THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 18 February 2023

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33 lecturers pass off purchased research papers as their own work

 

Thirty-three lecturers at eight of Thailand’s universities have been found to have submitted research papers bought from some overseas institutes, claiming that they are their own work, Professor Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai, permanent secretary of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovations, told the media today (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286857-33-lecturers-pass-off-purchased-research-papers-as-their-own-work/

 

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Pattaya Gogo Bar Raided for Alleged Violation of Legal Closing Times and Alleged Human Trafficking

 

 

Pattaya Police busted an a-gogo bar after receiving a tip-off that the venue had been allegedly regularly operating past legal closing time and allegedly exploiting children under the age of 18 years old for prostitution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286868-pattaya-gogo-bar-raided-for-alleged-violation-of-legal-closing-times-and-alleged-human-trafficking/

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Critics of new arrival tax call for greater oversight on the Thailand Tourism Fund

By Peter Roche

 

Flickr/Rui

There are growing calls for increased scrutiny of Thailand’s Tourism Fund, with concerns raised about how the money will be used. The fund was established to support the country’s tourism industry, which has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Collection of the 300 baht fee from international tourists is expected to begin on June 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286877-critics-of-new-arrival-tax-call-for-greater-oversight-on-the-thailand-tourism-fund/

 

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ISOC Needed For National Security-Related Missions: Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Feb.17) confirmed the Internal Security Operations Command is still needed to run integrated missions and contain threats to national security either from within the country or without.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286878-isoc-needed-for-national-security-related-missions-prayut/

 

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Anucha Leaves Prawit’s Camp For Pro-Prayut Party
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister’s Office Minister  Anucha Nakhasai. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE Minister Anucha Nakhasai has now joined the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party to help with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s design to retain power after an upcoming general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286879-anucha-leaves-prawit’s-camp-for-pro-prayut-party/

 

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Swedes and Thais fight each other over traffic rule in Phuket
by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana

 

Photo by MGR Online.

Police tracked down and caught two Swedish men and three Thai men on Friday, 17 February 2023, who were fighting each other at the end of Soi Bangla street in Patong Sub district, Kathu District, Phuket Province, Thailand over a traffic rule.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286880-swedes-and-thais-fight-each-other-over-traffic-rule-in-phuket/

 

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European tourists learn to do Thai-traditional rice farming in Mae Hong Son

by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana

 

Photo by MGR Online.

A group of European tourists from France, Sweden, England, and Germany was guided to do Thai-traditional rice farming at Fern Rim Than Resort, Ban Hua Nam Mae Sakut Sub district, in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286881-european-tourists-learn-to-do-thai-traditional-rice-farming-in-mae-hong-son/

 

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Surat Thani Tourism Hits Highest Growth in Thailand
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Surat Thani – Surat Thani tourism which includes Samui, Phangan, and Tao (Turtle) Islands has reached the highest growth in the country with tourism revenue increasing 900 percent from a 600 percent increase of tourists year over year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286882-surat-thani-tourism-hits-highest-growth-in-thailand/

 

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New Phetchaburi immigration office coming sometime soon
By Editor

 

 
The building looks almost ready to go with the Thai flag flying, although a huge sculpture alongside is yet to take its final form.  The new Phetchaburi Immigration offices are taking shape and looking good with Khao Nang Panthurat Forest Park in the background.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286883-new-phetchaburi-immigration-office-coming-sometime-soon/

 

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Chuwit the chief Pit Bull as Thailand’s “most wanted” return in droves
 

 

OPINION | by Rooster

 

Many, many thanks to the hordes of posters who commented on my last “The Week That Was” column in November and on other platforms across the internet about how much you missed me.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286894-chuwit-the-chief-pit-bull-as-thailand’s-“most-wanted”-return-in-droves/

 

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Thailand records economic slowdown as decline in exports outweigh tourism gain
A positive economic growth was seen in Thailand due to exports last year. However, growth slowed as the demand from the United States and Europe declined

Representational image. ANI

 

Thailand recorded slower economic growth as recovery in tourism and domestic consumption failed to offset the fall in exports. The Asian nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 2.6 percent in 2022, a rise from 1.5 percent recorded the previous year, due to rise in consumption and private investment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286899-thailand-records-economic-slowdown-as-decline-in-exports-outweigh-tourism-gain/

