THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 22 August 2022

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Prominent Thai doctors against extended nightlife closing times, claim tourists don’t come to Thailand to party but for beaches and temples
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Thailand – Prominent Thai doctors have warned about the proposal of a 4:00 A.M. closing time extension for nightlife venues in tourist zones which will cause more road deaths, crime, and personal accidents as there is more time to drink alcohol, according to them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269503-prominent-thai-doctors-against-extended-nightlife-closing-times-claim-tourists-don’t-come-to-thailand-to-party-but-for-beaches-and-temples/

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House Committee Reveals Key Cannabis & Hemp Bill Features

By Editor

 

 

The National News Bureau of Thailand (NBT) has reported that Committee spokesperson Parnthep Pourpongpan has revealed key points of the cannabis and hemp usage bill, which will soon be heard in parliament for a second reading.  The Bill is described as being to help ensure that these plants do not impact public safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269505-house-committee-reveals-key-cannabis-hemp-bill-features/

 

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Enforcement of Thailand’s new safety belt law pending edict from police
 

 

Thailand’s Land Traffic Act B.E. 2565 (2022AD), which mandates that all passengers in private and public transport vehicles, except buses, wear safety belts, will be enforced once the Royal Thai Police have issued an edict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269506-enforcement-of-thailand’s-new-safety-belt-law-pending-edict-from-police/

 

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Couple stabbed to death at mall in Pathum Thani

 

 

A couple were stabbed to death at a shopping mall in Thailand’s Pathum Thani province last Saturday, following a heated argument and a brawl with the owner of a beauty salon, according to the Facebook page of the Ruamkatanyu Volunteer Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269507-couple-stabbed-to-death-at-mall-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Accident at Skytrain Station not caused by escalator malfunction, but by overcrowding, according to BTS Skytrain’s statement
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – BTS Skytrain released a statement regarding a reported malfunctioned escalator at BTS Surasak station on Saturday evening, August 20th, which injured nearly 30 people, stating that the accident was not caused by the malfunction but by overcrowding at the escalator.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269508-accident-at-skytrain-station-not-caused-by-escalator-malfunction-but-by-overcrowding-according-to-bts-skytrain’s-statement/

 

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Intoxicated woman bites off part of a tourist’s ear on a baht bus in Pattaya
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Banglamung, Chonburi – A Thai-American tourist was rushed to a local hospital after reportedly being bitten on his ear by a Thai intoxicated woman at the intersection of the Second Road, South Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269509-intoxicated-woman-bites-off-part-of-a-tourist’s-ear-on-a-baht-bus-in-pattaya/

 

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Local massage vendors in Phuket protest over foreign investors allegedly operating shops at much lower prices
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – About 80 local massage vendors in Phuket protested at the Phuket City Hall complaining about massage shops which were allegedly being invested in by foreigners operating with much lower prices, hurting their business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269510-local-massage-vendors-in-phuket-protest-over-foreign-investors-allegedly-operating-shops-at-much-lower-prices/

 

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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Rohypnol Sales
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Government agencies have been instructed to crack down on manufacturers and vendors who illegally produce or sell Rohypnol in order to help prevent drug abuse among teenagers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269511-authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-rohypnol-sales/

 

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Flights Between Thailand and China Likely to Increase in September
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Passenger flights between Thailand and China could see a five-fold increase in September, as authorities discuss adding more scheduled flights between the two nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269512-flights-between-thailand-and-china-likely-to-increase-in-september/

 

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Salon owner surrendered to Pathum Thani police after allegedly stabbing couple to death over bad haircut quarrel
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Pathum Thani – A salon owner, 50, has turned himself in to Pak Khlong Rangsit District Police Station after reportedly stabbing an extra actress and her husband to death at a salon located in Tesco Lotus Department Store in Pathum Thani on Saturday, August 20th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269507-couple-stabbed-to-death-at-mall-in-pathum-thani/?do=findComment&comment=17557215

 

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Justice Minister gives compensation worth two million baht to families of 19 deceased victims of Mountain B nightclub fire
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

 

Sattahip — Justice Minister gave compensation worth two million baht to the families of the 19 deceased victims of the Mountain B nightclub fire, saying he would consider asking the Department of the Special Investigation (DSI) to treat this case as a special case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269513-justice-minister-gives-compensation-worth-two-million-baht-to-families-of-19-deceased-victims-of-mountain-b-nightclub-fire/

 

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Two men fall into deep well in Pattaya after cover breaks, one killed
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: รักสยาม นิวส์

Pattaya — Two Thai men fell into an extremely deep well after its cover, on which they were sitting and chatting, broke, killing one 47-year-old man while the other 60-year-old man miraculously survived.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269514-two-men-fall-into-deep-well-in-pattaya-after-cover-breaks-one-killed/

 

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Background to the Forex-3D swindle

 

 

Forex-3D is the name of the foreign exchange futures investment scheme created by a forex brokerage company, “RMS Familia”. It was established in 2015, with a young man, named Apiruk Kothi, as the chief executive officer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269515-background-to-the-forex-3d-swindle/

 

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Will Thailand have to get involved in the South China Sea tensions

 

