THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 May 2023

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Court strikes down delays to enforced disappearance act; now what?
by Lynn Sasinpong

 

On May 18, Thailand’s Constitutional Court voted 8 to 1 to strike down the an executive degree that delayed the enforcement of key provisions of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearances Act. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296246-court-strikes-down-delays-to-enforced-disappearance-act-now-what/

 

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Thai residents use ancient ceremony for lottery prediction
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo by Thairath

 

Residents in Prachin Buri, Thailand, took part in a two-day ceremony involving a legendary giant spider to predict lottery numbers. They hope to win in Thursday’s June 1 draw, as the ritual has proven successful, reportedly bringing good fortune in lottery prediction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296247-thai-residents-use-ancient-ceremony-for-lottery-prediction/

 

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Over 1 Million Chinese Tourists Visited Thailand So Far in 2023
by  Paul Rujopakarn

 

Picture: REUTERS/Chalinee   

 
BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has confirmed that Thailand received one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18, following China’s border reopening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296248-over-1-million-chinese-tourists-visited-thailand-so-far-in-2023/

 

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Thai Auto Exports Surge Over 43% on Improved Semiconductor Supplies
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s auto exports surged in April due to last year’s low comparative base and improved semiconductor supplies.

 

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

 

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Rayong Now Hosting the Treasure of Lighting Eastperience Light Show
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา

Rayong — Prepare to be awestruck by the grandest light show “Treasure of Lighting Eastperience” in Rayong province!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296251-rayong-now-hosting-the-treasure-of-lighting-eastperience-light-show/

 

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Superpimp-turned-whistleblower won't give up fight

By Dave Kendall, Bangkok Post

 

 

Although corruption has long blighted Thailand, the number of alleged police graft cases in the past few months have made headline news in Thailand and overseas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296252-superpimp-turned-whistleblower-wont-give-up-fight/

 

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UPDATE: Canadian Suspect Extradited to Thailand for Allegedly Murdering Indian Man in Phuket 
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – An important Canadian suspect was sent back to Thailand after he allegedly murdered a Canadian – Indian man in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296253-update-canadian-suspect-extradited-to-thailand-for-allegedly-murdering-indian-man-in-phuket/

 

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Fat cat survives after falling from 6th floor, breaking car window
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Apiwat Toyothaka

 

A fat cat managed to survive a fall from the sixth floor of a condominium in Bangkok, breaking the rear window of a car parked below. The car owner, upon discovering that the mischievous culprit was an adorable and overweight feline weighing 8.5 kilograms, graciously forgave the fat cat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296256-fat-cat-survives-after-falling-from-6th-floor-breaking-car-window/

 

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Thai-owned Leicester City fall out of Premiere League

 

Leicester City’s English striker Jamie Vardy (C) reacts at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and West Ham United on Sunday.//AFP

 

Leicester City FC have been relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title win and a 2-1 triumph over West Ham on Sunday. The team’s chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, of King Power duty-free fame, said he would fight on because this is “not the end of the world”.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296267-thai-owned-leicester-city-fall-out-of-premiere-league/

 

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Workers welcome wage rise but businesses concerned over higher costs

 

 

Move Forward’s policy to raise the minimum wage in Thailand to 450 baht/day immediately, or the Pheu Thai party’s step-by-step increase to 600 baht/day, have sparked widespread reaction, with workers welcoming the move and business operators, big and small, expressing serious concern that, if implemented at one time, they would raise their production costs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296268-workers-welcome-wage-rise-but-businesses-concerned-over-higher-costs/

 

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Investigation ordered into “special sticker” on overweight trucks

 

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn’s Facebook

 

The national police chief has ordered an urgent investigation into an allegation that overloaded trucks displaying a special sticker would not be checked or have to use weighbridges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296269-investigation-ordered-into-“special-sticker”-on-overweight-trucks/

 

