THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 13 Jan 2020

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RTP: Trust us, we will find inhuman gold shop robber - and don't copy him

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The RTP spokesman has urged the public to trust the capabilities of the police in the hunt for the armed robber wnho killed three and injured four on Thursday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142988-rtp-trust-us-we-will-find-inhuman-gold-shop-robber-and-dont-copy-him/

 

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Upper Thailand gets cooler, some rains forecast for lower regions

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Monday (January 13) that the westerly trough at high altitude still blows cold air from the Himalayas to the North of Thailand while the weak high-pressure system covers upper Thailand and South China Sea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142990-upper-thailand-gets-cooler-some-rains-forecast-for-lower-regions/

 

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Off-season rice crop in 22 provinces threatened by drought

By THE NATION

 

 

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on has expressed concern that rice farmers in 22 provinces around Chao Phraya River basin might not have enough water for off-season rice paddy of over 2.25 million rai that they already started growing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142991-off-season-rice-crop-in-22-provinces-threatened-by-drought/

 

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Home delivery - Thai media says cut price silencers easily available online

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media Daily News said that a video shared online showed just how easy it is to buy a silencer in Thailand. 

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142994-home-delivery-thai-media-says-cut-price silencers-easily-available-online/

 

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Taiwanese husband admits grisly murder of Chinese wife over dispute about child's nationality

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai police have quickly solved the case after a Chinese woman was found stuffed in a bag found on Bang Phra beach, Bang Saen, Sri Racha on Friday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142998-taiwanese-husband-admits-grisly-murder-of-chinese-wife-over-dispute-about-childs-nationality/

 

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"Thai TV celebrity" involved in abduction of Singaporean businessman, say police

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A well known Channel 3 celebrity of mixed nationality is involved in the case of the abduction of a Singaporean businessman, said Thai police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143001-thai-tv-celebrity-involved-in-abduction-of-singaporean-businessman-say-police/

 

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PM2.5 in two Bangkok areas at unsafe levels

By The Nation

 

 

The air quality in Thailand’s capital continues to pose concerns because of the increase in PM2.5 levels, the Bangkok Air Quality and Noise Management Bureau said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143002-pm25-in-two-bangkok-areas-at-unsafe-levels/

 

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Thai Honesty: Tourist who left 700,000 baht in hilltop restaurant gets it all back

 

Thai caption: All forgotten 700,000 baht was returned

Picture: Sanook

 

A man who left a bag containing in excess of 700,000 baht in a restaurant atop Phu Thap Berk in Phetchabun praised the owner and his staff after getting every single baht back. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143004-thai-honesty-tourist-who-left-700000-baht-in-hilltop-restaurant-gets-it-all-back/

 

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60 gamblers arrested at Phuket cockfight

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Gamblers were able to place bets of B900 on which fighting cock would win. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Police arrested 60 people for gambling at a cockfight held near Baan Borrae, Wichit, yesterday afternoon (Jan 12).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143007-60-gamblers-arrested-at-phuket-cockfight/

 

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Majority of Thais strongly agree with plastic bag ban but nearly a fifth don't

 

 

A poll has shown that most Thais agree with the single use plastic bag ban that came into many shops and convenience stores on January 1st. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143008-majority-of-thais-strongly-agree-with-plastic-bag-ban-but-nearly-a-fifth-dont/

 

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Suspected bovine foot and mouth disease outbreak in Saraburi

 

 

Dairy farmers from Muak Lek district, in Thailand’s central province of Saraburi, are due to petition Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on today to seek urgent help after more than 70 dairy cows have died from, and over 1,700 others have become infected with suspected foot and mouth disease.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143010-suspected-bovine-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-in-saraburi/

 

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BMA to provide shuttle bus service to three train stations

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok is preparing a shuttle bus service as a feeder to transport people to their main transport routes due to lack of service from the private sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143012-bma-to-provide-shuttle-bus-service-to-three-train-stations/

 

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Thanks for nothing Thailand! Tourist given nasty send-off as wallet stolen at Super Rich

 

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A tourist was given an unpleasant send off from Thailand on Friday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143014-thanks-for-nothing-thailand-tourist-given-nasty-send-off-as-wallet-stolen-at-super-rich/

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Breaking Good! South African helps Thai police catch fleeing meth suspect

 

 

A South African man helped police in Ban Chang, Rayong, arrest a man in possession of methamphetamine and Ya Ba yesterday afternoon. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143017-breaking-good-south-african-helps-thai-police-catch-fleeing-meth-suspect/

 

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Pattaya garbage men pass probation, get shot at 4-year pact

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya’s new trash hauler passed its probation and was given another four months of work before bidding opens on a new four-year contract.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143018-pattaya-garbage-men-pass-probation-get-shot-at-4-year-pact/

 

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Thepkrasattri man wins B2.29mn townhouse in Red Cross fair lucky draw

By The Phuket News

 

Yongyuth Sampeuch of Thepkrasattri subdistrict claims his prize of a two-storey townhouse in Thalang valued at B2.29 million. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Yongyuth Sampeuch, a resident of the Thepkrasattri subdistrict in Thalang, has won a two-storey townhouse in Thalang valued at B2.29 million as the top prize in the annual Red Cross Fair lucky draw.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143020-thepkrasattri-man-wins-b229mn-townhouse-in-red-cross-fair-lucky-draw/

 

