Calls for action on Chinese investments in Thailand

 

A landslide buried three vehicles and trapped workers inside a tunnel being constructed for the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project in Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Landslide Buries Workers Inside High-Speed Rail Tunnel Construction in Nakhon Ratchasima

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336423-landslide-buries-workers-inside-high-speed-rail-tunnel-construction-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

Woman Rides Electric Suitcase While Using Phone on Busy Bangkok Road

 

 

A video showing a woman riding an electric suitcase while simultaneously dragging a large piece of luggage and using her mobile phone on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road near Don Mueang Airport, goes viral.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336401-woman-rides-electric-suitcase-while-using-phone-on-busy-bangkok-road/

Birds, booze and banter remain the Pattaya attraction for Brits
By Barry Kenyon
 

English-style food is still the norm in Soi Buakhao.
 

Everyone agrees that Pattaya is evolving into something different, even if nobody is sure what that will be. However, the resort’s downtown Soi Buakhao district, sometimes over-simplified as Little Britain, is proving highly resistant to change.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336448-birds-booze-and-banter-remain-the-pattaya-attraction-for-brits/

 

Bangkok Pavement Collapse Sparks Safety Concerns Among Netizens

 

Picture: Courtesy: Thai Rath

 

A section of the pavement beneath the elevated MRT Blue Line's Fai Chai station in Bangkok's Thonburi district collapsed yesterday at around 4 p.m., causing significant concern across social media. While no one was injured, the incident has spotlighted issues of public safety in a major urban area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336449-bangkok-pavement-collapse-sparks-safety-concerns-among-netizens/

 

Thaksin Faces Crucial Decision Between Prawit and Thammanat for Cabinet

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new government. As the influential figure behind newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin must choose between two Palang Pracharath leaders, Prawit Wongsuwan and Thammanat Prompao, to join the coalition cabinet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336450-thaksin-faces-crucial-decision-between-prawit-and-thammanat-for-cabinet/

 

Drunk municipal inspector injures four in Pattaya crash

 

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A municipal inspector named Wuttikorn was involved in a car accident in Pattaya while driving under the influence, injuring four people, including a two-year-old child.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336451-drunk-municipal-inspector-injures-four-in-pattaya-crash/

 

Authorities Find No Signs of Illegal Activities During Surprise Inspections at Phan Thong
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Chonburi authorities conducted surprise inspections at nightlife venues in the Phan Thong district and found no signs of illegal activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336452-authorities-find-no-signs-of-illegal-activities-during-surprise-inspections-at-phan-thong/

Police arrest contract killer after 33 year manhunt in Lopburi
by Ryan Turner

 

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Police in Lopburi province yesterday apprehended a contract killer who escaped a 33 year prison sentence after a failed assassination attempt at a hotel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336453-police-arrest-contract-killer-after-33-year-manhunt-in-lopburi/

 

Pattaya Officials Continue Crackdown on Vagrants to Protect City Image
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya City officials have continued their efforts to apprehend vagrants who negatively impact the city’s image as a tourist destination, following the directives of Pattaya City Mayor, Mr. Poramase Ngampichet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336454-pattaya-officials-continue-crackdown-on-vagrants-to-protect-city-image/

 

Koh Samui eyes approval of 12.1 billion baht cruise terminal
by Ryan Turner

 

Image: Supapong Chaolan/Bangkok Post

A new cruise terminal in Koh Samui, set to open in 2032, aims to significantly boost tourism in Surat Thani, Thailand, according to Deputy Caretaker Minister Manaporn Charoensri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336455-koh-samui-eyes-approval-of-121-billion-baht-cruise-terminal/

 

Sleepwalking Man Falls from 5th Floor to His Death

 

 

August 25, a machinist tragically fell to his death from the fifth floor of a building while sleepwalking, a habit he was known to have. The incident occurred in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336456-sleepwalking-man-falls-from-5th-floor-to-his-death/

 

Ice Truck Crashes Into Canal to Avoid Hitting Girls on Motorcycle

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima, August 25, an ice delivery truck swerved into an irrigation canal after being cut off by two teenage girls riding a motorcycle. The driver feared running over the girls and acted quickly to avoid a potentially deadly collision.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336457-ice-truck-crashes-into-canal-to-avoid-hitting-girls-on-motorcycle/

 

Immigration Arrests Aussie Smuggling Apple iPhones into Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Under the policy of Lt. Gen. Itthipol Ittisaranchai, the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, and Maj. Gen. Phanthana Nuchanarot, the Deputy Commissioner, all units have been instructed to step up crime prevention and suppression efforts, especially focusing on crimes committed by foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336461-immigration-arrests-aussie-smuggling-apple-iphones-into-thailand/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 26 August 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336462-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-26-august-2024/

 

Thaksin Essential for PM's Survival but Formal Post Undesired - Poll

 

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and his daughter and newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive before the royal endorsement ceremony appointing Paetongtarn as Thailand's new prime minister at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit).

