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Thailand Live Monday 31 October 2022

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People look at the scene there the October 29 Halloween stampede occured in the capital’s popular Itaewon district in Seoul on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

 

One Thai dies as another recounts her Halloween nightmare in Seoul

A Thai tourist is confirmed to have died in the Halloween stampede in South Korea, Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul confirmed today (Sunday). No further information on the fatality is available at the time of this report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276270-one-thai-dies-as-another-recounts-her-halloween-nightmare-in-seoul/

 

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Thai government defends foreign land ownership plan
 

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The government’s plan to allow foreigners to own a limited amount of land in Thailand is intended to benefit the Thai people and the government is not “selling off” the country to foreigners, as alleged by some, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276272-thai-government-defends-foreign-land-ownership-plan/

 

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Pheu Thai Party opposes land ownership by foreigners

 

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The opposition Pheu Thai Party voiced its strong opposition today (Saturday) to the government’s plan to allow certain foreigners to buy up to 0.16 hectares (one rai) of land for residential purposes, hoping that the scheme will  boost foreign investment and spur the economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276272-thai-government-defends-foreign-land-ownership-plan/?do=findComment&comment=17695097

 

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Thai police end Chinese-run online gambling operation in Bangkok

 

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Police from the Technology Crime Suppression Centre broke up a major Chinese-owned online gambling operation on Friday. The organisation is reported to have had about 500 million baht in daily turnover and operated from a hotel in the Hua Mark area of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276273-thai-police-end-chinese-run-online-gambling-operation-in-bangkok/

 

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Lack of psychiatrists leaves Thailand grappling with rising suicides, depression
 

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The number of people in Thailand suffering from mental problems rose from 1.3 million in 2015 to 2.3 million last year, while the number of suicides is also on the increase.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276274-lack-of-psychiatrists-leaves-thailand-grappling-with-rising-suicides-depression/

 

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Thai opposition to seeks no-vote censure debate against the government

 

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Thai opposition parties will submit a motion to the House Speaker in mid-November, seeking a general censure debate on the government, without a vote, to “grill” it over illegal gambling and drug abuse issues and to offer recommendations to the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276276-thai-opposition-to-seeks-no-vote-censure-debate-against-the-government/

 

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Russian Tourists Flocking To Koh Samui
by TNR Staff Comment

 

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European tourists arriving at Koh Samui airport. Photos: Naewna

 

THE outlook of Koh Samui this high season is bright with a large number of European tourists escaping the winter there to enjoy the sunshine here and amid this is the noteworthy return of Russian holidaymakers, Naewna newspaper said Sunday evening (Oct. 30).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276277-russian-tourists-flocking-to-koh-samui/

 

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Most Bangkokians Prefer Move Forward Party Leader For PM: NIDA Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

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Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Photo: INN News

 

MOST BANGKOKIANS prefer Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister after the next general election, says a recent opinion poll.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276278-most-bangkokians-prefer-move-forward-party-leader-for-pm-nida-poll/

 

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Police rescue 13-year-old girl from prostitution in Malaysia, arrest five

 

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Police from Thailand’s Human Trafficking Prevention and Suppression Division, with cooperation from Malaysian police, have rescued two Thai females, one of them being a 13-year-old girl, and two Indonesian females and have arrested five members of a human trafficking gang involved in delivering women to Malaysia for prostitution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276279-police-rescue-13-year-old-girl-from-prostitution-in-malaysia-arrest-five/

 

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21 best Thai dishes for 21 Economic leaders at APEC Future Food for Sustainability competition
by Tarin Angskul

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the opening ceremony of Plate to Planet Festival in front of the Central World Plaza shopping mall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276280-21-best-thai-dishes-for-21-economic-leaders-at-apec-future-food-for-sustainability-competition/

 

