THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 8 June 2023

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More rain forecast throughout Thailand on Thursday

 

 

Heavy downpours are expected across the country today (Thursday), while continuous heavy rain is likely in the north, northeast, central region, east and south. People in these areas are advised to prepare for the dangers of accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods, especially at the bases of mountains and near waterways.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297310-more-rain-forecast-throughout-thailand-on-thursday/

 

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Sea wall projects in Thailand will now require EIA study under a new edict

 

 

Construction of all sea wall and breakwater projects will be required an environmental impact assessment (EIA) under a new ministerial edict from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, which came into effect following its publication in the Royal Gazette today (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297312-sea-wall-projects-in-thailand-will-now-require-eia-study-under-a-new-edict/

 

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Thailand’s Fuel Consumption Signals Strong Economic Recovery

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Energy Business (DEB) has revealed that Thailand’s economy shows clear signs of recovery as fuel consumption steadily increases, adding that in the first four months of this year, the use of various fuels saw a significant rise of 3.1% compared to the same period last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297313-thailand’s-fuel-consumption-signals-strong-economic-recovery/

 

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Govt Promotes Registered Ride-Hailing for Safety and Fair Pricing

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is promoting the use of registered ride-hailing services in an effort to enhance commuter safety and maintain reasonable fares.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297314-govt-promotes-registered-ride-hailing-for-safety-and-fair-pricing/

 

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Thai Prison Warden’s Cannot Grant House Arrest to Inmates with Incomplete Imprisonment

 

 

A prison warden does not have the authority to grant house arrest to an inmate who has yet to complete their jail time, the Thai Department of Corrections clarified amidst rumors that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would be placed on house arrest when he returns to Thailand in July as pledged.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297315-thai-prison-warden’s-cannot-grant-house-arrest-to-inmates-with-incomplete-imprisonment/

 

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Warnings over poisonous jellyfish at Phuket beaches

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Sue Milks

 

Lifeguards in Phuket have warned beachgoers of the presence of poisonous jellyfish at some of the island’s beaches. The Portuguese man o’ war (actually not a jellyfish but a species of siphonophore) found in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and lifeguards say they have found many on the island’s beaches during the current monsoon season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297316-warnings-over-poisonous-jellyfish-at-phuket-beaches/

 

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Phuket officials prepare for final pitch ahead of Expo 2028 announcement

 

Phuket Specialised Expo

 

Phuket officials are crossing their fingers as they prepare to make one last pitch in the island’s bid to host the 2028 Specialised Expo. The Bangkok Post reports that a special delegation will make a final presentation to the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris on June 21 with an announcement before the end of the month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297318-phuket-officials-prepare-for-final-pitch-ahead-of-expo-2028-announcement/

 

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Pro-democracy activists protesting outside Election Commission today

 

 

A group of political activists protesting what they see as an unnecessary delay in confirming the results of Thailand’s general election will rally today. Nation Thailand reports that pro-democracy group 24 June Democracy plans to gather outside the Election Commission in the Laksi district of the capital from around 1.00pm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297319-pro-democracy-activists-protesting-outside-election-commission-today/

 

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SEC offers guidance for investors amid Stark’s potential bond default

 

Securities and Exchange Commission, Image via Chaiyaphum Siripanpornchana, Google Maps

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued guidelines for investors as Stark Corporation faces the possibility of defaulting on bond payments worth nearly 9.2 billion baht. The SEC has emphasised that investing in debt securities carries high risks and that investors could lose both principal and interest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297320-sec-offers-guidance-for-investors-amid-stark’s-potential-bond-default/

 

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All children in Thailand should have education, regardless of nationality, says official

 

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

 

Tri-nut Thiengthong, Thailand’s Minister of Education, has emphasised the right of all children living in Thailand to receive an education regardless of their nationality. This was in response to the recent influx of 124 undocumented children at Thai Rat Witthaya 6 (Ratchamongkol) School in Ang Thong province. The Ministry of Education is working closely with local organisations to ensure the necessary care and protection for these children while related agencies continue to verify their legal status.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297321-all-children-in-thailand-should-have-education-regardless-of-nationality-says-official/

 

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Thailand’s Excise Department probes official’s involvement in oil smuggling case

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

An investigation is underway by Thailand’s Excise Department into allegations that a high-level official attempted to persuade police to release a truck carrying 15,000 litres of smuggled oil. The department’s Deputy Director-General Kriangkrai Pattanaporn revealed that a probe committee was formed to look into the arrest of the 47 year old driver, identified only as Sombat, in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297322-thailand’s-excise-department-probes-official’s-involvement-in-oil-smuggling-case/

 

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New kidney disease test kit offers 94% accuracy, eases early diagnosis access

 

