THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 5 April 2023

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Forest park fires threaten lychee plantations in Chiang Rai province

 

 

Villagers in Mae Suai district of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai have been busy building firebreaks to protect their lychee plantations from forest fires in Doi Kat Phi forest park.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291277-forest-park-fires-threaten-lychee-plantations-in-chiang-rai-province/

 

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Bangkok Authorities Designate Alcohol-Free Songkran Zones

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement safety measures and designate alcohol-free areas in the capital to minimize road accidents and ensure public safety during the upcoming Songkran festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291279-bangkok-authorities-designate-alcohol-free-songkran-zones/

 

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Bangkok Creative City Dialogue: A Powerful Cooperation Between 10 Creative Cities Across 8 Countries

 

 

The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) or CEA, as a representing entity of UCCN – Bangkok City of Design under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), organized the Bangkok Creative City Dialogue under the theme “Becoming and Creating Impact as a Creative City.” 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291282-bangkok-creative-city-dialogue-a-powerful-cooperation-between-10-creative-cities-across-8-countries/

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New EEC Secretary-General Eyes Investment Increase

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee has welcomed its new secretary general, Mr. Chula Sukmanop. The new committee head said he was hoping to raise 2.2 trillion baht in investments in the EEC area by the year 2027.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291283-new-eec-secretary-general-eyes-investment-increase/

 

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Court Issues Order For 9near Website Shut Down

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The criminal court has issued an order to shut down the website 9near.org, believed to be linked to a hacker known as 9near who claims to be in possession of the personal data of 55 million people in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291284-court-issues-order-for-9near-website-shut-down/

 

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Airports expect nearly 2.4 million passengers, and 14,200 flights during Songkran

 

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An Airports of Thailand spokesperson says 14,220 flights, carrying 2.37 million passengers, are expected at 6 Thai airports during the Songkran holiday. AOT currently manages Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang (Chiang Rai), Phuket, and Hat Yai airports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291285-airports-expect-nearly-24-million-passengers-and-14200-flights-during-songkran/

 

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Young Korean Man Fakes His Own Abduction in Pattaya for Thai Girlfriend’s Expenses

 

 

A young Korean man living in Pattaya lied to his parents in South Korea about being abducted to get money to take care of his Thai girlfriend. Police who initially came to rescue him had to later arrest him for overstaying his visa.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291286-young-korean-man-fakes-his-own-abduction-in-pattaya-for-thai-girlfriend’s-expenses/

 

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Pattaya Police Apprehend 7 Illegal Migrant Workers at Fresh Market

 

 

Police working with Immigration arrested seven illegal migrant workers coming from Thailand’s neighboring countries. The workers were captured at Amorn Nakorn fresh market, one of the biggest fresh markets in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291287-pattaya-police-apprehend-7-illegal-migrant-workers-at-fresh-market/

 

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Wastewater still polluting Kamala Beach, despite Phuket officials promising action

 

Dirty water flows into sea at Kamala Beach

 

Foul smelling wastewater is continuing to flow across the sand at Kamala Beach, a week after Phuket officials vowed to take action, both in Patong and Kamala. The Phuket News has spoken to a long-term expat in the Kamala area who says the situation is having a serious effect on business.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291288-wastewater-still-polluting-kamala-beach-despite-phuket-officials-promising-action/

 

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People with disabilities and voting – What can be done better?

 

 

As Thailand’s General Election 2023 is drawing near, it may seem to be a matter of personal choice whether to exercise our right to vote but, for people with disabilities and the elderly with physical limitations, there are complications. For them, it is not just about their will or right to vote, but also having access to the facilities throughout the voting procedure that ensure their ability to vote.  

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291289-people-with-disabilities-and-voting-–-what-can-be-done-better/

 

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Toll Fee Waived during Songkran Holiday

 

 

BANGKOK, April 5 (TNA) – The Cabinet approved an exemption of toll fee for Burapha Withi Expressway and Motorway No. 9 Kanchanaphisek Road (Bang Phli – Suk Sawat) during Songkran Holiday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291291-toll-fee-waived-during-songkran-holiday/

 

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Police seize large cache of narcotics during weeklong operation

 

 

Thai anti-narcotics police have seized large quantities of drugs, including 19 million meth pills, and arrested 15 suspects in operations in northern and north-eastern provinces between March 28th and April 4th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291295-police-seize-large-cache-of-narcotics-during-weeklong-operation/

 

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Hazardous industrial waste dumped in old landfill in Ayutthaya

 

 

Hazardous industrial waste has recently been found dumped into an old landfill in Phachi district of Ayutthaya province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291296-hazardous-industrial-waste-dumped-in-old-landfill-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Pheu Thai Party unveils its three prime ministerial candidates

 

 

The Pheu Thai party officially submitted its list of three prime ministerial candidates to the Election Commission today (Wednesday) at Bangkok City Hall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291301-pheu-thai-party-unveils-its-three-prime-ministerial-candidates/

 

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Court bars Chuwit from campaigning against Bhumjaithai over its cannabis policy

 

 

Thailand’s Civil Court issued an injunction today (Wednesday) barring Chuwit Kamolvisit from campaigning against the Bhumjaithai party over its cannabis policy, pending the outcome of a defamation lawsuit, filed against the self-styled whistle blower by the party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291304-court-bars-chuwit-from-campaigning-against-bhumjaithai-over-its-cannabis-policy/

 

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A Guide to Ten Top Songkran 2023 Events in Pattaya You Must Not Miss!

 

 

The following are just ten of the Songkran festival sites that will be taking place in and around the Pattaya area this year for the first full Songkran since 2019 after years of pandemic restrictions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291305-a-guide-to-ten-top-songkran-2023-events-in-pattaya-you-must-not-miss/

 

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