THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 18 August 2022

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No Problems from Cannabis Legalization: Health Minister

 

Cannabis has not posed a problem as feared by many parties while its market value has reached 28 billion baht, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269143-no-problems-from-cannabis-legalization-health-minister/

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Government-run website launched to help fight sexual harassment online

 

 

The Thai Government has opened a new website in an effort to protect youth from online sexual harassment, which has reportedly been on the rise, especially against the 11-15 age group.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269119-government-run-website-launched-to-help-fight-sexual-harassment-online/

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ADVERTORIAL

 

Buying Cannabis in Thailand - What you need to know

Thailand's nascent cannabis industry has a flagship online retailer straight out of the legislative

gates.

 

 

09 June 2022 was the dawning of a new age in Thailand. That is not hyperbole or exaggeration.

 

Full advertorial: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269178-buying-cannabis-in-thailand-what-you-need-to-know/

 

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Will the Thai authorities ever tighten up on entertainment licenses?

OPINION

 

Seems the recent Mountain B fire tragedy is opening a can of worms, with authorities trying to find out who are the actual owners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269179-will-the-thai-authorities-ever-tighten-up-on-entertainment-licenses/

 

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Dutch tourist arrested and facing jail time after killing endangered fish on an island excursion 
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The latest arrest of a foreign tourist for breaching Thailand’s strict laws on the conservation of natural resources follows a string of incidents since 2017.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269180-dutch-tourist-arrested-and-facing-jail-time-after-killing-endangered-fish-on-an-island-excursion/

 

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Indian Man Caught At Airport Trying To Smuggle Controlled Wildlife
by TNR Staff 

 

 

A YOUNG Indian man was caught trying to smuggle six types of controlled wildlife totalling 17 of them at Suvarnabhumi Airport August 16, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269181-indian-man-caught-at-airport-trying-to-smuggle-controlled-wildlife/

 

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Agoda says Bangkok is top destination for tourists worldwide, Pattaya 8th most popular
by Namo Vananupong

 

 

 BANGKOK (NNT) - International tourists’ activity has picked up due to the continuous scaling down of COVID-19 restriction measures around the globe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269182-agoda-says-bangkok-is-top-destination-for-tourists-worldwide-pattaya-8th-most-popular/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 18 August by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269185-world-sports-news-thursday-18-august-by-chili-radio/

 

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Tourism minister determined to get 4 am nightlife so Thailand "won't be left behind" - it's all about money

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Khao San checks

 

Tourism and sports minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan was in Khao San Road last night promoting his idea to extend closing of the country's night life until 4 am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269189-tourism-minister-determined-to-get-4-am-nightlife-so-thailand-wont-be-left-behind-its-all-about-money/

 

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Thai Chinese air drill likely to create turbulence in procurement of F35 fighter jets

By Erich Parpart

 

The announcement by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to undertake a joint air exercise with its Chinese counterpart will hamper Thailand’s chance of purchasing F-35 fighter jets from the United States, an academic told Thai Enquirer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269191-thai-chinese-air-drill-likely-to-create-turbulence-in-procurement-of-f35-fighter-jets/

 

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NCB chief says kratom regulations nearly ready - beg's the question "What about weed?"

 

 

Siam Rath carried a report quoting the secretary of the Narcotics Control Board in relation to regulations in the pipeline about kratom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269193-ncb-chief-says-kratom-regulations-nearly-ready-begs-the-question-what-about-weed/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday August 18 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269196-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-august-18-2022/

 

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Big Joke's Odyssey continues: Back to human trafficking and fishing - poster boy cop in Samut Sakhon

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's charismatic cop Lt-Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakpan was in Samut Sakhon yesterday turning his attention back to human trafficking and fishing related issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269199-big-jokes-odyssey-continues-back-to-human-trafficking-and-fishing-poster-boy-cop-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Famous Thai comedian on the scene as top brass investigate theft/attempted rape at salon

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that famous Thai comedian Mum Jokmok was on the scene at a beauty salon in Nonthaburi owned by a girlfriend where there was a robbery and attempted rape. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269204-famous-thai-comedian-on-the-scene-as-top-brass-investigate-theftattempted-rape-at-salon/

 

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Top makeup artist claims she was blanked by former Miss Universe "Sugar"

 

Sanook Thai Caption: "She doesn't want to speak to me"

 

Sanook reported on a story from Thai celebrity circles that was amusing Thai netizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269205-top-makeup-artist-claims-she-was-blanked-by-former-miss-universe-sugar/

 

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Top Monk confused after Thai PM connects Buddhist suffering with electricity price increase

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Monk confused - how can he connect the two?

