Virtual bank race: Five giants vie for digi-crown in Thailand

Thailand’s aviation sector is ready to soar, fuelled by a surge in air travel and jet fuel demand, according to Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS). The refuelling giant, which serves Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, is eyeing a bright future as the aviation industry bounces back from the pandemic slump.

 

Thailand’s Aviation Set to Soar Amid Rapid Travel Revival

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Two Iranian Thieves Arrested for Targeting Chinese Tourists in Bangkok

 

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Police in Bangkok's Thonglor District have arrested two Iranian men who befriended Chinese tourists and secretly stole cash from them. The suspects have a history of similar offenses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338451-two-iranian-thieves-arrested-for-targeting-chinese-tourists-in-bangkok/

 

Social Media Outrage as Tourists Blatantly Urinate on Pattaya Beach, Mayor Prepares to Take Action
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — Thai social media users are outraged after a video surfaced online showing male tourists blatantly urinating on Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338453-social-media-outrage-as-tourists-blatantly-urinate-on-pattaya-beach/

 

PM Paetongtarn Faces Threat with Impeachment Over Cabinet Pick

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing increased vulnerability to an impeachment lawsuit filed against her. The lawsuit accuses her of breaching political ethics by appointing an allegedly corrupt individual as a minister. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338454-pm-paetongtarn-faces-threat-with-impeachment-over-cabinet-pick/

 

Fiery Crash Kills Driver After Truck Hits Parked Cars Outside Restaurant

 

The incident occurred in Chachoengsao when an 18-wheeler truck driver lost control and crashed into several parked cars outside a noodle restaurant, smashing into a power pole and igniting in flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338455-fiery-crash-kills-driver-after-truck-hits-parked-cars-outside-restaurant/

 

Oil Transport Ship Stranded off Koh Mai Si Due to Engine Failure, Crew of 12 Safe

 

 

A ship transporting oil experienced engine failure and was swept ashore by strong waves, becoming stranded on rocks behind Koh Mai Si in Koh Kut District, Trat Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338456-oil-transport-ship-stranded-off-koh-mai-si-due-to-engine-failure-crew-of-12-safe/

Human Trafficker Arrested in Samut Prakan for Forcing Victims onto Fishing Boats

 

 

Authorities have arrested a notorious human trafficker, known as "Jae Ja Paknam," in Samut Prakan, who was involved in a brutal human trafficking operation that forced victims into slave labour aboard fishing vessels. Those who resisted were thrown into the sea, with one survivor miraculously rescued after drifting for three days.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338457-human-trafficker-arrested-in-samut-prakan-for-forcing-victims-onto-fishing-boats/

 

Insurgent Bomb Attack in Bannang Sata Injures 4 Soldiers

 

 

A roadside bomb targeted a paramilitary patrol from the 33rd Ranger Regiment in Bannang Sata District, Yala Province, injuring four soldiers. The explosive device, weighing over 50 kilograms, was buried along a rural road.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338458-insurgent-bomb-attack-in-bannang-sata-injures-4-soldiers/

 

Elderly Man Found Decomposed by a Stream, Son Questions Cause of Death

 

 

An elderly man who had been missing for 14 days was found dead by a stream in Trang Province, leaving his son suspicious about the cause of death.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338461-elderly-man-found-decomposed-by-a-stream-son-questions-cause-of-death/

 

Dog's Loud Barking Drives Neighbour to Shoot Woman Next Door

 

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A night disturbed by loud dog barking in a quiet neighbourhood escalated dramatically, leading to gunfire and injury. An ongoing dispute between two neighbours over a noisy dog has culminated in a serious, violent incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338462-dogs-loud-barking-drives-neighbour-to-shoot-woman-next-door/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 18 September 2024
 

 

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Terrifying Encounter: Hospital Maid Saved After Being Attacked by a Python

 

 

On the night of September 17, 2024, in Samut Prakan, a 64-year-old hospital maid experienced a near-death encounter with a massive python while washing dishes behind her rented home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338467-terrifying-encounter hospital-maid-saved-after-being-attacked-by-a-python/

 

Thai man dies after enduring harassment from illegal chicken farm (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A Thai father’s accumulated stress led to his death following persistent threats and harassment from a nearby chicken farm , leaving a community devastated. The farm's operations, which were found to be illegal and improperly managed, caused significant distress to locals due to the foul odours and noise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338469-thai-man-dies-after-enduring-harassment-from-illegal-chicken-farm-video/

 

Homeowner Wakes to Find Home Ablaze in Sattahip

 

 

 

A fire broke in a two storey house in Soi Sukhumvit 29, Sattahip, opposite Makro.Three fire engines from Khet Udomsak, two fire engines from Sattahip Municipality, and the Sawang Rojanatham Sathan Sattahip rescue team attended the incident.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338470-homeowner-wakes-to-find-home-ablaze-in-sattahip/

 

Foreign Tourists Caught in Intimate Acts on Tuk-Tuk During Traffic Jam

 

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Phuket – Two foreign couples were caught engaging in intimate behavior on a tuk-tuk near Patong Beach, Phuket, during a traffic jam caused by heavy rain. The tourists appeared unfazed by onlookers as they openly displayed their affection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338472-foreign-tourists-caught-in-intimate-acts-on-tuk-tuk-during-traffic-jam/

 

