THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 December 2022

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Religious activities nationwide to pray for Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s recovery

 

Religious activities and prayer sessions are being held in temples across Thailand in a spontaneous outpouring of love and good wishes for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who is currently being treated at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280713-thailand’s-princess-bajrakitiyabha-rushed-to-hospital/?do=findComment&comment=17794065

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1,316 days overstaying Chinese woman arrested after being found begging for money at a Phuket gas station
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Chinese woman who is on a 1,316 day visa overstay was arrested after social media shared her story of asking for money from mostly foreigners many times at a gas station in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280964-1316-days-overstaying-chinese-woman-arrested-after-being-found-begging-for-money-at-a-phuket-gas-station/

 

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Long-time Myanmar ex-pat arrested with 80 methamphetamine pills in Thalang
By Goongnang Suksawa

 

 

Thalang – A Myanmar man who has lived in Thailand for 33 years was arrested with 80 methamphetamine pills and crystal methamphetamine in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280965-long-time-myanmar-ex-pat-arrested-with-80-methamphetamine-pills-in-thalang/

 

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PM upholds status quo as he seeks a path back to power with the help of the Bhumjaithai Party
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (left) this week moved to install the leader of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSC) Mr Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as his Secretary-general in a move which signals he is moving cautiously towards his new political life but also maintaining the status quo of his government.

Bizarre media coverage of Thailand’s political scene this week makes it look as if the chances of a possible alliance between the Bhumjaithai Party and current Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha is a path back to power for the PM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280966-pm-upholds-status-quo-as-he-seeks-a-path-back-to-power-with-the-help-of-the-bhumjaithai-party/

 

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Tourism Authority of Thailand holds campaign to bring more Taiwanese tourists to Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Tiger Airline to launch the “Fresh Up Chonburi Family Destination” campaign as part of the “Amazing Thailand New Chapters Trade Meet Taiwan Market” initiative in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280967-tourism-authority-of-thailand-holds-campaign-to-bring-more-taiwanese-tourists-to-pattaya/

 

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People To Rise Up Against Senators-Picked PM: Thanathorn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit forecast today (Dec.18) the people nationwide will likely rise up against a head of government who might be decisively endorsed by unelected senators in spite of an otherwise inadequate support from elected MPs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280968-people-to-rise-up-against-senators-picked-pm-thanathorn/

 

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Most People Would Prefer House Be Dissolved Within This Month: NIDA Poll

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

A graphic image on election in Thailand. Credit: Matichon

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

MOST PEOPLE RESPONDING TO a latest opinion poll say they would prefer the House of Representatives be dissolved by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at any time within this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280969-most-people-would-prefer-house-be-dissolved-within-this-month-nida-poll/

 

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South Korean jet ski racer dies during competition in Pattaya, mourning ceremony conducted
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A pro jet ski racer from South Korea was killed in an accident during yesterday’s (December 17th) competition in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280970-south-korean-jet-ski-racer-dies-during-competition-in-pattaya-mourning-ceremony-conducted/

 

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Retired Teacher Arrested Over Raising Funds For A Blessing Ceremony 
by TNR Staff 

 

 

A RETIRED teacher was arrested on charges of defrauding the public after posting a message on his Facebook page to raise funds for a blessing ceremony today (Dec. 17) with donations reaching almost a million baht, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280971-retired-teacher-arrested-over-raising-funds-for-a-blessing-ceremony/

 

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Prayut government maintained close ties with Myanmar junta in 2022, despite repression
 

A demonstration against the Myanmar military junta’s execution of four prisoners, outside the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on July 26, 2022. Myanmar’s junta executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, state media said on July 25, in the country’s first use of capital punishment in decades. (Photo by Manan Vatsyayana / AFP)

While the international community has put in a lot of effort into resolving the political crisis in Myanmar after General Min Aung Hlaing’s coup last year, Thailand in contrast has tried to maintain the status quo, including good relations with the junta as usual.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280972-prayut-government-maintained-close-ties-with-myanmar-junta-in-2022-despite-repression/

 

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Pattaya pub raided once again by police for allegedly repeatedly violating legal closing time
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An alleged repeated closing time offender was raided once again by Pattaya police at dawn today, December 18th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280973-pattaya-pub-raided-once-again-by-police-for-allegedly-repeatedly-violating-legal-closing-time/

 

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Thai National Theatre brings the curtain down
 

Rama and the Demon King square off at the Thai National Theatre on January 7 and 9. Photo/FAD

The Thai National Theatre is calling its audience for the final, and most likely best-ever, performance in recent years before closing for three years of renovation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280974-thai-national-theatre-brings-the-curtain-down/

 

 

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Thailand to host non-ASEAN meeting on Myanmar
 

Prison security officials prepare for the release of inmates outside Insein prison in Yangon on November 17, 2022. (Photo by AFP)

