THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 22 February 2023

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For more information: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284244-send-us-your-random-videos-win-two-nights-in-bangkok/

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Thai Airways investigates cabin crew incident – ‘Tray Gate’

 

 

Thai Airways is promising to investigate after a passenger accused cabin crew of failing to clear food trays from passengers’ folding tray tables prior to landing. TikTok user “Praewa_panicha” posted a video clip last Friday, which has since gone viral, saying both she and her two flying companions had to hold down their food trays as the aircraft descended and landed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287180-thai-airways-investigates-cabin-crew-incident-–-‘tray-gate’/

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PM’s party lashes out at MP Rangsiman Rome’s ‘irresponsible’ revelations in parliament last week
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Bangkok MP Rangsiman Rome of the Move Forward Party ruffled many feathers last week with sensational corruption claims. These have struck a chord at a time when the kingdom is rocked by a crisis of confidence over corruption, both within the Royal Thai Police and among top officials. One of his claims related to a wealthy Thai senator who he alleges owns the land on which the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSC)’s headquarters is located. This is the political party behind General Prayut’s bid to be reelected as PM. The allegation was condemned by party officials on Monday as irresponsible and misleading to the public. It comes after General Prayut strongly rejected claims that he had failed to combat corruption.

Series of sweeping and serious allegations made by the MP in parliament who is known for his progressive politics has already led to one defamation lawsuit issued by a senior senator with reports that others are also readying to take legal action against him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287223-pm’s-party-lashes-out-at-mp-rangsiman-rome’s-‘irresponsible’-revelations-in-parliament-last-week/

 

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Prawit Might Be Prime Minister Only For A Year: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. Photo: Matichon

 

PALANG PRACHARATH leader Prawit Wongsuwan might probably take the helm of government only for a year after an upcoming general election, given decisive votes from both MPs and senators, forecast NIDA Poll director Suwicha Pao-ari last night (Feb.20).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287224-prawit-might-be-prime-minister-only-for-a-year-academic/

 

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German Man Allegedly Fined 2,000 Baht Without Receipt After Riding in Phuket Underpass on Motorbike
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – A German man was allegedly fined 2,000 baht, brought down from 5,000 baht, without a receipt after he rode a motorbike into the Chalong Underpass.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287225-german-man-allegedly-fined-2000-baht-without-receipt-after-riding-in-phuket-underpass-on-motorbike/

 

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Arrival of Chinese Tour Groups Still Unexpectedly Low in Thailand, Says Leading Thai Tourism Association
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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The number of Chinese tour groups travelling to Thailand remains unexpectedly low due to a lack of flights, said Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Thai Association of Tourism Businesses (ATTA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287226-arrival-of-chinese-tour-groups-still-unexpectedly-low-in-thailand-says-leading-thai-tourism-association/

 

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Sniffer Beagle Inspects Luggage and Passengers at Phuket Airport
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – A sniffer beagle inspected luggage and passengers at the Phuket International Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287227-sniffer-beagle-inspects-luggage-and-passengers-at-phuket-airport/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 22 February 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287237-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-22-february-2023/

 

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Thailand expects a big jump in tourists from China
by Hu Min

 

Ti Gong

Thai performers

 

Thailand has revised its forecast upward for the number of inbound Chinese tourists in 2023, following a strong recovery in China's tourism market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287239-thailand-expects-a-big-jump-in-tourists-from-china/

 

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Good Samaritan gets Certificate of Honor and money from police after returning bag to nighttime washer

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a case of the return of a forgotten bag from a man who was doing his washing in the middle of the night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287246-good-samaritan-gets-certificate-of-honor-and-money-from-police-after-returning-bag-to-nighttime-washer/

 

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Korean massage parlor owner arrested in Pattaya and charged with human trafficking

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A South Korean man who owns a massage parlor in the Korean port city of Busan was arrested by Region 3 immigration police in Pattaya yesterday after a woman was forced to provide sexual services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287251-korean-massage-parlor-owner-arrested-in-pattaya-and-charged-with-human-trafficking/

 

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Thailand's Uyghur refugee problem, local airfare price explosion : Tim Newton Today - Feb 22

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287252-thailands-uyghur-refugee-problem-local-airfare-price-explosion-tim-newton-today-feb-22/

 

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Big Joke back on the scene as disappearance of infant "Nong Tor" drags on into third week

 

 

As the case of the missing infant "Nong Tor" dragged on in to a third week, last night deputy commander of the RTP Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan was on the scene again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287253-big-joke-back-on-the-scene-as-disappearance-of-infant-nong-tor-drags-on-into-third-week/

 

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Old lady in NE says electrical wires suddenly burst into flames as she had dinner

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Fire..electric wires

A 72 year old lady who lives alone in the Sri Chomcheun community in Muang district of Nong Khai, NE Thailand, said she was having her dinner last night when electrical wiring by the walls suddenly burst into flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287254-old-lady-in-ne-says-electrical-wires-suddenly-burst-into-flames-as-she-had-dinner/

 

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TikTok Prepares For Thailand’s General Election

by Woraprat Lerpaisal

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Being one of the most used social media platforms in Thailand, TikTok is going to have a lot of influence on voters in the upcoming general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287255-tiktok-prepares-for-thailand’s-general-election/

