THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 24 February 2023

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Nothing fancy just raw and real.

 

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

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Ten great reasons to retire in Phuket, Thailand

 

 

Cost of living in Phuket

 

It’s relatively inexpensive to live in Phuket, as long as you avoid the ‘touristy’ west coast (Patong, Kata, Karon, Surin, Bang Tao, Mai Khao, Kamala, Nai Harn) to live. These areas are some of the most popular tourist areas and attract the highest rents and living costs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287421-ten-great-reasons-to-retire-in-phuket-thailand/

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Chalermchai Vows To Promote ‘Sex Toys Made In Thailand’ Campaign
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Latex being collected from a rubber tree, top, and some rubber sheets. Photo: Thai Rath

 

AGRICULTURE & COOPERATIVES Minister Chalermchai Sri-on has pledged to promote a novel rubber industry campaign called “Sex toys Made in Thailand.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287456-chalermchai-vows-to-promote-‘sex-toys-made-in-thailand’-campaign/

 

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Ruam Thai Sang Chart Forecasts Pheu Thai Dissolution: Chonlanan
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

A CERTAIN RUAM THAI SANG CHART candidate running for MP has publicly predicted the Pheu Thai be dissolved by court for allegedly being masterminded by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew today (Feb.23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287457-ruam-thai-sang-chart-forecasts-pheu-thai-dissolution-chonlanan/

 

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Thai food and kidney disease – an unholy alliance

By Peter Roche

 

About 17.6% of the Thai population, or eight million people, are suffering from chronic kidney disease, of which 200,000 are in the final stages. These figures are increasing by an average of 7,800 a year, according to Professor Dr. Atiporn Ingsathit, deputy director of Ramathibodi Hospital, quoting a 2020 report by the Ministry of Public Health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287410-eating-too-much-sodium-blamed-for-high-rate-of-kidney-disease-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=17918350

 

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Minister Keen On Channelling Natural Rubber To Sex Toy Market
by TNR Staff

 

Kazakh bodybuilder Yurii Tolochko “married”, then “divorced” sex doll, after finding a new sex doll as “wife”. The Kazakh muscle man introduced the world to his new partner, who is “queer” and has not decided on her sexuality and gender identity as yet. Photos: Outlookindia.com

 

IN an effort to boost the price of natural rubber, Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said this commodity should be channelled to the production of sex toys and dolls which would draw additional income for the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287456-chalermchai-vows-to-promote-‘sex-toys-made-in-thailand’-campaign/?do=findComment&comment=17918330

 

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Tragic accident highlights gun control concerns in Thailand

 

 

In the central province of Chantaburi, the shooting event happened last night at 9.30 p.m. at a longan plantation. Two victims were discovered at the spot by a rescue team and police officers from Baan Plaeng Police Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287459-tragic-accident-highlights-gun-control-concerns-in-thailand/

 

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Pheu Thai candidate in Bangkok says incomes have fallen by 2% since 2020 as economy is failing
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Pheu Thai candidate Juthaphon Keturathorn who is standing in central Bangkok called on voters to deliver 300 MPs for her party in order to tackle the sputtering economy with her party’s pro-growth, bigger borrowing and higher income policies.

Bangkok candidate for the main opposition party reminds voters that this election is about the economy and why change must come. Juthaphon Keturathorn calls for the public to make sure Pheu Thai gets 300 seats in the new parliament after the May 7th General Election to deal with the economic crisis and inertia facing Thailand as it falls behind other countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287460-pheu-thai-candidate-in-bangkok-says-incomes-have-fallen-by-2-since-2020-as-economy-is-failing/

 

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Thailand on guard after first fatal bird flu case in Cambodia for several years

 

 

A Thai virologist has warned that Thailand must raise its guard following the death of an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia from bird flu, in the country’s first known human H5N1 infection since 2014.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287461-thailand-on-guard-after-first-fatal-bird-flu-case-in-cambodia-for-several-years/

 

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Bar in Phuket Town Raided For Allegedly Opening and Selling Alcohol Past The Legal Closing Time
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Law enforcement officers raided a bar in Phuket town after it allegedly illegally opened and sold alcohol past the legal time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287462-bar-in-phuket-town-raided-for-allegedly-opening-and-selling-alcohol-past-the-legal-closing-time/

 

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Dutch pensioner in court trying to get 4MB+ back from Thai woman official who conned him into buying house and land

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A man from Holland, Peter aged 62, went with his lawyer Nobi to the court in Udon Thani, NE Thailand yesterday to try and get more than 4 million baht back from a woman in the Provincial Administration Organisation in Isaan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287470-dutch-pensioner-in-court-trying-to-get-4mb-back-from-thai-woman-official-who-conned-him-into-buying-house-and-land/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 24 February 2023

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287473-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-24-february-2023/

 

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Teenage pregnancy is bad, but lack of support system is worse

 

 

Teenagers who endure pregnancy without any support, especially from their school, are likely to have babies who grow up in poverty and eventually become young parents themselves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287475-teenage-pregnancy-is-bad-but-lack-of-support-system-is-worse/

 

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Driving instructor surrenders to police after killing popular highway policeman on Bangkok's ringroad

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A driver who hit a well regarded highway cop who was chasing him on Bangkok's Kanchanaphisek ringroad and fled the scene has turned out to be a driving instructor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287478-driving-instructor-surrenders-to-police-after-killing-popular-highway-policeman-on-bangkoks-ringroad/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: Three dead, one injured in head on truck/pick-up collision in north

