THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 6 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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Swedish bank notes now useless abroad

 

 

Several foreign banks do not want to accept the Swedish krona - which affects travelers who cannot exchange money during the trip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296986-swedish-bank-notes-now-useless-abroad/

 

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Royal Cliff Hotels Group and AssetWise join forces to drive Thailand to become a leading sports destination

 

Khun Panga and Khun Vitanart Vathanakul, Managing Director and CEO of Royal Cliff Hotels Group (centre), Khun Paneeta Malaivongs Deputy CEO of AssetWise (3rd from right), Tecnifibre Marketing Director Mr. Wee Lim 2nd from left, Member of the Pattaya City Council and Secretary-General of the Entertainment & Tourism Association of Pattaya City Khun Damrongkiat Phinitkarn (4th from left), Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office Director Khun Anoma Vongyai (6th from left) and Marketing Representative of Eastern MICE Khun Rattanachai Sutthidechanai (5th from left).

 

Pattaya – The partnership between Royal Cliff Hotels Group and AssetWise was forged through their aligned values in making Thailand a leading sports destination especially for Tennis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296987-royal-cliff-hotels-group-and-assetwise-join-forces-to-drive-thailand-to-become-a-leading-sports-destination/

 

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Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Chuwit Kamolvisit on Thai TV on Monday as he explained the context around last Friday morning’s raid on another Chinese drug emporium venue catering for elite Middle Kingdom patrons. The whistleblower said it was like Part Two of last year’s revelations, driven by a torrent of Chinese arrivals, over the last decade, with up to 3 million Chinese business people having arrived here and living in the country’s tourist hotspots.

On Monday, Chuwit clarified that not all the 3 million new Chinese residents arriving here to do business were either bad or grey actors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296988-chinese-invasion-claim-by-chuwit-saying-there-are-now-3-million-new-arrivals-in-tourist-hotspots/

 

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Thai Police Continue to Investigate Alleged Highway Bribery Scheme
By Adam Judd

 

 

The national police are investigating an alleged bribery scheme that enables cargo trucks to bypass checkpoints on highways. The police chief has instructed inspectors throughout the country to look into the matter and take action against any implicated officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296989-thai-police-continue-to-investigate-alleged-highway-bribery-scheme/

 

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Phuket Taxi Drivers Asked to be More Polite to Tourists Following Viral Incident
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Taxi drivers in Phuket are being asked by officials to be more polite after a foreign female tourist was forced out of a minivan in Phuket by drivers of other vans operating at the Phuket Rassada Port.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296990-phuket-taxi-drivers-asked-to-be-more-polite-to-tourists-following-viral-incident/

 

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Foreign Man Who Brutally Stabbed His Friend Surrenders to Pattaya Police
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A foreign man suspected of stabbing his friend in Pattaya surrendered to police. He claimed that he was angry with the victim because the victim allegedly called him a slang word for a female “dog”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296992-foreign-man-who-brutally-stabbed-his-friend-surrenders-to-pattaya-police/

 

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Outrage in the Village!! 2 Monks Caught Drinking Beer Before Observing Monastic Rules

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 5, news reporters announced that a shocking incident took place at a temple in Paknam Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ranong Province. Yom Atthayak, the caretaker of a group of Thai Buddhist monks residing in the temple, reported that two monks had arrived from different provinces to observe the rainy season retreat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296993-outrage-in-the-village-2-monks-caught-drinking-beer-before-observing-monastic-rules/

 

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Locals stunned as Intoxicated French Man Sleeps Naked in Front of Restaurant in Krabi

 

 

In an unusual turn of events, the bustling town of Krabi, Thailand, was shocked as an apparently inebriated French man disrobed and fell asleep in front of a local restaurant near a vibrant market. The local authorities had to intervene, eventually escorting him back to his accommodation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296997-locals-stunned-as-intoxicated-french-man-sleeps-naked-in-front-of-restaurant-in-krabi/

 

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Neighbors Clash Over Roadside Parking, Municipality Gears Up for Inspection

 

 

In a recent development, neighbors involved in a roadside "boxing match" have agreed to demolish the car garage and plant pots obstructing the road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297009-neighbors-clash-over-roadside-parking-municipality-gears-up-for-inspection/

 

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Thai FM leads high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia
 

[FILE] Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai takes part in a working lunch at the 33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on November 17, 2022. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / POOL / AFP)

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai will lead a high-level 40-member delegation on a five-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, beginning today, an informed source said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297010-thai-fm-leads-high-level-delegation-to-saudi-arabia/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 6 June 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297015-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-6-june-2023/

 

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The history of Thailand’s holy-day alcohol ban – and why it could soon be lifted

By Thai PBS World

 

 

The Move Forward Party has offered a trickle of hope to drinkers who have long agonized over the alcohol ban imposed during religious holidays. The ban will be banished if it forms the new government, the party has promised.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297022-the-history-of-thailand’s-holy-day-alcohol-ban-–-and-why-it-could-soon-be-lifted/

 

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Capital markets become victim to Thailand’s political uncertainty, prompting foreign investors to dump Thai markets
By Enquistock

 

The continued uncertainty about the formation of the new government has pushed foreign investors to continue to sell down equities and bonds in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297024-capital-markets-become-victim-to-thailand’s-political-uncertainty-prompting-foreign-investors-to-dump-thai-markets/

 

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Chinese national and 12 accomplices arrested for online scam in Chiang Rai
Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Chiang Rai Times.