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Agriculture Ministry Confirms Successful Trade Negotiations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has announced that the United States and Australia have given the green light to import Thai pomelos and cooked ducks, respectively. These significant breakthroughs come after years of negotiations and are expected to open up new avenues for Thai agricultural exports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296272-agriculture-ministry-confirms-successful-trade-negotiations/

 

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Meteorological Dept Warns of Heavy Downpours This Week

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for various regions of the country throughout the week, urging residents to stay vigilant of changes in weather patterns. Downpours are expected to affect the lower Northern, Northeastern, Central, Eastern and Southern regions, potentially leading to flash floods and runoff in low-lying and steep areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296276-meteorological-dept-warns-of-heavy-downpours-this-week/

 

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Bangkok DMS Hospitals Prepared to Receive Additional COVID Patients

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Hospitals under the supervision of the Department of Medical Services (DMS) in Bangkok have confirmed that they still have sufficient capacity to accommodate more COVID-19 patients. DMS Director-General Dr Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn confirmed that just over 22% of the beds in these hospitals are currently occupied.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296277-bangkok-dms-hospitals-prepared-to-receive-additional-covid-patients/

 

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Bangkok to Celebrate Pride Month in June

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is gearing up for an extraordinary celebration of diversity, equality and unity as it prepares to host Bangkok Pride Month in June. The capital is set to transform into a vibrant hub of love, acceptance and empowerment, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296279-bangkok-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-june/

 

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Alleged Car Thief Chased Down and Captured by Owner and Pattaya Residents

 

 

An alleged car thief was chased down by a car owner and a group of Good Samaritans in Pattaya last night, May 28th, resulting in his arrest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296280-alleged-car-thief-chased-down-and-captured-by-owner-and-pattaya-residents/

 

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Cambodian Boat Worker Bottles Friend in Sattahip

 

 

A Cambodian boat worker bottled his so-called friend in the face while drinking alcohol in the Sattahip district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296281-cambodian-boat-worker-bottles-friend-in-sattahip/

 

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Snake slithers through Bangkok bus, leaves lotto lovers hissss-terical over missing digits

 

 

A snake found on the 501 Bangkok bus route has caused a stir on social media for superstitious lottery fanatics who were left slithering to find out the bus’ registration number. The driver safely returned the snake to its natural habitat after the bus arrived at its destination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296283-snake-slithers-through-bangkok-bus-leaves-lotto-lovers-hissss-terical-over-missing-digits/

 

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Thai couple credits 24m baht lottery win to mythical figure and daily prayers

 

Photo Courtesy of Khaosod

 

Udom Kanmuang, a restaurant owner, and his wife Noi celebrated their recent lottery win of 24 million baht with a grand ceremony honouring ‘Por Pu Sian Anan Nakarat’, a respected figure in Thai folklore. The couple believes their good fortune resulted from their daily prayers to this mythical figure before the lottery draw on May 29, 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296284-thai-couple-credits-24m-baht-lottery-win-to-mythical-figure-and-daily-prayers/

 

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Thai parties pledge to tackle economic inequality, business groups sceptical

 

JFCCT SME Committee: SME Seminar "Scaling-up SMEs Access to Finance" held at UOB Plaza Bangkok on March 16, Image via Facebook

 

Business organisations have expressed support for the Move Forward Party’s campaign pledges to address economic inequality in Thailand, but they question the party’s ability to overcome long-standing issues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296286-thai-parties-pledge-to-tackle-economic-inequality-business-groups-sceptical/

 

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Thai election uncertainty raises concerns for small business owners

 

Leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat, fourth from left in front, raises his hands with other seven party leaders, during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, May 18 , 2023. Thailand's election winner Move Forward Party on Thursday announced an 8-party coalition that its leader declared will become a "democratic government of the people. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

A record 39 million Thai citizens participated in the recent general election, with the Move Forward Party (MFP) emerging victorious. However, the recently amended constitution poses challenges for non-military political parties, and the MFP-led coalition still requires additional upper-house votes to secure the 376 seats needed for leadership. This has raised concerns about Thailand‘s political future and its economic prospects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296288-thai-election-uncertainty-raises-concerns-for-small-business-owners/