 

A top monk in Thailand said he was completely confused by comments made by Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha as reported by ASEAN NOW yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269208-top-monk-confused-after-thai-pm-connects-buddhist-suffering-with-electricity-price-increase/

 

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Drunk security guard killed crossing the road for more booze

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported from Samut Prakan where a drunk security guard crossing the road for more booze was hit by a pick-up and died at the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269209-drunk-security-guard-killed-crossing-the-road-for-more-booze/

 

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Bangkok: New governor announces crackdown on illegal parking next month after "Traffy Fondue" study

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Next month you'll be caught for sure!

 

77kaoded reported that new Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt was cracking down on illegal parking in the Thai capital from next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269210-bangkok-new-governor-announces-crackdown-on-illegal-parking-next-month-after-traffy-fondue-study/

 

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Charming! Man stops to change his wiper blades only for a thief to steal pick-up

 

Daily News Thai Caption: All over in a few seconds

 

Daily News reported on a crime that took just a few seconds but has so far been unsolved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269211-charming-man-stops-to-change-his-wiper-blades-only-for-a-thief-to-steal-pick-up/

 

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Mountain B fire aftermath: Sia Yot father of Sia B bailed by Pattaya court for one million baht

 

Daily News Thai Caption: One million baht bail

 

Daily News reported that yesterday the Pattaya court had granted bail in the sum of one million baht to Somyot Panprasong or "Sia Yot".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269212-mountain-b-fire-aftermath-sia-yot-father-of-sia-b-bailed-by-pattaya-court-for-one-million-baht/

 

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Major drug dealer shot in the head in Kanchanaburi by Ratchaburi police after gunfight

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi police were called after a gunfight between police from Ban Pong, Ratchaburi and a drug dealer in a pickup.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269215-major-drug-dealer-shot-in-the-head-in-kanchanaburi-by-ratchaburi-police-after-gunfight/

 

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Update: Man arrested within 24 hours after robbery and attempted rape at salon of "Mum" associate

 

 

Thai Rath reported that great work by the Region 1 police resulted in the arrest of a man less than 24 hours after a robbery and attempted rape at a salon run by an employee of famous Thai comedian Mum Jokmok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269204-famous-thai-comedian-on-the-scene-as-top-brass-investigate-theftattempted-rape-at-salon/?do=findComment&comment=17550160

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Now, is Pheu Thai landslide possible?

OPINION | by Tulsathit Taptim

 

Photo from FB page พรรคเพื่อไทย

 

The answer depends primarily on two factors. The first one is quite ironic considering the Palang Pracharath “conspiracy theory”, which is doing the rounds and not for the first time. The second one has to do with the “frenemy” relationship with the Move Forward Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269216-now-is-pheu-thai-landslide-possible/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Aug 18: Cheap travel options to Thailand, 4am BKK closing locations

 

 

Video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269218-tim-newton-today-aug-18-cheap-travel-options-to-thailand-4am-bkk-closing-locations/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Public consent required for pilot 4am extension of Khao San pub hours

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose its pilot project, to allow pubs and bars in Bangkok’s Khao San area to operate until 4am, instead of 2am, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), but it will have to get consent from the people living in the neighbourhood as well, said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269189-tourism-minister-determined-to-get-4-am-nightlife-so-thailand-wont-be-left-behind-its-all-about-money/?do=findComment&comment=17550385

 

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Man found dead in a bombed-out convenience store in Narathiwat province

 

 

The body of a man was found yesterday (Wednesday) in one of more than a dozen of 7-Eleven and Mini Big C convenience stores, gas stations and communication towers in the three southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, which were attacked by southern insurgents on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269223-man-found-dead-in-a-bombed-out-convenience-store-in-narathiwat-province/

 

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Activist’s bid to seek charter court ruling on PM’s term in office rejected

 

 

Thailand’s ombudsman has rejected a petition, filed by political activist Srisuwan Janya demanding that the ombudsman seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court over Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s 8-year term in office, on the grounds that it has no authority to do so.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269239-activist’s-bid-to-seek-charter-court-ruling-on-pm’s-term-in-office-rejected/

 

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Thailand-Japan exports gain benefits from RCEP

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP is one of the latest free trade agreements that came into effect early this year. The Ministry of Commerce is now promoting this privilege among exporters, particularly those shipping goods to Japan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269240-thailand-japan-exports-gain-benefits-from-rcep/

 

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Investment promotion applications worth 210bn baht in 2022 first half: BOI

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Several businesses applied for investment promotion packages covering projects worth more than 210 billion baht in total during the first half of this year, with substantial growth reported in the automotive and digital parts industries, according to the country’s investment board.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269243-investment-promotion-applications-worth-210bn-baht-in-2022-first-half-boi/

 

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Legendary Actor Sombat Methanee Dies Aged 85

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 18 (TNA) – Veteran film actor and national artist Sombat Methanee died at the age of 85 during sleep at his home in Lat Phrao district on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269244-legendary-actor-sombat-methanee-dies-aged-85/