THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 April 2023

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Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

 

Bangkok taxi driver condemned for ripping off foreign tourists

 

Thai netizens condemned a Bangkok taxi driver for ripping off two foreign tourists. The driver was caught on a viral video charging the tourists 700 baht for about a 7 kilometre trip which was considered almost seven times more expensive than the standard fare.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292336-bangkok-taxi-driver-condemned-for-ripping-off-foreign-tourists/

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Pattaya Police Assist Intoxicated Foreigner Who Stabbed Himself

 

 

Pattaya Police and rescue workers assisted an unidentified male foreigner who stabbed himself and suffered non-fatal injuries at 1 AM today, April 17th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292334-pattaya-police-assist-intoxicated-foreigner-who-stabbed-himself/

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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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Ministry of Public Health bracing for anticipated rise in COVID-19 cases

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has taken steps to cope with an anticipated upsurge in COVID-19 infections after the Songkran celebrations, as eight Omicron XBB.1.16 cases are found in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292359-ministry-of-public-health-bracing-for-anticipated-rise-in-covid-19-cases/

 

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Myanmar Man Found Dead, Likely Infected With New Omicron Strain
by TNR Staff

 

 

A MYANMAR man was found dead in his room in the Sathorn area after celebrating Songkran with his friends and it is suspected that he was infected with the new Omicron subvariant XBB. 1.16, Thai Rath newspaper said Monday afternoon (Apr. 17).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292360-myanmar-man-found-dead-likely-infected-with-new-omicron-strain/

 

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Pheu Thai’s Popularity Might Ebb Over Digital Wallet Policy
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

A representative image of Pheu Thai’s  campaign-pledged 10,000-baht digital wallet policy. Credit: Matichon

 

THE PHEU THAI COULD probably lose their sustained popularity among constituents nationwide should the liberal party have to borrow money to fund their campaign-pledged 10,000-baht digital wallet policy, partisan sources said Monday (Apr.17).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292361-pheu-thai’s-popularity-might-ebb-over-digital-wallet-policy/

 

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Officials report 42 accidents, 44 injuries and 2 deaths on Prachuap’s roads between April 11-16
By Online Reporter 

 

 
Officials have announced the number of accidents and fatalities which occurred on roads throughout the first six days of the Prachuap Khiri Khan during Songkran.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292362-officials-report-42-accidents-44-injuries-and-2-deaths-on-prachuap’s-roads-between-april-11-16/

 

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Famous Japanese Adult Movie Star ‘Eimi Fukada’ Spotted at Pattaya Rolling Loud
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: eimi0318

Pattaya — A famous JAV porn star Eimi Fukada was in attendance at Rolling Loud Thailand that just ended last weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292363-famous-japanese-adult-movie-star-‘eimi-fukada’-spotted-at-pattaya-rolling-loud/

 

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In Total, 44 Road Accidents in Six Days of Phuket Songkran’s Seven Days of Danger Road Accidents Campaign
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket has announced in total 44 road accidents in six days (April 11th – April 16th) in Songkran’s Seven Days of Danger road accidents campaign (April 11th to April 17th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292364-in-total-44-road-accidents-in-six-days-of-phuket-songkran’s-seven-days-of-danger-road-accidents-campaign/

 

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Songkran Storms, over a Thousand Families Suffer Home Damage
By Adam Judd

 

 

Northeast Thailand – Strong winds during Songkran have damaged the homes of more than 1,700 families in the northeast of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292365-songkran-storms-over-a-thousand-families-suffer-home-damage/

 

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Top 10 reasons to retire in Thailand in 2023
by Kriti Sharma

 

Photo; Freepik

Known for its beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage, and affordable cost of living, people are now considering the benefit to retire in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292366-top-10-reasons-to-retire-in-thailand-in-2023/

 

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How can I be eligible for O visa in Thailand?
by Kriti Sharma

 

Photo: Freepik

Thailand is a popular destination for expats, digital nomads, and retirees looking for a new adventure. To stay in Thailand for an extended period, a non-immigrant visa is required, with several categories to choose from.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292366-top-10-reasons-to-retire-in-thailand-in-2023/?do=findComment&comment=18024132

 

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Long Term Visa: Importance of Thailand’s 90-Day Reporting
by Kriti Sharma 

 

Photo: Freepik

The 90-day reporting is a requirement for foreigners staying in Thailand for an extended period of time. It is a process where non-Thai nationals need to report their current residential address and other personal information to the immigration authorities every 90 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292366-top-10-reasons-to-retire-in-thailand-in-2023/?do=findComment&comment=18024138

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 18 April 2023

 

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1292376-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-18-april-2023/

 

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NCB: West African gangs in Thailand behind post pandemic increase in drug smuggling into Thailand

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Hidden in a secret compartment

 

The secretary of the Narcotics Control Board Wanchai Chaimongkhon said that West African gangs were behind an increase in the smuggling of cocaine into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292378-ncb-west-african-gangs-in-thailand-behind-post-pandemic-increase-in-drug-smuggling-into-thailand/

 

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Stray bullets injure four in Bangkok, ‘body in a box’ kidnap : Tim Newton Today - April 18

