THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 2 February 2023

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Over 11,500 Thai drivers have had points deducted since system launched

 

A total of 11,548 road users have had points deducted from their licences since the new system launched on January 9. According to a Nation Thailand report, the offence that occurs the most is failure to show proof of having paid annual vehicle registration fees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285191-over-11500-thai-drivers-have-had-points-deducted-since-system-launched/

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New Pattaya Police Chief Vows to Take The Best Care of Tourists and Residents

 

 

The new police chief of the Pattaya police station Pol. Col. Thanapong Phothi declared to prioritize tourists’ safety, as he was welcomed with open arms at the station today, February 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285193-new-pattaya-police-chief-vows-to-take-the-best-care-of-tourists-and-residents/

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Trat Hit By Toxic Smoke From Forest Fires In Cambodia
by TNR Staff

 

Smoke from forest fires in Cambodia floats to Trat province. Photos: Naewna

 

PEOPLE living in large parts of eastern Trat province are suffering from toxic smoke that drifted across the border from forest fires raging in Cambodia despite the Thai military having built an understanding with the neighbouring country that this should not occur, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285234-trat-hit-by-toxic-smoke-from-forest-fires-in-cambodia/

 

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Search resumes for German who jumped into the sea off a Koh Pha-ngan ferry

 

 

The search resumed Wednesdayin the seas around Koh Pha-ngan, in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani, for a German tourist who jumped into the sea from a double-decked ferry last night, as it was heading for Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285235-search-resumes-for-german-who-jumped-into-the-sea-off-a-koh-pha-ngan-ferry/

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End-2023 Memorandum to Launch Phuket Expressway Development
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has disclosed that the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the winner of the bid on the Kathu-Patong expressway construction bid will happen at the end of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285236-end-2023-memorandum-to-launch-phuket-expressway-development/

 

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Thailand Forecasts 30 Million Foreign Tourists in 2023
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

The Tourism Industry Council of Thailand predicted to see more than 30 million tourists traveling to Thailand throughout 2023, pumping 3 trillion baht into the country’s economic circulation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285237-thailand-forecasts-30-million-foreign-tourists-in-2023/

 

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Phuket Officials Clarify About Alleged Extortion of Money From Saudi Arabian Tourist
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The President of the Andaman Guide Association has clarified about a rumor about officers allegedly extorting money from a Saudi Arabian tourist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285238-phuket-officials-clarify-about-alleged-extortion-of-money-from-saudi-arabian-tourist/

 

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Thai EPL football chairman relieves Leicester of outstanding debts of 8 billion baht to King Power International

The Srivaddhanaprabha family have overseen Leicester City's rise to Premier League, their title success in 2016 and their FA Cup victory in 2021

Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has cleared the club's outstanding £194m debt to parent company King Power International (KPI).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285239-leicester-city-thai-chairman-relieves-club-of-outstanding-debts-of-£194m-to-king-power-international/

 

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British family's heartbreaking ordeal after loved one died in Thailand bike accident - and the journey to bring him home
‘IT HAS been hell, and he’s still over there.’

By Sophie Lewis

 

Anthony Murphy

 

A Fareham family is heartbroken after their beloved grandfather has died in a motorbike accident in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285240-british-familys-heartbreaking-ordeal-after-loved-one-died-in-thailand-bike-accident-and-the-journey-to-bring-him-home/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 2 February 2023
 

 

It was confirmed yesterday that the government will proceed with amending drugs laws, to make it illegal to be in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet, at the moment individuals are permitted to have 15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285253-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-2-february-2023/

 

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How to fortify yourself against online scams

 

 

Thailand was shocked recently by reports of online fraud victims claiming that hackers had secured access to their personal information through their charging cables, and used the stolen information to illegally transfer money out of their bank accounts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285254-how-to-fortify-yourself-against-online-scams/

 

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Vaping, extortion and Thai police, Bangkok chokes on air pollution : Tim Newton Today - Feb 2

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285258-vaping-extortion-and-thai-police-bangkok-chokes-on-air-pollution-tim-newton-today-feb-2/

 

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Chuwit bombshell: Claims massive organised met police racket nets "central fund" 324 MB/ month - "Sky" arrives in Bangkok

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Getting money for Met HQ (crossed out on whiteboard : Casinos). 

