THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 7 June 2022

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Royal Thai Police on Alert for Possible Iranian Spies

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued an order for all police nationwide to monitor for possible Iranian spies following an arrest in Indonesia that prompted security concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261917-royal-thai-police-on-alert-for-possible-iranian-spies/

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Buriram to Distribute Cannabis Seedlings for Home Cultivation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - On Friday (10 June), a day after marijuana is to be officially declassified as a controlled substance, one thousand free cannabis plants will be given away to residents in Buri Ram.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261916-buriram-to-distribute-cannabis-seedlings-for-home-cultivation/

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British man hiding in Chonburi over child sexual abuse charges arrested

 

 

A 45-year-old British man wanted for child sexual abuse charges was arrested by Chonburi immigration officers for overstay and was set for extradition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261937-british-man-hiding-in-chonburi-over-child-sexual-abuse-charges-arrested/

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Thai Expats celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style

by Michael Bridge

 

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In Thailand, British Embassy staff arranged for a celebratory digital message to be beamed from the top of the Baiyoke Tower, one of Bangkok’s tallest buildings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261954-thai-expats-celebrate-queen’s-platinum-jubilee-in-style/

 

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Proposal to scrap Thailand Pass comes as moves to return to normal face a new hurdle: politics

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha on his visit to Phuket on Monday where he spoke at Phuket International Airport and later at Phuttha Mongkol Nimit School in the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261955-proposal-to-scrap-thailand-pass-comes-as-moves-to-return-to-normal-face-a-new-hurdle-politics/

 

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Thai Tourism Minister to propose Thailand Pass cancellation at the next Covid center meeting

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok – The Thai Tourism and Sports Minister is preparing to propose the “Thailand Pass” cancellation for foreigners entering the country to the Thai Prime Minister in order to attract more tourists to Phuket and other leading tourist locations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261955-proposal-to-scrap-thailand-pass-comes-as-moves-to-return-to-normal-face-a-new-hurdle-politics/?do=findComment&comment=17403924

 

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Arrest warrant to be issued for three people involved in incident in which a Russian woman fell to her death in Patong

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Patong – An arrest warrant is to be issued for three people who were involved in an incident in which a Russian woman fell to her death from a condominium in Patong last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261956-arrest-warrant-to-be-issued-for-three-people-involved-in-incident-in-which-a-russian-woman-fell-to-her-death-in-patong/

 

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High value-low impact: Hua Hin’s tourism industry and the focus on quality, not quantity

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

Khun Krod Rojanastien

 

Thailand is aiming to reset its entire tourism industry by pivoting away from mass tourism to one which focuses on quality over quantity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261958-high-value-low-impact-hua-hin’s-tourism-industry-and-the-focus-on-quality-not-quantity/

 

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World Sports News - Tuesday 7 June 2022 by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261968-world-sports-news-tuesday-7-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday June 7 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261974-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-june-7-2022/

 

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MoPH: No sign of increased Covid infection after bars and clubs reopened - but caution remains

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's leading Covid-19 spokesman presented an upbeat stance after the latest numbers were issued.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261975-moph-no-sign-of-increased-covid-infection-after-bars-and-clubs-reopened-but-caution-remains/

 

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Crazy Thailand riding: Look no hands!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Riding the highway to hell?

 

Daily News featured the antics of yet another crazy motorcyclist on the Thai roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261976-crazy-thailand-riding-look-no-hands/

 

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Region 7 chief shows off gun cache after "Battle of the Bullies"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Region 7 of the Royal Thai Police in central Thailand had raided 36 places in a crime crackdown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261977-region-7-chief-shows-off-gun-cache-after-battle-of-the-bullies/

 

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Phang Nga: "Lovable" dancing policeman wows Thailand

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported from Phang Nga in southern Thailand where they said a lovable traffic cop just couldn't resist dancing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261978-phang-nga-lovable-dancing-policeman-wows-thailand/

 

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Video: Double rape/ murderer of children nearly lynched at Phetchaburi reenactment

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Nearly gets a kicking!

