THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 26 May 2023

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Photo by Paolo Bendandi on Unsplash

 

Excise Department supports Move Forward Party’s Progressive Liquor Act

 

The deputy director-general of the Excise Department stated that the department’s liquor policy is in line with the Move Forward Party‘s Progressive Liquor Act. The proposed Act aims to liberalise liquor production, allowing both small and large producers to enter the market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295938-excise-department-supports-move-forward-party’s-progressive-liquor-act/

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Wanted Indian suspect Arrested in Maha Sarakham With 1,273 Days of Overstay

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

 

A wanted Indian suspect was arrested near a resort in Maha Sarakham with 1,273 days of overstay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295887-wanted-indian-suspect-arrested-in-maha-sarakham-with-1273-days-of-overstay/

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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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US Offers Faster 4.5-Generation F-16 Fighter Jets To Thailand
by TNR Staff

 

A US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies in the US Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 30, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower. Photo: US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes and published by Alert5.com

 

UPON postponing the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters to Thailand earlier this week US offered the faster 4.5-generation F-16 warplanes in its place, Matichon newspaper said today (May 25).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295873-air-force-still-wants-new-aircraft-to-replace-its-aging-f-16-fighters/?do=findComment&comment=18104767

 

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Thaksin Reserved, Patient Over Move Forward/Pheu Thai Tussles
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister and Pheu Thai de facto boss Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister also a former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra met his daughter and a Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her husband Pitaka Suksawat in Singapore today (May 25). Photo: Thai Rath

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI PARTY BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra has been unusually reserved and patient over an apparent inter-party conflict between the Move Forward and his own camp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295949-thaksin-reserved-patient-over-move-forwardpheu-thai-tussles/

 

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Myanmar junta says it will rethink relationship with Thailand
by Arun Saronchai

 

Myanmar’s military government said this week that it would have to rethink its relationship with Thailand following statements made by the next prime minister-elect of Thailand following his election victory, according to local media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295950-myanmar-junta-says-it-will-rethink-relationship-with-thailand/

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Fire Causes Millions in Damages to Luxury Villa in Nong Prue District

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On May 25th, Pol. Lt. Nipon Intragun from the Nong Prue Police Station, along with the Bright Rescue Team from the Pattaya City Fire Department and the Municipal Fire Prevention and Mitigation Unit of Nong Prue Municipality, brought firefighting trucks to suppress a fire incident at House in Soi Santisuk 3, Tambon Nong Prue, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295955-fire-causes-millions-in-damages-to-luxury-villa-in-nong-prue-district/

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Oil Slick Discovered on Jomtien Beach Causing Concern for Tourism

 

Picture: Siam Rath

CHONBURI: -- May 25, 2023, a group of bed umbrella operators in Jomtien, Moo 12, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, reported the presence of an oil slick floating in the nearby sea. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295968-oil-slick-discovered-on-jomtien-beach-causing-concern-for-tourism/

 

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Woman Dressed in Traditional Costume Rescued After Climbing Signal Pole in Chiang Rai

 

Picture: Siam Rath

CHIANG RAI: --  May 25, 2023, a woman dressed in traditional attire found herself stranded atop a signal pole, unable to descend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295969-woman-dressed-in-traditional-costume-rescued-after-climbing-signal-pole-in-chiang-rai/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 26 May 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295971-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-26-may-2023/

 

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Pattaya Police Say No to Lion Costumed Beggars

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya City Municipality officers, also called the Tessagit, gave a thumbs down to so-called lion performers who they say are actually beggars who annoy customers and business owners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295973-pattaya-police-say-no-to-lion-costumed-beggars/

 

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Did Thailand just have its cleanest ever election?
By Thai Enquirer

 

Thailand’s Election Commission, on Thursday, certified the result of the May 14 election less than two weeks after the polls were held. It might be the fastest certification ever in Thailand’s electoral history.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295974-did-thailand-just-have-its-cleanest-ever-election/

 

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US says ‘no’ to fancy fighter jets, TAT to buy a new calculator : Tim Newton Today - May 26

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295981-us-says-‘no’-to-fancy-fighter-jets-tat-to-buy-a-new-calculator-tim-newton-today-may-26/

 

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Western man attacks Chinese man on road in Pattaya
Petch Petpailin
 

Photo via PPTV HD

 

A witness posted a video of a Western man attacking a Chinese man on a pavement along Southern Pattaya Road in Pattaya in the early hours of Wednesday, May 24.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295982-western-man-attacks-chinese-man-on-road-in-pattaya/

 

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Pregnant woman brutally attacked by employer, police reluctance sparks outrage
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by KhaoSod

 

A pregnant woman was brutally assaulted by her employer resulting in severe head injuries and the death of her unborn child in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand. The police reportedly downplayed the incident and pressured the victim to accept compensation instead of pressing charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295983-pregnant-woman-brutally-attacked-by-employer-police-reluctance-sparks-outrage/

 

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Devastated mother finds 19 year old daughter dead after fall from building
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by Khaosod

 

