THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 3 June 2023

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Last chance to get Tyson Fury Bangkok Gala Tickets

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.

 

Enjoy an evening with, Tyson Fury the greatest heavyweight of this generation, listen to his story, ask questions and even get a chance to have your photo taken with Tyson Fury

 

Tickets-Information: https://th.tixtaq.com/event/tyson-fury-bangkok-drdih0

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Thaksin says he will return to Thailand in July, despite potential consequences

 

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is determined to return to Thailand in July, after about 17 years of living in exile, regardless of the risk that he will be forced to serve the 10-year prison term from which he fled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296721-thaksin-says-he-will-return-to-thailand-in-july-despite-potential-consequences/

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MFP aims to break Thailand’s alcohol monopoly

 

Photo Courtesy of Istock

 

Hopes are high among small breweries and local distilleries in Thailand as the Move Forward Party (MFP) seeks to liberalise the alcohol industry. The current heavily monopolised industry has made it challenging for small businesses to thrive due to strict laws and regulations controlling production and retailing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296704-mfp-aims-to-break-thailand’s-alcohol-monopoly/

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Driver Injured and Eight Vehicles Damaged after Minivan Crashes into Patong Shop
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A driver sustained injuries after his minivan crashed into a power pole and a shop in Patong. In total eight vehicles were damaged in the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296746-driver-injured-and-eight-vehicles-damaged-after-minivan-crashes-into-patong-shop/

 

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Australian Couple Arrested for Scamming Chinese Nationals in Digital Currency Scheme

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a joint operation, the Royal Thai Police and the Australian Federal Police successfully apprehended an Australian couple involved in a digital currency scam targeting Chinese nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296752-australian-couple-arrested-for-scamming-chinese-nationals-in-digital-currency-scheme/

 

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Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case
by Carla Boonkong

 

57-year-old Roger Bullman looked gaunt and frail on his return to Oslo Airport on Saturday, May 27th, after nearly four years on the run. 

UPDATE: A frail and ill Roger Bullman, after a nightmare of nearly four years on the run, is recovering in Oslo with his family while police in the Norwegian capital plan to have the case transferred from Thailand to Norway to conduct their own murder enquiry. The Norwegian hopes that he will not be charged in the matter and has reiterated his 2019 claims of having acted in self-defence when attacked in his room by the victim wielding a knife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296753-brit’s-killer-safe-in-oslo-and-will-not-be-extradited-to-thailand-with-local-police-taking-on-the-case/

 

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Chaos Erupts as Army Sergeant Fires Gunshots More Than 10 Times Due to Lack of Parking Space

 

 

Residents of a condominium complex in Bang Chalong, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan, were shocked when an army sergeant, known as "Sergeant Ten," fired his gun more than 10 times. This incident, combined with previous threats and shootings by the sergeant, has left the community concerned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296756-chaos-erupts-as-army-sergeant-fires-gunshots-more-than-10-times-due-to-lack-of-parking-space/

 

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Bangkok: Residents Appeal to BMA to Fix Broken Sidewalk for Road Safety

 

 

Residents of Pibulwattana Alley in Phaya Thai district are pleading with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to fix a broken sidewalk for the sake of road safety. Despite filing complaints for the past 3-4 years, no action has been taken to address the issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296760-bangkok-residents-appeal-to-bma-to-fix-broken-sidewalk-for-road-safety/

 

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Immersed in Banglamphu

The front of the old printing house turned museum. (Photo by Dae Warunee)

Foreign travellers coming to Bangkok will already know that Khao San Road is their go-to destination, but few realise that it’s just one of the many features the larger Banglamphu district has to offer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296763-immersed-in-banglamphu/

 

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Thai tourism risks missing Indian visitor target due to visa delays, taxes
by Alex Morgan

 

Enchantive Asia’s chief executive Rajesh Nair highlighted that despite the strong demand from Indian travellers, several obstacles are impeding their arrival in Thailand. Among these is the Indian government’s proposal to raise its Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for overseas tour packages from 5% to 20%, effective from July 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296767-thai-tourism-risks-missing-indian-visitor-target-due-to-visa-delays-taxes/

 

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Angry Passenger Exposes "City Van" for Providing Unsafe Additional Seats

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 3rd, 2023, the Facebook page called "Want to be famous? Arrange a return part 6" shared a picture that captured the attention of many.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296768-angry-passenger-exposes-city-van-for-providing-unsafe-additional-seats/

 

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Thai teen manga artist gains online fame, praised for exceptional talent
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

An exceptional Thai teen‘s Japanese manga-style drawings have captured online audiences’ attention, after an art teacher shared them on Facebook. The 14 year old student from the northeast Chaiyaphum Province is passionate about art and hopes one day to work in the cartoon industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296769-thai-teen-manga-artist-gains-online-fame-praised-for-exceptional-talent/

 

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Thailand trials medical drone deliveries across sea to remote island
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Public Health Ministry.

 

A groundbreaking trial in South Thailand‘s Satun province saw a drone successfully deliver medicine across a 12-kilometre sea route to a hospital on the island of Koh Puyu. The Public Health Ministry’s research committee conducted the trial in collaboration with a team of developers from Singapore, Skyports, and Gp Capt Anukoon Onchan-om, a student from the National Defence College.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296770-thailand-trials-medical-drone-deliveries-across-sea-to-remote-island/

 

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Pattaya Mayor Says Second Road Construction to Take Another Two Months

By Adam Judd

 

Photo: Pattaya City Mayor’s Office

 

Pattaya, Thailand-In what will likely be frustrating news for many Pattaya residents and tourists, the Pattaya Mayor posted on his social media today, June 3rd, 2023, that long-standing road construction on Pattaya’s Second Road will not be finished anytime in the immediate future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296773-pattaya-mayor-says-second-road-construction-to-take-another-two-months/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 5 June 2023 
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