 

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Parents Advised to Prevent Online Exploitation Through Understanding
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Parents have been advised to show their children compassion and understanding, as well as pay close attention to their concerns, in order to prevent their children from becoming online victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286900-parents-advised-to-prevent-online-exploitation-through-understanding/

 

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Prayut goes on defensive in second day of censure debates

By Erich Parpart

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha denied all allegations of corruption and abuse of power against him on the second day of the opposition’s general debate against the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286901-prayut-goes-on-defensive-in-second-day-of-censure-debates/

 

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Thailand, US Gear Up For Full Strength Cobra Gold Exercises
This year’s iteration of the annual exercise will feature more than 6,000 U.S. personnel, the largest number in a decade.

By Sebastian Strangio

 

The United States will send its largest contingent to this year’s Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand, officials from the two countries announced yesterday, as the two countries mark the 190th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286902-thailand-us-gear-up-for-full-strength-cobra-gold-exercises/

 

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Thailand will host of AFECA AGM 2023
By TTR WEEKLY

 

 

Thailand will host the Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 this October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286904-thailand-will-host-of-afeca-agm-2023/

 

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Almost 2,000 Chinese flights to enter Thailand
By Kanchan Nath

 

Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) authorised1,910 flights from China to enter the kingdom, with 671 expected to arrive in February and 970 slated for arrival in March, according to CAAT president Suttipong Kongpool.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286907-almost-2000-chinese-flights-to-enter-thailand/

 

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Thai cave rescue: Duangpetch Promthep's death shatters happiest of endings
By Jonathan Head
South East Asia correspondent

 

Duangpetch Promthep turned 13 when he was trapped inside the Thai cave. Credit Reuters

We still do not know what caused the sudden death of Duangpetch 'Dom' Promthep at the football academy in Britain to which he had been so proud to win a scholarship last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286908-thai-cave-rescue-duangpetch-promtheps-death-shatters-happiest-of-endings/

 

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Thailand woos foreign film production to promote growth, cultural soft power
Source: Xinhua | Editor: huaxia

 

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Thailand is promoting its film industry as a shooting location for foreign films in an effort to boost the economy and improve the kingdom's image through cultural soft power, a government spokesman said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286911-thailand-woos-foreign-film-production-to-promote-growth-cultural-soft-power/

 

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Grey Senator ‘Turned Posh Bangkok Spot Into Ruam Thai Sang Chart HQ’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome speaking during the ongoing censure debate. Photo: Matichon

 

A NEW BUILDING IN A PRICEY area of Bangkok was grabbed by Senator Upakit Pajareeyangkun who had been earlier allegedly involved in money-laundering and drug trading rackets and turned into the Ruam Thai Sang Chart headquarters, said an opposition MP.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286914-grey-senator-‘turned-posh-bangkok-spot-into-ruam-thai-sang-chart-hq’/

 

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Thai woman faces federal charges for fleeing the United States after Michigan hit and run death
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

(Left) Michael Kable speaking with CBS News in Detroit about the untimely death of his 22-year-old son Benjamin Kable (inset centre), an engineering student, in a hit and run collision on January 1st last when a BMW 3 series car driven by 57-year-old Thai woman Tubtim ‘Sue’ Howson (inset bottom) hit him and failed to stop. Ms Tubtim was arrested last week in Chonburi by the Royal Thai Police and will be extradited to the United States.

The reaction of the shocked Thai woman after hitting the young college student with her BMW car in dark conditions, on a quiet country road in Michigan, may end up landing her in more legal trouble than the fatal collision itself which even the victim’s father accepts was an accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286917-thai-woman-faces-federal-charges-for-fleeing-the-united-states-after-michigan-hit-and-run-death/

 

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More than 2,000 tourists on cruise ship arrive in Sri Racha
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Sri Racha, Chonburi – A cruise ship arrived in Sri Racha with more than 2,200 passengers that is set to generate 22 million Baht according to relevant officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286918-more-than-2000-tourists-on-cruise-ship-arrive-in-sri-racha/

 

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