THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 21 November 2022

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Sattahip’s Mountain B pub renamed, reopened and raided by police

 

Chon Buri police and local officials raided a pub Saturday night, which is located on the same plot of land in Sattahip district as the Mountain B pub, the scene of a deadly fire on August 5th which has, to date, claimed the lives of  26 people and left others in hospital to this day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278401-sattahip’s-mountain-b-pub-renamed-reopened-and-raided-by-police/

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Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board to meet next week to discuss making cannabis an illegal narcotic again, pro-cannabis groups to hold major rally
By Adam Judd

 

Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, will meet in Bangkok on Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss proposals made by cannabis legalization opponents to make the plant an illegal narcotic once again under category 5.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278403-thailand’s-narcotics-control-board-to-meet-next-week-to-discuss-making-cannabis-an-illegal-narcotic-again/

 

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Two Thai women die during a mountain trek journey in Nepal

 

Two Thai female mountain trekkers died on Friday in Nepal, according to foreign news agencies.

 

The two victims, 49-year-old Pataya Philaisengsuri and 37-year-old Penny Aranlum, were among a group of 22 people, including 12 trekkers, 8 porters and 2 guides, who set out on the Annapurna circuit trek, from Besi Sahar in Lamjung to Tilicho Lake, starting on November 11th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278404-two-thai-women-die-during-a-mountain-trek-journey-in-nepal/

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How are bereaved families coping after the Nong Bua Lamphu massacre?
By Thai PBS World

 

 

It’s been more than a month since a sacked police officer went on a killing spree in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu, yet the families of the victims are still struggling with their grief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278405-how-are-bereaved-families-coping-after-the-nong-bua-lamphu-massacre/

 

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Thai PM pledges “heart-to-heart” cooperation with the US

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told US Vice President Kamala Harris of Thailand’s readiness to promote and enhance “heart-to-heart” cooperation with the United State, based on two centuries of the bilateral relationship.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278406-thai-pm-pledges-“heart-to-heart”-cooperation-with-the-us/

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French President tours Bangkok’s Wat Pho and Rajadamnern boxing stadium

 

 

French President Emmanuel Macron, his delegation and members of the foreign media covering the APEC Summit visited Phra Chetuphon Temple, or “Wat Pho”, a Royal temple in Bangkok Friday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278407-french-president-tours-bangkok’s-wat-pho-and-rajadamnern-boxing-stadium/

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Row Erupts After 2 Houses Are Built On Wrong Land Plot
by TNR Staff

 

The two houses built on Pairat’s land plot.

 

THE owner of a plot of land in Kanchanaburi province is perplexed how two houses could have been built there by mistake with the party at fault now keen on buying it and urging him to reduce the price, Sanook.com said Sunday afternoon (Nov. 20).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278409-row-erupts-after-2-houses-are-built-on-wrong-land-plot/

 

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Fugitive Chinese-Born Grey Businessman Still In Thailand, Protected By A Big Shot
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE CHINESE-BORN businessman who has evaded arrest on drug-related charges is currently hiding somewhere in Thailand under care of a highly-placed, powerful person, said former MP Chuvit Kamonvisit Saturday (Nov.19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278410-fugitive-chinese-born-grey-businessman-still-in-thailand-protected-by-a-big-shot/

 

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Prayut Hands Over Bamboo Basket To US As Apec Summit Ends
by TNR Staff

 

 

THAI Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this afternoon (Nov. 19) gave a bamboo basket to US Vice President Kamala Harris at the end of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to symbolise the passing over of Apec goals to next year’s summit host, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278411-prayut-hands-over-bamboo-basket-to-us-as-apec-summit-ends/

 

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Young Russian man jumps to his death at Pattaya hotel in front of shocked tourists following argument with girlfriend
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya-A 33-year-old Russian man reportedly on holiday with his Russian girlfriend plunged to his death from the eighth floor of a popular Pattaya hotel this afternoon in front of many shocked staff and tourists, landing in the crowded lobby.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278412-young-russian-man-jumps-to-his-death-at-pattaya-hotel-in-front-of-shocked-tourists-following-argument-with-girlfriend/

 

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Intoxicated man attacked after catcalling other man’s girlfriend in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A furious Thai boyfriend reportedly attacked an intoxicated man for catcalling his girlfriend in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278414-intoxicated-man-attacked-after-catcalling-other-man’s-girlfriend-in-pattaya/

 

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Drunk Burmese man stabs his Thai “friend” to death in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A drunk Burmese man stabbed his 29-year-old Thai “friend” to death at a drinking party and fled early Sunday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278415-drunk-burmese-man-stabs-his-thai-“friend”-to-death-in-pattaya/

 

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Indian tourist’s reportedly stolen gold necklace returned by Pattaya Good Samaritan
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Indian tourist reported to police that his gold necklace worth, according to him, 285,000 baht was allegedly pickpocketed by a group of transgender people. But luckily, a Pattaya Good Samaritan found the necklace and returned it to the tourist.

