Baht volatility surpasses regional currencies amid US rate cut speculation

A Frenchman was arrested in Krabi after a visa overstay of eight years. The Frenchman, Didier, entered Thailand on February 19, 2016, with a tourist visa that expired on May 18, 2016. After the visa’s expiration, Didier continued to stay in Thailand, resulting in a total overstay of 3,032 days.

 

Frenchman arrested in Krabi for eight-year visa overstay

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Thailand Accelerates 145 Billion Baht Digital Wallet Payout

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Thailand plans to fast-track the distribution of 145 billion baht from its "digital wallet" programme, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. Originally slated for the year's end, the initiative aims to provide immediate economic relief to vulnerable groups amid a sluggish economic recovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337739-thailand-accelerates-145-billion-baht-digital-wallet-payout/

 

New Lawsuit Seeks Dissolution of Thaksin-Linked Coalition Parties

 

FILE - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, with, his daughter Paetongtarn, arrives at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

A lawsuit was filed September 9 by political activist Noparut Worachitwuthikul, seeking the dissolution of six key parties in the current government, which are allegedly manipulated by Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337754-new-lawsuit-seeks-dissolution-of-thaksin-linked-coalition-parties/

 

Historian Urges Thaksin To Stop Pulling Strings Behind PM

 

FILE - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, hugs his daughter and newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra 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)

 

Historian Attachak Satayanuruk from Chiang Mai University has called for Thaksin Shinawatra to cease his backstage political machinations concerning his daughter and newly-appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337755-historian-urges-thaksin-to-stop-pulling-strings-behind-pm/

 

Chinese Factory Manager Falls to His Death After Silo Explosion, Three Others Injured

 

 

An industrial accident at a rubberwood processing plant Surat Thani saw one person killed and three others injured following an explosion in a storage silo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337756-chinese-factory-manager-falls-to-his-death-after-silo-explosion-three-others-injured/

 

Van Driver Loses Control, Crashes Into Electric Pole and Overturns

 

 

A passenger driver van lost control before crashing into an electric pole and overturning in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Nine passengers were injured, but no fatalities.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337757-van-driver-loses-control-crashes-into-electric-pole-and-overturns/

 

Pattaya: Search For Culprit Who Muzzled 10 Dogs With Tape

 

 

Social media has been abuzz with outrage as authorities and animal lovers search for an unknown individual who cruelly bound the mouths of 10 dogs with adhesive tape in Soi 12, Pattaya-Naklua,

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337758-pattaya-search-for-culprit-who-muzzled-10-dogs-with-tape/

 

Pregnant Woman and Husband Narrowly Escape After Car Plunges Into Pond

 

 

A heavily pregnant woman and her Chinese husband had a close call when their car plunged into a pond after she accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. Both managed to escape safely from the submerged vehicle.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337759-pregnant-woman-and-husband-narrowly-escape-after-car-plunges-into-pond/

 

Pattaya Man Seeks Help After His 200,000 Baht Motorcycle Gets Stolen
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A 33-year-old Thai man in Pattaya is seeking help to track down thieves who stole his motorcycle worth over 200,000 baht from his residence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337760-pattaya-man-seeks-help-after-his-200000-baht-motorcycle-gets-stolen/

 

Udon Thani Police Conduct Dramatic Manhunt to Rescue Kidnapped Woman Held for Ransom

 

 

Udon Thani police successfully raided a gang of four loan sharks involved in kidnapping a woman for ransom. The victim was abducted in place of her younger sister and was taken hostage by the gang, who demanded a ransom of 170,000 baht. The victim sustained serious injuries, reportedly from being beaten with a gun.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337761-udon-thani-police-conduct-dramatic-manhunt-to-rescue-kidnapped-woman-held-for-ransom/

 

Police Arrest 3 Drug Couriers with 45kg of Ice, 600,000 Meth Pills

 

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In the evening of September 9, police officers led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Worawit Yanajinda arrested three young drug couriers involved in trafficking methamphetamine and crystal meth (ice) into Bangkok. The suspects, identified as Mr. Nan (30), Mrs. Wannipa (28), and Ms. Jittrawi, also known as "Poo" (29), were apprehended with 600,000 meth pills and 45 kilograms of ice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337764-police-arrest-3-drug-couriers-with-45kg-of-ice-600000-meth-pills/

 

Jakrapob Penkair Tipped for Government Spokesperson Role

 

 

On September 9, reports from Government House indicated that during the first official Cabinet meeting, set for September 17 at 10:00 AM, appointments for political positions, including ministerial secretaries and advisors, will be made.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337765-jakrapob-penkair-tipped-for-government-spokesperson-role/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 10 September 2024
 

 

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Thailand-China high-speed rail project faces delays October
By Pattaya Mail

 

The project, which spans 250.77 km from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima and involves an investment of 179.4 billion baht, has seen some delays, particularly in two remaining contracts.

BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Transport Minister, Surapong Piyachote, has announced progress in addressing the delays in the Thailand-China high-speed rail project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337767-thailand-china-high-speed-rail-project-faces-delays/

 

Hope Thailand Intervenes to Halt Dog Sacrifice Ritual in Nan

 

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Hope Thailand, a non-profit organisation dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, has intervened to stop a ritualistic dog sacrifice in the northern province of Nan. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337769-hope-thailand-intervenes-to-halt-dog-sacrifice-ritual-in-nan/ 

 

Thai Police Officer Allegedly Demands Bribe and Sexual Favors from Arrested Student

 

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A disturbing case of police misconduct has come to light as a 22-year-old university student accused an officer from Thanyaburi Police Station in Pathum Thani, near Bangkok, of demanding a 10,000 baht bribe and sexual favours following her arrest for drunk driving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337770-thai-police-officer-allegedly-demands-bribe-and-sexual-favors-from-arrested-student/

 

Anutin Backs Cannabis and Entertainment Complex Policies

 

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On 9th September, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, affirmed his support for the continuation of cannabis policies and the development of entertainment complexes, despite past reservations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337773-anutin-backs-cannabis-and-entertainment-complex-policies/

 

Shooting in Lamphun: Woman Severely Injured, Ex-Husband Suspected of Attack.

 

 

A 43-year-old woman was shot in the forehead with a shotgun while waiting for a bus to her factory job. The authorities suspect the attack was carried out by her ex-husband, driven by revenge after failed attempts to reconcile.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337774-shooting-in-lamphun-woman-severely-injured-ex-husband-suspected-of-attack/

 

Heavy rain set to flood Ang Thong and Ayutthaya this week

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Heavy rain is expected to drench the Bangkok area this week, with imminent flooding forecasted for Ang Thong and Ayutthaya provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337776-heavy-rain-set-to-flood-ang-thong-and-ayutthaya-this-week/

 

Truck Runs Red Light, Collides with Scrap Collector’s Motorcycle, Crushing Him

 

 

A six-wheel truck ran a red light, on the morning of September 10, hitting a scrap collector’s motorcycle before running over the man’s head, killing him instantly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337777-truck-runs-red-light-collides-with-scrap-collector’s-motorcycle-crushing-him/

 

3 Thai police face sack for mistaking woman as drug suspect
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Three police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai may face dismissal after mistakenly identifying a Thai woman as a drug suspect and attempting to arrest her, leading to a violent high-speed chase.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337783-3-thai-police-face-sack-for-mistaking-woman-as-drug-suspect/

 

Global YouTuber IShowSpeed Crashes Tuk-Tuk into Temple Wall, During Livestream

 

 

YouTuber IShowSpeed, who has more than 20 million followers, was involved in a minor crash while filming content in Thailand. The popular IRL (In Real Life) streamer attempted to drive a tuk-tuk but ended up crashing into a temple wall, resulting in a minor head injury.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337784-global-youtuber-ishowspeed-crashes-tuk-tuk-into-temple-wall-during-livestream/

 

Motorcycle Accident Chachoengsao: Volunteer Rescuer Stabbed While Assisting Injured Rider

 

 

A volunteer rescuer sustained serious injuries after being mistakenly stabbed while attempting to help an injured woman in a motorcycle accident at night, on September 9.

 

Full story :https://aseannow.com/topic/1337789-motorcycle-accident-chachoengsao-volunteer-rescuer-stabbed-while-assisting-injured-rider/

 

Newborn's Body Found Stuffed in Rice Sack by Roadside Workers

 

 

In a shocking discovery  the body of a newborn baby girl was found stuffed inside a rice sack and abandoned on the side of a road. The gruesome discovery was made by a highway maintenance worker cutting grass along Sukhumvit Road near a curve leading to Prachsamata School, in Rayong.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337797-newborns-body-found-stuffed-in-rice-sack-by-roadside-workers/

 

Baht volatility surpasses regional currencies amid US rate cut speculation

 

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The baht has shown notable volatility against the US dollar, surpassing its regional counterparts primarily due to market expectations of a US policy rate cut and Thailand’s substantial gold imports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337807-baht-volatility-surpasses-regional-currencies-amid-us-rate-cut-speculation/

 

Thai man shares lottery win with mentally unstable man - video

 

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A Thai man who bought a lottery ticket from a mentally unstable man and promised to share the winnings if he won, kept his word after winning. The incident, shared on TikTok, has garnered widespread admiration for his honesty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337809-thai-man-shares-lottery-win-with-mentally-unstable-man-video/

 

Size matters: Thai barber goes viral for pricing list based on penis size - video

 

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A barber in the central province of Ayutthaya went viral on Thai social media for charging customers based on the size of their penis, rather than the length of their hair.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337811-size-matters-thai-barber-goes-viral-for-pricing-list-based-on-penis-size-video/

 

Drunk foreign men reportedly fight over Thai woman in Phuket

 

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Two drunken foreign men have become famous in Phuket after videos went viral of the pair fighting over a Thai woman outside an entertainment venue in the Rawai neighbourhood.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337812-drunk-foreign-men-reportedly-fight-over-thai-woman-in-phuket/

 

SkyHydrant system brings clean water to Chiang Rai

 

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In the wake of devastating floods, a rural Thai school has been thrown a lifeline—clean drinking water.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337813-skyhydrant-system-brings-clean-water-to-chiang-rai/

 

China Expands Approval of Thai Poultry Plants for Export

 

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Thailand's Department of Livestock Development announced today that China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has approved three additional Thai poultry processing facilities for export. This increases the total number of certified plants to 26, reflecting a strong endorsement of Thailand's stringent control and regulatory systems.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337819-china-expands-approval-of-thai-poultry-plants-for-export/