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From Bangkok Post A transgender woman has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly duping male university students into sending her video clips of themselves masturbating, which she then sold on social media. Officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPO) arrested Apiwut Suwannarat, 25, at a dormitory near a university in Lat Phrao district on Wednesday, Pol Col Phatthanaphong Sriphinphor, superintendent of ATPO sub-division 2, said on Thursday. Apiwut was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court on charges of human trafficking, producing or disseminating pornography, and uploading pornographic materials to a computer system.…

In an article that appears on the Khaosod English website, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa revealed that Thailand is negotiating with its neighbors to create a limited ASEAN tourist visa. "Thailand is preparing to implement an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa system to enhance convenience, security, and speed for travelers. Mr. Maris also revealed that Thailand is in the process of negotiating with five ASEAN countries—Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Malaysia—to establish a joint tourist visa. Similar to Europe’s Schengen Visa, this initiative would allow tourists to travel between these countries with a single visa. Under the concept of “6 …

From Bangkok Post The water level in the Chao Phraya River, which runs past tambon Phong Pheng in the Pa Mok district of Ang Thong and tambon Ban Kum and Bang Chanee in the Bang Ban district of Ayutthaya, continues rising on Saturday. (Photo: Nakhon Sawan Public Relations Office) The Chao Phraya Dam burst its banks on Saturday, sending out a large volume of water to inundate low-lying areas located outside flood embankments in Pa Mok district of Ang Thong province. Three villages in tambon Phong Pheng were affected by the flood situation, with more than 20 houses submerged under 40 to 50 centimetres of floodwater. Montri Torsillapakit, chairman o…

From CNBC Etihad Airways on Wednesday revealed a $7 billion investment plan over the next five years in a bid to “double the size of the airline until 2030.” Speaking to CNBC’s Dan Murphy, Etihad’s Group Chief Executive Officer Antonoaldo Neves revealed passengers should expect “a totally different airline” within the next two to three years. Much of the $7 billion will go into revamping its existing fleet of planes, as well as the purchase of new aircraft further down the line, he said. The Abu Dhabi-based airline currently has 92 planes operating. But Neves is aiming for the skies, with the hope of having up to 170 planes by the end of the decade. Th…

Mods if this is in the wrong forum please move it I can't find where to "put it" But next trip (next week)🕺🕺💃I plan to take a lot of pics and videos I'm due for a new phone as I had this Samsung whatever it is got over 4 years☎️ and the quality is not that good 📱📞 Anyone can suggest a good phone (not too expensive) for taking clear pictures What sort of phone do you use for pics & videos if your taking them ?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is offering a smorgasbord of discounts and promotions in exchange for tourists willing to give up much personal information. From the TAT Foreign tourists to Thailand, between 1 November to 16 December, this year, will be offered amazing prizes, giveaways, and special privileges at more than 300 establishments in the kingdom. https://wowthailandpassportprivileges.tourismthailand.org/en

From Pattaya News October in Thailand is a month packed with festivities. It’s a time to experience Thai traditions and culture through various events, including the Royal Barge Procession, the end of Buddhist Lent, and the Vegetarian Festival. Additionally, October will host the Thai MotoGP for the fifth time. The royal procession by water will comprise 52 barges, including four major royal barges – the Suphannahong, the Narai Song Suban, the Anantanakkharat, and the Anekkachatphutchong. There will be 2,200 oarsmen to row the ceremonial barges along the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun, in a 1.2-kilometre-long and 90-metre-wide formation.…

I just found out about this flower. Too bad we didn't think about this flower for our marriage, but maybe for our garden?

My hubbie and I were watching the new Netflix show Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and I asked if the actress portraying the mother was Tori Spelling. He groaned and said "No, it's Chloë Sevigny...". I said I thought the two looked similar, and he replied "You think all women look alike." Well, maybe it's just a gay issue, but don't you think these two look pretty similar?

From Pattaya News On September 23rd, 2024, Labor Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn addressed the recent delays in the Minimum Wage Board meetings. The board was expected to discuss a nationwide minimum wage increase to 400 baht on October 1st, 2024, but two previous attempts to hold the tripartite meeting failed. A new meeting scheduled for September 24th has also been postponed indefinitely due to issues with appointing a new representative from the Bank of Thailand (BoT). Permanent Secretary of Labor Pairoj Chotikasathien sent a letter to the BoT, requesting clarification on appointing a new representative after the retirement of Methi Supapong nearly a ye…

From The Thaiger Police arrested a Thai man who murdered and robbed a 73 year old woman last night in the central province of Ayutthaya. Angry locals attempted to lynch the suspect. Neighbours reported the death of the 73 year old woman, Jira Mangkornphan, to Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station at 6.30am today, September 23. She was found dead in her home, bearing wounds to her left eye, nose, head, and back of her neck. Police investigated the death and reported that Jira died about three to five hours before her discovery. Signs of struggle and theft were evident in her home. Jira’s neighbour told police that she heard Jira hitting the wooden floo…

From Bangkok Post The government is considering granting freelance workers the same welfare protections accorded to workers who are registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), on the condition that they pay income taxes. According to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong, the government is in discussion with several agencies to set up a welfare system to protect freelance workers, such as tour guides, ride-hailing service drivers and riders, online content creators, and sex workers. Under the new system, freelance workers could claim medical and other welfare benefits, just like other workers who have registered with the Social Security Office…

