THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 May 2023

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Uproar over shameful exploitation by taxi drivers at Muang Thong Thani convention centre

 

Taxi drivers operating at the Muang Thong Thani convention centre during the Thaifex international trade fair have come under heavy criticism on social media for overcharging passengers, rejecting Thai passengers and refusing to use their meters for both Thai and foreign passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296198-uproar-over-shameful-exploitation-by-taxi-drivers-at-muang-thong-thani-convention-centre/

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Chuwit: Secret Coalition Deal Includes Thaksin’s Return
by TNR Staff

 

Former MP and graft-buster Chuwit Kamolvisit. Photo: Matichon

 

FORMER MP and graft-buster Chuwit Kamolvisit claimed in a Facebook post that a secret deal on setting up a coalition government without Move Forward Party includes a special package on return to Thailand by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra who has been living in self-exile overseas following the 2006 coup, Matichon newspaper said Sunday (May 28).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296196-chuwit-secret-coalition-deal-includes-thaksin’s-return/

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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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Pheu Thai leader dismisses call for party to withdraw from coalition

 

 

Pheu Thai party leader Cholnan Srikaew has shrugged off a suggestion by a group of “red-shirt” supporters that the party should withdraw from the coalition, led by the Move Forward party, or take the lead in forming a coalition government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296199-pheu-thai-leader-dismisses-call-for-party-to-withdraw-from-coalition/

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Thai Medical Services Dept. hospitals still have room for COVID-19 patients

 

 

Hospitals under the supervision of the Department of Medical Services in Bangkok still have room to accommodate more COVID-19 patients, as only 22.41% of the beds are currently occupied, said Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296200-thai-medical-services-dept-hospitals-still-have-room-for-covid-19-patients/

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Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Bullman emerged from his flight from Paris which he flew using a false passport and name as he completed his long journey home nearly three years after he killed UK IT engineer Amital Bajaj in a violent struggle between the two men at a 5-star Thai hotel in Phuket on August 21st 2019. Bullman skipped bail on Monday, September 2nd 2019, just hours after being photographed swimming in the pool of a luxury hotel (left). It was our last sight of him before Saturday, although he was identified some months later at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi.

 

Killer is believed to have been lying low in a Southeast Asian country since he was last seen at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296202-bullman-the-norwegian-killer-and-fugitive-from-thai-justice-lands-in-oslo-on-a-false-name-and-passport /

 

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Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse
by News Desk

 

Montree Sinthawichai (left) is a former senator and respected figure in Thai society whose charitable foundation was placed at the centre of a police investigation after a complaint, by the Zendai Foundation, concerning the abuse of children in its care, was filed in October 2022. This week, a task force headed up by Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn (right) recommended that charges be brought in a submission to Thai prosecutors after the investigation by police was completed. Mr Montree and his wife vigorously deny any wrongdoing in the matter.

Ex-Senator vigorously denies any wrongdoing claiming that he acted to protect the children in his care by keeping them from danger by disciplining them. He also defends himself against charges of exploiting the minors through child labour by saying the work engaged in by the juveniles was voluntary to raise money for the charitable foundation and that they were paid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296203-police-task-force-wants-criminal-charges-to-be-pursued-against-a-former-senator-for-child-abuse/

 

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Thailand expected to delay launching of tourism tax
by Miabell Mallikka

 

Thailand is expected to delay the launching of a 300-baht tourism tax once again. The launching has already been postponement from June to September last year. Still, new reports suggest that the launching might have to be paused till 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296204-thailand-expected-to-delay-launching-of-tourism-tax/

 

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Pattaya schools drop scout uniform mandate to ease financial strain
by Top
 

Photo by The Pattaya News.

 

In Pattaya, officials have recently instructed all educational institutions under their authority to remove the mandate for students to wear scout and girl scout uniforms. This decision is in line with similar actions taken by other institutions across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296205-pattaya-schools-drop-scout-uniform-mandate-to-ease-financial-strain/

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Bangkok couple on motorcycle fall into canal and die, leaving 10-month-old orphaned
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

A tragic accident claimed the lives of a young married couple who fell into a canal while riding their motorcycle in Bangkok, leaving their 10-month old baby orphaned. Police are investigating the incident, checking CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296206-bangkok-couple-on-motorcycle-fall-into-canal-and-die-leaving-10-month-old-orphaned/

 

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Tour boat ablaze in central Thailand
by Mitch Connor
 

Photo by Bangkok Post.

 

A tour boat, which was a modified cargo barge made of teak wood, caught fire while docked at a pier in the main city district of Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province early this morning. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, Bangkok Post reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296207-tour-boat-ablaze-in-central-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Tourist Police Inspect Beach to Prevent Prostitution
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Daily News

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Tourist Police headed to the beachfront of Pattaya yesterday, May 27th, to warn individuals idling at the area not to sell sexual services to tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296208-pattaya-tourist-police-inspect-beach-to-prevent-prostitution/

 

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The New Thai Government Re-Listing Cannabis as Narcotic is a Hypocritical Move, Says Cannabis Activist
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Matichon

Pita Limjaroenrat, who leads the prospective coalition government, is hypocritical trying to designate cannabis as a narcotic again when he once said in Parliament that the plant helped him overcome epilepsy, said Decha Siriphat, a Thai prominent figure who fought for the legalization of cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296209-the-new-thai-government-re-listing-cannabis-as-narcotic-is-a-hypocritical-move-says-cannabis-activist/

