THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 22 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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Hua Hin Airport in political limbo until after the Thai election

 

 

HUA HIN: -- The long struggle for Hua Hin Airport to get permission for international and domestic airlines to start flying to the beach resort of Hua Hin is not going to happen until later this year, says the airport operator.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292720-hua-hin-airport-in-political-limbo-until-after-the-thai-election/

 

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American Youtuber Famous in Thailand to Box in Influencer Boxing Contest

 

PHOTO: My Mate Nate

 

American Youtuber Nathan Bartling famously known by Thais as My Mate Nate is set to compete in the “Influcencer Boxing” contest in England on April 22nd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292725-american-youtuber-famous-in-thailand-to-box-in-influencer-boxing-contest/

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Thai man implants magnets into his fingers for 40 years to win at Hi-Lo

 

Photo via Wat Lun

 

A Thai man implanted magnets into his own fingers for 40 years in order to cheat in the popular but illegal Hi-Lo dice game. He finally asked a doctor to remove them because he wanted to board a flight and was scared his magnetic fingers would sound the alarm at airport security.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292727-thai-man-implants-magnets-into-his-fingers-for-40-years-to-win-at-hi-lo/

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Resort Owner Shocked As Power Bill Soars Over 700,000 Baht
by TNR Staff

 

 

THE owner of a resort in Rayong who posted a TikTok video complaining about the monthly electricity bill having climbed over 700,000 baht from less than 500,000 baht previously attracted a lot of comments, Naewna newspaper said today (Apr. 21).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292752-resort-owner-shocked-as-power-bill-soars-over-700000-baht/

 

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Exploring the cost of living for retirees in Thailand
by Kriti Sharma

 

Photo: Freepik

The cost of living for retirees in Thailand has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion, as many individuals from around the world are considering spending their golden years in this beautiful and culturally rich country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292753-exploring-the-cost-of-living-for-retirees-in-thailand/

 

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Turkish man assaults Pattaya restaurant worker, leaving him in a coma

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

PATTAYA -- During the Songkran festival in Pattaya, a Turkish man named Mustafa A. was arrested for assaulting a Thai restaurant worker.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292755-turkish-man-assaults-pattaya-restaurant-worker-leaving-him-in-a-coma/

 

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Thailand Reports World's First Death From New Covid Variant Arcturus
 

Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the medical sciences department in Thailand, claims that an old man there died of the Arcturus form

 

by Nikhil Pandey

 

The first Arcturus fatality recorded in Thailand. (Representative Image)

 

The COVID-19's new variant, Arcturus, has triggered alarm around the world as it claimed its first victim, Thailand's health officials have announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292769-thailand-reports-worlds-first-death-from-new-covid-variant-arcturus/

 

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Isaan people among top two smoking groups in Thailand, with rising e-cigarette use among young women

 

 

Isaan people are among the top two groups of smokers in Thailand, and an increasing number of younger women are turning to e-cigarettes under the mistaken belief that they are safe, affordable, and fragrant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292771-isaan-people-among-top-two-smoking-groups-in-thailand-with-rising-e-cigarette-use-among-young-women/

 

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Thai officials prepare for the opening of Historic Prison Museum on May 19th

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The reopening of the Corrections Museum in Muang District, Nonthaburi Province, is generating excitement among historians and interested individuals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292774-thai-officials-prepare-for-the-opening-of-historic-prison-museum-on-may-19th/

 

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Dispirited Prayut exits stage left after Chuwit addressed him by megaphone on cannabis policy
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Scenes from Chinatown in Bangkok on Thursday evening as Chuwit Kamolvisit led a crowd to the restaurant where Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha was dining with top aides and asked him to explain his policy on marijuana. Afterwards, the PM was pictured in his car frowning but later said it was more to do with the hot weather and not related to Mr Chuwit’s antics. He said he smiled every day but not for bad people.

Afterwards, General Prayut said he was not angry because of Mr Chuwit’s presence and attributed his frown to the hot weather. He told the press that he smiled every day but not for bad people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292776-dispirited-prayut-exits-stage-left-after-chuwit-addressed-him-by-megaphone-on-cannabis-policy/

 

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Thailand’s PM visits Chiang Mai, a Pheu Thai stronghold
by Mitch Connor

 

Prayut in Chiang Mai, photo by UTN Facebook Page.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is hoping to win over supporters in Chiang Mai, a province historically known as a stronghold of support his rival Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292778-thailand’s-pm-visits-chiang-mai-a-pheu-thai-stronghold/

 

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Officials establish help center for Thais in Sudan
by Mitch Connor

 

Screen grab of bombing in Sudan.

Following the outbreak of violent clashes in Sudan, the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) has established a help centre for Thais who are currently in Sudan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292780-officials-establish-help-center-for-thais-in-sudan/

 

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Summer storms forecast until Wednesday in north-east and east

 

 

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has advised people living in the north-east and east to brace for summer storms from Sunday until Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292784-summer-storms-forecast-until-wednesday-in-north-east-and-east/

 

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