THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 26 April 2023

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Artid Sivahansaphan with politicians in favour of amending the Alcohol Control Act | Photo via Facebook page Baek Beer Hai Plia Kaem

 

Thai man fined and sentenced to prison over craft beer review

 

A court in central Thailand fined a man 150,000 baht and handed him a six-month suspended prison sentence for posting a picture and review of a craft beer on Facebook. He paid an additional 150,000 baht to be released on bail.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293103-thai-man-fined-and-sentenced-to-prison-over-craft-beer-review/

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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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UPDATE: Injured young Brit transferred to UK for treatment after 3 months in Thailand hospital

 

Josh Richardson arrives at a UK hospital | Photo via Lancashire Post

 

The young British man who sustained life-threatening injuries in a motorbike crash in Thailand in February has finally returned home to the UK after undergoing four surgeries in three months at Bangkok Hospital.

 

Full sStory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293089-update-injured-young-brit-transferred-to-uk-for-treatment-after-3-months-in-thailand-hospital/

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Covid-19 inpatients and deaths surge by 150% in Thailand after Songkran celebrations
By Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: Pixabay

In the aftermath of the Songkran celebrations, which concluded on April 15, the number of Covid-19 inpatients and related deaths has seen a significant increase of 150% in just one week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293118-covid-19-inpatients-and-deaths-surge-by-150-in-thailand-after-songkran-celebrations/

 

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Policeman’s Wife Held Over Cyanide Killing, Link To 6 More Deaths Probed
by TNR Staff 

 

The suspect being arrested April 25, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat said the wife of a deputy superintendent at a Ratchaburi police station has been arrested in the cyanide poisoning death of a young woman during Songkran festival, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293102-thai-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-5-with-cyanide/?do=findComment&comment=18042493

 

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Prominent Thai Medical Group Wants the Public to “Vote Out” Legal Marijuana Supporters in Upcoming Election
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — A group of 45 medical personnel, academics, and citizens filed a petition against the legal marijuana policy backed by the Bhumjai Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293061-experts-unite-to-oppose-govt’s-cannabis-legalisation/?do=findComment&comment=18042496

 

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Gas explosion at popular Shabu restaurant in Bangkok, mother and son injured

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

An explosion caused by a gas leak at a popular Shabu restaurant in Thonglor 5, Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nuea sub-district, Wattana district, Bangkok, has left a mother and son injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293128-gas-explosion-at-popular-shabu-restaurant-in-bangkok-mother-and-son-injured/

 

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Taxi catches fire, driver and passenger escape

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A taxi caught fire on April 25th, prompting the response of local authorities to the scene. The incident occurred on a road next to Khlong Song Khlong Luang canal, near Supalai Preemo village in Khlong Song sub-district, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293130-taxi-catches-fire-driver-and-passenger-escape/

 

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Thailand offers 11 billion baht subsidy for low-income electricity bills
by Mitch Connor

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The Thai government announced plans to allocate over 11 billion baht to support low-income earners with their electricity bills over the next four months, with the subsidy set to begin in May. However, the proposal needs to be reviewed and approved by the Election Commission (EC) before it becomes official.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293134-thailand-offers-11-billion-baht-subsidy-for-low-income-electricity-bills/

 

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Thai, Lao nationals caught in heroin seizure at Hong Kong International Airport
by Mitch Connor

 

Hong Kong officials find suspected heroin concealed inside the packaging of 37 packs of coffee powder on April 21. Picture by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board.

Thai and Lao nationals were allegedly involved in the recent seizure of a heroin shipment at Hong Kong International Airport, controlled by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293135-thai-lao-nationals-caught-in-heroin-seizure-at-hong-kong-international-airport/

 

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Summer storm havoc, Australian man found hanged in Patong : Tim Newton Today - April 26

 

 

Two different reports about an Australian man found hanged in his cell in the Patong Police Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293136-summer-storm-havoc-australian-man-found-hanged-in-patong-tim-newton-today-april-26/

 

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Two booze ban days coming up in Thailand
by leah

 

 

In case drunkenness influences voters to tick the wrong box in Thailand‘s upcoming elections, alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for two Saturdays next month – early voting day and Election Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293137-two-booze-ban-days-coming-up-in-thailand/

 

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Democrat Party plan to transform Hat Yai into major economic hub
by Mitch Connor

 

Suchatvee Suwansawat and Watanya Bunnag, members of the Democrat Party, in Hat Yai, Songkhla. Picture courtesy of Assawin Pakkawan.

The Democrat Party in Thailand recently revealed its intentions to rejuvenate its previous plan to turn the commercial district of Hat Yai, located in Songkhla province, into a significant economic centre. This attempt aims to attract more investors to the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293141-democrat-party-plan-to-transform-hat-yai-into-major-economic-hub/

 

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Thailand’s imports of luxury and beauty products up 40 percent in first half of this year

 

 

Thailand’s imports of luxury and beauty enhancement products, such as brand-name bags, fillers and Botox, during the first half of the 2023 fiscal year increased by 40% year on year year, reflecting positive economic sentiment, the increasing purchasing power of consumers and a rebound in tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293145-thailand’s-imports-of-luxury-and-beauty-products-up-40-percent-in-first-half-of-this-year/

 

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Officials rescue 41 macaques and arrest man in Udon Thani

 

 

Wildlife conservation officials rescued 41 macaque monkeys and arrested a man as he was attempting to smuggle the animals across the border into Laos on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293147-officials-rescue-41-macaques-and-arrest-man-in-udon-thani/

 

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Thai Senate committee discusses foreign satellite regulations
by Mitch Connor

 

