THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 13 December 2022

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Speculation grows over who will attend opening of Bhumjaithai’s renovated office

 

The Bhumjaithai Party will formally open its newly-renovated head office this Friday, but many are keener to see how many defectors from the other parties will show up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280431-speculation-grows-over-who-will-attend-opening-of-bhumjaithai’s-renovated-office/

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COVID monitoring centre in Korat to reopen as infections rise

 

The Nakhon Ratchasima provincial administration plans to reopen the COVID-19 monitoring centre next week, in the wake of a rising trend in new infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280433-covid-monitoring-centre-in-korat-to-reopen-as-infections-rise/

 

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Seventeen ancient Buddhist temples in the Deep South to be renovated next year

 

 

The Thai Government has set aside 80 million baht for the renovation of seventeen 100-year-old Buddhist temples, in the restive Deep South, which have fallen into disrepair.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280434-seventeen-ancient-buddhist-temples-in-the-deep-south-to-be-renovated-next-year/

 

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Man foraging in forest in Loei province killed by elephant

 

 

A villager was killed by an elephant and another escaped unhurt yesterday (Sunday) as they were foraging in a forest in the Phu Luang wildlife sanctuary, in the Wang Saphung district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Loei.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280435-man-foraging-in-forest-in-loei-province-killed-by-elephant/

 

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BTS Confirms Skytrain Fares To Rise On Jan. 1
by TNR Staff 

 

 

BANGKOK Mass Transit System Plc (BTS), the operator of the Skytrain system in the metropolis, today (Dec. 12) announced a fare increase for rides to 24 stations over a distance of 23.5 kilometres starting Jan. 1, 2023, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280436-bts-confirms-skytrain-fares-to-rise-on-jan-1/

 

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Lucky Licence Plate Auction Winner Being Probed For Money Laundering
by TNR Staff 

 

The lucky vehicle licence plate number “9 Kor Kor 9999” auctioned on Saturday. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE COMPANY that won a lucky vehicle licence plate number at an auction on Saturday with record-breaking 45.09 million baht bid now faces investigation for money laundering, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (Dec. 12).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280437-lucky-licence-plate-auction-winner-being-probed-for-money-laundering/

 

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XBB Covid Variant Spreading In India Will Soon Reach Thailand: Expert
by TNR Staff

 

Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A PULMONARY disease expert said in a Facebook post this morning (Dec. 12) that Thailand has to watch what Covid-19 strain is spreading in India because the same variant usually comes here with the one currently taking hold there being XBB, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280438-xbb-covid-variant-spreading-in-india-will-soon-reach-thailand-expert/

 

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Threpprasit Road to conduct paving project from December 13th to the 24th to fix raised storm drains, Pattaya City officials advise to choose other routes
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya/Jomtien-Pattaya officials have advised local residents and tourists that they will be finally fixing the much maligned on social media raised storm drains on Threpprasit Road but this will cause significant traffic delays during the paving project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280439-threpprasit-road-to-conduct-paving-project-from-december-13th-to-the-24th-to-fix-raised-storm-drains-pattaya-city-officials-advise-to-choose-other-routes/

 

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At least one hundred thousand people join in the Big Mountain music festival in Nakhon Ratchasima
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Big Mountain Music Festival official

Nakhon Ratchasima – At least a hundred thousand people joined in the Big Mountain Music Festival over the past weekend. The music festival returned after two years of being basically canceled due to Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280440-at-least-one-hundred-thousand-people-join-in-the-big-mountain-music-festival-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Chonburi Coffee on the Beach 2022 an overwhelming success, says Pattaya mayor
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-The two-day Chonburi Coffee on the Beach event on North Pattaya Beach was an overwhelming success, according to Pattaya mayor Poramese Ngampiches.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280441-chonburi-coffee-on-the-beach-2022-an-overwhelming-success-says-pattaya-mayor/

 

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With locals not disposing of plastic correctly, Thailand is importing the world’s waste instead
A Thai temple that is going green. An NGO that fishes rubbish out of waterways before it reaches the ocean. These are part of efforts to shrink Thailand’s waste problem, the programme Insight finds out. But what else is needed?

 

Thailand has more than 2,000 landfills, like this one, but they are filling up quickly.

 

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Nicholas Deroose

 

BANGKOK: A temple south of Bangkok has an unusual ask for its followers: They are encouraged to drop off plastic and glass bottles, milk cartons, paper and other used items.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280442-with-locals-not-disposing-of-plastic-correctly-thailand-is-importing-the-world’s-waste-instead/

 

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Jets, drugs and fast cars: the ‘super-rich’ Chinese gangsters who call Thailand home

Recent raids and investigations in Thailand have highlighted potential links between Chinese gangsters and Thai local officials

On social media where local anger over the extent of crime by foreign criminals is mounting, Thais have voiced concern over illicit Chinese money

 

Raids in the resort town of Pattaya found threads linking several suspected Chinese criminals through a web of Thai frontmen to authorities at the very top of government. FILE PHOTO.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280443-jets-drugs-and-fast-cars-the-‘super-rich’-chinese-gangsters-who-call-thailand-home/

