webfact Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 A Singapore Airlines flight had to make a sudden landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok due to harsh weather; sadly, one passenger died and 30 others got injured. The air traffic control team at the airport got an emergency signal from the London-Singapore flight at 4 pm on May 21, as per Thai PBS. One dead, 30 injured in Singapore Airlines emergency landing Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327831-one-dead-30-injured-in-singapore-airlines-emergency-landing/ Picture courtesy: TNA-MCOT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 British Man Dies After Singapore Airlines Makes Emergency Landing in Bangkok Picture courtesy: Mirror A British man has tragically died after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Tuesday afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327831-one-dead-30-injured-in-singapore-airlines-emergency-landing/?do=findComment&comment=18931555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Second passenger on Singapore Airlines flight dies in hospital after Tuesday’s emergency landing incident by News Desk Dozens of ambulances whisk 30 passengers off Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321, which landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3:45 pm on Tuesday afternoon. One deceased passenger was left behind on the damaged plane, while a second died in the hospital at 5:25 pm. A second passenger has died following the emergency landing of a Singapore Airlines flight in Bangkok on Tuesday. Aircraft appears to have suffered serious turbulence over Burma causing it to rapidly drop altitude. This caused chaos and pandemonium in the passenger cabin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327831-one-dead-30-injured-in-singapore-airlines-emergency-landing/?do=findComment&comment=18931558 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Pattaya City Officials Subdue Agitated Foreigner By Aim Tanakorn Officers from the Pattaya City Municipality subdued an agitated foreign man who caused quite a stir at a local business on Monday, May 20th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327851-pattaya-city-officials-subdue-agitated-foreigner/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Thailand Officially Enters Rainy Season File photo The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has announced that the rainy season officially begins on May 20 across the country. This year, meteorologists predict substantial rainfall due to the transition from El Niño to La Niña, bringing with it the potential for heavy downpours, flash floods, and mudslides. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327853-thailand-officially-enters-rainy-season/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Sword and Knife Fight Leaves French and Thai Men Injured in Phuket Picture courtesy: Thai Rath A violent altercation involving a sword and knife broke out in Karon, Phuket, last night, leaving both a French and a Thai man with serious injuries. The incident, starting late in the evening, quickly escalated from a heated verbal exchange to a dangerous physical confrontation. Fll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327854-sword-and-knife-fight-leaves-french-and-thai-men-injured-in-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Tragic Tuk Tuk Accident: Israeli Family Declines Legal Action After Young Daughter’s Fatal Fall in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Phuket Time News The parents of a five-year-old Israeli girl who tragically died after falling from a Tuk Tuk taxi have decided not to pursue legal action against the driver. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327855-tragic-tuk-tuk-accident-israeli-family-declines-legal-action/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 21 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 21 Thaksin Advised Against Exerting Excess Behind-The-Scenes Power Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been cautioned to limit his political influence from behind the scenes, as noted by a high-profile former Pheu Thai Party official. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327856-thaksin-advised-against-exerting-excess-behind-the-scenes-power/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 South Pattaya: Teen Left Bloodied in Early Morning Brawl Picture courtesy: Pattaya Mail A brutal brawl erupted on Second Road in South Pattaya in the early hours of Sunday, leaving an 18-year-old Thai boy severely injured. Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327858-south-pattaya-teen-left-bloodied-in-early-morning-brawl/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 22 May 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327859-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-22-may-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 ANALYSIS New school year, same old story: Thailand’s education system ‘stuck in the past’ Students returned to school for the new academic year last week – but most found that little had changed in Thailand’s subpar education system. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327862-new-school-year-same-old-story-thailand’s-education-system-‘stuck-in-the-past’/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 22 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 22 Thaksin Shinawatra’s Influence Revives Political Cynicism in Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo courtesy: Thai PBS Thaksin Shinawatra's return to the political spotlight reveals significant ramifications for Thailand’s already tumultuous political landscape. The former prime minister, recently rehabilitated and freed from a short stint of detention, is making waves, casting a long shadow over the nation's politics. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327864-thaksin-shinawatra’s-influence-revives-political-cynicism-in-thailand/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Thai Authority Unveils Strategy to Support 39M Tourists by 2024 Picture courtesy: Bangkokbiz news The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to increase tourism revenue to 3.5 trillion baht in 2024, targeting 39 million international tourists. To achieve this, the TAT is seeking an increased budget for collaborations with airlines, new flight paths, and streamlined tourist influx. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327865-thai-authority-unveils-strategy-to-support-39m-tourists-by-2024/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 PM Srettha scrambles to address economic woes by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called an urgent meeting with his economic ministers next Monday in a bid to tackle Thailand’s sluggish economic growth. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327866-pm-srettha-scrambles-to-address-economic-woes/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Passengers of air turbulence-hit flight arrive in Singapore Passengers who were on a flight that was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok yesterday afternoon after encountering severe air turbulence arrived at Changi Airport in Singapore this morning, with almost all briskly escorted out of the baggage collection area by Singapore Airlines staff. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327867-passengers-of-air-turbulence-hit-flight-arrive-in-singapore/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Koh Samui’s new cruise terminal project anchors big investors by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri announced that Koh Samui’s ambitious new cruise terminal project has drawn substantial interest from investors both locally and internationally. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327875-koh-samui’s-new-cruise-terminal-project-anchors-big-investors/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 NBTC rings changes: Task force to dial down online banking scams by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of The Star The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has established a working group to enforce a new policy aimed at preventing online scams targeting mobile banking users. This policy mandates that the name used to register a mobile phone SIM card must match the name of the bank account holder connected to the internet via that SIM card. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327877-nbtc-rings-changes-task-force-to-dial-down-online-banking-scams/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 22 Popular Post Share Posted May 22 Court shakes up Senate race: Judge advises removal of EC regs Picture courtesy of KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA from pexels.com A judge at the Administrative Court has advised the removal of certain Election Commission (EC) regulations that govern how Senate election candidates introduce themselves, following complaints from petitioners. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327884-court-shakes-up-senate-race-judge-advises-removal-of-ec-regs/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Bleak reefs: Coral bleaching hits Mooh Koh Surin & Phi Phi Island The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DMCR) revealed seven coral bleaching sites have been identified in Moo Koh Surin National Park in Phang Nga, with up to 70% of coral fields around Krabi’s Phi Phi Island also affected. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327885-bleak-reefs-coral-bleaching-hits-mooh-koh-surin-phi-phi-island/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Thailand Lowers Flags to Half-Mast for President Raisi File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google Thailand has declared three days of mourning for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash near the border of Azerbaijan and Iran. During these days, all flags on government buildings and state companies will fly at half-mast. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the mourning period, which will be observed on May 23rd, 24th and 27th. The break on May 25th is due to the Visaka Bucha public holiday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327886-thailand-lowers-flags-to-half-mast-for-president-raisi/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 'ESport Classroom' Introduced to Provide Students with Skills for the Digital Age Photo courtesy of NNT The Basic Education Commission Office and Garena, the digital entertainment branch of Sea Limited, are committed to promoting the 'eSport Classroom' Project. This initiative aims to equip children with essential skills and prepare them for digital age careers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327888-esport-classroom-introduced-to-provide-students-with-skills-for-the-digital-age/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Phuket jet ski tragedy casts shadow over British man’s holiday Picture courtesy of Arenda-Yacht A British man’s paradise holiday in Phuket tragically turned to gloom for his family when he lost his life in a jet ski crash earlier this month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327889-phuket-jet-ski-tragedy-casts-shadow-over-british-man’s-holiday/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 22 Popular Post Share Posted May 22 Pattaya Woman Ends Up Driving Herself to the Airport as the Taxi Driver was too sleepy Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News A Thai woman from Pattaya has become a social media sensation after sharing her hilarious encounter with a sleepy taxi driver online. The woman posted a video on TikTok on May 21, 2024, sharing how she had to drive a taxi to Don Mueang International Airport at 3 AM due to the driver falling asleep. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327891-pattaya-woman-ends-up-driving-herself-to-the-airport-as-the-taxi-driver-was-too-sleepy/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Floods in Pattaya Cause Part of Third Road to Collapse Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News On May 21st, 2024, heavy rainfall led to floods in several regions of Pattaya. The rain also resulted in a partial collapse of the Third Road, situated near the Hollywood Disco and New Season 88 in North Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327892-floods-in-pattaya-cause-part-of-third-road-to-collapse/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Motorcycle Accident in Pattaya Claims Life of a British Man Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News A man from Britain died in a motorbike accident late-night on May 21, 2024, in Pattaya. Witnesses report that he had a dispute with another driver while in a heavy downpour before meeting his untimely demise. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327893-motorcycle-accident-in-pattaya-claims-life-of-a-british-man/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Singapore Airlines passengers share their experiences of mid-air turmoil at 37,000 feet File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google As of this morning, 79 passengers and six crew members are still in Bangkok, Thailand, receiving treatment for injuries they suffered during severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327831-one-dead-30-injured-in-singapore-airlines-emergency-landing/?do=findComment&comment=18933490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 23 May 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1327911-thailand-live-thursday-23-may-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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