THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 27 April 2023

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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.

 

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

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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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Thai and German nationals arrested for smuggling drugs into Koh Pha Ngan

 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามยาเสพติด

 

Thai authorities arrested a Thai national and a German man on Monday for smuggling drugs into Koh Pha Ngan in the southern province of Surat Thani. The arrest was made after the officers found drugs hidden in scented candles delivered from Germany.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293201-thai-and-german-nationals-arrested-for-smuggling-drugs-into-koh-pha-ngan/

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Thailand tops the list of destinations for the return of Chinese May Day travellers

By Editor

 

 

A global travel distribution company has announced the return of Chinese tourists during the May Day holidays. With Chinese travel restrictions easing and vaccinations becoming more widely available, Chinese travelers are eager to explore the world once again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293216-thailand-tops-the-list-of-destinations-for-the-return-of-chinese-may-day-travellers/

 

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EU Diplomats Concerned Over Possible Dissolution Of Major Party: Anutin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul holding talks with EU diplomats. Photo: Matichon

 

THE EUROPEAN UNION has raised concerns over the sustained possibility that a major Thai party contesting the May 14 general election might be dissolved by court sooner or later, according to Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293217-eu-diplomats-concerned-over-possible-dissolution-of-major-party-anutin/

 

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Lights out for the PM’s chances as people get shocked by sky-high electricity bills in the post
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

The hot weather and the absence of subsidies have led to Thai voters receiving an unpleasant shock just weeks before they go to the polls. The impact cannot be positive for General Prayut and his coalition government. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293218-lights-out-for-the-pm’s-chances-as-people-get-shocked-by-sky-high-electricity-bills-in-the-post/

 

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Storms Ravage Upper Thailand
By Adam Judd

 

 

Summer storms have damaged many areas in the upper parts of Thailand while the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has continued a storm warning through Wednesday (April 26th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293219-storms-ravage-upper-thailand/

 

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Ubon Ratchathani Immigration offers online booking services for foreigners

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Ubon Ratchathani Immigration has launched a new online booking service aimed at providing greater convenience to foreign visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293228-ubon-ratchathani-immigration-offers-online-booking-services-for-foreigners/

 

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Chonburi immigration raids factory, arrests 6 Chinese tourists working as managers without work permits

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On April 26, 2023, Colonel Prinya Klinkasorn, Superintendent of Immigration in Chonburi Province, received information that Chinese tourists were illegally working in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293229-chonburi-immigration-raids-factory-arrests-6-chinese-tourists-working-as-managers-without-work-permits/

 

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Pattaya Mayor to Invest Another 400 Million Baht into Finishing Football Stadium Construction
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches announced that he would invest another 400 million baht to finish the stalled construction of a massive football stadium in the Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293230-pattaya-mayor-to-invest-another-400-million-baht-into-finishing-football-stadium-construction/

 

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Copper Cable Theft Leaves Nonthaburi Residents in Darkness

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Residents of Soi Maha Sawat 21 in Nonthaburi Province have reported a string of copper cable thefts that have left the area in darkness.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293232-copper-cable-theft-leaves-nonthaburi-residents-in-darkness/

 

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Police Dep Commander-in-Chief "Big Joke" Surachate Reveals 12 Victims Dead from "Cyanide" Poisoning

 

 

Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Thai police, provided an update on the mysterious case involving Ms. Sararat, also known as "Am," who is accused of causing the death of Ms. Siriporn while feeding fish at a pier in Ratchaburi, as reported by INN.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293235-police-dep-commander-in-chief-big-joke-surachate-reveals-12-victims-dead-from-cyanide-poisoning/

 

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Alcohol Sales Prohibited During Early Voting and Election Days
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - To avoid unnecessary incidents or complications, alcohol sales will be banned throughout Thailand on the day of early voting and Election Day next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293137-two-booze-ban-days-coming-up-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18045214

 

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Department of Fine Arts Receives Returned Ban Chiang Artifacts
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thirteen ancient Ban Chiang artifacts have been returned to Thailand by a Thai citizen who had been living in the United States.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293236-department-of-fine-arts-receives-returned-ban-chiang-artifacts/

 

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Latest on death of Australian in police custody, Pattaya jetski death update : Tim Newton Today - April 27

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293238-latest-on-death-of-australian-in-police-custody-pattaya-jetski-death-update-tim-newton-today-april-27/

 

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Another Uyghur refugee dies after 9 years in Thailand detention centre
by leah

 

Immigration Detention Centre in Bangkok

Human rights groups are urging Thai authorities once more to end forced prolonged detention for Uyghur refugees following the death of a Uyghur man who spent nine years inside a detention centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293241-another-uyghur-refugee-dies-after-9-years-in-thailand-detention-centre/

 

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Phuket police open inquest into the death of Australian tourist found at Patong Police Station
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Police oversee the removal of the body of 31-year-old Matthew Winder from the holding cells of Patong Police Station on Monday afternoon and their removal to Vachira Phuket Hospital for an autopsy.

