THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 6 March 2023

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A pixelated image of Mr. Carkhuff and him being attacked by the guard, inset. Photo: Sanook.com

 

Tourist Takes Action For Being Slapped, Handcuffed By Pub Guard
by TNR Staff

 

AN AMERICAN tourist who was handcuffed and slapped in the face by a pub guard eight days ago over a misunderstanding about a bottle of water Sunday (Mar. 5) filed a police report for prosecution of the owner and the guard who attacked him, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288303-tourist-takes-action-about-being-slapped-handcuffed-by-pub-guard/

 

 

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Khao San Road Opposing BMA’s Order To Remove Shop Signs
by TNR Staff

 

Khao San road shop signs and a crew removing some of them, above, and the popular tourist zone at night, Credit: Matichon

 

KHAO SAN road businesses have appealed to the Interior Ministry to coordinate with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in putting off removal of shop signs and arrange a meeting to work out a solution to this issue, Matichon newspaper said Saturday evening (Mar. 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288305-khao-san-road-opposing-bma’s-order-to-remove-shop-signs/

 

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Angry Owner Sets Sedan On Fire After Repeated Problems
by TNR Staff

 

The red sedan set on fire by its angry owner today. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

THE OWNER of a car repair garage in Udon Thani this afternoon (Mar. 5) set his sedan on fire after recurring problems with the electrical system and said afterwards he has no regrets and is much happier, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288306-angry-owner-sets-sedan-on-fire-after-repeated-problems/

 

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Parcels Of Ice Mixed With Ground Coffee Heading For Australia Seized
by TNR Staff 

 

Crystal methamphetamine (Ice) mixed with ground coffee seized from a freight forwarder’s office in Bangkok. Photos: INN News

 

TWO parcels of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) mixed with ground coffee heading for Australia and another suspicious parcel going to Japan were seized from a freight forwarder’s office in Bueng Kum district of Bangkok with investigation now being expanded, Sanook.com said Saturday (Mar. 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288307-parcels-of-ice-mixed-with-ground-coffee-heading-for-australia-seized/

 

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JetStar, one of the most hated airlines in the world – survey

By Peter Roche

 

JetStar flights to Asia PHOTO: More problems with JetStar flights to Asia

JetStar, a budget airline owned by Australia’s QANTAS Group, has been ranked as the third most unpopular airline in the world, according to a recent survey conducted by currency exchange service S Money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288308-jetstar-one-of-the-most-hated-airlines-in-the-world-–-survey/

 

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Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The pre-inquest review hearing into the death of Wild Boar football player Dom or Duangphet Phromthep who died in the United Kingdom on February 14th following a call to emergency services from his school on February 12th last will be heard on July 6th next. 

The sudden death of the young teenager pursuing his dream of learning to play football in the United Kingdom came as a huge shock after February 14th last following an incident two days earlier at his exclusive boarding school where he was a student since late last year in Leicestershire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288309-pre-inquest-review-hearing-into-death-of-wild-boar-soccer-player-dom-scheduled-for-july-6th/

 

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Thai player wins World Women’s Snooker Championship

 

 

Thailand’s 23-year-old Siripaporn Nuanthakhamjan won the World Women’s Snooker Championship, held at the Hi-end Snooker Club on Saturday night, by defeating her Chinese rival Bai Yulu 6 frames to 3.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288310-thai-player-wins-world-women’s-snooker-championship/

 

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Thai PM’s condition improves after minor surgery on hand

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s condition has improved and he will be able to return home tomorrow (Monday), after undergoing minor surgery to remove a lymph node from his swollen right hand, performed by doctors at Phramongkutklao Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288311-thai-pm’s-condition-improves-after-minor-surgery-on-hand/

 

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Body of paramotor pilot found in Pasak Jolasid reservoir in Lop Buri

 

 

Rescue workers manage to retrieve the body of the pilot of an aerochute/paramotor from the reservoir behind Pasak Jolasid Dam in Phatthana Nikhom district of Lop Buri province this afternoon (Sunday), after more than 24 hours of searching.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288312-body-of-paramotor-pilot-found-in-pasak-jolasid-reservoir-in-lop-buri/

 

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Former United Arab Emirates Policeman Arrested on Phangan Island for Alleged Arson on Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

A former United Arab Emirates policeman was arrested on Phangan Island for allegedly committing arson on Samui Island in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288313-former-united-arab-emirates-policeman-arrested-on-phangan-island-for-alleged-arson-on-samui-island/

 

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School Director Driving in Pattaya Hits and Kills 56-Year-Old Homeless Man Crossing Road
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Page 3 News

Pattaya — A school director accidentally crashed his sedan into a 56-year-old man and killed him on the spot at 7 AM this morning, March 5th. The driver claimed the victim ran in front of his car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288314-school-director-driving-in-pattaya-hits-and-kills-56-year-old-homeless-man-crossing-road/

 

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Russian Woman Survives Motorcycle Crash in Pattaya, Refuses Medical Assistance
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: รักสยาม นิวส์

Pattaya — A Russian tourist in Pattaya survived a motorbike accident after colliding her bike with a street railing, which catapulted her body into a roadside ditch. The woman refused to go to a hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288315-russian-woman-survives-motorcycle-crash-in-pattaya-refuses-medical-assistance/

 

