THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 October 2022

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Opposition will ask EC to dissolve Bhumjaithai Party over its liberal cannabis policy

 

Opposition parties plan to ask Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the Bhumjaithai Party, for alleged violation of the Political Parties Act, over its policy to decriminalise cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275012-opposition-will-ask-ec-to-dissolve-bhumjaithai-party-over-its-liberal-cannabis-policy/

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Thailand confirms 11th monkeypox case in Thai man returning from Qatar

 

 

A Thai man, who worked in a massage parlour in Qatar and returned to Thailand on Saturday, has been diagnosed as having monkeypox.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275005-thailand-confirms-11th-monkeypox-case-in-thai-man-returning-from-qatar/

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Gold necklace and ring worth 46,000 baht robbed from a local woman

 

 

A local woman told Pattaya police she was robbed by a man on a motorcycle on Soi Thepprasit 8 in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275019-gold-necklace-and-ring-worth-46000-baht-robbed-from-a-local-woman/

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Push To Dissolve Bhumjaithai Party Over Free-Marijuana Campaign
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Top: Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul smelling a marijuana plant. Photo: Matichon Weekly

 

THE BHUMJAITHAI PARTY is facing an unprecedented lawsuit involving their previous free-marijuana campaign which might possibly result in the dissolution of the second-largest coalition partner, said Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew yesterday (Oct. 17).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275012-opposition-will-ask-ec-to-dissolve-bhumjaithai-party-over-its-liberal-cannabis-policy/?do=findComment&comment=17670927

 

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Landslide causes traffic delays on major road in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A landslide on a major road in Phuket has caused significant traffic delays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275054-landslide-causes-traffic-delays-on-major-road-in-phuket/

 

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Phuket Governor visits flood victims across the island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Woradet

Phuket - The Phuket Governor has continued to visit victims today who are still suffering from the flooding over the past weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275055-phuket-governor-visits-flood-victims-across-the-island/

 

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Phuket Old Town suffered the worst flooding in fifty years this past weekend, say local residents
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Old Town has suffered the worst flooding in 50 years this past weekend, said local residents to the media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275056-phuket-old-town-suffered-the-worst-flooding-in-fifty-years-this-past-weekend-say-local-residents/

 

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Pattaya residents complain about condition of wooden beach “boardwalk” area
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Several concerned citizens have reached out to The Pattaya News recently to highlight the condition of a wooden “boardwalk” area of the beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275057-pattaya-residents-complain-about-condition-of-wooden-beach-“boardwalk”-area/

 

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Somkid: scrap submarines budget and spend less on flagship projects to boost grassroots economy

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somkid Jatusripitak

On Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office welcomed last week’s report from the International Monetary Fund on the Thai economy which confirmed projected growth of 2.8% for this year and 4% for next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275058-somkid-scrap-submarines-budget-and-spend-less-on-flagship-projects-to-boost-grassroots-economy/

 

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Pattaya Terminal 21 to host seafood festival from October 21st to the 24th
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Terminal 21 will host another fantastic event for foodies to celebrate the start of another long weekend from October 21st to the 24th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275059-pattaya-terminal-21-to-host-seafood-festival-from-october-21st-to-the-24th/

 

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World Sports News - Tuesday 18 October by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275060-world-sports-news-tuesday-18-october-by-chili-radio/

 

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New rule for cash deposit machines from November 15th

 

 

From November 15th, people who want to deposit cash via cash deposit machines (CDMs) in Thailand will be required to identify themselves by inserting their credit or debit cards and entering their Personal Identification Number (PIN) or password.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275061-new-rule-for-cash-deposit-machines-from-november-15th/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday October 18 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275062-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-october-18-2022/

 

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The ‘H.O.G.S’ are coming to Cha-Am!
By Editor

 

 

Asia Harley Days 2022 is an iconic moto-music festival, making a debut in Asia at Cha-Am Beach in November.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275065-the-‘hogs’-are-coming-to-cha-am/

 

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Jailed and blacklisted: Frenchmen in attack on Thai man ordered held by court - driver is Hua Hin man with Thai wife

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Two French men arrested for an attack on a Thai motorcyclist who was knocked unconscious on Saturday night have been ordered held without bail by the court in Koh Samui southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275074-jailed-and-blacklisted-frenchmen-in-attack-on-thai-man-ordered-held-by-court-driver-is-hua-hin-man-with-thai-wife/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Oct 18: Battle to reverse Thailand's Cannabis splurge, flood report

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275075-tim-newton-today-oct-18-battle-to-reverse-thailands-cannabis-splurge-flood-report/

 

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Ladyboys arrested in bizarre cult fraud - three nurses and 2 children held in BKK condo for 3 years

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Cult leaders arrested

 

A bizarre case of cultism and fraud is emerging after the arrest of two transgender individuals in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275077-ladyboys-arrested-in-bizarre-cult-fraud-three-nurses-and-2-children-held-in-bkk-condo-for-3-years/

 

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Thailand’s top stand-up comedian sticks nose into political divide
 

(Photo by thaistandupcomedy Facebook page)

Stand-up comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is under the spotlight after jokes in his latest show drew criticism and ignited an online clash between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275078-thailand’s-top-stand-up-comedian-sticks-nose-into-political-divide/

 

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Trat tourism declared "all white": Police 'proactive' in trying to solve problem of illegal drugs

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Inspiring confidence!

