THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 1 May 2023

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TDN’s harm reduction programme showcased at HR23 conference in Melbourne
by Mitch Connor

 

Drugs being destroyed. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

The Thai Drug Users’ Network (TDN) recently presented a harm reduction programme called “Mobile Methadone Therapy for Drug Users” at the International Conference 2023 (HR23) in Melbourne, Australia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293581-tdn’s-harm-reduction-programme-showcased-at-hr23-conference-in-melbourne/

 

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Labour Day celebrations amidst scepticism over political promises
by Mitch Connor

 

 

As Labour Day is celebrated in the country today, activists have voiced scepticism over political parties’ campaign promises to increase minimum daily wages to seemingly unrealistic levels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293582-labour-day-celebrations-amidst-scepticism-over-political-promises/

 

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Thai Sang Thai Party leader promises to resolve political divisions
by Mitch Connor

 

Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party. Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

Sudarat Keyuraphan, the leader of the Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party, addressed voters in Chiang Rai yesterday, stating that her party is the ideal choice to resolve deeply rooted political divisions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293583-thai-sang-thai-party-leader-promises-to-resolve-political-divisions/

 

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Annual Covid-19 booster shots planned for Thailand this year
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok One.

The Public Health Ministry in Thailand aims to make this year the first in which individuals receive annual Covid-19 booster shots, akin to the seasonal flu vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293585-annual-covid-19-booster-shots-planned-for-thailand-this-year/

 

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Buddhist abbot’s secret affair with married woman results in disrobing
by Samantha Rose

 

 

A Buddhist abbot found himself embroiled in controversy after allegedly having a secret year-long affair with a local woman. The family of the woman visited the temple to confront the abbot, leading to the revelation of evidence that subsequently pressured him to disrobe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293587-buddhist-abbot’s-secret-affair-with-married-woman-results-in-disrobing/

 

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Police seek another 8 warrants against alleged ‘cyanide’ serial killer

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Daily News Handout via REUTERS

Police investigating alleged serial killer Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn are seeking another 8 arrest warrants for murder, according to a Nation Thailand report. The 36 year old suspect, nicknamed “Cyanide Am” by some media outlets, is accused of using cyanide to poison people she had borrowed money from.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293545-murder-charges-filed-against-suspect-in-series-of-cyanide-poisonings/?do=findComment&comment=18053295

 

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Mystery surrounds abduction of 35 year old car salesperson in Chiang Mai
by Samantha Rose

 

 

The case of Aom (not her real name), a 35 year old car salesperson working for a well-known automotive showroom near Kad Sam Yek in San Sai district, Chiang Mai, sparked concern when she disappeared.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293590-mystery-surrounds-abduction-of-35-year-old-car-salesperson-in-chiang-mai/

 

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80 Indian Gamblers Busted at Pattaya Casino
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Police busted a casino and arrested 93 people. The casino had a money circulation of over 1 billion rupees (418 million baht), according to police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293575-raid-at-a-pattaya-hotel-uncovers-indian-gambling-ring-100-arrested-and-500-million-rupees-seized/?do=findComment&comment=18053390

 

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Thai doctor found dead in a mysterious incident at her home in Phitsanulok
by Samantha Rose 

 

 

A 60 year old Thai doctor was discovered dead in her home located in Ban Pa, Mueang Phitsanulok district yesterday at about 1pm. Police Lieutenant Colonel Somsak Konthiam, deputy chief of Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station, received the report and proceeded to investigate the scene along with a team of police investigators, hospital medical staff, and rescue volunteers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293593-thai-doctor-found-dead-in-a-mysterious-incident-at-her-home-in-phitsanulok/

 

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Heroic railway station officer saves deaf elderly woman from oncoming train in Surat Thani
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook.

A heroic railway station officer in Surat Thani province saved the life of a hearing-impaired elderly woman as she tries to cross the tracks in the path of an oncoming train. The heroic act has garnered attention and praise from the public for the railway station officer’s quick thinking and dedication to his duties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293594-heroic-railway-station-officer-saves-deaf-elderly-woman-from-oncoming-train-in-surat-thani/

 

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra gives birth to her first child

 

 

Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, gave birth to her first child this morning (Monday), and said that she will return to the campaign trail as soon as she has recuperated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293595-paetongtarn-shinawatra-gives-birth-to-her-first-child/

 

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Thai police arrest 84 Indian gamblers at a hotel in Chon Buri

 

 

Thai police rounded up 94 gamblers, mostly Indians, at an illegal casino set up in the conference hall of a hotel in the eastern province of Chon Buri on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293575-raid-at-a-pattaya-hotel-uncovers-indian-gambling-ring-100-arrested-and-500-million-rupees-seized/?do=findComment&comment=18053477

 

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PM praises workers as vital for Thailand’s development in May Day speech

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha praised Thailand’s workers as being vital in the development of the country and, as such, it is necessary that their quality of life be improved and their skills developed to cope with changes in and the needs of the labour market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293599-pm-praises-workers-as-vital-for-thailand’s-development-in-may-day-speech/

 

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Pattaya Police bust casino, arrest 93 people in anti-gambling operation
by Top 

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News.

