THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 24 October 2022

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Three edicts issued to tighten controls on use of cannabis in food

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has issued three edicts concerning the use of cannabis and hemp, includingcannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in food and seasonings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275608-three-edicts-issued-to-tighten-controls-on-use-of-cannabis-in-food/

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12-year-old boy praised for administering CPR to child saved from drowning

 

 

A 12-year-old boy was lauded by the chief of Bangkok’s Min Buri district, Sakchai Saisuk, for administering CPR, which he learned at a rescue foundation, to a 6-year-old boy who had just been saved from drowning in a canal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275610-12-year-old-boy-praised-for-administering-cpr-to-child-saved-from-drowning/

 

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Abundance and low price of synthetic drugs pose real challenges in SE Asia
 

 

A substantial increase in the production of synthetic drugs, methamphetamine in particular, by organised crime syndicates in the Golden Triangle, resulting in a sharp drop in production costs and easy affordability for drug users, are posing a real challenge to Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275611-abundance-and-low-price-of-synthetic-drugs-pose-real-challenges-in-se-asia/

 

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Situation following floods to return to normal in mid-November – ONWR

 

 

The situation following the floods in Thailand’s north-eastern, northern and central regions is expected to return to normal in mid-November, while the level of flooding is steadily falling as the country is approaches the annual cold and dry season, according to a forecast by the Office of National Water Resources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275612-situation-following-floods-to-return-to-normal-in-mid-november-–-onwr/

 

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Street racers warned of incarceration if they gather in a groups of 5 or more

 

 

Street car racers in Thailand are warned that they may face imprisonment and hefty fines if more than five of them gather together for illegal races, even if they have not started racing, said Pol Col Prasobchoke Iamphinit, superintendent of Prachachuen police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275613-street-racers-warned-of-incarceration-if-they-gather-in-a-groups-of-5-or-more/

 

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Police say they will retrieve all guns stolen from Pak Kret station next week

 

 

Police are confident that they will be able to retrieve all 159 guns, stolen from Pak Kret police station over the past five years by a non-commissioned police officer, within the next few days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275614-police-say-they-will-retrieve-all-guns-stolen-from-pak-kret-station-next-week/

 

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Thailand’s Pata Zoo says it does not intend to sell its only gorilla
 

 

Pata Zoo has dismissed as groundless media reports that it is going to sell its only remaining gorilla for about 30 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275615-thailand’s-pata-zoo-says-it-does-not-intend-to-sell-its-only-gorilla/

 

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“Tono’s Mekong swim” raises over 60 million baht

 

 

Thai actor Phakin Khamwilaisak, better known as “Tono”, has raised over 60 million baht with his charity swim across the Mekong River off Nakhon Phanom yesterday to raise funds for hospitals in the northeastern province and neighbouring Laos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275616-“tono’s-mekong-swim”-raises-over-60-million-baht/

 

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Prayut hails economic progress by his government but his path to reelection next summer is unclear
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha took to social media on Saturday to herald his government’s gains this year as rumours swirl that a General Election will be called in late November

 

Political experts and commentators have been talking up the prospects of the Bhumjaithai Party as a ‘neutral’ actor on the receiving end of defections with reports of further in the pipeline before the next General Election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275617-prayut-hails-economic-progress-by-his-government-but-his-path-to-reelection-next-summer-is-unclear/

 

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Woman Who Lived At Suvarnabhumi Airport For 2 Months Gets Help
by TNR Staff

 

Ms. Noi at Suvarnabhumi Airport and signing some papers there. Photos: Sanook.com

 

THE Thai version of the movie “The Terminal” played out in real life after a mysterious 28-year-old woman got help after living at Suvarnabhumi Airport for almost two months while waiting to be picked up by her mother, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 22).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275618-woman-who-lived-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-2-months-gets-help/

 

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Famous entertainment venue in Banglamung raided on Sunday morning, hundreds of tourists flee
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Banglamung, Chonburi – A popular entertainment venue, CLUB ONE Pattaya, was raided in the early hours of this morning, October 23rd. A number of drugs were found and confiscated while roughly 200 Thai and foreign customers escaped.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275619-famous-entertainment-venue-in-banglamung-raided-on-sunday-morning-hundreds-of-tourists-flee/

 

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Thai-Swedish resident reveals story of being robbed in thief-targeted neighborhood in Banglamung, urges serious police investigation
By Nop Meechukhun

 

A Thai-Swedish woman, 27, revealed on Saturday, October 22nd, that her house in Soi Map Song, Nong Yai Moo 11 in Nong Prue subdistrict, Banglamung district, was robbed with a total loss of nearly 500,000 baht while many of her neighbours were also robbed in the past year or two.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275620-thai-swedish-resident-reveals-story-of-being-robbed-in-thief-targeted-neighborhood-in-banglamung-urges-serious-police-investigation/

 

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Fears for Russian tourist, a top business executive, gone missing from Naithon Beach in Phuket
by News Desk

 

The search for 53-year-old Elena Rusradchenko began again on Sunday after being wound down on Saturday night at 9 pm. 

