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Switching to Internet
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The Farmer's Wife: Have you wondered what ever happened to her?
One thinks that the Farmer's Wife would never have spent money, so frivolously, as to buy this turntable.... She was a beauty, both the wife and the turntable.... There are different realities for different folks, I guess. And there are different turntables and wives, too. Just depends upon one's taste.... IF one has any taste...which I very much doubt.... Here on TV. -
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Local Chief Defends ‘Aeroplane-Shaped’ Streetlights Amid Social Media Backlash
Picture courtesy of Matichon. The mayor of Nong Prue Subdistrict in Samut Prakan province has defended the installation of solar-powered streetlights designed in the shape of aeroplanes, despite recent, renewed criticism from social media users who argue that the project is a waste of funds. The mayor insisted on 7 March, that the local community is satisfied with the initiative and that the concerns voiced online are irrelevant. Adum Klinphuang, the mayor of Nong Prue Subdistrict, clarified that the project to install these aeroplane-shaped streetlights had been in the works for about four to five years. The project is part of a larger road development initiative in collaboration with Suvarnabhumi Airport, which involves the construction of a road leading to the airport that has been underway for two years. The total cost of the road upgrade, which includes the installation of the aeroplane-shaped streetlights, is nearly 400 million baht. The streetlights themselves account for approximately 20 million baht of the budget. While some social media users have expressed concerns about the frequency of the streetlights and the potential waste of public funds, Mayor Adum was dismissive of the criticisms. “Those who are criticising may not be from the area. I’m not concerned because the people here are happy with the project,” he said. “As a subdistrict administrative organisation, we focus on developing our own area. If the locals are happy, that’s enough for us.” The streetlights are designed to serve as a symbol of the subdistrict, which has a longstanding association with aviation. The ongoing road development project, spanning more than two kilometres, will see the installation of additional aeroplane-shaped lights. Currently, the authorities are in the process of hiring contractors to carry out the next phase of the work. Moreover, the mayor revealed that there are plans for a further installation of 156 aeroplane-shaped streetlights in areas of the subdistrict, specifically in villages 2 and 3, with a project cost set at 17 million baht. One local resident, Ning, aged 58, shared her thoughts on the streetlight installation. “When the aeroplane-shaped lights were put up, I felt they illuminated the area well. Normally, this place wasn’t very bright, but there were already streetlights. As for the debate about the design, I don’t have an opinion. It’s up to people’s thoughts. I think the lights are fine, though they’re a bit frequent.” The ongoing development and planned expansion of the project are set to continue, with the authorities emphasising that the unique design of the streetlights will remain an integral part of the subdistrict’s identity. -- 2025-03-09 -
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Chinese Admins and Programmers Arrested for Running Illegal Gambling Website
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Authorities have arrested four Chinese nationals suspected of managing and developing an illegal online gambling website. The suspects, who allegedly earned over 1.6 million baht per month, were detained in a home in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok. The arrests were part of a wider crackdown on illegal foreign operations in Thailand, ordered by National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittirat Phanphet. Pol Col Milin Pianchang, Superintendent of Division 1, Tourist Police Bureau (TPB), and Pol Lt Col Natthaphon Khonlak, Deputy Superintendent of Division 1, TPB, led the operation. Acting on intelligence received in February, police discovered that a group of Chinese nationals was living in a rented house in Soi Lat Phrao 87. They were reportedly unemployed but paying 46,000 baht per month in rent, raising suspicions of illegal activities. Further investigations confirmed their involvement in online gambling, leading police to obtain a search warrant from the Criminal Court. On 7 March, officers from Division 1, TPB, led by Pol Lt Col Nimit Janyalak, raided the property. They arrested four Chinese nationals and seized four computers and eight mobile phones. The suspects were charged with, “Organising, promoting, or advertising gambling activities without official authorisation.” The accused were taken to Huai Khwang Police Station for further legal proceedings. Police examined the confiscated computers and found evidence linking the suspects to a gambling website. The four individuals reportedly worked as administrators and programmers, managing and maintaining the platform for other Chinese clients. They were allegedly paid around approximately 1.6 million baht per month for their services. Additionally, they received a one-time payment of 1 million baht per completed gambling software program. Pol Col Milin urged the public to be cautious when engaging in online financial transactions, particularly through social media or suspicious links. He advised people to verify the legitimacy of websites before entering personal or banking details to avoid falling victim to online scams. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover further links in the illegal gambling network. -- 2025-03-09 -
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Man Found Dead in Car in Lamphun, Police Investigating Cause of Death
Picture from responders. Lamphun police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered on the morning of 8 March, inside a car in Li district. Officers believe he had been deceased for at least five hours before being found. The Phutthaisawan Foundation in Lamphun received a report of the incident and dispatched a team to the scene near Wiang Chedi Old Field in Li subdistrict, Li district, Lamphun province. Investigators from Li Police Station accompanied them. At the scene, authorities found a black Volvo parked with the deceased man seated in the driver’s seat. A charcoal stove was also discovered inside the vehicle. Emergency medical staff from Li Hospital, along with rescue volunteers and police officers, conducted an initial examination. They estimated that the man had been dead for no less than five hours. However, the exact cause of death remains under investigation. Authorities have now transferred the body to the forensic unit at Lamphun Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Police are continuing their enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help. -- 2025-03-09 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 9 March 2025
Mongolian Tourist Caught Stealing Goods in Pattaya Mall A Mongolian tourist has been caught shoplifting items from a high-end store in a well-known Pattaya shopping mall. The suspect, a 52-year-old man, was found using a modified suitcase to conceal stolen merchandise but was apprehended by security staff before he could escape. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353977-mongolian-tourist-caught-stealing-goods-in-pattaya-mall/
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