THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 21 March 2023

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Chinese Ambassador Says Thailand Can Expect More Chinese Tourists
by Paul Rujopakarn

BANGKOK (NNT) - China’s ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has predicted that Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will surge to over 300,000 in April, providing a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289723-chinese-ambassador-says-thailand-can-expect-more-chinese-tourists/

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Will the 45 day visa waiver continue after March 31?

 

Arriving in Thailand 45 day visa waiver

 

Last October the Thai cabinet decided to increase the length of the visa waiver for tourists from 64 countries from 30 days. The extension was going to last until March 31, 2023. Here we are, 10 days out, and there’s been nothing, not even a whisper, of an announcement to keep the 45 day waiver continuing beyond the end of March.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289750-will-the-45-day-visa-waiver-continue-after-march-31/

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Dane supports abandoned children in Khon Kaen
by Miabell Mallikka 

 

Six years has it been, since Danish Steen Pausbæk and his family first got involved with Baan Luuk Rak Children Home in Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289784-dane-supports-abandoned-children-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Chinese tourists arrested on kidnapping and extortion charges insist they are innocent 
by News Desk

 

41-year-old Mr Zheng Bo, one of three Chinese tourists who appeared before the Bangkok South Municipal Court on Monday charged with kidnapping and extortion after forcing a Chinese compatriot on the night of March 16th last to transfer ฿3.2 million from a range of financial accounts while held at knifepoint in an Alphard vehicle. All three were remanded in custody by the court until March 31st next as police continue their enquiries.

The victim in the case, a 32-year-old Chinese woman who is studying in the kingdom at university filed her complaint with Thong Lor police on Friday after being kidnapped at 10 pm on Thursday night and held until the following morning in a rented, black Toyota Alphard van.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289668-police-arrest-3-chinese-nationals/?do=findComment&comment=17967271

 

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Caesium-137 already melted, 70 people tested for radiation exposure

 

 

About 70 employees at a foundry in the Kabin Buri industrial park and some people living near the plant will be tested by health officials after it was discovered that the missing ceasium-137 has already been melted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289687-radioactive-caesium-137-found-in-smelting-works-factories-sealed-off/?do=findComment&comment=17967274

 

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6 Vietnamese detained with large quantity of Agarwood chips in Chaiyaphum
 

Photo: Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Six Vietnamese nationals have been arrested by Thai park rangers for allegedly stealing Agarwood, a fragrant wood used in making incense and perfume, in Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary in the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289785-6-vietnamese-detained-with-large-quantity-of-agarwood-chips-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Phuket Expo 2028 Could Generate 40 Billion Baht
Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced his support for Phuket’s bid to host an international expo in 2028, noting that the mega event has the potential to generate as much as 40 billion baht in revenue for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289786-phuket-expo-2028-could-generate-40-billion-baht/

 

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Jet-Ski Operator on Beach in Phuket Found Without License
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A jet-ski operator on a beach in Cherng Talay was found without licenses for some of the jet-skis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289787-jet-ski-operator-on-beach-in-phuket-found-without-license/

 

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New drone video offers bird’s eye view of ongoing construction of new dual track train line in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter

 

Mike’s Tropical Tech YouTube channel has released the latest drone video in its fascinating series that documents the construction progress of the new dual track train line in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289788-new-drone-video-offers-bird’s-eye-view-of-ongoing-construction-of-new-dual-track-train-line-in-hua-hin/

 

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Agencies rush to extinguish forest fires on Hin Lek Fai – assure situation is under control
By Online Reporter

 

Officials from multiple agencies launched a joint operation on Monday to extinguish forest fires burning on Hin Lek Fai in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289790-agencies-rush-to-extinguish-forest-fires-on-hin-lek-fai-–-assure-situation-is-under-control/

 

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Michigan woman who fled to Thailand after college student's hit-and-run death hit with $1 million bond

by Adam Sabes

 

The Michigan woman who fled to Thailand after allegedly being involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a college student dead was given a $1 million bond during a court hearing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289791-michigan-woman-who-fled-to-thailand-after-college-students-hit-and-run-death-hit-with-1-million-bond/

 

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New Traffic Barriers on Pattaya’s Walking Street Cause Concern for the Disabled
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya City has recently installed traffic barriers on Walking Street on side sois following a recent meeting to limit the number of motorbikes and bike vendors on the street at night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289800-new-traffic-barriers-on-pattaya’s-walking-street-cause-concern-for-the-disabled/

 

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Police arrest police! Big Joke's team go after immigration major for 10MB abduction/extortion of Chinese businessman

 

Daily News Thai Caption: An immigration inspector was responsible

 

Daily News reported that police would be arresting police in the latest scandal to hit Thailand's RTP.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289801-police-arrest-police-big-jokes-team-go-after-immigration-major-for-10mb-abductionextortion-of-chinese-businessman/

 

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RTP chief promises full and transparent review of operations after death of cop at hands of police commandos

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the fallout from the death of a police lieutenant colonel who fired numerous shots inside and outside his house in Sai Mai district of Bangkok last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289802-rtp-chief-promises-full-and-transparent-review-of-operations-after-death-of-cop-at-hands-of-police-commandos/

 

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Look what was found lying about in Sattahip - a rocket launcher!