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Interior Ministry launches anti-drug campaign
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Interior has launched a campaign against drugs for government officials, as it aims to ensure clean practices among state agencies. Any government officer found involved in drug cases will face legal prosecution and stringent disciplinary actions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276282-interior-ministry-launches-anti-drug-campaign/

 

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Real estate sector views Cabinet endorsement positively
by Namo Vananupong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet recently endorsed the drafting of a ministerial regulation that will enable certain foreigners to purchase 1 rai of land in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276283-real-estate-sector-views-cabinet-endorsement-positively/

 

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Anutin voted to be suitable political leader who stands above social conflicts, Thailand’s “Super Poll” reports
By Nop Meechukhun

 

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National – The majority of voting participants has voted Anutin Charnvirakul to be a suitable political leader who was above social conflicts, according to the Super Poll’s result on Sunday, October 30th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276284-anutin-voted-to-be-suitable-political-leader-who-stands-above-social-conflicts-thailand’s-“super-poll”-reports/

 

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Srettha Thavisin: Is real-estate mogul aiming to become Thailand’s next PM?

 

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Speculation is rife that property tycoon Srettha Thavisin will be one of three prime ministerial candidates put forward by the Pheu Thai Party at the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276290-srettha-thavisin-is-real-estate-mogul-aiming-to-become-thailand’s-next-pm/

 

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Thai police arrest the final suspect of 6 in the 2009 murder of Canadian businessman in Phuket

 

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Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phuridech said that Samrann Seemaek or Bank, 34, was named in a warrant for premeditated murder after an incident in February 2009.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276308-thai-police-arrest-the-final-suspect-of-6-in-the-2009-murder-of-canadian-businessman-in-phuket/

 

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"Ungrateful son" attacks mother in front of bedridden dad - she dies and the son is now in custody

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Ungrateful son drug addict

 

Thai police in Bua Yai district of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, have arrested a 36 year old Thai man who attacked his mother.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276310-ungrateful-son-attacks-mother-in-front-of-bedridden-dad-she-dies-and-the-son-is-now-in-custody/

 

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Chinese national and Thai wife arrested for reportedly illegally possessing firearms at luxurious house in Phuket

By Nop Meechukhun

 

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Kathu, Phuket – A Chinese national and his Thai wife were arrested for illegally possessing a number of firearms in their residence following a police search on Friday, October 28th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276312-chinese-national-and-thai-wife-arrested-for-reportedly-illegally-possessing-firearms-at-luxurious-house-in-phuket/

 

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Man Held For Stealing Drainage System Parts Triggering Heavy Floods
by TNR Staff 

 

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The suspect who was held on charges of stealing drainage system parts. Photo: Matichon

 

TRANG police arrested a man on charges of stealing vital and expensive parts of the province’s drainage system triggering heavy floods in a subdistrict of this southern province, Matichon newspaper said Sunday evening (Oct. 30).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276314-man-held-for-stealing-drainage-system-parts-triggering-heavy-floods/

 

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The EV beyond mobility

 

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Electric car owners will soon find themselves making a greater contribution to the country than they ever imagined. Apart from reducing emissions, electric cars become potential “power plants” that strengthen national energy security or even be part of a disaster relief solution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276315-the-ev-beyond-mobility/

 

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Step grandfather groomed his granddaughter for years - he drugged and raped her then threatened to kill her cat

 

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Sanook Thai Caption: Step grandfather rapes granddaughter

 

Social activist Paveena Hongsakul has been brought in to investigate after a 13 year old girl told how she was raped and threatened by her step grandfather over many years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276316-step-grandfather-groomed-his-granddaughter-for-years-he-drugged-and-raped-her-then-threatened-to-kill-her-cat/

 

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Operators Promises Safe Halloween Festival on Khao San Road

 

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BANGKOK, Oct 31 (TNA) – Business operators on Khao San Road promised that their Halloween festival would be safe and there would not be any situation like the one on a street in Itaewon because Khao San Road is wider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276317-operators-promises-safe-halloween-festival-on-khao-san-road/

 

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