THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 28 September 2022

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Thai Foreign Minister Says World Leaders Can Resolve Ukrainian Crisis at Meetings

 

NEW YORK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has said all parties to the conflict in Ukraine can convene in Southeast Asia in November during three major international events to jointly resolve the crisis in Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273048-thai-foreign-minister-says-world-leaders-can-resolve-ukrainian-crisis-at-meetings/

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Six alleged foreign wanted by police for reportedly extorting Russian for crypto currency

 

 

A group of alleged foreign “gangsters” was wanted by Samui Police on Monday, September 26th, after reportedly threatening and extorting a Russian man for crypto currency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273064-six-alleged-foreign-wanted-by-police-for-reportedly-extorting-russian-for-crypto-currency/

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24 tonnes of pork smuggled from Brazil destroyed to prevent spread of swine flu in Thailand

 

 

The Livestock Development Department buried about 24 tonnes of frozen pork, which originated in Brazil and was smuggled into Thailand from a neighboring country, at a landfill in Phayuha Khiri district of Nakhon Sawan province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273091-24-tonnes-of-pork-smuggled-from-brazil-destroyed-to-prevent-spread-of-swine-flu-in-thailand/

 

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Noru to Arrive as Tropical Storm

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Typhoon Noru will become a tropical storm when it arrives in Thailand on Sept 28-29, according to the Hydro-Informatics Institute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273092-noru-to-arrive-as-tropical-storm/

 

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Prawit Downplays ‘Pheu Thai Landslide’ Win In Roi Et Local Contest
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

CARETAKER PRIME MINISTER Prawit Wongsuwan yesterday Sept. 27 categorically refuted what was called a “Pheu Thai landslide” victory in Sunday’s election for head of Roi Et provincial administration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273093-prawit-downplays-‘pheu-thai-landslide’-win-in-roi-et-local-contest/

 

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Russian mafia gang extort young Russian couple out of $50k at a local coffee shop on Ko Samui
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Ko Samui police interview Mr Evgenii Abdullin and his 31-year-old wife Ekaterina Abdullin at their favourite coffee shop in the Taling-ngam area of Ko Samui on Tuesday after Mr Evgenii filed a complaint concerning an incident there

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273064-six-alleged-foreign-wanted-by-police-for-reportedly-extorting-russian-for-crypto-currency/?do=findComment&comment=17630731

 

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Thai Ministry of Public Health reiterates safe and practical cannabis and hemp draft law
By Nop Meechukhun

 

Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul // PHOTO: Matichon

The Ministry of Public Health reiterates the cannabis and hemp draft law to be safe and practical, prioritizing the needs of the people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273094-thai-ministry-of-public-health-reiterates-safe-and-practical-cannabis-and-hemp-draft-law/

 

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World Sports News - Wednesday 28 September by Chili Radio

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273095-world-sports-news-wednesday-28-september-by-chili-radio/

 

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Thaksin Wonders If Prawit Would Be Happy With Prayut’s Possible Comeback
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, left, and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: MNG Online

 

FORMER PREMIER THAKSIN Shinawatra yesterday (Sept 27) said he wondered if Caretaker Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan would be truly satisfied with a possible comeback of a court-suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shortly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273099-thaksin-wonders-if-prawit-would-be-happy-with-prayut’s-possible-comeback/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday September 28 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273101-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-september-28-2022/

 

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Acting PM Prawit wants ‘tangible’ solution to planned promotion for household solar panels ‘soon’

By Erich Parpart

 

Acting Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has once again instructed related agencies to come up with measures to encourage and help people to install a solar rooftop system at their houses to tackle rising energy prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273103-acting-pm-prawit-wants-‘tangible’-solution-to-planned-promotion-for-household-solar-panels-‘soon’/

 

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COVID-19 preventive measures in schools to be lifted from October 1st
 

 

For the first time since 2019, and effective from October 1st, Thailand’s Ministry of Education is to rescind measures currently applied in all schools to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273106-covid-19-preventive-measures-in-schools-to-be-lifted-from-october-1st/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Sep 28: 'Noru' starting to bring heavy rain to Thailand, latest information and warnings

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273107-tim-newton-today-sep-28-noru-starting-to-bring-heavy-rain-to-thailand-latest-information-and-warnings/

 

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Innovative technology can help protect coral reefs and you can too  

 

 

Earth Agenda Foundation together with Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, the Department of Marine and Costal Resources and SCG use 3D printing to create an artificial coral reef structure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273108-innovative-technology-can-help-protect-coral-reefs-and-you-can-too/

 

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Somkid Jatusripitak: From economic wizard to Thailand’s next PM?

