THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 December 2022

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https://www.volunt2thai.com
looks after around 100 children in the area of sports in northern Thailand alone. Sport connects in the most positive sense.

Many of these children love football, especially in light of the current World Cup in Qatar.

 

HOWEVER, THESE CHILDREN MISS
a ) sportswear
b ) footballs
c ) volleyballs

Please donate and support these Thai children by sending soccer balls and volleyballs

 

1 football approx 270 THB in MACRO.
If you can donate 1, please take a picture with you plus ball, send this picture to +66613162411 (Mr. Rainer) please. And please send the ball by KERRY to Udon Thani

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279336-helping-others-at-christmas-with-asean-now-please-help/

 

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BTS train fares to increase 1-3 baht on January 1st

 

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Commuters using the Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS) train service on the Sukhumvit and Silom routes will be charged an additional 1-3 baht beginning on January 1st, according to the company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279301-bts-train-fares-to-increase-1-3-baht-on-january-1st/

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Most Esaan Constituents Prefer Thaksin’s Daughter For PM: Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

MOST NORTHEASTERN CONSTITUENTS, commonly known as Esaan villagers, would prefer Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of de facto Pheu Thai Party boss Thaksin Shinawatra, for prime minister after the next general election, says an opinion poll.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279354-most-esaan-constituents-prefer-thaksin’s-daughter-for-pm-poll/

 

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Pareena Gets Suspended Jail Term For Defaming Activist Group Leader 
by TNR Staff

 

Former Palang Pracharat MP  Pareena Kraikupt. Photos: Naewna

 

FORMER Palang Pracharat MP Pareena Kraikupt was sentenced to 16 months in jail but this suspended for two years for defaming the leader of a Khon Kaen activist group Mr. Atthaphon Buapat, or  Khruyai (head master), Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Nov. 30).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279355-pareena-gets-suspended-jail-term-for-defaming-activist-group-leader/

 

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Court decision on electoral law is a big boost for Pheu Thai Party as Prayut remains tight-lipped
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha remained tight-lipped when informed of the decision by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday after his return from Chiang Rai to Bangkok.

 

Wednesday’s court decision sets the stage for a General Election in 2023 which will be fought with a fairer, easier-to-understand and more transparent voting and counting process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279356-court-decision-on-electoral-law-is-a-big-boost-for-pheu-thai-party-as-prayut-remains-tight-lipped/

 

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Iran said to promise Thailand to not target Israelis visiting country
 

Report says Bangkok recently informed Jerusalem of Iranian pledge to refrain from attempting attacks against Israelis on Thai soil

 

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View of the beach on Koh Samui, Thailand, August 21, 2017 (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)

 

Iran has promised Thailand that it will no longer try to carry out attacks on Israeli targets on its soil, according to a report on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279357-iran-said-to-promise-thailand-to-not-target-israelis-visiting-country/

 

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No decisions yet on proposal to extend closing times to 4AM for Thai nightlife, opposition claim drunk driving accidents will increase by up to ten times if allowed
 

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand-A proposal by The Thai Tourism Authority to allow foreign tourism zones like parts of Pattaya and Phuket to allow nightlife venues to legally open until 4 AM appears to still have no resolution or decision.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279358-no-decisions-yet-on-proposal-to-extend-closing-times-to-4am-for-thai-nightlife-opposition-claim-drunk-driving-accidents-will-increase-by-up-to-ten-times-if-allowed/

 

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Pattaya hit-and-run suspect meets British victim to apologize, claims he did not run away
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A hit-and-run suspect who crashed into a 74-year-old British pedestrian turned himself in to Pattaya police and apologized to the victim. However, he insisted he did not run away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279359-pattaya-hit-and-run-suspect-meets-british-victim-to-apologize-claims-he-did-not-run-away/

 

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TAT launches new high-end travel deal for luxury-minded South Korean travellers
Created in cooperation with Kempinski hotels in Bangkok and Asiana Airlines, the initiative offers a luxurious Thai tourism experience as visitor numbers from this key Asian market continue to rebound.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, and Asiana Airlines have launched a special luxury-oriented travel deal aimed at potential business class travellers from South Korea to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279361-tat-launches-new-high-end-travel-deal-for-luxury-minded-south-korean-travellers/

 

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79

By Robert Greenall & George Bowden
BBC News

From Don't Stop to Songbird - a look back at Christine McVie's career

 

Christine McVie, who played with Fleetwood Mac and wrote some of their most famous songs, has died aged 79, her family has said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279362-christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-singer-songwriter-dies-aged-79/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 1 December by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279363-world-sports-news-thursday-1-december-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday December 1 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279365-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-december-1-2022/

 

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Knife-wielding suspect claimed he needed money for his sick mom after robbing Chonburi gas station worker
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — A knife-wielding robber pulled a dramatic card after getting arrested for robbing a gas station worker in Banglamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279369-knife-wielding-suspect-claimed-he-needed-money-for-his-sick-mom-after-robbing-chonburi-gas-station-worker/

 

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Thailand goes into battle against resurgent HIV/AIDS

 

 

