THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 4 October 2022

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Heavy rain and extensive road flooding in Bangkok on Monday

 

 

Extensive flooding and severe traffic congestion hit Bangkok’s roads yesterday afternoon (Monday) following very heavy rain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273629-many-areas-of-bangkok-flooded-after-torrential-rain/?do=findComment&comment=17643017

 

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Open Sky App Introduced for Requesting Permission to Fly Drones

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co (AEROTHAI) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) introduced the Open Sky app which lets people request permission to fly drones via mobile phones and obtain it within two days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273619-open-sky-app-introduced-for-requesting-permission-to-fly-drones/

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Many Areas Of Bangkok Flooded After Torrential Rain
TNR Staff

 

Sukhumvit-Bang Na intersection heavily flooded. Credit: Naewna

 

GREATER Bangkok was lashed by torrential downpour from 2.30 p.m. onwards that led to many roads being flooded and critical traffic jams building up in many areas

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273629-many-areas-of-bangkok-flooded-after-torrential-rain/

 

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Bank Mum On 2m Baht Claim For Seizing The Wrong House
TNR Staff

 

The house that was wrongfully seized by a bank. Photos: Sanook.com

 

AN UNNAMED bank has so far not paid any compensation to the owner of a house in Pathum Thani which they seized by error on Sept. 5 when their contractor removed all the belongings, locked the gate with a padlock and put a for sale sign on it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273630-bank-mum-on-2m-baht-claim-for-seizing-the-wrong-house/

 

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About 16 provinces across Thailand suffering from severe flooding due to constant rains caused by ‘NORU’ storm since last weekend
By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Thairath

Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on Monday, October 3rd, reported 16 flood-affected provinces across the country due to the batter of the ‘NORU’ storm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273631-about-16-provinces-across-thailand-suffering-from-severe-flooding-due-to-constant-rains-caused-by-‘noru’-storm-since-last-weekend/

 

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Floods reported in several parts of Pattaya after a two-hour downpour
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Several parts of Pattaya became deluged after a two-hour downpour struck the city late afternoon, October 3rd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273632-floods-reported-in-several-parts-of-pattaya-after-a-two-hour-downpour/

 

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Alleged burglar caught in Chonburi after jumping from a second floor landing and spraining his ankle
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Chonburi — A 35-year-old alleged burglar was cornered and arrested in Chonburi after he leaped from a second floor landing and sprained his ankle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273633-alleged-burglar-caught-in-chonburi-after-jumping-from-a-second-floor-landing-and-spraining-his-ankle/

 

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Sam Roi Yot gears up to host “Run & Cycle I Run You 300” event Oct 7-9
By Online Reporter

 

 

The picturesque Sam Roi Yot beach will play host to the “Run & Cycle I Run You 300” event from Oct 7-9.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273634-sam-roi-yot-gears-up-to-host-“run-cycle-i-run-you-300”-event-oct-7-9/

 

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Ko Mak moving ever closer to becoming Thailand’s first ‘Low-carbon Destination’
Various activities and initiatives on this small island in Trat province are seeing admirable efforts towards more sustainable and inclusive tourism, in line with the new direction of Thai tourism nationwide.

TAT Newsroom

 

The small and picturesque island of Ko Mak off the coast of Trat province – where the natural resources are still intact and the local way of life is still very much the norm – has for a number of years now being make steady and admirable progress in its goal to become the first ‘Low-carbon Destination’ in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273636-ko-mak-moving-ever-closer-to-becoming-thailand’s-first-‘low-carbon-destination’/

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan’s highest rainfall in 20 years?

By Editor

 

 

If you thought 2022 has been, and continues to be, a very wet year, you’d be correct.  Prachuap Khiri Khan province is on course to log its highest amount of rainfall in decades, with above-average rain forecast for the coming peak of the monsoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273637-prachuap-khiri-khan’s-highest-rainfall-in-20-years/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday October 4 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273638-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-october-4-2022/

 

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Bank of Thailand expects Thai economy to return to pre-pandemic levels by year-end or early 2023 but warns of possible speed bumps

By Narudon Daisachulshu

 

Thailand’s Covid-19 pandemic battered Thai economy is likely to see a recovery only in 2023 as the country continues to battle the rising inflation and weakening consumer confidence, the Bank of Thailand came out to announce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273639-bank-of-thailand-expects-thai-economy-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-year-end-or-early-2023-but-warns-of-possible-speed-bumps/

 

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German Engine Won’t Be Fitted Into Chinese Submarine In Thailand: Navy Chief
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Yuan-class submarine. Photo via Twitter and published by Eurasiantimes.com

 

IT WILL BE VERY UNLIKELY for the Thai navy to buy a German-made engine to install aboard a Chinese-built submarine in Thailand, said navy chief Adm. Cherngchai Chomcherngpat yesterday (Oct. 3).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273640-german-engine-won’t-be-fitted-into-chinese-submarine-in-thailand-navy-chief/

 

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British family makes desperate plea for grandfather seriously ill in Thailand
He has a "50/50" chance of surviving as medical bills mount up

 

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Granddaughter Eva, John Horsley, daughter Janet Cowen and grandson Josh (Image: Janet Cowen)

 

