snoop1130 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Thailand Celebrates First Thai Fruit Recognised as GI Product in Japan File photo for reference only Huai Mun Pineapple, a tropical fruit native to Thailand, has been registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product in Japan, marking a landmark stride in the Asian country's agricultural sector. As disclosed by Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Commerce, Naphinthorn Srisampan, this unprecedented development comes after fruitful negotiations with Yoichi Watanabe, Japan's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343455-thailand-celebrates-first-thai-fruit-recognised-as-gi-product-in-japan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Endeavour and Error: Thai Man Finds Meth 'Boost' to Support Family Backfires File photo for reference only In a curious incident that unfolded today, a 43-year-old Thai man was taken into custody for possessing methamphetamine (meth). The man, identified only as Anek, claimed he was using the drug to improve his work capacity and, in turn, support his family and ageing mother. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343456-endeavour-and-error-thai-man-finds-meth-boost-to-support-family-backfires/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Chiang Mai Tightens Regulation on Sky Lanterns Ahead of Yi Peng Festival File photo for reference only The Thai city of Chiang Mai has amplified safety protocols surrounding the annual release of sky lanterns during the forthcoming Yi Peng Festival. Authorities have reinforced strict limitations in specific high-risk zones to ensure unhampered air traffic and public safety. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343457-chiang-mai-tightens-regulation-on-sky-lanterns-ahead-of-yi-peng-festival/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Bangkok's Air Quality Hits Red Alert: Hazardous PM2.5 Levels in 49 Districts File photo for reference only As dawn broke over Thailand's capital today, an invisible foe silently blanketed the city; hazardous levels of PM2.5 atmospheric pollutants crept across 49 of Bangkok's districts. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) promptly rang alarm bells, cautioning residents about the health threatening pollution levels surpassing standard safety limits. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343458-bangkoks-air-quality-hits-red-alert-hazardous-pm25-levels-in-49-districts/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Unprecedented Worm Invasion Alarms Phuket Villa 3 Residents Photo: The Thaiger Residents of Phuket Villa 3, a housing estate in Wichit, were left bewildered and alarmed yesterday as an unexpected swarm of "norn pradu" worms blanketed their community. The unusual worm invasion swiftly spread across the public park, covering roads, infiltrating playgrounds and even breaching some homes. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343460-unprecedented-worm-invasion-alarms-phuket-villa-3-residents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Workers Protest at Government House Over Unpaid Wages File photo for reference only On November 12, hundreds of workers gathered in front of Government House to protest delays in wage payments. Around 10,000 workers have not been paid for the past eight months due to subcontractors involved in a clean fuel project in Chon Buri. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343461-workers-protest-at-government-house-over-unpaid-wages/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted 21 hours ago Author Share Posted 21 hours ago Pattaya Wind Turbine Project Abandoned; New Landmark Proposed Picture courtesy: Opt News A 95 million baht renewable energy project in Pattaya has been abandoned after years of neglect, leaving its wind turbines in a state of disrepair. Initially intended to alleviate energy shortages and boost tourism, this once-ambitious project has now become a symbol of squandered potential and oversight. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343462-pattaya-wind-turbine-project-abandoned-new-landmark-proposed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Trump’s win sparks PM Paetongtarn’s bold investor push Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is seizing the momentum after Donald Trump’s election victory by calling for an ambitious strategy to attract foreign investors to Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343464-trump’s-win-sparks-pm-paetongtarn’s-bold-investor-push/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Thai Airways joins backlash against Rolls-Royce delays Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Thai Airways (THAI) is fed up with Rolls-Royce, joining a growing backlash over delays in jet engine maintenance that’s forcing its fleet into prolonged downtime. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343466-thai-airways-joins-backlash-against-rolls-royce-delays/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Thai woman arrested for acid attack on Vietnamese love rival 9 years ago Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง Police arrested a Thai woman in the southern province of Songkhla yesterday for an acid attack on a Vietnamese woman motivated by jealousy after she had evaded arrest for more than nine years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343467-thai-woman-arrested-for-acid-attack-on-vietnamese-love-rival-9-years-ago/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Thai man arrested over death threat to kindergarten students in Isaan The suspect is in the whit shirt. | Photo via Matichon Police arrested a Thai man in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok yesterday after he posted a death threat against kindergarten students in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham on a Facebook group. