THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 26 August 2022

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"Thanks to everyone from the bottom of this little girl's heart" - HIV girl overwhelmed by generosity

 

The 17 year old girl in Chainat who has had HIV since she was in her mother's womb, been bullied and faced stigma has been overwhelmed by the generosity of Thais and foreigners alike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269988-thanks-to-everyone-from-the-bottom-of-this-little-girls-heart-hiv-girl-overwhelmed-by-generosity/

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Weeks of tension, tightropes and looking over shoulders

 

 

A major political suspense is materializing following Wednesday’s Constitutional Court decision to suspend Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from duty. But it will also a period when everyone is restless, has to be extremely careful, and can never really trust anybody else, be it friends or foes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269993-weeks-of-tension-tightropes-and-looking-over-shoulders/

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What power does Prawit have as acting PM?
 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan

The decision by the Constitutional Court to suspend Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from active duty might have fallen short of the expectations of the opposition bloc and anti-government demonstrators, but should help lower the political temperature — at least for the time being, according to political analysts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269991-what-power-does-prawit-have-as-acting-pm/

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Where does Bangkok figure on the Asian pollution index?

 

Pollution is one of the main causes of global warming and it is a concern for everyone around the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270010-where-does-bangkok-figure-on-the-asian-pollution-index/

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Move To Clear Dead Cables In Bangkok With 50% Useless
TNR Staff

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt overseeing the removal of dead cables on Thonglor road. Photos: Naewna

 

BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittiphan supervised the removal of dead cables at Thonglor road today (August 25) to speed up a project to tidy up communication lines running through 800 kilometres of the metropolis within two years, Naewna newspaper said. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270011-move-to-clear-dead-cables-in-bangkok-with-50-useless/

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Prayut No Longer Politically Righteous To Come Back: Academics
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: INN News

 

PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha who has been ordered by court to stop performing as of yesterday is no longer politically righteous to come back as head of government, commented academics today (August 25).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270012-prayut-no-longer-politically-righteous-to-come-back-academics/

 

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Man Who Robbed Illegal Casino Now Afraid Of Being Killed
TNR Staff

 

Mac Anusawaree, right, and Hone-Krasae programme host Noom Kanchai, left. The Thai headline says, “Mac afraid of being killed.” Photo: Sanook

A MAN who robbed an illegal fan-tan casino in Din Daeng area last night (August 24) phoned a popular television programme asking the Justice Ministry for mercy as he is now afraid of being killed, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270014-man-who-robbed-illegal-casino-now-afraid-of-being-killed/

 

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Thai runners in Ironman Copenhagen
by Gregers Møller

 

Ingkanont Pipatpon finished the Ironman 2022 in Copenhagen in 9 hours and 15 minutes and became the overall number 65 athlete to finish the race.

There were eight Thai athletes among the many foreign athletes participating in this year’s Ironman in Copenhagen on 20 August 2022. In total there were 2336 athletes competing in the race.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270015-thai-runners-in-ironman-copenhagen/

 

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Government spokespersons team asserts work of government unimpeded by court order
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The government spokespersons team has asserted country’s administration will be interrupted despite the court order for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to temporarily suspend work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270016-government-spokespersons-team-asserts-work-of-government-unimpeded-by-court-order/

 

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Malaysian Health Minister observes Thailand mental health hospital operations
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Malaysia’s Minister of Health has observed the operations of Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry, a mental health facility in Bangkok. This visit is a part of the effort to tighten Thailand-Malaysia cooperation on mental health services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270017-malaysian-health-minister-observes-thailand-mental-health-hospital-operations/

 

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U.S. praises Thailand’s COVID-19 response
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has received praises for its effective COVID-19 response and health security from the United States at the APEC meeting on health. The country has pledged to provide support in pursuit of global health security on laboratory systems and workforce development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270018-us-praises-thailand’s-covid-19-response/

 

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Gen Prayut Chairs Defense Council Meeting

 

 

BANGKOK,  (TNA) – Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stayed at his residence and chaired a meeting of the Defense Council via video conference Thursday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270019-gen-prayut-chairs-defense-council-meeting/

 

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COVID, Country Closure Raise Household Debts

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Past COVID-19 outbreaks and arrival restrictions caused Thai household debts to keep rising, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270020-covid-country-closure-raise-household-debts/

 

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Motorcyclist fatally slams into concrete barrier on motorway in Sri Racha
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Sri Racha — An unidentified Thai motorcyclist fatally slammed into a concrete barrier on a motorway leading to Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270021-motorcyclist-fatally-slams-into-concrete-barrier-on-motorway-in-sri-racha/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 26 August by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270026-world-sports-news-friday-26-august-by-chili-radio/

 

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Mountain B club owner selling up after devastating fire that killed 20

