THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 20 May 2023

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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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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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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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OPINION/ANALYSIS

 

The election is over, a new round of "war" begins

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

After the polls have closed, the victories of two major opposition parties mark a new chapter in Thai politics as the country enters the phase of forming a new government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295366-the-election-is-over-a new-round-of-war begins/

 

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Over 300 Tourists Protest Over Online Boat Ticket Scandal in Laem Chabang

 

 

Chaos ensued at the Laem Chabang port as over 300 disgruntled tourists, both Thai and foreigners, protested following a cruise ticket debacle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295368-over-300-tourists-protest-over-online-boat-ticket-scandal-in-laem-chabang/

 

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Phuket Immigration Lauded for In-Hospital Visa Extensions Following Speedboat Collision

 

Picture: Phuket News

 

Following a disastrous incident on May 17th where a speedboat carrying tourists collided with a navigation beacon pole in the sea near Chalong Bay, emergency services rushed into action to assist the 37 injured passengers (33 foreigners and 4 Thais).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295369-phuket-immigration-lauded-for-in-hospital-visa-extensions-following-speedboat-collision/

 

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Election vote for Move Forward may have been a cry for help from voters mired in short-term debt
by Joseph O' Connor

 

The stimulus plan and Keynesian economic proposals by the Pheu Thai Party, while the emphasis on structural reform of the economy and the goal of a welfare state from the Move Forward Party, may be reconcilable. Planners will have to have a deft touch with the economic recovery currently in such a fragile state with the need to avoid a political crisis looming large for the leadership of both leading political parties.

 

Business frets about political instability and the potential policies of a Move Forward Pheu Thai government but there already appears to be growing problems beneath the surface of Thailand’s economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295370-election-vote-for-move-forward-may-have-been-a-cry-for-help-from-voters-mired-in-short-term-debt/

 

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Thai Immigration Bureau Intensifies Crackdown on Overstaying Foreigners

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In their most recent effort to crack down on overstaying foreigners, the Thai Immigration Bureau (IB) delivered a robust display of enforcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295373-thai-immigration-bureau-intensifies-crackdown-on-overstaying-foreigners/

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Thai Immigration Bureau Breaks Up Call Center Gang

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

As part of their operation, the Immigration Bureau successfully apprehended a number of criminals involved in fraudulent cryptocurrency activities that reportedly deceived numerous Chinese investors, leading to damages over 500 million Thai Baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295374-thai-immigration-bureau-breaks-up-call-center-gang/

 

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Pita Limjaroenrat: Meet Thailand’s (probable) next leader

 

 

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat is on the road to becoming Thailand’s next prime minister after his three-year-old progressive party’s shock victory in last Sunday’s general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295376-pita-limjaroenrat-meet-thailand’s-probable-next-leader/

 

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Human skull found floating in Bangkok canal
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo by Khaosod

 

Bangkok police are investigating the discovery of a human skull found floating in the Bang Kho Laem canal. The preliminary investigation has not revealed the gender or cause of death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295388-human-skull-found-floating-in-bangkok-canal/

 

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Examination indicates that three-year-old Thai murder victim was sexually abused
by Nattapong West

 

Photo by Khaosod.

A tragic and shocking incident occurred involving the murder of a three-year-old girl in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295395-examination-indicates-that-three-year-old-thai-murder-victim-was-sexually-abused/

 

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Young motorcyclist fatally crashes into 18-wheeler in northeast Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Young motorcyclist killed in crash, photo by Khaosod

 

A tragic accident occurred when a young motorcyclist lost his life after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a lorry at a junction in Choak Chai district of northeast Thailand‘s Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295396-young-motorcyclist-fatally-crashes-into-18-wheeler-in-northeast-thailand/

 

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Move Forward party backtracks on Chart Pattana Kla joining coalition

 

 

Following negative reaction online, Move Forward party has dropped Chart Pattana Kla party from its coalition, claiming that it is the wish of the people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295398-move-forward-party-backtracks-on-chart-pattana-kla-joining-coalition/

 

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Thai senator faces indictment on money laundering, criminal organisation charges
by Mitch Connor

 

Senator Upakit Pachirirangkun, photo by Nation Thailand

 

A Thai Senator Upakit Pachirirangkun faces indictment on charges of money laundering and involvement in a transnational criminal organisation, according to Kosolwat Inthuchanyong, the spokesman for the Office of the Attorney-General.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295399-thai-senator-faces-indictment-on-money-laundering-criminal-organisation-charges/

 

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UPDATE:

 

He promised change in Thailand. But will he be allowed to lead?

BY SUI-LEE WEE
THE NEW YORK TIMES

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, at the party headquarters in Bangkok on Thursday | LAUREN DECICCA / THE NEW YORK TIMES

BANGKOK – When Pita Limjaroenrat was a student at Harvard in 2008, he shadowed his American classmates who were campaigning at the time for Barack Obama.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295376-pita-limjaroenrat-meet-thailand’s-probable-next-leader/?do=findComment&comment=18093975

 

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Thailand’s Democrats deny seeking to join Move Forward Party-led coalition
by Mitch Connor
 

Prominent members of Thailand‘s Democrat Party have dismissed claims that they are considering joining the coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295402-thailand’s-democrats-deny-seeking-to-join-move-forward-party-led-coalition/

 

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Almost 10 Million Foreign Tourists So Far This Year
by TNR Staff

 

Colourful umbrellas are seen in a restaurant as tourists enjoy a beach in Phuket on January 19, 2023. Photo: Reuters/Jorge Silva and published by CNAby TNR Staff

 

THE Thai tourism industry is soaring as seen by altogether 9.47 million foreign tourists having come here from the beginning of the year till May 15 with the biggest markets being east and south Asia plus Asean countries, MNG Online said this morning (May 20).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295403-almost-10-million-foreign-tourists-so-far-this-year/

 

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Alcohol Sales Ban To Take Place In Some Areas of Banglamung and Nongprue From Tonight
By Goongnang Suksawat 

 

 

Chonburi – An alcohol sales ban will take place in some areas of Nongprue, Banglamung, and Chonburi for local elections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295404-alcohol-sales-ban-to-take-place-in-some-areas-of-banglamung-and-nongprue-from-tonight/

 

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to continue:

 

Thailand Live Monday 22 May 2023 
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