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Found in Sattahip

 

An anti-tank rocket launcher has been found in a field in Sattahip on Thailand's eastern seaboard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289803-look-what-was-found-lying-about-in-sattahip-a-rocket-launcher/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 21 March 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289805-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-21-march-2023/

 

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Latest online 'drama': Southern beach sculptures cost nearly 5MB - shades of "Lamppostgate"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that there was a drama playing out online after a post by whistleblower site "Patibatgarn Maa Fao Ban" (Guard dog action) published pictures of scupltures on a beach in southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289806-latest-online-drama-southern-beach-sculptures-cost-nearly-5mb- shades-of-lamppostgate/

 

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Netizens praise Thai railway police after passenger's life saved in South

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Incoming praise

 

Daily News reported that there was wide praise for the railway police online after a man who had a seizure resulting in his heart stopping beating was revived by CPR.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289807-netizens-praise-thai-railway-police-after-passengers-life-saved-in-south/

 

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Video: Thai Road Rage! Woman threatened with a gun for hogging the right lane

 

 

A shocking video showed what happened on a road in Southern Thailand when a female motorist was threatened with a gun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289808-video-thai-road-rage-woman-threatened-with-a-gun-for-hogging-the-right-lane/

 

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"Reefer Madness": Thai media continue to attack marijuana use blaming it for violence/addiction

 

 

Several Thai media outlets continued their attack on the use of marijuana in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289822-reefer-madness-thai-media-continue-to-attack-marijuana-use-blaming-it-for-violenceaddiction/

 

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Phanaeng Curry Named Best Stew in The World
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai dishes continue to be desired delicacies among food enthusiasts around the world. A global food website TasteAtlas has ranked Phanaeng curry the best stew in the world, ahead of Japanese curry and Sichuan hot pot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289825-phanaeng-curry-named-best-stew-in-the-world/

 

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Thailand off to an election, red/yellow card system implemented in Phuket : Tim Newton Today - March 21

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289826-thailand-off-to-an-election-redyellow-card-system-implemented-in-phuket-tim-newton-today-march-21/

 

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Rayong Governor Orders Furnace Dust Back to Smelter in Prachinburi

 

 

PRACHINBURI, March 21 (TNA) – Rayong governor has ordered furnace dust to be transported back to the smelting plant, where the authorities detected traces of Caesium-137 in metal dust in Prachinburi to allay local residents’ concerns over the contamination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289827-rayong-governor-orders-furnace-dust-back-to-smelter-in-prachinburi/

 

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Energy Min says it will adjust energy prices while being mindful of people’s cost of living
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Energy says it will adjust energy prices in ways that do not impact people’s cost of living, in light of the recent decline in global energy prices. Meanwhile, it is calling on political parties to avoid campaigning on unrealistic energy price policies that would spell disaster for the energy infrastructure and fiscal discipline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289830-energy-min-says-it-will-adjust-energy-prices-while-being-mindful-of-people’s-cost-of-living/

 

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Health Ministry Organizes Checkups After Cesium-137 Isotope Recovery
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is organizing health checkups for workers operating smelting plants in the industrial area of Prachinburi province, who unknowingly purchased a missing container of radioactive isotope from a power station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289831-health-ministry-organizes-checkups-after-cesium-137-isotope-recovery/

 

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Rooster Reports #2: Oh dear, it's only Day Two and he's ranting about the roads!
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289832-rooster-reports-2-oh-dear-its-only-day-two-and-hes-ranting-about-the-roads/

 

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South Korea Debunks Allegations of Blacklisting Thais Based on Region
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - South Korea’s embassy in Thailand has confirmed that the country does not blacklist tourists from specific parts of Thailand from entering South Korea. The embassy’s statement was in response to false reports alleging that Seoul was barring Thais from specific localities in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289836-south-korea-debunks-allegations-of-blacklisting-thais-based-on-region/

 

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‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ TV show filmed in Phuket

Premiering on 23 March 2023, third season of US reality series will showcase island’s luxury and group travel offerings.

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to advise that the famous island resort of Phuket is the location for the third season of ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ reality TV series, which will premiere exclusively on the Peacock streaming service on 23 March 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289837-‘the-real-housewives-ultimate-girls-trip’-tv-show-filmed-in-phuket/

 

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12.4 tonnes of radiation-contaminated metal to be returned to Prachin Buri

 

 

A total of 12.4 tonnes of metallic dust, believed to be contaminated with caesium-137, which was being kept at a factory in Rayong, have been ordered to be sent back to a foundry in Prachin Buri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289827-rayong-governor-orders-furnace-dust-back-to-smelter-in-prachinburi/?do=findComment&comment=17968164

 

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Four ports in Andaman Plan to Connect Phuket to Phang Nga and Krabi
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Andaman – Four ports development and construction projects in the ‘Andaman Ring’ are being planned to connect Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289844-four-ports-in-andaman-plan-to-connect-phuket-to-phang-nga-and-krabi/