THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 20 March 2023

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Rain and hail storms hit Chiang Mai, causing widespread property damage

 

Several districts in Chiang Mai were hit by rain and hail storms on Saturday, causing widespread damage to houses, utility poles, trees and billboards. There were no fatalities, although one person was slightly injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289650-rain-and-hail-storms-hit-chiang-mai-causing-widespread-property-damage/

 

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Two killed, 40 students injured in road accident in Sukhothai province

 

 

A student and a car driver died and about 40 other students were injured late Friday night, when a bus, taking the students on a study trip, was in a collision with a car in Sawankhalok district of Sukhothai province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289652-two-killed-40-students-injured-in-road-accident-in-sukhothai-province/

 

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7 people rescued from the sea after their vessel capsizes in Andaman Sea

 

 

Three tourists and four crew members from a speed boat were safely rescued after their vessel capsized near Ma Island in the Andaman Sea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289653-7-people-rescued-from-the-sea-after-their-vessel-capsizes-in-andaman-sea/

 

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Police raid two illegal clinics, arrest fake doctors in Bangkok and Pathum Thani

 

 

Thailand’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) police raided two unlicensed clinics in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district and in Pathum Thani and arrested two men who claim to be doctors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289654-police-raid-two-illegal-clinics-arrest-fake-doctors-in-bangkok-and-pathum-thani/

 

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Pheu Thai’s Paetongtarn voted the favourite candidate for PM – Nida Poll

 

 

Pheu Thai Party’s advisory chief Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the most favoured candidate for the prime minister’s post, followed by Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of the United Thai Nation Party, according to the latest opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289655-pheu-thai’s-paetongtarn-voted-the-favourite-candidate-for-pm-–-nida-poll/

 

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Red cards issued in Phuket, foreigners deported

By Peter Roche

 

Yellow card red card PhuketYellow card and red cards being issued in Phuket

Phuket’s new ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ card system has resulted in warnings and arrests for several foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289656-red-cards-issued-in-phuket-foreigners-deported/

 

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Taxi driver banned from picking up passengers

 

 

A taxi driver has been banned from picking up passengers at Thailand’s largest airport for allegedly using a fake list of flat-rate fares to overcharge a Taiwanese visitor for a ride from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to central Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289657-taxi-driver-banned-from-picking-up-passengers/

 

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Chaiyaphum : Arrest of unqualified tutor

 

 

Parent in Chaiyaphum sound alarm leading to arrest of unqualified tutor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289658-chaiyaphum- arrest-of-unqualified-tutor/

 

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Moves towards a new era for Thailand’s sex workers
 

 
Thai Tourist Police Corporal Kanjanawadee Pongkhunt known as 'Jinny' (L) patrols past Thai bar girls late 07 December 1999 in Bangkok's infamous red-light district of Patpong. Jinny, a 26-year-old computer science student equally fluent in English and Thai kick boxing, is part of the some 1,000 specially-trained Tourist Police dispatched around the country's tourist venues to provide help in case of problems involving foreign visitors. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel DUNAND (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP)

Although sex work in Thailand is a major economic sector for the country, since the 1960 law against prostitution, it is illegal and criminally prosecutable with prison sentences of up to 20 years

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289659-moves-towards-a-new-era-for-thailand’s-sex-workers/

 

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Swiss man on the run abroad after underage sex ring and bar in Phuket is shut down in police raid
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Scenes from Bangla Road after 8 pm on Wednesday night last week after a police task force including Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) officials swooped on the Velvet Bar in an extended operation in which over a dozen underage prostitutes were located and two women arrested for running a brothel and procuring minors for paid sex. The business and an extended sex network was directed and owned by a Swiss man according to information given by Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn on Saturday who ordered that the foreign fugitive be tracked down and brought back to Thailand to face charges.

The Royal Thai Police has, quite rightly, in recent years, prioritised the fight against underage prostitution linked with the human trafficking industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289660-swiss-man-on-the-run-abroad-after-underage-sex-ring-and-bar-in-phuket-is-shut-down-in-police-raid/

 

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Thailand and U.S. Strengthen Public Health Collaboration
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Dr Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recently visited Thailand’s top institute specializing in infectious diseases. The visit aimed to commemorate the 190th anniversary of Thai-American diplomatic relations and the 43rd anniversary of public health cooperation between the two nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289661-thailand-and-us-strengthen-public-health-collaboration/

 

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Thai Tour Guides Unite to Address Issue of Illegal Foreign Guides
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

A group of Chinese-speaking tour guides convened on Saturday, March 18th, to discuss the trouble caused by illegal guides who are stealing their jobs. The group complained they are being overlooked by the government as their complaints, so far, have not been heard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289662-thai-tour-guides-unite-to-address-issue-of-illegal-foreign-guides/

 

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Foreign Tourist Drowns in Strong Waves at Pattaya Sea
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya authorities have warned people of strong waves and winds after a foreign tourist drowned in the sea, March 19th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289663-foreign-tourist-drowns-in-strong-waves-at-pattaya-sea/

 

