THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 October 2022

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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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23 billion baht to be earmarked for post-flood rehabilitation

 

 

About 23 billion baht will be allocated to rehabilitation programs for provinces affected by the current flooding, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274470-23-billion-baht-to-be-earmarked-for-post-flood-rehabilitation/

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3,000 people set to join Pattaya Bikini Beach Race on October 29th
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya authorities expect to see over 3,000 runners participate in the upcoming Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274485-3000-people-set-to-join-pattaya-bikini-beach-race-on-october-29th/

 

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The baht feels the weight of strengthening US dollar
By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has been facing the delicate task of navigating the baht and the economy through turbulent waters. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274486-the-baht-feels-the-weight-of-strengthening-us-dollar/

 

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Security beefed up for APEC with Putin participating

TNR Staff 

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Matichon

 

THAI military and police are now fully ready to maintain tight security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit being held in Bangkok during November 16-18, 2022 with Russian President Vladimir Putin being among the leaders confirming participation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274443-security-beefed-up-for-apec-with-putin-participating/

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Bangkok’s CCTV Network to Be Integrated

 

 

BANGKOK,  – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will integrate CCTV networks throughout the capital to promote public safety after a street cleaner was fatally hit by a car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274488-bangkok’s-cctv-network-to-be-integrated/

 

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Chonburi police vow to sweep away illegal drugs and weapons
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — Police Region 2 met with Chonburi police to instruct officers to increase surveillance and crack down on illegal drugs and firearms in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274489-chonburi-police-vow-to-sweep-away-illegal-drugs-and-weapons/

 

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Thaksin: No Secret Deal With Thammanat On Party Hopping
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Top photo: NDTV

 

FORMER PRIME MINISTER Thaksin Shinawatra has categorically denied that Thammanat Prompao has already made a secret deal with him about a probable return of the renegade MP and a dozen others to the Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274491-thaksin-no-secret-deal-with-thammanat-on-party-hopping/

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Special Service Division Police called after off duty policeman carrying gun seen roaming around Thalang housing estate
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – The Special Service Division Police were called after a policeman who was not on duty was seen carrying a gun and walking around at a private housing estate in Thalang which took nine hours to clear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274492-special-service-division-police-called-after-off-duty-policeman-carrying-gun-seen-roaming-around-thalang-housing-estate/

 

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World Sports News - Wednesday 12 October by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274495-world-sports-news-wednesday-12-october-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday October 12 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274501-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-october-12-2022/

 

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Thaksin suggests 3-months amnesty to register illegal arms in order to tackle excessive supply of guns in Thailand

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to suggest that the government of 2014 coup leader and incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, should tackle unregistered guns floating around in Thailand by giving a 3-month grace period to register or else face stiff fines, a move that would help make the country safer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274502-thaksin-suggests-3-months-amnesty-to-register-illegal-arms-in-order-to-tackle-excessive-supply-of-guns-in-thailand/

 

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A look at the new trains earmarked for use on Hua Hin dual track line
By Online Reporter

 

All images: State Railway of Thailand

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has given a glimpse of the new train carriages, which are earmarked for use to a number of destinations, including Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274505-a-look-at-the-new-trains-earmarked-for-use-on-hua-hin-dual-track-line/

 

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Cabinet endorses characteristic of memorabilia coins for APEC 2022
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Cabinet meeting endorsed a ministerial regulation specifying the characteristics of 20-baht coins that will commemorate the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. No more than one million of the coins will be produced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274506-cabinet-endorses-characteristic-of-memorabilia-coins-for-apec-2022/

 

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TAT supporting sustainable tourism through Thailand Privilege Card
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The improvement in the pandemic situation is enabling tourism activities and businesses to regain traction. More than 5.6 million foreign tourists have entered Thailand so far this year and generated about 200 billion baht in economic value. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is now making plans to support local tourism development efforts aimed at nurturing sustainable tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274507-tat-supporting-sustainable-tourism-through-thailand-privilege-card/

 

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Interior ministry and police force declare war on drugs
Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - In response to the prime minister ordering a sweeping anti-narcotics effort by all agencies, the interior ministry and the police force have declared a war on drugs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274508-interior-ministry-and-police-force-declare-war-on-drugs/

 

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Thai man arrested after choosing the wrong way to solve punctuality to work

 

Daily News Thai Caption: How to solve the problem of getting late to work....(NOT)

 

