THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 16 July 2022

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Fourth Army Region commander injured in helicopter crash-landing

 

Fourth Army Region commander, Lt-Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, and five other people were injured when the army Blackhawk helicopter in which they were travelling crash-landed in a rubber plantation in the Thepa district of Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla this morning (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266035-fourth-army-region-commander-injured-in-helicopter-crash-landing/

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Skeleton reportedly belonging to a missing 79-year-old Canadian man found in an abandoned field

 

 

A hotel housekeeper stumbled upon a skeleton that reportedly belonged to a missing 79-year-old Canadian man in an abandoned field behind a hotel in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266044-skeleton-reportedly-belonging-to-a-missing-79-year-old-canadian-man-found-in-an-abandoned-field/

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Thailand to Tighten Air Quality Safety Standards

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Environmental Board has approved the Pollution Control Department’s proposal to tighten the air quality safety standard by reducing the acceptable level of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere from an average of 50 micrograms per cubic meter (g/m3) per 24 hours to 37.5 g/m3 per 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266038-thailand-to-tighten-air-quality-safety-standards/

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Thailand eyes 1 million new expats with 10 year visas and land ownership

By Online Reporter

 

Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. File photo

 

Thailand hopes that offering 10 year visas and the option to own land for residential use will help to attract 1 million new expats, which in turn will generate over 1 trillion baht to the local economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266053-select-foreigners-can-own-016-hectares-1-rai-for-residential-use-in-thailand-from-september/?do=findComment&comment=17482586

 

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Thailand’s new policy on land ownership rights aims to boost domestic economy among high-potential foreigners, government says

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

Bangkok – The Thai government has clarified in that the policy of land ownership rights to attract high-potential foreigners that it only aims to allow specific foreign investors for housing with not more than 1 rai in specified areas, without selling the entire land.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266053-select-foreigners-can-own-016-hectares-1-rai-for-residential-use-in-thailand-from-september/?do=findComment&comment=17482592

 

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Cannabis and hemp will become a top new tourism trend in Thailand and a positive soft power, Bhumjaithai MP says

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – Suphachai Jaismut, Bhumjaithai party-listed MP and member of the Cannabis Act Drafting Committee, insisted that the decriminalization of cannabis and hemp will become a new tourism trend for Thailand rather than a negative soft power.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266065-cannabis-and-hemp-will-become-a-top-new-tourism-trend-in-thailand-and-a-positive-soft-power-bhumjaithai-mp-says/

 

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Thai destinations and hotels place well in Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards 2022’

Accolades include Chiang Mai and Bangkok among best cities, Phuket among best islands, and five Thai resorts among the 10 best resorts in Southeast Asia.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

Doi Luang Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai (file photo)

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that a number of destinations and hotels in Thailand have performed impressively in the ‘World’s Best Awards 2022’ from Travel + Leisure, including Chiang Mai and Bangkok, who were named among the best 25 cities worldwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266066-thai-destinations-and-hotels-place-well-in-travel-leisure’s-‘world’s-best-awards-2022’/

 

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Two foreign tourists rescued after battling with waves at Kata Beach

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kata, Phuket – Two foreign tourists were rescued after battling with waves at Kata Beach, the same beach and the same day that two other tourists passed away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266069-two-foreign-tourists-rescued-after-battling-with-waves-at-kata-beach/

 

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Annoying Arab/Indian motorcycle gang busted by Pattaya traffic police

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the Muang Pattaya traffic police set up  roadblocks to stop a large gang of Arab and Indian motorcyclists annoying residents following complaints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266074-annoying-arabindian-motorcycle-gang-busted-by-pattaya-traffic-police/

 

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Victims of call center crime worth 76 million baht appeal to activist Paweena Hongsakul for help

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A group of 156 victims of call center fraud worth 76 million baht represented by Portnthip Withayawornphat, 51, a foreign NGO rep and designer Sawin Phianphithak, 51, went to ask social activist Paweena Hongsakul for help yesterday at the foundation that bears her name in Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266075-victims-of-call-center-crime-worth-76-million-baht-appeal-to-activist-paweena-hongsakul-for-help/

 

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Kui Buri sponsorship benefitting wildlife and the community

By Editor

 

 

The population of elephants and other wildlife at the Kui Buri National Park are benefitting from the sponsorship of Siam Winery, operators of Hua Hin’s Monsoon Valley Vineyard, for the Protect Wildlife of Kui Buri project, an initiative funded every year since 2009.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266076-kui-buri-sponsorship-benefitting-wildlife-and-the-community/

 

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Issuing arrest warrants for persistent non-payers of traffic fines not OTT but a safety matter, says courts rep

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The spokesman for the courts of justice has essentially backed up plans that the Royal Thai Police have to ultimately arrest persistent traffic offenders who don't pay fines. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266077-issuing-arrest-warrants-for-persistent-non-payers-of-traffic-fines-not-ott-but-a-safety-matter-says-courts-rep/

 

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Provincial councillor in "miracle escape" - lots of amulets around his neck, now for the lottery

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na continued their fascination with accident survivors, amulets and the lottery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266079-provincial-councillor-in-miracle-escape-lots-of-amulets-around-his-neck-now-for-the-lottery/

 

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Samui residents show opposition to proposed increase in ferry passenger charges

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Samui residents oppose ferry price increase

 

Naew Na reported from the municipal offices on Koh Samui in southern Thailand where mayor Ramnet Jaikwang and a host of other local officials heard the opinions of Samui residents regarding increase in ferry charges from the mainland in line with the current economic situation. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266080-samui-residents-show-opposition-to-proposed-increase-in-ferry-passenger-charges/

 

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Thailand's meals: Yet more complaints about measly food portions - this time noodles

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media continued their reporting of complaints about measly food portions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266083-thailands-meals-yet-more-complaints-about-measly-food-portions-this-time-noodles/

 

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They say travel broadens the mind - they’ve obviously never met a tourist!

OPINION | by Rooster

 

 

My first flight was in October 1980 and I was 19. It scared me witless. After the initial ascent the plane seemed to drop and I was convinced I’d never see my 20th birthday. I made it to Paris but I’ve been terrified of flying my whole life. I just don’t understand how heavy objects without feathers remain airborne. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266084-they-say-travel-broadens-the-mind-they’ve-obviously-never-met-a-tourist/

 

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Thailand's strays: "All animals deserve to live" - rescue called after dog muzzled by wire rope

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Strays have feelings too

 

Aghast locals at a sugar factory in Bang Bung, Chonburi, eastern Thailand, called rescue services after finding a very distressed male dog in a tight wire rope muzzle that was causing a nasty swelling. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266085-thailands-strays-all-animals-deserve-to-live-rescue-called-after-dog-muzzled-by-wire-rope/

 

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Can Thammanat deliver death blow to teetering govt in censure debate?

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

“Anything can happen in Thai politics” was Thai Economic Party leader Thammanat Prompow’s reply when asked about the possibility of allying with the opposition Pheu Thai Party after the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266087-can-thammanat-deliver-death-blow-to-teetering-govt-in-censure-debate/

 

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Amazing Thailand: Primary school kid goes to school on an elephant!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that netizens were having a good laugh about a child in Buriram in the north east going to school on an elephant. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266090-amazing-thailand-primary-school-kid-goes-to-school-on-an-elephant/

 

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