THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 27 January 2023

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Thailand to send its first Earth exploration satellite into orbit this year

 

 

Thailand plans to launch its first industrial-grade Earth exploration satellite this year, Deputy Government Spokesman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284618-thailand-to-send-its-first-earth-exploration-satellite-into-orbit-this-year/

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22 children injured in school van accident in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

Twenty-two school children were injured, mostly suffering bruises, in a road accident involving a school van in Non Thai district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284625-22-children-injured-in-school-van-accident-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

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Confidence and trust in Thailand damaged by Chinese VIP tourist services advertised online
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (right) and National Police Commissioner government Damrongsak Kittiprapat (left) on Wednesday after a meeting of the National Police Commission. He was questioned by reporters on a viral video clip published online in China. It showed Royal Thai Police force officers providing a special VIP service to an incoming Chinese tourist party including a motorcycle escort to Pattaya and traffic sweeping along the way.

Problem facing Thai authorities relates to the new online world where discreet services can be advertised cheaply and effectively while the activities of Chinese tourists in Thailand appear to go beyond simply seeking rest and relaxation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284649-confidence-and-trust-in-thailand-damaged-by-chinese-vip-tourist-services-advertised-online/

 

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Questioning Of Prayut’s Nephew Urged Over Chinese Grey Business Links
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome. Photo: Matichon

 

THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL and police were today (Jan.26) pressed to bring a businessperson known as a nephew of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for questioning over alleged connection with Chinese grey businesses in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284651-questioning-of-prayut’s-nephew-urged-over-chinese-grey-business-links/

 

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Police deny extorting money from Taiwanese actress
By TNR Staff

 

Charlene An, right, and a Thai policeman, left. Photo: Thai Rath

 

AFTER A TAIWANESE actress accused Huai Khwang police of taking a 27,000 baht payoff from her during New Year holiday visit to Bangkok, the seven policemen at a checkpoint where she and her friends were stopped denied the extortion allegations, Thai Rath and Matichon newspapers said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284652-police-deny-extorting-money-from-taiwanese-actress/

 

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Thaksin’s Homecoming, Arrest-Free Desire Questioned
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra with his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

AN OUTSPOKEN FORMER MP has expressed online his bewilderment at de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra’s repeatedly-proclaimed design to return home without being almost immediately put behind bars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284653-thaksin’s-homecoming-arrest-free-desire-questioned/

 

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Thai Man Embarks On 2,000km Valentine’s Day Journey To Propose To Girlfriend
By Jerusalem Post and Thai Rath

 

Mr. Suthep Lomjit and the woman he is walking 2,000km to meet, Ms Thanapa Khiao-on. Photos: Thai Rath

 

A THAI man is documenting his incredible 2,000km journey on TikTok as he travels on foot to propose to his girlfriend, who he met on social media and has yet to meet in person, in time for Valentine’s Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284654-thai-man-embarks-on-2000km-valentine’s-day-journey-to-propose-to-girlfriend/

 

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Two rescue workers arrested in possession of five suspect defibrillators

 

 

Two freelance rescue workers have been arrested by Thai police on theft charges. Five automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were found in their possession during a raid on a house in Bangkok’s Taling Chan district on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284655-two-rescue-workers-arrested-in-possession-of-five-suspect-defibrillators/

 

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Seven Foreign Tourists in Phuket Rescued From Boat Battling With Waves
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Royal Thai Navy rescued seven foreign tourists and a captain from a boat after battling with waves in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284656-seven-foreign-tourists-in-phuket-rescued-from-boat-battling-with-waves/

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TAT to Spend 1.9 Billion for Campaigns to Attract More Tourists
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to roll out more promotions and increase airline seat capacity, in order to attract more tourists to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284657-tat-to-spend-19-billion-for-campaigns-to-attract-more-tourists/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday January 27 2023 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284666-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-january-27-2023/

 

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Tourism industry ready to greet Chinese groups while maintaining its diverse clientele

 

 

Thailand’s tourism industry has welcomed the news that the Chinese government is allowing the group tour market to resume after a hiatus of almost three years.  The Chinese tourists will be able to visit 20 countries including Thailand, a blessing for the hospitality industry which stands to benefit from the return of a significant increase in these international tourists and the revenue they would bring.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284667-tourism-industry-ready-to-greet-chinese-groups-while-maintaining-its-diverse-clientele/

 

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Jatuporn: Fears major crisis  if Thaksin returns, says he should "go to jail with good grace"

 

 

Former Pheu Thai party MP and political activist for the UDD Jatuporn Prompan said that if Thaksin Shinawatra comes back he should go to jail with good grace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284668-jatuporn-fears-major-crisis- if-thaksin-returns-says-he-should-go-to-jail-with-good-grace/

 

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Ex-convict tried to be a taxi driver but couldn't make ends meet - turned back to drugs, caught with 2M yaba

 

 