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Bang Krathum police in Phitsanulok in northern Thailand were called to a head on collision between a ten wheel Hino truck and a Nissan Frontier pick-up at 3.30 pm yesterday on Route 1114, the Bang Krathum to Noenkum Road in Phai Lom sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287479-thailand-road-carnage-three-dead-one-injured-in-head-on-truckpick-up-collision-in-north/

 

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Pollution levels in Chiang Mai have had "no effect on tourism", says tourist chief

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported from Thailand's northern capital of tourism Chiang Mai where they said levels of PM 2.5 (particulate matter) in the air from the burning of fields since the start of February had been causing concern about the effect on tourist arrivals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287482-pollution-levels-in-chiang-mai-have-had-no-effect-on-tourism-says-tourist-chief/

 

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Cannabis Bill fails, Thai Smile engine (and business) failure : Tim Newton Today - Feb 24

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287483-cannabis-bill-fails-thai-smile-engine-and-business-failure-tim-newton-today-feb-24/

 

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Jealous container man shoots company owner eight times - shouts "Everyone Loves Their Wife" and flees

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Everyone loves their wife

 

Daily News reported that Rom Klao police and Poh Teck Tung foundation rescue were called to a parking lot for rented cabs for container trucks in Soi Somboonsap 3 in Lat Krabang, Bangkok, last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287485-jealous-container-man-shoots-company-owner-eight-times-shouts-everyone-loves-their-wife-and-flees/

 

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Ivermectin not effective in treating Covid-19, joint Mahidol-Oxford study shows

By Thai Enquirer

 

Ivermectin is not shown to be effective against Covid-19 in clinical trials according to the findings of a joint University of Oxford and Mahidol University study.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287486-ivermectin-not-effective-in-treating-covid-19-joint-mahidol-oxford-study-shows/

 

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Lamppostgate! Controversial "Kinaree" lights on the blink - mayor apologizes, it's a transformer problem

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Kinaree lamppost drama!

 

Lamppostgate was in the news again yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287487-lamppostgate-controversial-kinaree-lights-on-the-blink-mayor-apologizes-its-a-transformer-problem/

 

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Govt Approves Protective Measures For Marine Resources
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government officials today reviewed and approved measures to address yellow band disease in corals and other protective measures for marine resources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287488-govt-approves-protective-measures-for-marine-resources/

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Packed in like sardines! 30 Myanmar illegal workers arrested along with Thai driver named in drug warrants

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Illegal migrant workers!

 

Daily News reported on action by the military, police and DOPA in Kanchanaburi in western Thailand against illegal Myanmar migrant workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287489-packed-in-like-sardines-30-myanmar-illegal-workers-arrested-along-with-thai-driver-named-in-drug-warrants/

 

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National police chief promises “fair” investigation into corrupt immigration officials

By Peter Roche

 

National police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas has vowed to conduct a fair investigation into allegations that 116 immigration police and over 100 other police officers received bribes from Chinese triads and online gambling operators. Damrongsak emphasised that the investigations will be based on finding the evidence necessary to take action against alleged wrongdoers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287490-national-police-chief-promises-“fair”-investigation-into-corrupt-immigration-officials/

 

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Experts Call for More Rh-negative Blood Donors
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Rh-Negative blood reserves in Thailand are alarmingly low, with only 0.3% of the Thai population having this blood type, compared to around 15% of Westerners. A panel of experts was tabling the issue during a Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) discussion titled "Death without Donors: Rh-Negative Blood Rarity in Thailand" on February 22.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287491-experts-call-for-more-rh-negative-blood-donors/

 

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Couple in NW tell of horrific "Phung Luang" bee attack - handicapped lady had more than 500 stings

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Dramatic moment revealed

 

Daily News went with local officials to the home of a couple in Tak, NW Thailand, who had been attacked by a swarm of honey bees or Pheung Luang that are believed to have come out of a national park in the area of the Mae Ping river.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287492-couple-in-nw-tell-of-horrific-phung-luang-bee-attack-handicapped-lady-had-more-than-500-stings/

 

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Yummy Isaan sausage with dipping sauce - they make 1,500 baht daily profit for NE lady

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

They are one of Thailand's most delicious snacks - north eastern or Isaan sausage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287494-yummy-isaan-sausage-with-dipping-sauce-they-make-1500-baht-daily-profit-for-ne-lady/

 

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Bangkok has the 5th worst air quality in the world today

By Peter Roche

 

Bangkok Air Pollution

The Thai capital is suffering under a veil of smog, smoke and haze today with PM2.5 levels the highest they have been this year. Earlier in the day it was listed with the 5th worst air quality of any city in the world. That’s settled down to 7th as of 11am on Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287495-bangkok-has-the-5th-worst-air-quality-in-the-world-today/

 

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Thai Smile flight suffers engine failure, has a hard landing at Phuket

By Peter Roche

 

FILE PHOTO: Thai Smile Airbus 320

Last Wednesday, a Thai Smile Airways Airbus A320 made an emergency landing in Phuket at 1pm after suffering an engine failure. The aircraft made a hard landing resulting in a ‘tail strike’.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287496-thai-smile-flight-suffers-engine-failure-has-a-hard-landing-at-phuket/

 

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Government Urged to Increase Monitoring of Bird Flu Virus

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An 11-year-old girl has died of bird flu in eastern Cambodia, prompting a call for increased disease monitoring by government health agencies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287520-government-urged-to-increase-monitoring-of-bird-flu-virus/

 

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BOI Seeks Private Businesses to Promote LTR Visa Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Board of Investment (BoI) is looking to enlist private firms to promote the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa program aimed at wealthy pensioners and skilled foreign workers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287521-boi-seeks-private-businesses-to-promote-ltr-visa-program/