Pattaya Police swooped on a hidden casino, arresting 93 people involved. The illicit gambling establishment had a financial circulation of over 1 billion rupees (418 million baht), according to the police’s findings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293575-raid-at-a-pattaya-hotel-uncovers-indian-gambling-ring-100-arrested-and-500-million-rupees-seized/?do=findComment&comment=18053588

 

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GI certification for Nong Bua Daeng hom thong bananas in Chaiyaphum

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property has registered the Geographical Indication (GI) of the Nong Bua Daeng hom thong banana, for its unique texture due to the potassium richsoil in Nong Bua Daeng district of the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293606-gi-certification-for-nong-bua-daeng-hom-thong-bananas-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Over 40% of working Thais are overweight and risk of developing associated diseases

 

 

42.4% of working Thai people, aged from 15 years and up, are overweight and at risk of developing non-communicable diseases, because of their lifestyle involves frequent consumption of fast food, insufficient exercise and socialising in eateries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293607-over-40-of-working-thais-are-overweight-and-risk-of-developing-associated-diseases/

 

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Thailand, UN and EU Jointly Launch Project to Support SDG Cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Ministry of Interior, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a new project to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Thailand . The initiative, known as "Strengthening SDG Localization in Thailand," focuses on 15 selected provinces and aims to improve the quality of life of people in local communities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293608-thailand-un-and-eu-jointly-launch-project-to-support-sdg-cooperation/

 

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China and Thailand Discuss Future of Panda Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - China and Thailand are discussing the future of their giant panda cooperation program, following a memorial event for Lin Hui, a beloved 21-year-old giant panda who passed away recently at Chiang Mai Zoo.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293609-china-and-thailand-discuss-future-of-panda-program/

 

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Phuket’s international arrivals stabilise with Russians still leading the way

 

 

Tourism arrival numbers appear to have stabilised in Phuket during April after a drastic drop immediately after Songkran on the holiday island. Between February and the middle of April, the average tourist arrivals dropped around 20%. But from April 20 until the ned of the month there has been a welcome uptick in international arrivals which bodes well for the post-Songkran tourist traffic onto the island.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293610-phuket’s-international-arrivals-stabilise-with-russians-still-leading-the-way/

 

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Phuket tourism officials declare roadshow junket to China a success

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Phuket Tourist Association

 

Phuket officials have declared a recent tourism junket to China a success, saying they expect at least 1.5 million Chinese tourists to visit the island. According to a Bangkok News report, Thaneth Tantipiriyaki, president of the Phuket Tourist Association, expects the returning Chinese to generate around 30 billion baht in revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293611-phuket-tourism-officials-declare-roadshow-junket-to-china-a-success/

 

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Teenage motorbike racer killed in tragic accident in Banglamung

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News.

 

A tragic accident in Banglamung claimed the life of a 14 year old teenage motorbike racer after he collided with a trailer truck. The incident unfolded on Highway 36 Road in front of an international school in Nong Plalai on a recent Saturday morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293612-teenage-motorbike-racer-killed-in-tragic-accident-in-banglamung/

 

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Tragedy strikes Huai Chak Nok: Resident loses life in accident

 

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya News.

 

A tragic incident occurred at the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir this week, where a resident lost his life after slipping and falling, cracking his skull on a rock during the fall. The Nongprue Police were informed of the incident on Friday, April 28, at the reservoir near Thung Klom Tanman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293614-tragedy-strikes-huai-chak-nok-resident-loses-life-in-accident/

 

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Thunderstorms predicted for Pattaya and eastern regions

 

 

Fairly widespread thunderstorms are expected, with gusty winds and isolated hail primarily impacting the regions of Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri (Pattaya), Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293615-thunderstorms-predicted-for-pattaya-and-eastern-regions/

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Ballots for advance voting sent from Bangkok to 400 constituencies

 

 

Election ballots were dispatched, under tight police security, from Thailand Post Company’s head office in Bangkok today (Monday) to 400 electoral constituencies across the country, ahead of advance voting this Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293618-ballots-for-advance-voting-sent-from-bangkok-to-400-constituencies/

 

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Pattaya Beach Hotels and Bars Benefited from Crew of USS Nimitz

 

 

Several Pattaya beach side resorts, bars, and hotels benefited from the arrival of crew members of the US Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, said Thanet Suparashusrangsi, chairman of the Tourism Industry Council of Chonburi Province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293619-pattaya-beach-hotels-and-bars-benefited-from-crew-of-uss-nimitz/

 

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Phuket police suspect driver fell asleep after minivan crashes into guardrail

 

 

Police believe a Phuket driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel after his minivan ploughed into a roadside guardrail. The Phuket News reports that the incident happened at around 5:40am yesterday, April 30, on the Patong to Kamala road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293620-phuket-police-suspect-driver-fell-asleep-after-minivan-crashes-into-guardrail/

 

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