THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 26 December 2022

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British tourist rescued after a fall from cliff on Samui Island

 

A Thai rescue crew helped to pull a British tourist, who had fallen from the top of a steep waterfall on Samui Island, to safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281599-british-tourist-rescued-after-a-fall-from-cliff-on-samui-island/

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German expat killed in car accident in Pattaya, his young son survives
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A German expat was killed while driving home with his kid in Pattaya at 10 AM Sunday morning, December 25th. His young son miraculously survived with minor injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281601-german-expat-killed-in-car-accident-in-pattaya-his-young-son-survives/

 

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40 underage pub-goers found at a pub in Sisaket
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Police raided a reportedly unlicensed pub in Sisaket province and found over 40 pub-goers who were still underage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281602-40-underage-pub-goers-found-at-a-pub-in-sisaket/

 

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Royal Thai Police orders officers to stop revealing nationality information of foreigners arrested to the media
By By Adam Judd

 

 

According to Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol General Roi Ingkhapairoj, Thai police are being ordered to no longer give nationality information of foreigners arrested for alleged crimes in Thailand to the media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281603-royal-thai-police-orders-officers-to-stop-revealing-nationality-information-of-foreigners-arrested-to-the-media/

 

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Swedish tourist arrested for wandering on Pattaya Beach with a loaded gun and crystal meth
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: สยามชล นิวส์

Pattaya — A Swedish man was arrested by Pattaya police for carrying a loaded pistol and crystal methamphetamine in public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281604-swedish-tourist-arrested-for-wandering-on-pattaya-beach-with-a-loaded-gun-and-crystal-meth/

 

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Female Thai Student Attacked On San Francisco Bus
By VOA Thai

 

A Thai student in San Francisco, Rujira Amboon, is pictured with her left ear injury after getting attacked on the San Francisco bus on Dec 11, 2022. 

 

A FEMALE Thai student who was travelling home on a San Francisco bus earlier this month was punched twice by a man of Latin American appearance who then quickly escaped, VOA Thai said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281605-female-thai-student-attacked-on-san-francisco-bus/

 

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Chuwit Urges Police Chief To Kick Out Met Police Head Over ‘Grey Capitalist’ Case
by TNR Staff

 

Former MP Chuwit Kamolvisit. Photo: INN News

FORMER MP Chuwit Kamolvisit urged National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas to dismiss Metropolitan Police Bureau Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsawang over the Chinese grey capitalist case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281606-chuwit-urges-police-chief-to-kick-out-met-police-head-over-‘grey-capitalist’-case/

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Bhumjaithai Party ready to join any party to form the next government

 

 

The Bhumjaithai Party is ready to join hands with any party to form a new government, after the next general election. Its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, is qualified to be the next prime minister, according to Newin Chidchob, a former key member of the party, in an exclusive interview with Thai PBS.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281607-bhumjaithai-party-ready-to-join-any-party-to-form-the-next-government/

 

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Chinese businessman Tuhao’s Thai wife and business partner arrested

 

 

The Metropolitan Police took the Thai wife of Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”, into custody yesterday (Saturday), on charges of money laundering.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281608-chinese-businessman-tuhao’s-thai-wife-and-business-partner-arrested/

 

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Foreign Investment Soars 74% During First 11 Months of 2022

 

 

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

BANGKOK (NNT) - Foreign investment surged by 74% for the first 11 months of this year, reflecting confidence among international investors in the Thai economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281609-foreign-investment-soars-74-during-first-11-months-of-2022/

 

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Foreign Tourist Finds Missing Sailor’s Backpack Off Koh Tao Beach
by TNR Staff 

 

The unidentified Norwegian tourist handing over the backpack he found to Thai officials. Photo: Workpointtoday.com

 

A TOURIST from Norway found the backpack of one of the sailors missing after the HTMS 442 Sukhothai sank in the Gulf of Thailand last Sunday off Koh Tao beach today (Dec. 24), Workpointtoday.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281610-foreign-tourist-finds-missing-sailor’s-backpack-off-koh-tao-beach/

 

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Bangkok Film Festival to be held January 20th-22nd
 

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, in cooperation with the Office of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Nation Group, will hold the Bangkok Film Festival 2023 between January 20th and 22nd at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281611-bangkok-film-festival-to-be-held-january-20th-22nd/

 

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Seawalls: A boon or bane for Thailand’s beautiful beaches?
 

