Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

Pattaya-brawl.webp


Pattaya City police intervened to halt a confrontation involving Middle Eastern tourists, primarily from Kuwait, and young Thai men, many of whom were Bolt motorbike taxi app riders, in the early hours of yesterday.

 

Pattaya cops stop brawl between Kuwaiti tourists & Thai bikers
by Bright Choomanee
Picture courtesy of ข่าวพัทยา Pattayanews Facebook

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334609-pattaya-cops-stop-brawl-between-kuwaiti-tourists-thai-bikers/

 

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Posted

Ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport injures two foreign children
by Bright Choomanee

 

image.jpeg.7ce6728c95ff86a9b10d6af35ae6c
Picture courtesy of The Pattaya News


A ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport‘s security checkpoint injured two foreign children yesterday at 7.55am. Medical staff at the airport quickly administered first aid to the injured children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334552-ceiling-panels-collapse-at-chiang-mai-airport-injures-two-passengers/

 

  • Confused 1
  • Sad 2
Posted

Thai Citizens Anticipate 10,000-Baht Digital Wallet for Essential Expenses
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

image.jpeg


Nakhon Ratchasima — On August 3rd, 2024, Nakhon Ratchasima local media interviewed low-income residents from various professions at the Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument in Mueang about their plans for a proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334617-thai-citizens-anticipate-10000-baht-digital-wallet-for-essential-expenses/

 

  • Sad 2
  • Haha 1
Posted

Phuket Announces 2.38 Billion Baht Underpass Project to Ease Traffic at Tha Ruea Intersection
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

image.jpeg


Thalang — On August 3rd, 2024, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yutthana Phitak announced a new underpass project at the Tha Ruea intersection on the Tha Ruea-Mueang Mai road in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334618-phuket-announces-238-billion-baht-underpass-project-to-ease-traffic-at-tha-ruea-intersecti/

 

  • Sad 1
Posted

PM Srettha orders Temu to comply with Thai tax laws
by Bright Choomanee

 

Temu-compliance.webp
Picture courtesy of Thairath money


Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to ensure the new Chinese online retailer Temu adheres to Thai regulations and meets tax obligations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334619-pm-srettha-orders-temu-to-comply-with-thai-tax-laws/

 

  • Like 1
  • Sad 1
  • Haha 1
Posted

Foreign fortune-teller harasses Thai women for money
by Bright Choomanee

 

fortune-teller.webp
Picture courtesy of ch3plus


A foreign fortune-teller has been making a nuisance of himself, persistently approaching Thai women to offer dubious fortune-telling services in exchange for money. The incidents have been reported around Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334620-foreign-fortune-teller-harasses-thai-women-for-money/

 

  • Sad 1
Posted

Tourist injured in Chumphon resort balcony collapse
by Bob Scott

 

resort-accident-e1722745133868.webp

Picture courtesy of Siamrath


A man sustained serious injuries after the balcony he was on collapsed at a resort in Chumphon, leading to concerns about unlicensed accommodation and unresponsive local police. Only the local tourist police offered effective help.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334621-tourist-injured-in-chumphon-resort-balcony-collapse/

  • Sad 4
Posted

Group of Teenagers Assaulted with Knives on Pattaya Beach, Two Teens Injured
By Aim Tanakorn

 

image.jpeg


Pattaya — A birthday celebration at Pattaya Beach turned violent when a group of local teenagers armed with knives attacked two young teens, leaving one of them severely injured. The victims were only 17-years-old.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334623-group-of-teenagers-assaulted-with-knives-on-pattaya-beach-two-teens-injured/

 

  • Sad 2
Posted

Thailand Advances Toward Legalising Casinos to Boost Tourism  

 

image.jpeg

Casino - Roulette. Picture courtesy: Ralf Roletschek, Wikipedia

 

Thailand is moving forward with plans to legalise casinos, aiming to enhance its appeal as a top tourism destination and attract substantial foreign investment. The Council of State, the government’s legal agency, has released draft rules for public feedback.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334626-thailand-advances-toward-legalising-casinos-to-boost-tourism/

 

  • Sad 3
  • Thumbs Up 1
  • Haha 1
Posted

Foreign Woman Found Dead Near Khao Yai: Police Suspect Murder

 

image.jpeg

 

In a shocking incident, a woman believed to be a foreigner was found dead with a gunshot wound to her temple near the Khao Yai route in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The authorities are investigating the gruesome discovery, which has left the local community in shock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334628-foreign-woman-found-dead-near-khao-yai-police-suspect-murder/

 

  • Sad 2
Posted

Government Takes Bold Steps Against Illegal Migrant Workers

 

resize_3e5a7fd8611284b81adb83b5ab020544.webp

Picture courtesy: NNT

 

In a decisive move, the government has ramped up its efforts to curb illegal immigration, targeting migrant workers and their employers across the nation. Over the past two months, authorities have detained 1,179 individuals who were found working without proper documentation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334635-government-takes-bold-steps-against-illegal-migrant-workers/

 

  • Sad 2
  • Haha 1
Posted

Ministry serves up a vote: Help ‘dish’ out Thailand’s best local eats
by Bob Scott 

 

resize_fooda.webp
Picture courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand


The Ministry of Culture has called upon the public to vote for Thailand’s best local food in a new initiative aimed at preserving and promoting indigenous cuisine while boosting its economic value.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334643-ministry-serves-up-a-vote-help-‘dish’-out-thailand’s-best-local-eats/

 

  • Confused 1
  • Haha 2
Posted

Rayong residents call for construction permit verification
by Bob Scott

 

resize_bangcon.webp
Picture courtesy of Bangkok Builder


Residents of Ban Khai district in Rayong are urging government officials to verify whether the owner of a local construction project possesses the necessary permits. Concerns were sparked after a Chinese language poster was seen at a construction site for a factory within their community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334627-villagers-raise-alarm-over-unauthorised-chinese-signs-and-materials/?do=findComment&comment=19120671

 

  • Thumbs Up 1
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



×
×
  • Create New...