THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 13 April 2023

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Photo via ThaiRath

 

Thai man goes on rampage: Attacks 6 people after married woman rejected his advances

 

A Thai man went on the rampage, attacking six victims, including a couple after a married woman rejected his advances in the central province of Kanchanaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291934-thai-man-goes-on-rampage-attacks-6-people-after-married-woman-rejected-his-advances/

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Tyson Fury in Bangkok for One Night Only!

 

 

WBC Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Tyson Fury will be in Bangkok on the 8th June to be the main event for a Gala Dinner at the Millennium Hilton Hotel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291199-tyson-fury-in-bangkok-for-one-night-only/

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Speedboat explosion in southern Thailand kills 1, injures 1

 

 

An explosion on a tourist speedboat docked at a pier in Phang Nga province in southern Thailand injured two people, one of whom later passed away in the hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291936-speedboat-explosion-in-southern-thailand-kills-1-injures-1/

 

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Pheu Thai’s Promised Digital Wallet Merely Post-Election Payoff: Ex-Senator
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former senator Kaewsan Atibodhi. Photo: Thai Rath

 

FORMER SENATOR KAEWSAN Atibodhi said Wednesday (Apr.12) the Pheu Thai campaign-pledged 10,000-baht digital wallet for all adolescents and adults might merely be deemed as a post-election payoff.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291949-pheu-thai’s-promised-digital-wallet-merely-post-election-payoff-ex-senator/

 

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Move Forward Expects To Get 70-80 MPs
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former MP Viroj Lakkhanaadisorn seeking re-election under Move Forward tickets. Photo: Matichon

 

THE MOVE FORWARD is fairly expecting to get 70 to 80 MPs in the May 14 general election, said outspoken former MP Viroj Lakkhanaadisorn Wednesday (Apr.12).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291951-move-forward-expects-to-get-70-80-mps/

 

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Thailand criticized for returning Myanmar resistance members
by Miabell Mallikka

 

Human rights groups and opposition politicians in Thailand are criticizing the government for forcibly deporting three men. The men are allegedly members of an anti-government resistance movement in military-ruled Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291952-thailand-criticized-for-returning-myanmar-resistance-members/

 

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Police Don’t Believe 9near Hacker Bought Data From Dark Web
by TNR Staff

 

 

CYBER POLICE doubt that an army officer whose alias is 9near had purchased personal data of 55 million Thais from the dark web for 8,000 baht with the intention to resell online as claimed, Naewna newspaper said Wednesday (Apr. 12).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291953-police-don’t-believe-9near-hacker-bought-data-from-dark-web/

 

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Thailand’s March CCI Highest in 37 Months

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A survey showed on Tuesday (11 Apr) that Thailand’s consumer confidence index (CCI) reached a 37-month high in March, as government stimulus measures and a rebound in tourism revitalized economic activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291954-thailand’s-march-cci-highest-in-37-months/

 

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Pattaya Police Launch Random Nightclub Inspections to Maintain Peace During Songkran
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Police randomly searched multiple nightclubs last night, April 11th, to keep tourists secured and to make them feel safe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291956-pattaya-police-launch-random-nightclub-inspections-to-maintain-peace-during-songkran/

 

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Motorcyclist’s Fatal Crash Marks First Casualty in Chonburi’s Seven Dangerous Days Campaign
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: นักข่าว เมืองชล

Chonburi — A Thai man crashed his motorbike and passed away after drinking beer with friends in Chonburi, marking the first casualty for the province’s Seven Dangerous Days road-safety campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291959-motorcyclist’s-fatal-crash-marks-first-casualty-in-chonburi’s-seven-dangerous-days-campaign/

 

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Thai govt warns drivers to keep a brake on road mishaps during ‘Seven Deadly Days’ of Songkran Festival
by Bob Scott Bob Scott

 

 

The Thai government has issued a warning to drivers who are travelling during the Songkran Festival, urging them to be careful on the road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291963-thai-govt-warns-drivers-to-keep-a-brake-on-road-mishaps-during-‘seven-deadly-days’-of-songkran-festival/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 13 April 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291974-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-13-april-2023/

 

 

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Home alone: The elderly citizens being abandoned as population change grips Thailand

 

 

While family gatherings are common during the Songkran festival, many elderly Thais will be spending the holiday alone just as they do for the rest of the year. At the age of 74, Buakaew is one of them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291976-home-alone-the-elderly-citizens-being-abandoned-as-population-change-grips-thailand/

 

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"Rocketman" Eric Teboul taken to hospital after motorcycle collision with Russian tourist in Phuket

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A former world motorcycle racing champion with multiple speed records to his name has come a cropper on the Thai roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291977-rocketman-eric-teboul-taken-to-hospital-after-motorcycle-collision-with-russian-tourist-in-phuket/

 

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Millionaire US YouTuber in Thailand and rich girlfriend - It's true love and not just for content

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the continuing love affair of star US YouTuber "My Mate Nate" - AKA Nate Bartling - and his wealthy girlfriend Ava, or Pawornwan Verapuchong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291981-millionaire-us-youtuber-in-thailand-and-rich-girlfriend-its-true-love-and-not-just-for-content/

 

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Songkran reunion leads to murder after childhood friend attacks buddy with knife over drinks

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Childhood revenge!

