THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 9 May 2023

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Woramet Ben Taota, 16, (pictured) went for a motorcycle ride with the girl named Yam, 16, in Lampang province on Sunday evening, but neither of them returned to their homes

 

British boy, 16, is found dead with head wounds in a Thai forest: Police hunt for teenager's missing girlfriend
◼︎British teenager was found dead after going out with a girl on a motorbike
◼︎Thai police have said Ben may have been the victim of a phone robbery 

 

By JAMES REYNOLDS 

A British teenager has been found dead with head wounds in a forest in Thailand as police begin the search for his missing girlfriend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294251-british-boy-16-is-found-dead-with-head-wounds-in-a-thai-forest-police-hunt-for-teenagers-missing-girlfriend/

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Englishman fights for his life after motorbike crash in Phuket, Thailand

 

Photo via GoFundMe

 

A young Englishman is fighting for his life in the hospital after losing a significant amount of blood in a horror motorbike crash in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Monday, May 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294248-englishman-fights-for-his-life-after-motorbike-crash-in-phuket-thailand/

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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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Crackdown on foreign tourism abuses with police in hotspots targeting Chinese and Russian gangs
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Director-general of the Department of Tourism Mr Chaturon Phakdiwanich (centre) briefed the media last week on the closure of a Thai registered tourism concern after its licence was withdrawn following an inspection. 

The crackdown involves targeting firms licensed in the foreign tourism sector run by foreigners that are not on a pre-approved list while police in tourist hotspots such as Phuket are also reining in the illegal involvement of foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294274-crackdown-on-foreign-tourism-abuses-with-police-in-hotspots-targeting-chinese-and-russian-gangs/

 

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Russian Rider Dies after a Motorbike Crash in Kata, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Bank Pongpan Nakwanit

 

Kata, Phuket-A Russian rider died after a motorbike crash in Kata, Mueang Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294275-russian-rider-dies-after-a-motorbike-crash-in-kata-phuket/

 

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Thousands of People Welcome Prayut Chan-O-Cha at Election Rally in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – More than 12,000 people in Phuket welcomed Prayut Chan-O-Cha and his party to promote his hope for re-election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294276-thousands-of-people-welcome-prayut-chan-o-cha-at-election-rally-in-phuket/

 

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85 Tourists Adrift at Sea in Trang When Boat's Rope Snaps

 

 

A recent incident has caught the attention of social media, where a TikTok user, @tookam568, posted a video clip of 85 tourists floating in the sea during their visit to Morakot Cave in Trang Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294279-85-tourists-adrift-at-sea-in-trang-when-boats-rope-snaps/

 

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Pheu Thai is facing a threat of dissolution with complaint being pursued by Election Commission
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Pheu Thai Prime Ministerial nominee Srettha Thavisin released a video clip on Monday strongly defending the party’s policy under the Digital Wallet ฿10,000 giveaway as constitutional activist Mr Srisuwan Janya (right) revealed that the Election Commission has requested further information from him by May 11th next in a letter received last Friday. Any possible decisions to censure Pheu Thai including referring it to the Constitutional Court for dissolution would be a political earthquake for Thailand as the party appears on course to win the May 14th General Election which should catapult it into government.

Worrying noises in the last week as the country’s leading opposition parties appear on course to win the May 14th General Election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294280-pheu-thai-is-facing-a-threat-of-dissolution-with-complaint-being-pursued-by-election-commission/

 

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Summer Storm in Nakhon Nayok Causes Severe Damage to Homes and Widespread Power Outages: Officials Rush to Help

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Nakhon Nayok: -- A  summer storm has wreaked havoc on people's homes, causing severe damage. The storm brought down trees and electric poles, which resulted in a widespread power outage. The incident has prompted officials to take swift action to assist those affected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294282-summer-storm-in-nakhon-nayok-causes-severe-damage-to-homes-and-widespread-power-outages-officials-rush-to-help/

 

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Owner of 27 Gambling Websites Found Dead in Police Cell after Arrest in Thailand

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sa Kaeo: -- A former associate of a senior police officer and owner of 27 gambling websites, was discovered dead in his cell at Klong Luek Police Station in Sa Kaeo Province after being detained following his arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294285-owner-of-27-gambling-websites-found-dead-in-police-cell-after-arrest-in-thailand/

 

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Battle for Bangkok raging between conservative and liberal camps – but result already looks decisive

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Bangkok’s election battleground will likely be dominated by two pro-democracy parties on May 14 – the long-popular Pheu Thai and its formidable challenger Move Forward.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294287-battle-for-bangkok-raging-between-conservative-and-liberal-camps-–-but-result-already-looks-decisive/

 

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British 16 year old found dead in northern Thailand, crackdown on tourist scams : Tim Newton Today - May 9

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294291-british-16-year-old-found-dead-in-northern-thailand-crackdown-on-tourist-scams-tim-newton-today-may-9/

 

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Pheu Thai’s Landslide in the Northeast: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy or a Distant Dream?
By Napon Jatusripitak

 

Khon Kaen in Thailand’s northeast has traditionally been a stronghold for Pheu Thai, the country’s biggest opposition party. Now, however, a province-wide victory is looking less likely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294294-pheu-thai’s-landslide-in-the-northeast-a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-or-a-distant-dream/

 

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Thailand election: Campaign freebies may be a ‘band-aid solution’ with fiscal risks
by Nyshka Chandran

 

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● Thailand is preparing itself for a general election this month, and bread-and-butter issues — such as minimum wage, farm subsidies and welfare — will be top of voters’ minds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294296-thailand-election-campaign-freebies-may-be-a-‘band-aid-solution’-with-fiscal-risks/

 

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Thailand's move to legalise cannabis emerges as election issue with some parties expressing concerns

by Jack Board

Buriram province, in Thailand’s northeast, has been anointed the cannabis capital of the country. Farmers and firms there are worried that the upcoming election result could affect their growing businesses.