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70-Year-Old Thai Woman Busted for Allegedly Procuring Mule Bank Account for Romance Scammers
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

An elderly woman was arrested at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province on accusations of procuring a mule bank account for a romance scam gang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289664-70-year-old-thai-woman-busted-for-allegedly-procuring-mule-bank-account-for-romance-scammers/

 

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Man Attacks and Injures Two Pattaya Convenience Store Staffers With Knife
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

A man slashed and injured two staffers of a convenience store with a knife near Jomtien Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289665-man-attacks-and-injures-two-pattaya-convenience-store-staffers-with-knife/

 

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Pattaya Motorcyclist Rear-ends 18-Wheeler in Fatal Accident
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

A 38-year-old man fatally rear-ended a truck in Pattaya’s Banglamung district at 3 AM this morning, March 19th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289666-pattaya-motorcyclist-rear-ends-18-wheeler-in-fatal-accident/

 

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Pattaya Teens Who Injured Couple with Molotov Cocktail Arrested
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya Police on Saturday evening arrested two teens on a motorbike who threw a Molotov cocktail at a couple in Pattaya and seriously injured them a few days earlier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289667-pattaya-teens-who-injured-couple-with-molotov-cocktail-arrested/

 

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Police arrest 3 Chinese nationals

 

 

Three Chinese nationals were arrested for kidnapping and extortion. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289668-police-arrest-3-chinese-nationals/

 

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Immigration announce latest arrests of foreign criminals in Thailand - fraudsters, extortionists, drug dealers and rapist

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Thailand's immigration Bureau headed by Pol Lt-Gen Phakphoomphat Sajjaphan announced the latest arrests of foreigners who found safe haven in Thailand after committing multiple crimes abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289685-immigration-announce-latest-arrests-of-foreign-criminals-in-thailand-fraudsters-extortionists-drug-dealers-and-rapist/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 20 March 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289686-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-20-march-2023/

 

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Radioactive Caesium-137 found in smelting works - factories sealed off

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that radioactive material - Caesium-137 - had been found after checks at two smelting works in the Kabinburi Industrial estate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289687-radioactive-caesium-137-found-in-smelting-works-factories-sealed-off/

 

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All quiet at Mae Sai border after war weapon gun toting Chinese freak netizens

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Gang activity just across the Thai border of Mae Sai in Tachilek, Myanmar freaked netizens at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289689-all-quiet-at-mae-sai-border-after-war-weapon-gun-toting-chinese-freak-netizens/

 

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They're back! "Smart Car" on call 24/7 to help stop foreigners entering Thailand illegally

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a special fast response unit had been set up by Ubon Ratchathani immigration to deal with people sneaking across the border illegally into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289690-theyre-back-smart-car-on-call-247-to-help-stop-foreigners-entering-thailand-illegally/

 

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OTT police: Innocent man confronted by foul mouthed Suthisan officers who thought he was selling stolen vehicle

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to investigate after a man in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, said online that he had his neck squeezed and was thrown to the ground.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289691-ott-police-innocent-man-confronted-by-foul-mouthed-suthisan-officers-who-thought-he-was-selling-stolen-vehicle/

 

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Motorcycle deliveryman attacked by knife wielding youths who stole chicken and sticky rice and his helmet

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Two youths arrested after wielding knife to steal chicken and sticky rice from rider

 

An 18 year old motorcycle deliveryman who had just made a delivery was going back after buying some chicken and sticky rice, reported 77kaoded.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289692-motorcycle-deliveryman-attacked-by-knife-wielding-youths-who-stole-chicken-and-sticky-rice-and-his-helmet/

 

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Chuwit right in the face of "marijuana mad" BJT as they rally in Bangkok

 

 

In extraordinary scenes firebrand former MP, TV presenter and whistleblower Chuwit Kamolwisit took to the streets of Bangkok to attack his latest nemesis - the Bhumjaithai political party and its leader and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289697-chuwit-right-in-the-face-of-marijuana-mad-bjt-as-they-rally-in-bangkok/

 

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Chiang Mai hailstorms, new sex worker bill in Thailand  : Tim Newton Today - March 20

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289700-chiang-mai-hailstorms-new-sex-worker-bill-in-thailand- -tim-newton-today-march-20/

 

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The Future of Thai Foreign Policy
By Lynn Sasinpong

 

As Thailand approaches election season, it is not only Thai people that closely anticipate how our country will move forward–the world is also looking on. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289702-the-future-of-thai-foreign-policy/

 

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Miss Thailand 2023 is Chonnikarn Supittayaporn of Chiang Mai

 

Miss Chiang Mai, Chonnikarn Supittayaporn, was crowned Miss Thailand 2023 on Sunday, March 19 at the Central Chaengwattana in Nonthaburi, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289705-miss-thailand-2023-is-chonnikarn-supittayaporn-of-chiang-mai/

 

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Somsak confident Pheu Thai will form post-election government

 

 

Former Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin says he is confident that Pheu Thai, currently the main opposition party, stands a “99% chance” of forming the next government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289706-somsak-confident-pheu-thai-will-form-post-election-government/