From Bangkok Post Parliamentarians will debate on Thursday to determine whether an amnesty bill should cover offenders of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese majeste law. Nikorn Chamnong, secretary of the special House committee studying an amnesty bill, said the bill has been finalised for more than a month. Due to the busy parliament meeting agenda, the committee's report on the bill's coverage will only be debated by parliamentarians on Sept 26, he said. A special panel has prepared answers to various questions regarding the report, ranging from the bill's contentious points to how a committee will be formed to design the final …

From Pattaya News On September 20th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024. This regulation repeals the 1994 and 2017 versions, establishing updated procedures for testing alcohol levels in drivers. The main method for testing will be through breathalyzer devices, with urine and blood tests as secondary options when breath tests are not possible. These alternatives, however, require driver consent before being conducted. For urine tests, drivers must provide a sample in a private setting, with police supervision to ensure sample integrity. The sample is then sealed, …

From Bangkok Post Security personnel cuff demonstrators outside the Tak Bai police station in Narathiwat to prepare them for transport to an army camp on Oct 25, 2004. Seventy-eight of them died during the journey. (Bangkok Post file photo: Thawatchai Kemgumnerd) Please credit and share this article with others using this link: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2867881/eight-more-charged-in-2004-tak-bai-massacre. View our policies at http://goo.gl/9HgTd and http://goo.gl/ou6Ip. © Bangkok Post PCL. All rights reserved. Thai authorities will prosecute eight more former security personnel over their roles in the Tak Bai crackdown two decades a…

From The Thaiger The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) busted a rogue operator offering dubious penis enlargement procedures to men looking for a bigger package. Unfortunately, one victim, seeking a bit of extra length, has been left with painful infections rather than a bigger pecker. Heading the charge, Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridet and Police Major General Witthaya Sriprasertphap, bigwigs of the CIB and the Consumer Protection Police Division respectively, swung into action to nail 36 year old Kittikorn (surname withheld). The charges? “Operating a medical facility without permission” and “practisi…

From The Nation At a press conference on Friday, Thanapol Sirithanachai, FPT’s country CEO, announced that Samyan Mitrtown has reached its breakeven point and is now generating about 1 billion baht in annual rental income. This accounts for 10-15% of FPT’s total revenue. The project’s success is reflected in its impressive occupancy rate. Office spaces boast a 98% occupancy rate, while retail spaces are at 97%, surpassing the average for Grade A office buildings in Bangkok by 14.8%. The Triple Y Hotel within the complex boasts an occupancy rate of more than 90%, while the Triple Y Residence long-term leasehold condominium sold out completely in 2022. …

From The Thaiger The United Kingdom government has finalised a significant trade and investment agreement with Thailand, marking the first such deal since the Labour government assumed office in July. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan and UK Trade Minister Douglas Alexander signed the enhanced trade partnership agreement in Bangkok yesterday, September 18. The deal seeks to eliminate specific trade barriers, focusing on sectors such as technology, customs, and standards but does not encompass broad tariff reductions. Under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Labour government is prioritising trade to drive economic growth, as highlighted by Chancellor of t…

From The Nation Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt traded ideas on how technology can boost public management efficiency with former British prime minister Tony Blair on Monday (September 16). In their meeting at Bangkok City Hall, Blair, who is also executive chairman of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), and Chadchart shared their experiences as political leaders, as well as the Bangkok governor’s vision to overcome the challenges and the policies he aims to achieve during his tenure. Chadchart and Blair also discussed TBI’s reimagined state initiative, which focuses on the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern te…

From CNN Travel Most satisfying North American mega-airports Top 5 scorers in the mega-airport category for 2024, on a 1,000-point scale: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) - 671 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 643 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 633 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 628 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 623 Most satisfying North American mega-airports Top 5 scorers in the mega-airport category for 2024, on a 1,000-point scale: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) - 671 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 643 Pho…

I'll say that so far the man I've found the best looking is Armand "Mondo" Duplantis. He was born and grew up in the US (didn't even speak decent Swedish until 4 years ago), but decided to represent Sweden (citizenship from his mother's side) when they gave his father a job as his coach. Don't they have their own language?

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon The Interior Ministry has issued fresh guidelines for the much-discussed Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and the boost for visa-exempt tourists from 30 to 60 days. The DTV is seen as groundbreaking as it frees remote workers from needing a work permit as long as their employment is with overseas companies or contractors. The ministry has now doubled-down by insisting that “such work must not impinge in any way on the Thai economy”, a very broad restriction. Meanwhile, those tourists entering Thailand with a visa-exempt 60 days – the vast majority – must watch their step when they are not sightseeing. An initial announcement…

From Bangkok Post Members of the tourism sector welcome the government's policy on integrated entertainment complex development in the hope it will stimulate the economy, suggesting that some laws and regulations be amended to support the cause. Some, however, doubt whether the project will be worth the impact. Weerawit Krueasombat, president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) in Phuket, said he believes it is a good idea to have an integrated complex that includes a casino in a major tourist city. Such a complex should be developed on a full scale with all matters considered, including tax regulation, to draw in investors and incr…

From Pattaya Mail On September 14, Chonburi Immigration Police, in collaboration with Pattaya Tourist Police, conducted a surprise raid at a well-known cannabis club on Soi 6, Phra Tamnak Hill Road in South Pattaya. The venue, hosting a lively party with more than 50 Thai and foreign tourists, was found to be in violation of several laws. The raid disrupted an event where patrons were observed partying, drinking alcohol, smoking cannabis, and dancing to a DJ’s music. The operation was triggered by a tip-off suggesting illegal drug activities were occurring. Authorities immediately halted the festivities and began their inspection. During the raid, a Thai wo…