THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 21 October 2022

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Police Hunt for Drug Gang That Robbed Authorities of Seized Speed Pills

 

SONGKHLA, (TNA) – Authorities have identified and are hunting for a gang of about 20 men who robbed a group of local administrators of speed pills, guns, mobile phones and a car in an unsuccessful sting operation in the southern province of Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275361-police-hunt-for-drug-gang-that-robbed-authorities-of-seized-speed-pills/

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Thai and Malaysian nationals arrested for reportedly being involved in human trafficking

 

 

A group of six Thai and Malaysian nationals were arrested in Bangkok for reportedly being involved in human trafficking of Thai victims to Dubai, Police General Surachat”Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy Commissioner of the Thai National Police, revealed on Thursday, October 20th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275358-thai-and-malaysian-nationals-arrested-for-reportedly-being-involved-in-human-trafficking/

 

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Five shooters at Pattaya pool villa surrender to police
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — All five suspects in a shooting at a pool villa in Pattaya surrendered themselves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275331-five-shooters-at-pattaya-pool-villa-surrender-to-police/

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Bangkok retains long held crown as ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific readers
Thai capital wins sought-after title for 6th consecutive time, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is voted ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and THAI the third best Asia-Pacific airline.
TAT Newsroom

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok has been voted the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ for the sixth consecutive time in the prestigious Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2022, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok was voted the ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and Thai Airways International (THAI) the third best airline in the Asia-Pacific.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275388-bangkok-retains-long-held-crown-as-‘best-leisure-city-in-the-asia-pacific’-from-business-traveller-asia-pacific-readers/

 

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Police General Transferred Over Drug Allegations
by TNR Staff

 

Pol. Maj. Gen.Wasamae Salae. Photo: Thai Rath

 

NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered the transfer of Pol. Maj. Gen.Wasamae Salae, head of Narathiwat provincial police, to the headquarters in Bangkok amid allegations of links to drug cartels, Thai Rath newspaper said yesterday (Oct. 20).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275389-police-general-transferred-over-drug-allegations/

 

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Thai Telco Regulator Gives Conditional Clearance To True, DTAC Merger
By Reuters and published by CNA

 

A woman speaks on a mobile phone as she stands next to the logo of True Corp in Bangkok on February 29, 2016. File photo: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha and published by CNA

 

THAILAND’S telecommunications regulator cleared the merger of the country’s second and third largest mobile operators, True Corporation Pcl and Telenor ASA’s Total Access Communication Pcl (DTAC) with conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275390-thai-telco-regulator-gives-conditional-clearance-to-true-dtac-merger/

 

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One worker killed, another seriously injured after trying to lift heavy glass panels in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

Pattaya — Several layers of large and heavy glass panels fell on two workers who were attempting to transport them in Pattaya, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275391-one-worker-killed-another-seriously-injured-after-trying-to-lift-heavy-glass-panels-in-pattaya/

 

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Eye catching drone video shows progress of new Hua Hin train line – but will it be finished by year end target?
By Online Reporter

 

Image: Mike's Tropical Tech

A new video shows the progress of the work on the dual track train that is currently being constructed in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275392-eye-catching-drone-video-shows-progress-of-new-hua-hin-train-line-–-but-will-it-be-finished-by-year-end-target/

 

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Thailand Ready to Attend Global Climate Meeting in Egypt Next Month

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Thailand is ready to attend the 27 th  Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt on Nov 3-18 and will emphasize its cooperation with efforts to limit global warming. to 1.5-2 degrees Celsius, quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality sooner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275394-thailand-ready-to-attend-global-climate-meeting-in-egypt-next-month/

 

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Two motorcycle riders collide in Pattaya, one killed
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด

Pattaya — A 42-year-old Thai man was killed instantly after colliding his motorcycle with another motorcyclist in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275395-two-motorcycle-riders-collide-in-pattaya-one-killed/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 21 October by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275399-world-sports-news-friday-21-october-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday October 21 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275407-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-october-21-2022/

 

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Can Korn Chatikavanij pull off his ‘brave’ political resurrection?

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij is making an ambitious political gamble by leaving a political party he cofounded just two years ago to lead a small 15-year-old party at the next general election.

It will be his first election as a party leader. He entered the last national poll in 2019 as deputy leader of the Democrat Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275412-can-korn-chatikavanij-pull-off-his-‘brave’-political-resurrection/

 

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Thai doctor named recipient of Thailand’s first Public Diplomacy Award

 

 

A Thai otolaryngologist who has spent more than 30 years helping patients across 10 countries has been chosen as the recipient of Thailand’s first-ever Public Diplomacy Award.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275413-thai-doctor-named-recipient-of-thailand’s-first-public-diplomacy-award/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Oct 21: Landslides, road failures and carnage in Phuket, Thai Airways 'recovery'?

