THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 21 April 2023

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Thailand’s Som Tam voted 6th best salad in the world

 

Northeast Thailand’s “som tam,” aka spicy papaya salad, was voted sixth best salad in the world by online food guide TasteAtlas. Another Thai dish, phla kung, also won accolades, coming in ninth place.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292632-thailand’s-som-tam-voted-6th-best-salad-in-the-world/

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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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Sales of Alcoholic Beverages During Songkran Soar by 30%
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — Thailand has seen a 30% surge in booze sales during the recent Songkran festival in contrast to a declined number of drunk traffic accidents nationally during the festival year over year, according to Thanakorn Kuptachit, an advisor to the Thai Alcohol Business Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292654-sales-of-alcoholic-beverages-during-songkran-soar-by-30/

 

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Belgian and French Men Plunge from Same Pattaya Condo in Separate Incidents and Pass Away
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A 52-year-old Belgian man and an 81-year-old French man died by suicide by plunging from a condominium in Pattaya. The two separate accidents coincidentally happened at the same condo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292655-belgian-and-french-men-plunge-from-same-pattaya-condo-in-separate-incidents-and-pass-away/

 

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3 Hurt As Aluminium Sheet Falls From Hospital Building Under Construction
by TNR Staff 

 

The damage caused by the aluminium sheet that plunged down a building being constructed at Chulalongkorn Hospital. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

PEOPLE fled in panic after an aluminium sheet being hoisted up a building under construction at Chulalongkorn Hospital suddenly fell to the ground at 4 p.m. Thursday (Apr. 20) injuring three people and damaging a police sedan parked upfront, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292656-3-hurt-as-aluminium-sheet-falls-from-hospital-building-under-construction/

 

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Thailand’s General Election: Can the Winner Really Take All?
The opposition Pheu Thai Party is well placed to win the May 14 polls. But will it be able to form government?

By Punchada Sirivunnabood

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leading prime ministerial candidate of the opposition Pheu Thai Party, speaks at a campaign rally on March 30, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Ing Shinawatra

On April 5, Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai Party announced at a rally that the party would not join the pro-military Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in forming a coalition government after next month’s general election, despite rumors to the contrary.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292660-thailand’s-general-election-can-the-winner-really-take-all/

 

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Amid joints and cookies, marijuana business booms in Thailand
By Nayara Batschke

 

A foreigner customer sits in front of Royal Queen Seeds, on the so-called 420 World Cannabis Day in Bangkok, Thailand, 20 April 2023. EFE-EPA/NARONG SANGNAK

 

Bangkok, (EFE).- Home delivery services, interactive maps with online products, relaxation spas and stores with brownies, cookies and joints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292661-amid-joints-and-cookies-marijuana-business-booms-in-thailand/

 

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Severe thunderstorm devastates Mor Lam stage in NE Thailand

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On Thursday 20th, a severe thunderstorm caused chaos at a free concert in Bueng Kan Province, where the popular Mor Lam Band "Rabbit Rhetoric" was scheduled to perform at Thai Ban TV Co., Ltd. across from Pak Khat Kindergarten School.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292662-severe-thunderstorm-devastates-mor-lam-stage-in-ne-thailand/

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Netflix with ads arrives: What you need to know
Netflix just made some welcome improvements to its new ad-supported tier. Here's the scoop on what's changed.

 

By Ben Patterson

 

Image: Tech Advisor

What was once unthinkable is now actually happening: Netflix has rolled out a cheaper streaming plan that includes ads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292663-netflix-with-ads-arrives-what-you-need-to-know/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 21 April 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292665-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-21-april-2023/

 

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Anutin reveals increase in COVID-19 cases, but not severe, urges public to remain calm

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Anutin Chanvirakul, presided over a meeting with Dr. Opas Kankawinpong, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, and other Ministry of Public Health officials to oversee the COVID-19 situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292666-anutin-reveals-increase-in-covid-19-cases-but-not-severe-urges-public-to-remain-calm/

 

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Road to PM: A guide to the upcoming contest for Thailand’s top job 
By Thai PBS World

 

 

Sixty-three candidates for prime minister have been nominated by 43 political parties contesting in the May 14 general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292667-road-to-pm-a-guide-to-the-upcoming-contest-for-thailand’s-top-job/

 

 

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Toilet Paper Versus The Bum-Gun; Many Expats Say They Know The Answer
By Editor

 

 

Expats in Thailand often say that one of the things they miss when returning to their home country is a very simple butt cleaning device in their toilet.  To quote a recent returnee; “good to be back with you my little silver friend!”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292669-toilet-paper-versus-the-bum-gun-many-expats-say-they-know-the-answer/

 

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Car owner injured as AC compressor explodes during inspection

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Rescuers from the Thammasameerat Foundation responded to an explosion at an abandoned car repair shop in Muang District, Chonburi Province, near the Robinson Department Store.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292674-car-owner-injured-as-ac-compressor-explodes-during-inspection/

 

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Off to Bangkok! Power bills to drop, heatwave in SE Asia : Tim Newton Today - April 21

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292665-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-21-april-2023/

 

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Police to mobilize officers at polling stations
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 130,000 police officers will be mobilized at polling stations across the country, in an effort to ensure the orderliness of the upcoming general election next month. More focus will be given to stations in the eastern and western regions, due to records of incidents in previous elections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292677-police-to-mobilize-officers-at-polling-stations/

