webfact Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 In the peaceful province of Phang Nga, a gruesome discovery has shocked the local residents. On the morning of May 15, the lifeless body of an unidentified foreign man was found on a roadside near Ban Na Road in Takua Thung district. Following the grim discovery, Sub-District Chief Yutthanakorn Juanjenkit connected with officers from Khok Kloi Police station. Mystery Surrounds Foreigner's Body Found in Phang Nga Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327328-mystery-surrounds-foreigners-body-found-in-phang-nga/ Photo courtesy of The Thaiger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Embattled Move Forward Party Given another Lifeline by Constitutional Court Photo courtesy of Thai PBS In an unprecedented turn of events, the Constitutional Court has bestowed a respite on the beleaguered Move Forward party. Today, they granted a third and final 15-day extension, lasting until 2nd June, for the party to prepare its defence against the Election Commission's call for the court to dissolve it. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327344-embattled-move-forward-party-given-another-lifeline-by-constitutional-court/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15 Thailand Eyes FIFA World Cup 2038 Hosting Rights Picture credit: Wikimedia. For reference only As the ball spins further into the future, Thailand's newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sermsak Pongpanich, has astoundingly set his eyes on an epic goal. He announced plans for Thailand to bid for hosting rights of the FIFA World Cup from 2038 moving forward, with emphasis on a joint venture together with other Southeast Asian nations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327360-thailand-eyes-fifa-world-cup-2038-hosting-rights/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Bangkok Chaos: Pickup Plummets From 4/FL Hospital Car Park Picture courtesy: Facebook/ Nonthawat Wisutthipat In a startling early morning incident, a Thai woman sent a pickup truck airborne from the fourth floor of a Bangkok hospital's multi-storey car park. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327361-bangkok-chaos-pickup-plummets-from-4fl-hospital-car-park/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15 Thai Woman Defies Online Drama, Sells Durian in Bikini Picture courtesy: Facebook/ นุ้ง' อั้ม A Thai woman, Aranya, known as Aum, has once again stirred the pot on social media by selling durian in a bikini. The 22-year-old vendor, operating from Kamphaeng Phet in northern Thailand, initially sparked controversy two years ago for her unconventional attire while selling the popular tropical fruit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327362-thai-woman-defies-online-drama-sells-durian-in-bikini/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Search Underway: 7-Year-Old Boy Missing After Father's Threats Picture courtesy: Khaosod In a case that has captivated the nation's attention, seven-year-old Nong Bel has disappeared in alarming circumstances connected to his father, Naveesak Saetaw. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327363-search-underway-7-year-old-boy-missing-after-fathers-threats/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 16 May 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327367-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-16-may-2024/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 16 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 16 Thailand Faces Extreme Heat and Storms: Northern Temps Hit 41C Picture courtesy of Florian Olivo, Unsplash Thailand is gearing up for an unusual bout of extreme weather today, as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for both soaring temperatures and thunderstorms. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327369-thailand-faces-extreme-heat-and-storms-northern-temps-hit-41c/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 16 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 16 Aussie Woman Reveals Harrowing Tales from Infamous Thai Prison Picture courtesy of Holly Deane-Johns via Daily Star UK Holly Deane-Johns, an Australian woman who spent seven gruelling years in a Thai prison for heroin trafficking, has opened up about the appalling conditions she endured in the notorious Lardyao Women’s Correctional Institution, often dubbed the "Bangkok Hilton." Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327370-aussie-woman-reveals-harrowing-tales-from-infamous-thai-prison/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Corrections Dept Defends Good Care Despite Hunger Striker Netiporn's Death Picture courtesy: Thai Rath The Corrections Department has assured the public that it provided appropriate care to late political activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom during her time in custody. