Japanese tourists to flock to Thailand despite economic woes

Thai immigration officials apprehended the leader of a Russian gang involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit passports. The operation, which caused damages exceeding 30 million baht, had its manufacturing hub in the Dominican Republic before smuggling the fake documents into Thailand.

 

Police arrest Russian gang leader for sale of counterfeit passports

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332131-police-arrest-russian-gang-leader-for-sale-of-counterfeit-passports/

Thai MP aims to ‘stimulate’ economy with sex industry legalisation

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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. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332109-thai-mp-aims-to-‘stimulate’-economy-with-sex-industry-legalisation/

Foreign man smashes car window and tries to assault Lao man

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A Laotian businessman demanded that a foreigner in the Isaan province of Udon Thani take responsibility for smashing his car window and attempting to punch him in the face.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332134-foreign-man-smashes-car-window-and-tries-to-assault-lao-man/

Pheu Thai Party: Tensions Rise as Chalerm Yubamrung Challenges Expulsion

 

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In a provocative statement, Chalerm Yubamrung, a seasoned MP from the Pheu Thai Party, openly dared the party leadership to expel him. This escalation follows the recent resignation of his son, Wan Yubamrung, from a minor governmental role, signaling a growing rift within the political group.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332150-pheu-thai-party-tensions-rise-as-chalerm-yubamrung-challenges-expulsion/

 

Marijuana Protesters Go On Hunger Strike To Push For Enquiry

 

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In a bold move to influence governmental policy, marijuana advocates have commenced a hunger strike at Chamai Maruchet Bridge, directly in front of Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332151-marijuana-protesters-go-on-hunger-strike-to-push-for-enquiry/

 

Impeachment Hearing for PM Srettha Delayed Again

 

Srettha Thavisin. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia

 

In an expected yet significant turn of events, the Constitutional Court today pushed back the highly anticipated impeachment hearing concerning Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to July 24.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332152-impeachment-hearing-for-pm-srettha-delayed-again/

 

Foreigner Knocks Out Kuwaiti Tourist in Pattaya, Police Launch Hunt
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — A foreign man in Pattaya allegedly assaulted a Kuwaiti tourist, leaving him unconscious. Police are hunting for the suspect as of press time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332153-foreigner-knocks-out-kuwaiti-tourist-in-pattaya-police-launch-hunt/

 

Rescue After 3 Days: Elderly Man Freed from Bathroom Ordeal

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, 72-year-old Pornchai was rescued from his bathroom in Chon Buri, Thailand, after being trapped for three days. The incident began when Pornchai fell and could not get up, leading to an urgent response from local rescue services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332156-rescue-after-3-days-elderly-man-freed-from-bathroom-ordeal/

 

Prominent Amata City Factory in Rayong to Shut Down by January 2025

 

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In an unexpected move that is set to impact the local economy significantly, a prominent factory located in the Amata City Industrial Estate in Rayong has announced its closure by January 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332157-prominent-amata-city-factory-in-rayong-to-shut-down-by-january-2025/

 

Russian National Arrested for Overstaying and 1 Million Baht Bribery Attempt in Surat Thani
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Surat Thani-On July 10th, the Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police apprehended a suspect identified only as Mr. Denis, a 42-year-old Russian national, at a house in the Baan Tai sub-district of Koh Pha Ngan district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332158-russian-national-arrested-for-overstaying-and-1-million-baht-bribery-attempt-in-surat-thani/

 

Government Curtails 10,000-Baht Handout on Tech Buys

 

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In a move to boost local commerce, recipients of the new 10,000-baht government handout are now barred from spending these funds on mobile phones, electronics, and electrical appliances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332161-government-curtails-10000-baht-handout-on-tech-buys/

 

Python Pops Out of ATM, Shocks Local Shoppers

 

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In an utterly unexpected turn of events, shoppers at a London suburb were met with a bizarre surprise when a giant python was discovered coiled up inside a local ATM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332162-python-pops-out-of-atm-shocks-local-shoppers/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 11 July 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332163-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-11-july-2024/

 

Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Warnings Across Thailand

 

 

Today, the Thai Meteorological Department has issued alerts for severe weather across Thailand, predicting heavy rains that could lead to flash floods and forest runoffs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332166-heavy-rains-trigger-flood-warnings-across-thailand/

 

27 Female Students Molested: Parents Demand Justice at Police Station

 

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In a deeply unsettling development, the Chai Badan police station in Lopburi, Thailand, became the scene of a major protest as parents of more than 27 female students alleged that their children had been molested by the principal of a local school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332168-27-female-students-molested-parents-demand-justice-at-police-station/

 

Motorcyclist crashes into taxi after road rage incident (video)
by Ryan Turner

 

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A motorcyclist, in a blind fit of road rage with a car, neglected to assess the surrounding traffic and rear-ended a taxi. The incident, captured on video and shared widely online, has sparked a flurry of comments from social media users.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332169-motorcyclist-crashes-into-taxi-after-road-rage-incident-video/