Thailand has invited interested members of ASEAN to join an open-ended consultative meeting on the situation in Myanmar on December 22nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280975-thailand-to-host-non-asean-meeting-on-myanmar/

 

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Asia’s biggest first-responder exercise event held near Hua Hin
By Online Reporter 

 

One of the world’s biggest first-responder exercises, NCT PRO Challenge Asia Training, took place near Hua Hin between Dec 13-16, with teams from Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore participating in this anti-weapon and explosive training.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280976-asia’s-biggest-first-responder-exercise-event-held-near-hua-hin/

 

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Pattaya motorist crashes into dog, suffering injuries and fatally wounding the dog
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — A 25-year-old motorcycle taxi rider crashed into a dog and killed it in Pattaya. The man reportedly admitted he was traveling at high speed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280978-pattaya-motorist-crashes-into-dog-suffering-injuries-and-fatally-wounding-the-dog/

 

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Flooding in Songkhla, Narathiwat and Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

Heavy rain and a high tide caused widespread flooding in Thailand’s southern provinces of Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Narathiwat on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280979-flooding-in-songkhla-narathiwat-and-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 19 December by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280983-world-sports-news-monday-19-december-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday December 19 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280986-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-december-19-2022/

 

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Thailand’s higher electricity prices pushing its competitiveness lower than its regional peers due to govt.’s mismanagement

By Erich Parpart

 

The Prayut Chan-o-cha government’s mismanagement is leading to higher electricity prices which will lead to higher product prices and reduce the country’s export competitiveness, a representative of the private sector said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280987-thailand’s-higher-electricity-prices-pushing-its-competitiveness-lower-than-its-regional-peers-due-to-govt’s-mismanagement/

 

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2022 review: How the mystery of Tangmo’s death gripped Thailand 
 

 

Actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong was famous during her lifetime, but even more so after her controversial death in early 2022. “Tangmo” is the second-most popular Google search word in Thailand this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280989-2022-review-how-the-mystery-of-tangmo’s-death-gripped-thailand/

 

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Irishman dies in kayaking incident in Thailand

 

Mr O'Neill's family hope to repatriate his body in the coming days. Source: FAMILY

 

A 22-year old man has died after his boat capsized while kayaking in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280991-irishman-dies-in-kayaking-incident-in-thailand/

 

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Thai immigration arrest foreign language teacher - she's blacklisted from Thailand for 5 years

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported with their standard rhetoric in support of Thailand's immigration policies especially in regard to illegal activity of foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280992-thai-immigration-arrest-foreign-language-teacher-shes-blacklisted-from-thailand-for-5-years/

 

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Thai ship sinks in the Gulf off Prachuap - all aboard are safe

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the sinking of the Royal Ship Sukhothai. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280995-thai-ship-sinks-in-the-gulf-off-prachuap-all-aboard-are-safe/

 

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s now in a stable condition

 

 

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati is now in a stable condition, with her heartbeat being controlled with medication, the Bureau of the Royal Household said in a statement issued on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280713-thailand’s-princess-bajrakitiyabha-rushed-to-hospital/?do=findComment&comment=17794539

 

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Thai PM praises tourism sector after Thailand takes the top spot in hotel awards

By Peter Roche

 

Flickr/Peter Moore

The Thai PM has praised the resilience of the country’s tourism sector after Thailand scooped top place in the Agoda Gold Circle Awards. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri says Thailand won the top spot for being the Asian country with the most award-winning hotels, according to the online booking platform.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280996-thai-pm-praises-tourism-sector-after-thailand-takes-the-top-spot-in-hotel-awards/

 

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Thai Navy ship sinks, bad weather in the south, major political defections: Tim Newton Today - Dec 19

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280997-thai-navy-ship-sinks-bad-weather-in-the-south-major-political-defections-tim-newton-today-dec-19/

 

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Thai doctor says Indian Covid strains on radar as deaths spike in Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported with some drama that deaths from Covid were up in the period 4th to 10th December.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280998-thai-doctor-says-indian-covid-strains-on-radar-as-deaths-spike-in-thailand/

 

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I don't mind I was bawling my eyes out in the earlier hours of a Thai morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281003-not-a-dry-eye-in-the-house-as-messi-and-mbappe-star-in-one-of-footballs-most-sensational-games/

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Justice minister targets drug crackdowns in upper Isaan on NE visit

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin was in the NE of Thailand at the weekend attending events in Udon Thani on Saturday and in Central Khon Kaen yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281004-justice-minister-targets-drug-crackdowns-in-upper-isaan-on-ne-visit/

 

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Unladen oil tanker runs aground off Songkhla

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the Patraphan, an oil tanker, ran aground at Laem Son Orn, Laem Simila beach in Muang district of Songkhla, southern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281005-unladen-oil-tanker-runs-aground-off-songkhla/