snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Thailand Seeks Economic Boost by Targeting LGBTQ+ Tourists with Pride Month Events File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google On May 26, 2024, Chai Watcharong, the spokesperson for the Thai Government, stated that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin values social diversity in terms of age, sex, religion, nationality, and social status. Consequently, Thailand plans to conduct several Pride Month events in June 2024. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328271-thailand-seeks-economic-boost-by-targeting-lgbtq-tourists-with-pride-month-events/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Bus accident tragically kills elderly man on Chaeng Watthana Road Photo courtesy of The Thaiger A tragic bus accident occurred yesterday when a 72 year old man lost his life after slipping and being run over by a bus at a bus stop near Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nontha Buri. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328273-bus-accident-tragically-kills-elderly-man-on-chaeng-watthana-road/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Filipino motorcyclist dies after running over palm kernel in Phuket Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Hotnews A Filipino motorcyclist died yesterday morning after running over a palm kernel and losing control of his motorcycle, crashing into a traffic sign on Thep Krasattri Road in Phuket. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328274-filipino-motorcyclist-dies-after-running-over-palm-kernel-in-phuket/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Thai man’s high-speed driving ends with minor injuries A 21 year old Thai man yesterday thanked his lucky stars after only sustaining minor injuries when driving his car at a high speed, crashing into two vehicles in front of him, before falling off a bridge onto Rama V Intersection in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328287-thai-man’s-high-speed-driving-ends-with-minor-injuries/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 New speed cameras on Lamphun-Lampang route spark debate Image courtesy of This is Lamphun Facebook page New speed cameras on the Lamphun-Lampang route sparked a widespread online debate. The cameras, installed along the descent from Doi Khun Tan, feature 8K resolution and enforce speed limits ranging from 50 to 90 kilometres per hour, depending on the specific location. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328288-new-speed-cameras-on-lamphun-lampang-route-spark-debate/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Justice rocked: Thai woman accuses lewd cop of spirited demands Photo via Amarin TV A Thai woman came forward to seek justice accusing a police officer from Naduang Police Station in the Isaan province of Loei of demanding free alcohol from her while asking inappropriate questions about her sex life with her foreign husband. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328289-justice-rocked-thai-woman-accuses-lewd-cop-of-spirited-demands/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Funeral held for student killed in Sa Kaeo bus crash Picture courtesy of Artyom Kulakov from pexels.com A heartbreaking accident involving a drug-intoxicated driver resulted in the funeral of a 15 year old student, Nong Tuta, and severe injuries to several others. The incident, which occurred on May 23, saw a pickup truck carrying 30,000 methamphetamine tablets crash into a school bus on Route 3259 in Sa Kaeo Province, killing two students and injuring 19. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328290-funeral-held-for-student-killed-in-sa-kaeo-bus-crash/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Brawl at Fruit Festival Leaves Burmese Family Injured File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google A 43-year-old Burmese woman, identified as Mo, and her three daughters fell victim to a violent attack by a group of over 10 transgender teenagers at a fruit festival in Trat province's public park, Thailand on Saturday, May 25. Mo lodged a complaint against the teenagers and presented a video, given to her by a witness, as evidence of the assault. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328291-brawl-at-fruit-festival-leaves-burmese-family-injured/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Woman's 10,000 Baht Loan Spirals into 2.6 Million Debt File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google A woman, who 12 years ago borrowed 10,000 baht for her child's school fees, is now grappling with a massive 2.6 million baht debt due to interest. The lady acquired the loan from a loan shark for her child's education and has been paying an outrageous 10% daily interest rate for more than 10 years. When she's unable to make the daily interest payments, the amount is added to the principal, escalating the debt. Even though she has been regularly paying, the principal amount has surged to 280,000 baht, her daughter claimed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328292-womans-10000-baht-loan-spirals-into-26-million-debt/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Move Forward Party MP sentenced to 2 years in jail for royal defamation Photo courtesy of The Thaiger Thanya Buri's provincial court handed a two-year prison sentence to the Move Forward Party's Member of Parliament, Chonthicha Jangrew, for defaming the royalty, as it falls within Section 112 of the Criminal Code. Initially, her sentence was three years, but the court shortened it to two years. However, they dismissed another charge against Chonthicha, accusing her of violating the emergency decree about public gatherings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328294-move-forward-party-mp-sentenced-to-2-years-in-jail-for-royal-defamation/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Srettha Promotes Clean Energy at 2024 EARTH JUMP Event Photo courtesy of NNT In Bangkok, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin opened the EARTH JUMP 2024: The EDGE of Action event at Samyan Mitrtown Hall. The seminar emphasized the significance of clean energy in enhancing the attractiveness of Thailand as a destination for foreign investors. Over 2,000 business executives participated in this event, where they discussed the need for comprehensive clean energy strategies to attract investment and ensure economic competitiveness. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328295-srettha-promotes-clean-energy-at-2024-earth-jump-event/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 DDC Increases Bird Flu Monitoring Following US Cases File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is ramping up its bird flu watch following reports of human infections in the United States. Dr Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the Head of the DDC, said on Sunday that recent cases of the H5N1 bird flu in the US show the importance of careful monitoring. This is especially true since these cases came from cows. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328296-ddc-increases-bird-flu-monitoring-following-us-cases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Bangkok Governor Targets Sustainable Development in Old Town BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has committed to implementing sustainable development in Bangkok's Old Town before his term concludes in 2026. During a meeting in Samphanthawong district, Chadchart outlined his vision for transforming the neighborhoods along the canals in the Rattanakosin area, including Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem and Khlong Ong Ang, among others. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328297-bangkok-governor-targets-sustainable-development-in-old-town/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Taxi Driver Arrested for Theft of Gold BANGKOK, May 27 (TNA) – A taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly stealing over 40 baht weight of gold, worth about two million baht, from a woman who dropped it near a bridge in the Pin Klao area on May 22. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328298-taxi-driver-arrested-for-theft-of-gold/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 British Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Russian Accused of Harassing His Wife Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News A young British man was detained in Pattaya after his punch resulted in the death of a Russian man at a pool party. The British man allegedly hit the Russian because he made sexual advances towards his wife. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328314-british-expat-arrested-for-punching-and-killing-russian-man/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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