Anantaporn Kanchanarat (third from left). Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Thai Senate committee yesterday met to focus on information technology, communication, and telecommunications and convened to discuss the proposed changes by the state telecommunications regulatory body regarding the regulations governing the utilisation of foreign-owned satellites to offer domestic telecommunications services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293149-thai-senate-committee-discusses-foreign-satellite-regulations/

 

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Thailand detects 6 new cases of Omicron XBB.1.16 subvariant and one XBB.1.16.1
by Mitch Connor

 

 

Thailand‘s Department of Medical Sciences announced yesterday that it has identified six new cases of the Omicron XBB.1.16 subvariant, as well as one case of the closely related XBB.1.16.1 subvariant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293151-thailand-detects-6-new-cases-of-omicron-xbb116-subvariant-and-one-xbb1161/

 

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Tuk-Tuk Drivers Paint Yellow Over White-Red Lines to Avoid Fines in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Tuk-tuk drivers in Chiang Mai have been painting yellow on the edge of white-red footpaths to avoid paying traffic fines due to a lack of parking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293153-tuk-tuk-drivers-paint-yellow-over-white-red-lines-to-avoid-fines-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thailand’s Supreme Court upholds death penalty for school director who killed 3 in gold shop robbery
by leah

 

 

The Supreme Court of Thailand ruled today that the death penalty will be upheld for the former primary school director who shot dead three people – including a two year old child – and wounded another during a gold shop robbery in Lop Buri province three years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293154-thailand’s-supreme-court-upholds-death-penalty-for-school-director-who-killed-3-in-gold-shop-robbery/

 

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Suspected serial killer arrested for the deaths of 8 victims
by Petch Petpailin

 

 

Suspected serial killer Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, believed to be responsible for the deaths of eight victims, was arrested by Police yesterday. The suspect, Am, denied all allegations, despite the mountain of evidence provided by the victims’ relatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293102-thai-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-5-with-cyanide/?do=findComment&comment=18043280

 

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First group of Thais evacuated from Sudan expected in Bangkok Thursday

 

 

The first group of Thai evacuees from Sudan is expected to arrive in Bangkok on a Royal Thai Air Force flight at about 10pm tomorrow (Thursday) night, according to Air Chief Marshal Alongkorn Vannarot, commander-in-chief of the RTAF.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293156-first-group-of-thais-evacuated-from-sudan-expected-in-bangkok-thursday/

 

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Royal Thai Navy Acquires New Ship HTMS Chang
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

 

CHONBURI (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has acquired the "HTMS Chang," a 25,000-gross-tonnage vessel that is now the largest ship in the Thai naval fleet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293157-royal-thai-navy-acquires-new-ship-htms-chang/

 

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Woman arrested for stealing from foreigners at Bangkok airports and malls
by Petch Petpailin 
 

Photo via Facebook/ ดาวแปดแฉก

The Thai Tourist Police arrested a woman for stealing money and assets from foreigners at Don Mueang International Airport and shopping malls in Bangkok. The officers also discovered 293 tablets of methamphetamine and 1.26 grammes of crystal meth at her accommodation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293158-woman-arrested-for-stealing-from-foreigners-at-bangkok-airports-and-malls/

 

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Girlfriend of Australian tourist found dead in Thai police custody suspects foul play
by leah

 

Photo via Facebook

UPDATE

The girlfriend of the Australian man who was found dead inside the detention room at a police station in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Monday says her boyfriend was “not suicidal” and had every intention of returning to his family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293159-girlfriend-of-australian-tourist-found-dead-in-thai-police-custody-suspects-foul-play/

 

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Pattaya tourism boom leads to a traffic nightmare
by Sara
 

Thepprasit Road in Pattaya.

As tourism in Pattaya continues to recover at an incredible pace, the city is faced with a downside – heavy traffic. Two significant bottlenecks were observed this month: one on Thepprasit Road, close to the Kaan and Colosseum theatres, and another on Second Road close to the South Road intersection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293161-pattaya-tourism-boom-leads-to-a-traffic-nightmare/

 

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Govt Confirms Cabinet to Expedite 5 Major EEC Investment Projects

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Eastern Economic Corridor Office is fast-tracking five key investment projects, with a major focus on e-services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293179-govt-confirms-cabinet-to-expedite-5-major-eec-investment-projects/

 

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Thailand Tourism Fee to be postponed until September

 

 

According to the Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the starting date of the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) has been postponed from June to 1 September 2023 to ensure that the TTF system will operate smoothly, while discussions are continuing with airlines to determine the appropriate collection method, in accordance with the rules of the International Air Transport Association.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293180-thailand-tourism-fee-to-be-postponed-until-september/

 

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Police Oppose Bail for Suspected Serial Killer

 

 

BANGKOK, April 26 (TNA) –  A female suspect denied any involvement in serial murders by cyanide poisoning  but the police oppose her bail for fear she could escape.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293102-thai-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-5-with-cyanide/?do=findComment&comment=18044147

 

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Pattaya Police Arrest Laotian Woman with Three Years of Overstay During Nightclub Raid

 

 

During what law enforcement called a regular nightclub inspection last night, Pattaya Police arrested a Laotian woman who had overstayed her visa by three years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293182-pattaya-police-arrest-laotian-woman-with-three-years-of-overstay-during-nightclub-raid/

 

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Decent Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Rider Returns 13,000 Baht to American Tourist

 

 

An honest Pattaya motorcycle taxi rider, Ms. Nonglak Prakobsap, 46, returned a forgotten wallet with cash worth 13,700 baht and 16 US Dollars to an American tourist at 4 AM this morning, April 26th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293183-decent-pattaya-motorcycle-taxi-rider-returns-13000-baht-to-american-tourist/