THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 11 October 2022

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Rogue Thai police may have guns confiscated under new control measures being considered

 

Police officers who misbehave may have their service or legally-purchased firearms confiscated under new gun control measures, being considered by the Interior Ministry and the Royal Thai Police, to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274343-rogue-thai-police-may-have-guns-confiscated-under-new-control-measures-being-considered/

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Cannabis seller reportedly on drugs robs Thai beachgoer in Pattaya

 

 

A cannabis seller was arrested briefly after he allegedly robbed a Thai beachgoer with a sharp blade in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274348-cannabis-seller-reportedly-on-drugs-robs-thai-beachgoer-in-pattaya/

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PM orders urgent and sweeping narcotics suppression drive

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Although the autopsy on the body of the perpetrator of last week’s mass shooting did not find substances, calls are being made for a scale-up of narcotics suppression. The prime minister has issued an urgent order for the suppression of individuals who commit drug offenses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274319-pm-orders-urgent-and-sweeping-narcotics-suppression-drive/

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ASEAN NOW columnist Rooster wins Thai Scrabble Championship 2022 by avoiding bad words!

 

Rooster and Atiruth shake hands ahead of the two game final

 

ASEAN NOW's popular and sometimes controversial Saturday columnist Rooster has won the Open Scrabble section of the Thailand Championship 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274361-asean-now-columnist-rooster-wins-thai-scrabble-championship-2022-by-avoiding-bad-words/

 

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How safe is Thai society for children?
 

 

An average of 7,631 Thais, aged under 14, died each year from 2017 to 2020 from illnesses and non-illness related causes, according to the Institute for Population and Social Research of Mahidol University.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274362-how-safe-is-thai-society-for-children/

 

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Police Spokesman Who Laughed During Massacre Interview Dismissed
TNR Staff

 

THE Provincial Police Region 4’s spokesman was today (Oct. 10) dismissed from his duty after suddenly laughing during a telephone interview on the mass killing at the child care centre in Nong Bua Lamphu province, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274363-police-spokesman-who-laughed-during-massacre-interview-dismissed/

 

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Phuket airport expected to be busy for last quarter of this year after 70 percent of flights are back to normal
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket International Airport is expected to be busy for the end of this year after 70 percent of flights are back to normal services, said the airport director.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274364-phuket-airport-expected-to-be-busy-for-last-quarter-of-this-year-after-70-percent-of-flights-are-back-to-normal/

 

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Tourism industry expects 620bn baht revenue this year
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The tourism industry has been seeing signs of recovery after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector now expects around 11.7 million international visitors this year and a revenue of 620 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274366-tourism-industry-expects-620bn-baht-revenue-this-year/

 

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PM orders preventive measures implemented at childcare centers; safety windows and doors to be installed
by Tarin Angskul

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The tragedy in Nong Bua Lamphu has spurred discussions about incident prevention measures that could be employed at childcare centers and schools. The Ministry of Education is now aiming to install safety doors and windows at childcare centers nationwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274367-pm-orders-preventive-measures-implemented-at-childcare-centers-safety-windows-and-doors-to-be-installed/

 

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Reaching tourism targets may depend on Beijing as much as Bangkok decisions

By Editor

 

 

Senior government officials in Thailand have expressed confidence that the country’s economy has entered its recovery phase, after more than two years of anemic growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274368-reaching-tourism-targets-may-depend-on-beijing-as-much-as-bangkok-decisions/

 

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World Sports News - Tuesday 11 October by Chili Radio

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274369-world-sports-news-tuesday-11-october-by-chili-radio/

 

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Intoxicated armed man arrested after carrying a chicken around while walking all night on Coconut Island in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – An intoxicated armed man has been arrested after he was carrying a chicken while walking around all night on Coconut Island in Phuket, scaring local residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274370-intoxicated-armed-man-arrested-after-carrying-a-chicken-around-while-walking-all-night-on-coconut-island-in-phuket/

 

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Gen Prawit orders swift assistance for flood victims
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Government officials today met on water resources management. Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has ordered all agencies to urgently help affected communities in all flood-hit areas and to accelerate their efforts to mitigate the situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274374-gen-prawit-orders-swift-assistance-for-flood-victims/

 

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New self-drive tourism manual for ASEAN countries available for tourists

 

Free-downloadable guidebook contains need-to-know information on driving in 10 ASEAN countries, along with suggested tour routes.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise that a new self-drive tourism manual for ASEAN is now available containing important details and need-to-know information on driving in each of the region ’s member countries as well as suggested tour routes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274376-new-self-drive-tourism-manual-for-asean-countries-available-for-tourists/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday October 11 2022
 

 

Listen to the news:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1274378-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-october-11-2022/

 

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Dustin Johnson Clinches Title As 2022 LIV Golf Individual Champion

