-dnp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Debt woes: Woman found dead in pond in Nong Bua Lamphu Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A 57 year old woman was found dead in a pond in Nong Bua Lamphu province, following a period of severe stress due to her tenants failing to pay three months’ worth of rent. Children playing nearby initially spotted the body floating in the water and alerted adults yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325737-debt-woes-woman-found-dead-in-pond-in-nong-bua-lamphu/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Phuket seeks special administrative zone status for tourism boost Image courtesy of PR Phuket Phuket’s Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Region 11 branch, led by Wirintra Paphakityotphat, has made four formal requests to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The topmost request is to elevate Phuket to a Special Administrative Zone. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325740-phuket-seeks-special-administrative-zone-status-for-tourism-boost/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Fake time, real warning: Thai couple’s scam alert - video Photo via Facebook/ Supakorn Piriyesyangkoon A Thai couple took to social media to issue a warning, alleging that a foreign man attempted to scam them by selling a fake luxury watch. The couple claim that the man allegedly bought the watch for 59,000 baht but offered it to them for just 6,000 baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325741-fake-time-real-warning-thai-couple’s-scam-alert-video/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Senate candidacy registration deadline set The application deadline for those interested in running in the Senate election is set for May 13, three days after the current senators complete their terms. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325742-senate-candidacy-registration-deadline-set/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 24 April 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1325754-thailand-live-wednesday-24-april-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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