 

Buriram is a rural province where many farmers face economic hardships. (Photo: CNA/Jack Board)

BURIRAM, Thailand: The smell of the cannabis plants growing in the Thai summer heat fills the air before the crops can even be seen. They reach head height with burgeoning buds, ready for harvest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294297-thailands-move-to-legalise-cannabis-emerges-as-election-issue-with-some-parties-expressing-concerns/

 

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Bangkok expressway operator and contractor threatened with legal action

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Thai Rath

The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare is threatening to bring legal action against the Expressway Authority of Thailand and CBT Consortium, the contractor responsible for the Rama II elevated expressway project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294298-bangkok-expressway-operator-and-contractor-threatened-with-legal-action/

 

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Thai schools to re-introduce disease precautions as Covid cases rise

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Shutterstock/Warah38

The government has instructed the education and health ministries to increase Covid-19 prevention measures in the country’s schools ahead of classes resuming later this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294299-thai-schools-to-re-introduce-disease-precautions-as-covid-cases-rise/

 

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Cyber Cop Thailand Warns of New SMS Cyber Scam Links
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - "Cyber Cop Thailand" has issued a warning to the public about new SMS texts issued by scammers claiming to be from commercial banks. Victims are deceived into downloading a mobile control application by clicking on a link in the message.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294300-cyber-cop-thailand-warns-of-new-sms-cyber-scam-links/

 

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Toyota Halts Sales of Yaris Model in Thailand After Safety Test Issue
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp has stopped sales and deliveries of its Yaris Ativ in Thailand, after its affiliate Daihatsu rigged part of the door in side-collision safety tests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294302-toyota-halts-sales-of-yaris-model-in-thailand-after-safety-test-issue/

 

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Six more suspects indicted in connection with Forex-3D Ponzi scheme

 

 

Six more suspects, including celebrity couple Pattanapon Kunjara Na Ayudhaya and Suteewan Taweesin, were indicted by public prosecutors today (Tuesday) on fraud charges and violations of computer crime law for their alleged involvement in the Forex-3D Ponzi investment scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294328-six-more-suspects-indicted-in-connection-with-forex-3d-ponzi-scheme/

 

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SAIC Motor Starts Construction of New Industrial Park in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor has started construction of a new energy industrial park in Thailand, which is expected to focus on localized production of key auto parts for the company’s new energy vehicles (NEVs).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294329-saic-motor-starts-construction-of-new-industrial-park-in-thailand/

 

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Customs Dept to Deploy Dogs to Help Detect Illicit Narcotics

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Customs Department has announced the adoption of sniffer dogs to detect narcotic drugs hidden in imported and exported goods, adding that its practices have been upgraded to meet international standards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294330-customs-dept-to-deploy-dogs-to-help-detect-illicit-narcotics/

 

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BOT Expected to Raise Policy Rate

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Economists are anticipating that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will raise its policy rate to 2% this month, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent peak in its funds rate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294331-bot-expected-to-raise-policy-rate/

 

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Thaksin Tweets He Wants to Return to Thailand by July

 

 

BANGKOK, May 9 (TNA) – Fugitive Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said in a tweet that he decided to return to Thailand by July and would follow the legal process.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294332-thaksin-tweets-he-wants-to-return-to-thailand-by-july/

 

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Fake Driving License Scam Still a Major Issue on Facebook in Thailand

 

 

The Department of Land Transport Phuket Office has continued to warn of what they call an online and illegal driving license scam where there are still more than 200 Facebook pages and accounts scamming people.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294333-fake-driving-license-scam-still-a-major-issue-on-facebook-in-thailand/

 

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Bangkok governor orders end to use of Rama VIII Bridge for political campaigning

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered an election candidate of the United Thai Nation (UTN) party to stop the laser beam campaign imaging on the Rama VIII Bridge, following many comments on social media about the suitability and legality of such campaign methods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294335-bangkok-governor-orders-end-to-use-of-rama-viii-bridge-for-political-campaigning/

 

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Authorities Prepare for Possible Storms and Floods in Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is taking precautions in preparation for potential thunderstorms and floods in the lead-up to Election Day on May 14, following recent forecasts by the Meteorological Department of increasing levels of rainfall this week in many areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294337-authorities-prepare-for-possible-storms-and-floods-in-bangkok/

 

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Thirty Chinese Tourists Escape Severe Injuries After Bus Crash in Chiang Rai

 

 

Thirty Chinese passengers have escaped severe injuries after a tour bus crashed in the Mae Chan district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294338-thirty-chinese-tourists-escape-severe-injuries-after-bus-crash-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Marine Office issues warning for Phuket boats, but the forecast looks good!

 

 

In response to an imminent weather warning from the Thai Meteorological Department, the Phuket Marine Office has issued a cautionary notice for boat captains, warning small boats of less than 13 metres in length from leaving ports into the open sea from May 11 to May 14, this Thursday to Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294339-marine-office-issues-warning-for-phuket-boats-but-the-forecast-looks-good/

 

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Thailand Sees More Than 400,000 Foreign Tourists in First Week of May

 

 

Thailand saw 446,936 foreign tourists in the first week of May 2023, a slight decline due to the end of the long holiday in many regions, said the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Sports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294342-thailand-sees-more-than-400000-foreign-tourists-in-first-week-of-may/