 

Japanese Man Goes Berserk, Fights Girlfriend, Rams Sedan

 

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In a startling incident that shook the quiet streets of Pattaya last night, a Japanese tourist, later identified as Mr. Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, unleashed mayhem following an alleged altercation with his girlfriend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332171-japanese-man-goes-berserk-fights-girlfriend-rams-sedan/

 

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Russian man arrested for illegal business, bribe attempt

by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Russian man attempted to secure his freedom by offering a 1 million baht bribe to Thai police after being arrested for illegally operating a motorcycle rental service in Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332158-russian-national-arrested-for-overstaying-and-1-million-baht-bribery-attempt-in-surat-thani/?do=findComment&comment=19055454

 

Thailand Tops Favorability Ratings for China, Pew Survey Reveals

 

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In a fascinating revelation by the Pew Research Center, Thailand has emerged with the highest favorability ratings toward China compared to other surveyed middle-income nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332172-thailand-tops-favorability-ratings-for-china-pew-survey-reveals/

 

EC Certifies 200 New Senators

 

 

BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) – The Election Commission (EC) has certified 200 new senators and an additional 99 reserve candidates. However, one candidate from the group of 18 media representatives was disqualified and given an orange card.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332672-ec-certifies-200-new-senators/

 

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Japanese tourist rampage leaves trail of destruction in Pattaya
by Ryan Turner 

 

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A Japanese tourist, in a fit of rage from an argument, drove his car into a popular Pattaya restaurant, crashing into numerous cars and motorcycles before finally colliding with a tour bus. This incident yesterday, July 10, left him injured and in police custody.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332171-japanese-tourist-goes-berserk-fights-girlfriend-rams-sedan/?do=findComment&comment=19056094

 

Thailand plans 50 billion baht tunnel expressway in Bangkok
by Ryan Turner

 

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The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) announced plans to construct a 50 billion baht tunnel expressway connecting Kaset and Ngamwongwan. Public opinion on the project will be gathered and considered on July 13.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332673-thailand-plans-50-billion-baht-tunnel-expressway-in-bangkok/

 

Japanese tourists to flock to Thailand despite economic woes

 

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To revive tourism, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled dynamic strategies to draw Japanese tourists back to the Land of Smiles. Despite the yen’s depreciation, TAT Tokyo Office Director Kajorndet Apichartrakul remains optimistic about reversing the deficit in tourist numbers with Japan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332697-japanese-tourists-to-flock-to-thailand-despite-economic-woes/

 

Thailand’s EV 3.0 policy faces major oversupply challenges

 

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The Thai Electric Vehicle Association (EVAT) issued a cautionary note to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Thailand, alerting them to the potential for a significant oversupply of EVs in the coming years. This warning arises from the production requirements stipulated under the EV 3.0 policy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332698-thailand’s-ev-30-policy-faces-major-oversupply-challenges/

 

Senior officer arrested for aiding fraud and fake ID issuance

 

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Police apprehended Lieutenant Colonel M. at the Central Investigation Bureau headquarters for aiding state officials in committing fraud and facilitating the issuance of fake identification cards to foreign nationals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332700-senior-officer-arrested-for-aiding-fraud-and-fake-id-issuance/

 

Missing hiker found safe after seven days in Phu Soi Dao

 

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A tourist who went missing for seven days after hiking Phu Soi Dao has been found in good health. The 27 year old missing tourist reunited with his family, who embraced him in tears of joy. He is currently under medical observation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332701-missing-hiker-found-safe-after-seven-days-in-phu-soi-dao/

 

Bangkok taxi rider’s suspicion leads to discovery of passenger’s body

 

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A Thai motorcycle taxi rider tragically discovered the lifeless body of a regular customer on a camp bed in his apartment room after the man had been missing in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332703-bangkok-taxi-rider’s-suspicion-leads-to-discovery-of-passenger’s-body/

 

Thai prisoner demands justice after fellow inmates raped him in jail

 

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A Thai prisoner urged the Lawyers Council of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage to help him seek justice after two fellow inmates tricked him into taking a sleeping pill and raped him. The incident led the victim to repeatedly attempt suicide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332705-thai-prisoner-demands-justice-after-fellow-inmates-raped-him-in-jail/

 

SRT Starts Train Route from Bangkok to Vientiane on July 19th

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to inaugurate its first train service from Bangkok to Vientiane next Friday. This is confronting an issue as their online ticket booking system crashed today, within hours of its launch at 9am. As a result, people who want to use the new train service have to visit the train stations to book their tickets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332709-srt-starts-train-route-from-bangkok-to-vientiane-on-july-19th/

 

Thai Food Enthusiasts in the US Stand A Chance to Win a Trip to Thailand

 

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The Thai Trade Centre in New York has launched a campaign to encourage US residents to share their love for Thai food on social media. Participants stand a chance to win a trip to Thailand valued at up to $5,000.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332710-thai-food-enthusiasts-in-the-us-stand-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-thailand/