THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 30 December 2022

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Thailand Remains Popular Destination for Russian Tourists

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has seen a significant increase in Russian visitors in recent months, with reports indicating that the number of arrivals doubled in November and was nearly seven times higher than in September.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281994-thailand-remains-popular-destination-for-russian-tourists/

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No Special Measures for Chinese Visitors

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The country will not need any strict disease control measure for Chinese visitors, the public health minister said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282024-no-special-measures-for-chinese-visitors/

 

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Move Forward To Get No Less Than 80 MPs In Next Election: Thanathorn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Photo:  INN News

 

PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has forecast the Move Forward Party will get no less than 80 MPs in the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282025-move-forward-to-get-no-less-than-80-mps-in-next-election-thanathorn/

 

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Anupong Says No To Post-Election Politics
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda. Top photo: Matichon Weekly, Front Page photo: Thai Rath

 

INTERIOR MINISTER ANUPONG Paochinda said today (Dec.29) he will no longer get involved in politics after the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282026-anupong-says-no-to-post-election-politics/

 

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Two male foreign bodies found floating near Racha Island, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – Two bodies of male foreigners were found floating in the sea near the Racha Island, South of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282027-two-male-foreign-bodies-found-floating-near-racha-island-phuket/

 

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400 Russian Tourists Arrive in Rayong, Welcomed with Water Cannon Salute
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Rayong — U-Tapao International Airport partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to welcome a flight of as many as 400 Russian tourists on Wednesday, December 28th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282028-400-russian-tourists-arrive-in-rayong-welcomed-with-water-cannon-salute/

 

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Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Riders Capture Man Wanted For Alleged Theft
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A group of Pattaya motorcycle taxi riders captured an alleged thief with a long rap sheet Wednesday, December 28th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282029-pattaya-motorcycle-taxi-riders-capture-man-wanted-for-alleged-theft/

 

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Thai motorbike rider dies after Russian man crashes his car into him in Rawai
By Goongnang Suksawa

 

PHOTO: Bank Phuket Rescue

Chalong – A Thai motorbike rider died after a car with a Russian driver crashed into him in Rawai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282031-thai-motorbike-rider-dies-after-russian-man-crashes-his-car-into-him-in-rawai/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 30 December by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282038-world-sports-news-friday-30-december-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday December 30 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282039-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-december-30-2022/

 

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2022 marks revival of Thailand’s tourism after two years in the wilderness

 

 

After bolting the doors for two years following the outbreak of the pandemic, Thailand decided to fully reopen the country in 2022, removing the COVID-19 restrictions that had throttled tourism, a key engine of economic growth.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282042-2022-marks-revival-of-thailand’s-tourism-after-two-years-in-the-wilderness/

 

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THAI says it has sold 8 aircrafts and other non-core assets during past 3-months as part of its rehab plan

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Embattled national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), has come out to update its ongoing bankruptcy rehabilitation plans to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in which it stated that the airline has managed to keep its promises as per the plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282044-thai-says-it-has-sold-8-aircrafts-and-other-non-core-assets-during-past-3-months-as-part-of-its-rehab-plan/

 

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Special lanes opened to ease traffic flow as mass New Year exodus from Bangkok to Isaan begins

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported from the Mitraphap or Friendship Highway in the area of Saraburi late last night as the mass exodus for New Year from the Thai capital Bangkok to the north eastern Isaan region began in earnest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282045-special-lanes-opened-to-ease-traffic-flow-as-mass-new-year-exodus-from-bangkok-to-isaan-begins/

 

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Bank of Thailand comes out to update on Thai economic recovery momentum, says situation improves on all fronts

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has come out to reveals that the Thai economy is still in a recovery mode and that the momentum was driven by the continuous recovery of the service sector following the increase in the number of foreign tourists and the improvement in private consumption indicators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282046-bank-of-thailand-comes-out-to-update-on-thai-economic-recovery-momentum-says-situation-improves-on-all-fronts/

 

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Thai police make large drugs bust in Bangkok - two arrested men were using the post to distribute ice and yaba

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Cutting the flow of yaba

 

Daily News reported that 191 police headed by Pol Maj-Gen Chokchai Ngamwong announced the arrest of two men who were using a private postal service to distribute drugs from a condominium in Huay Khwang, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282047-thai-police-make-large-drugs-bust-in-bangkok-two-arrested-men-were-using-the-post-to-distribute-ice-and-yaba/

 

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Crisis help center opened to assist victims of Poipet casino fire

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Help center opened

 