 

A recent poll indicates that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's administration heavily relies on the involvement of her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, though the public does not favour him holding any formal government position.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336466-thaksin-essential-for-pms-survival-but-formal-post-undesired-poll/

 

Shinawatra to Marcos: Southeast Asia's Rising Political Dynasties

 

Picture courtesy: ThaiPBS

 

Political dynasties are leaving their marks on Southeast Asia, with successors from well-known families in Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Indonesia stepping into roles of power, perpetuating their families' political legacies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336467-shinawatra-to-marcos-southeast-asias-rising-political-dynasties/

 

Ex-Official Arrested for Negligent Road Work, 38 Warrants

 

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A former provincial administrative organisation president was apprehended in Bangkok for negligent road work in Chaiyaphum, resulting in multiple injuries. Identified as 54-year-old Yothin, he also faces 38 outstanding arrest warrants for cheque violations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336468-ex-official-arrested-for-negligent-road-work-38-warrants/

 

UPDATE
Former Convict Arrested for Setting Woman on Fire in Jealous Rage

 

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Police apprehended a man in connection with the brutal burning of a woman, identified as the wife of his younger brother. The suspect was arrested at the Southern Bus Terminal in Taling Chan, Bangkok,

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336351-jealous-husband-sets-woman-on-fire-leaves-her-in-critical-condition/?do=findComment&comment=19180274

 

Pattaya Tourist Police Volunteers Undergo Training to Protect Tourists Ahead of High Season
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya Tourist Police launched a training program to boost volunteers’ ability to protect tourists ahead of the high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336470-pattaya-tourist-police-volunteers-undergo-training-to-protect-tourists-ahead-of-high-season/

 

UPDATE:

 

Workers found alive under collapsed tunnel at rail construction site
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

Three workers have been found alive under a collapsed tunnel at the high-speed rail construction site between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to retrieve them from 6 metres beneath the debris.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336423-landslide-buries-workers-inside-high-speed-rail-tunnel-construction-in-nakhon-ratchasima/?do=findComment&comment=19180411

 

Thai Bus Firms Under Siege by Cut-Rate Chinese Competitors

 

File:Chinese bus in China town, Bangkok. Courtesy: Wikipedia

 

The Thai bus industry is grappling with an influx of Chinese operators offering ultra-cheap services, disrupting the local market. The crisis has reached a critical point, prompting a call for immediate action from Thai authorities and industry stakeholders. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336472-thai-bus-firms-under-siege-by-cut-rate-chinese-competitors/

 

Thailand’s Casino Complex: 90% of Patrons Expected to be Locals

 

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Thailand is poised to move forward with an ambitious entertainment complex project that includes a casino. According to the Finance Ministry, the majority of the casino’s patrons—up to 90%—are expected to be Thai locals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336473-thailand’s-casino-complex-90-of-patrons-expected-to-be-locals/

 

Kyrgyz Boxer Faces Sexual Assault Charges

 

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PHUKET — A Kyrgyz boxer visiting Phuket for training has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a spa employee in the Mueang Phuket District. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local and expat communities nestled in this popular tourist destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336474-kyrgyz-boxer-faces-sexual-assault-charges/

German Teacher Escapes Attempted Rape in Isaan by Grab Rider

 

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In a shocking incident in Ubon Ratchathani's Isaan province, a German teacher narrowly escaped an attempted rape by a Grab rider on Friday, August 23. The woman sought help at a tea shop on Suppasit Road around 7:30 PM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336475-german-teacher-escapes-attempted-rape-in-isaan-by-grab-rider/

New Cabinet line-up to be finalised by weekend
by Ryan Turner

 

Image: Varuth Hirunyatheb/Bangkok Post

The new Cabinet line-up is expected to be finalised by the end of the week, according to Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The government plans to immediately address national issues following the announcement of its policy statement in parliament next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336477-new-cabinet-line-up-to-be-finalised-by-weekend/

 

King cobra makes a hiss-terious house call in Chon Buri
by Sarishti Arora 

 

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A homeowner in Chon Buri had a terrifying encounter when a 4-metre king cobra slithered into their house. The snake, which raised its head as if to greet the homeowner, coiled itself under a table, prompting a call for assistance from local authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336484-king-cobra-makes-a-hiss-terious-house-call-in-chon-buri/

 

Yingluck’s 6 trillion baht water project revived to address floods
by Ryan Turne

 

Image: Public Relations Department

A massive water management project initially proposed by Yingluck Shinawatra may be revived, aiming to tackle Thailand’s recurring issues of flooding and drought. The initiative, projected to cost around 6 trillion baht, has been deemed a national priority by Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336485-yingluck’s-6-trillion-baht-water-project-revived-to-address-floods/

 

Minister Orders Return of Aircraft After Malfunction During Flight

 

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A tense moment unfolded mid-air today when an aircraft carrying Thailand's Minister of Defense, experienced a malfunction, just 15 minutes after takeoff, when the plane's air pressure system encountered a technical issue

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336505-minister-orders-return-of-aircraft-after-malfunction-during-flight/

 

Calls for action on Chinese investments in Thailand

 

 

The new Government of Thailand is facing calls to swiftly address the growing perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thai interests. This sentiment, if left unchecked, could harm Thailand’s export and tourism sectors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336510-calls-for-action-on-chinese-investments-in-thailand/

 

Thai Air Force mobilises to aid northern regions in flood relief efforts

 

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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) mobilised aircraft to survey flood-hit regions, relaying vital data to support water drainage routes and delivering aid in a comprehensive flood relief programme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336511-thai-air-force-mobilises-to-aid-northern-regions-in-flood-relief-efforts/