 

Seawalls have sprouted at many of Thailand’s beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of locals and tourists alike. And that feeling is shared by many experts, who say these coastal defenses are nothing short of a death sentence for sandy shores and their shoreline habitat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281612-seawalls-a-boon-or-bane-for-thailand’s-beautiful-beaches/

 

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TAT confirms New Year activities NOT canceled nationwide as reports of tourists canceling hotel bookings rise
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed they have NOT canceled New Year activities. More than 3.14 million tourists are expected to join in events which will generate at least 11.2 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281613-tat-confirms-new-year-activities-not-canceled-nationwide-as-reports-of-tourists-canceling-hotel-bookings-rise/

 

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The fitness and wellness trends to keep everyone fit in 2023

 

 

Despite significantly lower caseloads and high rates of vaccination, Covid-19 will continue to shape how we exercise and live our lives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281615-the-fitness-and-wellness-trends-to-keep-everyone-fit-in-2023/

 

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Drug suspects arrested with 18,000 meth pills and 2 kg of crystal meth in Phangnga

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Phangnga — Two drug suspects were arrested with meth pills and crystal meth in Phangnga province yesterday, December 24th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281616-drug-suspects-arrested-with-18000-meth-pills-and-2-kg-of-crystal-meth-in-phangnga/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday December 26 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281618-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-december-26-2022/

 

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BTS Group looks to revive dormant U-Tapao airport project as it undertakes study tour to Hong Kong

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Keeree Kanjanapas, the chairman of BTS Group Holding Plc (BTS) and the executive Chairman of U-Tapao International Aviation has led a group of people to visit Hong Kong to study the way things are done in the city as the delayed U-Tapao airport starts to breathe life after nearly 3-years of being in coma.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281620-bts-group-looks-to-revive-dormant-u-tapao-airport-project-as-it-undertakes-study-tour-to-hong-kong/

 

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2022 review: Party lines in Parliament blur as election fever strikes

 

 

 

As 2022 draws to a close, politicians and parties are busy preparing for a general election due sometime in the next few months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281622-2022-review-party-lines-in-parliament-blur-as-election-fever-strikes/

 

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Thai Navy body search, restaurant floor collapse, tsunami anniversary: Tim Newton Today - Dec 26

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281626-thai-navy-body-search-restaurant-floor-collapse-tsunami-anniversary-tim-newton-today-dec-26/

 

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Health Minister Pledges to Improve Health Security
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has pledged to continue improving the nation’s health security systems and promote equitable access to healthcare by expanding health coverage to include more treatments and services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281628-health-minister-pledges-to-improve-health-security/

 

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Awards Presented to 10 Model Communities 

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit 

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has made strides in leveraging its cultural soft power to promote its national image in support of tourism and generating income for communities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281629-awards-presented-to-10-model-communities/

 

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Royal Thai Navy confirms bodies of 3 more crew members recovered

By Peter Roche

 

Facebook/กองทัพเรือ Royal Thai Navy

The Thai Navy has found the bodies of three more crew members who drowned when the HTMS Sukhothai sank in bad weather on December 18.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281630-royal-thai-navy-confirms-bodies-of-3-more-crew-members-recovered/

 

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Thailand and India to Launch Cultural Exchange Program
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and India have agreed to kick off a cultural exchange program to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The two nations also agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment and tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281634-thailand-and-india-to-launch-cultural-exchange-program/

 

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PTT Suspends Myanmar Project With Joint Venture Bright Energy

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A subsidiary under state-owned Thai energy giant PTT has said it will suspend oil transport and storage operations in Myanmar. The move was announced a week after losing one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds as an investor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281635-ptt-suspends-myanmar-project-with-joint-venture-bright-energy/

 

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Carbon Credit Program Launched in Phetchaburi
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has launched a carbon credit program that the government hopes will encourage communities around the country to preserve and expand their forests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281636-carbon-credit-program-launched-in-phetchaburi/

 

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Oil palm growers to petition government for help to seed prices

 

 

Oil palm growers across Thailand plan to submit simultaneous petitions to authorities in each province, seeking government help to boost the prices of raw oil palm seed, which have fallen to an average of 4 baht/kg.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281637-oil-palm-growers-to-petition-government-for-help-to-seed-prices/

 

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Man Rescued off of Phuket Claims to Have Been Floating in the Sea for 13 Days
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A foreign man has been rescued near Racha Island in Phuket. He claimed he was holding onto an oil tank and floating in the sea for 13 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281638-man-rescued-off-of-phuket-claims-to-have-been-floating-in-the-sea-for-13-days/

 

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Thai wife of alleged Chinese triad leader arrested on money laundering charges

By Peter Roche

 

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The police colonel wife of an alleged Chinese crime boss has been arrested in Bangkok on money laundering charges. Police Colonel Wattanaree Kornchayanant, superintendent of the foreign affairs division, is married to Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant, an alleged Chinese triad leader (who also has Thai citizenship).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281608-chinese-businessman-tuhao’s-thai-wife-and-business-partner-arrested/?do=findComment&comment=17807150

 

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Detention Centers to Open for New Year Family Visits
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has announced that all prisons and juvenile detention centers nationwide will be open for visits by inmates’ families during the New Year’s holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281641-detention-centers-to-open-for-new-year-family-visits/