THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 24 April 2023

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Daily Covid-19 cases in Bangkok spike
by Mitch Connor

 

Bangkok‘s daily number of Covid-19 cases has experienced a significant spike, nearly doubling from 400 to 700 in the wake of the city’s recent Songkran festival. This has led to growing concerns among local authorities, who fear that the true extent of the situation might not yet be fully understood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292870-daily-covid-19-cases-in-bangkok-spike/

 

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Prayut confident of making a comeback, but prepared “to go home”

 

 

Incumbent Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed confidence that his United Thai Nation Party will win enough seats in the upcoming election for him to be nominated as the next prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292872-prayut-confident-of-making-a-comeback-but-prepared-“to-go-home”/

 

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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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Chinese Woman Abducted at Famous Bangkok Entertainment Venue, Suspects Flee Overseas
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Thaipost

National — A Chinese tourist was abducted by two suspects at Royal City Avenue (RCA), a famous entertainment venue in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292873-chinese-woman-abducted-at-famous-bangkok-entertainment-venue-suspects-flee-overseas/

 

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Banglamung Police Bust Chinese Tourists for Violating Immigration Regulations
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung — Banglamung Police fined several Chinese tourists for not notifying the immigration office of their place of stay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292874-banglamung-police-bust-chinese-tourists-for-violating-immigration-regulations/

 

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Two Russian Teens Arrested In Gang Attack On Rival At Pattaya Market
by TNR Staff 

 

The fruit stall in the Pattaya market where the bashed up teenager works and some of the youths involved in the attack. Photos: TV Channel 7

 

TWO Russian teenagers who joined a gang of nearly 30 youths in an attack on a rival youth at a Pattaya market around 5 a.m. this morning (Apr. 22) have been arrested, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292875-two-russian-teens-arrested-in-gang-attack-on-rival-at-pattaya-market/

 

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Oil Slicks Wash Up On Bang Saen Beach
by TNR Staff 

 

 

TOURISTS to Bang Saen beach in Chonburi were unable to swim in the sea today (Apr. 23) as oil sticks continuously washed up ashore for a distance of two kilometres with sanitation workers busy cleaning up the mess, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292878-oil-slicks-wash-up-on-bang-saen-beach/

 

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Korn Slams Move To Reduce Power Bills – Cut Is Only 2 Satang
by TNR Staff

 

Chart Pattana Kla Party leader Korn Chatikavanij. Photo: Matichon

 

FORMER finance minister and leader of the Chart Pattana Kla Party Korn Chatikavanij today (Apr. 23) blasted the government’s move to reduce household electricity bills to 4.70 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292879-korn-slams-move-to-reduce-power-bills-–-cut-is-only-2-satang/

 

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Move Forward Gaining Popularity With Clear-Cut Standpoints: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE MOVE FORWARD is exponentially gaining favour among constituents, given outspoken clarity in their campaign standpoints, than the relatively noncommittal Pheu Thai, according to a noted academic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292880-move-forward-gaining-popularity-with-clear-cut-standpoints-academic/

 

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The campaign promises and populism shaping Thailand’s 2023 election

 

 

The huge number of so-called populist promises being made in campaigning for Thailand’s election may have overwhelmed many voters. But political parties are hoping that at least some of these pledges stick in voters’ minds as they enter ballot booths on May 14.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292881-the-campaign-promises-and-populism-shaping-thailand’s-2023-election/

 

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Pheu Thai will not partner Palang Pracharath or United Thai Nation to form government

 

 

One of the Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidates, Srettha Thavisin, has reiterated that they will not partner with Palang Pracharath or United Thai Nation to form a coalition government after the May 14th election, but will try to form a one-party government if it wins enough seats in the House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292882-pheu-thai-will-not-partner-palang-pracharath-or-united-thai-nation-to-form-government/

 

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Tour Boat with 42 Foreign Tourists Gets Stuck on a Sandbank in Phang Nga
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phang Nga – A tour boat with 42 tourists from Phuket became stuck on a sandbank in Phang Nga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292883-tour-boat-with-42-foreign-tourists-gets-stuck-on-a-sandbank-in-phang-nga/

 

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One Person Injured After Wild Brawl Involving Bombs and Firearms at Popular Pattaya Market
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – A teenager has sustained head injuries after being hit with a rock in a wild Pattaya market brawl which involved both gun shooting and bomb throwing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292884-one-person-injured-after-wild-brawl-involving-bombs-and-firearms-at-popular-pattaya-market/

 

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Scorching Hot Weather and Rising Electricity Bills in Thailand lead to Public Outcry
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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National — Restaurants and entertainment venues in Thailand are struggling with rising power bills and the absence of outdoor customers due to the current scorching weather.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292885-scorching-hot-weather-and-rising-electricity-bills-in-thailand-lead-to-public-outcry/

 

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Pattaya Wood Shop Bursts into Flames
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A large wood shop in the Pattaya area caught fire, April 22nd, resulting in estimated damages of over three million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292886-pattaya-wood-shop-bursts-into-flames/

 

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Minivan Topples Six Power Poles in Phuket, Driver Injured
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Phuket — A Phuket minivan knocked over six power poles in the small hours of today, April 23rd. The driver suffered non-fatal injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292887-minivan-topples-six-power-poles-in-phuket-driver-injured/

 

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Air quality in northern Thai city improves after storm, but some areas damaged
by Samantha Rose 
 

Lampang, photo by Sanook.