 

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Srettha’s got some serious explaining to do
By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

To different people, Bt10,000 is worth differently. In other words, one rural man can use it to buy a food stockpile that may last a year or even longer, while real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin will find it totally insufficient for one small evening party with friends. Why the two men should be entitled to the same government generosity or charity is a question that the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate must address thoroughly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292679-srettha’s-got-some-serious-explaining-to-do/

 

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Drunk hit-and-run driver in Bangkok flees scene with victim clinging to bonnet (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok @fourthlpss

A 20 year old drunk driver crashed his Mercedes-Benz into a motorcycle taxi driver on the Rama 9 Road in Bangkok. The driver was caught on camera fleeing the scene of the accident with the victim still clinging to the car bonnet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292681-drunk-hit-and-run-driver-in-bangkok-flees-scene-with-victim-clinging-to-bonnet-video/

 

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Kind police officer delivers order on behalf of Grab driver who fainted amid Thailand’s scorching heat
Photo of Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ ดาวแปดแฉก

Thai netizens praised a police officer from Chana Songkram Police Station in Bangkok, Thailand, for his kindness after he volunteered to deliver an order on behalf of a Grab delivery driver who fainted and crashed his motorbike amid sweltering heat on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292687-kind-police-officer-delivers-order-on-behalf-of-grab-driver-who-fainted-amid-thailand’s-scorching-heat/

 

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Indian Businessman Allegedly Kidnapped and Beaten by His Own Son in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Indian businessman in Pattaya said he was kidnapped and physically assaulted by a group of men led by his own son on Thursday, April 20th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292688-indian-businessman-allegedly-kidnapped-and-beaten-by-his-own-son-in-pattaya/

 

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Thai man hunting honey in forest dies from bee stings
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Always News

A Thai man died from bee stings yesterday after he and his friends hunted for honey in the Phu Phan National Park in the Isaan province of Kalasin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292689-thai-man-hunting-honey-in-forest-dies-from-bee-stings/

 

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Heat Index Rises to 54°C in Some Areas, Health Risk Warned

 

 

BANGKOK, April 21 (TNA) – The heat index will soar to 54°C in three areas, Bangkok’s Bangna, Chon Buri and Phuket, said Chomparee Chompurat, the Director-General of the Meteorological Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292690-heat-index-rises-to-54°c-in-some-areas-health-risk-warned/

 

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Hot weather blamed for increased power consumption and charges

 

 

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is blaming the increase in electricity bills for many households in Bangkok on the hot weather, requiring greater use of air-conditioners.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292708-hot-weather-blamed-for-increased-power-consumption-and-charges/

 

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Ladyboy assaults and robs Taiwanese tourist in Bangkok

 

 

A Taiwanese tourist thought he lost his wallet during Songkran celebrations on Silom Road in Bangkok last weekend. However, upon inspecting a short video that his friend took, he realised that his wallet was stolen by a ladyboy he was sexually harassed by.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292709-ladyboy-assaults-and-robs-taiwanese-tourist-in-bangkok/

 

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Cops bust crypto mine stealing electricity near Bangkok

 

Photo via Thai Tai Channel

 

Police raided a huge crypto mine in Samut Prakan province, just south of Bangkok, yesterday. To dig for their digital currencies, the miners used stolen electricity with damages amounting to more than one million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292713-cops-bust-crypto-mine-stealing-electricity-near-bangkok/

 

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17 indicted in connection with the Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform

 

 

Kong Salak Plus CEO Panthawat Nakvisut was among 17 suspects indicted today (Friday) by public prosecutors on charges of operating an online gambling platform and money laundering.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292714-17-indicted-in-connection-with-the-kong-salak-plus-online-lottery-platform/

 

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Balancing between US, China a challenge for Thailand’s next administration

 

[FILE] US President Joe Biden (R) and China’s President Xi Jinping (L) shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 14, 2022. / AFP

 

Striking a right balance in its relationship with the US and China whose ongoing geopolitical rivalry is rattling the world will be a major policy challenge for Thailand’s new administration, according to top politicians contending in the upcoming general election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292716-balancing-between-us-china-a-challenge-for-thailand’s-next-administration/

 

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Police to mobilize officers at polling stations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 130,000 police officers will be mobilized at polling stations across the country, in an effort to ensure the orderliness of the upcoming general election next month. More focus will be given to stations in the eastern and western regions, due to records of incidents in previous elections.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292717-police-to-mobilize-officers-at-polling-stations/

 

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Muslim Thais busy doing grocery in anticipation of Eid al-Fitr feasts

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today is another important day for Muslim Thais, as a moon sighting is expected after sunset and Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to be announced. Once confirmed by Islamic authorities in Thailand, this will mark the end of the Ramadan period. Muslim Thais were seen shopping for groceries since morning in anticipation of Eid.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292718-muslim-thais-busy-doing-grocery-in-anticipation-of-eid-al-fitr-feasts/

 

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Thailand Urged to Increase Economic Cooperation with India

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - India’s ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, has urged Thailand to increase economic cooperation and bilateral relations with India.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292719-thailand-urged-to-increase-economic-cooperation-with-india/