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Court rejects Premchai’s request for removal of EM ankle bracelet

 

 

The Thong Phaphum provincial court today rejected convicted construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta’s request for the removal of his electronic monitoring ankle bracelet, a request made on the grounds that the device is exacerbating his poor health due to diabetes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143027-court-rejects-premchai’s-request-for-removal-of-em-ankle-bracelet/

 

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Thailand tourism: Chinese New Year down! "No positives" as Thais face tough year ahead

 

Thai caption: Tourism business must come to terms (with the facts)

Picture: TNN

 

The head of Thailand's hoteliers' association has predicted a tough year ahead for Thai tourism if bookings for the upcoming Chinese New Year are anything to go by. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143030-thailand-tourism-chinese-new-year-down-no-positives-as-thais-face-tough-year-ahead/

 

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Video: Brake failure! Official puts his life on the line to save "four on a bike" family in Krabi

 

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Thai social media was full of praise for an official in Krabi who put his own life on the line to help a family on a motorcycle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143031-video-brake-failure-official-puts-his-life-on-the-line-to-save-four-on-a-bike-family-in-krabi/

 

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Police: 14,178 took part in ‘Run Against Dictatorship’ 

By The Nation, Kunanon Kanjanatecha

 

 

The Metropolitan Police Service reported that 14,178 people participated in the “Run Against Dictatorship” at Wachirabenchatat Park on January 12. The number included about 2,000 general runners.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143045-police-14178-took-part-in-‘run-against-dictatorship’/

 

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First Coronavirus 2019 patient found in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

The Public Health Ministry has found the first patient infected with the new Coronavirus 2019 in Thailand – a 61-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan city. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143046-first-coronavirus-2019-patient-found-in-thailand/

 

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Srisuwan says both running events held on Sunday were illegal

By The Nation

 

 

Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday posted on his Facebook page that both the running events held on Sunday -- “Walking for Prayut” and “Run against Dictatorship” -- were in violation of the law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143047-srisuwan-says-both-running-events-held-on-sunday-were-illegal/

 

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Court rejects Premchai’s bid to remove anklet

By THE NATION

 

 

Italian-Thai Development President Premchai Karnasuta submitted a request to the Thong Pha Phum Provincial Court in Kanchanaburi province on Monday(January 13), seeking the removal of an electronic monitoring anklet he was ordered to wear as part of the conditions of his bail.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143027-court-rejects-premchai’s-request-for-removal-of-em-ankle-bracelet/?do=findComment&comment=14951249

 

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In a bid to boost tourism in Thailand, ferry company offers free tickets to popular islands

 

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In what is the latest of many moves to boost the ailing tourism industry, a ferry operator in southern Thailand has taken the rare step of offering free tickets to passengers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143049-in-a-bid-to-boost-tourism-in-thailand-ferry-company-offers-free-tickets-to-popular-islands/

 

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Man, 77, stabbed with screwdriver as gold necklace stolen

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Sathit Pongthanaphanit, 77, was stabbed twice in the hand by a screwdriver while trying to fend off the robber. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police are searching for a robber who stabbed a 77-year-old man in the hand with a screwdriver as he stole a necklace worth over B100,000 and a “first edition” amulet deemed “priceless” early this morning (Jan 13).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143055-man-77-stabbed-with-screwdriver-as-gold-necklace-stolen/

 

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Govt urged to increase budget to tackle severe air pollution, drought

By The Nation

 

Asst Prof Dr Anusorn Tamajai

 

The Economic and Business Research Centre of Rangsit University’s Institute of Economics urged the government to raise the budget and accelerate allocation to resolve the impact of PM2.5 dust particles and the drought.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143057-govt-urged-to-increase-budget-to-tackle-severe-air-pollution-drought/

 

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Thai elephants march in silence for Australian bushfires

By Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

Students and a troupe of ten elephants pray for Australia bushfires, in Ayutthaya, Thailand January 13, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - A troupe of elephants and school students held a silent march at a Thai elephant camp on Monday to pay their respects and raise awareness for the millions of animals killed in Australia's raging bushfires.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143063-thai-elephants-march-in-silence-for-australian-bushfires/

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VIDEO: Rescuers rush to save Austrian man dangling from cliff in southern Thailand

 

 

Rescue workers on Monday were scrambling to try to free an Austrian man who was dangling precariously from the side of a cliff face in southern Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143081-video-rescuers-rush-to-save-austrian-man-dangling-from-cliff-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Thailand helps sea turtle swim again with prosthetic flippers

By Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

Female turtle named Goody tests out the first prosthetic flipper that will help other sea turtles injured from fishing gears to swim again, in Phuket, Thailand January 10, 2020. Picture taken

January 10, 2020. REUTERS/JIRAPORN KUHAKAN 

 

PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai turtle Goody lost her left flipper years ago after she was entangled in a fishing net, leaving her immobile and stressed out in captivity.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143096-thailand-helps-sea-turtle-swim-again-with-prosthetic-flippers/

 

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Thai investment applications top $25 billion in 2019

 

FILE PHOTO: Cars pass a Skytrain (Bangkok Mass Transit System) construction site in Bangkok, Thailand May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Investment applications in Thailand reached a total 756 billion baht ($25.07 billion) worth of projects in 2019, down about 16% from the previous year but slightly beating a target, the state investment agency said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143099-thai-investment-applications-top-25-billion-in-2019/