 

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World Sports News - Tuesday 13 December by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280449-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-december-13-2022/

 

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VIDEOS: Big fire on Sukhumvit Soi 3 near the traffic lights

 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1280448-just-now-big-fire-on-sukhumvit-soi-3-near-the-traffic-lights/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday December 13 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280452-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-december-13-2022/

 

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Prospect of new government after elections gets economy humming again

 

 

Thailand’s stock market has been vibrant since the Constitutional Court gave the green light to new electoral bills that are likely to benefit bigger parties. Stock analysts viewed the passing of the election law as paving the way for the next general election and the formation of a stable government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280456-prospect-of-new-government-after-elections-gets-economy-humming-again/

 

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Where to celebrate Christmas in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter

 

 
Take a look at our comprehensive guide to Christmas menus in Hua Hin and see what your favourite eatery is offering this festive season

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280458-where-to-celebrate-christmas-in-hua-hin/

 

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Former DMP Chalerm says he sees weed as a narcotic - tells nation SIX things that must be done

 

Picture: INN

 

Former deputy prime minister and one time political titan Chalerm Yubamrung told the nation via Facebook that he's old school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280459-former-dmp-chalerm-thailand-says-he-sees-weed-as-a-narcotic-tells-nation-six-things-that-must-be-done/

 

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'Tightening' of visas for Thailand, flooding in Deep South, Covid surge: Tim Newton Today - Dec 13

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280460-tightening-of-visas-for-thailand-flooding-in-deep-south-covid-surge-tim-newton-today-dec-13/ 

 

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Thai manager blames foreigners for bitcoin mining - tells cops he's just the gardener

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Rom Klao police in Lat Krabang, Bangkok, served a warrant for stealing electricity at four story business premises in the Ma Ruay estate, Soi Rom Klao 44.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280461-thai-manager-blames-foreigners-for-bitcoin-mining-tells-cops-hes-just-the-gardener/

 

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Big Joke says he's investigating Immigration from top to bottom : 27 cops in headlights

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Make 'em squeal

 

Top investigator Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakpan did not mince his words when saying he intended to see a full investigation at the Immigration Bureau from non-commissioned classes to the generals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280468-big-joke-says-hes-investigating-immigration-from-top-to-bottom-27-cops-in-headlights/

 

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Pattaya Cricket Club return victorious from the Chiang Mai 6’s 2022 – Day 2
By Adam Judd

 

The day started bright and early for the umpires, which included yours truly, but PCC did not have a match until 1 pm.  They had the luxury of watching a very fluid scenario unfold before them from their 2nd place at the table.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280471-pattaya-cricket-club-return-victorious-from-the-chiang-mai-6’s-2022-–-day-2/

 

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Son's eye twitched for days - he rushes to NE to see his father upright but dead 

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The Omen

 

Daily News reported on the death of a 52 year old farmer in Buriram who loved to plow his fields with a hand held plow.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280472-sons-eye-twitched-for-days-he-rushes-to-ne-to-see-his-father-upright-but-dead/

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Poll: 50%+ Gen Z Thais say end booze ban on Buddhist religious days

 

Daily News Thai Caption: End prohibition!

 

Thailand's under 25s - the so called Generation Z by most estimates - have spoken on one of Thailand's most contentious issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280473-poll-50-gen-z-thais-say-end-booze-ban-on-buddhist-religious-days/

 

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Thanks for the therapy, mate - Rooster regroups for the love of the game

 

Waking on Sunday morning after the horror of the previous night was torture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280476-thanks-for-the-therapy-mate-rooster-regroups-for-the-love-of-the-game/

 

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Orders Surge at Motor Expo 2022

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) – The 39th Motor Expo was concluded with great success as it welcomed 1.3 million visitors and had more than 50 billion baht circulated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280478-orders-surge-at-motor-expo-2022/

 

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PM Prayut Arrives in Belgium for ASEAN-EU Summit

 

 

BELGIUM, Dec 13 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived for the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit to celebrate the 45 th  anniversary of dialogue partnership. He will exchange opinions with the private sector of Europe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280479-pm-prayut-arrives-in-belgium-for-asean-eu-summit/

 

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Coffee shop shenanigans backfire - shop caught with their pants down for 8,000 baht

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Coffee shop change con

 

A coffee shop in Bangkok that connived with a customer to con another party out of 8,000 baht has lost out.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280482-coffee-shop-shenanigans-backfire-shop-caught-with-their-pants-down-for-8000-baht/

 

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Lady police major took it personally! She's there to nab FB fraud who impersonated her

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police Major Kanjira Narasan investigated matters herself after she became aware someone was impersonating her on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280483-lady-police-major-took-it-personally-shes-there-to-nab-fb-fraud-who-impersonated-her/

 

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All-out effort to save the life of a sick elephant calf

 

 

Veterinarians have been trying to save the life of an elephant calf, thought to be suffering from a gastrointestinal tract disease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280484-all-out-effort-to-save-the-life-of-a-sick-elephant-calf/