Songkran is a time for family reunions but in Kalasin in the north east one meeting turned to murder as friends reminisced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291983-songkran-reunion-leads-to-murder-after-childhood-friend-attacks-buddy-with-knife-over-drinks/

 

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PHOTOS: Back to a splash! Thousands turn out to celebrate Songkran in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter 

 

Thousands for people descended on Hua Hin on Wednesday (April 12) to celebrate the Songkran festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291987-photos-back-to-a-splash-thousands-turn-out-to-celebrate-songkran-in-hua-hin/

 

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No obscenity and no nakedness! Foreign and Thai tourists warm up for Khao San water wars today

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported from Khao San Road yesterday in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291989-no-obscenity-and-no-nakedness-foreign-and-thai-tourists-warm-up-for-khao-san-water-wars-today/

 

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K-pop dance by Thai soldiers sparks controversy and admiration among netizens
By Petch Petpailin
 

Photo via Facebook/ Smile Army

Thai soldiers came under fire from Thai netizens after they danced to K-pop music in the Siam neighbourhood of Bangkok last weekend. The soldiers also had a few admirers and many praised the soldier group for their talent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291990-k-pop-dance-by-thai-soldiers-sparks-controversy-and-admiration-among-netizens/

 

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Water wars turn nasty in north: Five injured as fists and bottles thrown

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

What should be the joyous occasion of Songkran - the traditional Thai new year - turned into a melee in Lampang, northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291994-water-wars-turn-nasty-in-north-five-injured-as-fists-and-bottles-thrown/

 

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Claimants go to the ECD police after Ponzi scheme "friend" disappears

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Treacherous friend hunted!

 

Around twenty victims of an online Ponzi scheme went to the Economic Crime Division police in Bangkok yesterday to file a complaint.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291995-claimants-go-to-the-ecd-police-after-ponzi-scheme-friend-disappears/

 

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New plant species discovered in Thailand named after Blackpink’s Lisa
by Bob Scott

 

 

The discovery of a never seen before plant in Thailand has been named after Blackpink star Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291997-new-plant-species-discovered-in-thailand-named-after-blackpink’s-lisa/

 

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Happy Songkran, high-speed rail update, could Anutin be PM? : Tim Newton Today - April 13

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291998-happy-songkran-high-speed-rail-update-could-anutin-be-pm-tim-newton-today-april-13/

 

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Phuket marathon prepares to welcome 8,000 runners from over 40 countries

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon

One of Phuket’s longest-running sporting events expects to welcome more than 8,000 participants from over 40 countries when it takes place in June.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292000-phuket-marathon-prepares-to-welcome-8000-runners-from-over-40-countries/

 

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Apple making big move to Thailand as production shifts from China
by Bob Scott

 

 

Late last year, news broke that Apple Inc. was planning to shift production from China to Thailand, it now appears that this move is becoming a reality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292001-apple-making-big-move-to-thailand-as-production-shifts-from-china/

 

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Summer storms forecast for most of Thailand this weekend

 

 

Most of Thailand, except for the south, is expected to see summer storms this weekend, which will bring rain, strong winds and hail to some areas, according to the Meteorological Department today (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292002-summer-storms-forecast-for-most-of-thailand-this-weekend/

 

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Last group of refugees from Myanmar repatriated

 

 

The last group of 89 refugees, who fled the recent fighting in Myanmar near the Thailand’s western border, has been sent back to their homeland by the Thai army.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292004-last-group-of-refugees-from-myanmar-repatriated/

 

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Wildfire strikes Thai National Park, sparks regional eco-disaster
by Mitch Connor

 

A helicopter trying to control fire on Khao Tabaek mountain in Nakhon Nayok province. (Picture courtesy of Public Relations Department)

A ferocious wildfire has broken out in Khao Tabaek mountain in Nakhon Nayok province, and it’s not backing down.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292007-wildfire-strikes-thai-national-park-sparks-regional-eco-disaster/

 

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Risk of drowning, road accidents involving young children during Songkran highlighted

 

 

Parents are being advised to keep a close watch on their young children during the Songkran festival, during which they are at greater risk of drowning, electric shock or being hurt or even killed in road accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292010-risk-of-drowning-road-accidents-involving-young-children-during-songkran-highlighted/

 

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Rooster Reports 14: On success in the kingdom - forget the online envy and hatred and go for it in Thailand
 

 

Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292012-rooster-reports-14-on-success-in-the-kingdom-forget-the-online-envy-and-hatred-and-go-for-it-in-thailand/