THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 15 December 2022

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Online gambling operator given 20 years in prison

 

A major online gambling operator was sentenced to 54 years in prison, reduced to 20 years today (Wednesday), after he was found guilty of 25 offences related illegal gambling by the Criminal Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280643-online-gambling-operator-given-20-years-in-prison/

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Health Ministry Highlights Medical Tourism Potential

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has emphasized the potential benefits of its "Health for Wealth" concept in enhancing Thailand’s economy through medical tourism promotion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280623-health-ministry-highlights-medical-tourism-potential/

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Prayut’s Chances Of Prolonging Rule Getting Slim: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Top photo: Matichon, Front Page photo: Thai Rath

 

PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha is likely to have slim chances of prolonging his rule beyond the next general election since he is virtually getting stuck in a dilemma.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280653-prayut’s-chances-of-prolonging-rule-getting-slim-academic/

 

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Brutal Employer Gets Over 14 Years For Torture
bu TNR Staff

 

Top: Mr. Jirawat, left, with his lawyer, Mr.  Kerdphon Kaewkerd.

 

A WOMAN and her two accomplices who brutally tortured a male employee were today (Dec. 14) sentenced by Sing Buri Provincial Court to 14 years and six months in jail and fined 1.2 million baht plus told to pay the victim 6.7 million baht compensation, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280654-brutal-employer-gets-over-14-years-for-torture/

 

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Chiang Mai People Slam Digging Up Footpaths During High Season
by TNR Staff

 

 

RESIDENTS in Chiang Mai are perplexed at the authorities digging up footpaths to lay water pipes during high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280655-chiang-mai-people-slam-digging-up-footpaths-during-high-season/

 

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Chinese mafia case taken over by police chief with top officers assigned to different key roles
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Last week, the chief whistleblower, in this case, veteran former politician Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit who Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin has highly praised, expressed unease at the narrow range of charges being pursued against Mr Chaiyanat Kornchayanant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280656-chinese-mafia-case-taken-over-by-police-chief-with-top-officers-assigned-to-different-key-roles/

 

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Phuket peak tourism season expected over Christmas and New Year, Russians top tourism market
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Kata Beach

Phuket – The peak of the Phuket tourism high season is expected from Christmas to New Year as Russians lead the pack of visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280657-phuket-peak-tourism-season-expected-over-christmas-and-new-year-russians-top-tourism-market/

 

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Commercial Counsellor to put Thailand on the map
by Gregers Møller

 

 

Ole Chr. Lindholm, the new Commercial Counsellor at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, wants to help put Thailand on the map again and create interest for Danish businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280658-commercial-counsellor-to-put-thailand-on-the-map/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 15 December by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280661-world-sports-news-thursday-15-december-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday December 15 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280666-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-december-15-2022/

 

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That's amazing! Farang given a lesson in divining numbers for the lottery

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Divining the best numbers

 

Daily News went to the superstitious north east of Thailand where they found loads of locals praying to a coconut tree.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280669-thats-amazing-farang-given-a-lesson-in-divining-numbers-for-the-lottery/

 

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2022 review: Chadchart Sittipunt bridges political divide to win Bangkok governorship

By Thai PBS World’s political Desk

 

 

Chadchart Sittipunt made history on May 22 when he won Bangkok’s governor election with a record 1.38 million votes or 52 percent of all ballots cast. His two closest rivals received less than 10 percent each.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280671-2022-review-chadchart-sittipunt-bridges-political-divide-to-win-bangkok-governorship/

 

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Teachers get wise as father arrives with pizza for his kid - mother says he planned to grab her as hostage

 

Daily News Thai Caption: That was close

 

Teachers at a school in Nang Rong district of Buriram contacted the police when a man arrived with a pizza for his daughter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280676-teachers-get-wise-as-father-arrives-with-pizza-for-his-kid-mother-says-he-planned-to-grab-her-as-hostage/

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Viral video: Mice steal gran's 50K and stash it in the rafters! Netizens wonder if  "noo or poo" did it!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Stolen by the mice

 

Daily News reported on a TikTok video going viral under the name flower_for.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280677-viral-video-mice-steal-grans-50k-and-stash-it-in-the-rafters-netizens-wonder-if- noo-or-poo-did-it/

 

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A Story Of Life-Saving Cooperation And Coordination
By Editor

 

 

A 28-year-old male patient involved in a car accident received a serious brain injury and was recently admitted to Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280678-a-story-of-life-saving-cooperation-and-coordination/

 

