THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 13 May 2023

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Thailand’s experiment with weed goes up in smoke

 

After four years of support from the ruling coalition government, Thailand is expected to vote against the decriminalisation of marijuana in Sunday’s general election. The current free-for-all and weed shops lining the busy tourist streets appears unlikely to continue in the months after the election and a new parliament is settled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294704-thailand’s-experiment-with-weed-goes-up-in-smoke/

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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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Police say woman found dead in Chiang Mai condo wasn’t murdered

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Phirom Yosalai | Photo via KhaoSod

 

Despite police saying that they assumed the woman found dead in a condo room in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, this morning was murdered by her foreign husband, they are now saying she was not murdered at all.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294692-thai-woman-murdered-in-chiang-mai-condo-farang-husband-missing/?do=findComment&comment=18078511

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Chuwit Happy With Prawit’s Stance On Free Cannabis
by TNR Staff

 

Graft-buster and anti-cannabis campaigner Chuwit Kamolvisit talking to Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan, May 12, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

FORMER MP and graft-buster Chuwit Kamolvisit took his anti-cannabis campaign to Palang Pracharath Party’s big campaign rally at the Thai-Japanese Stadium Friday afternoon (May 12) and was pleased with party boss Prawit Wongsuwan’s stance that it should only be free for medical use, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294745-chuwit-happy-with-prawit’s-stance-on-free-cannabis/

 

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Cannabis divide deepens ahead of General Election in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of @backpacklife.

The future of marijuana in Thailand may become uncertain as political parties contesting in the upcoming national election call for the repeal of cannabis decriminalisation, which has been in effect for approximately one year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294704-thailand’s-experiment-with-weed-goes-up-in-smoke/?do=findComment&comment=18078906

 

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Return of ex-PM Thaksin may still leave Prayut with a test even if he loses this Sunday’s election
by Joseph O' Connor

 

General Prayut Chan ocha (right) was offhand and dismissive this week after hearing about Thaksin’s plans to return home to Thailand by July 26th next. The ousted ex-Prime Minister vowed to return home and put himself in the hands of the justice system and General Prayut’s government. The situation, if it comes to pass, would represent a test for the sitting Prime Minister even if he loses next Sunday’s General Election.

The return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on or before July 26th next, his 74th birthday, would be a sensational and historic moment for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294747-return-of-ex-pm-thaksin-may-still-leave-prayut-with-a-test-even-if-he-loses-this-sunday’s-election/

 

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Crackdown on Undocumented Foreign Workers and Employers Intensifies in Nakhon Nayok Province

 

 

NAKHON NAYOK: -- Under the directives of Pol. Gen. Bhak Bhumi Bhakthi and Pol. Col. Worasiri Sirip Lee, stricter actions are being enforced to target and detain illegal foreign workers in Thailand, along with a closer inspection of their unlawful activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294749-crackdown-on-undocumented-foreign-workers-and-employers-intensifies-in-nakhon-nayok-province/

 

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Thai School Principal Unveils Salary Details, Sparks Massive Public Interest

 

 

NAKHON SAWAN: -- In a move that has garnered significant public attention, a Thai school principal recently took to TikTok to disclose her salary details. Pattama, the principal at Wat Tha Raet School in Banphot Phisai district, Nakhon Sawan province, laid out her monthly earnings on the popular social media platform, igniting widespread curiosity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294750-thai-school-principal-unveils-salary-details-sparks-massive-public-interest/

 

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Fatal Crash in Chonburi: Pickup Truck Collides with Barrier, 1 Dead and 1 Injured

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

CHONBURI: In a tragic incident on Sukhumvit Road near Vue View Villa in Bangsare, Sattahip district, Chonburi province, a pickup truck collided with a concrete barrier, resulting in one fatality and one person injured. The collision occurred around 9:30pm on May 12th, 2023, prompting an immediate response from authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294751-fatal-crash-in-chonburi-pickup-truck-collides-with-barrier-1-dead-and-1-injured/

 

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Phetchabun Immigration Bureau Intensifies Efforts to Combat Immigration Violations and Promote Transparency

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

PHETCHABUN: -- In a collaborative effort between the Immigration Bureau and the Region 5 Police, under the leadership of Pol. Lt. Gen. Suphanat Jarernruangtrakul, the Commissioner of the Region 5 Police, and Pol. Col. Sarawut Konkrua, the Deputy Commissioner of the Region 5 Police, the Region 5 Immigration Bureau has ramped up its endeavors to combat violations of the Immigration Act of 2522 (1979).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294753-phetchabun-immigration-bureau-intensifies-efforts-to-combat-immigration-violations-and-promote-transparency/