A 19 year old woman tragically fell to her death from a building in Samut Prakan province, Thailand, leaving her mother and family devastated. The young student’s cause of death remains unclear, while surveillance cameras captured her movement moments before the fatal accident occurred.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295986-devastated-mother-finds-19-year-old-daughter-dead-after-fall-from-building/

 

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Fire Damages Luxury Home in Banglamung
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Banglamung –A fire has damaged a luxury home in Nongprue near the Nongprue Mayor’s home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295955-fire-causes-millions-in-damages-to-luxury-villa-in-nong-prue-district/?do=findComment&comment=18105373

 

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Homeless family of 3 living under bridge in Thailand receives 800,000 baht assistance
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo by naewna

 

A homeless family of three received over 800,000 baht (US$240,000) in donations after living in makeshift housing under a bridge. The homeless father and two teenage daughters have since closed donation channels, promising to use the funds wisely and cautiously.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295987-homeless-family-of-3-living-under-bridge-in-thailand-receives-800000-baht-assistance/

 

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Pheu Thai insists the House speaker should represent all, not just one party

 

 

The Pheu Thai party has maintained that the House speaker must represent all people and should push for the implementation of the policies of the coalition government, not just one particular party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295988-pheu-thai-insists-the-house-speaker-should-represent-all-not-just-one-party/

 

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TAT Eyes Pita as Brand Ambassador

 

 

BANGKOK, May 26 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand has come up with an idea to invite Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be the TAT's brand ambassador to attract young tourists and family travelers to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295989-tat-eyes-pita-as-brand-ambassador/

 

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Mysterious death: Woman discovered lifeless in sedan at Isaan resort
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ สมาคมกู้ภัยอัมรินทร์ใต้ ตอบโต้ภัยพิบัติ บุรีรัมย์"อำเภอลำปลายมาศ"

A woman was found dead in the back seat of a sedan parked at a resort in the Isaan province of Buriram yesterday at around 5.30pm. Her body was covered with bruises as if she had been attacked and murdered. Adding to the woman’s mysterious death, two suspicious people disappeared from the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295990-mysterious-death-woman-discovered-lifeless-in-sedan-at-isaan-resort/

 

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Thailand Post to Launch Full-Scale Digital Mailbox Service
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Post has announced plans to launch a full-scale digital mailbox service called Prompt Post by the third quarter. The move is part of the company’s efforts to tap into the growing trend of electronic document handling and align with its Post Digital mission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295993-thailand-post-to-launch-full-scale-digital-mailbox-service/

 

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Thapanee Kiatphaibool Appointed as New TAT Governor
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thapanee Kiatphaibool has been approved as the new governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), starting from September 1. The decision was made by the TAT board, following the recommendation of the nomination subcommittee, which began the recruitment process on February 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295997-thapanee-kiatphaibool-appointed-as-new-tat-governor/

 

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Thailand’s cyanide serial murders: Company to face prosecution for illegal import and resale
by Petch Petpailin
 

Photo via Kapook

Following the shocking cyanide serial murders in Thailand, authorities have announced their intention to prosecute a company involved in the illicit importation and resale of cyanide to retailers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296000-thailand’s-cyanide-serial-murders-company-to-face-prosecution-for-illegal-import-and-resale/

 

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Pattaya Transgender Person Pickpockets Russian Couple and Gets Arrested
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —A transgender person in Pattaya was arrested by police last night for allegedly pickpocketing cash and two gold necklaces from a Russian couple several days ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296001-pattaya-transgender-person-pickpockets-russian-couple-and-gets-arrested/

 

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Wages in Thailand are only one factor in potential investor decisions

 

 

Raising the minimum wage in Thailand to 450 baht a day will make workers happy, but certainly not business operators, as reflected in the negative opinions voiced by various business groups.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296013-wages-in-thailand-are-only-one-factor-in-potential-investor-decisions/

 

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Prachachat party leader suggested for House speaker post

 

 

Prachachat party leader Wan Muhammad Nor Matha as the House speaker would be the best way to end the ongoing dispute between Move Forward and Pheu Thai over the position, a coalition party leader claimed on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296014-prachachat-party-leader-suggested-for-house-speaker-post/

 

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Pita’s ally questions Malaysia’s role in Southern peace talks

 

 

Thailand should allow other ASEAN countries, especially Indonesia, to help in its efforts to end violence in southern Thailand, while reconsidering Malaysia’s current role as the peace dialogue facilitator, according to a key leader of one of the political parties in the coalition being formed by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296015-pita’s-ally-questions-malaysia’s-role-in-southern-peace-talks/

 

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Malaysian Education Minister Visits Thailand as NSC Guest

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Former Malaysian Minister of Education, Dr. Maszlee bin Malik, accompanied by his spouse, has undertaken an official visit to Thailand as a guest of the National Security Council (NSC). The visit aimed to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations and explore avenues for collaborative development, particularly in the context of education and addressing challenges in the southern border provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296016-malaysian-education-minister-visits-thailand-as-nsc-guest/

 

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Govt Affirms More Transit Systems to be Ready in Few Years

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that additional mass-transit systems will be available for commuters to travel around Bangkok and neighboring provinces within a few years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296018-govt-affirms-more-transit-systems-to-be-ready-in-few-years/