webfact Posted August 13 Posted August 13 Thailand's new double-track railway on the State Railway of Thailand's south line, stretching from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon, is now fully operational. The southern line's upgrade was officially announced on August 12 by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Thailand Begins Operation of New Double-Track Railway, Boosting Transport and Logistics Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335404-thailand-begins-operation-of-new-double-track-railway-boosting-transport-and-logistics/ 2
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 Phuket's Tourism Boom Outstrips Infrastructure, Raises Environmental Concerns The rapid increase in tourism on the previously unspoiled island of Phuket is causing issues as infrastructure developments struggle to keep up. Road congestion and environmental damage are harming the island's image as a top-rated holiday destination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335409-phukets-tourism-boom-outstrips-infrastructure-raises-environmental-concerns/ 4
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 Probe Urged into Chinese-Operated Car Rental Service in Phuket Picture courtesy of Thai PBS via Line Democrat Party deputy leader Chaichana Detdecho has called on the Royal Thai Police and the Land Transport Department to scrutinise a car rental service allegedly run by "grey" Chinese businessmen in Phuket. The investigation is in response to mounting concerns from local Thai car rental operators. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335422-probe-urged-into-chinese-operated-car-rental-service-in-phuket/ 4
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 Thailand's Tourism Boom: Revenue Set to Hit 2.8 Trillion Baht Grand Palace Bangkok. File photo courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing a robust resurgence. A significant revenue surge is projected for this year, with experts predicting that total tourism earnings will soar to 2.8 trillion baht. This marks a remarkable 25% increase from the previous year's figures, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335424-thailands-tourism-boom-revenue-set-to-hit-28-trillion-baht/ 5
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 Police Raid Pattaya Bar Selling Laughing Gas Balloons By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: Dailynews Pattaya police raided a bar on Walking Street last night for selling balloons filled with laughing gas and arrested five individuals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335425-police-raid-pattaya-bar-selling-laughing-gas-balloons/ 2 2
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 PM Faces Uncertainty as Constitutional Court Decision Looms Srettha Thavisin. Picture courtesy: MGR online Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today expressed he has no contingency plan should the Constitutional Court strip him of his position tomorrow. He made clear there’s no intention to dissolve the House of Representatives if the ruling goes against him. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335426-pm-faces-uncertainty-as-constitutional-court-decision-looms/ 1 4
webfact Posted August 13 Author Posted August 13 Pattaya Bolt Driver Arrested for Allegedly Raping 18-Year-Old Passenger By Aim Tanakorn A Bolt driver in Pattaya was arrested by police after allegedly raping an 18-year-old passenger while she was drunk. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335428-pattaya-bolt-driver-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-18-year-old-passenger/ 2
Georgealbert Posted August 13 Posted August 13 SRT Urges Passengers to Follow Safety Regulations After Dangerous Incident The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) issued a press release and a stern warning to all passengers to strictly adhere to railway safety regulations, particularly the prohibition against leaning out of or hanging from trains (video). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335429-srt-urges-passengers-to-follow-safety-regulations-after-dangerous-incident/ 1 1
Georgealbert Posted August 13 Posted August 13 7 Injured in Minivan and Pickup Truck Collision in Pathum Thani A passenger minivan collided with a pickup truck carrying steel on Taling Chan-Suphanburi Road in Pathum Thani, leaving seven people injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335430-7-injured-in-minivan-and-pickup-truck-collision-in-pathum-thani/ 1
webfact Posted August 13 Author Posted August 13 BOT Discusses Adjusting Credit Card Minimum Payment Picture courtesy: NNT The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is currently reviewing the minimum payment rate for credit card debt and is in discussions with credit card issuers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335431-bot-discusses-adjusting-credit-card-minimum-payment/ 1 2
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 Villagers Plant Banana Trees in Road Protest Over Potholes Picture courtesy: Daily News Villagers in Sangkha District, Surin Province, have had enough. For five long years, the primary road passing through their area has been a nightmare of potholes and poor lighting, making it almost impossible to navigate safely. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335434-villagers-plant-banana-trees-in-road-protest-over-potholes/ 1 1 1 1
Popular Post webfact Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Posted August 13 Disciplinary Committee Poised to Charge “Big Joke” and Associates Picture courtesy: Daily News The disciplinary committee investigating Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, famously known as “Big Joke,” is nearing completion of its probe and plans to summon him and his associates to acknowledge charges this month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335435-disciplinary-committee-poised-to-charge-“big-joke”-and-associates/ 1 2 2
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 14 August 2024 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335436-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-14-august-2024/
Popular Post webfact Posted August 14 Author Popular Post Posted August 14 Tesla Reconsiders Thailand Plant Amidst Global Strategy Shift A Tesla charger is seen, Oct. 19, 2022, in Freeport, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File) Tesla's proposed investment in Thailand is under scrutiny as the electric vehicle giant reassesses its global strategy in the face of declining sales growth and heightened competition from Chinese EV makers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335440-tesla-reconsiders-thailand-plant-amidst-global-strategy-shift/ 5
Popular Post webfact Posted August 14 Author Popular Post Posted August 14 PM Srettha Calls for Strict Laws to Protect Thai Sectors Picture courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called for stringent adherence to Thai laws to safeguard citizens' rights amid concerns about foreign investments affecting the country's transportation and restaurant sectors. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335441-pm-srettha-calls-for-strict-laws-to-protect-thai-sectors/ 1 4
