THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 5 August 2022

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‘Joe Ferrari’ seeks to withdraw his appeal against conviction for killing suspect

 

The mother of convicted police officer Thitisan Uttanaphon, aka “Joe Ferrari”, has asked the court for the withdrawal of an appeal against her son’s conviction, claiming that her son has repented for the crime he committed and is ready to face the prison term.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267977-‘joe-ferrari’-seeks-to-withdraw-his-appeal-against-conviction-for-killing-suspect/

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Indian businessman allegedly beaten by landlord in Pattaya

 

 

An Indian restaurant owner filed a report to Pattaya police after allegedly getting beaten by a Thai landlord for falling behind on his rent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267951-indian-businessman-allegedly-beaten-by-landlord-in-pattaya/

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Where to find unique experiences in Thailand

 

Many are returning to Thailand for the long-awaited vacations, and many will most likely visit the No 1 best tourist attraction namely the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267991-where-to-find-unique-experiences-in-thailand/

 

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Nine suspects in Ubon Ratchathani shootout nabbed, one more death reported

 

 

Police have nine suspects in custody, who were allegedly involved in the shootout in the BIG C car park in the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani last night which has, so far, left three people dead and six injured, as one more of the hospitalised has died.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267971-police-chief-oversees-probe-into-ubon-ratchathani-shootings-one-arrested/?do=findComment&comment=17522668

 

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Murdered Couple Identified As Nigerian Man, Vietnamese Woman

TNR Staff

 

Mugshots of the murdered couple overlaid on a picture of the spot in Korat forest where they were buried. Photo: Sanook.com

 

IN A major progress of a murder case where a couple was found buried naked at a community forest in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province last week police yesterday (August 4) said they have identified them as a Nigerian man and a Vietnamese woman, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267992-murdered-couple-identified-as-nigerian-man-vietnamese-woman/

 

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Girlfriend of German tourist infected with monkeypox tests negative in Phuket for the virus

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

 

Authorities in Phuket this week confirmed that the 25-year-old German man who is believed to have picked up the infection abroad is neither homosexual nor bisexual.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267993-girlfriend-of-german-tourist-infected-with-monkeypox-tests-negative-in-phuket-for-the-virus/

 

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Medical expert warns Thais to avoid sexual contact with foreigners to prevent Monkeypox infections, comments drives anger from expats and foreigners online

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok – Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, a Member of the Medical Council of Thailand, on Tuesday, August 2nd, warned the Thai people to avoid practicing group sexual activities and sexual contact with foreigners to prevent themselves from Monkeypox infection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267898-monkeypox-thais-advised-to-avoid-sexual-contact-with-foreigners-hotels-advised-to-clean-properly/?do=findComment&comment=17522687

 

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Pattaya deputy mayor reportedly disappointed by postponed completion of roadworks

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด

 

Pattaya — The completion of several ongoing roadworks around Pattaya has reportedly been postponed due to the lack of workers affected by the previous wave of Covid-19, the Pattaya deputy mayor revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267995-pattaya-deputy-mayor-reportedly-disappointed-by-postponed-completion-of-roadworks/

 

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Phuket seeking solutions to prevent beach erosion after high tide flooding

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Maikhao, Thalang – Phuket officials are seeking solutions for beach erosion after high tide flooding at beaches in Maikhao, Thalang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267996-phuket-seeking-solutions-to-prevent-beach-erosion-after-high-tide-flooding/

 

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Drunk Indian man reportedly runs amok on Pattaya Walking Street before getting arrested

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Walking Street, Pattaya — A drunk Indian man reportedly ran amok and climbed onto a boxing ring in a nightlife venue on Pattaya Walking Street before getting arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267997-drunk-indian-man-reportedly-runs-amok-on-pattaya-walking-street-before-getting-arrested/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 5 August by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268001-world-sports-news-friday-5-august-by-chili-radio/

 

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Argumentative, spitting naked farang with just bumbag and camera arrested in Pattaya street

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that police captain Sonthaya Khonsap responded to a call about a naked tourist walking in the area of third road in South Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268004-argumentative-spitting-naked-farang-with-just-bumbag-and-camera-arrested-in-pattaya-street/

 

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BREAKING NEWS

 

Devastating fire at Sattahip nightclub claims 13 lives, 20+ injured - multiple explosions heard

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported at 1 am this morning on a devastating fire in a nightclub in Sattahip, Chonburi, central/eastern Thailand that left 13 dead and around 20 severely injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268007-devastating-fire-at-sattahip-nightclub-claims-13-lives-20-injured-multiple-explosions-heard/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday August 5 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268010-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-august-5-2022/

 

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One dead two severely injured in head on horror smash between pick-up and car in Surin

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a horrific head on collision between a pick-up and a car at a crossroads in Surin, NE Thailand last night that left one female teenager dead and two women injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268013-one-dead-two-severely-injured-in-head-on-horror-smash-between-pick-up-and-car-in-surin/

 