AIDS claimed 9,300 lives in Thailand last year, despite the availability of free, comprehensive care for those living with HIV. Though this figure is worrying, what’s even more worrying is that nearly two-thirds of new HIV infections are in young people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279372-thailand-goes-into-battle-against-resurgent-hivaids/

 

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One dead, ten injured as public minibus hits crane in Chonburi

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that one person died and ten other people were injured when a public minibus collided with the hook of a crane on the Ban Bung to Chonburi road heading to Chonburi last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279374-one-dead-ten-injured-as-public-minibus-hits-crane-in-chonburi/

 

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Fancy lampposts! There may be tough economic times but Thai council still spending millions on "Kinarees"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The scandal and investigation known as "lamppostgate" has resurfaced in the Ratchathewa sub-district of Bang Plee district, Samut Prakan, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279378-fancy-lampposts-there-may-be-tough-economic-times-but-thai-council-still-spending-millions-on-kinarees/

 

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Thai tourism headwinds, hit-and-run update, missing electricity: Tim Newton Today - Dec 1 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279379-thai-tourism-headwinds-hit-and-run-update-missing-electricity-tim-newton-today-dec-1/

 

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Gold shop robber in singlet - and flip-flops - arrested within 5 hours of 870K theft

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the arrest of a man who robbed a gold shop in Pathum Thani, north of the Thai capital Bangkok, who was wearing a white singlet and yellow flip flops.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279380-gold-shop-robber-in-singlet-and-flip-flops-arrested-within-5-hours-of-870k-theft/

 

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Two people shot and injured near Walking Street during street brawl in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Two men were shot and injured after an argument in Pattaya turned into a violent brawl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279386-two-people-shot-and-injured-near-walking-street-during-street-brawl-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand to Export Fruits by Lao-Chinese Railway on Dec 3

 

 

NONTHABURI, Dec 1 (TNA) – The new Mohan railway checkpoint in China will start operations on Dec 3 and Thailand can thus export fruits by the Lao-Chinese railway to southern China then, according to the Commerce Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279387-thailand-to-export-fruits-by-lao-chinese-railway-on-dec-3/

 

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Woman who supplied 16 year old for pool villa drugs party in Cha-Am arrested by AHT police

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Madam arrested

 

Anti-Human Trafficking police served an arrest warrant for human trafficking of a minor aged between ten but not yet 18 on a 25 year old woman at a rented house in Cha-Am, Phethchaburi, yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279389-woman-who-supplied-16-year-old-for-pool-villa-drugs-party-in-cha-am-arrested-by-aht-police/

 

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Food drama! Viral TikTok video features "special" prawn fried rice for 340 baht

 

 

Sanook reported that Thais were commenting in droves as a post about expensive food went viral.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279391-food-drama-viral-tiktok-video-features-special-prawn-fried-rice-for-340-baht/

 

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Media frenzy as temple puts out job add for "dek wat"

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Temple kids apply here

 

Sanook reported that there was a media frenzy after a temple in Chachoengsao put out an online add of "dek wat" - temple kids. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279392-media-frenzy-as-temple-puts-out-job-add-for-dek-wat/

 

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Alleged serial fraudster arrested for selling non-existent Rolex!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Selling luxury watches fraud

 

Crime Suppression Division police served an arrest warrant for fraud on a woman named only as A, 37, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279393-alleged-serial-fraudster-arrested-for-selling-non-existent-rolex/

 

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Second Leatherback turtle nest found on Phang-nga beach

 

 

Officials from Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources found a second Leatherback turtle nest, containing 141 eggs, yesterday (Wednesday) on a beach in Takua Pa district of the southern province of Phang-nga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279394-second-leatherback-turtle-nest-found-on-phang-nga-beach/

 

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High drama as Aussies, Argies and Poles reach last 16 at World Cup

 

There was high drama last night in all four World Cup fixtures as fans in Qatar and around the world were kept waiting until the final second before the latest last 16 teams were confirmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279396-high-drama-as-aussies-argies-and-poles-reach-last-16-at-world-cup/

 

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Point system to curb traffic violations to be enforced from January 9th

 

 

Starting January 9th, the Royal Thai Police and the Land Transport Department will enforce a demerit point system to curb traffic violations and dangerous driving, in the hope increasing drivers’ discipline on Thailand’s infamous roads.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279411-point-system-to-curb-traffic-violations-to-be-enforced-from-january-9th/

 

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Private and Public Sectors Urged to Jointly Tackle Tourism Challenges in 2023

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The public and private sectors are being urged to work together to prepare for uncertainty in the tourism industry next year, which may pose hurdles for Thailand’s ability to maintain its competitive edge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279412-private-and-public-sectors-urged-to-jointly-tackle-tourism-challenges-in-2023/

 

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BoT Hikes Policy Rate Amid Economic Expansion

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Despite mounting pressure from an anticipated global economic slowdown, the Bank of Thailand has decided to raise its policy rate by a quarter point.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279413-bot-hikes-policy-rate-amid-economic-expansion/

 

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Motor Expo 2022 Expected To Result In 37,000 Buy Orders For Cars

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Automobile enthusiasts now have a destination they can add to their itinerary for December. Motor Expo 2022 has commenced, with this year’s highlight being EV offers from many firms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279414-motor-expo-2022-expected-to-result-in-37000-buy-orders-for-cars/