Popular Post webfact Posted Monday at 07:34 PM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 07:34 PM Police raided a well-known karaoke and traditional massage parlour in Bangkok today, uncovering an illicit prostitution ring involving Thai and Laotian women. The establishment had over ten rooms converted for illegal activities, and the owner confessed to the charges. Police bust Bangkok karaoke bar for running prostitution ring Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331220-police-bust-bangkok-karaoke-bar-for-running-prostitution-ring/ Image courtesy of KhaoSod 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted Monday at 07:36 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 07:36 PM Phuket's governor leads cleanup in Kamala after a heavy downpour - video After heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Phuket, the region's Governor, Sophon Suwannarat, has spearheaded a significant cleanup in the Kamala area. The rains on June 30 brought traffic to a halt, caused flight delays, and flooded neighborhoods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331219-phukets-governor-leads-cleanup-in-kamala-after-a-heavy-downpour-video/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted Monday at 08:17 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 08:17 PM Canadian Tourist Missing at Sea Off Phang Nga – Search Underway Picture courtesy: Naewna A large-scale search effort is underway today in the Phang Nga Province after a 21-year-old Canadian tourist, identified as Christopher, went missing at sea. Christopher, who had been staying at Natai Beach, vanished from his hotel room around 9 a.m. yesterday, June 30. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331241-canadian-tourist-missing-at-sea-off-phang-nga-–-search-underway/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted Monday at 08:38 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 08:38 PM Bangkok Police Arrest Turkish Man for Theft, Online Revenge Picture courtesy: Opt News Online A Turkish man has been arrested in Bangkok for theft and cyber revenge after acting out of jealousy towards his ex-girlfriend. The incident unfolded on June 29 when Bangkok immigration police received a tip about a foreign suspect involved in a theft case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331242-bangkok-police-arrest-turkish-man-for-theft-online-revenge/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted Monday at 08:52 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 08:52 PM Thailand’s Cannabis Debate Ignites After Doctor’s Insightful Article AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit The national conversation in Thailand on the medical use of cannabis intensified this week, driven by an article from Associate Professor Dr Pattapong Kessomboon of Khon Kaen University’s Department of Family Medicine. Dr Pattapong's insightful piece challenged the prevalent misconceptions about cannabis, highlighting its significant, yet often ignored therapeutic benefits. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331243-thailand’s-cannabis-debate-ignites-after-doctor’s-insightful-article/ 1 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted Monday at 09:08 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 09:08 PM Thai Police Dismantle Massive Chinese-Led Euro Football Betting Network Picture courtesy: Komchadluek Thai cyber police have dismantled a Chinese-led Euro football betting network, arresting six Thai nationals and seizing assets worth over 282 million baht. This major operation, following a June crackdown on a similar network, aims to curb illegal gambling in the region. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331244-thai-police-dismantle-massive-chinese-led-euro-football-betting-network/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted Monday at 09:41 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 09:41 PM Increased foreign condo ownership could make housing less affordable for Thais The Thai government has proposed to increase foreign ownership of condominium projects from 49% to 75%, and extend the land leasing period from 30 years to 99 years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331245-increased-foreign-condo-ownership-could-make-housing-less-affordable-for-thais/ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted Monday at 09:57 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 09:57 PM Aussie motocross rider to attempt grueling 24-hour ride world record near Hua Hin By Online Reporter Former professional motocross champion Mark Savage, 49, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331247-aussie-motocross-rider-to-attempt-grueling-24-hour-ride-world-record-near-hua-hin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 12:19 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:19 AM NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 2 July 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331251-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-2-july-2024/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 12:39 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:39 AM Constitutional Court to Rule on Key Political Cases by September File photo cortesy: TLHF The Constitutional Court is expected to wrap up two critical cases, involving the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, by September. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331253-constitutional-court-to-rule-on-key-political-cases-by-september/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 12:57 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:57 AM New E-Gates for Thai Passports Debut at Suvarnabhumi Airport Picture courtesy: Siam Rath On 1st July 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Itthiphol Ithisarnronnachai, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, inspected the new automatic passport control gates at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331255-new-e-gates-for-thai-passports-debut-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 01:51 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:51 AM Bangkok Police Thwart Major Street Racing Meetup Picture courtesy: Matichon In the early hours of this morning, Bang Khen police successfully disrupted a significant street racing event on Ram Inthra Road, Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331256-bangkok-police-thwart-major-street-racing-meetup/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 02:13 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 02:13 AM Thailand Becomes Major Hub for Data Centers and Cloud Services Picture courtesy: NEN Thailand continues to emerge as a strategic hub for investment in data centres and cloud services, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services in the region. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331258-thailand-becomes-major-hub-for-data-centers-and-cloud-services/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 02:27 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 02:27 AM Noodle vendors stir up fortune with thai-rrific 6 million lottery win by Bob Scott Picture courtesy: Sanook Two noodle vendors struck gold by winning the top prize in the Thai government lottery, each receiving 6 million baht. The lucky pair attributed their win to a handsome lottery ticket seller who persuaded them to buy the last two tickets he had. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331260-noodle-vendors-stir-up-fortune-with-thai-rrific-6-million-lottery-win/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 03:11 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:11 AM BMW driver hits motorcycle, causing fatal crash in Pathum Thani by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A BMW driver rear-ended a motorcycle carrying three people, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The driver claimed the motorcycle abruptly stopped in front of him, leaving him with no time to brake. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331263-bmw-driver-hits-motorcycle-causing-fatal-crash-in-pathum-thani/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 03:28 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:28 AM Road-raging Bangkok taxi driver ready to serve a knuckle sandwich by Ryan Turner Image courtesy of KhaoSod A Bangkok taxi driver brandished brass knuckles and other weapons in an alarming road rage incident, leaving other drivers in fear. The incident was reported on social media by a prominent Facebook page which shared a video clip sent by a concerned follower. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331264-road-raging-bangkok-taxi-driver-ready-to-serve-a-knuckle-sandwich/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 03:42 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:42 AM Hotelier Hit with Hefty Copyright Fee for Posting Music Clip Online Picture courtesy: Khaosod A well-known singer and hotel owner in Samut Prakan is facing a hefty copyright fee after posting a live music performance clip online. This incident has sparked a significant discussion on social media about copyright laws and their implications. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331265-hotelier-hit-with-hefty-copyright-fee-for-posting-music-clip-online/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted yesterday at 03:51 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:51 AM Thai woman demands justice after finding Phuket Bolt driver in bed by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ A Thai woman filed a complaint with the police after a Bolt driver in Phuket entered her condominium room in the Patong sub-district and slept with her in her bed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331267-thai-woman-demands-justice-after-finding-phuket-bolt-driver-in-bed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted yesterday at 04:53 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 04:53 AM Tourist Rescued from Tree Following Parasailing Accident on Phuket Beach Pictures courtesy: 77kaoded A thrilling parasailing adventure turned into a frightening ordeal for a Saudi Arabian tourist when a sudden wind change left him precariously perched atop a 5-metre pine tree on Kamala Beach in Phuket. Emergency services, including the local police, responded quickly, employing a crane truck to safely rescue the young man. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331275-tourist-rescued-from-tree-following-parasailing-accident-on-phuket-beach/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 07:57 AM Share Posted yesterday at 07:57 AM Jet fuel tax relief losing altitude, says deputy finance minister Image courtesy of Simple Flying The Finance Ministry appears unlikely to extend the jet fuel excise tax reduction, which was initially introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, stated Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331288-jet-fuel-tax-relief-losing-altitude-says-deputy-finance-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:00 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:00 AM Thailand partners with Labubu to attract 8 million Chinese tourists Image: Instagram @ kasinglung A tourism campaign featuring art toy mascot Labubu aims to draw eight million Chinese visitors and attract art toy enthusiasts globally, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331289-thailand-partners-with-labubu-to-attract-8-million-chinese-tourists/ 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:03 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:03 AM Thai man arrested for raping niece over 7-year period Photo via Channel 7 A court in the northern province of Chiang Rai denied a bail request for a Thai man who repeatedly raped his niece from when she was eight until she was 15. He also threatened the girl to drop a complaint against him. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331290-thai-man-arrested-for-raping-niece-over-7-year-period/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:06 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:06 AM Police seize one million meth pills in Chiang Mai operation Police and paramilitary forces in Chiang Mai intercepted a drug trafficking operation, seizing one million methamphetamine pills and launching a manhunt for the suspects. The operation took place yesterday when officers from multiple agencies coordinated their efforts to target a notorious smuggling route. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331292-police-seize-one-million-meth-pills-in-chiang-mai-operation/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:23 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 08:23 AM Engineer arrested for online firearms and explosives trade File photo for reference only Police have arrested a young engineer for making and selling guns online. They also discovered a large amount of weapons and explosives at his home. The person, known as Prasit, had been running this operation for two years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331293-engineer-arrested-for-online-firearms-and-explosives-trade/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:35 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:35 AM DJ Attacked, Girlfriend Suffers Miscarriage After Bar Fight in Isaan File photo for reference only A bar owner physically attacked a DJ in the Thai province of Nakhon Phanom, for leaving his work station to use the restroom. The victim, Chinorrod Yoidoungchai, claims the incident also led to his girlfriend having a miscarriage. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331295-dj-attacked-girlfriend-suffers-miscarriage-after-bar-fight-in-isaan/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:46 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:46 AM Noodle Restaurant Owners in Town Save Two Lives, Becoming Local Heroes File photo for reference only Employees of a noodle shop in Udon Thani have become local heroes after saving two lives in one day. The incidents, which were captured on security cameras at the Prathong Noodle Shop on Prajak Road, occurred on July 1. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331296-noodle-restaurant-owners-in-town-save-two-lives-becoming-local-heroes/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 08:51 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:51 AM Man in Isaan Attempts Suicide After 21st Heartbreak File photo for reference only A Thai man, enduring his 21st heartbreak, tried to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge in Udon Thani, a province in Isaan. This was not his first suicide attempt; the man, Natthawut Sanphakarn, had made several previous attempts to take his life. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331297-man-in-isaan-attempts-suicide-after-21st-heartbreak/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 09:06 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 09:06 AM First Phase of Southern Land Bridge to Begin by 2030 File photo for reference only Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit stated on Monday, July 1, that the first part of the ambitious Southern Land Bridge project, costing 1 trillion baht, will begin operations by 2030’s end. The project aims to connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea. Plans for this project are currently being revised based on feedback from potential investors and locals, with the process likely to finish by this year's third quarter. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331299-first-phase-of-southern-land-bridge-to-begin-by-2030/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 09:11 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:11 AM Army Strengthens Security at Checkpoints Following Car Bombing File photo for reference only Following a car bomb explosion in Yala on June 30th, the Commander of the Fourth Army Region has highlighted the importance of stricter security measures at checkpoints. He explained that lax checks could enable insurgent activities. The explosion, which occurred at the Bannang Sata Police Station, damaged over 30 police flats, several administrative offices, and more than 10 vehicles, including the one used in the attack. It led to one death and wounded 29 others. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331300-army-strengthens-security-at-checkpoints-following-car-bombing/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted yesterday at 09:20 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:20 AM Thai Restaurant Association Appeals to PM for Immediate Economic Boost to Avoid Closures File photo for reference only On July 1st, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, head of the Thai Restaurant Business Association, appealed to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. His request was for immediate economic help to prevent more restaurants from shutting down. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331302-thai-restaurant-association-appeals-to-pm-for-immediate-economic-boost-to-avoid/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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