 

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Thailand advances in clean energy and carbon credit trading

 

IMAGE via Unsplash

 

Thailand is making significant strides in clean energy development as the government and businesses collaborate on various projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Initiatives such as increasing the use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation and promoting electric vehicles (EVs) are helping create new environmentally friendly businesses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296291-thailand-advances-in-clean-energy-and-carbon-credit-trading/

 

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Teen released after failing to charge for throwing baby in river

 

Photo: Daily News

 

A Nakhon Pathom Juvenile and Family Court released the mother of an 8 month old baby boy accused of throwing the baby into the Tha Chin River after the prosecutor failed to file charges within the 90-day deadline. The court is still investigating further, asking for clarification on five new points by July 25.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296293-teen-released-after-failing-to-charge-for-throwing-baby-in-river/

 

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Mysterious creature kills chickens, supernatural incidents in Suphan Buri village

 

Photo: Freepik

 

Supernatural incidents occurred in Suphanburi province, where villagers discovered several chickens with broken necks and disembowelled carcasses. Locals fear supernatural interference, as they also witnessed mysterious floating lights in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296294-mysterious-creature-kills-chickens-supernatural-incidents-in-suphan-buri-village/

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Man bitten by camel while feeding animals at temple

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

A camel at a zoo inside Bang Kung Temple in Samut Songkram province in central Thailand bit a Thai man’s ear while he was turning his back to it to feed a buffalo in a nearby cage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296296-man-bitten-by-camel-while-feeding-animals-at-temple/

 

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Teenage twins arrested for sexually assaulting girls under 15 years old

 

Photo via Facebook/ ดาวแปดแฉก

 

The twins aged 19 years old were arrested yesterday, May 18, after luring and sexually assaulting several girls aged under 15 years old in Ratchaburi province in central Thailand. This disturbing incident follows a history of criminal offences by the twins. One of them was only released from prison last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296297-teenage-twins-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-girls-under-15-years-old/

 

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Car slams into streetlamp, driver faces reckless driving charge

 

Photo Courtesy of Phuket News

 

A car accident occurred on a bypass road in Phuket, resulting in a streetlamp being knocked down. The incident took place today in the early hours of the morning, near a PTT petrol station on the southbound lanes of the road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296298-car-slams-into-streetlamp-driver-faces-reckless-driving-charge/

 

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Chinese tourist found hanged in Pattaya rental, alcohol bottle discovered

 

Photo via The Pattaya News

 

A Chinese tourist was found dead in the early hours of this morning in his rented apartment in Pattaya. Pattaya Police and rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Thamasathan Foundation were called to the scene in the early hours of today, in Soi Chaloem Phra Kiat 21, Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296300-chinese-tourist-found-hanged-in-pattaya-rental-alcohol-bottle-discovered/

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Chiang Mai teens seen vaping, sniffing glue in public in downtown

 

 

A group of audacious Chiang Mai teenagers, all under the age of 16, astounded onlookers with their outrageous behavior near the historic city moat in Chiang Mai. Their exploits included frolicking in the water, engaging in provocative dance moves, and using electronic cigarettes and inhalants, all while blatantly ignoring the stares and concerns of passersby who observed them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296301-chiang-mai-teens-seen-vaping-sniffing-glue-in-public-in-downtown/

 

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Miracle numbers appear at Chiang Mai temple during candlelit ceremony

 

Photo via Khao Sod

 

A Thai temple in Chiang Mai has revealed lottery numbers after a candlelit blessing ceremony. The numbers in the temple’s sacred water were previously linked to a million-baht winning ticket. The temple continues to host such ceremonies and supports around 30 monks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296302-miracle-numbers-appear-at-chiang-mai-temple-during-candlelit-ceremony/