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The senior diplomats have been flying around Asia this month as China ramped up its muscles with a huge display of military hardware close to Taiwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269516-will-thailand-have-to-get-involved-in-the-south-china-sea-tensions/

 

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Two districts in Phetchabun province face the worst flooding in 60 years

 

 

People living in the Lom Sak and Lom Kao districts of Thailand’s northern province of Phetchabun are facing what is being described as the worst flooding in 60 years, following heavy rain last night, according to Surin Chanthawong, chief of the Pa Sak River basin survey station yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269517-two-districts-in-phetchabun-province-face-the-worst-flooding-in-60-years/

 

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Thai police smash a major drug trafficking gang in Pathum Thani

 

 

Police have smashed a major drug trafficking gang in Pathum Thani province, arresting at least five suspects, seizing 3.4 million methamphetamine tablets and impounding 15 million baht in assets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269519-thai-police-smash-a-major-drug-trafficking-gang-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Skeleton found near viewpoint in Wichit
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Wichit – A skeleton was found near a viewpoint in Wichit, August 20th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269520-skeleton-found-near-viewpoint-in-wichit/

 

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Phuket Tourist Police warns about rental of motor vehicles without proper licenses
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Tourist Police has issued a warning about rental vehicles without a proper driving license.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269521-phuket-tourist-police-warns-about-rental-of-motor-vehicles-without-proper-licenses/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 22 August by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269525-world-sports-news-monday-22-august-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday August 22 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269526-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-august-22-2022/

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Outrage as "Nong Nat" struts her stuff at 'school' - sexy porn star hits back at 'keyboard warriors'

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Sexy Thai porn star Nat Kejsarin Chaichalermphol - better known as Nong Nat - hit back at her critics after a performance on stage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269536-outrage-as-nong-nat-struts-her-stuff-at-school-sexy-porn-star-hits-back-at-keyboard-warriors/

 

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Police woman who kept 30-year-old soldier as a slave rocks Thailand, exposing a dark culture
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connorin

 

Explosive details of a woman’s 2-year nightmare as a slave within the house of a serving Special Branch police woman who claimed to be the mistress or minor wife of a Thai senator have sparked calls for investigations to be carried out and full transparency to allay public concern and anger.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269303-employee-goes-to-the-police-claiming-that-famous-senators-wife-a-cop-sadistically-attacked-her-over-two-year-period/

 

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Thai police tell public to stop "three beeps" craze - it's dangerous and you'll be fined 500 baht

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the latest viral craze on the internet saying it was dangerous and illegal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269550-thai-police-tell-public-to-stop-three-beeps-craze-its-dangerous-and-youll-be-fined-500-baht/

 

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Manager arrested for multiple offences after human trafficking police raid downtown Khon Kaen pub

 

Daily News Thai Caption: No licence

 

Thailand's chief of the human trafficking police (ATPD) Pol Maj-Gen Wiwat Khamchamnan sent in his men and the Muang Khon Kaen police to arrest the manager of "Vachira - Juatttt" pub in downtown Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269554-manager-arrested-for-multiple-offences-after-human-trafficking-police-raid-downtown-khon-kaen-pub/

 

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‘Impractical’ Seatbelt Law Changes DowngradedBy Editor

by Editor

 

 

People riding inside a truck or passengers riding in its cargo bed will be exempt from Thailand’s upcoming seat belt law that takes effect on September 5th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269506-enforcement-of-thailand’s-new-safety-belt-law-pending-edict-from-police/?do=findComment&comment=17557910

 

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Actress Pinky facing 50,000 year sentence claims popular TV show host

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Possible 50,000 year sentence
 

Sanook reported comments made by popular TV show host Kendo or Kriangkaimas Phajonsunthorn at the tail end of last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269558-actress-pinky-facing-50000-year-sentence-claims-popular-tv-show-host/

 

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Man douses pick-up in gasoline to get back at his ex who went and married someone else

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Burnt to get back at his wife

 

Phrapradaeng police and fire services were called to a burning Isuzu D-Max with Yasothon plates. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269559-man-douses-pick-up-in-gasoline-to-get-back-at-his-ex-who-went-and-married-someone-else/

 

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Owners Warned Of Potential Unused Land Seizures

By Editor

 

 

Vacant land owners in Thailand are being told to make use of their undeveloped land plots to avoid their property being seized under the Land Code Act.  The government is able to enforce Section 6 of the law, which allows for the seizure of privately owned vacant land that has been undeveloped for 10 consecutive years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269560-owners-warned-of-potential-unused-land-seizures/

 

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"Everything must come to an end" - Chuwit comes up with "Four noble truths" as Prayuth faces finale

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Critic and firebrand former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit went on his Facebook page to comment about what he saw as the dying embers of the Prayuth Chan-ocha rule, reported Siam Rath. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269561-everything-must-come-to-an-end-chuwit-comes-up-with-four-noble-truths-as-prayuth-faces-finale/

 

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CCSA to decide next month whether to lift emergency decree

 

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will meet in September to consider whether the state of emergency, put in place to control the spread of the disease in March 2020, will be lifted, newly-appointed Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269562-ccsa-to-decide-next-month-whether-to-lift-emergency-decree/