THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 23 March 2023

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Pattaya to Hold Cultural Festival on Pattaya Beach from April 1st-2nd

 

The Pattaya Cultural Council, in collaboration with the Culture Office of Chonburi province and Pattaya City, is preparing to launch a new initiative to showcase and preserve Thai heritage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290028-pattaya-to-hold-cultural-festival-on-pattaya-beach-from-april-1st-2nd/

 

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Thammarak Helps Prawit In Isaan To Deny Pheu Thai Landslide Win
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan, right in above image and left in Front Page image, and former defence minister Thammarak Isarangkun na Ayutthaya. Photo: Thai Rath

 

FORMER DEFENCE MINISTER Thammarak Isarangkun na Ayutthaya is helping Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan with his electoral campaign for Isaan constituencies which could possibly otherwise be swept up by the Pheu Thai camp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290032-thammarak-helps-prawit-in-isaan-to-deny-pheu-thai-landslide-win/

 

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The police seized brand-name copies worth more than 5 million baht.

 

 

Bangkok Police conducted a raid on counterfeit band name products at a store on the third floor of MBK shopping mall in Bangkok today and seized goods worth over 5 million baht. The store was reported to be operated by an Indian mafia gang called Babu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290033-the-police-seized-brand-name-copies-worth-more-than-5-million-baht/

 

 

 

 

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Smoked bat, bacon and duck from China

 

 

The canine unit at Suvarnabhumi Airport added smuggled duck to the menu of illicit meats it has sniffed out in the luggage of passengers from China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290034-smoked-bat-bacon-and-duck-from-china/

 

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Two Russians Rescued After Getting Lost in Phuket Jungle
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Two Russian tourists have been rescued after getting lost in the jungle in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290035-two-russians-rescued-after-getting-lost-in-phuket-jungle/

 

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Two Monks Found at Abandoned Hotel in Phuket Test Positive for Drugs
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – Two monks were found at an abandoned hotel in Thalang and tested positive for illegal drugs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290037-two-monks-found-at-abandoned-hotel-in-phuket-test-positive-for-drugs/

 

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Passenger Dies and Rider Seriously Injured after Motorbike Crash in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A motorbike passenger was pronounced dead at the scene while the rider sustained severe injuries after a motorbike crash in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290038-passenger-dies-and-rider-seriously-injured-after-motorbike-crash-in-patong/

 

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Pattaya Police Holds Press Briefing into Massive Indian Scam Syndicate Bust

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Five Indian phone scammers and 15 Thai accomplices were arrested following a major scam bust yesterday across Thailand. The suspects swindled 365 American retirees out of over three billion baht, according to police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290039-pattaya-police-holds-press-briefing-into-massive-indian-scam-syndicate-bust/

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UPDATE: Chinese Hostages in Pattaya Safely Released, One Suspect Arrested
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Chinese woman and her brother have been safely released today, March 22nd, after being abducted by their fellow Chinese. One suspected kidnapper was arrested while another fled back to China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290040-update-chinese-hostages-in-pattaya-safely-released-one-suspect-arrested/

 

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More than 200,000 Meth Pills and 96 Guns Seized in Region 8 Crime Crackdown
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

More than 200,000 methamphetamine pills and 96 guns were seized in an upper Southern Thailand crime crackdown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290042-more-than-200000-meth-pills-and-96-guns-seized-in-region-8-crime-crackdown/

 

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Thai Defence Ministry to be asked to help in search for missing caesium-137

 

 

The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) will seek help from the Ministry of Defence to look for the missing caesium-137, as officials remain unsure that the radiation already detected in several places is actually from the missing radioactive material, according to Kitkawin Aramrun, a radiation expert at the OAP.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290043-thai-defence-ministry-to-be-asked-to-help-in-search-for-missing-caesium-137/

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One Dead, One Missing, Three Rescued After Fishing Boat Collides with Oil Tanker near Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui Island, Surat Thani – A boat crewman was found dead while another crew member is still missing. Three crew members have been rescued after a fishing boat collided with an oil tanker near Samui Island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290044-one-dead-one-missing-three-rescued-after-fishing-boat-collides-with-oil-tanker-near-samui-island/

 

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Police Scan Pattaya Nightspots to Deter Human Trafficking
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Police in a joint operation with many other agencies such as Thai Immigration searched two nightlife venues in Pattaya last night to prevent human trafficking, minors, illegal drugs, and the carrying of weapons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290045-police-scan-pattaya-nightspots-to-deter-human-trafficking/

 

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Hua Hin launches new 100% helmet campaign to promote road safety
By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials in Hua Hin have launched a new campaign aimed at promoting road safety among motorcyclists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290046-hua-hin-launches-new-100-helmet-campaign-to-promote-road-safety/

 

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Hua Hin Marathon postponed to June 11
By Online Reporter

