THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 15 March 2023

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Frantic search for radioactive material missing from power plant in Thailand

 

Officials from Thailand’s Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) and Prachin Buri provincial administration are trying to recover an unspecified amount of Caesium-137 radioactive material, which went missing from a steam power plant in Prachin Buri Province on February 23rd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289128-frantic-search-for-radioactive-material-missing-from-power-plant-in-thailand/

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Poll shows most oppose liberalisation of alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis and gambling

 

 

A network of 12 children’s and family’s rights groups, tobacco, alcohol and cannabis research institutes have disclosed results of their opinion poll, which shows that the majority of respondents disagree with political parties’ policies for liberalisation of alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis and gambling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289170-poll-shows-most-oppose-liberalisation-of-alcohol-e-cigarettes-cannabis-and-gambling/

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Thai Committee on Public Health Suggests E-cigarette Regulation and to End Ban on Vaping

 

 

Dr. Eak (Ekkapob Pianpises) recently unveiled a sub-committee report on the Study of Impacts on Health and Monitoring the Enforcement of Public Health Related Laws under the Committee on Public Health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289150-thai-committee-on-public-health-suggests-e-cigarette-regulation-and-to-end-ban-on-vaping/

 

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Phuket Tourism Rapidly Recovers But 17,000 Staffers Still Needed
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket tourism has rapidly recovered but 17,000 staffers are still needed as more foreign tourists are coming.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289181-phuket-tourism-rapidly-recovers-but-17000-staffers-still-needed/

 

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House to be dissolved 20 March

 

 

Also, he noted that this was the final Cabinet gathering before to the caretaker Cabinet taking charge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289182-house-to-be-dissolved-20-march/

 

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Thailand’s financials are sound but the economy is exposed if another banking crisis emerges

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Assistant Governor of the Financial Institution Supervisory Division at the Bank of Thailand, Ms Suwannee Jesadasak on Monday was quick to assure the public and investors that Thailand’s financial system was not exposed to the failure of two banks in the United States last weekend including the substantial Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in California.

 

The impact of the financial crisis in 2008, although not directly impacting Thailand, did result in a disruption to investment patterns which saw ฿500 billion withdrawn by foreign investors from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and a new climate of reduced investment in the Thai economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289185-thailand’s-financials-are-sound-but-the-economy-is-exposed-if-another-banking-crisis-emerges/

 

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Health minister Anutin named acting transport minister

 

Picture: INN

 

The cabinet has agreed to name DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul as the acting transport minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289187-health-minister-anutin-named-acting-transport-minister/

 

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Standoff continues at home of "Mad Inspector" after shots fired

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Second volley of tear gas

 

Daily News reported that commandos and special forces had yet to storm a house at 2.30 am this morning where a man referred to as a "Mad Inspector" is holed up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289188-standoff-continues-at-home-of-mad-inspector-after-shots-fired/

 

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Panic on Bangkok bound train - driver faints when coming into southern station

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that there was panic on a Bangkok bound train when its driver fainted as they were coming into Thung Song station in Nakhon Srithammarat, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289190-panic-on-bangkok-bound-train-driver-faints-when-coming-into-southern-station/

 

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Brake failure: Thirteen tourists heading for religious festival hurt

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Accident on pilgrimage

 

Thirteen tourists heading for a religious event to make merit in Chanthaburi province, eastern Thailand, were injured yesterday when their vehicle ran into a roadside wall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289191-brake-failure-thirteen-tourists-heading-for-religious-festival-hurt/

 

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Parking lady settles for 20K after getting walloped by Net Idol in airport lot

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on developments in the case of a parking attendant at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok who went to the airport police after being assaulted by a female motorist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289192-parking-lady-settles-for-20k-after-getting-walloped-by-net-idol-in-airport-lot/

 

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Tragedy in Phetchabun: Teacher in pick-up hits gran and 8 year old student

 

 

Lomsak police in Phetchabun province are dealing with a terrible accident that occurred at a school in Ban Wai sub-district yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289193-tragedy-in-phetchabun-teacher-in-pick-up-hits-gran-and-8-year-old-student/

 

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Isaan locals hope to win big in tomorrow's lottery - thanks to this!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Locals in the north east of Thailand are hoping to win big in the latest draw - tomorrow Thursday March 16th - thanks to a mysterious stone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289194-isaan-locals-hope-to-win-big-in-tomorrows-lottery-thanks-to-this/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 15 March 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289195-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-15-march-2023/

 

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Ex-fugitive in $100 million New Jersey deli case leaves Thailand for U.S. court hearing
by Dan Mangan

 

◼︎ A former fugitive charged with stock manipulation in the bizarre case of a money-losing New Jersey deli once valued at $100 million was flying in custody from Thailand, en route to a planned court appearance in the United States, his lawyer said.

◼︎ The defendant, fallen Hong Kong businessman Peter Coker Jr., is expected to appear in U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., as early as Wednesday afternoon, or as late as Thursday.

 

Peter Lee Coker mugshot from the Raleigh/Wake City-County Bureau of Identification (CCBI).

