THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 10 December 2022

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Thai PM vows not to tolerate corruption in government bureaucracy

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Friday that he has never been involved in corruption throughout his career in government service and he does not tolerate corruption in the government’s bureaucracy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280185-thai-pm-vows-not-to-tolerate-corruption-in-government-bureaucracy/

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Thai private sector seeks freeze on electricity prices from January to April

 

 

The private sector will formally ask the government to peg the electricity rate at 4.72 baht per unit from January until April, claiming that any increase of electricity prices will heavily impact business and industry, which are just recovering after the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280187-thai-private-sector-seeks-freeze-on-electricity-prices-from-january-to-april/

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19 raids on Chinese “grey” businesses in Chiang Mai on Friday

 

 

Thai police raided 19 locations, including several foundations, in Chiang Mai yesterday (Friday), which are suspected of being linked to Chinese “grey” businesses and of being involved in facilitating the issuance of visas and work permits for Chinese citizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280223-19-raids-on-chinese-“grey”-businesses-in-chiang-mai-on-friday/

 

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Kanokwan Might Be Deposed, Banned From Politics In Land Grab Case
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Suspended Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Wilawan. Photo: Matichon

 

DEPUTY EDUCATION Minister Kanokwan Wilawan who is currently suspended from performing her ministerial duties might possibly be deprived of her cabinet seat and banned from politics due to a national park encroachment case filed against her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280224-kanokwan-might-be-deposed-banned-from-politics-in-land-grab-case/

 

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Several Vehicles Damaged In Double Crash On Bypass Road
by TNR Staff

 

The pileup after the double crash on the Bypass road this morning. Photo: Sanook.com

 

ONE CRASH after another led to several vehicles being damaged yesterday morning (Dec. 9) on the Chonburi-Rayong Bypass road with the drivers of three vehicles getting injured, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280225-several-vehicles-damaged-in-double-crash-on-bypass-road/

 

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Arrest warrants out for two Polish suspects in alleged assault and torture of Cambodian woman in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee 

 

 

Pattaya — Banglamung police are hunting for two Polish suspects who allegedly brutally tortured a Cambodian female artist with a hammer and acid in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280226-arrest-warrants-out-for-two-polish-suspects-in-alleged-assault-and-torture-of-cambodian-woman-in-pattaya/

 

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Tens of thousands of domestic travellers forecast for bus services during upcoming three-day holiday weekend in Thailand
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

Tens of thousands of people are expected to travel domestically using buses during the upcoming three-day holiday weekend from December 10th to 12th, according to the state-run Transport Co Ltd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280227-tens-of-thousands-of-domestic-travellers-forecast-for-bus-services-during-upcoming-three-day-holiday-weekend-in-thailand/

 

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Polish man arrested on Samui Island with canceled student visa, 36 days of overstay, and an Interpol red notice for assault
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui, Surat Thani –  A Polish man was arrested on Samui Island with his student visa canceled, 36 days of overstay, and an Interpol red notice from his home country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280228-polish-man-arrested-on-samui-island-with-canceled-student-visa-36-days-of-overstay-and-an-interpol-red-notice-for-assault/

 

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Multiple collision leaves more than 30 students and teachers injured on field trip

 

Daily News Thai Caption

 

Daily News reported on multiple injuries among students and teachers after a bus returning from a field trip collided with a six wheel truck carrying sound equipment then hit a stopped pick-up waiting to turn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280240-multiple-collision-leaves-more-than-30-students-and-teachers-injured-on-field-trip/

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Viral post: Gold shop owner in south appears with shotgun saying: "We're open for business"

 

Come on, Make My Day!

 

It was a Facebook post reminiscent of Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280241-viral-post-gold-shop-owner-in-south-appears-with-shotgun-saying-were-open-for-business/

 

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Houseowner wakes after snake dream to find the real thing - scary cobra set to bring lottery win!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: This guy ain't scared of no one!

 

Rescue services in Ang Thong province, central Thailand, were called to deal with a fierce cobra in the living room of a house in Ang Kaew sub-district, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280242-houseowner-wakes-after-snake-dream-to-find-the-real-thing-scary-cobra-set-to-bring-lottery-win/

 

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"Big Pin" praises traffic police for helping lead the way in mercy dash for cancer patient

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Pol Maj-Gen Nitthitorn Jintakan, known as Big Pin, had sent a letter of commendation to three traffic cops under his command after their actions in helping a married couple.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280243-big-pin-praises-traffic-police-for-helping-lead-the-way-in-mercy-dash-for-cancer-patient/

 

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TikTok video: Thai lady takes her kit off in the street to try on clothes - "we get a lot of nutters here"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a TikTok video getting a lot of interest from both the media and netizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280244-tiktok-video-thai-lady-takes-her-kit-off-in-the-street-to-try-on-clothes-we-get-a-lot-of-nutters-here/

 

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Immigration crackdown on illegals ends today - six Cambodians in a shack arrested

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported on action by Region 3 immigration in Ang Thong central Thailand on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280245-immigration-crackdown-on-illegals-ends-today-six-cambodians-in-a-shack-arrested/

 

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Meet the food waste fighters

 

 

Climate change has impacted every life on earth, whether it be rising sea levels, heat waves, severe storms or intense droughts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280247-meet-the-food-waste-fighters/

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Biden should acknowledge Thailand’s roll in capturing Viktor Bout
By Kavi Chongkittavorn

 

This video grab taken from a footage shown by Russian state media that AFP could not independently authentify shows US basketball star Brittney Griner (L) during a swap of prisoners with Viktor Bout (2ndR), a Russian notorious arms dealer on December 8, 2022 on the tarmac of Abu Dhabi airport. (Photo by Russian State Media / AFP)

The US government has previously acknowledged the part Thailand played in getting arms dealer Viktor Bout before a US court, thus making him available for the latest swap between the US and Russia, involving basketball star and double Olympian Brittney Griner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280249-biden-should-acknowledge-thailand’s-roll-in-capturing-viktor-bout/

 

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New home wanted for vicious Pit Bull who attacked three in household - come and collect....

 

Daily News Thai Caption: You can collect and look after him!

 

Daily News reported on a ghastly incident in Samut Prakan yesterday when a family's pet Pit Bull viciously attacked an old lady and two grandchildren.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280252-new-home-wanted-for-vicious-pit-bull-who-attacked-three-in-household-come-and-collect/

 

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It was a sensational night of action in Qatar last night at the World Cup as football fans in Thailand were left guessing about the first semi finalists until 5 am. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280257-chaotic-night-in-qatar-sensational-matches-both-go-to-penalties-as-favorites-brazil-eliminated-and-argentina-progress/

 

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Pattaya police warn unlicensed street marijuana sellers on Walking Street
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya police, led by Chief Kunlachart Kunlachai, warned unlicensed street cannabis sellers on Walking Street last night, December 10th, 2022, that if they were not licensed, they would have to go.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280258-pattaya-police-warn-unlicensed-street-marijuana-sellers-on-walking-street/

 

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