 

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Perplexed Man Gets Speeding Ticket for Seized Truck Linked to Drug Offenses

 

Picture: Daily News

 

NONTHABURI: -- Jedsada Inthabun, a young man from Nonthaburi, finds himself in a perplexing legal situation involving his pickup truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294756-perplexed-man-gets-speeding-ticket-for-seized-truck-linked-to-drug-offenses/

 

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Pita Looks To Becoming PM For Two Straight Terms
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat giving his final campaign speech at a Bangkok stadium last night, May 12, 2023. Photo: Naewna

 

MOVE FORWARD LEADER PITA Limjaroenrat yesterday (May 12) publicly said he is looking to run the country as prime minister for two straight terms following Sunday’s general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294758-pita-looks-to-becoming-pm-for-two-straight-terms/

 

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Settha Vows To Quit Race For PM If Pheu Thai Links Up With Palang Pracharath
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Two of three Pheu Thai prime minister candidates Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Settha Taweesin at this party’s campaign rally at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. Photo: Matichon

 

REAL ESTATE TYCOON Settha Taweesin has offered to give up his contest for prime minister if the Pheu Thai under whose tickets he is running joins ranks with the Palang Pracharath after Sunday’s general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294763-settha-vows-to-quit-race-for-pm-if-pheu-thai-links-up-with-palang-pracharath/

 

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Thai Airways anticipates 130 billion baht revenue this year
by Mitch Connor

 

 

Thailand’s flagship carrier, Thai Airways (THAI) is optimistic about its revenue this year. Thai Airways is anticipated to accumulate at least 130 billion baht in revenue this year after its net profit in the first quarter reached 12.5 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294766-thai-airways-anticipates-130-billion-baht-revenue-this-year/

 

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Marine Department official allegedly smuggled Chinese nationals into Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Ban Saeo Police Station, where the suspects were brought, photo by Emergency Thailand.

A Marine Department official allegedly smuggled eight Chinese nationals into Thailand. Police arrested the official in Chiang Rai last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294769-marine-department-official-allegedly-smuggled-chinese-nationals-into-thailand/

 

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Thai tourism rebound evident with surge in new business registrations
by Alex Morgan 

 

 

Thailand’s tourism sector has witnessed a strong rebound, as evidenced by the significant surge in new registrations for tourism-related businesses during the initial four months of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294770-thai-tourism-rebound-evident-with-surge-in-new-business-registrations/

 

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What’s in a Number? The Implications of Thailand’s Ballot Design
by Thai Data Points

 

by Allen Hicken

 

“What number will you choose?” shouts the speaker. “Three!!” the crowd cries in return. “What number?” “Three!!”“What?” “Three!!” 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294773-what’s-in-a-number-the-implications-of-thailand’s-ballot-design/

 

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“Shy Prayut” Voters or “Scared Prayut” Voters? Election Polls: Accuracy and Bias
by Thai Data Points

 

by Joel Sawat Selway

 

Over the last month, a flurry of outlets have released their predictions for the upcoming Thai elections, scheduled for May 14, 2023. All but one puts Pheu Thai as the frontrunner, though the percentage of the vote predicted varies from 35.75% to 49.85%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294774-“shy-prayut”-voters-or-“scared-prayut”-voters-election-polls-accuracy-and-bias/

 

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Thai Election Commission predicts 85% turnout, confident of smooth process
by Mitch Connor

 

The Move Forward Party's final campaign rally, photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut via Bangkok Post.

Thailand‘s Election Commission (EC) predicts an 85% voter turnout for the upcoming general elections tomorrow (May 14) and maintains confidence in its ability to conduct the elections efficiently despite a few issues encountered during advance voting last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294775-thai-election-commission-predicts-85-turnout-confident-of-smooth-process/

 

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Thai-Finnish couple suspected of pimping for decades
by Miabell Mallikka

 

A Thai-Finnish couple in their 60’s is suspected of running a prostitution-ring through Thai massage parlors in six locations around Finland since 2014.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294777-thai-finnish-couple-suspected-of-pimping-for-decades/

 

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Two Indian Men Report Their Expensive Gold Necklaces Were Stolen in Pattaya by Transgender Thieves
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – Transgender thieves allegedly stole gold necklaces from two Indian men in separate incidents the same night in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294782-two-indian-men-report-their-expensive-gold-necklaces-were-stolen-in-pattaya-by-transgender-thieves/

 

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