webfact Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 The PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024 is poised to be a highlight on the global motorsport calendar. Taking place from October 25-27 at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, this electrifying event is expected to capture the attention of over 800 million viewers from more than 200 countries. Thailand Grand Prix Set for October Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330242-thailand-grand-prix-set-for-october/ Picture courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Bangkok monk faces backlash for flaunting lavish lifestyle by Ryan Turner Image courtesy of Facebook A prominent Facebook page shared a post featuring a well-known Bangkok monk flaunting a luxurious lifestyle, using two high-end mobile phones and purchasing a diamond bracelet worth 185,000 baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330241-bangkok-monk-faces-backlash-for-flaunting-lavish-lifestyle/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Torsak Sukvimol Reinstated as Police Chief After Investigation File photo. Courtesy: Thai Rath Former police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is set to be reinstated following a thorough investigation, according to a statement by Wissanu Krea-ngam, special advisor to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330288-torsak-sukvimol-reinstated-as-police-chief-after-investigation/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Thai Police Officer Removed After Allegedly Bribing Japanese Youtuber Picture from Twitter @RedSkullxxx/via Kapook A traffic police officer has been removed from duty after allegations surfaced that he demanded a bribe from a Japanese YouTuber. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Thiti Sangsawang confirmed the officer’s transfer to an "inactive post" following the complaint. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330289-thai-police-officer-removed-after-allegedly-bribing-japanese-youtuber/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 20 Thai Tourist Numbers Fall over South Korea Entry Rejections Incheon. File photo courtesy: Wikidata The number of Thais visiting South Korea between January and April this year saw a significant drop by 21% year-on-year, attributed mainly to unexplained entry refusals at the border. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330290-thai-tourist-numbers-fall-over-south-korea-entry-rejections/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 20 Government Urged to Increase Import Duty on Cheaper Chinese Products File photo courtesy: Quora The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to raise import duties or limit the influx of cheap Chinese goods to safeguard local factories. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330291-government-urged-to-increase-import-duty-on-cheaper-chinese-products/ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Lazada Dismisses Rumours of Divestment in Thailand File photo courtesy: Wikipedia Lazada Group has firmly denied any plans for divestment in Thailand, asserting that there are no ongoing discussions with investors regarding such a move. A company spokesperson addressed the circulating rumours today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330292-lazada-dismisses-rumours-of-divestment-in-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 PM Srettha and BoT Chief Clash Over Handout Scheme Picture courtesy: MGR online Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput are at odds over the government’s proposed 500-billion-baht handout scheme. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330293-pm-srettha-and-bot-chief-clash-over-handout-scheme/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Monkey Causes Chaos, Halts Bangkok BTS Traffic Picture courtesy via X/ @RedSkullxxx A monkey sighted at Bangkok's Bang Wa BTS Station today caused significant disruption, as authorities scrambled to ensure safety. The unexpected visitor was spotted by a passenger, who captured the primate's antics on video, prompting swift action from both rail operators and wildlife officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330294- monkey-causes-chaos-halts-bangkok-bts-traffic/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Thailand Rises to 25th in Global Competitiveness, Education Rank Remains Unchanged By Kittisak Phalaharn On June 20th, 2024, Mr. Atthaphon Sangkhawasee, the Secretary-General of the Education Council, announced Thailand’s position on the latest global competitiveness rankings by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330296-thailand-rises-to-25th-in-global-competitiveness-education-rank-remains-unchanged/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 21 June 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330300-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-21-june-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Belgian Tourist Dies After Brutal Attack in Hua Hin © RR Jan Valkenborg, a 64-year-old Belgian from Millen, has tragically died after sustaining severe injuries from an assault in Hua Hin, Thailand, in early April. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330301-belgian-tourist-dies-after-brutal-attack-in-hua-hin/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 21 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 21 Phuket Named Thailand's Most Advanced Tech Province File photo courtesy: Wikipedia Phuket has officially been recognised as Thailand's leading province in technological advancements, clinching the top spot among 23 smart provinces in the latest report by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330302-phuket-named-thailands-most-advanced-tech-province/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Defence Ministry Unveils Clear Salary Guidelines Amid Conscription Scandal Picture courtesy: Thai Army PR Center To quell public outrage, the Defence Ministry unveiled comprehensive guidelines detailing what can and cannot be deducted from conscripts’ salaries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330303-defence-ministry-unveils-clear-salary-guidelines-amid-conscription-scandal/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Friends Turn Foes: Temple Brawl Leaves Two Critically Injured Picture courtesy: Pattaya Mail A brawl left two friends critically injured in a surreal spectacle opposite the serene Huai Yai Temple in East Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330304-friends-turn-foes-temple-brawl-leaves-two-critically-injured/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 UPDATE: Belgian man dies from injuries sustained in brutal and unprovoked attack in Hua Hin By Online Reporter A Belgian man who was gravely injured in a brutal attack in Hua Hin in April has died from his injuries, it has been announced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330301-belgian-tourist-dies-after-brutal-attack-in-hua-hin/?do=findComment&comment=19006856 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Stormy forecast: Extreme rain and thunderstorms in 42 provinces by Ryan Turner Image courtesy of KhaoSod The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning for 42 provinces nationwide, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Bangkok is expected to experience significant rain coverage at 70%, with authorities urging caution for flash floods and forest runoff. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330307-stormy-forecast-extreme-rain-and-thunderstorms-in-42-provinces/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 UPDATE: Belgian tourist dies after horrific attack by German in Hua Hin by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of HLN A 64 year old Belgian tourist tragically succumbed to severe injuries following a brutal assault in Hua Hin in early April. The attack left him with a fractured skull and 10 broken bones, leading to a coma from which he never awoke. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330301-belgian-tourist-dies-after-brutal-attack-in-hua-hin/?do=findComment&comment=19006892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Monk gone rogue: Novice vanishes from temple, reappears briefly by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Sanook A 16 year old novice monk who went missing from a temple in Kanchanaburi, was found in Nonthaburi but has since disappeared again, leaving only his sash and a note behind. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330308-monk-gone-rogue-novice-vanishes-from-temple-reappears-briefly/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Student Narrowly Escapes Sexual Assault Outside Residence Picture courtesy: Khaosod A young female student narrowly avoided an attempted sexual assault near her residence yesterday afternoon. Her quick thinking and cries for help thwarted the assailant, who remains at large. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330309-student-narrowly-escapes-sexual-assault-outside-residence/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Russian Man Steals 15,000 Baht and Phone in Phuket Bar Heist Picture courtesy: Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ A Thai woman issued a warning to locals after a Russian man stole her bag, containing 15,000 baht in cash and a mobile phone, from a bar in Phuket's Karon neighbourhood on Wednesday. The incident has sparked online debates about the visa-free policy for foreign visitors. Fullstory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330310-russian-man-steals-15000-baht-and-phone-in-phuket-bar-heist/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Summer solstice brings longest day and shortest night tomorrow by Ryan Turner Image: Freepik The summer solstice tomorrow will mark the longest daylight period of the year and the shortest night. The sun is expected to rise at around 5.51am, remaining visible for approximately 12 hours and 56 minutes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330311-summer-solstice-brings-longest-day-and-shortest-night-tomorrow/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Popular Hua Hin resident Lizzy Ginsel passes away By Online Reporter Swiss expatriate Lizzy Ginsel, a beloved and prominent figure in the Hua Hin community, passed away at Hua Hin Hospital on Thursday morning (June 20). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330312-popular-hua-hin-resident-lizzy-ginsel-passes-away/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 21 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 21 Udon Thani Karaoke Bar Raided for Human Trafficking Picture courtesy: Khaosod Authorities in Udon Thani conducted a late-night raid on a popular karaoke bar on June 20, revealing an underage human trafficking ring. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330314-udon-thani-karaoke-bar-raided-for-human-trafficking/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Food Delivery Surges, Small Restaurants Struggle Amid Economic Woes Picture courtesy: Peak Recruit The online food delivery market in Thailand has surged, yet the challenging economy might force 50,000 to 100,000 small restaurants to close this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330323-food-delivery-surges-small-restaurants-struggle-amid-economic-woes/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Progressive Movement urges party unity against dissolution law Image courtesy of spacebar.th The Progressive Movement (PM) called on the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) to unite against a controversial dissolution law, urging them to resist the legislation rather than attack each other. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330344-progressive-movement-urges-party-unity-against-dissolution-law/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 MFP urges budget reform, reassures public with its scrutiny efforts Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail In a heated budget debate, the Move Forward Party (MFP) claims a significant victory in its relentless scrutiny of the 2025 budget. Party leaders assure the public that their meticulous examination has met expectations, confident that their efforts won’t disappoint. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330346-mfp-urges-budget-reform-reassures-public-with-its-scrutiny-efforts/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Job Opportunities for Thai Workers in Seaweed Farming in South Korea File photo for reference only The Thai Government's Deputy Spokesperson, Karom Phonphonklang, has announced that Thai workers can now apply for seasonal fisheries jobs in Wando County, South Korea, without the need to pass a Korean language test. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330348-job-opportunities-for-thai-workers-in-seaweed-farming-in-south-korea/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Pattaya Labor Camp Detains Illegal Cambodian Workers File photo for reference only Immigration officials in Chonburi, Thailand, conducted a raid on a labor camp at the Chak Nok Reservoir near Pattaya on June 19th. As a result, six undocumented workers from Cambodia were arrested. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330352-pattaya-labor-camp-detains-illegal-cambodian-workers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 74-Year-Old Pattaya Farmer, Loses More Than 3.2 Million Baht to Phone Scam File photo for reference only A Thai farmer, aged 74, has been fraudulently stripped of his entire life savings, amounting to 3.2 million baht, in a call center scam. The victim, Thongchai Boonko, lodged a complaint at the Nongprue Police Station in Chonburi province on June 20th. He received a fraudulent call from a person posing as a government officer. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330353-74-year-old-pattaya-farmer-loses-more-than-32-million-baht-to-phone-scam/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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