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343468-thai-man-arrested-over-death-threat-to-kindergarten-students-in-isaan/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted 21 hours ago Author Share Posted 21 hours ago Thaksin's Hospital Stay Under Scrutiny as Agency Delays Inquiry File photo courtesy: Facebook Thairath TV Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial six-month hospital stay has caught the attention of Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), but a formal inquiry isn't likely until February, according to Jakkrit Tanlert, an assistant NACC secretary-general. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343470-thaksins-hospital-stay-under-scrutiny-as-agency-delays-inquiry/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Towards Greener Pastures: Thailand Advances on Its Smart City Initiative File photo for reference only Yesterday, Thailand solidified its commitment to the sustainable future. Experts gathered at the Thailand Smart City Expo 2025 seminar, deliberating on a more green, open, smart and life-enhancing cities blueprint for the country. Spearheaded by the Nation Group’s PostToday and Springnews, the event took place on 12 November, attracting both public officials and private sector leaders. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343471-towards-greener-pastures-thailand-advances-on-its-smart-city-initiative/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago DHL Unveils International Multimodal Hub Raising Thailand's Logistics Game File photo for reference only In a major boon for the logistics sector, DHL Global Forwarding Thailand has raised the stakes with the inauguration of their state-of-the-art International Multimodal Hub in Bangkok. Positioned in the Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Free Zone 3, the 480-square-metre facility emerges as an apex player in Southeast Asia's logistic landscape. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343472-dhl-unveils-international-multimodal-hub-raising-thailands-logistics-game/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Foreign Group Detained in Thailand for Illegal Residency Bust File photo for reference only In a substantial move against illegal immigration, Thai police have apprehended a group of 20 foreigners for unlawfully residing in the country. The group, consisting of 18 Chinese men and two Lao women, was arrested in the Sangkhla Buri district of the western province of Kanchanaburi, as per local law enforcement. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343473-foreign-group-detained-in-thailand-for-illegal-residency-bust/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Supreme Court Blocks Ex-Police Gen Surachate's Bid to Overturn Dismissal File photo for reference only In a decisive turn of events today, high-ranking police officer Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn suffered a blow to his hopes of reinstatement within the police force, after a strong majority in the Supreme Administrative Court rejected his appeal against his dismissal. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343475-supreme-court-blocks-ex-police-gen-surachates-bid-to-overturn-dismissal/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted 21 hours ago Author Share Posted 21 hours ago Funai Factory Closure Leaves 831 Jobless, Workers Await Compensation Picture courtesy: Kapook Over 800 employees have been left in limbo following the sudden shutdown of Funai (Thailand) Co's factory in Nakhon Ratchasima. This development follows a bankruptcy plan approval for its Japanese parent company, Funai Electric, on October 24th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343474-funai-factory-closure-leaves-831-jobless-workers-await-compensation/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Thai Government Promotes Educational Opportunities for Disabled Students File photo for reference only In a bid to foster inclusivity and equal opportunity, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and several partner organisations recently held the 10th iteration of the "Educational Opportunities for Disabled Students 2024" event. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343478-thai-government-promotes-educational-opportunities-for-disabled-students/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Shocking cruelty: Child abuse claims haunt Chiang Mai orphanage Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Social Development and Human Security Ministry (MSDHS) is set to revoke the licence of an orphanage foundation in Chiang Mai following allegations of child abuse. Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the decision after a former caregiver reported that employees at the orphanage had been physically punishing children aged three to six for several years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343479-shocking-cruelty-child-abuse-claims-haunt-chiang-mai-orphanage/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Model Phu Khao arrested in Bangkok for child exploitation charges Picture courtesy of Nation TV Police arrested a renowned model known online as Phu Khao for allegedly exploiting young boys to create explicit content for a private online group. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343480-model-phu-khao-arrested-in-bangkok-for-child-exploitation-charges/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 14 November 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1343463-thailand-live-thursday-14-november-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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