THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 14 April 2023

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Songkran celebrations turn sour: Over 100 lives lost, 1,000 injured in road accidents

 

People enjoy splashing water in Muang district of Phitsanulok yesterday. Picture courtesy of Chinnawat Singha

 

According to the Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Boontham Lertsukheekasem, 114 fatalities and 1,064 injuries were recorded due to road accidents nationwide during the Songkran holiday. Between Tuesday and Thursday, there were 1,055 traffic incidents leading to these casualties a report today revealed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292122-songkran-celebrations-turn-sour-over-100-lives-lost-1000-injured-in-road-accidents/

 

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Zoos in Thailand and Vietnam collaborate to protect endangered cranes

 

A pair of Eastern Sarus Cranes is seen in their natural habitat. Picture courtesy of Sarus Crane Reintroduction Project.

 

The Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) is joining forces with the Vietnam Zoos Association to increase the Eastern Sarus Crane population in Vietnam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292123-zoos-in-thailand-and-vietnam-collaborate-to-protect-endangered-cranes/

 

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PM Prayut to join 10 UTN rallies in push for election victory

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (centre), out campaigning in Bangkok on April 7. Picture courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill.

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to attend at least 10 campaign rallies across Thailand, hosted by the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in preparation for the May 14 General Election. As the UTN’s chief strategist, the 69 year old Gen. Prayut will start his campaign tour in Bangkok, and will put on festival attire to participate in Songkran festivities alongside residents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292124-pm-prayut-to-join-10-utn-rallies-in-push-for-election-victory/

 

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Legend Siam Pattaya Sets New World Record for Performing Thai Greeting

 

 

Legend Siam Pattaya has set a new Guinness World Record by collectively performing a Thai greeting (wai) along with saying “Sawasdee (hello) Welcome to Thailand” with 500 attendees.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292126-legend-siam-pattaya-sets-new-world-record-for-performing-thai-greeting/

 

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Conflicting data on Songkran road accidents as Phuket records “first” death

 

PHOTO: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

At a meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday morning, officials were presented with the latest tally of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities on day 2 of the Songkran road safety campaign.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292127-conflicting-data-on-songkran-road-accidents-as-phuket-records-“first”-death/

 

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Phuket officials vow to crack down on operators renting bikes to unlicenced tourists

 

PHOTO: Flickr/thewoah

 

Phuket officials have (once again) vowed to crack down on motorbike renters who provide bikes to tourists who don’t have a valid licence. On Wednesday, provincial governor Narong Woonciew chaired a meeting attended by Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodrabam and the head of the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Udomporn Kan. Also present were the heads of other relevant government agencies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292129-phuket-officials-vow-to-crack-down-on-operators-renting-bikes-to-unlicenced-tourists/

 

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Three police officers injured in insurgent attack in Narathiwat province

 

 

Three police officers were injured when an unknown number of southern insurgents attacked their outpost, in Su-ngai Padi district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat, with automatic gunfire and pipe bombs last night (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292136-three-police-officers-injured-in-insurgent-attack-in-narathiwat-province/

 

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Seven of Thailand’s political parties unveil their environmental policies

 

 

Seven political parties recently presented their various environmental policies for Bangkok and the rest of the country to Thai PBS.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292137-seven-of-thailand’s-political-parties-unveil-their-environmental-policies/

 

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Tourism officials say domestic visitors making up bulk of Songkran tourists

 

PHOTO: Flickr/dominique cappronnier

 

Tourism representatives say most of Thailand’s Songkran tourists are domestic, while most international visitors are from neighbouring countries, where Thailand is a short haul destination. Thaneth Tantipiriyakij from the Phuket Tourist Association says he expects 40% of tourists visiting Phuket this year to be Thai, compared to 30% in 2019.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292138-tourism-officials-say-domestic-visitors-making-up-bulk-of-songkran-tourists/

 

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Thai PM celebrates Songkran on Khao San Road

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha surprised many Songkran revellers on Khao San Road this afternoon (Friday), sporting a colourful shirt and wielding a water gun.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292140-thai-pm-celebrates-songkran-on-khao-san-road/

 

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Pattaya motorcycle taxi rider threatens to kill 2 foreigners over fare dispute

 

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya Mail.

 

Pattaya Police yesterday arrested a Thai motorcycle taxi rider after he turned into a knife-wielding thug after a row with two foreign passengers over fare prices. According to reports, the taxi driver threatened to kill both foreigners during the altercation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292141-pattaya-motorcycle-taxi-rider-threatens-to-kill-2-foreigners-over-fare-dispute/

 

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