 

Daily News reported that the tourist police in the popular tourism areas of Trat in eastern Thailand were being proactive to inspire confidence among tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275079-trat-tourism-declared-all-white-police-proactive-in-trying-to-solve-problem-of-illegal-drugs/ 

 

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Utterly tragic: Scene of Thailand's mass shooting cleaned up; parents can't collect kids, just their bags and shoes

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported with utterly tragic pictures on the clean-up of the crime scene at the nursery in Uthai Sawan, Nong Bualamphu NE Thailand, the scene of a mass shooting and stabbing incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275080-utterly-tragic-scene-of-thailands-mass-shooting-cleaned-up-parents-cant-collect-kids-just-their-bags-and-shoes/

 

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Monk drunk with an axe ordered back to the temple - says he drank beer for his blood pressure and diabetes

 

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A monk with mental health issues spooked residents of a housing estate in Muang district of Kamphaengphet, NW Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275082-monk-drunk-with-an-axe-ordered-back-to-the-temple-says-he-drank-beer-for-his-blood-pressure-and-diabetes/

 

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Min of Finance making another revision to 2022 and 2023 economic projections
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance is preparing to roll out a new set of economic stimuli before the end of this year, in line with the government’s tradition to introduce the so-called gift packages for the general public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275086-min-of-finance-making-another-revision-to-2022-and-2023-economic-projections/

 

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Cat burglar arrested - he had plans to hit former RTP chief's house

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the arrest of a cat burglar by the Samut Prakan provincial police yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275087-cat-burglar-arrested-he-had-plans-to-hit-former-rtp-chiefs-house/

 

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APEC finance ministers’ meeting to take place in Bangkok on October 19-20
by Namo Vananupong

 

  
BANGKOK (NNT) - The APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) will commence in Bangkok on Wednesday (19 October), with the Ministry of Finance being the host. The bloc’s finance ministers will discuss many topics pertaining to post-pandemic economic recovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275088-apec-finance-ministers’-meeting-to-take-place-in-bangkok-on-october-19-20/

 

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Who's scared of the Thai police? - these rampaging Cambodians aren't!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Who's scared!

 

Daily News reported on violence between rampaging Cambodian young people with knives that left bloodstains at the Samrong market in Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275090-whos-scared-of-the-thai-police-these-rampaging-cambodians-arent/

 

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Udon: Shabu diners scatter in fear as man attacked by mob - broken toy gun found at scene

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Run for your lives!

 

Daily News reported that diners at the Shabu Indy restaurant on Suphakijjanya Road in downtown Udon Thani, NE Thailand, ran for their lives as a shot was fired. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275094-udon-shabu-diners-scatter-in-fear-as-man-attacked-by-mob-broken-toy-gun-found-at-scene/

 

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Thai Tests Positive For Fast-Spreading BQ. 1 Subvariant
Author: TNR Staff

 

A graphic image of Covid.19. Credit: Everydayhealth.com

 

A THAI citizen has been found to be infected one of two descendants of Omicron’s BA.5 subvariant, called BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, that are adept at dodging the protective antibodies from prior infection or vaccination and spread faster, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Oct. 18).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275096-thai-tests-positive-for-fast-spreading-bq-1-subvariant/

 

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PR girl and waitress at Udon pub/restaurant said they were drugged by four men

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A PR girl called May, 22, and a waitress called Tory, aged 20, who work at a downtown pub/restaurant in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, filed a report with the Muang district police claiming they were drugged by four male customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275098-pr-girl-and-waitress-at-udon-pubrestaurant-said-they-were-drugged-by-four-men/

 

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Thai police hand over 12 million baht to families of victims of massacre in NE

 

Picture: INN

 

The Thai police have handed over 12,540,000 baht to families of the victims of the massacre in Nong Bualamphu earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275099-thai-police-hand-over-12-million-baht-to-families-of-victims-of-massacre-in-ne/

 

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Thai political activist Srisuwan attacked at Technology Crime Suppression Division
 

 

Solo political activist Srisuwan Janya was physically attacked this morning (Tuesday), as he was giving an interview to the media, while he was at the office of Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) to lodge a complaint against Udom Taephanich, a stand-up comedian well known for his comedy series “Deaw 1-13”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275100-thai-political-activist-srisuwan-attacked-at-technology-crime-suppression-division/