 

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Royal Thai Air Force Confirms USA Denied Sale of F-35 Jets to Thailand
By Adam Judd

 

 

The United States has declined to sell its fifth generation F-35 stealth fighter jets to Thailand over issues with training and technical requirements, according to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296210-royal-thai-air-force-confirms-usa-denied-sale-of-f-35-jets-to-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Area Couple Caught Transporting Illegal Drugs
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — Banglamung Police rounded up a Thai couple for transporting illegal drugs around the Chonburi area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296211-pattaya-area-couple-caught-transporting-illegal-drugs/

 

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Russian Tourist Drowns On Patong Beach
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Russian tourist drowned at Patong Beach on Saturday (May 27th) in the early morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296212-russian-tourist-drowns-on-patong-beach/

 

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Illegal Telecommunication Devices Seized In Shopping Mall Raid
by TNR Staff

 

Photo: Cyber crime police together with NBTC and Excise Department officials raiding a city-centre shopping mall today, May 28, 2023.

 

CYBER crime police together with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) and Excise Department officials today (May 28) raided a well-known shopping centre in Pathumwan area and seized a large amount of illegal telecommunication equipment, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296213-illegal-telecommunication-devices-seized-in-shopping-mall-raid/

 

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Train Crushes and Kills Man Lying on Railway Track in Pattaya Area
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

A man lying on a railway track was crushed to death by a train in the small hours of this morning, May 28th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296214-train-crushes-and-kills-man-lying-on-railway-track-in-pattaya-area/

 

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Russian Motorbike Rider Fined 5,000 Baht After Being Caught Doing Wheelies in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rawai – A Russian motorbike rider was fined 5,000 baht after he was caught on camera while doing wheelies on a road in Rawai, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296215-russian-motorbike-rider-fined-5000-baht-after-being-caught-doing-wheelies-in-phuket/

 

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Thai man dies after hospital removes 12 teeth, family demands answers
Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

A heartbroken Thai daughter has revealed details of her 64 year old father’s tragic death following the removal of 12 teeth. The removal led to uncontrolled bleeding at Singburi Hospital, Khaosod reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296216-thai-man-dies-after-hospital-removes-12-teeth-family-demands-answers/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 29 May 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296224-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-29-may-2023/

 

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Employee Steals Employer's Vehicle: Dramatic Car Chase Through Pattaya Ends in Arrest

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

On the night of May 28, 2023, at around 22.00, Pattaya city police were notified of an car theft. The stolen vehicle, a pickup truck, was spotted by its owner, Ms. Channikarn Aemwijittragarnok, a 38-year-old house renovation contractor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296227-employee-steals-employers-vehicle-dramatic-car-chase-through-pattaya-ends-in-arrest/

 

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Residential market slows, new stimulus packages awaited

 

 

Despite slowing inflation, the residential market in the first few months of 2023 has been sluggish, the real estate sector reports. Overall, the housing demand in Thailand has dropped and consumer purchasing power remains weak, although the sector is hoping to benefit from new government policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296229-residential-market-slows-new-stimulus-packages-awaited/

 

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Thailand's Election Commission Probes Pitha's ITV Shares

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK (29 May 2023) -- In response to received complaints, the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has launched a probe into Pitha Limcharoenrat (พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์), the Forward Party's prime ministerial nominee. Allegations suggest that Pitha possesses 42,000 shares in ITV Public Company Limited, prompting this scrutiny.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296232-thailands-election-commission-probes-pithas-itv-shares/

 

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Thai cyanide serial killer case to close case tomorrow
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

Police are preparing to close the case of Thailand’s notorious cyanide serial killer by tomorrow. A senior officer is set to personally review the case file before submitting it to the attorney general, KhaoSod reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296233-thai-cyanide-serial-killer-case-to-close-case-tomorrow/

 

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US to import Thai pomelos, Australia greenlights cooked duck imports
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

 

The United States is set to import Thai pomelos next month, while Australia has granted permission to import cooked duck from Thailand after years of negotiation, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296235-us-to-import-thai-pomelos-australia-greenlights-cooked-duck-imports/

 

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Man arrested for alleged murder of girlfriend at Isaan resort
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข่าว สะออนคักโปรดักชั่น ชัยภูมิ

 

Police detained a 47 year old man for the alleged murder of his 21 year old girlfriend at a resort in the Isaan province of Buriram. The man confessed to physically assaulting the woman but said he did not expect her to die.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296236-man-arrested-for-alleged-murder-of-girlfriend-at-isaan-resort/

 

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Thailand in the twilight zone, weed ‘up in smoke’ : Tim Newton Today - May 29

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296238-thailand-in-the-twilight-zone-weed-‘up-in-smoke’-tim-newton-today-may-29/

 

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Fraudster nabbed after swindling millions in Bangkok investment scheme
by Mitch Connor
 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

 

A woman sought for her alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme was apprehended yesterday after evading capture for nine months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296242-fraudster-nabbed-after-swindling-millions-in-bangkok-investment-scheme/

 

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Bangkok governor urges land tax review as city revenues plummet
by Alex Morgan
 

Buildings in Bangkok, Image via Flickr

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has urged the incoming government to reevaluate the recently implemented land and building tax rules, as the city’s revenues have seen a significant decline since the new rates were introduced earlier this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296244-bangkok-governor-urges-land-tax-review-as-city-revenues-plummet/