A Northamptonshire family has issued a desperate plea for a grandfather seriously ill in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273642-british-family-makes-desperate-plea-for-grandfather-seriously-ill-in-thailand/

 

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You Can Trust us, says RTP over "drunk cop" accident claim

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The deputy spokesman for the metropolitan police has assured the public that an allegedly drunk cop who caused a serious traffic accident in northern Bangkok will be dealt with just like any ordinary member of the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273646-you-can-trust-us-says-rtp-over-drunk-cop-accident-claim/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Oct 4: Thailand floods, Bangkok braces, residents prepare

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273647-tim-newton-today-oct-4-thailand-floods-bangkok-braces-residents-prepare/

 

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Police oppose bail for murderer of sales lady - he had a stress free night in jail

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A vicious murderer being portrayed in the Thai media as cool, calm and collected was denied bail yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273649-police-oppose-bail-for-murderer-of-sales-lady-he-had-a-stress-free-night-in-jail/

 

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Thailand's multi talented health minister sees clear skies but choppy political waters below

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath featured the multiple talents of the Thai deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273658-thailands-multi talented-health-minister-sees-clear-skies-but-choppy-political-waters-below/

 

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PM "Uncle Too" goes back to work after Constitutional Court nod

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that "Uncle Too" - the Thai peoples' name for PM Prayuth Chan-ocha - went back to work at Government House yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273659-pm-uncle-too-goes-back-to-work-after-constitutional-court-nod/

 

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Agriculture Dept pushes forward greenhouse gas reduction, cannabis development agreements
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Celebrating its 50th anniversary today, the Department of Agriculture signed agreements on greenhouse gas reduction and cannabis development for medical and commercial applications.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273660-agriculture-dept-pushes-forward-greenhouse-gas-reduction-cannabis-development-agreements/

 

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Anti-COVID Spray Now Available

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 4 (TNA) – Locally made anti-COVID-19 nasal spray with six-hour protection is now available at the outlets of the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) and partners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273662-anti-covid-spray-now-available/

 

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PM thanks CCSA personnel and others who helped Thailand navigate Covid crisis over 2 years
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - With COVID-19’s status relegated to a communicable disease under surveillance, figures on Covid hospital admissions will now be reported weekly instead of daily. Meanwhile, the prime minister has thanked those who worked for the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for their efforts in handling the Covid crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273663-pm-thanks-ccsa-personnel-and-others-who-helped-thailand-navigate-covid-crisis-over-2-years/

 

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Alleged fraudster arrested in Bangkok for selling fake deals on Pattaya hotel rooms

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Arrested at a condo

 

Police from the Consumer Protection Division served an arrest warrant for fraud and misrepresentation on the internet on a 39 year old woman named only as "A".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273664-alleged-fraudster-arrested-in-bangkok-for-selling-fake-deals-on-pattaya-hotel-rooms/

 

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Serial cat burglar loses his last life - he's electrocuted on the job

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The end...for the cat burglar

 

Daily News reported on the death of a suspected cat burglar stealing cables in the NE of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273666-serial-cat-burglar-loses-his-last-life-hes-electrocuted-on-the-job/

 

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Rayong police called after mental health patient arrives with a gun

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Muang Rayong police were called by medical staff to Rayong Hospital after a young man arrived with a gun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273668-rayong-police-called-after-mental-health-patient-arrives-with-a-gun/

 

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One legged Thai fighting cock thinks he's a rhino - "one and only in the world"

 

 

77kaoded hotfooted it to Ratchaburi after reports that a one legged cock had a spur growing out of its nose.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273671-one-legged-thai-fighting-cock-thinks-hes-a-rhino-one-and-only-in-the-world/

 

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Vicious teacher who beat student black and blue - "let off because he's close to retirement"

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: A "cruel" model for society

 

A father who went online to show the horrendous injuries his son suffered at school at the hands of a teacher decided to stop short of reporting the incident to police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273673-vicious-teacher-who-beat-student-black-and-blue-let-off-because-hes-close-to-retirement/

 

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Chiang Mai residents jump to it! Frogs on the menu at noodle stall

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Delicious Frog Dumplings

 

Sanook reported from the Chiang Mai to Doi Saket Road in northern Thailand where a noodle vendor is cashing in on the cheap price of frogs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273674-chiang-mai-residents-jump-to-it-frogs-on-the-menu-at-noodle-stall/

 

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Survey – Bangkok among 5 best cities for expats to live and work in 2022
 

After Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok has the most affordable monthly rent for a 1-bedroom city centre property, at £451, and a meal costs just £2.11. (Photo by Andreas Brücker)

Bangkok has been ranked 5th among the world’s top 10 cities for expats to live and work this year, according to the global expat index by the online language learning platform Preply.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273678-survey-–-bangkok-among-5-best-cities-for-expats-to-live-and-work-in-2022/

 

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Pasak River expected to overflow into four central provinces of Thailand

 

 

People living in four provinces along the Chao Phraya and Pasak rivers have been advised to prepare for overflows due to rising water levels, following an increase in the rate of water being discharged through the Pasak Dam until Monday, according to the National Water Command Centre.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273691-pasak-river-expected-to-overflow-into-four-central-provinces-of-thailand/