THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 28 November 2022

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by TNR Staff 

 

Abandoned, Ailing Australian Woman Gets Help

 

AN AILING elderly Australian woman abandoned at a hostel in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district by an unidentified foreign man was helped by a city councillor who got her admitted to Klang Hospital for treatment, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Nov. 27).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279009-abandoned-ailing-australian-woman-gets-help/

 

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Japanese Man Commits Harakiri In Chiang Mai
by TNR Staff 

 

The large house where the Japanese man committed harakiri. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A STRESSED-OUT Japanese man was found to have committed suicide by disemboweling himself at a large house he shared with a Japanese family in Chiang Mai today (Nov. 27), Thai Rath newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279011-japanese-man-commits-harakiri-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Over 3,000 Arrested Over Illegal World Cup Gambling
by TNR Staff

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon and his team. Photos: Matichon

 

THE police drive against illegal gambling on the 22nd Fifa World Cup matches over the eight days since the tournament started last Sunday (Nov. 20) has so far netted 3,178 punters, bookmakers and bet receivers, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279012-over-3000-arrested-over-illegal-world-cup-gambling/

 

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New Year’s Festival Not Being Cancelled Over New Covid Strain
by TNR Staff 

 

Dazzling New Year fireworks displays. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE PUBLIC Health Ministry  issued an alert for the public not to believe fake news spreading on social media that the government is going to cancel New Year’s festival because the new Covid-19 strain Deltacron XBC is now spreading here, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279014-new-year’s-festival-not-being-cancelled-over-new-covid-strain/

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Charter Flights Bringing More Russian Tourists To Thailand
by TNR Staff

 

Russian tourists arriving on an inaugural charter flight are warmly welcomed. Photo: Matichon

 

THE arrival of the first Russian charter flight at U-Tapao International Airport Saturday (Nov. 26) after a long suspension and daily shuttles now likely signals a bustling high-season for Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok with this uptick expected to continue next year, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279015-charter-flights-bringing-more-russian-tourists-to-thailand/

 

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Bangkok public transport is going electric

by Editor

 

 

This year, Bangkok will have 1,250 electric buses made by a Thai company in service, then increased to 3,195 next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279016-bangkok-public-transport-is-going-electric/

 

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Thai Airways Names New CEO Amid Restructuring Plan
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways International PCL on Friday (26 Nov) said Chai Eamsiri would become the company’s chief executive from February 1, as it proceeds with a pandemic-driven restructuring plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279017-thai-airways-names-new-ceo-amid-restructuring-plan/

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Government Unveils Urgent Narcotics Action Plan
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Tackling narcotics is considered a national agenda, with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier this week unveiling the government’s urgent phase action plan for addressing the issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279018-government-unveils-urgent-narcotics-action-plan/

 

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Health Ministry Assures Bed Availability for COVID Patients
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - As COVID-19 infections see a worldwide resurgence, the public is being urged to take precautions during the cold season. The Department of Medical Services (DMS) is advising eligible groups, especially the elderly, to receive booster vaccinations as soon as possible.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279019-health-ministry-assures-bed-availability-for-covid-patients/

 

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Airplane Linked To Arrested Chinese Grey Capitalist Seized
by TNR Staff 

 

The plane belonging to a company in which Chaiyanat holds a stake that ONCB seized. Photo: Matichon

 

THE Justice Ministry said an airplane that belongs to a company in which arrested Chinese grey capitalist Mr. Chaiyanat Kornchaiyanana, alias Tu Hao, holds a stake has been seized, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279020-airplane-linked-to-arrested-chinese-grey-capitalist-seized/

 

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Rising smog prompts burning question: Can Thailand break PM2.5 cycle?

 

 

The COVID-19 crisis may have passed, but the threat from smog is back for the long term. Hazy skies are a sign that hazardous fine dust particles – which can be deadly – should not be taken for granted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279021-rising-smog-prompts-burning-question-can-thailand-break-pm25-cycle/

 

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Over 130 cars sold illegally by “car for cash” dealer seized by police

 

 

Crime Suppression Division police have impounded more than 130 cars, which had been pawned by their owners at a used car dealership in Chon Buri Province and which the dealer then re-sold without consent. Two suspects were taken into custody.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279022-over-130-cars-sold-illegally-by-“car-for-cash”-dealer-seized-by-police/

 

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Court orders SBN to stop showing World Cup via AIS Playbox service
 

Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property Court has ordered Super Broadband Network (SBN) to cease streaming World Cup 2022 football matches via its AIS Playbox service, on the grounds that it infringes upon the broadcast rights of True Corporation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279023-court-orders-sbn-to-stop-showing-world-cup-via-ais-playbox-service/

 

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Free COVID vaccination resumes Dec 17th at the Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok

 

 