The air quality in one northern Thai city has improved after a recent storm, although some areas of the city are damaged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292888-air-quality-in-northern-thai-city-improves-after-storm-but-some-areas-damaged/

 

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Khao San cannabis vendors face charges for operating without licenses
by Mitch Connor

 

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A joint operation involving the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM), Metropolitan Police Bureau, Chana Songkhram police, and City Hall staff has led to the pressing of charges against five unauthorised cannabis shops located on Khao San Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292889-khao-san-cannabis-vendors-face-charges-for-operating-without-licenses/

 

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Thai paediatrician worries about Grade 5 textbook encouraging bad eating habits
by Samantha Rose 

 

Thai textbook causes paediatrician to be concerned.

A Thai paediatrician worries that a Grade 5 textbook is encouraging bad eating habits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292890-thai-paediatrician-worries-about-grade-5-textbook-encouraging-bad-eating-habits/

 

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Owner of mansion in Thailand angered at rumours it’s haunted
by Samantha Rose

 

 

The owner of a grand, allegedly haunted mansion in northeast Thailand‘s Nakhon Phanom province came out to dispel rumours surrounding the house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292891-owner-of-mansion-in-thailand-angered-at-rumours-it’s-haunted/

 

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I'm an American who's lived in Bangkok for 10 years, and these are 7 things tourists should never do when they visit
by Marielle Descalsota

 

Orion Ray-Jones cycling in Bangkok, something he doesn't recommend for tourists. Sam Polcer

 

Orion Ray-Jones moved from Brooklyn to Bangkok in 2013.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292892-im-an-american-whos-lived-in-bangkok-for-10-years-and-these-are-7-things-tourists-should-never-do-when-they-visit/

 

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Police commander orders urgent investigation into tourist police clip of luggage assistance

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

On April 23, 2023, Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered an urgent investigation into a video clip showing tourist police in Thailand assisting tourists with their luggage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292897-police-commander-orders-urgent-investigation-into-tourist-police-clip-of-luggage-assistance/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 24 April 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292898-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-24-april-2023/

 

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Broke Guard Nabbed For Stabbing Motorcycle Taxi Rider To Death
by TNR Staff

 

The security guard and the motorcycle taxi rider he stabbed to death. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A BROKE security guard who stabbed a motorcycle taxi rider to death and zoomed off on his bike  was arrested while drinking with his friends in Saraburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292901-broke-guard-nabbed-for-stabbing-motorcycle-taxi-rider-to-death/

 

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Pattaya Police and Immigration Authorities Inspect Entertainment Venues for Illegal Foreigners and Overstays

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On the evening of April 23, 2023, the Pattaya police collaborated with the Immigration and Tourist Police to inspect various entertainment venues in Pattaya City.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292903-pattaya-police-and-immigration-authorities-inspect-entertainment-venues-for-illegal-foreigners-and-overstays/

 

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Mother heartbroken after son returns to Thailand for 3 days, only to be found dead
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo via Thailand Post.

A young man from Thailand‘s northeast Udon Thani province, who had returned from working in Israel only three days prior, mysteriously disappeared and was later found drowned in a nearby pond. His mother is now heartbroken.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292904-mother-heartbroken-after-son-returns-to-thailand-for-3-days-only-to-be-found-dead/

 

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83-Year-Old Grandmother Hit by Bus While Crossing Pedestrian Crosswalk

 

 

An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being hit by a red public bus while walking a crosswalk at the Si Yan Intersection in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292908-83-year-old-grandmother-hit-by-bus-while-crossing-pedestrian-crosswalk/

 

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Thailand’s fruit exports to China keep on peel-ing with a juicy growth
by Mitch Connor

 

 

Thailand, already a dominant fruit exporter to China, witnessed a remarkable growth of 3.72% in 2022, generating more than 168 billion baht in revenue. The country’s thriving fruit industry found an avid market in China, which imported over 2.17 million tonnes of Thai fruit last year, according to a recent report from the Commerce Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292909-thailand’s-fruit-exports-to-china-keep-on-peel-ing-with-a-juicy-growth/

 

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HOT, damn hot, air pollution crisis making headlines : Tim Newton Today - April 24

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292910-hot-damn-hot-air-pollution-crisis-making-headlines-tim-newton-today-april-24/

 

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Thailand’s heatwave nears end, rainy season looms
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: Flickr

Thailand’s hot season approaches its conclusion as the rainy season is set to begin in mid-May, according to the country’s Meteorological Department. The hot season peaked on April 15, when the temperature reached a record high of 44.6°C in Tak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292911-thailand’s-heatwave-nears-end-rainy-season-looms/