 

 

The economic czar for several previous administrations, Somkid Jatusripitak is back in the spotlight and bidding to take the helm of the next government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273111-somkid-jatusripitak-from-economic-wizard-to-thailand’s-next-pm/

 

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Thailand's AIS partners with China's ZTE to launch 5G innovation center
Source: Xinhua | Editor: huaxia

 

   
BANGKOK, (Xinhua) -- Thailand's leading mobile operator AIS and China's ZTE on Tuesday jointly launched a 5G innovation center in an effort to facilitate local infrastructure upgrading and elevate the nation's digital economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273117-thailands-ais-partners-with-chinas-zte-to-launch-5g-innovation-center/

 

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Former Canadian soldier & alleged hitman accused of killing B.C. gangster in Thailand could face death penalty if extradited: lawyer
An ex-Canadian soldier and alleged hitman accused of killing a former B.C. gangster in Thailand could face the death penalty if he is extradited to face trial, his lawyer says

 

by Jonny Wakefield

 

Former Canadian soldier Matthew Dupre began an extradition hearing in Edmonton Court of King's Bench Sept. 27, 2022. He is wanted for trial by the Kingdom of Thailand, which claims the Alberta resident participated in the Feb. 4, 2022, homicide of former B.C. United Nations gangster Jimi Singh Sandhu. PHOTO BY COURT DOCUMENTS

An ex-Canadian soldier and alleged hitman accused of killing a former B.C. gangster in Thailand could face the death penalty if he is extradited to face trial, his lawyer says.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273119-former-canadian-soldier-alleged-hitman-accused-of-killing-bc-gangster-in-thailand-could-face-death-penalty-if-extradited-lawyer/

 

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Four people arrested in Wichit allegedly involved in online investment scam
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Four suspects have been arrested in Wichit who were allegedly involved in an online investment scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273122-four-people-arrested-in-wichit-allegedly-involved-in-online-investment-scam/

 

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World class tennis returns to True Arena Hua Hin in October
By Online Reporter

 

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True Arena celebrates the return of the ITF World Tennis Tour to Hua Hin from 03-16 October 2022, kindly supported by CAL-COMP & CCAU Industry 4.0.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273123-world-class-tennis-returns-to-true-arena-hua-hin-in-october/

 

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Phuket Marine office warns boats going into the sea due to recent storms
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Marine Office has made an announcement for boats going into the sea due to strong winds and waves which is in effect until October 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273124-phuket-marine-office-warns-boats-going-into-the-sea-due-to-recent-storms/

 

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People living along Mun River in Ubon Ratchathani advised to prepare for evacuation

 

 

The rising level of the Mun River, in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani following heavy rain last night, has forced provincial officials to replace their preventive plans with those for evacuation, in anticipation of more heavy rain when Tropical Storm Noru hits the province tonight.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273150-people-living-along-mun-river-in-ubon-ratchathani-advised-to-prepare-for-evacuation/

 

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Tropical storm Noru to hit north-eastern region at 10pm Wednesday

 

 

Tropical storm Noru is expected to arrive over Thailand’s north-eastern provinces of Ubon Ratchathani and Amnat Charoen at about 10pm tonight (Wednesday), bringing heavy rain to 14 provinces, according to an updated weather report from the Thai Meteorological Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273151-tropical-storm-noru-to-hit-north-eastern-region-at-10pm-wednesday/

 

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Three flights bound for Ubon Ratchathani turned back to BKK due to poor weather

 

 

Three domestic flights from Bangkok to the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani this morning (Wednesday) were forced to turn back, after the pilots were unable to land due to poor weather conditions caused by approaching tropical storm Noru.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273152-three-flights-bound-for-ubon-ratchathani-turned-back-to-bkk-due-to-poor-weather/

 

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Thailand beats Iraq in Group A opener of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2022

 

 

Thailand came from two goals behindn to defeat Iraq 3-2 in the Group A opener of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2022 in Kuwait last night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273153-thailand-beats-iraq-in-group-a-opener-of-afc-futsal-asian-cup-2022/

 

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Cabinet approves Jun-Sep health volunteers compensation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a 2.1 billion baht compensation for health volunteers’ work from June through September this year, at the rate of 500 baht per person per month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273154-cabinet-approves-jun-sep-health-volunteers-compensation/

 

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Cabinet Gives Green Light for Thailand to Host SEA Games in 2025

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 28 (TNA) – The cabinet resolved that Thailand would offer to host the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and the ASEAN Para Games in 2025.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273155-cabinet-gives-green-light-for-thailand-to-host-sea-games-in-2025/

 

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Bt3.85 bln Approved for First Train-cum-Hospital Station

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 28 (TNA) – The cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 3.85 billion baht to build the country’s first train station that will also offer medical services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273156-bt385-bln-approved-for-first-train-cum-hospital-station/

 

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Heavy to very heavy rains expected in most parts of Thailand until Thursday

 

 

The Thai Meteorological Department on Wednesday, September 28th, reported on the weakening NORU typhoon to a tropical storm before passing over Ubon Ratchathani and Amnat Charoen on Thursday, September 29th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273157-heavy-to-very-heavy-rains-expected-in-most-parts-of-thailand-until-thursday/

 

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Cabinet set to decide on 300 baht fee for foreign tourists

 

Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport. File photo

 

The Cabinet is set to rule on whether Thailand will start charging international tourists a fee to enter the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273158-cabinet-set-to-decide-on-300-baht-fee-for-foreign-tourists/

 

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City Hall Braced for Storm Noru

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 28 (TNA) – Like authorities in other provinces, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has installed pumps in flood-prone areas and prepared 2.5 million sandbags to cope with the imminent impacts of Storm Noru.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273159-city-hall-braced-for-storm-noru/