THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 19 May 2023

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TAT Holds Thailand Golf & Dive Expo Plus Outdoor Fest 2023

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Hopes for Thailand’s 2023 GDP growth are currently pinned on tourism. Aware of this fact, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is taking aim at penetrating the market for high-quality tourists who have abundant purchasing power and who crave activities tailored to diverse lifestyles. With this, the TAT hopes to attract new types of tourists and boost foreign tourist arrival figures next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295334-tat-holds-thailand-golf-dive-expo-plus-outdoor-fest-2023/

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Justice Ministry opens human rights institute

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice has opened an institute on the development of human rights, in an attempt to promote respect for human rights at all levels of society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295336-justice-ministry-opens-human-rights-institute/

 

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Committee Approves Merger Between THAI and Thai Smile Airways

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Thai Smile Airways have received approval from the Thai Airways Creditors Committee for their merger.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295337-committee-approves-merger-between-thai-and-thai-smile-airways/

 

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Purchase of Submarine is for New Government to Decide, Thai Naval Commander-in-Chief Says

 

PHOTO: Matichon

 

The Commander-in-chief of the Thai Navy admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, said it was up to the new government to make a decision on the purchase of the submarine from China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295338-purchase-of-submarine-is-for-new-government-to-decide-thai-naval-commander-in-chief-says/

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Thailand, Cambodia, Laos soldiers unite in border security sports event

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A unique sporting event kicked off between the border security forces of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, aiming to strengthen military ties between the three nations. The mini-games are taking place in Ubon Ratchathani, organised by the Suranaree task force, and feature men’s football, pétanque, volleyball, and golf. A total of 60 athletes from each country are participating in the competition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295339-thailand-cambodia-laos-soldiers-unite-in-border-security-sports-event/

 

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Re-run of election in Nakhon Pathom set for May 21st

 

 

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has set this Sunday as the new election day for Nakhon Pathom’s constituency 1. The original election in the constituency on May 14th was suspended after heavy downpours and strong winds damaged polling stations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295340-re-run-of-election-in-nakhon-pathom-set-for-may-21st/

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Serial thief remains elusive despite ongoing theft at temple

 

Photo via Facebook/ วัดช่องลม ชัยนาท

 

The abbot of a Chong Lom Temple in the central province of Chai Nat reached out to news agencies for assistance regarding an ongoing theft at the temple. The serial temple thief is still at large even though CCTV footage clearly features his face while committing the crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295341-serial-thief-remains-elusive-despite-ongoing-theft-at-temple/

 

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Rangers look for injured gaur after it was struck by a car

 

 

Forest rangers in Wang Nam Khiao district of the north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima are trying to track down a gaur, believed to have been injured when it was struck by a pick-up truck on a road in the Khao Paeng Ma no-hunting area on Thursday night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295343-rangers-look-for-injured-gaur-after-it-was-struck-by-a-car/

 

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4 suspects arrested for smuggling 7 million meth pills near Mekong River

 

Photo via พิชิต คำแก้ว

 

Officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) arrested two Thai men and two Thai women near the Mekong River in the Isaan province of Nakhon Panom after the gang smuggled seven million meth pills into Thailand and prepared to deliver them into a third country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295344-4-suspects-arrested-for-smuggling-7-million-meth-pills-near-mekong-river/

 

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Thai durian farmers on the lookout for thieves after prices jump

 

Durian farmer, photo by Matichon.

 

Thai durian farmers are on the lookout for thieves now that durian prices have jumped.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295345-thai-durian-farmers-on-the-lookout-for-thieves-after-prices-jump/

 

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Pattaya Authorities Sign MOU to Develop Welfare System for Homeless and Beggars

 

PHOTO: Pattaya Tourist Police

 

Pattaya authorities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a welfare system for homeless people and beggars.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295346-pattaya-authorities-sign-mou-to-develop-welfare-system-for-homeless-and-beggars/

 

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Pickup truck veers off road, crashes into wall and flips, injuring two in Chon Buri

 

Photo by Khaosod

 

A pickup truck driver in Chon Buri lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a wall and a signpost, causing the truck to overturn and injuring two people inside. The incident took place on Soi Chaiyaphon Withi 13, near a flour and starch manufacturing company in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. Emergency services promptly responded to the scene to assist the accident victims.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295347-pickup-truck-veers-off-road-crashes-into-wall-and-flips-injuring-two-in-chon-buri/

 

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Number of injured from Phuket speedboat crash rises to 35, nobody missing

 

PHOTO: KomChadLuek

 

All but 2 of the passengers on the speedboat that crashed into a pillar near Chalong Pier in Phuket have been injured. According to an update from the Phuket Express and Bangkok Post, the number of injured people stands at 35, with all passengers accounted for. Earlier media reports had stated there was 1 person missing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295348-number-of-injured-from-phuket-speedboat-crash-rises-to-35-nobody-missing/

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Patong local election may impact Bangla Road nightlife

 

Photo Courtesy of Phuket news

 

Patong Municipality has announced a local election set to take place on June 11, which will impact the popular nightlife district of Bangla Road and its surrounding areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295349-patong-local-election-may-impact-bangla-road-nightlife/

 

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6 Indian men arrested for overstaying in southern Thailand

 

 

Tourist police arrested six Indian men for overstaying their visas at a rental house in the Tamot district of Pattalung province in the southern part of Thailand. They also worked illegally in the province as ice cream sellers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295350-6-indian-men-arrested-for-overstaying-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Russian tourist injured in Bangkok snatching incident

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A Russian woman sustained minor injuries on Wednesday when a thief on a motorbike snatched her bag and knocked her down in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295351-russian-tourist-injured-in-bangkok-snatching-incident/

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British Ambassador to Thailand, presented a certificate to Bert Elson BEM, our Honorary Consul to Pattaya

 

 

Bert had been serving as Honorary Consul to Pattaya between 2013 and 2023 and had provided exceptional services to British nationals in Pattaya during his tenure. He had worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of British citizens in Pattaya. Bert had been a key point of contact for the Consular team in Bangkok. We wish him best of luck on his retirement.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295356-british-ambassador-to-thailand-presented-a-certificate-to-bert-elson-bem-our-honorary-consul-to-pattaya/

 

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Quick list of must-dos in Phuket

 

 

Here’s a quick list of things you must do when you’re next in Phuket…

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295358-quick-list-of-must-dos-in-phuket/

 

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14 macaque carcasses found in house raid, wildlife trafficking suspects arrested

 

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay

 

A recent raid in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, led to the discovery of 14 deceased macaques and five more in distress, locked up without food or water. The provincial wildlife protection area director, Prawet Sunthornthai, led the wildlife conservation team that searched the rented house in Ban Khao Mainual, tambon Khao Yai, after receiving a tip from a neighbour.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295359-14-macaque-carcasses-found-in-house-raid-wildlife-trafficking-suspects-arrested/

 

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Korean man suspected of smuggling crystal meth from Thailand to South Korea

 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามยาเสพติด

 

Officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) arrested a Korean man for using crystal meth at a condominium in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok. Police also believe he is involved with a Thai woman smuggling the drug from Thailand to South Korea.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295361-korean-man-suspected-of-smuggling-crystal-meth-from-thailand-to-south-korea/

 

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