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Chinese Car Thief Arrested in Chiang Mai for Alleged Pattaya Assault and Carjacking
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chiang Mai — One of four alleged Chinese criminal gang members wanted by Thai police was busted in Chiang Mai after he stole a brand new car from his compatriot in Pattaya around three years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288317-chinese-car-thief-arrested-in-chiang-mai-for-alleged-pattaya-assault-and-carjacking/

 

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Political parties can no longer evade household debt crisis facing Thailand

 

 

Household debt has become an alarming issue for the country, and as Thailand heads towards a general election this year, it’s a ticking bomb that needs the urgent attention of political parties making policy pledges to voters. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288318-political-parties-can-no-longer-evade-household-debt-crisis-facing-thailand/

 

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Prehistoric cave paintings found in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

Ancient paintings of prehistoric people have been found on the walls of the Hin Perng cave in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288319-prehistoric-cave-paintings-found-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Malaysian facilitator sees “light at the end of the tunnel” for Thailand’s South

By Thepchai Yong

 

 

Malaysian peace dialogue facilitator Gen Zulkifli Zainal Abidin during his visit to Wat Chang Hai, the main Buddhist temple in Pattani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288320-malaysian-facilitator-sees-“light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel”-for-thailand’s-south/

 

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Pheua Thai candidates told they will clear up drugs in Buriram
 

 

The Bhumjaithai Party and its patriarch, Newin Chidchob, a former ally of Thaksin Shinawatra who was later accused of betraying him, are well-represented in the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288321-pheua-thai-candidates-told-they-will-clear-up-drugs-in-buriram/

 

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Pattaya Teenage Motorcyclist Crashes into Foreign Pedestrian
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

A young motorcyclist crashed into a foreign pedestrian on Pattaya Beach Road a little past midnight on Saturday, March 4th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288322-pattaya-teenage-motorcyclist-crashes-into-foreign-pedestrian/

 

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Pattaya Police Praised by Russian Couple for Swift Recovery of Stolen Purse
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

A grateful Russian couple lauded Pattaya Police after the officers were quickly able to retrieve a stolen purse for them. Two Thai men were arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288323-pattaya-police-praised-by-russian-couple-for-swift-recovery-of-stolen-purse/

 

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Fistfight in Pattaya Leaves Australian Tourist With Head Injuries
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Australian man sustained head injuries after getting into a fistfight, which allegedly started because of a misunderstanding caused by a brief “exchange of looks.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288324-fistfight-in-pattaya-leaves-australian-tourist-with-head-injuries/

 

 

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Suvarnabhumi Passengers Urged to Arrive Early Amid Potential Delays

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi International Airport has started rolling out upgrades to its security screening facility at its departure terminal. The airport also warned departing passengers of potential delays as checkpoints are partially closed due to this renovation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288325-suvarnabhumi-passengers-urged-to-arrive-early-amid-potential-delays/

 

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Health Ministry Urges Seniors to Get Boosted Ahead of Songkran
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The number of new COVID-19 infections continues to drop, but the health ministry is urging those at heightened risk of severe symptoms to get booster shots of the vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288326-health-ministry-urges-seniors-to-get-boosted-ahead-of-songkran/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 6 March 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288334-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-6-march-2023/

 

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Tourist attack: Former English teacher settles case for 50,000 baht - bouncers/manager sacked

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The case of a US tourist who was handcuffed by a bouncer and slapped at a Khao San road pub has been settled with a basket of goodies and 50,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288336-tourist-attack-former-english-teacher-settles-case-for-50000-baht-bouncersmanager-sacked/

 

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Religious holiday: Expressways free in Bangkok today

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Three expressways will not charge motorists in Bangkok today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288338-religious-holiday-expressways-free-in-bangkok-today/

 

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Amazing Thailand Dance With Me

 

Stunning film and beautiful music is the tonic. A new song and video was launched today by Senator Weerasak Kowsurat the ex tourism minister of Thailand at the Hyatt Regency on Sukhumvit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288341-amazing-thailand-dance-with-me/

 

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Fourteen Chinese casino workers intercepted crossing Thailand - three Thai drivers arrested

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Mae Chan police in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, intercepted 14 Chinese casino workers who had illegally crossed into the country from Laos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288342-fourteen-chinese-casino-workers-intercepted-crossing-thailand-three-thai-drivers-arrested/

 

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Swift arrest of gold shop robber in NE: A student in gambling debt who wanted the latest iPhone

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Robber addicted to luxuries

 

Police in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, made a swift arrest after a gold shop snatch and grab robbery on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288344-swift-arrest-of-gold-shop-robber-in-ne-a-student-in-gambling-debt-who-wanted-the-latest-iphone/

 

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Thai Oncologist Cycling Through Every Province For The “Thai Unity Against Cancer Project”
By Editor

 

 
Dr. Anirut Niranat, an oncology surgeon at Phayathai Hospital and Samitivej Hospital in Bangkok, understanding high incidence of cancer, took leave of absence to undertake a cycling project to raise funds for the fight against the disease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288346-thai-oncologist-cycling-through-every-province-for-the-“thai-unity-against-cancer-project”/

 

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Made in Italy: Italian creativity showcased in Bangkok’s major malls

 

 

Thailand’s capital joins the rest of the world in celebrating Italian Design Day on March 9th 2023 with special showcases at three of Bangkok’s leading shopping malls.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288348-made-in-italy-italian-creativity-showcased-in-bangkok’s-major-malls/