RTP spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Achayon Kraithong said that chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat had ordered the setting up of a crisis center to coordinate the response to the devastating casino fire across the border in Poipet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281948-50-thais-trapped-in-burning-cambodian-casino-wednesday-night/?do=findComment&comment=17814347

 

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Thai government reacts to Chinese travellers, dead bodies off Phuket : Tim Newton Today - Dec 30

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282048-thai-government-reacts-to-chinese-travellers-dead-bodies-off-phuket-tim-newton-today-dec-30/

 

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The outlook for Tourism in Thailand in 2023

 

File photo

 

Thailand is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, ancient temples, and delicious food. In 2023, the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) has announced a new plan to attract even more visitors to the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282049-the-outlook-for-tourism-in-thailand-in-2023/

 

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Reenactment: Husband who murdered "creating" wife points the way - two friends who concealed corpse surrender

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on continuing developments after highway workers on Boxing Day found a 30 year old woman called Supphatra Yortkaew stuffed in a blue plastic drum in a ravine in Khao Sok, Phang-nga, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282050-reenactment-husband-who-murdered-creating-wife-points-the-way-two-friends-who-concealed-corpse-surrender/

 

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Thailand, Cambodia continue efforts to eradicate scam callers
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai-Cambodian cooperation against scam callers was brought up in a meeting between Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the outgoing Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand Ouk Sorphorn (อกู ซอรพ์ วน), along with other topics related to the economy and national security.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282051-thailand-cambodia-continue-efforts-to-eradicate-scam-callers/

 

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Environment Minister orders probe into National Parks Dept chief scandal
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - DNP Director-General Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya was arrested this week on a bribery charge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282052-environment-minister-orders-probe-into-national-parks-dept-chief-scandal/

 

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Drugged up and wealthy sugar cane farm owner arrested at house of mayor in western Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a seven hour standoff at the home of Pak Phraek mayor Pramote Unjitsakun in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282053-drugged-up-and-wealthy-sugar-cane-farm-owner-arrested-at-house-of-mayor-in-western-thailand/

 

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MRT service being extended to 2 am on New Year’s Day
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - MRTA Governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas explained that for New Year’s Eve, services on the Blue Line and Purple Line are being extended to 2 am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282055-mrt-service-being-extended-to-2-am-on-new-year’s-day/

 

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100,000 Thai and foreigner revellers expected at downtown Bangkok New Year event at Central World

 

 

Thai Rath reported that up to 100,000 Thais and foreigners are expected to bring in the new year at a "Countdown 2023" event outside Central World in downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282057-100000-thai-and-foreigner-revellers-expected-at-downtown-bangkok-new-year-event-at-central-world/

 

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Murderer becomes the murdered at shotgun wedding in southern Thailand

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Shotgun wedding

 

Police in Trang, southern Thailand, were called to the site of a wedding party in the Palian jurisdiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282059-murderer-becomes-the-murdered-at-shotgun-wedding-in-southern-thailand/

 

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4 meter long King Cobra found in Krabi ceiling - house owner plans to play the lottery!

 

77Kaoded Thai Caption: Rescue finds King Cobra hiding in Krabi ceiling

 

77kaoded reported that Ao Leuk rescue services in Krabi, southern Thailand, were called to a house in the area after the owner saw the tail of a large snake in the rafters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282061-4-meter-long-king-cobra-found-in-krabi-ceiling-house-owner-plans-to-play-the-lottery/

 

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Six teens face charges after 16 year old is stabbed in Krabi - he'd spied on woman taking a shower

 

77Kaoded Thai Caption: Police prepare charges for young gang in Krabi

 

77kaoded reported from Krabi in southern Thailand after a 16 year old called Adisorn was stabbed by a 14 year old at a house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282062-six-teens-face-charges-after-16-year-old-is-stabbed-in-krabi-hed-spied-on-woman-taking-a-shower/

 

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Shellfish buyer finds a lump in his Hoi Wan - now he hopes to get rich!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: He believes it's valuable 

 

Reporters from Daily News went to the far south after a man in Satun found what appeared to be a pearl in his dinner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282065-shellfish-buyer-finds-a-lump-in-his-hoi-wan-now-he-hopes-to-get-rich/

 

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Yacht named Marco Polo reportedly disappears from docking area in Chalong, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Chalong – A yacht reportedly disappeared from a docking area in the sea in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282066-yacht-named-marco-polo-reportedly-disappears-from-docking-area-in-chalong-phuket/

 

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India to Require Negative Covid Test from Thai Visitors 

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Beginning January 1, Thai tourists visiting India will be required to produce a negative Covid-19 test result.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282068-india-to-require-negative-covid-test-from-thai-visitors/