THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 13 January 2023

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Australian Woman Runs Over and Kills Street Painter in Pattaya

 

An Australian driver accidentally ran over a street painter on the job and killed him in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283356-australian-woman-runs-over-and-kills-street-painter-in-pattaya/

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CONFIRMED: You don’t need to show proof of vaccination to enter Thailand

 

Flickr/Jinky Dabon

 

First you did, then you didn’t, then you did again, then you didn’t after all… After another abrupt U-turn from the Thai government, officials have confirmed that proof of vaccination will not be required to enter Thailand after all.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283332-confirmed-you-don’t-need-to-show-proof-of-vaccination-to-enter-thailand/

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Thai election commission to ensure 95% of the results are known on Election Day

 

 

The Election Commission (EC) has assured members of parliament that 95% of the results in the next general election will be known by 10pm on Election Day and that it is preparing to designate the election constituencies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283379-thai-election-commission-to-ensure-95-of-the-results-are-known-on-election-day/

 

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Prayut Advised To Not Dodge Censure Debate By Dissolving House
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MP Surachet Praweenwongwut at parliament today, Jan. 12, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE OPPOSITION BLOC today (Jan.12) advised Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha against possibly dissolving the House of Representatives only to preclude next month’s censure debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283380-prayut-advised-to-not-dodge-censure-debate-by-dissolving-house/

 

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Probe Into Prayut’s Nephew’s Connection With Grey Business Suspect Hits Snag
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MP Padipat Santipada speaking at the parliament. Photo: Thai Rath

 

OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION INTO an alleged connection between a Chinese-born grey business suspect and a tour bus operator has apparently hit a snag up to now since the latter has been known as a nephew of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s, said an opposition legislator today (Jan.12).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283381-probe-into-prayut’s-nephew’s-connection-with-grey-business-suspect-hits-snag/

 

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Lawyer Hits Ex-Deputy PM With False Report Charge
by TNR Staff

 

 

A LAWYER representing the husband of a woman who had an affair with a former deputy prime minister today (Jan 12) filed a false report charge against him at Bangyikhan police station for having allegedly falsely claimed that he lost over 20 million baht in dowry during their relationship, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283382-lawyer-hits-ex-deputy-pm-with-false-report-charge/

 

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Foreign Doctor on Vacation Rescues Russian Lady from Drowning at Patong Beach
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Patong – A foreign tourist, who is a licensed medical doctor, rescued a Russian tourist from drowning at Patong Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283383-foreign-doctor-on-vacation-rescues-russian-lady-from-drowning-at-patong-beach/

 

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Foreigners Who Allegedly Attacked Thai Tourists on Samui Island Reportedly Relocated to Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: MGR online

 

Phuket – Foreigners who allegedly attacked a group of Thai tourists on Samui Island reportedly relocated to Phuket. Thailand’s most famous cop, ‘Big Joke’, has personally ordered for the suspects to be found.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283384-foreigners-who-allegedly-attacked-thai-tourists-on-samui-island-reportedly-relocated-to-phuket/

 

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IKEA is recalling certain LETTAN mirrors, due to breaking wall fittings.

 

 

IKEA urges all customers who own an affected LETTAN mirror to stop using it, and to contact IKEA for a full refund.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283385-ikea-is-recalling-certain-lettan-mirrors-due-to-breaking-wall-fittings/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday January 13 2023

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283396-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-january-13-2023/

 

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How fake jackpot claims exposed dark side of Thailand’s online lottery

 

 

While Thai digital lottery platforms continue to operate as normal, two giants of the business are now licking their wounds while others face increased scrutiny by authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283398-how-fake-jackpot-claims-exposed-dark-side-of-thailand’s-online-lottery/

 

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Five foreign tourists injured as Fortuner toppples down ravine on Hill Tribe tour in Chiang Rai - driver dead

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on an accident on the hill leading up to Moo Ban Akha Pang Klang a popular tourist area in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283399-five-foreign-tourists-injured-as-fortuner-toppples-down-ravine-on-hill-tribe-tour-in-chiang-rai-driver-dead/

 

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Bank of Thailand says virtual banks to be operational by 2025 as it launches consultation papers to get feedback on its plans

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has come out to say that it has issued ‘consultation papers’ for possible launch of 3 ‘virtual bank’ licenses to put Thailand’s digital growth on the roadmap that the rest of the world is witnessing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283401-bank-of-thailand-says-virtual-banks-to-be-operational-by-2025-as-it-launches-consultation-papers-to-get-feedback-on-its-plans/

 

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Belgian tourist suffers broken back after slip at waterfall in North

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Tourist police, local officers and rescue officials went to the Ban Mor Paeng waterfall in Pai, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand, after a foreign tourist fell.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283403-belgian-tourist-suffers-broken-back-after-slip-at-waterfall-in-north/

 

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Porn, 26, kills her Thai husband after swinging 28 cm knife - says he was a wife beater and sore loser

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Pua district of Nan, northern Thailand, were called after an altercation between a man and his wife ended up with him being stabbed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283408-porn-26-kills-her-thai-husband-after-swinging-28-cm-knife-says-he-was-a-wife-beater-and-sore-loser/

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Police investigating at Fitness First, The Mall, after real estate businessman loses 10M in locker