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292381-stray-bullets-injure-four-in-bangkok-‘body-in-a-box’-kidnap-tim-newton-today-april-18/

 

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Former beauty queen contestant and other gang members arrested after Chinese man's abduction

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on developments after a 33 year old Chinese man was abducted from a luxury condo in the Lumpini area of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292382-former-beauty-queen-contestant-and-other-gang-members-arrested-after-chinese-mans-abduction/

 

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Jetski and boat rush to rescue downed paraglider in Mekong River - he dies in hospital

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath had a video of a rescue attempt of a 39 year old paraglider (paramotor) enthusiast who plummeted into the Mekhong River.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292385-jetski-and-boat-rush-to-rescue-downed-paraglider-in-mekong-river-he-dies-in-hospital/

 

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PM Warns Public of New Narcotic Drug
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned the Thai public of a new narcotic drug being sold on social media, while urging officials to monitor the situation closely. Anyone found guilty of sharing or posting content advertising the use of narcotics will face a prison sentence of up to 2 years or a 200,000 baht fine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292387-pm-warns-public-of-new-narcotic-drug/

 

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ACT report exposes a decade of corruption involving politicians in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thai-Asia Bulletin.

The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) recently published a report detailing graft cases involving politicians over the past decade. The most significant financial loss, amounting to 130 billion baht, was caused by the rice-pledging scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292388-act-report-exposes-a-decade-of-corruption-involving-politicians-in-thailand/

 

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Chuwit takes his anti-weed crusade to south - Muslim leaders agree but protestors say they've "lost faith"

 

Daily News Thai Capton: "Chana people don't want liberalization" and won't wait

 

Daily News reported on the latest leg of Chuwit Kamolwisit's anti-marijuana crusade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292389-chuwit-takes-his-anti-weed-crusade-to-south-muslim-leaders-agree-but-protestors-say-theyve-lost-faith/

 

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Monks attack each other at cremation in argument over seating

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a cremation ceremony in Surin on Friday in which two monks attacked each other in full view of other clergy and relatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292390-monks-attack-each-other-at-cremation-in-argument-over-seating/

 

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Thailand and Russia will hold high level talks later this month

 

 

Thailand and Russia will hold a Joint Thai-Russian Commission on Bilateral Cooperation in Bangkok on April 26th and 27th to strengthen cooperation of mutual interest, according to an informed source. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292391-thailand-and-russia-will-hold-high-level-talks-later-this-month/

 

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Viral Video: Farang praises Thai kindness after Songkran flip-flop mishap

 

Daily News Thai Caption: "Farang" praises Thai kindness
 

A video featuring a foreigner's Songkran mishap on TikTok garnered half a million likes and thousands of comments and shares.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292395-viral-video-farang-praises-thai-kindness-after-songkran-flip-flop-mishap/

 

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Former Kiwi PM commends Thailand for cannabis decriminalisation

by Mitch Connor 

 

 

Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister and a current member of the International Commission Against the Death Penalty, applauded Thailand for decriminalising cannabis. However, she also urged the country to put an end to capital punishment, particularly for drug-related offences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292396-former-kiwi-pm-commends-thailand-for-cannabis-decriminalisation/

 

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Overcharging, drugs and weapons: Police arrest 30 motorbike taxi ‘Win’ drivers in Bangkok
by leah

 

Photo via Bang Sue Police Station

Thai police cracked down on naughty ‘Win’ motorbike taxi drivers in Bangkok, Thailand, on the weekend and found no shortage of criminal activity. During April 15-17, police arrested 30 ‘Win’ drivers for a wide range of offences, mostly for overcharging passengers, but also for carrying weapons, drugs, and other traffic violations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292398-overcharging-drugs-and-weapons-police-arrest-30-motorbike-taxi-‘win’-drivers-in-bangkok/

 

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Thailand braces for scorching summer as El Nino brings climate change to forefront
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya One.

 

Climate experts are warning that Thailand will experience hotter and drier conditions in the upcoming months as a result of El Nino weather patterns, and they caution that this is just the start of the impact of climate change.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292399-thailand-braces-for-scorching-summer-as-el-nino-brings-climate-change-to-forefront/

 

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Kenyan woman arrested for smuggling cocaine into Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามยาเสพติด

The Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) apprehended a Kenyan woman at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday for smuggling cocaine into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292378-ncb-west-african-gangs-in-thailand-behind-post-pandemic-increase-in-drug-smuggling-into-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18024967

 

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Thailand Becomes Major Link in Regional EV Supply Chain
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - As Japanese, Chinese and South Korean electrical vehicle (EV) makers race to launch production bases in Southeast Asia, Thailand and Indonesia are becoming two prime destinations for investments in EV parts and materials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292403-thailand-becomes-major-link-in-regional-ev-supply-chain/

 

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96.69 percent of cases taken to court during Songkran involved drunk driving

 

 

8,575 drunk driving cases represented 96.69% percent of all motoring related cases taken to court by the police during the seven days of Songkran celebrations, seeking to have the drivers be placed on probation, according to the Department of Probation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292404-9669-percent-of-cases-taken-to-court-during-songkran-involved-drunk-driving/