webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Posted July 9, 2024 Former Democratic MP, Theptai Seanapong, has requested a probe into a meeting that allegedly took place between ex-National Police Chief, Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, and former PM Thaksin Shinawatra in the Police General Hospital. Ex-MP Demands Probe into Thaksin's Hospital Meeting Amidst Power Abuse Claims Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331922-ex-mp-demands-probe-into-thaksins-hospital-meeting-amidst-power-abuse-claims/ 1 1 1
webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Author Posted July 9, 2024 Thailand aims for 3.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025 Image courtesy of Bangkok Post Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) plans to achieve 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators advocate for airfare subsidies to boost income, to mark the upcoming year as Thailand Grand Tourism Year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331903-thailand-aims-for-34-trillion-baht-in-tourism-revenue-by-2025/ 1
webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Author Posted July 9, 2024 Man Admits to Murder, Car Theft, and Gold Robbery in Chiang Mai Picture courtesy: Thai Rath In a stunning confession following his arrest, a 27-year-old man has admitted to a string of crimes in Chiang Mai, including murder, an audacious gold heist, and car theft. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331951-man-admits-to-murder-car-theft-and-gold-robbery-in-chiang-mai/ 1 1
webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Author Posted July 9, 2024 Russian Woman Arrested at Salon on Pha Ngan Island For Allegedly Working Illegally By Goongnang Suksawat Surat Thani – A Russian woman was arrested at a salon on the Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani for allegedly working illegally. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331952-russian-woman-arrested-at-salon-on-pha-ngan-island-for-allegedly-working-illegally/ 1 1
Popular Post webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 9, 2024 Thai Cannabis Network Proposes Four-Point Investigation for Cannabis Legislation By Kittisak Phalaharn National — On July 8th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the Secretary-General of Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, led over 300 cannabis supporters in a march to the Government House. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331953-cannabis-network-proposes-four-point-investigation-for-cannabis-legislation/ 1 1 1 2
webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Author Posted July 9, 2024 Dashcam Footage Captures Motorcycle Cutting Off Car, Resulting in Fatal Collision in Pattaya By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya — A car dashcam captured a motorcyclist cutting off a car in Pattaya before being hit and killed early on July 9th, 2024. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331954-dashcam-footage-captures-motorcycle-cutting-off-car-resulting-in-fatal-collision-in-pattay/ 1 1
Popular Post webfact Posted July 9, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 9, 2024 82-Year-Old Woman in Sattahip Gives CPR to Electrician to Save Him from Electrocution By Aim Tanakorn Sattahip — An 82-year-old Thai woman in Sattahip has become a social media hero after she used a rope to pull an electrician to safety from a potential electrocution and gave the man CPR to save his life. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331955-82-year-old-woman-in-sattahip-gives-cpr-to-electrician-to-save-him-from-electrocution/ 4 1
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 Cannabis Shop Owners Plead with Government Over Drug Reclassification Picture courtesy: Daily News Cannabis shop owners in Khon Kaen criticize the government for reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic. They question how they will be compensated after investing 10 million baht without seeing a return, despite following all regulations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331959-cannabis-shop-owners-plead-with-government-over-drug-reclassification/ 1 1
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 10 July 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331962-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-10-july-2024/
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 New Road in Kalasin to Ease Traffic and Support Future Growth Picture courtesy: 77kaoded Mr. Aphirat Chaiwongnoi, Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, Ministry of Transport, announced that the Department of Rural Roads is working on a new road project in Kalasin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331965-new-road-in-kalasin-to-ease-traffic-and-support-future-growth/ 1
Popular Post webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 10, 2024 Anutin Furious Over Move to Reclassify Cannabis as a Narcotic Picture courtesy: Naew Na Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as the Minister of Interior, has vehemently opposed the Health Ministry's plan to categorize cannabis as a controlled substance once again. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331966-anutin-furious-over-move-to-reclassify-cannabis-as-a-narcotic/ 1 1 1 1
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 Foreign Mafia Intimidates Locals in Pattaya Picture courtesy: CH7 news Residents Complain About Aggressive Foreign Mafia in Pattaya, Upset Over Thai Drivers Revving Engines Today (July 10, 2024), Mr. Sompong, a 43-year-old chicken rice vendor, reported aggressive behavior by foreigners who have been causing disturbances and intimidating both locals and other foreigners. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331968-foreign-mafia-intimidates-locals-in-pattaya/ 1
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 Burmese worker’s hand minced in meat grinder in Chon Buri by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A 20 year old Burmese woman accidentally activated a meat grinder while cleaning it, resulting in a gruesome hand injury. The incident occurred at 10.30am today, July 9, at a dumpling shop in Bang Sai Market, Ban Bueng, Chon Buri province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331969-burmese-worker’s-hand-minced-in-meat-grinder-in-chon-buri/ 3
Popular Post webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 10, 2024 Former Pheu Thai MP for Mukdahan imprisoned for bribery A former Pheu Thai MP for Mukdahan province, Anurak Tangpanithanont, was sent to Bangkok Remand Prison today, to serve his six-year term, after a panel of Supreme Court judges upheld the sentence for a bribery conviction imposed by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331971-former-pheu-thai-mp-for-mukdahan-imprisoned-for-bribery/ 1 2
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 Motorbike Passenger Injured by Thrown Bottle in Kathu By Goongnang Suksawat Kathu, Phuket- On Sunday night, July 7th, at 10:00 P.M., Mr. Abdulloh (25) from Narathiwat was riding a motorbike with his girlfriend, Ms. Jurapat (18), along Wichit Songkram Road in Kathu. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331973-motorbike-passenger-injured-by-thrown-bottle-in-kathu/ 1
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 New Bus Routes to Link Major Airports and Tourist Spots Picture courtesy: National Nws Bureau of Thailand PRESS RELEASE State-run bus operator Transport Co announced on Monday (July 8 ) that it will introduce bus services to three major airports managed by Airports of Thailand (AOT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331974-new-bus-routes-to-link-major-airports-and-tourist-spots/