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327374-corrections-dept-defends-good-care-despite-hunger-striker-netiporns-death/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Thailand’s Business Confidence Declines Amid Wage Hike Worries Picture courtesy: sawasdee Business confidence in Thailand has taken a notable dip as the latest Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped in April, highlighting mounting concerns among entrepreneurs over economic pressures, notably a proposed increase in the daily minimum wage. The TISI recorded 90.3 points in April, a drop from March's 92.4 points, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327375-thailand’s-business-confidence-declines-amid-wage-hike-worries/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 UPDATE: Foreigner with stab and gunshot wounds identified as Indian man Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา The identity of a foreign man found dead along Ban Na Road in Phang Nga, Thailand, was confirmed yesterday as a 53-year-old Indian national. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327328-mystery-surrounds-foreigners-body-found-in-phang-nga/?do=findComment&comment=18918670 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Midnight Mayhem: Tiger on the Prowl Alarms West Thailand Locals Picture courtesy: Khaosod A community in Thailand was thrown into a state of alarm after a tiger emerged in the dead of night, apparently attacking residents. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327378-midnight-mayhem-tiger-on-the-prowl-alarms-thailand-locals/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Tony Jaa’s Temple Visit Sparks Nakhon Pathom Lottery Frenzy Picture courtesy: Khaosod Renowned action movie star Tony Jaa recently visited Wat Phai Lom in Nakhon Pathom province to seek blessings, inadvertently sparking a lottery craze among local villagers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327379-tony-jaa’s-temple-visit-sparks-nakhon-pathom-lottery-frenzy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Thai FM Maris's Thaksin Ties Fuel Foreign Policy Debate Maris Sangiampongsa. File photo courtesy: Thai PBS Newly instated Thailand Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa’s connection to ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is shaping up to be a double-edged sword. While it might offer leverage on international platforms, it could also summon issues of independence and public trust in his policy execution. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327381-thai-fm-mariss-thaksin-ties-fuel-foreign-policy-debate/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Thai Man Shoots Best Friend Over Alleged Affair Photo courtesy: Facebook/ สนามข่าวเมืองปราการ In a tragic turn of events, an 18-year-old man from Thailand, named Phichate, confessed to shooting his 22-year-old best friend, Phongsathorn, on suspicion of an affair with his teenage girlfriend. This shocking incident took place in their shared home in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakarn, near Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327383-thai-man-shoots-best-friend-over-alleged-affair/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Thai Man Claims Black Magic Curse Causes Insects to Emerge from Skin Picture courtesy: Facebook Khaosod In a scene that seems ripped from a horror film, a 43-year-old man named Ad from Udon Thani, Thailand, claims he has been tormented by insects crawling out of his skin for over two months. The afflicted believes this bizarre condition is a result of black magic rather than any medical ailment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327386-thai-man-claims-black-magic-curse-causes-insects-to-emerge-from-skin/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Chinese Woman, 68, Tragically Drowns in Pattaya Swimming Pool Picture courtesy: The Pattaya News A 68-year-old Chinese woman has tragically drowned in the swimming pool of her residence near Pattaya, Thailand. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 14th, sending shockwaves through the local community. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327389-chinese-woman-68-tragically-drowns-in-pattaya-swimming-pool/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 16 Popular Post Share Posted May 16 Buckle up, Bangkok: Thai official floats capital relocation amid rising sea Image by Wiroj Sidhisoradej on Freepik A senior Thai official yesterday raised the alarming possibility that Thailand may need to consider relocating its capital city Bangkok due to the threat posed by rising sea levels caused by climate change. The bustling metropolis of the capital already grapples with severe flooding during the rainy season each year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327409-buckle-up-bangkok-thai-official-floats-capital-relocation-amid-rising-sea/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 International gang nabbed for selling illicit drugs in Phuket Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post In a crackdown on an international drug ring, Phuket police have arrested one Russian and three Nigerian men for allegedly selling a cocktail of illicit drugs including cocaine, ecstasy, and crystal meth. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327410-international-gang-nabbed-for-selling-illicit-drugs-in-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Thai PM stands with Slovakia PM following public shooting Image courtesy of Genova Today Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin released a message this morning, condemning the attack on the Slovakian Prime Minister Roberto Fico. The 62 year old Thai PM’s message, released on the social media platform X, revealed his shock and condemnation of the violent attack, cementing his stance in solidarity with the people of Slovakia and the international community. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327414-thai-pm-stands-with-slovakia-pm-following-public-shooting/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Rats on the rampage: Infestations hit Pattaya beaches Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail The shores of Pattaya and Jomtien are under siege by a horde of unwelcome guests – rats. This alarming infestation is not just an eyesore but a significant health hazard, leaving locals and tourists in a frenzy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327415-rats-on-the-rampage-infestations-hit-pattaya-beaches/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Ladyboy duo nabbed for stealing gold necklace from Indian tourist Photo via Channel 7 and Facebook/ เรารักพัทยา Police arrested two Thai ladyboy thieves for gold necklace theft in Pattaya after one of them was caught pretending to hug an Indian tourist and stealing his necklace worth about 60,000 baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327416-ladyboy-duo-nabbed-for-stealing-gold-necklace-from-indian-tourist/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 16 Popular Post Share Posted May 16 Bitcoin's surge: The cryptocurrency records its largest increase in months Bitcoin's value saw a significant increase today, marking its most noteworthy one-day rise in two months. This sudden upturn is thought to be due to anticipation of friendlier monetary policies in the near future. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327424-bitcoins-surge-the-cryptocurrency-records-its-largest-increase-in-months/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Thai man accused of covering up boyfriend’s murder in car accident Photo via Facebook/ กู้ภัยสว่างคุณธรรม(Sawangkunnatum) and อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 A Thai man’s family and friends in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum accused his boyfriend of killing him and staging a car accident to cover up the murder. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327428-thai-man-accused-of-covering-up-boyfriend’s-murder-in-car-accident/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Speeding driver loses control, traps 4 passengers in the carnage Image courtesy of Daily News A speeding pickup truck driver travelling in Nakhon Ratchasima province reportedly lost control of his vehicle, veering into the middle shoulder and flipped his car into the oncoming lane, leaving all passengers stuck inside the flipped vehicle. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327429-speeding-driver-loses-control-traps-4-passengers-in-the-carnage/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 16 Popular Post Share Posted May 16 Cannes craze: Thai films poised for global stardom Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post In a dazzling showcase at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Thai films have captured the interest of international buyers, offering a promising boost for Thailand’s film and tourism industries. The government heralds this as a new era of global recognition and economic expansion. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327430-cannes-craze-thai-films-poised-for-global-stardom/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 16 Popular Post Share Posted May 16 Phuket Airport: Swedish-Russian man nabbed for extortion Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English In a dramatic twist at Phuket International Airport, immigration officers apprehended a 25 year old Swedish-Russian man, just as he was about to flee to Kuala Lumpur. The arrest follows a disturbing incident of robbery and extortion that left a young Russian woman traumatised. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327432-phuket-airport-swedish-russian-man-nabbed-for-extortion/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 BusinessDay: 10-Year-Old Thai Rice could be Exported to Nigeria, Africa File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google A growing worry is brewing in Nigeria, Africa's most heavily populated nation, about the likelihood of decade-old Thai rice being sold in African markets. This stems from the Thai government's announcement that they plan to sell this rice, according to Nigeria's BusinessDay. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327434-businessday-10-year-old-thai-rice-could-be-exported-to-nigeria-africa/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Activists call for bail rights for those accused of political crimes File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google Today, renowned political activists Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul and Patsaravalee Tanakitvibulpon handed in a petition to the government. They called for the provision of bail and a clear investigation into activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom aka "Bung Thalu Wang's" death, who was in judicial custody. They also requested a swift enactment of an amnesty law to cover all political criminals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327435-activists-call-for-bail-rights-for-those-accused-of-political-crimes/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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