THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 12 November 2022

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Defense minister, in response to House query, says Chinese gray businesses being investigated

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The House of Representatives today (10 November) discussed shady businesses run by Chinese nationals in Thailand. The defense minister responded to a query on this topic, saying these activities include investment scams, call center gangs, and illicit service venues. More clarity about recent arrests pertaining to these activities is expected next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277490-defense-minister-in-response-to-house-query-says-chinese-gray-businesses-being-investigated/

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Immigration Bureau: Foreigners considerably Arrive in the Country

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Immigration Bureau has mobilized its personnel to welcome visitors who are arriving considerably, to prevent congestion at airports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277492-immigration-bureau-foreigners-considerably-arrive-in-the-country/

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Ninth Grader Falls From School Building In Korat, Fourth Case This Year
by TNR Staff

 

 

A NINTH GRADE student in Nakhon Ratchasima province (Korat) died after falling from a building of a top high school in Mueang district last evening (Nov. 10) with this being the fourth such case in this province this year, Matichon newspaper said today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277528-ninth-grader-falls-from-school-building-in-korat-fourth-case-this-year/

 

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No Palang Pracharath MPs, Cabinet Members Hopping To A New Party: Prawit
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan greeting party members at a seminar today. Photo: Matichon

 

PALANG PRACHARATH top leader Prawit Wongsuwan today (Nov.11) confirmed that none of the ruling camp’s MPs and cabinet members will go party-hopping during a run-up to the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277529-no-palang-pracharath-mps-cabinet-members-hopping-to-a-new-party-prawit/

 

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How far can Thailand’s ambitious BCG push go in the APEC community?

 

 

Thailand’s intention to push the Bio-Circular-Green economic model on the agenda of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings is mostly aimed at benefiting domestic big conglomerates, rather than driving regional economic development for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders, according to critics upset about being excluded from the implementation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277530-how-far-can-thailand’s-ambitious-bcg-push-go-in-the-apec-community/

 

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Road users advised to avoid Patong Hill Road during rush hours
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong, Phuket – Road users are being advised to avoid using the Patong Hill Road during rush hour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277531-road-users-advised-to-avoid-patong-hill-road-during-rush-hours/

 

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Activists opposing proposal for entertainment venues being allowed to legally open later protest in Bangkok
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thailand – The Life Quantity Development Network is opposed to extending entertainment venues opening hours even in tourism only zones.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277532-activists-opposing-proposal-for-entertainment-venues-being-allowed-to-legally-open-later-protest-in-bangkok/

 

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Video: "Thailand is amazing!" - ONE MILLIONTH visitor to south hailed by Thai tourism minister

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thailand's tourism minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan was guest of honor as the southern province of Phangnga celebrated the return of foreign tourists in great numbers post-pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277545-video-thailand-is-amazing-one-millionth-visitor-to-south-hailed-by-thai-tourism-minister/

 

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Thailand’s crazy laws - it’s just as well many people just ignore them - they are “a ass”

 

 

OPINION | by Rooster

 

Every country has crazy laws that are still on the statute books but for which no one would ever be prosecuted. The UK is full of them as any Google search reveals. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277546-thailand’s-crazy-laws-it’s-just-as-well-many-people-just-ignore-them-they-are-“a-ass”/

 

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Face Face Face! Thailand puts on its best double sided one as Bangkok is beautified for World Leaders!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thais were at their teasing best as they commented in great numbers on a Facebook post by the site that translates as "Hey! These are Thailand's sidewalks".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277548-face-face-face-thailand-puts-on-its-best-double-sided-one-as-bangkok-is-beautified-for-world-leaders/

 

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Husband suspects two-timing wife  - puts GPS on her phone - chase on motorway ends in crash!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Husband follows - Wife nearly dies

 

Sanook reported on a story that was featured on the popular news/variety show "Reuang Lao Chao Nee" yesterday morning. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277550-husband-suspects-two-timing-wife- -puts-gps-on-her-phone-chase-on-motorway-ends-in-crash/

 

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25 victims of mass shooting in NE Thailand get further compensation - 90,000 baht each

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported comments made by Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin after a meeting of the Rights and Liberties Protection Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277553-25-victims-of-mass-shooting-in-ne-thailand-get-further-compensation-90000-baht-each/

 

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Netizens praise tattooist for giving a free tattoo about organ donation

 

Daily News Thai Caption:You can have it (for free)

 

Daily News called it yet another good news story and Thai netizens were once again praising a kind hearted and sincere member of the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277555-netizens-praise-tattooist-for-giving-a-free-tattoo-about-organ-donation/

 

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Contractor tells wife of a 3 million baht bounty on his head - she thought it was drunken talk - then he's shot 22 times

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a gruesome murder outside the Wiangsra Crown Prince Hospital in Wiang Sa, Surat Thani, southern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277558-contractor-tells-wife-of-a-3-million-baht-bounty-on-his-head-she-thought-it-was-drunken-talk-then-hes-shot-22-times/

 

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Teacher calls for justice after knife attack at NE school - corruption could be the issue, not personal

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A teacher called Phen at a school in Buriram has appealed to the media for justice after a colleague at the school attacked her with a knife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277560-teacher-calls-for-justice-after-knife-attack-at-ne-school-corruption-could-be-the-issue-not-personal/

 

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New edict tightens controls on non-medical use of cannabis in Thailand

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health has issued a new edict to tighten controls on the use of cannabis for commercial purposes, research, study and export.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277561-new-edict-tightens-controls-on-non-medical-use-of-cannabis-in-thailand/

 

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Queen Sirikit Convention Centre and 19 hotels off-limits to protesters Nov 14th-19th

 

 

Protests or public gatherings which will disrupt officials in their performance of duties during the APEC Summit and related meetings, between November 14th and 19th, are banned from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and 19 hotels during that period, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277563-queen-sirikit-convention-centre-and-19-hotels-off-limits-to-protesters-nov-14th-19th/

 

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