 

A Chinese national and 12 accomplices have been apprehended in Chiang Rai for their involvement in an online scam operation. The arrests were made by officers from Provincial Police Region 5 and the Immigration Bureau, following a tip-off about the gang’s activities in Chiang Rai City.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297025-chinese-national-and-12-accomplices-arrested-for-online-scam-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Woman severely burnt by fallen high-voltage power line after storm
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

A 54 year old woman in Chiang Mai, Thailand, sustained severe burns and had to have her arm amputated after a powerful storm toppled a large tree, which subsequently caused a high-voltage electric cable to fall onto her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297026-woman-severely-burnt-by-fallen-high-voltage-power-line-after-storm/

 

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Thailand cuts power to Chinese Casino, taxi mafia strikes again : Tim Newton Today - June 6
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297028-thailand-cuts-power-to-chinese-casino-taxi-mafia-strikes-again-tim-newton-today-june-6/

 

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Tragedy strikes as mysterious car fire claims life of unidentified woman near Pattaya
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo from Facebook

 

A mysterious fire erupted in a parked car, causing a tragic accident, resulting in the death of an unidentified woman. The incident unfolded near a reservoir in Nong Prue, Banglamung, Chon Buri yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297030-tragedy-strikes-as-mysterious-car-fire-claims-life-of-unidentified-woman-near-pattaya/

 

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Highway 12 expansion completed, boosting Thailand-Myanmar-Laos economic ties
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Facebook

 

The completion of Highway 12’s expansion, which connects Thailand with Myanmar, and Laos, is expected to significantly enhance cross-border economic activities among the three nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297031-highway-12-expansion-completed-boosting-thailand-myanmar-laos-economic-ties/

 

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Thai and South Korean officials tackle illegal ‘little ghosts’ labourers issue
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A recent meeting between the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Thailand and South Korean authorities aimed to address the issue of illegal Thai labourers, or “little ghosts,” working in South Korea. The discussions focused on finding a systematic resolution to labour problems that could lead to human trafficking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297032-thai-and-south-korean-officials-tackle-illegal-‘little-ghosts’-labourers-issue/

 

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5 trapped as house collapses in Samut Sakhon
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo from Facebook

 

A house collapse in Samut Sakhon province left five people trapped under the wreckage, prompting swift action from rescue officials. Two of the victims suffered severe injuries, while preliminary investigation reveals that the house condition had been in bad shape, posing a hazard to its inhabitants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297034-5-trapped-as-house-collapses-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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EC to Propose Recounts for Certain Constituencies
by Paul Rujopakarn

  

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) is taking action to maintain the integrity of the recently held general election. Specifically, it plans to recommend vote recounts for certain party list constituencies after having discovered voting cards that had been distributed but not used.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297035-ec-to-propose-recounts-for-certain-constituencies/

 

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Postman faces 200,000 baht baht bill for lost parcel
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO via iStock

 

In the Nang Rong district of Buriram province, a postal worker has reported the disappearance of a valuable parcel worth over 200,000 baht (about US$5,800).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297036-postman-faces-200000-baht-baht-bill-for-lost-parcel/

 

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Drunk Frenchman detained after sleeping naked at restaurant in Krabi
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via 77 Kaoded

 

Officers from Muang Krabi Police Station detained a drunken Frenchman after they found him sleeping naked in front of a restaurant in the southern province of Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296997-locals-stunned-as-intoxicated-french-man-sleeps-naked-in-front-of-restaurant-in-krabi/?do=findComment&comment=18126780

 

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Southern Thai tourism seeks eased regulations for Malaysian tour buses
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

 

The tourism association representing 14 southern provinces in Thailand has urged the Transport Ministry to relax regulations, allowing Malaysian tour buses to travel beyond the border province of Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297038-southern-thai-tourism-seeks-eased-regulations-for-malaysian-tour-buses/

 

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SME Owners to Meet Pita Over Minimum Wage Hike

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Small and medium-sized business owners are planning a meeting with the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) prime ministerial candidate later this month to deliberate a proposal for increasing the minimum wage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297039-sme-owners-to-meet-pita-over-minimum-wage-hike/

 

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Pattaya Police and Immigration Find Nothing Illegal During Midnight Luxury Karaoke Inspection
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Police and immigration inspected a crowded karaoke shop at half an hour past midnight, yesterday, June 6th. They found nothing illegal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297040-pattaya-police-and-immigration-find-nothing-illegal-during-midnight-luxury-karaoke-inspection/

 

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Move Forward Signals Fewer Alcohol Restrictions

 

 

The Move Forward Party says alcohol bans imposed during religious holidays will be banished if it forms the new government.  A further move towards a less restrictive approach to alcohol may see the ban on packaged alcohol sales between and 11 AM and 5 PM withdrawn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297022-the-history-of-thailand’s-holy-day-alcohol-ban-–-and-why-it-could-soon-be-lifted/?do=findComment&comment=18126991

 

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Tyson Fury arrives in Thailand

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297045-tyson-fury-arrives-in-thailand/

 

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BMA apologises for damage to art at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre during Bangkok Pride parade

 

 

Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon has offered an apology to a student whose works of art, on display at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, were damaged during the “Bangkok Pride 2023” parade, which kicked off at the centre on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297056-bma-apologises-for-damage-to-art-at-bangkok-art-and-culture-centre-during-bangkok-pride-parade/