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that the owner of Mountain bar and bistro (Mountain B) has advertised it is for sale.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270028-mountain-b-club-owner-selling-up-after-devastating-fire-that-killed-20/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday August 26 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270032-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-august-26-2022/

 

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Woman, 54, gets locked in her bathroom for three days - writes farewell message on the wall before rescue

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on an extraordinary tale of a small 54 year old woman who managed to lock herself in her own ensuite bathroom at a townhouse in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270034-woman-54-gets-locked-in-her-bathroom-for-three-days-writes-farewell-message-on-the-wall-before-rescue/

 

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Driver surrenders to police and is fined 5,000 baht by court after nearly killing "Whitey" at NE Big C

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Driver surrenders (to police)

 

Daily News followed up on the case of a female dog name "Jao Khao" (Whitey) that was injured when a black car ran over her near the entrance to Big C in Phetchabun, north eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270041-driver-surrenders-to-police-and-is-fined-5000-baht-by-court-after-nearly-killing-whitey-at-ne-big-c/

 

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Neighbor gets message from the spirit world before finding man dead in bed

 

Sanook Thai Caption: A spirit called me to come find the dead body

 

Sanook reported on eerie goings on in the police jurisdiction of Phra Samut Chedi in Samut Prakan province. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270044-neighbor-gets-message-from-the-spirit-world-before-finding-man-dead-in-bed/

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Thailand’s poor continue to suffer as economy fails to deliver while cost of living rises

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

The data released by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) yesterday which showed that household debts have surged while as many as 70% of those have missed at least 1-payment, is not surprising because the country’s economy has been on a gradual decline and those around the poverty line has been on a rise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270046-thailand’s-poor-continue-to-suffer-as-economy-fails-to-deliver-while-cost-of-living-rises/

 

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Bangkok: Part of Hua Mark police station/fire service collapses

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reporters went to Hua Mark police station in downtown Bangkok yesterday after part of the building shared with Hua Mark fire services collapsed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270048-bangkok-part-of-hua-mark-police-stationfire-service-collapses/

 

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Investigation into police woman’s maid abuse scandal raising serious questions about corruption
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connorin

 

It has emerged that the 43-year-old policewoman, jailed on Monday after being refused bail, was working within Thailand’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), the equivalent of the US Department of Homeland security and which reports to the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270049-investigation-into-police-woman’s-maid-abuse-scandal-raising-serious-questions-about-corruption/

 

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Court of Appeal upholds former MP's death sentence in murder of construction magnate

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The appeal court in Bangkok has upheld the death sentence handed down earlier by the Criminal Court  to former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn for the murder of construction magnate Chuwong Sae-tang in a staged car crash seven years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270051-court-of-appeal-upholds-former-mps-death-sentence-in-murder-of-construction-magnate/

 

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Serial bike thief and burglar back in custody - fears he'll escape from police custody again

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A serial motorcycle thief and burglar is finally back in custody after a string of thefts across many districts in Udon Thani, NE Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270052-serial-bike-thief-and-burglar-back-in-custody-fears-hell-escape-from-police-custody-again/

 

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Bangkok: Safety checks continue on pubs, clubs and "sathan borikan" to enhance customer confidence

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that two high profile teams of inspectors were out checking pubs clubs and "sathan borikan" and places that "appeared to be sathan borikan" in Yannawa and Bang Khor Laem in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270055-bangkok-safety-checks-continue-on-pubs-clubs-and-sathan-borikan-to-enhance-customer-confidence/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Aug 26: Is Thailand facing another military coup? Microchip shortage, Gummy Bear surprise

 

 

With a few changes at the top, is there instability in Thailand's leadership? The main regional stories, a semi-conductor shortage, a short Sultan and the things you find in Gummy Bear bags.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270057-tim-newton-today-aug-26 is-thailand-facing-another-military-coup-microchip-shortage-gummy-bear-surprise/

 

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Dogs alert locals to grasscutter's plight after he falls seven meters down disused well

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Locals in Chon Noi sub-district of Lopburi, central Thailand,  thought the area's dogs were biting each other again as they barked and made a lot of noise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270058-dogs-alert-locals-to-grasscutters-plight-after-he-falls-seven-meters-down-disused-well/

 

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Does court ruling signal the end of PM Prayut’s time in power? 
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Now that the court has suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from duty after agreeing to rule on his eight-year term limit, an important question arises: What next?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270060-does-court-ruling-signal-the-end-of-pm-prayut’s-time-in-power/

 

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Thai parliament passes anti-torture and enforced disappearance law

 

 

The draft Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, with its 34 sections, was finally passed on Wednesday (August 24) and will become effective in 4 months, following several years of delay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270062-thai-parliament-passes-anti-torture-and-enforced-disappearance-law/