Body was removed on Monday by emergency services from the second-floor holding cells area of Patong Police Station and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for an autopsy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293244-phuket-police-open-inquest-into-the-death-of-australian-tourist-found-at-patong-police-station/

 

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Actress Halle Bailey faces backlash for posing with animals at controversial Bangkok zoo
by Bob Scott

 

Pictures from Instagram/Coconuts.

Animal rights activists have criticized US actress Halle Bailey, known for her upcoming role in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, after she posed with wildlife at a controversial Bangkok zoo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293245-actress-halle-bailey-faces-backlash-for-posing-with-animals-at-controversial-bangkok-zoo/

 

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Summer storm warnings for most of Thailand on Thursday
 

Image by Pexels from Pixabay

People living in Bangkok and the rest of the country, with the exception of the south, are advised to brace for thunder storms, strong winds, hail and possible lightning strikes today (Thursday), as a result of summer storms, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293247-summer-storm-warnings-for-most-of-thailand-on-thursday/

 

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Thailand denies bail to suspected serial killer as cyanide poisoning toll rises to 13
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Nation

The Criminal Court of Thailand denied bail to the suspected serial killer, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn. The number of victims has increased from 8 to 13, with two of them luckily surviving the cyanide poisoning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293235-police-dep-commander-in-chief-big-joke-surachate-reveals-12-victims-dead-from-cyanide-poisoning/?do=findComment&comment=18045437

 

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Lucky fisherman finds whale puke worth 3 million baht on Thailand beach
by leah

 

Photo via Sanook

A lucky fisherman stumbled across three kilogrammes of rare whale puke – or ambergris – while taking a stroll on the beach in Rayong, eastern Thailand, on Sunday. If genuine, he can sell the “floating gold” for three million baht (US$87,931).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293248-lucky-fisherman-finds-whale-puke-worth-3-million-baht-on-thailand-beach/

 

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Deputy interior minister criticizes tap water fee hike plan amid rising energy prices
by Mitch Connor 

 

PHOTO: Unsplash

Deputy Interior Minister Naris Khamnurak spoke out against the Metropolitan Waterworks Administration’s (MWA) and Provincial Waterworks Administration’s (PWA) plan to hike tap water fees yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293249-deputy-interior-minister-criticizes-tap-water-fee-hike-plan-amid-rising-energy-prices/

 

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Survivor of Alleged Cyanide Poisoning Attempt Gives Statement to Police

 

 

BANGKOK, April 27 (TNA) – A survivor of an alleged cyanide poisoning attempt gave her statement to the police while the police found that the suspect's sister was a pharmacist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293235-police-dep-commander-in-chief-big-joke-surachate-reveals-12-victims-dead-from-cyanide-poisoning/?do=findComment&comment=18045548

 

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Man stabbed to death in shopping mall near Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ปทุมธานี นิวส์ Pathum Thani News

A man was stabbed to death after a silly staring row in the Zeer Rangsit shopping mall in the Lam Luk Ka district of Pathum Thani province near Bangkok last night. The attacker surrendered himself to the police at the murder scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293252-man-stabbed-to-death-in-shopping-mall-near-bangkok/

 

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3 words banned at Thailand’s airports
by leah

 

 

Unless you want to land yourself a prison sentence and a hefty fine, there are three words you should avoid saying in Thai airports and during flights, warns Airports of Thailand (AOT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293254-3-words-banned-at-thailand’s-airports/

 

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TAT Expects 25 Million Visitors in 2023

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 8 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand in the first four months of this year and is confident that the country will meet its target of welcoming 25 million visitors in 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293255-tat-expects-25-million-visitors-in-2023/

 

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Damning evidence mounts against what police now believe to be a prolific cyanide serial killer 
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The former wife of a senior police officer in Ratchaburi province is currently four months pregnant with the baby of her latest husband who is also believed to have died at her hands on March 12th last when the couple travelled to Udon Thani province on business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293235-police-dep-commander-in-chief-big-joke-surachate-reveals-12-victims-dead-from-cyanide-poisoning/?do=findComment&comment=18045756

 

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Southern Contestants Dump Own Parties To Help Prayut: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Caretaker prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and a map of southern Thailand.

 

MANY SOUTHERN CANDIDATES running in constituency-based mode have quietly dumped their own parties and used personal resources to help themselves and caretaker prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who is contesting to prolong his rule under the Ruam Thai Sang Chart tickets, according to NIDA Poll director Suwicha Pao-ari.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293262-southern-contestants-dump-own-parties-to-help-prayut-academic/

 

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Move Forward party leader denies lying on TV about his father’s funeral

 

 

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat issued a statement today (Thursday) via Facebook to defend himself against allegations that he lied about being detained by military officials at Bangkok’s military airport, following the coup in September 2006, which prevented him from attending his father’s funeral.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293275-move-forward-party-leader-denies-lying-on-tv-about-his-father’s-funeral/

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport Offers Free Parking for Upcoming Long Weekends

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi International Airport will offer 11 days of free parking to accommodate the increase in passenger volume over the upcoming long holiday weekends.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293276-suvarnabhumi-airport-offers-free-parking-for-upcoming-long-weekends/