THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 10 August 2022

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Cabinet Plans Airport City in Eastern Economic Corridor

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The cabinet approved the Airport City project that will be implemented in the Eastern Economic Corridor and will serve visiting travelers and businesspeople with comprehensive tourist services and recreational activities, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268382-cabinet-plans-airport-city-in-eastern-economic-corridor/

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Construction of elevated motorway on Rama II Road halted for safety checks

 

 

The Thai Highways Department has ordered the suspension of the construction of the elevated motorway on the Rama II highway until this Friday, to allow inspectors to check the safety measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268362-construction-of-elevated-motorway-on-rama-ii-road-halted-for-safety-checks/

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Growing concerns about sleep called Coronasomnia

OPINION

 

 

Disrupted sleep has been a hallmark of the COVID-19 pandemic for many of us living in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268397-growing-concerns-about-sleep-called-coronasomnia/

 

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Thai cabinet approves Eastern Economic Corridor free trade zone

 

 

The cabinet approved a proposal from the EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) Policy Committee yesterday (Tuesday) to upgrade the status of the EEC from a “special economic zone”to a “free trade zone”, in which incentives, such as income tax breaks, further easing of employment restrictions for foreigners, VAT exemption for tourists buying goods there and permits for 24-hour of recreational activities and liquor sales will be granted to businesses in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268382-cabinet-plans-airport-city-in-eastern-economic-corridor/?do=findComment&comment=17532436

 

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Thai Airways flies high as numbers skyrocket as it flies tourists into the kingdom from Europe

by Joseph O' Connorin

 

Minister of Finance Arkhom Termpittayapaisith (right centre) revealed on Monday that Thailand’s state banks can facilitate the financial requirements of Thai Airways as its operating performance has improved

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268399-thai-airways-flies-high-as-numbers-skyrocket-as-it-flies-tourists-into-the-kingdom-from-europe/

 

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‘Banana Feeding’ Scandal: Prawit Dismisses Allegations Rocking Party, Foundation

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan flanked by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, left, and Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, right

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER PRAWIT Wongsuwan today (August 9) categorically dismissed allegations that he had secretly handed out kickbacks in cash to a dozen MPs currently attached to six splinter parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268400-‘banana-feeding’-scandal-prawit-dismisses-allegations-rocking-party-foundation/

 

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Prayut Cannot Be Compared With Prem Over Years In Power: Wissanu
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, and late statesman Prem Tinsulanonda, left,

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER WISSANU Krea-ngam said today (August 9) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cannot be compared with the late statesman Prem Tinsulanonda as to whether the former may ever step down after eight years in power.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268401-prayut-cannot-be-compared-with-prem-over-years-in-power-wissanu/

 

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Thai Drama Director Freed, Myanmar Junta Says He Wasn’t Kidnapped
TNR Staff

 

Ramai giving wai from the van after being brought to Mae Sai checkpoint from Tachileik in Myanmar. Photo: Sanook.com

 

THE Thai drama director held by Red Wa ethnic group at their stronghold in Myanmar since the beginning of this year with 24 million baht ransom demanded for his freedom was released by Myanmar junta troops yesterday (August 9).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268402-thai-drama-director-freed-myanmar-junta-says-he-wasn’t-kidnapped/

 

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Illegal gatherings could face hefty 2-year imprisonment or 40,000-baht fine, Thai police warn
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: iLaw

National – The Royal Thai Police on Monday, August 8th, warned the public of large gatherings and mingling as they could face 2 years of imprisonment or a fine of 40,000 baht for violating the regulations to prevent Covid-19 spread.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268403-illegal-gatherings-could-face-hefty-2-year-imprisonment-or-40000-baht-fine-thai-police-warn/

 

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Phuket expects 150,000 more Indian tourists this year generating more than 7.5 billion baht after roadshow in India
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket is expecting more Indian tourists which will generate more than 7.5 billion baht this year, 2022, after a recent roadshow in India, according to relevant officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268404-phuket-expects-150000-more-indian-tourists-this-year-generating-more-than-75-billion-baht-after-roadshow-in-india/

 

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World Sports News - Wednesday 10 August by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268412-world-sports-news-wednesday-10-august-by-chili-radio/

 

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Demand from Thai, Chinese and Russian buyers sees price of beachfront land in Hua Hin hit 150 million THB per rai: Colliers
By Online Reporter

 

 

Demand for beachfront condominium units in Hua Hin has meant the price of land along the beach can be as high as 150 million baht per rai. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268414-demand-from-thai-chinese-and-russian-buyers-sees-price-of-beachfront-land-in-hua-hin-hit-150-million-thb-per-rai-colliers/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday August 10 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268420-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-august-10-2022/

 

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Mountain B: Owner makes merit as 50,000 initial compensation paid to victims' families - some not happy

 

Daily News Thai Caption: First 50,000 baht compensation payment

 

Daily News reported that the owner of Mountain B where a devastating fire last week killed 15 and injured dozens has started paying compensation to the victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268424-mountain-b-owner-makes-merit-as-50000-initial-compensation-paid-to-victims-families-some-not-happy/

 

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Democrat ready to move on after it rids of ‘festering pus’ as politicians jump ship ahead of polls

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong

 

Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit said on Tuesday that his party is not affected by recent resignations of high-profile members, saying that they can be replaced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268427-democrat-ready-to-move-on-after-it-rids-of-‘festering-pus’-as-politicians-jump-ship-ahead-of-polls/

 

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"First beached whale in Krabi" hauled away by backhoe