Popular Post webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 10, 2024 Debate Ramps Up: Is the Thai Senate Still Necessary? Move Forward spokesperson/MP Parit Wacharasindhu. Picture courtesy: Thai Rath In the heart of Thailand's democratic process, a contentious debate is now unfolding, spearheaded by the Move Forward Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331976-debate-ramps-up-is-the-thai-senate-still-necessary/ 1 2
Popular Post webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 10, 2024 'X/Twitter Star' Arrested for Public Indecency, Earns Over 1 Million Baht Picture courtesy: CH7 news The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a popular X/Twitter star with hundreds of thousands of followers for taking provocative photos in public over four months, earning more than 1 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331978-xtwitter-star-arrested-for-public-indecency-earns-over-1-million-baht/ 1 2
Popular Post webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Popular Post Posted July 10, 2024 Thailand Added To Human Rights Watchlist By International NGO by TNR Staff Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.. Picture: Thai Rath AN INTERNATIONAL non-profit organisation has added Thailand to its watchlist of countries experiencing rapid declines in civic freedoms on alleged grounds of targeting of activists, critics and the opposition by the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331981-thailand-added-to-human-rights-watchlist-by-international-ngo/ 1 2
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 British yoga teacher stranded in Bangkok airport over passport tear by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Kennedy News and Media A British yoga teacher was stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport after being barred from boarding her flight home due to a slight tear in her passport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331983-british-yoga-teacher-stranded-in-bangkok-airport-over-passport-tear/ 1
webfact Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 Thailand braces for heavy rain and storms, Bangkok on alert by Ryan Turner Image courtesy of KhaoSod Thailand is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with particularly severe weather expected in Bangkok, the northeast, and the east. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has issued a warning today, July 10, advising caution amid forecasts of storms and heavy rain. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332026-thailand-braces-for-heavy-rain-and-storms-bangkok-on-alert/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 Alleged child rapist arrested after fatal assault of a toddler Image courtesy of KhaoSod A one-year-old toddler tragically died after being assaulted and sexually abused by her nanny’s husband in Nakhon Nayok. The incident has led to additional charges being considered by the police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332102-alleged-child-rapist-arrested-after-fatal-assault-of-a-toddler/ 3
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 Locals protest against dolomite mine near Thai national park Photo courtesy of InThailand.Travel Protests erupted near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi as locals voiced their opposition to the opening of a private dolomite mine on a 540-rai plot of land, situated just 1 kilometre from the national park. Concerns centre around the potential negative impacts on their way of life and the park’s environment. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332103-locals-protest-against-dolomite-mine-near-thai-national-park/ 1
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 Ang Thong park still positive amid worst coral bleaching in decades Image courtesy of KhaoSod Ang Thong National Marine Park is experiencing its most severe coral bleaching event in a decade, with conditions expected to improve by August. The park anticipates earning over 40 million baht in revenue by the end of the fiscal year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332105-ang-thong-park-still-positive-amid-worst-coral-bleaching-in-decades/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 No plastics allowed: Koh Nang Yuan protects coral reefs Photo courtesy of MapTrotting Visitors to the stunning island of Koh Nang Yuan in southern Thailand are facing a surprising restriction: no plastic items or styrofoam boxes are allowed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332106-no-plastics-allowed-koh-nang-yuan-protects-coral-reefs/
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 Thailand’s plan to turn food waste into lifesavers Photo courtesy of The Nation Thailand unveiled a plan to tackle food waste and hunger. The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has teamed up with the Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) to outline the creation of a national food bank. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332107-thailand’s-plan-to-turn-food-waste-into-lifesavers/
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 10, 2024 Thai MP aims to ‘stimulate’ economy with sex industry legalisation Photo by charlesdeluvio via Unsplash A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP today announced plans on social media to legalise professions related to the pornography and sex toy industries in Thailand by revising the Criminal Law of Thailand. The revision draft is expected to be proposed during Parliament today, July 10. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332109-thai-mp-aims-to-‘stimulate’-economy-with-sex-industry-legalisation/ 2 1
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 PM Srettha to meet Malaysian PM for peace talks Photo courtesy of Buletin TV3 Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced a high-stakes meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a southern border province on August 3, though the exact location remains undecided. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332110-pm-srettha-to-meet-malaysian-pm-for-peace-talks/
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 Thailand postpones legal consultation on funding for digital wallets File photo for reference only The Thai government has not yet requested legal guidance from the Council of State about using money from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to partially fund a digital wallet program. This was confirmed by the Secretary-General of the Council, Pakorn Nilprapunt. Pakorn explained that the government does not need approval from the council to use the national budget for the program as it has the freedom to manage its budget. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332117-thailand-postpones-legal-consultation-on-funding-for-digital-wallets/ 1 1
snoop1130 Posted July 10, 2024 Posted July 10, 2024 Small earthquake causes tremors in Koh Samui, felt by local residents File photo for reference only A mild earthquake of 2.0 magnitude rattled Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination in Surat Thani, Thailand, late at night. According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), the quake occurred at 12:14 am on July 10 at a shallow depth of 1 kilometer. The tremor was distinctly felt by locals in several regions including Bo Phut, Soi Talad Kao, Lamai, Maret, and Koh Samui. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332118-small-earthquake-causes-tremors-in-koh-samui-felt-by-local-residents/ 1
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