THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 20 April 2023

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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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Opposition builds to the magic of Khaosad 420 on World Cannabis Day

 

Photo via guillenperez

 

In celebration of World Cannabis Day on April 20, an event called Khaosad 420 is scheduled to take place on Khao San Road and Ram Buttri Road in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292543-opposition-builds-to-the-magic-of-khaosad-420-on-world-cannabis-day/

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American Tourist Drowns in Krabi, Thailand

By Adam Judd

 

 

Krabi – An American tourist drowned at the Viking Cave near Phi Phi Island in Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292550-american-tourist-drowns-in-krabi-thailand/

 

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Thai Health Experts Alleviate Public Concerns About New Covid-19 Variant
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Thai health experts came out to soothe public concerns about a new strain of Covid-19, explaining that while it may be more transmissible than previous variants, it is still not a major concern.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292552-thai-health-experts-alleviate-public-concerns-about-new-covid-19-variant/

 

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Two Alleged Gunmen in Connection to Bangkok Shooting Arrested
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Khaosod Online

 

Bangkok — Two alleged gunmen in connection with injuring four people by gunshots at Bangkok’s bustling entertainment hotspot, Royal City Avenue (RCA), on April 17th have been apprehended by authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292553-two-alleged-gunmen-in-connection-to-bangkok-shooting-arrested/

 

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Oil Found on Beach After Samui Ferry Partially Submerged
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Donsak, Surat Thani-An oil stain was found on a beach in Donsak after a Samui ferry was partially submerged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292554-oil-found-on-beach-after-samui-ferry-partially-submerged/

 

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Body of Fisherman Found After Boat Capsizes During Storm near Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui, Surat Thani – The body of a missing fisherman was found after a fishing boat capsized during a storm near Samui Island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292555-body-of-fisherman-found-after-boat-capsizes-during-storm-near-samui-island/

 

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Thai Chinese criminal matriarch has built a safe empire and fortune for her three Thai children 
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

This week Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn (right) warned that Thailand must stem the flow of criminal elements from China into Thailand as he detailed the extraordinary case of criminal mastermind Ms Navaporn Phakiatsakul (left) who was arrested by police in raids on April 8th last linked to an extensive transnational surrogacy operation. General Surachate detailed how, from nothing in 1988/1989, as a Chinese immigrant, Ms Navaporn has built a multi-billion baht legitimate empire for her three Thai children now beyond the reach of authorities and law enforcement despite her arrest.

Deputy National Police Chief raises a red flag as he advises that unless the flow of Chinese criminality into Thailand which has been ongoing for decades is turned off, the country’s foreign tourism is at risk and also, in a very real sense, its national security due to the use of surrogate children and other devices by Chinese criminal masterminds to subvert Thai laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292556-thai-chinese-criminal-matriarch-has-built-a-safe-empire-and-fortune-for-her-three-thai-children/

 

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No Party Looking To Set Up Minority Government: Prawit
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan, centre in above photo, campaigning recently. Top photo: Matichon, Photo: Thai Rath

 

PALANG PRACHARATH leader Prawit Wongsuwan said today (Apr.19) no party contesting the May 14 general election, especially his own, is looking to set up or join in a minority government only to run the country in a precarious fashion.

 

Full  story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292557-no-party-looking-to-set-up-minority-government-prawit/

 

 

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Palang Pracharath Will Very Likely Do Better Than Ruam Thai Sang Chart: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan, left, and caretaker prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE PALANG PRACHARATH will very likely get more MPs than the Ruam Thai Sang Chart in the May 14 general election but not enough to become core of government, predicted a Chulalongkorn political scientist Wednesday (Apr.19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292558-palang-pracharath-will-very-likely-do-better-than-ruam-thai-sang-chart-academic/

 

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Thief Blatantly Robs Dozens of Gold Necklaces from Rayong Gold Shop
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Rayong — A thief robbed a gold shop in Rayong province today and stole dozens of gold necklaces before escaping.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292559-thief-blatantly-robs-dozens-of-gold-necklaces-from-rayong-gold-shop/

 

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Prevent your retirement visa in Thailand from expiring
by Kriti Sharma 

 

Photo: Freepik

With the availability of a Retirement Visa in Thailand, it becomes possible for retirees to reside in the country long-term and enjoy all the perks it has to offer. However, like all good things, a retirement visa comes with an expiration date, and understanding the implications of a retirement visa expiring is crucial for those planning to settle down in this Southeast Asian haven. In this guide, we will explore the options to avoid your retirement visa from expiring.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292560-prevent-your-retirement-visa-in-thailand-from-expiring/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 20 April 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292567-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-20-april-2023/

 

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Thailand sounds alarm as Arcturus strain arrives just in time for Songkran

 

 

Thailand is once again on the defensive against COVID-19 after laboratory tests showed that the new, more contagious subvariant XBB.1.16 has landed on these shores.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292570-thailand-sounds-alarm-as-arcturus-strain-arrives-just-in-time-for-songkran/

 

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Phanaeng Curry making part of DSD Thai cooking training

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour is capitalizing on the popularity of Thailand’s Phanaeng Curry dish. The Department of Skill Development has included Phanaeng Curry making part of its applied Thai cuisine cooking class.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292578-phanaeng-curry-making-part-of-dsd-thai-cooking-training/

 

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Arrests In Hua Hin Following A Bizarre Tale Of A Kidnapping Gone Wrong

by Editor

 

