THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 3 February 2023

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Phuket taxi drivers are revolting – protesting at Phuket provincial office

 

Today, the operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles in Phuket took to the streets to protest against the operation of unregistered taxis and outside vehicles offering services on the resort island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285307-phuket-taxi-drivers-are-revolting-–-protesting-at-phuket-provincial-office/

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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/

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Here are the rules about vaping in Thailand

By Peter Roche

 

Woman vaping in Thailand

The Thai Government introduced a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’), shisha smoking, and electronic shishas in 2014, for “health reasons and to discourage young people from starting to smoke”. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is reminding visitors to the country about this ban, which is part of the Tobacco Control Law, and the law prohibiting smoking in public areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285342-here-are-the-rules-about-vaping-in-thailand/

 

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Prayut Urged To Clarify Private Use Of F-16 Fighter Jets
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MPs, left, and a F-16 Fighting Falcon jet flying high, right. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was today (Feb.2) told to clarify a private use of a couple of F-16 fighter jets, allegedly involving former air force chief Napadej Dhupatemiya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285344-prayut-urged-to-clarify-private-use-of-f-16-fighter-jets/

 

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Deputy House Speaker Tells Prayut To Quickly Dissolve House
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy House Speaker Supachai Bhosu, right, and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, left. Photo: Thai Rath

 

IN A RARE REACTION TO recurring lack of a quorum of the House of Representatives, Deputy House Speaker Supachai Bhosu today (Feb.2) bluntly told Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to promptly dissolve it once and for all.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285345-deputy-house-speaker-tells-prayut-to-quickly-dissolve-house/

 

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Taxi Scams Remain Top Complaint Among Foreign Tourists in Thailand
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Kaohoon

 

National — A survey, which asked 200 Western tourists in Thailand, found that overpriced taxi services are the top complaint among foreign tourists in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285346-taxi-scams-remain-top-complaint-among-foreign-tourists-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand to reduce the 50-micron of PM2.5 safety standard to 37.5 microns

 

 

Thailand will adjust the country’s standard safety level of air pollution from an average of 50 microns to 37.5 microns from June 1st, with the hope that this will help the Pollution Control Department manage air pollution with increased efficiency, according to PCD Director-General Pinsak Suraswadi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285347-thailand-to-reduce-the-50-micron-of-pm25-safety-standard-to-375-microns/

 

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Russian Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Robbing other Russians for Money and Crypto Currency in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Russian suspect was arrested for allegedly robbing other Russians for cash and crypto currency in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285349-russian-suspect-arrested-for-allegedly-robbing-other-russians-for-money-and-crypto-currency-in-phuket/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 3 February 2023
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285357-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-3-february-2023/

 

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Six Thai police arrested for extortion, Bangkok air 'very unhealthy' : Tim Newton Today - Feb 3

 

 

Full syory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285361-six-thai-police-arrested-for-extortion-bangkok-air-very-unhealthy-tim-newton-today-feb-3/

 

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Banged Up! "Extortion" case cops denied bail - but are they scapegoats for wider malaise in RTP?

 

Cap: Crestfallen in jail!

 

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Thai media of all descriptions had the case of six Huay Khwang police officers accused of corruption at the top of their news feeds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285364-banged-up-extortion-case-cops-denied-bail-but-are-they-scapegoats-for-wider-malaise-in-rtp/

 

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Transparent checkpoints ordered nationwide - uniforms/bodycams/ must be set up "for people's good"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The chief of the Royal Thai police has demanded that checkpoints throughout Thailand are run transparently and for the good of the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285370-transparent-checkpoints-ordered-nationwide-uniformsbodycams-must-be-set-up-for-peoples-good/

 

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Fire Guts Warehouse Near Rong Kluea Market

 

 

SA KAEO, Feb 3 (TNA) – A fire gutted the warehouse opposite the Rong Kluea market with the damage cost estimated at up to one million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285371-fire-guts-warehouse-near-rong-kluea-market/

 

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Arrest imminent in case of murder of woman by "security guard" in central Thailand

 

 

Police in the central Thai province of Prachinburi said they are confident of a quick arrest in the case of the murder of a 37 year old woman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285374-arrest-imminent-in-case-of-murder-of-woman-by-security-guard-in-central-thailand/

 

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Pattaya: Couple argued while drinking "lao khao" - husband drove into lamppost killing self injuring wife

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Raht reported that the Na Jomtien police in the Pattaya area responded with rescue services to the scene of a motorcycle collision with a lamppost.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285375-pattaya-couple-argued-while-drinking-lao-khao-husband-drove-into-lamppost-killing-self-injuring-wife/

 

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Patravadi summer camp for kids in April
By Editor

 