 

Fullstory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278416-indian-tourist’s-reportedly-stolen-gold-necklace-returned-by-pattaya-good-samaritan/

 

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Pattaya police investigating reported theft at cannabis shop in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – Two teenagers were caught on CCTV footage stealing eight marijuana joints from a cannabis shop in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278417-pattaya-police-investigating-reported-theft-at-cannabis-shop-in-pattaya/

 

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Nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown, passport inspections for foreigners to continue
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – Four nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in a Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278418-nightclub-goers-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-pattaya-entertainment-venue-crackdown-passport-inspections-for-foreigners-to-continue/

 

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Police officers inspect entertainment venues in Phuket to ensure safety

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Law enforcement officers inspected entertainment venues in three districts in Phuket to ensure safety as more tourists are coming in high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278419-police-officers-inspect-entertainment-venues-in-phuket-to-ensure-safety/

 

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Pattaya police raid two nightclubs, nightly raids to continue
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —  Pattaya police on Sunday raided two nightclubs in Pattaya, noting that at least one had a license discrepancy but stating no other issues were found. This is part of a daily campaign cracking down on nightlife for what police say are security and safety reasons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278418-nightclub-goers-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-pattaya-entertainment-venue-crackdown-passport-inspections-for-foreigners-to-continue/?do=findComment&comment=17738637

 

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World Sports News - Monday 21 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278422-world-sports-news-monday-21-november-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday November 21 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278423-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-november-21-2022/

 

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APEC was a missed opportunity for the United States to make up ground in Thailand

Opinion – by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

When Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped down from the plane that carried him from Bali to Bangkok for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, he was greeted by 2014 coup leader and current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, and while Xi was mounting his aircraft back home, he was also sent off by Prayut.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278424-apec-was-a-missed-opportunity-for-the-united-states-to-make-up-ground-in-thailand/

 

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Long jail terms promised as RTP chief does PM's bidding going after World Cup gamblers in Thailand

 

 

The World Cup - that kicked off last night at 11 pm Thai time - followed predictable two-faced territory yesterday when it came to gambling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278426-long-jail-terms-promised-as-rtp-chief-does-pms-bidding-going-after-world-cup-gamblers-in-thailand/

 

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Qataris go home at half time as hosts made to look like amateurs by Ecuador journeymen

 

Welcome to ASEAN NOW's daily World Cup blog presented by our columnist Rooster. The blog will contain all the latest news from Qatar 2022 in Rooster's inimitable fashion, all with a Thai perspective. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278431-qataris-go-home-at-half-time-as-hosts-made-to-look-like-amateurs-by-ecuador-journeymen/

 

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Southern Thai hoodlum sought after shooting wife in head - she'd gone to confront him after he took 3 women to friend's house

 

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Thai Rath published pixelated footage of a Thai gangster in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, shooting his wife dead outside a friend's house. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278433-southern-thai-hoodlum-sought-after-shooting-wife-in-head-shed-gone-to-confront-him-after-he-took-3-women-to-friends-house/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Nov 21: Heavy rain for Thailand, flesh-eating scorpions? Search for Thai natural gas

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278434-tim-newton-today-nov-21-heavy-rain-for-thailand-flesh-eating-scorpions-search-for-thai-natural-gas/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: One dead, 46 injured as tour bus overturns after Khao Khor, Petchabun trip

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 46 injured, one dead

 

Nam Nao police in Petchabun, north eastern Thailand, were called after a tour bus failed to negotiate a bend and overturned in a very hilly area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278435-thailand-road-carnage-one-dead-46-injured-as-tour-bus-overturns-after-khao-khor-petchabun-trip/

 

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid after returning from Thailand trip
Lee is being isolated in accordance with guidelines, government spokesman says
He was seated next to Chinese President Xi Jinping during closed-door sessions of Apec summit

 

by Sammy Heung

 

Chief Executive John Lee visited Bangkok for an Apec summit. Photo: Sam Tsang

 

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a trip to Thailand for a high-level regional trade summit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278439-coronavirus-hong-kong-leader-john-lee-tests-positive-for-covid-after-returning-from-thailand-trip/

 

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Old lady in the old freezer - was she murdered or not? Father and child in frame

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Waiting for confirmation!

 

A father and his son are under interrogation after an old lady was found in an old freezer for storing chicken.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278441-old-lady-in-the-old-freezer-was-she-murdered-or-not-father-and-child-in-frame/

 

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Thai kids not eating their veg! The parents don't educate them, say perplexed Japanese

 

Daily News Thai  Caption: The Japanese are perplexed!

 

Daily News reported that comment was rife online between Japanese and Thai Twitter users after a teacher tweeted about Thai kids not eating much veg.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278444-thai-kids-not-eating-their-veg-the-parents-dont-educate-them-say-perplexed-japanese/

 

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Why 15 day tourist Mr Lee was on 2,662 day overstay - he just couldn't stand China

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath managed to mention eleven senior and lower ranking police from immigration Region 1 before they got to the crux of their story about the arrest of a Chinese overstaying tourist. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278445-why-15-day-tourist-mr-lee-was-on-2662-day-overstay-he-just-couldnt-stand-china/

 

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Wife in stolen lottery prize drama goes home - returns 3.1 million baht, but hubby must move out

 

77kaoded Thai Cap: Wife agrees to return some of first prize in the lottery - but her husband must move out in 3 days

 

A wife who disappeared with the family's lottery win has agreed to return 3.1 million baht - so long as her husband moves out within three days, reported 77kaoded.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278447-wife-in-stolen-lottery-prize-drama-goes-home-returns-31-million-baht-but-hubby-must-move-out/