Thai Rath reported the arrest of a man called Sarawuth, 30, from Lampang who was caught driving south from Bangkok with 2 million yaba pills in a Toyota Vios.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284671-ex-convict-tried-to-be-a-taxi-driver-but-couldnt-make-ends-meet-turned-back-to-drugs-caught-with-2m-yaba/

 

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Gun happy son-in-law shot dead in South - father-in-law surrenders to Phatthalung police

 

 

Srinagarindra police in Phatthalung, southern Thailand, were called after a shooting at a house in Ban Na sub-district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284673-gun-happy-son-in-law-shot-dead-in-south-father-in-law-surrenders-to-phatthalung-police/

 

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Thailand's scams and police shake-downs vs Taiwanese actress : Tim Newton Today - Jan 27
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284674-thailands-scams-and-police-shake-downs-vs-taiwanese-actress-tim-newton-today-jan-27/

 

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Catfight! Woman attacked in room in Phuket - looks like a prostitute who grabbed another woman's man

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Caught naked

 

Daily News went to Phuket to investigate after a clip of two women fighting caused a stir on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284676-catfight-woman-attacked-in-room-in-phuket-looks-like-a-prostitute-who-grabbed-another-womans-man/

 

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Poor novice! Monk smashes plate over his head at meal time to "teach him a lesson"

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Monk angry with novice

 

Daily News reported on a post on a site that translates as "Hot News 24H" that featured a bloodied novice who was attacked by a monk at a temple in Sa Kaeo, eastern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284677-poor-novice-monk-smashes-plate-over-his-head-at-meal-time-to-teach-him-a-lesson/

 

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Police Say Taiwanese Actor Might Have Been Held Up For Possession of E-Cigarettes

by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The police are addressing an allegation by a Taiwanese celebrity who said she was searched by Thai police and extorted 27,000 baht in Bangkok this month. The police spokesman said the Royal Thai Police chief has ordered the matter be scrutinized and the police are trying to contact the Taiwanese actor to ask for more information.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284679-police-say-taiwanese-actor-might-have-been-held-up-for-possession-of-e-cigarettes/

 

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PM Orders Crackdown On Illegal Pork Imports

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai authorities last year seized some 1 million kilograms of pork products illegally imported from foreign countries. The Prime Minister has ordered related agencies to continue suppressing illegal pork product imports to prevent the spread of animal diseases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284681-pm-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-pork-imports/

 

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NIDA Expert Warns of Heightened PM2.5 Levels in Bangkok Until End of Month
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is forecast to experience a resurgence of PM2.5 dust from now until the end of the month. An environmental chemistry expert at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has expressed the view that volatile weather in Thailand is compounding the dust situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284683-nida-expert-warns-of-heightened-pm25-levels-in-bangkok-until-end-of-month/

 

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Google reports major changes in Thai searches

 

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BANGKOK: -- Google Thailand has reported a significant change in search behavior among Thai users. The company has seen a shift towards more local and practical search queries, rather than the traditional focus on entertainment and social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284685-google-reports-major-changes-in-thai-searches/

 

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Thais as confused as foreigners! So why do Thais stuff coins in their ears!?

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Thai 'trend' baffles the world

 

Sanook reported on a post on Reddit that posed a cultural question.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284686-thais-as-confused-as-foreigners-so-why-do-thais-stuff-coins-in-their-ears/

 

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Pesticide laced 'Pot Noodles' recalled and banned by Thai FDA

 

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand has recalled a popular brand of instant noodles after tests revealed that the noodles were contaminated with pesticides. The recall affects the "Pot Noodles" brand, which is produced by a company called "Thai President Foods".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284687-pesticide-laced-pot-noodles-recalled-and-banned-by-thai-fda/

 

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Crane falls on house in Nonthaburi

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Crane topples onto a house

 

77kaoded reported that a mobile crane had fallen on a house in Nonthaburi, north of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284691-crane-falls-on-house-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Video: Security man stabs resident of housing estate in Samut Prakan

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported on a stabbing incident at a housing estate in Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284692-video-security-man-stabs-resident-of-housing-estate-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Chinese tourist left bloodied after falling down broken drain cover at well known tourism site

 

Naewna Thai caption: Charming! Chinese tourist bloodied after falling down broken drain cover

 

Naew Na reported on a nasty injury that drew blood after a female Chinese tourist fell down a faulty drain cover in a tourism area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284694-chinese-tourist-left-bloodied-after-falling-down-broken-drain-cover-at-well-known-tourism-site/

 

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Free-climbing Tourist facing charges for climbing protected limestone cliff

 

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284695-free-climbing-tourist-facing-charges-for-climbing-protected-limestone-cliff/

 

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Lady almost throws up after finding an uncooked fish head in her Som Tam

 

Naew Na Short Cap: (She) almost threw up!

 

Naew Na reported on a 'food drama' contained in a TikTok post under the name fahsai.xs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284698-lady-almost-throws-up-after-finding-an-uncooked-fish-head-in-her-som-tam/