 

The Hua Hin Marathon has been postponed to June 11, race organisers have announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290047-hua-hin-marathon-postponed-to-june-11/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 23 March 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290056-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-23-march-2023/

 

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Thailand welcomes Really Cool Airlines
By TTG Asia

 

Really Cool Airlines plans to commence operations by the end of 2023

A new airline has come to town, in the form of Thailand-based Really Cool Airlines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290059-thailand-welcomes-really-cool-airlines/

 

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Siege in Phetchaburi: Police shoot out of control man dead after he kills 3, injures four in 15 hour standoff

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that an armed siege in a housing estate in the sleepy city of Phetchaburi in south/central Thailand came to an end around four this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290060-siege-in-phetchaburi-police-shoot-out-of-control-man-dead-after-he-kills-3-injures-four-in-15-hour-standoff/

 

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Update on 45 day visa waiver, Thailand's lost generation : Tim Newton Today - March 23

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290067-update-on-45-day-visa-waiver-thailands-lost-generation-tim-newton-today-march-23/

 

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Clever Thai police work traps perverted computer teacher; he'd paid off parents many times after sexual abuse of female teens

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the arrest of a 28 year old computer teacher at a coffee shop in Nakhon Sawan, northern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290068-clever-thai-police-work-traps-perverted-computer-teacher-hed-paid-off-parents-many-times-after-sexual-abuse-of-female-teens/

 

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Parties offering voters range of cures for Thailand’s ailing public health system

 

 

While Thais may be familiar with overcrowded state hospitals, that familiarity should not be grounds for dismissing political parties’ policies on public health in campaigning for the May 14 election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290069-parties-offering-voters-range-of-cures-for-thailand’s-ailing-public-health-system/

 

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Culture Ministry to Host MOC MU FES 2023 in Bangkok
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Culture has announced the upcoming music festival of the year, "MOC MU FES 2023: Summer Hit Songs", set to take place on March 31, April 1, 3, and 9 at Thailand Cultural Center. The event is being held to honor the musical talent of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and her contributions to the Thai music industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290075-culture-ministry-to-host-moc-mu-fes-2023-in-bangkok/

 

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Prime Minister Wishes Muslims a Blessed Ramadan This Year
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has delivered a message marking the beginning of Ramadan 1444 Hijri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290079-prime-minister-wishes-muslims-a-blessed-ramadan-this-year/

 

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Bail denied! Immigration officer in extortion of Chinese businessman in court - three others to appear today

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct cases denied bail to Region 1 immigration policeman Pol Lt Prawit Phonjangreet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290081-bail-denied-immigration-officer-in-extortion-of-chinese-businessman-in-court-three-others-to-appear-today/

 

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The eye-catching Prachuap Khiri Run 2023 to be held in July
By Online Reporter

 

 
One of the region’s most eye-catching running events will be held in Prachuap Khiri Khan in July, the provincial administration has announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290082-the-eye-catching-prachuap-khiri-run-2023-to-be-held-in-july/

 

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Thailand Improves Rank on World Happiness Report 2023
by Paphamon Arayasukawa

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has moved up one spot to rank 60th on the World Happiness Report 2023, while Finland has maintained its position as the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290084-thailand-improves-rank-on-world-happiness-report-2023/

 

 

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Viral video: Attendant at expressway booth refuses to count coins - driver has to reverse to another booth

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Coins not accepted?

 

Daily News reported on a viral TikTok video posted by a user called kiw.nattapong40.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290085-viral-video-attendant-at-expressway-booth-refuses-to-count-coins-driver-has-to-reverse-to-another-booth/

 

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Bungee cord snap in Pattaya: Thai media follow up - the Thai hospital said tourist was okay

 

Thai caption: Foreign news media report bungee cord snapped, operator took care and paid money

 

Thai media 77kaoded went to the Changthai Thappraya Safari and Adventure Park in Pattaya after Hong Kong news media reported that a tourist was injured when a bungee cord snapped.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290087-bungee-cord-snap-in-pattaya-thai-media-follow-up-the-thai-hospital-said-tourist-was-okay/

 

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Shirtless Foreigner Wreaks Havoc at Pattaya Restaurant, Police Believe Man Was Intoxicated
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A foreign man in Pattaya was arrested in today’s early hours for causing a scene at an Isaan restaurant on Third Road. Police said the man was likely intoxicated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290088-shirtless-foreigner-wreaks-havoc-at-pattaya-restaurant-police-believe-man-was-intoxicated/

 

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Better news for immigration: They help man who had seizure at border crossing - he's safe and sound

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the head of Ubonratchathani immigration Pol Col Chatchai Samniang and his staff assisted a man who had a seizure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290089-better-news-for-immigration-they-help-man-who-had-seizure-at-border-crossing-hes-safe-and-sound/