An 18 year old Thai guy - named only as "A" - got into problems with his boss at the mirror company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274517-thai-man-arrested-after-choosing-the-wrong-way-to-solve-punctuality-to-work/

 

 

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Tim Newton Today - Oct 12: Defections from Thai coalition, trouble looming for APEC
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274518-tim-newton-today-oct-12-defections-from-thai-coalition-trouble-looming-for-apec/

 

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Former minister questions export growth data as Bank of Thailand plans to rein in consumer loans
by Joseph O' Connor

 

(Left) On Monday, the Secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) confirmed that the deteriorating world economic environment was being monitored by the Ministry of Finance, his agency and the Bank of Thailand. It comes after last week’s warning from the former Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Dr Kobsak Pootrakool (right) 

 

Plans announced by the Bank of Thailand to issue guidance to financial institutions in the opening quarter of 2023 on reining in excessive consumer lending for foreign holidays and expensive smartphones to tackle Thailand’s ฿15 trillion in household debt, 35% of which is credit card borrowing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274521-former-minister-questions-export-growth-data-as-bank-of-thailand-plans-to-rein-in-consumer-loans/

 

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Taxi driver buys his "Birthday Cab" - then watches it burn to cinders

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Bangkok area cabby Saksit, 60, knew just the right cab to buy when he went to a second hand dealership three weeks ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274522-taxi-driver-buys-his-birthday-cab-then-watches-it-burn-to-cinders/

 

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Calvin Klein can rest easier - two Chinese pirates arrested in Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Officers of the Economic Crime Division went to a house in the Town in Town estate in the Wang Thong Lang area of Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274525-calvin-klein-can-rest-easier-two-chinese-pirates-arrested-in-bangkok/

 

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Revenge! Stepson shoots stepdad five times - then hacks him to death

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a horrific crime in the north eastern province of Beung Kan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274527-revenge-stepson-shoots-stepdad-five-times-then-hacks-him-to-death/

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Top Brass Rule Out Next Coup

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 12 (TNA) – The chief of defense forces ruled out the possibility of a coup and confirmed that the military stayed away from politics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274528-top-brass-rule-out-next-coup/

 

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"Big Tor" in a tizzy! Investigate these impersonators!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Investigate them now!

 

Daily News reported that one of the RTP's biggest generals was hopping mad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274530-big-tor-in-a-tizzy-investigate-these-impersonators/

 

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Tragic scenes: Thai media report on the funeral and cremation of massacre victims

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

There were truly tragic scenes last night in a specially adapted parking lot of Wat Rat Samakhi in Uthai Sawan district of Nong Bualamphu in north eastern Thailand, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274531-tragic-scenes-thai-media-report-on-the-funeral-and-cremation-of-massacre-victims/

 

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Murder mystery in Buriram: Burnt body of 23 year old - police think it's probably suicide - Big Joke due today

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

There were further developments yesterday in the baffling+ case of a 23 year old Thai man just back from Germany who was found burned and dead in a school in  the Prakhonchai police jurisdiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274535-murder-mystery-in-buriram-burnt-body-of-23-year-old-police-think-its-probably-suicide-big-joke-due-today/

 

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Thai cyber cops smash 200 million baht call center - 13 arrests

 

 

Thai Rath reported that Thailand's so called cyber cops had arrested 13 people including two Taiwanese nationals who were running a call center scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274536-thai-cyber-cops-smash-200-million-baht-call-center-13-arrests/

 

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RTP act on PM's orders: Crackdown on gun crime in Nakhon Pathom

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported from the grounds in front of the famous chedi in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274537-rtp-act-on-pms-orders-crackdown-on-gun-crime-in-nakhon-pathom/

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Hashtag against True-DTAC merger trends top on Twitter on Wednesday

 

 

The “Stop mobile phone monopoly” hashtag is trending top on Twitter in Thailand today (Wednesday), with 127,000 tweets as of noon, after True Corporation and Total Access Communications (DTAC) yesterday urged the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to decide quickly on their merger plan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274549-hashtag-against-true-dtac-merger-trends-top-on-twitter-on-wednesday/

 

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Thai Health Ministry starts vaccinating children from six months to four years

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health launched COVID-19 vaccinations for children, aged from six months to 4-years-old today (Wednesday), using the “red-cap” Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved by the Medical Sciences Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274550-thai-health-ministry-starts-vaccinating-children-from-six-months-to-four-years/