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Nonthaburi have been investigating after a real estate businessman reported losing 10 million baht's worth of valuables he left in a fitness center's locker while he exercised.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283411-police-investigating-at-fitness-first-the-mall-after-real-estate-businessman-loses-10m-in-locker/

 

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Chinese 'grey businesses' in Thailand, Phuket party boat on pause : Tim Newton Today - Jan 13
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283412-chinese-grey-businesses-in-thailand-phuket-party-boat-on-pause-tim-newton-today-jan-13/

 

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Phuket officials quash plans for floating beach club
By Peter Roche

 

Yona Beach Club in Patong Bay

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew and a number of other officials have put a stop to plans to launch a floating beach club, or party boat, in the Andaman Sea. Narong says he “does not approve” of Yona Beach Club’s plans and has ordered officials to carry out inspections and meet with the club’s owners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283414-phuket-officials-quash-plans-for-floating-beach-club/

 

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Revered "sleeping" abbot set to be cremated two years after death - 50,000 faithful turn up

 

Daily News Thai Caption: He didn't decompose

 

Daily News reported that around 50,000 people turned up at the first day of funeral rites for a revered northen Thai monk.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283415-revered-sleeping-abbot-set-to-be-cremated-two-years-after-death-50000-faithful-turn-up/

 

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Brits rally round to donate 3 million baht for compatriot who fell off Koh Phangan hotel balcony and was "left helpless for 40 minutes"

 

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An online appeal to help with the medical costs and repatriation of a Coventry lady who severely injured herself in a fall from a Koh Phangan hotel balcony has raised 76,754 pounds or just over 3 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283416-brits-rally-round-to-donate-3-million-baht-for-compatriot-who-fell-off-koh-phangan-hotel-balcony-and-was-left-helpless-for-40-minutes/

 

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Foreign husband dies after saving Thai wife learner driver who reversed family car into deep pond

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Tragedy

 

Daily News reported on the tragic death of a husband from Myanmar who helped his Thai wife escape death after she reversed into a 10 meter deep pond in front of their house at a Cha-Am housing estate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283417-foreign-husband-dies-after-saving-thai-wife-learner-driver-who-reversed-family-car-into-deep-pond/

 

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Top Thai virologist says if you’re healthy “you can ditch the face mask”

By Peter Roche

 

TTR Weekly

A prominent Thai virologist says healthy people no longer need to wear face masks, according to a Nation Thailand report. Dr Yong Poovorawan says high levels of immunity to Covid-19, built up over the past 3 years of infection and vaccination, mean healthy people can ditch the face masks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283419-top-thai-virologist-says-if-you’re-healthy-“you-can-ditch-the-face-mask”/

 

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Wanted Singaporean hacker arrested in Bangkok - he was dealing drugs with his Thai girlfriend, say police

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the arrest of a couple in a condo room in the Huay Khwang area of downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283423-wanted-singaporean-hacker-arrested-in-bangkok-he-was-dealing-drugs-with-his-thai-girlfriend-say-police/

 

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Government asked to enforce ban on lottery sales to under 20s

 

 

The government is being urged by a network of students to enforce the prohibition on lottery vendors selling tickets to people under 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283425-government-asked-to-enforce-ban-on-lottery-sales-to-under-20s/

 

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Thailand pushes for Phuket to host Specialised Expo 2028

 

Image Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Thailand has declared its readiness and commitment to host Specialised Expo 2028 in Phuket, stating that this will be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia which will benefit the entire region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283427-thailand-pushes-for-phuket-to-host-specialised-expo-2028/

 

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What a kerfuffle! Cleaners come over all queer after finding voodoo doll under the bed

 

 

Sanook reported on a hell of a kerfuffle caused by a Facebook post on behalf of a group of company cleaners under the name Napasakul Srilakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283429-what-a-kerfuffle-cleaners-come-over-all-queer-after-finding-voodoo-doll-under-the-bed/

 

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Thai Miss Universe hopeful "Tiger Anna" wowing in the US - final round on Sunday 8am Thai time

 

 

PPTV 36 reported on the closing stages of the delayed 2022 Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, USA.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283433-thai-miss-universe-hopeful-tiger-anna-wowing-in-the-us-final-round-on-sunday-8am-thai-time/

 

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TAT Outlines Plan to Raise Major Revenue to up to 2.38 trillion baht in 2023

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released its 2023 strategic direction, launching its "Visit Thailand Year 2023" campaign to attract more tourists and boost the country’s revenue to up to 2.38 trillion baht. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283435-tat-outlines-plan-to-raise-major-revenue-to-up-to-238-trillion-baht-in-2023/

 

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Dinosaurs Installed at Government House for Children’s Day

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (TNA) – Big dinosaur models have been installed at the Government House lawn to greet young visitors on the upcoming National Children’s Day, which falls on the second Saturday of January.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283446-dinosaurs-installed-at-government-house-for-children’s-day/

 

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Thai Police to Put Almost 10,000 Traffic Offenders Caught During New Year Period on Probation

 

 

Thai police announce that they will put traffic offenders in 8,923 cases caught nationwide during the New Year period on probation, said Weerakit Hanpariphan, director-general of the Probation Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283447-thai-police-to-put-almost-10000-traffic-offenders-caught-during-new-year-period-on-probation/