Police have not ruled out that the woman may have been attacked for her personal belongings but it is also feared she may have had difficulties in the sea off Naithon Beach and drowned. The search continues on Sunday amid stormy waters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275621-fears-for-russian-tourist-a-top-business-executive-gone-missing-from-naithon-beach-in-phuket/

 

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Cabinet set to consider 4am closing for entertainment venues in Thailand
By Online Reporter

 

Bangla Road, Phuket. File photo

Thailand’s Cabinet looks set to consider whether entertainment venues in Thailand should be permitted to stay open until 4am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275622-cabinet-set-to-consider-4am-closing-for-entertainment-venues-in-thailand/

 

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Lone Man Launches Surprise Physical Attack On Thanathorn At Book Fair
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Top, insert and Front Page: Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his assailant Kanetpitsanuthep Jakkapopmahadeja. Photos: Thai Rath

 

A LONE MAN launched a surprise physical attack on Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at a crowded hall in Bangkok Sunday (Oct 23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275625-lone-man-launches-surprise-physical-attack-on-thanathorn-at-book-fair/

 

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Foreigner on canoe rescued after battling with waves in Thalang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A foreigner on a canoe has been rescued after battling with waves near a beach in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275626-foreigner-on-canoe-rescued-after-battling-with-waves-in-thalang/

 

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Exploding manhole cover damages baht bus, scares Pattaya drivers
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-An exploding manhole cover damaged a baht bus and scared several Pattaya drivers today, October 22nd, as relevant authorities pledge to investigate what caused the cover to fly five meters into the air.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275627-exploding-manhole-cover-damages-baht-bus-scares-pattaya-drivers/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 24 October by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275629-world-sports-news-monday-24-october-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday October 24 2022
 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1275632-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-october-24-2022/ 

 

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Pheu Thai-Palang Pracharath Coalition ‘Impossible’ If Prayut Endorsed For PM Again
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE PHEU THAI PARTY will never join in coalition with those who may look to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha prolong his rule beyond the next general election, said Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew Sunday (Oct. 23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275634-pheu-thai-palang-pracharath-coalition-‘impossible’-if-prayut-endorsed-for-pm-again/

 

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Police Hunt For Man Who Accidentally Killed His Mother
by TNR staff

 

 

PHETCHABUN police are hunting for a man who accidently killed his mother after she stepped in to stop him from firing his shotgun at his brother during a fierce quarrel and then fled up a hilly forest behind the village, Matichon newspaper said Sunday (Oct. 23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275635-police-hunt-for-man-who-accidentally-killed-his-mother/

 

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Polling Agency Chief To Be Quizzed On Banning MPs From Helping Flood Victims
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION will be summoned for testimony before the House Committee on Corruption and Misconduct over a contentious ban which is currently keeping MPs from helping flood victims in the provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275636-polling-agency-chief-to-be-quizzed-on-banning-mps-from-helping-flood-victims/

 

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Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2022 to be held Dec 2 & 3
By Online Reporter

 

 

The Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2022 will take place on Dec 2 & 3, the event organisers have announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275638-hua-hin-international-jazz-festival-2022-to-be-held-dec-2-3/

 

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Bang Sue Grand Station touted as 5G Smart Station
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The new central railway station in Bangkok has become the first of its kind in Thailand and Southeast Asia to offer full 5G connectivity. The government says it plans to provide broader 5G coverage at transport stations and other facilities to help improve services and promote equitable access to this technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275639-bang-sue-grand-station-touted-as-5g-smart-station/

 

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Health Min proceeds with nationwide drug users rehabilitation and treatment drive
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The national committee on narcotic users’ treatment and rehabilitation has resolved to implement an urgent plan in the aspect of treatment for users. The move was made in response to the current government policy.

 

Foll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275640-health-min-proceeds-with-nationwide-drug-users-rehabilitation-and-treatment-drive/

 

 

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‘Over my dead body’: The locals fighting a 20-year battle against Udon Thani potash mine plan

By Thai PBS World

 

 

Udon Thani Environmental Conservation Group prepares a big banner to show its unwavering opposition to the planned potash mine in Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275642-‘over-my-dead-body’-the-locals-fighting-a-20-year-battle-against-udon-thani-potash-mine-plan/

 

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Man charged after attacking Thanathorn at book fair

 

 

A man with history of mental problems attacked Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the anti-establishment Progressive Movement, on Sunday at a book fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275625-lone-man-launches-surprise-physical-attack-on-thanathorn-at-book-fair/?do=findComment&comment=17682616

 

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Tim Newton Today - Oct 24: Phuket road "unrepairable", Cannabis law clarification?

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275643-tim-newton-today-oct-24-phuket-road-unrepairable-cannabis-law-clarification/

 

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Thailand Sets Long-Awaited Rules for Vetting Asylum Seekers
by Zsombor Peter

 

Displaced people from Myanmar live under a makeshift tent along the Thai side of the Moei River in Mae Sot, Thailand on Feb. 7, 2022.

 

BANGKOK — Rights groups say the long-awaited rules Thailand’s government approved this month for screening foreigners seeking refuge from persecution in their home countries are likely to leave many worthy applicants in the lurch.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275644-thailand-sets-long-awaited-rules-for-vetting-asylum-seekers/

 

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Thailand’s political catch-2023
Author: Editorial Board, ANU

 

People wearing face masks as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen at a train station in Bangkok, Thailand, 7 January 2021 (Photo: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha).

 

When we think of countries that risk ‘growing old before they grow rich’, we usually think of China. But an equally stark illustration of the challenges facing a country with developed-world demographics and a middle-income economy is Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275645-thailand’s-political-catch-2023/