THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 5 May 2023

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AOT to extend automated check-in at Suvarnabhumi airport from June 1st

 

Starting June 1st, air passengers can check in with their luggage using automated check-in services up to five hours in advance of their departure time, instead of three hours, in order to address congestion at the check-in counters at Suvarnabhumi international airport, according to Kirati Kitmanawat, president of Airports of Thailand Public Company (AOT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293930-aot-to-extend-automated-check-in-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-from-june-1st/

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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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Will passing Progressive Liquor Bill help small producers and consumers?

 

 

Thailand not only ranks first in the alcoholic beverage market in South East Asia, but is also the first among ASEAN countries with highest consumption per capita, at 8.3 litres/year. Even though there are numerous brands of alcohol on the supermarket shelves and annual sales are 300 billion baht, 93% of the brands are owned by few giant corporations, namely Boon Rawd Breweries (Leo, Singha), Thai Beverage (Chang, Archa) and Thai Asia Pacific Breweries (Tiger, Cheers). Other smaller local producers and imported beer account for a less than 1% market share.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293929-will-passing-progressive-liquor-bill-help-small-producers-and-consumers/

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Popular Actress Ordered Cyanide From Same Factory Serial Killings Suspect Did
by TNR Staff

 

 

A POLICE raid on a factory in the Lat Krabang area of Bangkok found that around a hundred people purchased imported cyanide and among them are the main suspect in the serial killings as well as a well-known actress, Sanook.com and TV Channel 7 said Thursday (May 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293947-popular-actress-ordered-cyanide-from-same-factory-serial-killings-suspect-did/

 

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Prayut Might Prolong Rule With Minority Government: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Caretaker prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha campaigning in Surat Thani on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

 

CARETAKER PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha might probably be looking to set up a minority government to prolong his rule after the May 14 general election, given overwhelming support from senators, said a noted academic last night (May 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293949-prayut-might-prolong-rule-with-minority-government-academic/

 

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Gunman Points Revolver In Point-Blank Range At Candidate’s Employee In Buriram
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

The Palang Pracharath pick-up truck stopped by the gunman in Buriram. Photo Naewna

 

AN UNKNOWN GUNMAN yesterday (May 3) allegedly pointed a handgun to the head of one of a Palang Pracharath candidate’s campaign employees in Buriram, telling him to give it up for his own life, police said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293950-gunman-points-revolver-in-point-blank-range-at-candidate’s-employee-in-buriram/

 

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Italian Man Has a Meltdown on His Balcony in Pattaya, Blames Marijuana
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — An Italian man suspected of being high on marijuana hurled several items including a refrigerator at people below his balcony in Pattaya. Luckily, the man reportedly harmed nobody.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293951-italian-man-has-a-meltdown-on-his-balcony-in-pattaya-blames-marijuana/

 

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Young Polish Woman Dies in Motorbike Accident in Chalong, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat 

 

 

Chalong – A 33-year-old female Polish rider died after she crashed her motorbike and slid under a trailer truck in Chalong, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293952-young-polish-woman-dies-in-motorbike-accident-in-chalong-phuket/

 

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Three People Seriously Injured After Guardrail Pierces Through Minivan in Nakhon Si Thammarat
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Nakhon Si Thammarat – Three people have sustained severe injuries after a minivan crashed before piercing through a guardrail in the Thung Song district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293953-three-people-seriously-injured-after-guardrail-pierces-through-minivan-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Farmer In Tears After Durian Trees Start Dying Upon Being Poisoned
by TNR Staff 

 

 

A FARMER in Chumphon province is devastated at discovering that most of his durian trees have been poisoned and are starting to die with long-term loss reaching 30 million baht, Sanook.com said Thursday (May 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293954-farmer-in-tears-after-durian-trees-start-dying-upon-being-poisoned/

 

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Tourist Police launch campaign to enforce Alcohol Ban during elections, targeting entrepreneurs and tourists

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On May 4th, Pol. Lt. Col. Pramet Duangkaew led a team of tourist police officers on a mission to enforce an alcohol ban during the upcoming elections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293955-tourist-police-launch-campaign-to-enforce-alcohol-ban-during-elections-targeting-entrepreneurs-and-tourists/

 

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Outraged driver: Concrete chunk hits car on expressway, full compensation denied

 

Picture: INN

 

A Facebook user recently took to social media to express their frustration after their car was damaged by a chunk of concrete that fell from an expressway. Despite the incident, they were only granted compensation for car repairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293956-outraged-driver-concrete-chunk-hits-car-on-expressway-full-compensation-denied/

 

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Bikini-wearing durian seller sparks controversy in Kamphaeng Phet (VIDEO)

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Kamphaeng Phet - A young woman wearing a pink bikini has created a buzz by selling durians in front of a roadside shop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293960-bikini-wearing-durian-seller-sparks-controversy-in-kamphaeng-phet-video/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 5 May 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293962-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-5-may-2023/

 

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Close to 30,000 Thai workers sent to work abroad in first half of fiscal 2023
by Namo Vananupong

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Almost 30,000 Thai workers have been sent to fill overseas positions in various countries during the first 6 months of fiscal 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293963-close-to-30000-thai-workers-sent-to-work-abroad-in-first-half-of-fiscal-2023/

 

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Thai Ministries, USAID enhance anti-trafficking system in fisheries
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has joined hands with the United States Agency for International Development to enhance its system protecting victims of human trafficking in the fishing industry. Both parties have signed a deal to improve the communication systems onboard ships for quicker assistance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293964-thai-ministries-usaid-enhance-anti-trafficking-system-in-fisheries/