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Two million baht's worth of "dangerous" bootleg liquor found in raids at house/condo in Bangkok - two arrested

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

191 police and excise officials armed with search warrants following a sting raided two properties after they became aware that bootleg foreign spirits and wine was being sold online for prices under the market rate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268016-two-million-bahts-worth-of-dangerous-bootleg-liquor-found-in-raids-at-housecondo-in-bangkok-two-arrested/

 

 

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Female college teacher secretly filmed in the shower - husband finds tiny camera in the ceiling

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Female teacher secretly filmed

 

Daily News went to investigate after the discovery of a tiny camera in the ceiling of a bathroom of a female teacher at a college in Wichianburi, Phetchabun, north-central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268018-female-college-teacher-secretly-filmed-in-the-shower-husband-finds-tiny-camera-in-the-ceiling/

 

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Hoodlums/ youngsters fight in Bang Bua Thong - 15 year old shot in the cheek

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Enough of the hijinks already - stop this

 

Sanook reported on a Facebook post video that showed around ten young people fighting with guns in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268020-hoodlums-youngsters-fight-in-bang-bua-thong-15-year-old-shot-in-the-cheek/

 

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Thai Airways avoiding Taiwanese airspace until Sunday amid high tensions

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Thai Airways were avoiding airspace over Taiwan from yesterday August 4th until Sunday 7th. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268027-thai-airways-avoiding-taiwanese-airspace-until-sunday-amid-high-tensions/

 

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Thirteen killed, over 30 injured, in fire at pub in Chon Buri

 

 

Thirteen people – 9 men and 4 women – died and more than 30 were injured in a blaze in a pub in Sattahip district of Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Chon Buri early this morning (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268007-devastating-fire-at-sattahip-nightclub-claims-13-lives-20-injured-multiple-explosions-heard/?do=findComment&comment=17523143

 

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Many Thai authorities searching for  elderly man missing in southern hills for a week

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that officials from four Thai authorities and locals comprising 30 people were looking for a 65 year old man called Chaiwat Saikaew who went missing in the area of Khao Tham Kop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268030-many-thai-authorities-searching-for -elderly-man-missing-in-southern-hills-for-a-week/

 

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Tourism recovery of 30% in Samut Songkhram post pandemic, claims Thai media

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thai media Siam Rath reported that tourism in the central province of Samut Songkhram - famous for its floating markets - was badly hit in the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268032-tourism-recovery-of-30-in-samut-songkhram-post-pandemic-claims-thai-media/

 

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Video: Shooting in Phetchaburi results in death - road rage over "cutting in front" incident

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Cap: Eight shots fired!!! Cutting in front road rage incident

 

77kaoded reported from Phetchaburi in south/central Thailand where an arrest was made within an hour after a road rage shooting incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268033-video-shooting-in-phetchaburi-results-in-death-road-rage-over-cutting-in-front-incident/

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Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai international airport resumes operations Friday

 

 

The Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai international airport has resumed normal operations today (Friday) after its closure last Saturday. The first flight will be Thai Vietjet Air, scheduled to arrive from Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok at 6pm, followed by a return flight to Bangkok at 7.55pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268038-mae-fah-luang-chiang-rai-international-airport-resumes-operations-friday/

 

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Thailand’s fourth monkeypox case – first woman – confirmed

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced the discovery of the country’s fourth confirmed monkeypox case today (Friday), in a 22-year-old Thai woman, the first infection in a female found in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268046-thailand’s-fourth-monkeypox-case-–-first-woman-–-confirmed/

 

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Romania Pledges Cooperation with Thailand on Cybersecurity

by Krajangwit Johjit 

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - During a recent meeting with Thai authorities in Bangkok, the head of Romania’s IT committee vowed to work with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) on digital technologies and cybersecurity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268047-romania-pledges-cooperation-with-thailand-on-cybersecurity/

 

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Thailand’s fourth monkeypox case – first woman – confirmed

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced the discovery of the country’s fourth confirmed monkeypox case today (Friday), in a 22-year-old Thai woman, the first infection in a female found in the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268063-thailand’s-fourth-monkeypox-case-–-first-woman-–-confirmed/

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Romania Pledges Cooperation with Thailand on Cybersecurity

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - During a recent meeting with Thai authorities in Bangkok, the head of Romania’s IT committee vowed to work with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) on digital technologies and cybersecurity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268064-romania-pledges-cooperation-with-thailand-on-cybersecurity/

 

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KBank Aims for Service Expansion in Vietnam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Kasikornbank (KBank) has announced its commitment to expand its services in Vietnam to strengthen its service network within the AEC+3 (ASEAN plus Japan, China, and South Korea).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268065-kbank-aims-for-service-expansion-in-vietnam/

 

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PM Wants Nationwide Entertainment Venues Checked

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 5 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha sent his condolences to victims of the pub fire in Chon Buri province and ordered administrative officials and police to check the safety of entertainment places nationwide, impose preventative measures, find culprits and help victims and their families.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268066-pm-wants-nationwide-entertainment-venues-checked/