 

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Bank repossesses 6 year old survivor's house in latest twist in execution murder case in Krabi

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 6 year old's house seized

 

Daily News reported that the sole survivor of an infamous massacre of a family in Krabi in southern Thailand is faced with being homeless.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287258-bank-repossesses-6-year-old-survivors-house-in-latest-twist-in-execution-murder-case-in-krabi/

 

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Cambodian foreign minister to visit Thailand Feb 23-24
 

Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn speaks during a press conference at the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Phnom Penh on August 6, 2022 / AFP

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will arrive in Bangkok on Thursday for a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties and forge new areas of cooperation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287259-cambodian-foreign-minister-to-visit-thailand-feb-23-24/

 

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Not all is well at Move Forward Party

By Thai Enquirer

 

In recent weeks, the Move Forward Party has been rocked by friendly fire with internal disagreements creeping their way into the public sphere.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287261-not-all-is-well-at-move-forward-party/

 

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Five excise officials deny extorting grocer in fake cigarette case - NACC investigating

 

Picture: Thai Rat

 

Thai Rath reported on a case in which a grocer in northern Bangkok has claimed that fake, illegal, cigarettes were planted in her store and then she was extorted by Excise officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287263-five-excise-officials-deny-extorting-grocer-in-fake-cigarette-case-nacc-investigating/

 

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Phuket officials planning bridge link between Wichit and Chalong

By Peter Roche

 

Chalong pier. PHOTO: Expedia

Phuket officials hope to build a bridge that will connect the sub-districts of Wichit and Chalong, in Mueang district. The Phuket Express reports that tourism minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn was on the island this week and visited the project site to cross the Mudong Canal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287264-phuket-officials-planning-bridge-link-between-wichit-and-chalong/

 

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Three "mystery" men found shot in head in car in swamp in southern Thailand

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Three murder victims stuffed in car

 

Buketa police in Waeng district of Narathiwat in the far south of Thailand and the military responded after reports that three men were found in the boot of a car in the Jeurae swamp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287265-three-mystery-men-found-shot-in-head-in-car-in-swamp-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Global conditions arrest Thailand’s economic recovery  

 

Thailand’s economic growth in the fourth quarter of last year has disappointed many people. Real gross domestic product (GDP), a broader measure of economic output, grew just 1.4 percent year on year, decelerating sharply from 4.6 percent growth in the third quarter.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287267-global-conditions-arrest-thailand’s-economic-recovery/

 

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Thai Airways Orders Pay Cut for Negligent Flight Attendants

 

BANGKOK, Feb 22 (TNA) – Thai Airways ordered one-month pay cut and suspension from work on board for flight attendants, who failed to collect used food trays from passengers' foldable tables before landing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287180-thai-airways-investigates-cabin-crew-incident-–-‘tray-gate’/?do=findComment&comment=17915156

 

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"Death Highway" again - Poh Teck Tung driver dead, many injuries as two pick-ups collide in NE

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

It is a road that many Thais called "Sai Morana" - Death Highway. The Mitraphap or Frienship Highway that runs from the NE of Thailand to the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287270-death-highway-again-poh-teck-tung-driver-dead-many-injuries-as-two-pick-ups-collide-in-ne/

 

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PM Confident in Economic Recovery
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted Thailand’s economy. The government, in response, implemented various policies to keep the economy afloat and stimulate recovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287273-pm-confident-in-economic-recovery/

 

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More Myanmar people buying property and settling in Thailand - fleeing trouble abroad

 

Sanook Thai Caption: More people settling in Thailand

 

Sanook reported on a report by Nikei Asia that quoted a real estate agent from Myanmar with 30 years of experience helping compatriots find properties in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287274-more-myanmar-people-buying-property-and-settling-in-thailand-fleeing-trouble-abroad/

 

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Nighttime shooting of South Korean at marijuana shop - passing motorcyclist also hit by stray bullet

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Pattaya's police chief Pol Col Thanapong Photi responded after reports that two people were shot and injured at the Saep Sadung Lin restaurant on Sai Klang Sai 3 in Pattaya at 3.30 am this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287278-nighttime-shooting-of-south-korean-at-marijuana-shop-passing-motorcyclist-also-hit-by-stray-bullet/

 

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TikTok bans political campaigning on its platform

 

(Centre) Jirapat Lee, head of platform policy at TikTok in Thailand.

 

The TikTok short video platform has announced that it will not allow political parties, politicians or paying advertisers to use it for political campaigning ahead of Thailand’s general election, tentatively scheduled for early May.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287296-tiktok-bans-political-campaigning-on-its-platform/

 

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Support provided under populist government schemes are tax exempt

 

 

Cash subsidies given last year by the government, under various populist policies to increase the purchasing power of consumers and to boost the economy recovering from COVID-19, are exempt from personal income tax, according to a cabinet decision yesterday (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287297-support-provided-under-populist-government-schemes-are-tax-exempt/

 

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Thai Authorities to Promote More Traditional Songkran

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the inclusion of the Songkran Festival to a tentative list for recognition as an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Thai authorities plan to promote the festival in a more traditional way in key tourist provinces this April.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287298-thai-authorities-to-promote-more-traditional-songkran/