 
In a story that once again demonstrates that real life is often stranger than fiction, police have arrested six suspects for the alleged kidnapping of a Chinese businessman and the payment of a four million baht ransom demand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292382-former-beauty-queen-contestant-and-other-gang-members-arrested-after-chinese-mans-abduction/?do=findComment&comment=18029410

 

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300 baht arrival tax shelved, Thai tourism arrival numbers sag : Tim Newton Today - April 20

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292579-300-baht-arrival-tax-shelved-thai-tourism-arrival-numbers-sag-tim-newton-today-april-20/

 

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Campaign policies to combat Thailand’s multibillion-baht corruption problem
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Thais’ tolerance for deep-seated corruption appears to be wearing thin, putting pressure on political parties to stop paying lip service to the problem and start rolling out tangible solutions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292581-campaign-policies-to-combat-thailand’s-multibillion-baht-corruption-problem/

 

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Woman Who Defrauded New Zealand Ambassador Caught After 14 Years
by TNR Staff

 

The suspect charged with scamming the New Zealand ambassador was arrested. Photo: Naewna

 

A THAI woman who was part of a gang that had defrauded the New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand in 2008 by making a fake copy of his credit card and spending over 10 million baht was arrested yesterday after 14 years on the run, Naewna newspaper said Wednesday (Apr. 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292583-woman-who-defrauded-new-zealand-ambassador-caught-after-14-years/

 

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British man accused of setting fire to hotel in Chiang Mai
by Petch Petpailin

 

 

A British man last night was accused of starting a fire at The Y Smart Hotel in Chiang Mai after having a heated argument with a receptionist. Fortunately, six Thai and foreign guests were rescued from the building unharmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292584-british-man-accused-of-setting-fire-to-hotel-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Net idol found dead in Bangkok condo abused by air force cadet ex-boyfriend
by leah

 

 

UPDATE

A close friend disclosed evidence that “Gigi”, the Thai net idol who was found dead in her rented condo room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292585-net-idol-found-dead-in-bangkok-condo-abused-by-air-force-cadet-ex-boyfriend/

 

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Promises of a corruption-free Thailand: Will political parties deliver their election pledges?
by Bob Scott

 

 

For more than a century, corruption, graft, kickbacks, and bribery have been entrenched in the culture of Thailand. However, political parties in anticipation of the upcoming May 14 General Election are promising to eradicate these issues in their election pledges. But will they?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292581-campaign-policies-to-combat-thailand’s-multibillion-baht-corruption-problem/?do=findComment&comment=18029541

 

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Decapitated Dugong found on beach in Krabi province

 

 

A female dugong was found dead with its head missing on the beach in Nua Khlong district of Thailand’s southern province of Krabi yesterday (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292586-decapitated-dugong-found-on-beach-in-krabi-province/

 

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Thailand’s Northern regions to experience decrease in air pollution due to rainfall
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: ASEAN NOW Thailand

Air pollution in Thailand’s northern regions is expected to decrease between Friday and Monday due to rainfall, bringing relief to an area where over 2.4 million people have experienced health problems connected to smog, according to the Public Health Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292587-thailand’s-northern-regions-to-experience-decrease-in-air-pollution-due-to-rainfall/

 

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Bomb attack in southern Thailand injures 8 police officers
by leah

 

 

Eight police officers from Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani province, southern Thailand, were injured in a bomb attack while on patrol last night. Two police vehicles were damaged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292589-bomb-attack-in-southern-thailand-injures-8-police-officers/

 

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Temporary Covid-19 surge may result in 10,000 daily cases
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of UNICEF Thailand/Preechapanich

A new wave of Covid-19 infections is expected to bring daily cases to 5,000-10,000, but a swift decline in numbers is predicted thereafter, according to Dr Nitipatana Chierakul, Head of the Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis Division at the Faculty of Medicine in Siriraj Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292570-thailand-sounds-alarm-as-arcturus-strain-arrives-just-in-time-for-songkran/?do=findComment&comment=18029647

 

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Nok Air makes final flight to Mae Hong Son in northern Thailand
by leah

 

 

Nok Air flew from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son Airport in northern Thailand for the final time yesterday, bidding farewell to the route for good. The province, home to the popular backpacker town Pai, is now only accessible by road since Nok Air was the only airline servicing the airport commercially.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292591-nok-air-makes-final-flight-to-mae-hong-son-in-northern-thailand/

 

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Police request AI assistance for crime solving
by Mitch Connor

 

 

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are urging for an enhancement of the Immigration Bureau’s biometric identification systems using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to aid in the tracking and monitoring of international criminals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292592-police-request-ai-assistance-for-crime-solving/

 

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Migrant workers fill gap in Thailand’s tourism and service sectors due to labour shortage
by Mitch Connor 

 

PHOTO: Unsplash

Migrant workers are increasingly filling roles in Thailand‘s tourism and service sectors, due to a chronic manpower shortage, according to Tanit Sorat, deputy chairman of the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT). The labour shortage is the result of new Thai graduates choosing freelance jobs and the country’s ageing population.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292593-migrant-workers-fill-gap-in-thailand’s-tourism-and-service-sectors-due-to-labour-shortage/

 

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Tourism to Thailand’s Koh Kradan jumps sixfold after winning title as best beach on earth
by leah 

 

Photo via BangkokBizNews

Thailand’s Koh Kradan island in Trang province is welcoming more than 2000 tourists per day since the island was voted ‘best beach on earth‘ by the UK website World Beach Guide last month, according to Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292595-tourism-to-thailand’s-koh-kradan-jumps-sixfold-after-winning-title-as-best-beach-on-earth/