Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Popular Post Share Posted April 23 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. Fake time, real warning: Thai couple’s scam alert Photo via Facebook/ Supakorn Piriyesyangkoon Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325741-fake-time-real-warning-thai-couple’s-scam-alert-video/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23 Big Joke drops case against the PM as his nameplate and photo have been removed at Royal Thai Police HQ by James Morris and Son Nguyen Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on Tuesday, refused to discuss the Big Joke case. It comes as the former top cop withdrew a complaint against the PM made on Monday, less than 24 hours later, on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the former policeman’s nameplate was removed and his office locked at Police Headquarters. He was, furthermore, removed from the Royal Thai Police website. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325756-big-joke-drops-case-against-the-pm-as-his-nameplate-photo-have-been-removed-at-police-hq/ 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Thailand offers visa-free travel to Russian visitors for 3 months by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today announced that Thailand is offering a visa-free scheme to Russian visitors for three months from May 1 to July 31. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325757-thailand-offers-visa-free-travel-to-russian-visitors-for-3-months/ 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Pheu Thai Digital Wallet Project Endorsed By All Coalition Partners By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin talking to reporter, Apr. 23, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath THE PHEU THAI-INITIATED populist handout campaign, known as the 10,000-baht digital wallet project, today (Apr. 23) secured solid support from all coalition partners. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325758-pheu-thai-digital-wallet-project-endorsed-by-all-coalition-partners/ 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23 Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors By Kittisak Phalaharn On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low incoming tourists after the Songkran Holidays. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325759-thailand-enters-low-tourism-season-hopes-rest-on-chinese-visitors/ 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Video Shows Taxi Striking Pedestrian at Bangkok Crosswalk: Public Outcry Ignites Debate on Road Safety Laws By Kittisak Phalaharn Bangkok—On April 23rd, 2024, Thai social media users posted a video of a pedestrian being hit by a taxi while legally crossing the road at a crosswalk in front of Asiatique The Riverfront, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325760-video-shows-taxi-striking-pedestrian-at-bangkok-crosswalk-public-outcry-ignites-debate/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Oldest person found at 114 years old, living in Krabi Picture: Daily News On April 23, 2024, officials from Krabi conducted health check-ups for two elderly people over 100 years old: Mrs. Sa Bohna, 104, and Mrs. Li Faon, 103. Both require close care due to their age. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325764-oldest-person-found-at-114-years-old-living-in-krabi/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23 Phuket immigration arrest Syrian fugitive with fake passports Picture: Daily News Phuket Immigration Police apprehended Mr. Mohannad Almazi, a 52-year-old Syrian national, who attempted to flee the war using fake passports. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325767-phuket-immigration-arrest-syrian-fugitive-with-fake-passports/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Horrific accident claims 4 lives, injures 6 A collision involving trucks has resulted in 4 deaths and 6 injuries. The incident occurred when a pickup truck crossed lanes and collided with several vehicles, causing the fatalities and injuries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325769-horrific-accident-claims-4-lives-injures-6/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23 Former officials to face charges for 2004 Tak Bai massacre Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Nine former officials linked to the 2004 Tak Bai massacre will face criminal charges as the case approaches its 20-year statute of limitations. Lawyers for the victims' families are spearheading the legal action, intending to file charges including unlawful detention, murder, and malfeasance at the Narathiwat Provincial Court. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325772-former-officials-to-face-charges-for-2004-tak-bai-massacre/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23 Chicken factory extortion scandal rocks Thai police force by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post A scandal erupted in Nakhon Pathom as eight officers from Samkwaipuak Police Station face suspension over allegations of extortion totalling 200,000 baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325773-chicken-factory-extortion-scandal-rocks-thai-police-force/ 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Drunk driver strikes police officer in early morning Patong collision by Mitch Connor Image courtesy of Patong Police A drunk driver in Patong, Phuket, collided with a police officer on patrol early this morning. The incident occurred near Patong Hospital at the intersection of Phra Mettha Road and Sai Nam Yen Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325774-drunk-driver-strikes-police-officer-in-early-morning-patong-collision/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 24 April 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325775-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-24-april-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 French national arrested for selling drugs to Koh Phangan tourists Mr. Ilan, a French national, apprehended at a hotel bar in Koh Phangan District. Photo courtesy of Khaosod Surat Thani police officers arrested Mr. Ilan, a 41-year-old French national, at a hotel bar in Koh Phangan District, Surat Thani Province, on April 23, 2024. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325776-french-national-arrested-for-selling-drugs-to-koh-phangan-tourists/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport joins customer experience elite by Top Photo courtesy of Travel and Tour World Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) clinched the coveted spot as the 100th accredited airport in ACI World’s Customer Experience Accreditation Programme. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325778-mae-fah-luang-chiang-rai-airport-joins-customer-experience-elite/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Minister warns against fake Labubu doll scam by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Reports of a sinister scam preying on Labubu doll enthusiasts have flooded in, warned Prime Minister’s Office Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325780-minister-warns-against-fake-labubu-doll-scam/ 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Narathiwat raid nets three bomb suspects, hunting for a fourth by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A joint operation between police, military, and administrative officials in Narathiwat province has led to the arrest of three individuals suspected of orchestrating a bomb attack in front of a convenience store in the district of Chanae, southern Thailand. The suspects confessed to the crime, paving the way for a manhunt for a fourth accomplice. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325781-narathiwat-raid-nets-three-bomb-suspects-hunting-for-a-fourth/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Wan Lai festival in Pattaya overshadowed by widespread thefts Picture courtesy of Pattaya News The Wan Lai festival in Pattaya should be a time of joy and celebration, but unfortunately, it has been marred by the distressing news of rampant thefts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325786-wan-lai-festival-in-pattaya-overshadowed-by-widespread-thefts/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Intoxicated Man with Knife Arrested After Hospital Scare Picture courtesy of ch3plus An intoxicated man caused alarm at Chularat 11 Hospital in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, entering with a knife before falling asleep in a patient observation room. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325788-intoxicated-man-with-knife-arrested-after-hospital-scare/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Thai Man Arrested in Connection with Japanese Man's Murder in Nonthaburi Photo via Facebook/ คุยข่าว เมืองนนท์ Police have arrested a Thai man linked to the murder and dismemberment of a Japanese man in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325789-thai-man-arrested-in-connection-with-japanese-mans-murder-in-nonthaburi/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Bangkok sizzles at 40°C, heatwave scorches Thailand at 43°C by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of wirestock, Freepik Thailand is currently experiencing sweltering heat, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 43 degrees Celsius in some areas, while Bangkok faces highs of around 40 degrees Celsius. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325794-bangkok-sizzles-at-40°c-heatwave-scorches-thailand-at-43°c/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Thai Government Contemplates Loan for Digital Wallet Program Picture courtesy of Sanook The Thai government is contemplating borrowing 172.3 billion baht from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to partly finance its digital wallet initiative. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325797-thai-government-contemplates-loan-for-digital-wallet-program/ 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 British tourist fined for getting car stuck on Phuket beach Picture: Kamela Police A British tourist found himself in a sticky situation after getting his rental car stuck in sand on Phuket's Kamala Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325799-british-tourist-fined-for-getting-car-stuck-on-phuket-beach/ 1 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 UPDATE: Bangkok taxi driver hits pedestrian at Asiatique Picture courtesy of Pattaya News A man was hit by a taxi as he was crossing a crosswalk legally in front of Asiatique The Riverfront in Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok. The incident was captured on video and shared on Thai social media, causing widespread shock and anger. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325760-video-shows-taxi-striking-pedestrian-at-bangkok-crosswalk-public-outcry-ignites-debate/?do=findComment&comment=18866991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Justice Minister Refutes Allegations of Misconduct Over Thaksin's Hospital Discharge Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has stood firm against a recent petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the ministry's alleged misconduct relating to Thaksin Shinawatra's release from the hospital and parole. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325814-justice-minister-refutes-allegations-of-misconduct-over-thaksins-hospital-discharge/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Thai woman spills beans on corrupt cop’s love-linked traffic fines Photo via Facebook/ ขอนแก่นมีด่านบอกด้วย แจ้งข่าว and ThaiRath A Thai policewoman shed light on police corruption through social media posts, accusing a fellow police officer at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station of directing traffic fine payments into his alleged girlfriend's bank account. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325816-thai-woman-spills-beans-on-corrupt-cop’s-love-linked-traffic-fines/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Phuket gets new Australian Consul-General Photo courtesy of Phuket News Penny Wong, Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced the appointment of Kirsten Fletcher as the new Consul-General for Phuket and surrounding areas. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325823-phuket-gets-new-australian-consul-general/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 PEA advises on cost-effective air conditioners amid Thai heat Image: Freepik The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand is offering advice on how to use air conditioning systems effectively without racking up extensive electricity costs in the ongoing heat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325824-pea-advises-on-cost-effective-air-conditioners-amid-thai-heat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Man shot dead on cassava farm in Udon Thani, police seek motive Image courtesy of Khaosod A man was tragically killed on a cassava farm in the Thai province of Udon Thani, sparking a police search for the person behind this crime. The police are looking into various reasons for this attack, including personal or romantic disagreements. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325826-man-shot-dead-on-cassava-farm-in-udon-thani-police-seek-motive/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Govt spokesman assures Move Forward MP: Rama 2 road completion set for next year File photo : Construction on Rama 2 road / Image credits to Thai PBS A spokesperson for the government, Chai Wacharonke, asserted today that all construction projects on the Rama 2 Road will be finished by next year. This completion is expected to significantly ease the current traffic congestion. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325828-govt-spokesman-assures-move-forward-mp-rama-2-road-completion-set-for-next-year/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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