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Call of the mountains
 

Route 108 leads visitors to an area with majestic landscapes, ethnic diversity and culinary indulgences in Thailand’s north-western region. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee)

Thailand’s northwest frontier, between the provinces of Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai, was once a draw for traders seeking fortune in the abundant teak forest. Today, the region entices visitors with its majestic landscape, ethnic diversity, and culinary delights, making it ideal for a week-long self-drive adventure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280679-call-of-the-mountains/

 

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Thailand's Cannabis Bill watered down, electric vehicle sales surge: Tim Newton Today - Dec 15

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280680-thailands-cannabis-bill-watered-down-electric-vehicle-sales-surge-tim-newton-today-dec-15/

 

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It's a miracle! Granddad, 86, spends a chilly night in a mud bath but survives

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported from the village of Ban Ton Noi in Na Kha sub-district of Udon Thani where an old man spent a chilly night in mud after having a seizure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280681-its-a-miracle-granddad-86-spends-a-chilly-night-in-a-mud-bath-but-survives/

 

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Youth faces years in jail after 2,000 Ecstasy pills from the Netherlands seized at airport

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Secretary general of the Office of the Narcotics Bureau Wichai Chaimongkhol spoke to Siam Rath after the Airport Interdiction Task Force at Suvarnabhumi seized 2,000 Ecstasy pills in a package from the Netherlands earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280684-youth-faces-years-in-jail-after-2000-ecstasy-pills-from-the-netherlands-seized-at-airport/ 

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Filthy sewage going into the sea in Jomtien - it's been happening for THREE YEARS!

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported from Jomtien bach down Pattaya way on Thailand's eastern seaboard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280685-filthy-sewage-going-into-the-sea-in-jomtien-its-been-happening-for-three-years/

 

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Thailand road carnage: Two latest accidents

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Pick-up driver nodded off

 

Thai media Naew Na and Siam Rath published dramatic pictures of the latest accidents in Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280686-thailand-road-carnage-two-latest-accidents/

 

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Whatever you do don't hit "Fancy Lampposts" in Thailand - it'll cost you bigtime!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Paid 180,000 baht

 

Daily News reported that a motorist in southern Thailand is facing a massive bill after going into two lampposts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280687-whatever-you-do-dont-hit-fancy-lampposts-in-thailand-itll-cost-you-bigtime/

 

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Naval Officer Busted For Drugs
by TNR Staff

 

The naval officer after he was arrested. Photo: Naewna

 

A CHONBURI police team this morning (Dec. 15) arrested a naval officer on drug trafficking charges under a warrant issued by Nong Khai Provincial Court, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280688-naval-officer-busted-for-drugs/

 

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Morocco dream over as France set up potentially classic final with Argentina on Sunday

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280689-morocco-dream-over-as-france-set-up-potentially-classic-final-with-argentina-on-sunday/

 

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Four members of security forces injured in two explosions in Yala

 

 

Four members of the Thai security forces were wounded in two separate bomb attacks by southern insurgents in Bannang Sata district of the southern province of Yala last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280690-four-members-of-security-forces-injured-in-two-explosions-in-yala/

 

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Tourism Governor Sees Positive Outlook Next Year

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 15 (TNA) – The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand expected 11 million visitors to the country this year and saw a positive outlook for the Thai tourism sector next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280693-tourism-governor-sees-positive-outlook-next-year/

 

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Bangchak to Buy Used Cooking Oil to Produce Jet Fuel

 

 

BANKOK, Dec 15 (TNA) – Bangchak Corporation, a petroleum and energy conglomerate, invited people to sell their used cooking coil at its 44 gas stations so that it will be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280694-bangchak-to-buy-used-cooking-oil-to-produce-jet-fuel/

 

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DSI investigating money laundering activities allegedly connected to “Tuhao”

 

Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn

 

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has taken on the investigation of Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”, but only as it relates to alleged money laundering, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin told a news conference on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280717-dsi-investigating-money-laundering-activities-allegedly-connected-to-“tuhao”/

 

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Health Min Opens Dedicated Center For Suppression Of Illegal Beauty Operations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Fake doctors, unauthorized clinics employing real doctors, and the issue of “suitcase doctors” have become hot topics accompanying the popularity of beauty operations. The health ministry has now opened a dedicated center for tracking down these activities so that consumers are kept safe.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280718-health-min-opens-dedicated-center-for-suppression-of-illegal-beauty-operations/

 

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PM Meets European Leaders at ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister has met with leaders from the EU and European private sector as part of his visit to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280719-pm-meets-european-leaders-at-asean-eu-commemorative-summit/