 

Scenes of utter chaos broke out at a reenactment of the rape and murder of two teens in Phetchaburi, south/central Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261982-video-double-rape-murderer-of-children-nearly-lynched-at-phetchaburi-reenactment/ 

 

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Video: NE motorcyclist going the wrong way seriously injured after riding down 7m hole in the road

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Poh Teck Tung rescue services and police in Samrong were called after a 40 year old motorcyclist from Maha Sarakham drove his Yamaha Fino down an open electrical shaft on Sri Nakharin Road in Samut Prakan last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261984-video-ne-motorcyclist-going-the-wrong-way-seriously-injured-after-riding-down-7m-hole-in-the-road/

 

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Arrested! Yaba crazed NE man makes a bonfire of household items at his parents house 

 

 

INN reported on yet another out of control yaba addict tanked up on the meth drug and alcohol. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261987-arrested-yaba-crazed-ne-man-makes-a-bonfire-of-household-items-at-his-parents-house/

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"The lights were green" says everyone in 3 vehicle collision - "farang's" pick-up overturns

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: What a collision! 3 vehicles at a crossroads near the governor's office

 

The drivers of two vehicles and the passenger in a third all said their lights were on green after an accident near the governor's offices in downtown Udon Thani yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261993-the-lights-were-green-says-everyone-in-3-vehicle-collision-farangs-pick-up-overturns/

 

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PTTEP Starts First CCS Project in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, June 7 (TNA) – PTT Exploration and Production PCL is the first organization to start a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Thailand, at its Arthit gas field in the Gulf of Thailand, in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261995-pttep-starts-first-ccs-project-in-thailand/

 

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Crocs everywhere in Chachoengsao - price plummets meaning farms don't bother to catch escapees 

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded went to the Saochangoke area of Bang Khla district in Chachoengsao province where they interviewed a local kamnan about the number of escaped crocodiles in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261997-crocs-everywhere-in-chachoengsao-price-plummets-meaning-farms-dont-bother-to-catch-escapees/

 

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Agencies Encouraged to Consider Promoting Tourism via Metaverse

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Relevant units are being urged to consider utilizing new innovations, including metaverse technology, to promote tourism in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261999-agencies-encouraged-to-consider-promoting-tourism-via-metaverse/

 

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BMA authorised to manage troubled Green Line BTS train system – Interior Minister

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has the full authority over the troubled Green Line train project, better known as the BTS system, including the controversial operating concession, fares and debts incurred in the construction of the system, according to Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262000-bma-authorised-to-manage-troubled-green-line-bts-train-system-–-interior-minister/

 

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Human Rights groups calls on Thai government to help Rohingya refugees

By Thai Enquirer

 

 

Human rights groups are calling on the Thai government to assist a new group of rescued Rohingya asylum seekers and allow them to determine their refugee status in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262001-human-rights-groups-calls-on-thai-government-to-help-rohingya-refugees/
 

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Five-year-long 30-million baht lottery prize drama finally concludes

 

 

After five years of courtroom battles and out-of-court drama between a teacher and a retired police officer, over who actually owns five first prize lottery tickets worth 30 million baht, the Supreme Court has finally ruled that retired Pol Lt Jaroon Wimoon is the real owner.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262016-five-year-long-30-million-baht-lottery-prize-drama-finally-concludes/

 

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Prisoners to start clearing Bangkok’s drainage system on July 1

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will start hiring prisoners to clear a target of 500km of the capital’s drainage system on July 1st, said Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after a meeting with Corrections Department director-general Ayut Sinthoppan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262018-prisoners-to-start-clearing-bangkok’s-drainage-system-on-july-1/

 

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More Suspects Wanted for Transporting Speed Pills on Ambulance

 

 

BANGKOK, June 7 (TNA) – Police seek warrants for the arrest of a couple who allegedly used an ambulance to transport speed pills from the North to Greater Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262019-more-suspects-wanted-for-transporting-speed-pills-on-ambulance/

 

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Thailand’s Civil Partnership Bill endorsed by cabinet, sent to parliament

 

 

The cabinet approved the Civil Partnership Bill today (Tuesday), which, if made law, will allow a same-sex couple to register their partnership and recognises many rights and privileges enjoyed by heterosexual couples.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262043-thailand’s-civil-partnership-bill-endorsed-by-cabinet-sent-to-parliament/

 

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Srisuwan Janya: Thailand’s master complainer a hero or villain for society?

 

 

Once highly admired for his campaigns against corruption and lack of transparency, social activist Srisuwan Janya is now facing widespread ridicule after he accused new Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt of vote-buying.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262047-srisuwan-janya-thailand’s-master-complainer-a-hero-or-villain-for-society/

 

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30-day visa exemption for Thailand approved for Saudi tourists

 

 

Saudi tourists will be able to visit Thailand and stay for up to 30 days without the need to apply for a visa before their departure, following the cabinet’s approval today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262048-30-day-visa-exemption-for-thailand-approved-for-saudi-tourists/

 

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to continue:

 

Thailand Live Wednesday 8 June 2022
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