THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 18 March 2023

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Future of Law on Protection of Sex Workers Lies with Next Government, Thai Activists Say

 

Many Thai activists met on Thursday, March 16th, to discuss the possibility of the law on the protection of sex workers. The law would ensure those working in the trade would be equally protected and would not be stigmatized by society, said the group.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289458-future-of-law-on-protection-of-sex-workers-lies-with-next-government-thai-activists-say/

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Law Targeting Mule Bank Accounts Officially Goes Into Effect in Thailand

 

 

The new law to battle the use of mule bank accounts by scammers and call-center gangs has officially gone into effect in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289457-law-targeting-mule-bank-accounts-officially-goes-into-effect-in-thailand/

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Prayut confirms House dissolution decree submitted to HM King

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today he has already submitted a Royal Decree to HM the King to dissolve the House of Representatives, paving the way for a general election expected in early May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289501-prayut-confirms-house-dissolution-decree-submitted-to-hm-king/

 

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Petition To Probe Prayut’s ‘Use Of Govt Property To Gain Popularity’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visiting Nong Bua Lamphu. Picture: Naew Na

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION was today (Mar.17) petitioned to investigate the allegedly illicit use of government property and personnel in a popularity-wooing campaign specifically arranged for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289502-petition-to-probe-prayut’s-‘use-of-govt-property-to-gain-popularity’/

 

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Rassada plans for ‘Green in the City’ 300 Million Baht Project

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rassada – The Rassada Municipality is planning for the ‘Green in the City’ project at Koh Sirey, Rassada.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289519-rassada-plans-for-‘green-in-the-city’-300-million-baht-project/

 

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DoT to Promote Friendly Tourism for Muslim Visitors
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Tourism (DoT) seeks to attract Muslim tourists to the country by promoting Thailand as a friendly tourism destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289521-dot-to-promote-friendly-tourism-for-muslim-visitors/

 

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Farmers get income boost as demand for marigolds surge in election season

 

 

The election campaign period has boosted the sale of marigolds and has generated income of around 7,000 baht per week for each grower, a marigold farmer in Trang province said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289523-farmers-get-income-boost-as-demand-for-marigolds-surge-in-election-season/

 

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Seafood Restaurant Owner in Rawai Arrested with Stonefish
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rawai, Phuket – A seafood restaurant owner in Rawai has been arrested with protected stonefish.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289525-seafood-restaurant-owner-in-rawai-arrested-with-stonefish/

 

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Uncertainty lingers over elections as prime minister to dissolve house on March 20
By Thai Enquirer

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha filed a motion, on Friday, to dissolve the House of Representatives on March 20 paving the way for elections in May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289527-uncertainty-lingers-over-elections-as-prime-minister-to-dissolve-house-on-march-20/

 

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Bad week on the campaign trail for General Prayut as a lack of public enthusiasm makes itself known
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

(Left) Scenes from the chaotic rally in Ratchaburi on Monday morning last as police and security personnel moved in and subdued several female protesters who were manhandled with one woman having her mouth covered to stop her from speaking (see video). (Right) Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha faced a more than half-empty auditorium in Chiang Mai on Friday with officials busily removing most of the 6,000 seats laid out for local officials who were invited to attend the event en masse.

Videos that have gone viral show two women in Ratchaburi province this week being manhandled by police and security officials at a rally for General Prayut

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289530-bad-week-on-the-campaign-trail-for-general-prayut-as-a-lack-of-public-enthusiasm-makes-itself-known/

 

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Bhumjaithai Dissolution Sought For Allegedly Accepting Tainted Donations
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Chuwit Kamolvisit. Top photo: Thai Rath, Photo: Matichon

 

OUTSPOKEN GOVERNMENT CRITIC Chuwit Kamolvisit filed a petition to the Election Commission in pursuit of dissolution of the Bhumjaithai Party for allegedly accepting donations of laundered money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289531-bhumjaithai-dissolution-sought-for-allegedly-accepting-tainted-donations/

 

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‘Big Joke’ Going To Phuket To Probe Sex Trafficking Of Teen Girls
by TNR Staff

 

 

DEPUTY National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, whose nickname is Big Joke, is heading for Phuket to expand investigation of sex trafficking teenage girls after two suspects were arrested in a bar raid and six victims rescued, Thai Rath newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289532-‘big-joke’-going-to-phuket-to-probe-sex-trafficking-of-teen-girls/

 

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Top athletes from 28 countries competed at the  'Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament'

 

 

The Samui-based Tournament was originated by organizer Biggs Island Productions (BIP) in 2016 in recognizing the growing global interest in Beach Volleyball. The international Tournament was organized by BIP, hosted by Royal Muang Samui Villas and supported by Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS) and Koh Samui Municipality (Tessaban). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289543-top-athletes-from-28-countries-competed-at-the samui-open-beach-volleyball-tournament/

 

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Siam Commercial Bank raises growth forecast for Thai economy to 3.9%
 

 

The emergence of concerns about global financial stability has introduced a new risk that requires close monitoring, Somprawin said. This includes the recent turmoil sparked by the collapse of SVB as well as Credit Suisse’s liquidity crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289544-siam-commercial-bank-raises-growth-forecast-for-thai-economy-to-39/

 

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TAT celebrates 63rd anniversary in 2023
Various activities organised to help celebrate the organisation’s establishment, and to promote the new direction towards more sustainable tourism and Digital Tourism.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding a series of activities from 13-24 March, 2023, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of its founding, including a ceremony which took place on 15 March at the TAT Headquarters in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289546-tat-celebrates-63rd-anniversary-in-2023/ 

 

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Thai senator’s link to Myanmar arms dealer jolts Thai justice system

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun

Thailand’s justice system was forced to swing into damage control mode after a series of disclosures pointed to senior judges and police officers attempting to spare a senator prosecution for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering after the arrest of Myanmar arms dealer Tun Min Latt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289547-thai-senator’s-link-to-myanmar-arms-dealer-jolts-thai-justice-system/

 

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UPDATE: Thousands of Russians flee for Thailand to avoid Ukraine war call-up as they ‘take over’ top resorts
by Nick Parker

 

TENS of thousands of Russians have fled to Thailand to escape a Ukraine war call-up. Top tourist resorts, such as Phuket, have been swamped with draft dodgers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289549-update-thousands-of-russians-flee-for-thailand-to-avoid-ukraine-war-call-up-as-they-‘take-over’-top-resorts/

 

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Search on for a pickup truck owner who may have the caesium-137

 

 

Police are looking for the owner of a pickup truck who had his vehicle cleaned at a car wash in Si Maha Phot district of Prachin Buri about three weeks ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289552-search-on-for-a-pickup-truck-owner-who-may-have-the-caesium-137/

 

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Australian Tourist Dies After Hiking to Tiger Cave in Krabi
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Krabi – A 70-year-old Australian tourist dies after hiking to the Tiger cave in Krabi, which involves a challenging and steep climb.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289558-australian-tourist-dies-after-hiking-to-tiger-cave-in-krabi/

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Nakhon Ratchasima deputy health chief investigated over alleged corruption

 

 

The deputy provincial health chief of Nakhon Ratchasima has been ordered to cease performing his duty and has been transferred to an inactive post at the 9th public health regional office, pending the outcome of an investigation into his alleged involvement in corruption concerning the holding of “virtual” training courses for health officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289559-nakhon-ratchasima-deputy-health-chief-investigated-over-alleged-corruption/

 

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