THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 31 March 2023

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Phuket Predicts Increase in Hotel Bookings for Songkran Festival

 

PHUKET (NNT) - The southern province of Phuket is expecting a 10% rise in hotel bookings during the upcoming Songkran festival, following the months-long promotion of the government’s “We Travel Together” tourism stimulus campaign throughout the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290703-phuket-predicts-increase-in-hotel-bookings-for-songkran-festival/

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Pattaya Tourism Sector Demands Authorities Take Action Against Fake Organ Theft News

 

 

The President of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association has urged the relevant officials to take action against false reports of organ theft in Thailand as it might jeopardize tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290719-pattaya-tourism-sector-demands-authorities-take-action-against-fake-organ-theft-news/

 

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Health Ministry says no XBB.1.16 COVID sub-variant cases in Thailand yet

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring the spread of the new XBB.1.16 COVID-19 sub-variant in India. It has not yet been detected in Thailand, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290736-health-ministry-says-no-xbb116-covid-sub-variant-cases-in-thailand-yet/

 

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Fires at Khao Laem in Nakhon Nayok under control, but still burning

 

 

Bushfires at Khao Laem in Thailand’s Nakhon Nayok province are now under control, but they are still burning in limited area, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa said tonight (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290737-fires-at-khao-laem-in-nakhon-nayok-under-control-but-still-burning/

 

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Mystery ฿6 million to be traced after Chuwit outwits detractors again by calling in the police
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Top lawyer Sittha Biabangkerd, on Thursday, visited the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Central Investigation Police Reporting Center on the Phaholyothin Road in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok at 5 pm and stayed until 7.30 pm approximately. It followed a visit between Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit and Police Lieutenant General Jiraphat Phuridet on Tuesday which is to be followed by a visit on Friday where the anti-corruption activist will hand over ฿6 million in cash, an attempted bribe paid to him in early February which he had originally donated to charity.

Over the last six weeks, Mr Chuwit’s anti-corruption crusade has moved on to politics and his attacks on the Bhumjaithai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290738-mystery-฿6-million-to-be-traced-after-chuwit-outwits-detractors-again-by-calling-in-the-police/

 

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Thai Spirits Businesses on Upward Trend, Set to Produce One Billion Baht Monthly
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

The overall spirits businesses in Thailand has expanded by 20% since the start of 2023 and is set to pump in one billion baht into the economy every month in the second quarter, said Thanakorn Kuptachit, advisor to the Thai Alcohol Business Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290739-thai-spirits-businesses-on-upward-trend-set-to-produce-one-billion-baht-monthly/

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Dutch Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Entering and Staying in Thailand Without Proper Documents
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Dutch man was arrested at Phuket International Airport for entering and staying in the Kingdom of Thailand without a proper permit or visa.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290740-dutch-man-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-entering-and-staying-in-thailand-without-proper-documents/

 

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Two French Tourists Injured after Minivan Overturns in Kamala
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kamala – Two French tourists have sustained injuries after a minivan overturned in Kamala.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290741-two-french-tourists-injured-after-minivan-overturns-in-kamala/

 

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Thai woman loses 100,000 baht to online dating scam

 

 

A 42 year old Thai woman warned others about the danger of online dating scams after she lost valuables worth 100,000 baht to a man she met on social media on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290742-thai-woman-loses-100000-baht-to-online-dating-scam/

 

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Prayut Not Going To Inspect Huge Fire, But Prawit Is Doing So
by TNR Staff 

 

Firefighting helicopters helping put out the huge blaze, above and Front page, as it continues to rage across Nakhon Nayok mountains, below. Photo: JS100.com

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Mar. 30) that he is too busy to go monitor efforts to put out a huge fire raging across three mountains in Nakhon Nayok but Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan is free to do so in keeping with his duty, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290743-prayut-not-going-to-inspect-huge-fire-but-prawit-is-doing-so/

 

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Chiang Mai’s Air Ranks Worst Globally Several Days This Week
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Thairath Online

The levels of carcinogenic particulate matter 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) in Thailand’s Chiang Mai province has been deemed the worst in the world as of yesterday morning, March 29th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290744-chiang-mai’s-air-ranks-worst-globally-several-days-this-week/

 

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Thailand's extreme air pollution: 'I feel sorry for my daughter'
By Tossapol Chaisamritpol & Joel Guinto
in Bangkok and Singapore


Thommamoon Khowasat is worried about the lingering poor air quality in Chiang Rai

For the past few weeks, Thommamoon Khowasat has painstakingly explained to his four year-old daughter that the yellow cloud they see outside their window - which has tickled her imagination - is actually a danger to her health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290754-thailands-extreme-air-pollution-i-feel-sorry-for-my-daughter/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 31 March 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290756-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-31-march-2023/

 

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Brit and Singapore pensioners rounded up in Bangkok on long overstays "to protect Thailand and stop losses"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the latest work by officers of Region 1 immigration in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290757-brit-and-singapore-pensioners-rounded-up-in-bangkok-on-long-overstays-to-protect-thailand-and-stop-losses/

 

