THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 2 March 2023

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Thai Government Partners With Netflix in Push for More Tourist Cruise Ships

 

The Thai government is collaborating with Netflix to develop a creative travel guide to promote tourism and attract more tourists to visit the country via cruise ships, said the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287974-thai-government-partners-with-netflix-in-push-for-more-tourist-cruise-ships/

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Parking on Pattaya Beach Side is No Longer Allowable, Starting Today, March 1st

 

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด

 

From today, March 1st, and onwards people can no longer park their vehicle on the beach side of the road in Pattaya due to incresing traffic issues and congestion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287980-parking-on-pattaya-beach-side-is-no-longer-allowable-starting-today-march-1st/

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US serviceman found dead in a Thai army barracks in Lop Buri province

 

 

Thai police are investigating the death of a US serviceman, who was found lifeless in a bathroom of the 31st Infantry Regiment of the Royal Guards barracks in Lop Buri yesterday morning (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287977-us-serviceman-found-dead-in-a-thai-army-barracks-in-lop-buri-province/

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Telenor completes Thailand merger
by Miabell Mallikka

 

Telenor announced Wednesday, March 1, that the merger between its subsidiary, Dtac, and its competitor True is in the works.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287983-telenor-completes-thailand-merger/

 

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Thais Fuming Over British Ambassador To Cambodia’s ‘Khmer Dessert’ Photo
by TNR Staff

 

The photo that raised a ruckus. The Thai headline asks, “Khmer desert?!” Photos: Amarin TV

 

THAI netizens got annoyed after British Ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams posted a photo on his Facebook page with the caption saying “Khmer dessert” but what was shown is known to be Thai dessert, Amarin TV said today (Mar. 1).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287984-thais-fuming-over-british-ambassador-to-cambodia’s-‘khmer-dessert’-photo/

 

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Concern Over Impact Of Election Lingering Till August
by TNR Staff 

 

Mr. Kriangkrai Thiennukul. Top photo: INN News

 

THE UPCOMING election is affecting investment by the private sector which will slow down until August as it is then that it is expected a new government will be in place,  Matichon newspaper quoted the head of Federation of Thai Industries Mr. Kriangkrai Thiennukul as saying this evening (Mar. 1).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287985-concern-over-impact-of-election-lingering-till-august/

 

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Police launch a full probe into the death of Finnish national near Pattaya with his throat cut in bed
by News Desk

 

Scene from the home of the 57-year-old Finnish national Markku Tapani Karjalainen and his Thai wife 49-year-old Aranya Srisaeng on Tuesday as police examined the residence for evidence took a statement from Ms Aranya (inset top) and reviewed the scene where the body of the Finn was found earlier in the morning with his throat cut (inset bottom).

The 49-year-old wife of 5 years reported that 58-year-old Markku Tapani Karjalainen was beset by troubles at home in Finland. He had returned 9 months previously from his home country and purchased a home in the Sattahip district of Chonburi near Pattaya after being away for 2 years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287986-police-launch-a-full-probe-into-the-death-of-finnish-national-near-pattaya-with-his-throat-cut-in-bed/

 

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Man arrested with 30 live monitor lizards and a large quantity of reptile flesh

 

 

Wildlife officials and police have arrested a man and seized 30 live monitor lizards (Varanus salvator), 59 lizard carcasses and several live turtles in a raid on an illegal slaughterhouse in Suphan Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287987-man-arrested-with-30-live-monitor-lizards-and-a-large-quantity-of-reptile-flesh/

 

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Taiwanese Tourist Dies After Snorkeling in Krabi
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Krabi – A Taiwanese tourist died after snorkeling at an island in Mueang Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287988-taiwanese-tourist-dies-after-snorkeling-in-krabi/

 

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New Zealand Tourist Rescued After Getting Lost in Phangan Island Jungle
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phangan Island, Surat Thani – A tourist from New Zealand has been rescued after he got lost in a forest on Phangan Island in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287989-new-zealand-tourist-rescued-after-getting-lost-in-phangan-island-jungle/

 

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German Tourist Rescued After Getting Injured Inside Krabi Cave
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Krabi – A German tourist has been rescued after she sustained injuries inside a cave in Mueang Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287990-german-tourist-rescued-after-getting-injured-inside-krabi-cave/
 

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Ukrainian Fined in Phuket for No Driving License after Being Suspected of Being an Illegal Taxi Driver in Chonburi
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Ukrainian driver was fined 1,000 baht in Phuket for having no valid driving license. He was traveling from Chonburi with friends to Phuket. A Thai taxi driver was concerned he was an illegal minivan driver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287991-ukrainian-fined-in-phuket-for-no-driving-license-after-being-suspected-of-being-an-illegal-taxi-driver-in-chonburi/

 

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Two Russian Kids Back with Parents after Being Lost in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Two Russian kids are back with their parents after they got lost near Bangla Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287992-two-russian-kids-back-with-parents-after-being-lost-in-patong/

 

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Thai Police Raid Chinese Businessman’s Warehouse and Seize Ten Million Baht Haul of Fake Auto Parts
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