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275416-tim-newton-today-oct-21-landslides-road-failures-and-carnage-in-phuket-thai-airways-recovery/

 

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One Man and the River: A mission that triggered tidal wave of criticism

 

 

Tomorrow (Oct 22), singer-cum-actor Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak will brave strong criticism – and even stronger currents of the Mekong – in his bid to swim across the border on his “One Man and the River” charitable mission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275417-one-man-and-the-river-a-mission-that-triggered-tidal-wave-of-criticism/

 

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Bangkok reports low air quality in 12 areas
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Airborne dust is impacting air quality in some parts of Bangkok, as the city hall is encouraging people in 12 affected areas to avoid outdoor activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275418-bangkok-reports-low-air-quality-in-12-areas/

 

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Gen Prawit calls for proactive measures to curb road accidents
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan instructed state agencies to adopt a proactive approach to promote road safety and reduce accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275419-gen-prawit-calls-for-proactive-measures-to-curb-road-accidents/

 

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Chiang Mai Earthquake – Minor Damage Reported

 

Seismograph with paper in action and earthquake - 3D Rendering

Residents of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand were awoken at 4.26am yesterday (20th October) by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275420-chiang-mai-earthquake-–-minor-damage-reported/

 

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Naked Sattahip ladies face five years for computer crime - "they're just our boyfriends" and saucy stuff was "just content"

 

Sanook Thai Caption: It was just "content"

 

The two women at the center of a storm of nakedness on the eastern seaboard earlier this week have rocked up at Sattahip police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275421-naked-sattahip-ladies-face-five-years-for-computer-crime-theyre-just-our-boyfriends-and-saucy-stuff-was-just-content/

 

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Thailand abstained on UN vote to have its voice heard – FM Don
 

Thailand’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai

 

Thailand abstained from the UN resolution to condemn Russia’s annexation of eastern regions of Ukraine last week because it wants its voice on the crisis to be heard, according to Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275422-thailand-abstained-on-un-vote-to-have-its-voice-heard-–-fm-don/

 

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Salary and benefits tops career priority list; Google and PTT retain their positions as most desirable employers in Thailand
By Online Reporter

 

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Universum has released the findings from the Thailand portion of its annual global talent survey, with more than 12,700 participating students from 23 Thailand universities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275427-salary-and-benefits-tops-career-priority-list-google-and-ptt-retain-their-positions-as-most-desirable-employers-in-thailand/

 

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Yet more embarrassment for RTP as gun stealing/ gambling cop nabbed trying to flee Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It is yet another case that will fall into the lap of under pressure and new commander of the Thai police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275428-yet-more-embarrassment-for-rtp-as-gun-stealing-gambling-cop-nabbed-trying-to-flee-thailand/

 

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Gun stealing cop flown back to Bangkok to face Big Joke and big inquiry - he was in charge of the armory

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Nonthaburi sergeant who has admitted to stealing more than 100 police guns was flown back to Bangkok yesterday to the police airport in Ram Intra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275428-yet-more-embarrassment-for-rtp-as-gun-stealing-gambling-cop-nabbed-trying-to-flee-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=17677863

 

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Angry father kills yaba and booze demanding son in NE - cap gun shots to head and chest

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

At 8pm yesterday the Ubonrat police in Khon Kaen, NE Thailand, informed rescue services that they had a report of a fatal shooting at a house in Thung Pong sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275430-angry-father-kills-yaba-and-booze-demanding-son-in-ne-cap-gun-shots-to-head-and-chest/

 

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Six yaba taking monks defrocked - one was pushing 70!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Purple pee for six in saffron

 

Daily News reported that protection agencies in Samut Prakan went to Thai Ban sub-district where they had received complaints from locals about drug taking by monks at a temple. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275431-six-yaba-taking-monks-defrocked-one-was-pushing-70/

 

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Thai man buys his dream car with coins saved in a piggy bank for just nine months

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Great!

 

A Thai man has managed to save enough in coins in a piggy bank in just nine months for a down payment on a spanking new Isuzu pick-up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275433-thai-man-buys-his-dream-car-with-coins-saved-in-a-piggy-bank-for-just-nine-months/

 

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Ladyboy seafood seller found dead - neighbor had spine tingling dream

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a ladyboy in Muang Chonburi in eastern Thailand had been mysteriously found dead on the ground floor of a rented room in Bang Pla Soi sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275434-ladyboy-seafood-seller-found-dead-neighbor-had-spine-tingling-dream/

 

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Gen Torsak supervises active shooter survival training for teachers and students

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that deputy commander of the Royal Thai police General Torsak Sukhwimon led an inspection team to watch police teach students and teachers how to survive an active shooter situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275435-gen-torsak-supervises-active-shooter-survival-training-for-teachers-and-students/

 

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Old couple on a motorcycle grievously injured after pulling out on car/18 wheel truck

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that they had received video footage of an accident that severely injured two old people on a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275436-old-couple-on-a-motorcycle-grievously-injured-after-pulling-out-on-car18-wheel-truck/