Source: Raleigh/Wake City-County Bureau of Identification

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289196-ex-fugitive-in-100-million-new-jersey-deli-case-leaves-thailand-for-us-court-hearing/

 

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Prawit’s reconciliation politics: Solution to political conflict or election power play?  
 

 

General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, has offered himself as the man to lead the country out of its two-decade political conflict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289197-prawit’s-reconciliation-politics-solution-to-political-conflict-or-election-power-play/

 

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10th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 Is Only Two Days Away
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

The Irish community in Pattaya is getting ready to host the 10th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, a celebration of Irish heritage and culture that will take place on March 17th, 2023. The parade will start at the Alcazar theater and will continue along Beach Road before ending at the Pattaya 8 School.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289198-10th-annual-saint-patrick’s-day-parade-2023-is-only-two-days-away/

 

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Narcotic or not? Thailand’s cannabis industry in the balance as parties battle it out ahead of polls
By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

 

The fate of Thailand’s cannabis industry may hang on who wins the upcoming general election. Several parties are keen to undo the herb’s decriminalization that went into full effect in mid-2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289200-narcotic-or-not-thailand’s-cannabis-industry-in-the-balance-as-parties-battle-it-out-ahead-of-polls/

 

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10 year LTR visas unpopular, Thailand's gold reserves : Tim Newton Today - March 15

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289204-10-year-ltr-visas-unpopular-thailands-gold-reserves-tim-newton-today-march-15/

 

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Hua Hin student wins top prize in national English-speaking competition
By Online Reporter 
 

 

A student from Hua Hin recently talked her way to victory in a national English speaking competition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289207-hua-hin-student-wins-top-prize-in-national-english-speaking-competition/

 

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Thai Woman Falls To Death From Pattaya Condo
by TNR Staff

 

The compound of the condo where the young woman died after falling from her seventh floor unit. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A YOUNG Thai woman died after falling from the seventh floor of a Pattaya condo before dawn today (Mar. 15) with her shocked younger sister distressed at her death, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289208-thai-woman-falls-to-death-from-pattaya-condo/

 

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Anti-corruption officials probe training course related to a senior health official

 

 

Officials from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and anti-corruption police raided four locations, including the house of the deputy health chief of Nakhon Ratchasima, to search for evidence of alleged corruption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289210-anti-corruption-officials-probe-training-course-related-to-a-senior-health-official/

 

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Mercedes-Benz and Team X Thailand hit the brakes on traditional car show setups with new “Pop-up Motor Show” in A19 parking lots
BY KIM SHAW

 

Mercedes-Benz with the help of Team X Thailand is shaking things up at the Bangkok International Motor Show this year with a rather unconventional approach to displaying their latest models. This year, the luxury car brand is bypassing the traditional show booth and parking their latest models in A19 parking lots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289221-mercedes-benz-and-team-x-thailand-hit-the-brakes-on-traditional-car-show-setups-with-new-“pop-up-motor-show”-in-a19-parking-lots/

 

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Former national police chief Chakthip to face corruption charges

 

 

Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided to file corruption charges against former national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and 45 other individuals and legal entities over the procurement of 260 “smart” electric police patrol cars during the 2019 fiscal year, worth about 900 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289226-former-national-police-chief-chakthip-to-face-corruption-charges/

 

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Sam Mitr faction leaders quit Palang Pracharath to join Pheu Thai

 

 

Two key members of the Sam Mitr faction in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party have quit the party to join the opposition Pheu Thai Party, ending months of speculation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289244-sam-mitr-faction-leaders-quit-palang-pracharath-to-join-pheu-thai/

 

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Thai Air Force Eyes Buying New Airbus

 

PHOTO: RTAF News

 

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is in talks with the United States to purchase a new airbus to replace the old one, according to the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Alongkorn Vannarot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289247-thai-air-force-eyes-buying-new-airbus/

 

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Thai photographer shares joy at being asked to document Oscars ceremony

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Poupay Jutharat

 

A Thai photographer who was one of the official photographers at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles has shared her excitement on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289250-thai-photographer-shares-joy-at-being-asked-to-document-oscars-ceremony/

 

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Disgruntled Cop Detained, Injured After Clash

 

 

BANGKOK, March 15 (TNA) – The disgruntled police inspector has been detained and taken to hospital after more than 24-hour standoff in a housing estate in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289188-standoff-continues-at-home-of-mad-inspector-after-shots-fired/?do=findComment&comment=17957182

 

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Pattaya Gears Up for Windsurf and SUP Contest from March 16th to 26th

 

PHOTO: SUP Pattaya Championship 2023

 

Pattaya is preparing for a thrilling battle of windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Jomtien from March 16th to the 26th to boost the economy and promote tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289251-pattaya-gears-up-for-windsurf-and-sup-contest-from-march-16th-to-26th/

 

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Officials in Phuket Town give Songkran water fights the go-ahead

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Jamie Monk

 

Break out your super soakers, Songkran water play has been given the green light by Phuket Town officials. The Phuket News reports that the President of Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation says water fights can go ahead on the streets of the Old Town on April 14.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289252-officials-in-phuket-town-give-songkran-water-fights-the-go-ahead/