THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 14 January 2023

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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/

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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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Half The Total Of Senators Tipped To Pick Prawit For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Thai parliament meeting chamber. Photo: INN News

 

UP TO HALF THE TOTAL of 250 senators would likely endorse Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan for prime minister after the next general election, said a source closely connected with senior legislators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283476-half-the-total-of-senators-tipped-to-pick-prawit-for-pm/

 

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Prawit Wishes Prayut Success In Pursuit Of Prolonged Rule
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath Party leader-cum-Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. Photos: Thai Rath

 

PALANG PRACHARATH leader Prawit Wongsuwan has posted his heart out online extending good wishes for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s pursuit of sustained power after the general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283477-prawit-wishes-prayut-success-in-pursuit-of-prolonged-rule/

 

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Bentley case gets murkier with methamphetamine detected in owner’s bloodstream but not drunk
by News Desk

 

Metropolitan Police Bureau Deputy Chief Jirasan Kaewsangek gave details of the blood test results which are being reviewed now by a specialist.

Blood test which according to police was taken within one hour of the incident revealed just 10.73 milligrammes of alcohol, well below the 50 milligrammes limit prescribed by the law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283478-bentley-case-gets-murkier-with-methamphetamine-detected-in-owner’s-bloodstream-but-not-drunk/

 

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Thailand to nominate King Bhumibol as a UNESCO World Eminent Personality

By Editor 

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Education is preparing to propose His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the ninth monarch of Thailand, to the list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s world eminent personalities, coinciding with the centennial anniversary of King Bhumibol’s birth in 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283479-thailand-to-nominate-king-bhumibol-as-a-unesco-world-eminent-personality/

 

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Russian Tourist Physically Assaulted for Allegedly Refusing to Pay 60-Baht Bar Bill in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee 

 

 

Pattaya — An alleged Russian dine-and-dasher was attacked by a Pattaya bar owner for reportedly refusing to pay his 60-baht bill. The bar owner claimed the tourist initiated the altercation by slapping her in the face first.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283452-russian-tourist-physically-assaulted-for-allegedly-refusing-to-pay-60-baht-bar-bill-in-pattaya/

 

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Taxi Fare Rise in 8 Years Takes Effect

 

 

BANGKOK,  (TNA) – A taxi fare rise for the first time in eight years took effect for taxis in Bangkok on Friday as Prime Minister Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha ordered relevant agencies to assess its impact on people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283481-taxi-fare-rise-in-8-years-takes-effect/

 

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Jomtien Beach Expansion to Resume, Pattaya Officials say Finished Beach Will Be Comparable to Miami Beach in USA
By Adam Judd

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Jomtien Beach is set to continue its expansion project from the current expanded area of Soi 11 towards Dongtan Beach in the near future, according to Mr. Ekarat Sukantharo, Director of the Pattaya Harbor Office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283483-jomtien-beach-expansion-to-resume-pattaya-officials-say-finished-beach-will-be-comparable-to-miami-beach-in-usa/

 

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Pattaya City Officials Considering Banning Parking on Beach Side of Pattaya Beach Road Again
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya City officials are considering cancelling an order implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic allowing parking on the beach side of Pattaya Beach, but have yet to make any final decisions while they listen to all opinions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283493-pattaya-city-officials-considering-banning-parking-on-beach-side-of-pattaya-beach-road-again/

 

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Introducing the new “point system” to curb traffic violations in Thailand

 

 

Many of us are aware that Thailand’s roads are the most dangerous in Southeast Asia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283496-introducing-the-new-“point-system”-to-curb-traffic-violations-in-thailand/

 

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Pack attack: Eight men attack one at Phitsanulok fair - Thai man left unconscious despite relatives' pleas

 

 

Thai Rath reported that violence erupted following a concert at the Phra Naresuan the Great fair in Phitsanulok, northern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283502-pack-attack-eight-men-attack-one-at-phitsanulok-fair-thai-man-left-unconscious-despite-relatives-pleas/

 

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Appeal to bring Thailand balcony fall woman home raises £73k

 

IMAGE SOURCE: FAMILY

The beauty therapist was on holiday on the island of Koh Phangan with her partner and friends.

 

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/?do=findComment&comment=17840805

 

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South Korean fraudsters arrested in Thailand after 1.6 Billion baht textile business con

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's Immigration Bureau headed by Lt-Gen Phakphoomphiphat Sajjaphan announced the arrest of three South Korean nationals wanted by the police in their homeland for a massive share swindle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283504-south-korean-fraudsters-arrested-in-thailand-after-16-billion-baht-textile-business-con/

 

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Will Thailand’s new residency visa achieve results?
Author: Paul Green, University of Melbourne

 

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On 1 September 2022, Thailand introduced a new Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa program. The program offers a 10-year renewable visa and a range of tax and non-tax benefits to four distinct categories of foreigners. These are wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283505-will-thailand’s-new-residency-visa-achieve-results/

 

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Thai Children's Day: RTP expect big crowds after two year Covid hiatus - parents advised about "sharenting"

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Five (safety) tips for Children's Day trips 

 

Today January 14th is Thai Children's Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283506-thai-childrens-day-rtp-expect-big-crowds-after-two-year-covid-hiatus-parents-advised-about-sharenting/

 

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Cops boozing at the police station - would they be sacked like the nurse?

 

Daily News Thai Caption: In the middle of the police station!

 

Daily News reported after a media/news company on Facebook under the name Kraingkrai Thai(orn) published a photo of some cops and their friends drinking alcohol and enjoying food in the investigative room of a police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283508-cops-boozing-at-the-police-station-would-they-be-sacked-like-the-nurse/

 

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Pain and fever relief medications being bought up by Chinese tourists

 

 

Pain and fever relief medications are running out at some pharmacies in Bangkok, particularly in areas where there is a high concentration of tourists from China, according to a random survey conducted by Thai PBS reporters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283509-pain-and-fever-relief-medications-being-bought-up-by-chinese-tourists/

 

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Internet rumpus as convenience store asks customers to add ice to their beverages

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Consumer rights?

(Sign: When getting beverages please add ice - thank you sincerely)

 

Daily News said there was huge comment online after a consumer advocate posted a picture of a sign at a convenience store in a gas station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283512-internet-rumpus-as-convenience-store-asks-customers-to-add-ice-to-their-beverages/

 

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Video: Six wheel truck chasing pick-up full of kids - parent gets violent trucker in headlock after attack on driver

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath had an appalling tale of road rage in Ratchaburi, central/south Thailand, in which children were terrorized.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283513-video-six-wheel-truck-chasing-pick-up-full-of-kids-parent-gets-violent-trucker-in-headlock-after-attack-on-driver/

 

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Thailand’s Department of Land Transport Warns of Online Driving License Scam
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Department of Land Transport Phuket Office has warned of what they call an online and illegal driving license scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283516-thailand’s-department-of-land-transport-warns-of-online-driving-license-scam/

 

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Gun seized and arrests made after Pak Nam revenge attack at housing estate

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Young people fighting - revenge attack at estate

 

77kaoded reported that many young people from Pak Nam, Samut Prakan, went fully armed on a mission to seek revenge for one of their gang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283517-gun-seized-and-arrests-made-after-pak-nam-revenge-attack-at-housing-estate/

 

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Lottery hero green snake is sick - taken away to the vets as gamblers hope for swift recovery
 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on a well-known snake with a protuberance coming out of its head that they said made it resemble the King of the Snakes or Naga of folklore.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283519-lottery-hero-green-snake-is-sick-taken-away-to-the-vets-as-gamblers-hope-for-swift-recovery/

 

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