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath published a sad picture of a large beached whale being hauled away by backhoe before being buried in southern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268428-first-beached-whale-in-krabi-hauled-away-by-backhoe/

 

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Mae Rampung and Koh Samet traders file for 38MB+ damages over oil spill in Rayong

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A group of 38 traders, resort owners and restaurant owners from Mae Rampung beach and Koh Samet files for damages in the sum of more than 38 million baht over the oil spill that severely damaged the Rayong coast back in January. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268430-mae-rampung-and-koh-samet-traders-file-for-38mb-damages-over-oil-spill-in-rayong/

 

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Thai murder reenactment video: Mum of victim tries to kick murderess in the head as she apologizes for killing son

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath published a video of the reenactment of a murder that took place early Monday morning outside a plastic store at the See Mum Muang market in Lamlukka, Pathum Thani north of the Thai capital Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268434-thai-murder-reenactment-video-mum-of-victim-tries-to-kick-murderess-in-the-head-as-she-apologizes-for-killing-son/

 

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Video: Gas spewing canister on back of pick-up - "chilled" delivery man!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: So dangerous

 

Daily News reported on a TikTok video of about ten seconds posted by amiteo217 that showed a rusty old gas tank on the back of a pick-up spewing gas. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268435-video-gas-spewing-canister-on-back-of-pick-up-chilled-delivery-man/

 

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Toad travelled 6,000 miles from Thailand to Wales stowed away in student's suitcase

Hannah Turian got the fright of her life when she saw the creature had leapt out of her luggage

By Benjamin Summer

WALES NEWS

 

A live toad was the last thing Hannah expected when unpacking her suitcase (Image: HANNAH TURIAN)

 

A student was terrified when a toad appeared out of her suitcase after a journey back from Thailand. Hannah Turian, who just completed the second year of her psychology degree, had travelled to Thailand to volunteer in a school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268438-toad-travelled-6000-miles-from-thailand-to-wales-stowed-away-in-students-suitcase/

 

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Police in NE shoot Ya Ba crazed man dead at temple

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Nearly stabbed too

 

Daily News reported on the shooting of a Ya Ba crazed man by police at a temple in NE Thailand after he threatened to stab an officer he had already attacked. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268440-police-in-ne-shoot-ya-ba-crazed-man-dead-at-temple/

 

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Leaked papers suggest issue of Prayut’s 8-years was discussed by charter drafting committee ahead of drafting

ByThai Enquirer

 

 

The contentious issue of whether the 2014 coup leader and current Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, is going to breach the 8-year term limit of the Prime Ministership, continues to be the talk of the town with the latest information released showing that the term count began when Gen Prayut became Prime Minister in 2014.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268442-leaked-papers-suggest-issue-of-prayut’s-8-years-was-discussed-by-charter-drafting-committee-ahead-of-drafting/

 

 

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Video: Knife wielding man "high on meth" causes restaurant customers to scatter in fear

 

Sanook Thai Caption: All the customers clear out

 

Sanook published a five minute+ video from two CCTV angles when trouble raged in a moo katha (pork BBQ) restaurant in the Bang Yi Khan police jurisdiction in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268449-video-knife-wielding-man-high-on-meth-causes-restaurant-customers-to-scatter-in-fear/

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All-out Efforts Done to Protect Bangkok from Flooding

 

 

PATHUM THANI, Aug 10 (TNA) – The director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department has ordered subordinates to collaboratively manage their pump stations connected to the drainage system of Bangkok to protect the capital from flooding as water from the North and high tides will converge on Aug 10-16.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268450-all-out-efforts-done-to-protect-bangkok-from-flooding/

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Hapless, drunk would-be thief spends night in sushi shop - then leaves his licence behind

 

Sanook Thai  Caption: Couldn't steal so takes a nap

 

Sanook reported on the antics of a presumably drunk man who tried to steal from a sushi shop in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268451-hapless-drunk-would-be-thief-spends-night-in-sushi-shop-then-leaves-his-licence-behind/

 

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New seat belt rules to apply from September

By Editor

 

 

Not wearing a seat belt in any seat of a car in Thailand will soon be punishable by a 2,000 baht fine. The rule will come into effect 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette on September 5, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268452-new-seat-belt-rules-to-apply-from-september/

 

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Pattaya doing something about the hanging wires after social media shaming by foreign tourist

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that City Hall in Pattaya were doing something about the city's infamous hanging wires after a shaming on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268454-pattaya-doing-something-about-the-hanging-wires-after-social-media-shaming-by-foreign-tourist/

 

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Video: Drugged deliveryman leads police on 100KM chase across five provinces after going through checkpoint

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Dramatic video footage published by 77kaoded showed the moment a Hino truck took off at a police checkpoint in the North Samrong area of Samut Prakan. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268456-video-drugged-deliveryman-leads-police-on-100km-chase-across-five-provinces-after-going-through-checkpoint/

 

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Bangkok governor Chadchart thanks firebrand Chuwit for his nightclub tips

 

Picture: INN

 

INN carried a report in which the new governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sillipunt thanked former politician, ex-convict and firebrand TV host Chuwit Kamolwisit for his tips on which nightclubs to investigate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268460-bangkok-governor-chadchart-thanks-firebrand-chuwit-for-his-nightclub-tips/

 

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DPM Prawit claims Prayut may be able to stay on as Thai PM for 2 more years

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may be able to remain in office for two more years, if the Constitutional Court rules that his 8-year term does not come to an end by August 24th, as posited by opposition parties and anti-Prayut political groups, said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan yesterday (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268472-dpm-prawit-claims-prayut-may-be-able-to-stay-on-as-thai-pm-for-2-more-years/