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And so it ends. Yippeeeee!!!

Pluakdaeng Rayong price 9,900,000 baht

A COUPLE OF THE THAI AIR FORCE’S F-16 Fighting Falcon jets today (Apr. 19) joined four others of the same type in conducting regular air patrols over Thai territory across the border from the war-torn Myanmar. Both General Dynamics F-16A/B fighter jets from Wing 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima are operating as a fresh addition to the four F-16A/Bs from Wing 4 in Takhli with air patrol missions in Thai air space over Mae Sarieng district of Mae Hong Son and Mae Sot district of Tak, opposite Hpapun and Myawaddy townships in Kayin state of Myanmar respectively, according to an air force source. The six F-16A/Bs are practically rotating to fly in their shared mission for the day/night air patrols along the Thai-Myanmar border whilst the air force pilots have been instructed to literally see to it that no foreign combat aircraft “stray” from inside Myanmar into Thai air space, either purposely or inadvertently, over those border areas which could otherwise adversely affect Thai villagers, the source said. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Thai air force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets. Photo: Thai Rath Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

BIg Joke turned out to be a joke after all...

could do a border hop..as i used burma and laos/chang khong

French Woman Arrested On Attempted Kidnap, Robbery Charges by TNR Staff A FRENCH woman was arrested at a hotel in Silom area on the charges of heading a gang that had hatched a plan to kidnap the daughter of a high-society family for 200 million baht ransom, Amarin TV said today (Apr. 19). At 10 p.m. last night Metropolitan Police arrested Ms.Sandra Christina Marie Diersten, 45, at a hotel in Silom Soi 3 under a warrant issued on April 5, 2024. Police said they took action after this well-known family, whose initial is Sor, had filed a complaint at Thong Lor police station that a gang of foreigners intended to kidnap their daughter and rob them of 200 million baht. However the plot collapsed after one of the gang members changed his mind and alerted the family. Upon being informed police conducted an investigation then obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

"over 3 million monthly users" I'd love to know what this means, and what the source of this is. Monthly users is a strange metric. Does this mean 3 million people tune in every month? I can't imagine that to be the case.

Thai Police Capture French Mastermind Allegedly Involved in Kidnap and Ransom Scheme By Kittisak Phalaharn Bangkok—At 10:00 PM, on April 18th, 2024, Thai metropolitan investigative police captured a French mastermind who was allegedly involved in the kidnap and ransom scheme of a millionaire’s daughter at a hotel in Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok. Ms. Sandra Christina Marie Dierstein, a 45-year-old French national, was a prime suspect according to the criminal court’s arrest warrant. According to the police report, a millionaire’s family reported to Thonglor police that a group of foreigners schemed to rob and kidnap the daughter of the family for ransom of 200 million baht. However, the scheme was exposed by one of the accomplices to the victim’s family. The police investigated the case and requested arrest warrants from the criminal court for Sandra, the alleged French mastermind of the scheme. Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

I simply like toying with numbers. Cost really isn't an issue, though I keep it practical. Don't need a truck, 4X4, 7 psgr SUV. luxury or a high performance car. Just the 2 of us. Most of our driving isn't even necessary. But if owning a car, any car, is going to put a crimp on your finances, simply live in a town/area that has decent public trans. I guess why most expats enjoy Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, even Udon Thani had decent baht buses for cheap transport around town and surrounding area. I can't deal with the congested areas, and simply enjoy the freedom & independence of a car, though realize it is a luxury expense for many now of days. Definitely can cost as much as your housing cost. A vehicle buy in, cost to operate/maintain, (especially ICE) and insure is probably one's largest monthly expense, if new car. Especially if you trade in every 3 or 4 yrs. Even keeping it 10 yr. 700k buy in, 70k a year, shy of 6k a month, before you use it. 6k car ... 200 baht a day sitting in your carport 4.5k for 91 (20k kms year) 10k+ monthly before insurance & maintenance. 333 baht a day, when buses cost 10-20 baht, though most live in 15 minute city scenario anyway. Same as most folk's monthly rent & eclectic cost, if living on the cheap.

nope..why? i never have used it in my 15 yrs in LOS as im NOT THAI

to whom? besides thais yes cos they are THAI what if im boarding china air? or korean? or EVA air?..incorrect again..im whatever my PASSPORT says im from...asian--european--american-swiss..... the cops arresting here didnt call her that ,as SHE has NEVER been to LOS and nor have the police who are NOT THAI as thais will do...in thailand and from thai mouths oh the irony.....SMH good grief......read b..then read the exact opposite d.....you just contradicted yourself.....if a tourist is in thailand..thais may call them farang as is THAI culture...end of story

Pattaya Wanlai Day 2024 Draws Tens of Thousands of Tourists By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya —The Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, kicked off yesterday, April 19th, transforming the city’s world-famous beachfront into a lively spectacle of water splashing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325431-pattaya-wanlai-day-2024-draws-tens-of-thousands-of-tourists/