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Thai cop gets 256 years+ for stealing and selling guns from police station in Nonthaburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct cases, Region 1, has sentenced a policeman from the Pak Kret, Nonthaburi police station north west of the Thai capital Bangkok to more than 200 years for stealing and selling guns from the station's armory.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290760-thai-cop-gets-256-years-for-stealing-and-selling-guns-from-police-station-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Tourists flee gang warfare on Bang Saen beach - trader says it happens frequently - no mention of police

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that gangs of around 20 young motorcyclists fought pitched battles at Bang Saen beach in Saensuk sub-district of Chonburi on Thailand's eastern seaboard last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290761-tourists-flee-gang-warfare-on-bang-saen-beach-trader-says-it-happens-frequently-no-mention-of-police/

 

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New program to boost sustainable food and health systems in ASEAN
 

 

The United Nations just announced a program, in corporation with the European Union and Thailand, including the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and the Ministry of Public Health, to push South-South and Triangular Cooperation to boost sustainable food and health systems.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290763-new-program-to-boost-sustainable-food-and-health-systems-in-asean/

 

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A few bad apples or rotten to the core? Six cops jailed for life in police flats scandal

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that six police defendants in a police flats corruption scandal had been jailed for life by the Central Court for Corruption and Misconduct cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290764-a-few-bad-apples-or-rotten-to-the-core-six-cops-jailed-for-life-in-police-flats-scandal/

 

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All ASEAN NOW members can now use ChatGPT for free

 

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BANGKOK: — ASEAN NOW has launched another free service for its members. Members can now use the popular AI interface “ChatGPT” when they are logged in to our forum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290768-all-asean-now-members-can-now-use-chatgpt-for-free/

 

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Young Thai motorcylist latest victim of Thailand's infamous hanging wires - but he was wearing a helmet!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Nearly lost his head

 

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290772-young-thai-motorcylist-latest-victim-of-thailands-infamous-hanging-wires-but-he-was-wearing-a-helmet/

 

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Monk drunk as a skunk! Belligerent "Phra" is defrocked in north but locals fear that won't stop him

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Going downhill daily

Muang Nan police were called to a temple in Pha Sing sub-district of the northern Thai province after a belligerent monk who was paralytically drunk challenged locals to a fight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290773-monk-drunk-as-a-skunk-belligerent-phra-is-defrocked-in-north-but-locals-fear-that-wont-stop-him/

 

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Chiang Rai opens up to the world

 

Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto made merit by donating money for a metal sheet in the shape of a Bodhi tree leaf and adding it to the Bodhi Tree sculpture at Wat Rong Khun.

Internationally acclaimed artists Tobias Rehberger, Ernesto Neto, Haegue Yang, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Nguyen Trinh Thi, Baan Nok Collective and Navin Rawanchaikul are amongst the headliners of the Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290774-chiang-rai-opens-up-to-the-world/

 

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Thai PM admits to 'failure' controlling fires, exports drop for 5th month : Tim Newton Today - March 31

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290777-thai-pm-admits-to-failure-controlling-fires-exports-drop-for-5th-month-tim-newton-today-march-31/

 

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MedPark Hospital Hosts Pre-Congress Courses for Kidney Experts

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - MedPark Hospital recently hosted pre-congress courses as part of the "World Congress of Nephrology 2023". The event brought together 240 nephrologists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the latest science, intervention techniques, and technologies in Nephrology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290778-medpark-hospital-hosts-pre-congress-courses-for-kidney-experts/

 

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Transport Company Plans 4,500 Daily Trips for Songkran Travel
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Transport Company has announced that state-owned and private buses and vans will be arranged to make 4,500 trips per day, carrying an estimated 60,000 people back home to the provinces from Bangkok for the upcoming long Songkran holidays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290781-transport-company-plans-4500-daily-trips-for-songkran-travel/

 

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French woman lost on southern island - search underway

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that 191 had got an emergency call from a French tourist called Claire Drapeau, 29, who got lost on the island of Koh Adang in Satun, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290782-french-woman-lost-on-southern-island-search-underway/

 

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Rooster Reports 10: Brits are posh and Germans swill beer! And why you don't want to be banged up in the Immigration Detention Center
 

 

Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290785-rooster-reports-10-brits-are-posh-and-germans-swill-beer-and-why-you-dont-want-to-be-banged-up-in-the-immigration-detention-center/

 

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Three Foreign Customers in Patong Child Sexual Exploitation Case Arrested, Three Escape
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Three foreign customers have been arrested while three other foreign customers have escaped in a child sexual exploitation case in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290788-three-foreign-customers-in-patong-child-sexual-exploitation-case-arrested-three-escape/

 

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ASEAN steps in to try and moderate Thailand’s burning issue

By Peter Roche

 

PM2.5 air pollution in Chiang Rai PM2.5 air pollution in Chiang Rai

The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290789-asean-steps-in-to-try-and-moderate-thailand’s-burning-issue/

 

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Thai politician Chonsawat Asavahame dies of heatstroke in Buri Ram

 

 

Well-known politician from Samut Prakan province, Chonsawat Asavahame, died early this morning at a hospital in Buri Ram province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290817-thai-politician-chonsawat-asavahame-dies-of-heatstroke-in-buri-ram/