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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 12 June 2025
Miracle in Nonthaburi: ‘Dead’ Man Comes Back to Life in Canal Picture courtesy of Thai Rath In a jaw-dropping event in Nonthaburi, a man presumed dead in a canal astonished rescuers by calling out for help. The dramatic episode unfolded when police and volunteers rushed to the scene to rescue 70-year-old Kosem, who was floating lifelessly with visible injuries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363377-miracle-in-nonthaburi-‘dead’-man-comes-back-to-life-in-canal/ -
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Accident Miracle in Nonthaburi: ‘Dead’ Man Comes Back to Life in Canal
Picture courtesy of Thai Rath In a jaw-dropping event in Nonthaburi, a man presumed dead in a canal astonished rescuers by calling out for help. The dramatic episode unfolded when police and volunteers rushed to the scene to rescue 70-year-old Kosem, who was floating lifelessly with visible injuries. The startling discovery was made under a bridge over Khlong Lamphu on Highway 9. It began when a local fisherman spotted what looked like a dead body in the water. Upon arrival, emergency teams found Kosem's head resting against a concrete block, initially believing him to have succumbed to his apparent injuries. As preparations were being made to recover the body, an officer shifted the concrete block with a stick, only for Kosem to suddenly plead, "Help me!" His unexpected cry sparked immediate rescue action. The shocked responders quickly pulled him out of the water, amazed by the turn of events. After safely extracting him, Kosem confessed to fainting on his way home, accidentally tumbling into the canal. Despite the visible wounds, he was mostly unharmed and was taken to Bang Bua Thong Hospital for comprehensive evaluation. Kosem’s sudden resurgence from presumed death has left all, including the emergency teams, mystified. Initially feared to be a tragic accident, his revival has turned the incident into a talking point about resilience and the unpredictable nature of life itself. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-12 -
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Prices for Decathlon or lesser known brand names are ok and usually decent quality. That is what I go there for. Not the big brand name overpriced stuff. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 12 June 2025
Pattaya's Tourism at Stake: New Accommodation Bill Sparks Debate Pattaya. File photo courtesy of Wikipedia Pattaya, Thailand's vibrant tourist hotspot, finds itself embroiled in a fierce national debate over the proposed Equal Accommodation Bill. This contentious legislation seeks to overhaul outdated Thai laws regulating the hotel industry, but critics warn it could undermine safety, trust, and tourism sustainability in key areas like Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363376-pattayas-tourism-at-stake-new-accommodation-bill-sparks-debate/ -
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Report Pattaya's Tourism at Stake: New Accommodation Bill Sparks Debate
Pattaya. File photo courtesy of Wikipedia Pattaya, Thailand's vibrant tourist hotspot, finds itself embroiled in a fierce national debate over the proposed Equal Accommodation Bill. This contentious legislation seeks to overhaul outdated Thai laws regulating the hotel industry, but critics warn it could undermine safety, trust, and tourism sustainability in key areas like Pattaya. The People’s Party has introduced this bill to improve the confusing hotel licensing procedures caught up in Thailand’s older frameworks, such as the Building Control Act and City Planning Law. Under the proposed changes, local authorities like Pattaya City would gain new powers to set regulations and issue operating licences, potentially paving the way for more diverse accommodation options. Currently, many unlicensed lodgings, such as small condos offering short-term rentals, operate under limited oversight. The bill proposes legalising these informal accommodations, which could lead to significant changes in Pattaya’s varied hospitality sector. However, this has raised red flags among existing stakeholders. Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, President of the Thai Hotels Association, cautions that allowing individual condo units or residential homes to register as accommodations without converting the whole building into a hotel could infringe on residents' rights. He believes this could turn condos into constant tourist zones, undermining the quality of life for permanent residents. Concerns extend to potential abuse of the system by foreign investors running quasi-hotels without adhering to tax and safety regulations. Critics from traditional hotel circles fear this could erode safety standards and public confidence, as they argue the current 2004 Hotel Act's structure is sufficient but merely suffers from poor enforcement. Proponents, however, highlight that local governments would benefit from retaining licensing fees, reinvesting them into infrastructure improvements in Pattaya, and enhancing its allure as a global destination. Local officials and tourism groups are intrigued by these potential developments, seeing opportunities for growth. As discussions continue in Parliament, the direction of Pattaya’s tourism sector remains uncertain. The question persists: will the bill usher in modernisation, or will it lead to unchecked competition and safety lapses? Pattaya's future hinges on achieving the right balance between growth and maintaining community integrity. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-12
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