 

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Indian gambling kingpin Chikoti Praveen in net after bust in Pattaya
Edited By: Manas Joshi

 

(Source: Pexels- Kindel Media) Representative image. Photograph:(Others)

 

Chikoti Praveen, an infamous name in India due to his activities in casinos and gambling, has been caught in a major raid by police in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293967-indian-gambling-kingpin-chikoti-praveen-in-net-after-bust-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand to enter rainy season later this month

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The rainy season in Thailand will start in the third week of May. The Meteorological Department has announced it is expecting less precipitation this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293969-thailand-to-enter-rainy-season-later-this-month/

 

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GrabFood No.1* Food Delivery App is now available in English!
by Cita Catellya

 

 

Living in a foreign country can be a thrilling adventure, but it can also pose its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles for many expats is navigating unfamiliar dining options.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293972-grabfood-no1-food-delivery-app-is-now-available-in-english/

 

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Fun-loving UK teenager dies after taking drugs at Full Moon party in Thailand, inquest reveals
by Bob Scott

 

Catherine and John Yates leave Portsmouth Coroner's Court yesterday. Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail.

A fun-loving, “fiercely independent” teenager from the United Kingdom died after taking drugs at a Full Moon party in Thailand an inquest heard. A UK coroner yesterday determined that the 18 year old woman from Winchester died by misadventure after taking ecstasy while backpacking in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293974-fun-loving-uk-teenager-dies-after-taking-drugs-at-full-moon-party-in-thailand-inquest-reveals/

 

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Canadian teenager found dead in Bangkok condo room
by leah

 

Photo via KhaoSod

A young Canadian man was found dead in his rented condo room in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. Police say they are investigating suspicious evidence found inside the room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293979-canadian-teenager-found-dead-in-bangkok-condo-room/

 

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Italian man throws furniture off Pattaya balcony, tests positive for ‘ice’
by Tara Abhasakun

 

Italian man throws furniture off balcony, photo by The Pattaya News.

An Italian man made a scene in front of over 100 witnesses on Wednesday night when he threw furniture and large items off a Pattaya balcony.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293951-italian-man-has-a-meltdown-on-his-balcony-in-pattaya-blames-marijuana/?do=findComment&comment=18061099

 

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Update on Italian fridge thrower, alcohol bans in Thailand tomorrow : Tim Newton Today - May 5

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293980-update-on-italian-fridge-thrower-alcohol-bans-in-thailand-tomorrow-tim-newton-today-may-5/

 

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As election draws near, dissolution rumors grow
By Arun Saronchai

 

Thailand’s political landscape is currently in a state of flux, with potential alliances, election predictions, and switching allegiances dominating the discourse. However, with the election just a week away, a persistent rumor has been making its way around political circles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293981-as-election-draws-near-dissolution-rumors-grow/

 

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PM Prayut to skip upcoming ASEAN-related summit
 

FILE / Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha speaks during the handover ceremony at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on November 19, 2022. / AFP

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not attend the ASEAN-related summit next week, according to an informed source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293982-pm-prayut-to-skip-upcoming-asean-related-summit/

 

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Body found floating near Koh Samui, Thailand

by leah

 

Photo via Facebook

A dead body was found floating in the sea between Koh Samui on Koh Pha Ngan in Surat Thani province, southern Thailand, yesterday. The deceased appears to be a foreign woman, reports MGR Online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293984-body-found-floating-near-koh-samui-thailand/

 

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Twist in Thai cyanide serial killer case: Actress and nurses investigated for buying same poison as killer
by Petch Petpailin
 

Photo via Instagram icepreechaya

There has been another twist in the Thai cyanide serial killer case. Not only has the serial killer’s husband been charged with aiding and abetting her crimes and released on bail but the Royal Thai Police (RTP) is investigating the purchase of some cyanide by a famous Thai actress and 10 nurses, who reportedly bought the poison from the same lot number as the killer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293947-popular-actress-ordered-cyanide-from-same-factory-serial-killings-suspect-did/?do=findComment&comment=18061214

 

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Karen villagers’ settlement in Kaeng Krachan National Park sparks public outcry
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: Flickr

Protests have erupted among local residents in Phetchaburi over the Thai government’s decision to settle 150 Karen villagers in Kaeng Krachan National Park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293987-karen-villagers’-settlement-in-kaeng-krachan-national-park-sparks-public-outcry/

 

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Thai robbers nabbed for stealing from Chinese renters in Pattaya
by Petch Petpailin
 

Photo via Facebook/ เอ.อี.ซี นิวส์ พัทยา

Officers from Chon Buri Provincial Police arrested two Thai men for robbing a rental house occupied by three Chinese nationals in Pattaya on Wednesday while the other three suspects are still at large. A Thai female party entertainer was accused of supporting the gang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293988-thai-robbers-nabbed-for-stealing-from-chinese-renters-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand to close several popular islands for environmental restoration
by leah

 

Koh Kradan | Photo via World Beach Guide

Four islands in Trang province, southern Thailand, will close for four months to give nature a chance to restore itself after a hectic tourist season, namely Koh Muk, Koh Kradan, Koh Chuek, and Koh Waen. Thailand’s Similan Islands will also close for the monsoon season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293990-thailand-to-close-several-popular-islands-for-environmental-restoration/