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 Thailand Sets Record for New Business Registrations Amid Economic Boost Picture courtesy: Bangkok Biz News Thailand is poised to set a new record for business registrations this year, with over 90,000 new companies expected, driven largely by government measures, including the 10,000-baht handout scheme, the Commerce Ministry announced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335442-thailand-sets-record-for-new-business-registrations-amid-economic-boost/ 1 1
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 German Man's 3rd Floor Jump at Pattaya Hotel Leads to Severe Injuries Early this morning, a 21-year-old German man jumped from the third floor of a luxury hotel in Pattaya, resulting in severe injuries. The quick response from local authorities and rescue workers was crucial in providing him with the immediate medical attention he needed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335443-german-mans-3rd-floor-jump-at-pattaya-hotel-leads-to-severe-injuries/ 1
Georgealbert Posted August 14 Posted August 14 Pattaya Man Arrested After Performing Motorcycle Stunt in Tunnel A young man attempting to show off his motorcycle skills by riding through a tunnel in Pattaya was arrested after a video of the stunt went viral on social media. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335444-pattaya-man-arrested-after-performing-motorcycle-stunt-in-tunnel/ 1 2
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 Thai ministry urges the public to refrain from giving money to beggars File photo for reference only The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will launch a major campaign this Friday, encouraging the public to stop giving money to beggars in an effort to tackle the escalating issue across Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335446-thai-ministry-urges-the-public-to-refrain-from-giving-money-to-beggars/ 1 1
Popular Post Georgealbert Posted August 14 Popular Post Posted August 14 Electric Motorcycle Charging Station Fire in Pattaya An electric motorcycle charging station caught fire, early morning in Pattaya. Fortunately, the fire was contained before it spread to the surrounding building, Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335449-electric-motorcycle-charging-station-fire-in-pattaya/ 1 3
Popular Post webfact Posted August 14 Author Popular Post Posted August 14 Letting kids vape could land you in hot water by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Prime Plus Medical Allowing your little ones to puff away on e-cigarettes or even just breathing in that vapour at home might land you in hot water warned a government official. Child health and rights experts are sounding the alarm, warning that such actions could be a serious breach of child protection laws. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335451-letting-kids-vape-could-land-you-in-hot-water/ 1 1 1
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 Heavy rain warning for three Thai regions, Bangkok to see showers by Bright Choomanee Picture courtesy of Justin Aikin, Unsplash The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain in three regions, with the northern region expected to face 70% rainfall. Bangkok will experience heavy showers from afternoon to evening. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flooding and flash floods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335453-heavy-rain-warning-for-three-thai-regions-bangkok-to-see-showers/ 1
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 Landslides trap 400 in Mae Hong Son village, urgent aid needed by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Thai PBS Over 400 residents in a hillside village in Mae Hong Son‘s Khun Yuam district urgently called for help as they awaited evacuation following several landslides. The main road leading into the village became impassable after heavy rain on Monday, leaving them stranded. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335457-landslides-trap-400-in-mae-hong-son-village-urgent-aid-needed/ 1
Popular Post webfact Posted August 14 Author Popular Post Posted August 14 Thailand’s entertainment bill faces opposition over complex plan by Bob Scott Bob Picture courtesy of Bankok Biz News The Government of Thailand’s proposed entertainment complex bill has faced significant opposition from both the coalition Bhumjaithai and the opposition Democrat parties, with critics arguing that the potential drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335460-thailand’s-entertainment-bill-faces-opposition-over-complex-plan/ 1 2 3
Popular Post webfact Posted August 14 Author Popular Post Posted August 14 Thai transport twist: No chinese takeover in the fast lane, says DLT by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post The Department of Land Transport (DLT) dismissed media reports suggesting Chinese companies are increasingly taking over struggling Thai transport businesses, emphasising that licences issued to one business cannot be transferred in the event of a takeover. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335464-thai-transport-twist-no-chinese-takeover-in-the-fast-lane-says-dlt/ 1 3
Georgealbert Posted August 14 Posted August 14 Fire Extinguisher Explodes at Phra Nakhon Temple Reported explosion of a fire extinguisher inside Wat Trithosathep Worawihan, located on Prachathipatai Road, Phra Nakhon District. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1335463-fire-extinguisher-explodes-at-phra-nakhon-temple/ 2
webfact Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 Teen severs soldier’s arm in brutal sword attack in Udon Thani by Bright Choomanee Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A young soldier‘s dream of climbing the military ranks was shattered when he returned home for a visit and was attacked by a 15 year old with a sword, severing his arm. The incident occurred near a school in Udon Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335467-teen-severs-soldier’s-arm-in-brutal-sword-attack-in-udon-thani/ 3
Georgealbert Posted August 14 Posted August 14 Fire Engulfs Scrap Shop, Spreads to Two Adjacent Stores A fire broke out at a scrap yard and second-hand goods shop and quickly spread to two adjacent stores due to high winds in Pathum Thani. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1335475-fire-engulfs-scrap-shop-spreads-to-two-adjacent-stores/ 1
Popular Post webfact Posted August 14 Author Popular Post Posted August 14 BREAKING Thai PM Srettha Axed Over Controversial Cabinet Appointment Srettha Thavisin. File photo Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin faces unprecedented political turmoil following a ruling on August 14, which found him in breach of ethics by appointing a convicted lawyer to his Cabinet. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335486-thai-pm-srettha-axed-over-controversial-cabinet-appointment/ 2 2
snoop1130 Posted August 14 Posted August 14 Drunk municipal worker causes crash with district chief’s family File photo for reference only A municipal employee, heavily intoxicated, ran a red light and caused a severe accident involving the district chief’s car, which was carrying his family for a Mother’s Day outing. The incident resulted in significant injuries and property damage. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335492-drunk-municipal-worker-causes-crash-with-district-chief’s-family/ 2
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