The Institute of Dermatology will resume providing free COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the public on December 17th, as many people have shown interest in getting booster shots during the current “new wave” of infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279024-free-covid-vaccination-resumes-dec-17th-at-the-institute-of-dermatology-bangkok/

 

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Baby rescued after being dumped on garbage heap in Chon Buri

 

 

A new-born baby has been rescued after being found dumped by a heap of garbage in front of a house in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri Province this morning (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279025-baby-rescued-after-being-dumped-on-garbage-heap-in-chon-buri/

 

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Thai and Dutch tourists robbed of valuables at Pattaya hotel
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Thai and Dutch tourists were robbed of their valuables by two unidentified thieves at a Pattaya hotel/resort early this morning, November 27th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279026-thai-and-dutch-tourists-robbed-of-valuables-at-pattaya-hotel/

 

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Number of domestic Thai travellers this year reaches 200 million
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Thailand – The number of Thai travellers this year has reached 200 million since last month, said a Thai government spokesman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279027-number-of-domestic-thai-travellers-this-year-reaches-200-million/

 

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Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade to be held in December
By Online Reporter

 

 

Good news for car enthusiasts, the Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade is set to take place from 16-18 December 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279028-hua-hin-vintage-car-parade-to-be-held-in-december/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 28 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279030-world-sports-news-monday-28-november-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday November 28 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279033-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-november-28-2022/

 

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Big Feast For Monkeys At Lopburi Festival 
by TNR Staff

 

The lively Lopburi Monkey Festival that took place today. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

WITH Covid control measures having been relaxed, the 34th Lopburi Monkey festival took place today (Nov. 27) with thousands of macaques in this city treated to a Chinese banquet while both local and foreign tourists looked on, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279035-big-feast-for-monkeys-at-lopburi-festival/

 

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Thai gold shop thief swims to Myanmar after robbery in Mae Sai

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai police in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, in the far north of Thailand have evidence that a gold shop robber swam to Myanmar after a theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279036-thai-gold-shop-thief-swims-to-myanmar-after-robbery-in-mae-sai/

 

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Man arrested after 18 shots fired at primary school in southern Thailand - anger over noise from school

 

Daily News Thai Caption: School shooter arrested

 

Police and military units were mobilized after shots were fired at a Chinese language school in downtown Ranong, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279045-man-arrested-after-18-shots-fired-at-primary-school-in-southern-thailand-anger-over-noise-from-school/

 

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Fugitive hiding in the woods for one month seven days shot dead by SWAT team

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Judicial killing!

 

Daily News reported that a man who had shot his wife and her former husband dead last month and had then hidden in woods in Phrae, northern Thailand, had been shot in a judicial killing by a SWAT team.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279049-fugitive-hiding-in-the-woods-for-one-month-seven-days-shot-dead-by-swat-team/

 

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Open till dawn! Raid at South Pattaya pub nets 15 for drug taking - governor set to shut it for good

 

Daily News Thai Cap: Open until dawn!

 

Daily News reported on a raid by Region 2 and Muang Pattaya police on a club in South Pattaya this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279053-open-till-dawn-raid-at-south-pattaya-pub-nets-15-for-drug-taking-governor-set-to-shut-it-for-good/

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Tim Newton Today - Nov 28: Who is buying all the Thai property? Monkey feast & Pattaya big bangs

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279054-tim-newton-today-nov-28-who-is-buying-all-the-thai-property-monkey-feast-pattaya-big-bangs/

 

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F1 driver Alex Albon would support Thailand hosting Grand Prix
By Online Reporter 

 

Alex Albon (centre) photo supplied

Formula One driver Alex Albon is more than hopeful that Thailand will one day host a Grand Prix.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279055-f1-driver-alex-albon-would-support-thailand-hosting-grand-prix/

 

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Singer claims she was molested by motorcycle taxi rider on way to Walking Street gig

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Yannawat Charoenthiphat - known as Praeja The Voice - reported that she was molested by a motorcycle taxi rider on the way to a singing gig in Walking Street, Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279056-singer-claims-she-was-molested-by-motorcycle-taxi-rider-on-way-to-walking-street-gig/

 

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Toyota bursts into flames at Ratchada/Lad Phrao intersection

 

 

INN reported that fire services were called after a Toyota with Bangkok plates burst into flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279058-toyota-bursts-into-flames-at-ratchadalad-phrao-intersection/

 

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Smiling Russians greeted at U-Tapao as first charter flight since Covid brings 230 tourists to Pattaya

 

Picture: INN

 

Deputy chief of the Thai tourist police Pol Maj-Gen Aphichart Suribunya said that officials at U-Tapao airport near Pattaya, the Pattaya TAT and Chonburi tourist board were on hand to welcome the first charter flight since the pandemic from Russia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279015-charter-flights-bringing-more-russian-tourists-to-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=17753270