 
An invitation has been extended for local kids to attend the annual summer camp at Patravadi School Hua Hin on 16-20 April 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285376-patravadi-summer-camp-for-kids-in-april/

 

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Unsafe PM 2.5 Reported in 43 Provinces

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 3 (TNA) – The levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter exceeded its safe threshold in 43 provinces this morning as many schools in Bangkok were closed or converted to online learning on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285377-unsafe-pm-25-reported-in-43-provinces/

 

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Escape Thailand’s air pollution – head south to Phuket and the South

By Peter Roche

 

 

This time of the year is ‘burning season’ in parts of Thailand. Not only in the agricultural areas of Thailand, but in many of the countries bordering Thailand. The season, unfortunately, occurs at the same time as the change in monsoon, causing lighter north-easterly winds to blow down the air from the worst areas into Bangkok and central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285378-escape-thailand’s-air-pollution-–-head-south-to-phuket-and-the-south/

 

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Update: Suspected murderer in Prachinburi had just been released for murder of ex wife

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News had further updates in the case of a former factory security guard suspected of killing a woman in Prachinburi central Thailand.

 

Update: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285374-arrest-imminent-in-case-of-murder-of-woman-by-security-guard-in-central-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=17880131

 

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RTP good news: Lumpini cops return 6.5 million baht Richard Mille watch that fell off Viet tourist's wrist in a taxi

 

Cap: Fancy watch!

 

Daily News reported that the Lumpini police in downtown Bangkok returned a very expensive Richard Mille watch to a Vietnamese tourist who lost it in a ride hailing cab the very same day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285380-rtp-good-news-lumpini-cops-return-65-million-baht-richard-mille-watch-that-fell-off-viet-tourists-wrist-in-a-taxi/

 

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Chitchat Business - 10 mins - Thailand's new Remote Working Laws - How to protect yourself
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285381-chitchat-business-10-mins-thailands-new-remote-working-laws-how-to-protect-yourself/

 

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Chapel fire at Wat Phae Luang, 176 year old temple in North of Thailand

 

 

Siam Rath reported on a fire in a chapel at Wat Phae Luang in Lampang in the north of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285383-chapel-fire-at-wat-phae-luang-176-year-old-temple-in-north-of-thailand/

 

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Trucker in desperate need of the loo nearly dies after collision with another truck

 

Thai caption: Collision because (driver) needed a pooh

 

Sanook reported on a collision between two trucks on Rama 2 road.

 

Foll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285384-trucker-in-desperate-need-of-the-loo-nearly-dies-after-collision-with-another-truck/

 

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Move Forward at crossroads already

 

 

The latest statement by hardline politician Piyabutr Saengkanokkul provides the clearest evidence that one of Thailand’s newest political parties, which thrives on unorthodoxy and drastic reforms that border on extremism, has reached a soul-searching point probably in record time.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285407-move-forward-at-crossroads-already/

 

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Highways Department loses property worth over ฿30m through theft

 

 

The Highways Department sustained more than 30 million baht through the theft of equipment in 2022, about 13 million baht more than the previous year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285408-highways-department-loses-property-worth-over-฿30m-through-theft/

 

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Thai media concerned over rapid passage of new media regulation law

 

 

Thai media professionals have expressed concern that the government may be pushing for a speedy deliberation of a government-sponsored bill to promote the ethics of media organisations and practitioners, expected to be submitted to the joint sitting of the Senate and House on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285409-thai-media-concerned-over-rapid-passage-of-new-media-regulation-law/

 

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EV Industry Gets Boost as Battery Excise Tax Drops to 1%

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Committee on Electronic Vehicle Policy, commonly referred to as the EV board, has agreed to reduce the excise tax on EV batteries from 8% to just 1%, a major development for the industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285410-ev-industry-gets-boost-as-battery-excise-tax-drops-to-1/

 

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Thailand and Laos Discuss Reopening of Cross-Border Checkpoints

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has voiced optimism over Thailand’s trade relationship with Laos after officials from both countries met to discuss the reopening of four border checkpoints.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285411-thailand-and-laos-discuss-reopening-of-cross-border-checkpoints/

 

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Piggy-backing baby dugong found dead in Sattahip Bay

 

 

The baby dugong, which had ridden on the back of a giant green sea turtle in the Dong Tarn Bay, off Chon Buri province, has been found dead. The remains exhibited multiple wounds, believed to have been caused by a fishing net.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285412-piggy-backing-baby-dugong-found-dead-in-sattahip-bay/

 

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Police Raid Locations Connected to Online Gambling Network

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 3 (TNA) – The cyber police and the commando unit raided four locations in Bangkok and Nonthaburi in an operation to crack down on the online gambling network, running the Macao888 online gambling site.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285413-police-raid-locations-connected-to-online-gambling-network/