THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 13 April 2023

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Thai authorities offer ฿3k cash reward for information on illegal road racing

 

 

Individuals who provide information to the police about illegal road racing, which leads to the arrest of the offenders, can claim a cash reward of 3,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292015-thai-authorities-offer-฿3k-cash-reward-for-information-on-illegal-road-racing/

 

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Chiang Mai residents and tourists brave choking air pollution to celebrate Songkran

 

 

Apparently undeterred by the excessive PM2.5 air pollution, many residents and tourists, both Thai and foreign, spilled onto the Chiang Mai’s main roads this morning (Thursday) to celebrate the Songkran festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292026-chiang-mai-residents-and-tourists-brave-choking-air-pollution-to-celebrate-songkran/

 

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Police Sound Alarm on Songkran Fraudsters

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - After nearly 5,300 fraud cases were reported last week, the Royal Thai Police is urging the public to be on alert against online scammers during the Songkran holidays.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292027-police-sound-alarm-on-songkran-fraudsters/

 

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PTT and Saudi Company to Invest in Green Hydrogen

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT Group plans to invest US$7 billion in producing "green" hydrogen with ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy business, with the goal of powering electric vehicles in Southeast Asia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292028-ptt-and-saudi-company-to-invest-in-green-hydrogen/

 

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SRT Launches Free Shuttle Service Linking Two Primary Rail Terminals

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has launched a free shuttle service that connects Hua Lamphong Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, providing a convenient and cost-effective travel option for passengers in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292029-srt-launches-free-shuttle-service-linking-two-primary-rail-terminals/

 

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Thailand and Regional Neighbors to Jointly Address Cross-Border Haze

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized that Thailand and its neighboring countries are committed to addressing the escalating issue of transboundary haze.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292030-thailand-and-regional-neighbors-to-jointly-address-cross-border-haze/

 

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NACC and BMA Promote Anti-Corruption Practices

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has teamed up with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to promote anti-corruption practices that call for cooperation from both the government and the public.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292031-nacc-and-bma-promote-anti-corruption-practices/

 

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More Than 100,000 Thais Register for Overseas Voting

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 100,000 Thais have registered to vote from abroad, according to a report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292032-more-than-100000-thais-register-for-overseas-voting/

 

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Hundreds of probation orders handed out to drunk, reckless Songkran drivers

 

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As Songkran kicks off, the police are busy cracking down on dangerous or reckless driving behaviour, with hundreds of probation orders handed out already. According to a Coconuts report, over 300 offenders have received the court-mandated orders so far.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292034-hundreds-of-probation-orders-handed-out-to-drunk-reckless-songkran-drivers/

 

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From Songkran splashes to handcuffs: Two Hong Kong men arrested for shooting humourless cops with water

 

 

Millions of people all over Thailand today are celebrating Songkran with water fights but spare a thought for two men in Hong Kong unfortunate enough to encounter some humourless cops while celebrating the Thai New Year. The pair were arrested by the party-pooping officers for disorderly conduct after they fired water guns at them at a Songkran event on Sunday in Kowloon City, a district that many people call “Little Thailand.”

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292035-from-songkran-splashes-to-handcuffs-two-hong-kong-men-arrested-for-shooting-humourless-cops-with-water/

 

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Koh Lan Faces Water Shortage as Daily Tourist Arrivals Surge

 

 

PATTAYA (NNT) - Koh Lan, a well-known tourist destination off the coast of Pattaya, is experiencing a water shortage due to a significant increase in daily visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292036-koh-lan-faces-water-shortage-as-daily-tourist-arrivals-surge/

 

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Argument Over Barking Dog Leads to Violent Shooting in Huay Yai, Chonburi

 

 

A road rage incident that stemmed originally from an argument about a barking dog between Chonburi neighbors led to a violent fight and shooting last night, April 12th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292038-argument-over-barking-dog-leads-to-violent-shooting-in-huay-yai-chonburi/

 

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Khon Kaen U’s designs latest version of pressure relief bed for the bed-ridden

 

 

The Faculty of Medical Technology at Khon Kaen University has recently developed the third version of its pressure relief bed for patients with pressure sores.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292039-khon-kaen-u’s-designs-latest-version-of-pressure-relief-bed-for-the-bed-ridden/

 

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Beware of passport scam targeting British nationals in Thailand warns UK Foreign Office

 

 

The British Foreign Office issued a warning to both UK residents and expats in Thailand about a passport scam that is currently targeting British nationals in the kingdom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292040-beware-of-passport-scam-targeting-british-nationals-in-thailand-warns-uk-foreign-office/

 

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Thai Election Commission defends foreign visit by six of its commissioners

 

 

The Office of the Election Commission has defended the overseas trip by six of its commissioners against criticism that such a visit at this time, when election is just around the corner, may affect the EC’s election preparations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292044-thai-election-commission-defends-foreign-visit-by-six-of-its-commissioners/

 

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Mae Chan district hospital now safe from forest fires

 

 

The Mae Chan district hospital in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai is operating as normal, even though forest fires are only about 1.5 km away. An evacuation plan is in place in case of an emergency, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292045-mae-chan-district-hospital-now-safe-from-forest-fires/

 

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