THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 22 October 2022

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Former school director gets 192 years in prison over school lunch scandal

 

The former director of a kindergarten, in Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, has been sentenced to 192 years in prison, without suspension, for cheating children out of their free lunch funding, by providing them with just rice noodles and fish sauce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275473-former-school-director-gets-192-years-in-prison-over-school-lunch-scandal/

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Thai policeman admits to stealing over 100 guns from Pak Kret police station

 

 

A non-commissioned police officer, attached to Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi Province, is in custody on theft charges for allegedly selling or pawning more than 100 handguns, which he had allegedly stolen from the district police’s store room over the past five years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275455-159-guns-stolen-from-pak-kret-police-station-30-retrieved-so-far/?do=findComment&comment=17678710

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Prayut Mum On Pridiyathorn Leading Palang Pracharath’s Economic Team
by TNR Staff

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Friday (Oct. 21) refused to comment on a possible cabinet reshuffle and a suggestion that former deputy prime minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula is suitable to head Palang Pracharath Party’s economic team, Thai Rath and Matichon newspapers said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275486-prayut-mum-on-pridiyathorn-leading-palang-pracharath’s-economic-team/

 

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Phrae Rocked By 9th Small Quake In Three Days
by TNR Staff

 

An earthquake graph. Image: CTV News

 

NORTHERN Phrae province was shaken by its ninth small earthquake in three days Friday afternoon (Oct. 21) with this measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale and at a depth of four kilometres, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275487-phrae-rocked-by-9th-small-quake-in-three-days/

 

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Deputy PM Prawit defends his luxury watch ‘borrowing’ saga gaffe as will executor says dead friend had no such assets

By Erich Parpart

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan insisted that the 22 luxury watches that he did not claim as assets were borrowed from his close but since deceased friend despite a claim from the executor of the will that the deceased friend did not have any luxury watches on his list of inheritance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275488-deputy-pm-prawit-defends-his-luxury-watch-‘borrowing’-saga-gaffe-as-will-executor-says-dead-friend-had-no-such-assets/

 

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Passengers to finally get refunds from high-flying Thai Airways still facing financial turbulence 
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The Chief Financial Officer of Thai Airways, Chai Eamsiri, submitted information to the Central Bankruptcy Court in September

 

It appears that the airline, kept alive by cargo freight income and the protection of the court through the pandemic emergency, has made substantial progress in trimming its previously huge cost base.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275489-passengers-to-finally-get-refunds-from-high-flying-thai-airways-still-facing-financial-turbulence/

 

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Apartment building collapses in Samkong area, Rassada, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rassada, Mueang Phuket – A 32-room apartment building in the Samkong area, Rassada sub-district, Mueang Phuket district collapsed. No deaths or major injuries were reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275490-apartment-building-collapses-in-samkong-area-rassada-phuket/

 

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Roadwork completion on Soi Buakhao pushed back to next Songkran after fire, Pattaya deputy mayor admits
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya deputy mayor Manote Nongyai inspected the fire scene on Soi Buakhao 15 after communication wires caught fire on October 19th, saying the completion of the drainage system construction project has been delayed to at least the next Songkran Day in April 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275491-roadwork-completion-on-soi-buakhao-pushed-back-to-next-songkran-after-fire-pattaya-deputy-mayor-admits/

 

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Opinion

Thailand’s limelight at APEC is being rocked by events outside its control

By Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

That chairing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting is something that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha looks forward to, as it may be his final triumph after 8 long years in office but the road leading to this triumphant event is not looking smoot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275502-thailand’s-limelight-at-apec-is-being-rocked-by-events-outside-its-control/

 

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Unaffiliated Rooster has never voted - but reserves the right to speak up
 

 

OPINION | by Rooster

 

I’ve never understood people who say if you don’t vote you have no right to complain. What a load of baloney.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275505-unaffiliated-rooster-has-never-voted-but-reserves-the-right-to-speak-up/

 

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Streetscape Changes In Downtown Hua Hin

By Editor

 

 

The development of the dual-track rail line is prompting some changes to the adjoining streetscape and the demolishment and pending update of some structures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275506-streetscape-changes-in-downtown-hua-hin/

 

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Pink and Yellow lines monorail services to open for free public trial in December
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The government remains committed to improving Thailand’s transportation infrastructure, aiming to elevate people’s quality of life through better transport linkages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275507-pink-and-yellow-lines-monorail-services-to-open-for-free-public-trial-in-december/