A combined team of Thai police on Tuesday, February 28th, raided a warehouse in the Nakhon Chaisi district of Nakhon Pathom province and impounded 10 million baht worth of counterfeit auto parts. The facility was owned by a Chinese businessman, said a Thai caretaker of the warehouse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287993-thai-police-raid-chinese-businessman’s-warehouse-and-seize-ten-million-baht-haul-of-fake-auto-parts/

 

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Yet another school kindergarten shooting, same NE province

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath and other Thai media were reporting yet another school kindergarten shooting in the north eastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287999-yet-another-school-kindergarten-shooting-same-ne-province/

 

 

 

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Police hunting four young people who attacked special needs child in Buriram

 

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Special needs child attacked

 

Sanook reported on several videos on the Internet and Instagram that featured an attack by four young people - three women and a male (at birth) - on a special needs child.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288000-police-hunting-four-young-people-who-attacked-special-needs-child-in-buriram/

 

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"Miracle" survival of driver and passenger as car somersaults three times

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Saved by their seatbelts

 

Sanook reported on what they called the miracle survival of a driver and passenger in a car that somersaulted three times before ending up on its roof.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288001-miracle-survival-of-driver-and-passenger-as-car-somersaults-three-times/

 

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Well known cop pictured with online gambling gang he's meant to be investigating

 

Daily News Thai Caption: ' "Big" Cop '

 

Daily News reported on a sarcastic set of posts on the "Yeua" (victims) page that they said were shocking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288003-well-know-cop-pictured-with-online-gambling-gang-hes-meant-to-be-investigating/

 

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Yes, you can have a lion as a pet in Thailand

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Can we look after him?

 

Daily News and many other Thai media were reporting that you can keep a lion as a pet in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288004-yes-you-can-have-a-lion-as-a-pet-in-thailand/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 2 March 2023

 

 

The state of emergency in 3 border areas in the south has been extended by a further 3 months, and will run from 20th march to the 19th June.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288007-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-2-march-2023/

 

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School student buying! Thai media investigates "blatant" selling of E-cigs just 1 km from police station

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Blatant selling

 

Daily News said they were alerted by concerned residents to the blatant selling of E-cigarettes and vaping fluid in Sa Kaeo, eastern Thailand, just 1 km from a police station in Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288008-school-student-buying-thai-media-investigates-blatant-selling-of-e-cigs-just-1-km-from-police-station/

 

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Thailand's critical air pollution problem, US soldier mystery death : Tim Newton Today - March 2

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288014-thailands-critical-air-pollution-problem-us-soldier-mystery-death-tim-newton-today-march-2/

 

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Tourist police continue their post pandemic charm offensive at the Floating Market

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A group of ten tourist police led by a senior commander were making sure that operators at the Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi, central Thailand, were following all the rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288023-tourist-police-continue-their-post-pandemic-charm-offensive-at-the-floating-market/

 

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Phuket authorities introduce “red card” system for foreigners who break the law

By Peter Roche

 

 

A new initiative called the “Red Card” system has been launched in Phuket, Thailand, to crack down on bad behaviour or law-breaking by foreigners. The initiative was announced by Praphansak Prasansuk, a senior Immigration officer, at a press conference attended by a horde of high-ranking officials yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288024-phuket-authorities-introduce-“red-card”-system-for-foreigners-who-break-the-law/

 

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"Microsleep" led to this destruction in north - five injured

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Police in Lampang, northern Thailand went to a late night one vehicle accident on Pahonyothin Road between kilometer markers 686 and 687 in Wang Phrao sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288030-microsleep-led-to-this-destruction-in-north-five-injured/

 

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Pattaya: Drunk man tries on the gold then says "Pai laew na" - "Tata, I'm off now!"

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Drunk man asks to try on gold, then walks out of shop

 

77kaoded went to investigate a gold shop 'heist' with a difference.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288033-pattaya-drunk-man-tries-on-the-gold-then-says-pai-laew-na-tata-im-off-now/

 

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Upakit Pachariyangkun: Thai senator under scrutiny for Myanmar connections
 

Upakit Pachariyangkun

Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun is back in the spotlight over his alleged links with a crony of Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing who was arrested in Thailand on drug charges last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288035-upakit-pachariyangkun-thai-senator-under-scrutiny-for-myanmar-connections/

 

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7600 Russian Tourists Seek Extension of Stay in Phuket Amid Tourism Boom

Krajangwit Johjit

 

PHUKET (NNT) - A local immigration chief in Phuket province has revealed that nearly 7,600 Russian nationals have sought to extend their stay in the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288036-7600-russian-tourists-seek-extension-of-stay-in-phuket-amid-tourism-boom/

 

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One Winner Gets Record 102 Million Baht in Government Lottery  

 

 

BANGKOK, March 2 (TNA) – A lucky person won a whopping 102 million baht (about 2.9 million USD) from his 17 digital lottery tickets yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288038-one-winner-gets-record-102-million-baht-in-government-lottery/

 

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Political parties grapple with funding constraints for pension plans in run-up to general election  

 

 

“Thailand will be a full-fledged aging society this year, as citizens 60 years old and above will represent 20 per cent of the total population,” said Worawan Plikhamin, deputy secretary-general at the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), a state-run think-tank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288039-political-parties-grapple-with-funding-constraints-for-pension-plans-in-run-up-to-general-election/