 

Former MP and massage parlour boss turned whistleblower-in-chief in Thailand, Chuwit Kamolwisit has made his most damning accusations yet about the sheer scale of RTP corruption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285260-chuwit-bombshell-claims-massive-organised-met-police-racket-nets-central-fund-324-mb-month-sky-arrives-in-bangkok/

 

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Lawyer Confirms Vaping in Thailand Prohibited
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A prominent lawyer has warned the public about the consequences of possessing an e-cigarette or vaping device in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285265-lawyer-confirms-vaping-in-thailand-prohibited/

 

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Thailand Corruption: School director caught red-handed with "brown envelope" stuffed with cash - profiting from kid's lunch money

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a sensational case in which a sting caught a Bangkok school director red-handed with a brown envelope at his desk.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285267-thailand-corruption-school-director-caught-red-handed-with-brown-envelope-stuffed-with-cash-profiting-from-kids-lunch-money/

 

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Udon: Senior policeman killed crossing the road "going to relieve himself" - he's hit twice and dragged on dark street

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on an accident in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, in which a pedestrian crossing the road was hit by a pick-up then dragged for 50 meters by a sedan coming in the opposite direction on a dark street.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285270-udon-senior-policeman-killed-crossing-the-road-going-to-relieve-himself-hes-hit-twice-and-dragged-on-dark-street/

 

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Bangkok Ranked 3rd Most Polluted City

 

BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – Bangkok on Thursday came third in IQAir’s city pollution rankings, which compare more than 100 cities worldwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285273-bangkok-ranked-3rd-most-polluted-city/

 

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Air Pollution Hits Unhealthy Levels in Chiang Mai

 

 

Chiang Mai, Feb 2 (TNA) – The northern province of Chiang Mai on Wednesday was blanketed with haze from forest fires while the visibility was reduced, many people suffered eye and nose irritation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285274-air-pollution-hits-unhealthy-levels-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thai woman in massive rant: Complains about foreign tourists getting better treatment than Thais

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Tourist complains about two levels of service

 

77kaoded reported on a TikTok post under the name "thetharm" that featured three videos of a Thai woman having a go at tourism operators and hotel staff.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285275-thai-woman-in-massive-rant-complains-about-foreign-tourists-getting-better-treatment-than-thais/

 

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Thailand Named Top Destination for Chinese Travelers

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is emerging as a popular destination among Chinese travelers, as they look to travel internationally after more than two years of travel restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285276-thailand-named-top-destination-for-chinese-travelers/

 

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New chief didn't appear with his wife and mistress at ceremony - friends were just "'avin' a laff"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The spokesman for the Kalasin police explained away an amusing incident after a senior policeman's elevation to a new job had Thai netizens laughing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285278-new-chief-didnt-appear-with-his-wife-and-mistress-at-ceremony-friends-were-just-avin-a-laff/

 

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Bangkok City Hall Urges People to Work from Home

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) urged city residents to work from home from February 2-4.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285279-bangkok-city-hall-urges-people-to-work-from-home/

 

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Bangkok cabby refused a fare - then attacked would-be passenger with a knife - claims the other guy started it

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Big trouble

 

A Bangkok taxi driver who witnesses said refused a fare outside the Arnoma Hotel in the Lumpini area of Bangkok has been arrested by the Lumpini police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285280-bangkok-cabby-refused-a-fare-then-attacked-would-be-passenger-with-a-knife-claims-the-other-guy-started-it/

 

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Thai court orders EM tags removed from five anti-establishment protesters

 

 

The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court in Bangkok agreed to the request of five anti-establishment protesters yesterday (Wednesday), to have electronic monitoring (EM) tags removed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285300-thai-court-orders-em-tags-removed-from-five-anti-establishment-protesters/

 

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Bhumjaithai and Move Forward parties in spat over hospital director’s transfer

 

 

The pro-government Bhumjaithai Party and the opposition Move Forward Party are engaged in a spat over the recent transfer of the director of Chana District Hospital, Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit, to Saba Yoi District Hospital as its new director.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285301-bhumjaithai-and-move-forward-parties-in-spat-over-hospital-director’s-transfer/

 

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Thailand’s Corruption Ranking Improves in 2022

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, Thailand’s corruption standing improved by 9 places to 101st out of 180 countries, compared to 110th in 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285302-thailand’s-corruption-ranking-improves-in-2022/

 

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Thai Workers Benefit from Thai-South Korean Labor Deal

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A labor cooperation deal signed between Thailand and South Korea is offering opportunities for skilled Thai workers to work in South Korea for well-paid positions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285303-thai-workers-benefit-from-thai-south-korean-labor-deal/

 

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Thailand Sets Rice Export Target at 7.5 Million Tons For 2023

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has set its 2023 rice export target to 7.5 million tons in alignment with strong demands and the volatility of the Baht currency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285304-thailand-sets-rice-export-target-at-75-million-tons-for-2023/

 

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Intoxicated Man Stabs Himself in Sri Racha in Front of Shocked Crowd

 

 

A man went wild and stabbed himself four times after drinking alcohol in Chonburi’s Sri Racha district yesterday, February 1st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285305-intoxicated-man-stabs-himself-in-sri-racha-in-front-of-shocked-crowd/

 

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Pattaya Passport Office Relocated to Central Pattaya

 

PHOTO: กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ

 

The Pattaya Passport Office will be relocated to Central Pattaya (Room No. 449/2, 4th floor next to the Parking Entrance).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285306-pattaya-passport-office-relocated-to-central-pattaya/