 

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Competition launched to find best Thai dishes for APEC leaders
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand launched the Future Food for Sustainability competition to find the best dishes that represent Thai cuisine and sustainability. The winning team will have their dishes served to nation leaders at the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275508-competition-launched-to-find-best-thai-dishes-for-apec-leaders/

 

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Bangkok announces air pollution curbing measures
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok city hall has announced a set of measures to curb air pollution this winter season, by focusing on emissions from vehicles and industrial plants. The city will provide air quality forecasts of up to 7 days in advance to allow residents to take appropriate precautionary measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275509-bangkok-announces-air-pollution-curbing-measures/

 

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Heavy to very heavy rains to continue in parts of Southern Thailand
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
The weather bureau has warned that incessant rainfall will continue in parts of Southern Thailand and flashfloods may be expected in certain areas. Although tropical storm Nesat has dissipated, another potential storm is brewing and will likely exert a minor influence on Thailand at the end of the month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275510-heavy-to-very-heavy-rains-to-continue-in-parts-of-southern-thailand/

 

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Thai tourist police explain their role as the country commits to the protection and welfare of tourists

 

 

INN revealed that Thailand is now a signatory to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT) that has been promoted by the World Tourism Council.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275514-thai-tourist-police-explain-their-role-as-the-country-commits-to-the-protection-and-welfare-of-tourists/

 

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Viral video: "Win" rider latest TikTok "Saving Celeb" after paying for gold in coins and 20s! Screams at shop!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: What a great saver!

 

Daily News reported on what seems to be a new craze in Thailand - saving money!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275516-viral-video-win-rider-latest-tiktok-saving-celeb-after-paying-for-gold-in-coins-and-20s-screams-at-shop/

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Mushroom picker trampled to death by wild elephant in Kanchanaburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The chief of the Salak Phra forest reserve in Kanchanaburi in western Thailand revealed yesterday evening that a man had been killed by a wild elephant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275518-mushroom-picker-trampled-to-death-by-wild-elephant-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Plans for the only gorilla in Thailand's German retirement hits 30 M baht stumbling block

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Store selling for 30MB

 

Sanook reported on the fate of a gorilla that has been held in a cage at a Pin Klao shopping center for 30 years for the public to gawk at.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275520-plans-for-the-only-gorilla-in-thailands-german-retirement-hits-30-m-baht-stumbling-block/

 

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Praise for honest Thai cabby: He returned 250K after transfer blooper

 

Picture: INN

 

Praise has come for yet another honest Bangkok cabby.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275522-praise-for-honest-thai-cabby-he-returned-250k-after-transfer-blooper/

 

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Thai Consumer Council and Move Forward Party seek probe of NBTC board conduct

 

The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) and the opposition Move Forward Party will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), seeking an investigation into the conduct of the 5-member board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275524-thai-consumer-council-and-move-forward-party-seek-probe-of-nbtc-board-conduct/

 

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You'll face jail if you spend wrongly transferred money, RTP tell Thais

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

You would face a jail term of one and a half years if you spend money wrongly transferred to your account.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275525-youll-face-jail-if-you-spend-wrongly-transferred-money-rtp-tell-thais/

 

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King Chulalongkorn Day – About Monday’s Public Holiday

By Editor

 

 

Monday the 24th October is a public holiday in Thailand as Sunday 23rd October marks “King Chulalongkorn Day” or known in Thai as “Wan Piyamaharaj Day”. It is the memorial day of the passing away of King Chulalongkorn 1910 at the age of 57. He had ruled what was then Siam, for 42 years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275528-king-chulalongkorn-day-–-about-monday’s-public-holiday/

 

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It's a miracle! King of the Snakes pops his head out of the riverbank - riches aplenty, bad luck gone

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Belief it will bring luck

 

Daily News reported on an astonishing discovery by local workers on the Rayong River while they were cleaning steps by a famous temple ready for Loy Krathong next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275529-its-a-miracle-king-of-the-snakes-pops-his-head-out-of-the-riverbank-riches-aplenty-bad-luck-gone/

 

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53-year-old Russian tourist missing from her hotel in Thalang, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – A 53-year-old female Russian tourist has gone missing from a hotel in the Thalang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275530-53-year-old-russian-tourist-missing-from-her-hotel-in-thalang-phuket/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 24 October 2022
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