Ang Thong official paid full salary for decade without working
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A local government officer in Ang Thong has reportedly received a full salary and bonuses for 10 years without ever showing up for work, due to his side job as a night-time musician. The revelations were made by the popular Facebook page, Watchdog, which often exposes irregularities in government agencies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338475-ang-thong-official-paid-full-salary-for-decade-without-working/

 

Phuket Airport skips memorial for One-Two-Go crash victims again
by Bob Scott

 

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) once again dodged the chance to hold an official memorial service in Phuket for the 90 victims of the One-Two-Go Flight OG269 disaster. This marks the 17th consecutive year that local officials have avoided organising any remembrance ceremonies for one of Thailand’s deadliest air crashes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338477-phuket-airport-skips-memorial-for-one-two-go-crash-victims-again/

 

Thai military faces renewed bribery allegations involving US firm

by Bright Choomanee

 

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Allegations of transnational bribery involving the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) have resurfaced, prompting responses from top officials. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai acknowledged the persistent issue, stating that bribery has long plagued the military.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338478-thai-military-faces-renewed-bribery-allegations-involving-us-firm/

 

Jirayu Houngsub to become new Thailand govt spokesperson
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Jirayu Houngsub, previously a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, is on course to become the new government spokesperson next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338479-jirayu-houngsub-to-become-new-thailand-govt-spokesperson/

 

Thailand allocates 3.04 billion baht for flood relief
by Bright Choomanee

 

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Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a request from the Ministry of Interior to allocate 3.04 billion baht (US$91 million) from the central budget to assist flood victims across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338480-thailand-allocates-304-billion-baht-for-flood-relief/

 

Virtual bank race: Five giants vie for digi-crown in Thailand

 

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The race is heating up for the new virtual bank licences, with five heavyweight business groups ready to battle it out. Gulf consortium has already thrown its hat into the ring, according to Krungthai Bank (KTB) president Payong Srivanich. This power team includes Gulf Energy Development and PTT Group.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338503-virtual-bank-race-five-giants-vie-for-digi-crown-in-thailand/

 

Thailand banks could be forced to share hacking costs

 

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Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong has thrown his weight behind a groundbreaking proposal that could see commercial banks sharing the financial burden when their customers’ accounts are hacked.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338504-thailand-banks-could-be-forced-to-share-hacking-costs/

 

Whoscares? Scam alert app is here to call out the cons in Thailand

 

 

Gogolook, the brains behind the wildly popular Whoscall app, have unleashed a game-changer: Scam Alert, and it’s rocking the scene thanks to a team-up with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338505-whoscares-scam-alert-app-is-here-to-call-out-the-cons-in-thailand/

 

Minibus drivers clash on Phahonyothin Road causing major traffic jam

 

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Two minibus drivers clashed in the middle of Phahonyothin Road, near Khu Khot, Lam Luk Ka, causing a severe traffic jam and forcing passengers to flee. This incident occurred yesterday, September 17, around 8am, leading to a disruption in the traffic flow towards Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338506-minibus-drivers-clash-on-phahonyothin-road-causing-major-traffic-jam/

 

Headless corpse found in flood shelter in Nong Khai

 

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A woman intending to open her home for flood victims discovered the headless corpse of a man in a state of advanced decomposition submerged in water. Police have not yet identified the deceased, and no missing person reports have been filed in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338507-headless-corpse-found-in-flood-shelter-in-nong-khai/

 

Thailand Ex-Deputy PM Faces New Money Laundering Allegations

 

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Prompong Nopparit has lodged a fresh anti-money laundering complaint against Thailand's former Deputy Prime Minister, Prawit Wongsuwon. The complaint follows the release of a controversial audio recording by Inside Thailand TV, suggesting a money repayment demand linked to Prawit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338508-thailand-ex-deputy-pm-faces-new-money-laundering-allegations/

 

Former Pathum Thani PAO Official Faces Arrest Warrant Over No-Show

 

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In a significant development yesterday, the Saraburi Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct issued an arrest warrant following the unexpected absence of Decha Puangngam, a former Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) official. Decha failed to attend a pivotal court session regarding a high-profile corruption case, prompting the judge to take firm action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338509-former-pathum-thani-pao-official-faces-arrest-warrant-over-no-show/

 

Thailand Unveils Major Stimulus: 10,000 Baht for Vulnerable Groups

 

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Thailand’s government has launched a substantial economic stimulus package, focusing on vulnerable groups such as individuals with disabilities and state welfare cardholders. Starting Wednesday, September 25, 10,000 baht per person will be allocated via the PromptPay system, encompassing 14.55 million recipients.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338510-thailand-unveils-major-stimulus-10000-baht-for-vulnerable-groups/

 

Krabi Land Officer Arrested for Issuing 33 Illegal Land Titles

 

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In a significant anti-corruption crackdown, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has apprehended Thawatchai Thabtimthong, a specialised land officer from Krabi, for the illegal issuance of 33 land titles within a permanent forest area. This arrest marks a serious move against corruption in Thailand’s land rights administration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338511-krabi-land-officer-arrested-for-issuing-33-illegal-land-titles/

 

Thai police shut down 21 villas on Koh Samui, foreigners evicted

 

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Police on the picturesque island of Koh Samui swooped and shut down 21 luxury villas that were built illegally on the pristine Khao Ma Ngaen mountain, leaving foreign tenants scrambling to pack their bags.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338515-thai-police-shut-down-21-villas-on-koh-samui-foreigners-evicted/