Pattaya —The Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, kicked off yesterday, April 19th, transforming the city’s world-famous beachfront into a lively spectacle of water splashing. The atmosphere along Pattaya Beach Road, from Pattaya Klang Intersection to Walking Street in South Pattaya, was electric as thousands of Thai and international tourists immersed themselves in the last day of Songkran festivities. The 2-kilometer stretch was transformed into a water playground, with the city authorities setting up water spraying trucks and private businesses organizing various entertainment activities and traditional games. The city also set up a major music stage headlined by famous Thai rock act Retrospect. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Russian and Israeli Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Russian and Israeli Motorbike riders were arrested in Patong for drunk driving. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325430-russian-and-israeli-motorbike-riders-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-patong/

Patong – Russian and Israeli Motorbike riders were arrested in Patong for drunk driving. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on the Phra Metta Road in Patong after midnight until 2:30 A.M.. Two suspicious male foreign motorbike riders were stopped at the police checkpoint. They were both aged 28-years-old and were Russian and Israeli. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Egyptian Man Arrested in Patong for Overstay By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An Egyptian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325429-egyptian-man-arrested-in-patong-for-overstay/

Patong – An Egyptian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they have arrested Mr. Ibrahim, 26, Egyptian national, in front of a hotel on the Nanai Road in Patong this week. He was found to have overstayed his legal visa. The Phuket Express noted that the Patong Police did not reveal how many days of his overstay. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thailand’s oldest association endorses Big Joke after being fired Thursday amid a police corruption crisis by Joseph O' Connor Acting National Police Chief Police General Kittirat Phanphet removed Police General Surachate Hakparn from government service on Thursday. This followed a meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Government House. On Friday, the Southern Thai Association issued a strong letter of endorsement of the embattled former deputy police chief. It said he remained the President of the organisation and was innocent until proven guilty under Thai law. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325428-thailand’s-oldest-association-endorses-big-joke-after-being-fired-thursday/

Acting National Police Chief Police General Kittirat Phanphet removed Police General Surachate Hakparn from government service on Thursday. This followed a meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Government House. On Friday, the Southern Thai Association issued a strong letter of endorsement of the embattled former deputy police chief. It said he remained the President of the organisation and was innocent until proven guilty under Thai law. One of Thailand’s oldest associations endorses Big Joke after suspension amid police crisis. The Southern Thai Association backed General Surachate Hakparn, also known as ‘Big Joke,’ after he was fired on Thursday by acting National Police Chief General Kittirat Phanphet amid ongoing police corruption allegations. One of Thailand’s oldest public associations on Friday issued a strong endorsement of General Surachate Hakparn. Big Joke was fired by acting National Police Chief General Kittirat Phanphet on Thursday after consulting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Government House. The temporary removal of General Surachate or Big Joke from government service could spell the end of his career. Thailand’s favourite police officer has now been arrested by order of a court, found guilty by a three-member panel set up by the Prime Minister and hastily removed. In short, it means the top cop is now precluded from becoming Thailand’s next National Police Commissioner. However, his demise can only spell bad news for the Royal Thai Police. It certainly comes amid a cloud of controversy and crisis that warrants urgent investigation by accountable public authorities outside the force. On Friday afternoon, less than 24 hours after reports that Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn had been suspended from government service, he was endorsed by one of the country’s oldest representative associations. The Southern Thai Association under Royal Patronage emphasised that General Surachate would continue in his role as President of the organisation. At the same time, it highlighted that the top cop can appeal the decision by the acting national police chief. by Joseph O' Connor Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Hmmm… its almost like the authorities are surprised by the increase in road deaths and its link to increased alcohol use. After all its only been happening for the past 20 yrs that i know of. TIT

He should have a Go Fund Me page to make the process more respectable, maybe?

to continue: Thailand Live Saturday 20 April 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1325427-thailand-live-saturday-20-april-2024/

French national apprehended in Bangkok on kidnap charge Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police Bureau apprehended a 45 year old French national at a hotel in the Silom area of Bang Rak district. The arrest, which took place around 10pm yesterday concerned allegations of a planned kidnapping of the young daughter of a renowned businesswoman, with a demand for a 200 million baht ransom. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325394-french-national-apprehended-in-bangkok-on-kidnap-charge/

ASEANNOW, Thailand’s largest English language forum and a major English language news publisher, has been acquired by The Thaiger from Choice Group Asia Co., Ltd. This acquisition aligns with The Thaiger’s strategic initiative to broaden its influence and capabilities in English-language digital publishing across Thailand. ASEANNOW joins The Thaiger in strategic acquisition to expand digital reach in Thailand Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325398-aseannow-joins-the-thaiger-in-strategic-acquisition-to-expand-digital-reach-in-thailand/

Y'all want to send some of that down our way. Took the scooter out yesterday, first time in a while. That's brutal, and that warm breeze isn't that refreshing. Thoughts of adding a side cart, just for the roof, to ride in the shade, since it's usually just the dog & myself, cruising slow, top speed of 60 kph. Don't want to dry her eyes out.