The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to rejuvenate the nation’s tourism sector with its “Charming Thailand: 5 Regions” event series. 

 

Thailand Launches Charming 5 Regions Tour to Revive Tourism Industry

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338103-thailand-launches-charming-5-regions-tour-to-revive-tourism-industry/

Gumball 3000 Supercar Rally to be Hosted in Thailand Next Week
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Gumball 3000 supercar rally is being hosted in Thailand from September 17 to 20, featuring over 100 luxury supercars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338129-gumball-3000-supercar-rally-to-be-hosted-in-thailand-next-week/

 

Thailand's 5-20 Year Visa Now a Bit Cheaper

 

 

The Thai Privilege Visa (TPV), previously known as the Elite Visa, has recently suspended its 50,000 baht (approximately US$1,500) registration fee that was used for background checks of applicants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338130-thailands-5-20-year-visa-now-a-bit-cheaper/

 

Chiang Rai Man Swept Away by Floodwaters After Checking Car Found Dead

 

 

Authorities in Chiang Rai reported the discovery of the body of a man, aged 29, who had been swept away by strong floodwaters in front of his mother.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338131-chiang-rai-man-swept-away-by-floodwaters-after-checking-car-found-dead/

 

Elderly Man Killed in Encounter with Wild Elephant in Kanchanaburi

 

 

A 71-year-old man lost his life after a sudden encounter with a wild elephant while riding his motorcycle in Kanchanaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338132-elderly-man-killed-in-encounter-with-wild-elephant-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Mass Illness at Samut Sakhon Steel Factory Sends 21 Workers to Hospital

 

 

Samut Sakhon, 21 workers at, a steel and iron manufacturing company fell ill, experiencing symptoms of chest tightness, vomiting and fainting, from possible chemical leak.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338133-mass-illness-at-samut-sakhon-steel-factory-sends-21-workers-to-hospital/

 

Elderly Woman Drowns While Shrimp Diving in Bang Pakong River

 

 

Authorities in Chachoengsao reported the death of a 63-year-old woman, who drowned in the Bang Pakong River while diving for shrimp, a livelihood she had practiced for decades despite her son’s repeated warnings to stop due to her age.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338134-elderly-woman-drowns-while-shrimp-diving-in-bang-pakong-river/

 

Landslide Devastates Hill Tribe Homes: Mae Fa Luang, Claims 4 Lives Including an 8-Year-Old

 

 

A deadly landslide struck the Mae Fa Luang district in Chiang Rai, claiming the lives of four people, including an 8-year-old girl. Over 150 houses were damaged.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338135-landslide-devastates-hill-tribe-homes-mae-fa-luang-claims-4-lives-including-an-8-year-old/

 

Truck Collision in Lopburi Claims One Life, Victim Trapped in Wreckage

 

 

A fatal truck collision occurred on Highway 21 in Lopburi, resulting in one death and one injury.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338136-truck-collision-in-lopburi-claims-one-life-victim-trapped-in-wreckage/

 

 

Motorcyclist Injured in Fall From Rama IV Bridge in Nonthaburi

 

 

Two car dash-cams captured the moments a woman riding a motorcycle at speed, lost control and fell from Rama IV Bridge, crashing onto a car stopped below. 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338137-motorcyclist-injured-in-fall-from-rama-iv-bridge-in-nonthaburi/

 

Visa Overstay Leads to Arrest of Maldivian East Coast Gang

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

The Criminal Investigation Division of Immigration Police (ID) arrested Mr. Mohamed (last name withheld), age 28, Mr. Ashan (last name withheld), age 26, and Mr. Abdullah, age 19, all from the Maldives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338138-visa-overstay-leads-to-arrest-of-maldivian-east-coast-gang/

 

Famous DJ, 63, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl in Roi Et

 

Picture courtesy: Daiy News

 

Crime Suppression Division arrests famous DJ in Roi Et who pretended to be a good person and helped a 15-year-old girl with a rape case before tricking her into being raped in a forest by the roadside.

 

Ful story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338144-famous-dj-63-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-teenage-girl-in-roi-et/

 

Trucking scandal: Wife confronts sex worker in Saraburi showdown (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A truck driver’s wife shared a video in which she had a heated argument with a Thai sex worker who persistently harassed her husband and other truck drivers in the central province of Saraburi by repeatedly offering sexual services to them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338146-trucking-scandal-wife-confronts-sex-worker-in-saraburi-showdown-video/

 

Arcade foul: Teens slam pervert caught filming skirts in Rayong mall
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

Two teenage girls issued a warning to others after a pervert filmed under their skirts while they played a basketball arcade game in a shopping mall in the eastern province of Rayong on September 9.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338147-arcade-foul-teens-slam-pervert-caught-filming-skirts-in-rayong-mall/

 

Thai defence minister appoints ex-RTA expert as secretary
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has appointed General Trisak Indararusmi, a former expert with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and a former classmate of ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as his secretary. This appointment precedes Phumtham’s official commencement at the ministry, set for Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338149-thai-defence-minister-appoints-ex-rta-expert-as-secretary/

 

Top 10 provinces for second-hand property sales identifie

 

 

The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of Thailand's Government Housing Bank has compiled data on second-hand properties across Thailand from various private sector websites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338151-bangkok-leads-in-second-hand-property-listings/

 

Excise Dept. on track to meet revenue collection target of 520 billion baht

 

Picture courtesy: NNT

 

The Excise Department of Thailand is on track to meet its revenue collection target of 520 billion baht for the 2024 fiscal year. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338153-excise-dept-on-track-to-meet-revenue-collection-target-of-520-billion-baht/

 

Bhumjaithai Party Opposes Casinos in Entertainment Complexes

 

Picture courtesy: Wikimedia.org

 

In a notable stance, the Bhumjaithai Party has declared its opposition to including casinos in Thailand’s future entertainment complexes. This announcement came at the end of a two-day parliamentary debate on the Pheu Thai-led coalition government’s policy statement, delivered by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338154-bhumjaithai-party-opposes-casinos-in-entertainment-complexes/

 

UPDATE:

 

Mekong floods: Nong Khai residents urged to move belongings
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Residents of Nong Khai have been advised to move their belongings to higher ground as the Mekong River’s water level is expected to peak by tomorrow due to ongoing flooding. The flood situation in Nong Khai province remains concerning as the Mekong River continues to rise steadily.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338109-mekong-river-flooding-forces-evacuations-in-nong-khai/?do=findComment&comment=19231562

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