Two-Time Major Winner Makes History in Securing Inaugural LIV Golf Individual Championship and $18 Million First Prize

 

Dustin Johnson claims individual championship following LIV Golf-Invitationa Bangkok

 

Bangkok, Thailand (October 10, 2022): On Sunday, two-time major winner Dustin Johnson made further history by securing the inaugural LIV Golf Individual Championship.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274383-dustin-johnson-clinches-title-as-2022-liv-golf-individual-champion/

 

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Mystery murder of young man just back from Germany - he left birthday party and was found dead and burnt in school

 

 

A baffling murder has shocked relatives in Buriram in north eastern Thailand and created fear in a village.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1274385-mystery-murder-of-young-man-just-back-from-germany-he-left-birthday-party-and-was-found-dead-and-burnt-in-school/

 

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ChitChat Finance - 15 mins - Manage your money and finance matters in Thailand

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274395-chitchat-finance-15-mins-manage-your-money-and-finance-matters-in-thailand/

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NE massacre aftermath: Three victims go home as extent of injuries and trauma for thousands explained

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on comments by two of Thailand's leading health care officials after the shooting and stabbing massacre in Uthai Sawan, Nong Bualamphu last week that claimed 37 lives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274396-ne-massacre-aftermath-three-victims-go-home-as-extent-of-injuries-and-trauma-for-thousands-explained/

 

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Rain and flooding: More storms expected as analysts say Bangkok set to face much more trouble

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Fears of long term flooding

 

It has been a year in which the Thai capital Bangkok has been battered by rain and flooding continually for months. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274397-rain-and-flooding-more-storms-expected-as-analysts-say-bangkok-set-to-face-much-more-trouble/

 

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Parents warned: Two arrests of men preying on underage boys by selling pornographic clips

 

 

Officers of the crime suppression division acting on warrants announced the arrest of two men preying on boys under the age of 18 in a pornographic video clip ring.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274398-parents-warned-two-arrests-of-men-preying-on-underage-boys-by-selling-pornographic-clips/

 

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Badly injured motorcyclist is so drunk he doesn't want medical help - he's strapped to a stretcher

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Bang Khun Thian police in western Bangkok along with rescue services were called after a motorcyclist went into the back of a pick-up at an intersection in the area of Ekachai Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274400-badly-injured-motorcyclist-is-so-drunk-he-doesnt-want-medical-help-hes-strapped-to-a-stretcher/

 

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PM to Attend Funerals of Massacre Victims

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 11 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and cabinet ministers will be present at royally sponsored cremations of massacre victims in Nong Bua Lam Phu province today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274401-pm-to-attend-funerals-of-massacre-victims/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Oct 11: Thai officials react by promising crackdown on drugs, floods head to BKK

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274402-tim-newton-today-oct-11-thai-officials-react-by-promising-crackdown-on-drugs-floods-head-to-bkk/

 

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Monster python in house at end of Buddhist Lent means only one thing to the faithful - LOTTERY RICHES!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the administrator of the Bang Dung page in Udon Thani, north eastern Thailand, received word that a python "as long as a power pole is tall" had slithered into a house in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274403-monster-python-in-house-at-end-of-buddhist-lent-means-only-one-thing-to-the-faithful-lottery-riches/

 

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Mystery light from the depths of the Mekong River on the eve of Buddhist Lent

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that a TikTok user had posted about a mystery light emanating from the depths of the Mekong River.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274406-mystery-light-from-the-depths-of-the-mekong-river-on-the-eve-of-buddhist-lent/

 

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Forget the bad press....Highway police praised - with cash - for reuniting child with trucker

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Praise for doing well

 

The Thai police have had some pretty bad press recently so it was no surprise that their spokesman wanted to celebrate a good thing. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274410-forget-the-bad-presshighway-police-praised-with-cash-for-reuniting-child-with-trucker/

 

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Restless spirit of ex cop murderer seen wandering around his house, claims local
 

Daily News Thai Caption: (The spirit) can't go anywhere yet

 

Daily News reported from Uthai Sawan following the massacre there last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274412-restless-spirit-of-ex-cop-murderer-seen-wandering-around-his-house-claims-local/

 

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Police seize fake US dollar banknotes worth 34-million baht in Nonthaburi

 

 

Thai police seized counterfeit US banknotes, with a face value of about 34 million baht, and arrested two suspects in Nonthaburi yesterday (Monday), in a joint operation carried out by police from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) and the US secret service attached to the US Embassy in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274438-police-seize-fake-us-dollar-banknotes-worth-34-million-baht-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Riverside residents in Bangkok prepare for high tide overflows on Tuesday night

 

 

People living in communities along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, which are not protected by flood walls, have been advised to move their valuables to higher ground today (Tuesday), ahead of the high tide tonight.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274439-riverside-residents-in-bangkok-prepare-for-high-tide-overflows-on-tuesday-night/