Photo Courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A new effective and accurate diagnostic kit has been developed to screen for early-stage kidney disease, with a correctness rate of 94%, a sensitivity rate of 96%, and a specificity rate of 97.8%. This screening method has been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has been proposed for inclusion in the gold card scheme to make it more accessible to the public.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297323-new-kidney-disease-test-kit-offers-94-accuracy-eases-early-diagnosis-access/

 

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Isuzu factory relocation rumours hit Thai auto parts shares

 

Isuzu D-Max, Image via Wikipedia

 

A significant decline in the shares of Thai auto parts companies was observed today, following rumours that Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors intended to move its Thai factory to Indonesia. The Indonesian Industry Minister, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, stated yesterday that Isuzu could potentially commence production in Indonesia as early as next year. However, Isuzu denied any such relocation plans today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297324-isuzu-factory-relocation-rumours-hit-thai-auto-parts-shares/

 

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Woman seeks lottery win with ancient Thai tree ritual

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A woman is seeking lottery luck at the renowned Mother Ta Kien shrine located near Kong Khanaram temple in Thailand’s Ang Thong province. Today, she performed a ritual and discovered matching numbers, sparking interest among fortune seekers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297326-woman-seeks-lottery-win-with-ancient-thai-tree-ritual/

 

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Former consul dies in Thailand, family prioritises inheritance over money owed

 

PHOTO: Sanook

 

A former Dutch honorary consul, 66 year old Hendrikus, passed away in a Nonthaburi hospital with almost 400,000 baht owed to someone who paid for his medical bills. His ex-wife, sister, and daughter, visited last-minute and left without paying the bills, even though they are reportedly wealthy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297327-former-consul-dies-in-thailand-family-prioritises-inheritance-over-money-owed/

 

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Former temple abbot allegedly sexually assaults teen girl in Thailand

 

PHOTO: Unsplash/Nicolas Häns

 

An elderly former temple abbot, who is 78 years old, is accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old girl and threatening to destroy her family’s home within the temple grounds. The girl’s brother secretly recorded the abbot’s behaviour and handed the evidence to the police, leading to the abbot’s suspension.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297328-former-temple-abbot-allegedly-sexually-assaults-teen-girl-in-thailand/

 

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Bangkok taxi tango: Bad boy driver tries to rip off South Korean tourist

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

 

Another bad boy Bangkok taxi driver was caught engaging in unscrupulous deeds, this time attempting to rip off a South Korean tourist, charging the foreigner 700 baht for a 30-minute trip. Fortunately, the South Korean man saw through the taxi driver’s antics and paid him only 300 baht. The taxi driver was furious with this and went into meltdown, cursing and swearing at the tourist.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297329-bangkok-taxi-tango-bad-boy-driver-tries-to-rip-off-south-korean-tourist/

 

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Highway horror: Civil engineer’s fatal crash claims delivery rider’s life in Bangkok

 

Photo via Facebook/ Page 3 News

 

A Department of Highways civil engineer crashed his car into a delivery rider instantly killing him in the early hours of this morning on the Lat Phrao-Wang Hin Road in Bangkok. The driver’s alcohol test results are yet to be reported.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297330-highway-horror-civil-engineer’s-fatal-crash-claims-delivery-rider’s-life-in-bangkok/

 

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Truck crashes into roadside shop in Chon Buri, 3 injured, 1 dead

 

Picture courtesy of สิงห์อาสา ชีวิตคือการทำงาน Facebook

 

A truck veered off the road and crashed into a roadside shop in Chon Buri province early this morning, leaving three people injured and one dead. The incident took place on the 331 highway near the Ta Le Thong Market when the truck driver lost control of the vehicle after a car cut in front of him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297331-truck-crashes-into-roadside-shop-in-chon-buri-3-injured-1-dead/

 

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Dengue fever on the rise, more elderly people being infected

 

 

Dengue fever cases are steadily rising and not only among children. 18,000 elderly people have caught the disease in the first five months of this year, according to Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the Medical Services Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297333-dengue-fever-on-the-rise-more-elderly-people-being-infected/

 

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Japanese Data Center Providers Invest $164 Million in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Two Japan-based data center providers have made substantial investments totaling $164 million (5.5 billion baht) in Thailand to capitalize on the increasing demand for digital transformation and cloud computing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297334-japanese-data-center-providers-invest-164-million-in-thailand/

 

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Activists Call for EC to Certify Election Results by June 20

 

 

BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) – The June 24 Democracy group submitted their demand to the Election Commission (EC), calling for an immediate certification of the May 14 general election results to pave the way for the democratic process in the parliament to vote for the next prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297335-activists-call-for-ec-to-certify-election-results-by-june-20/

 

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Intoxicated Woman in Pattaya Dashes Across Busy Road, Gets Hit By Motorbike

 

 

A Thai woman was hit by a motorbike and suffered serious injuries in Pattaya. Police and eyewitnesses said she was intoxicated and ran in front of the vehicle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297336-intoxicated-woman-in-pattaya-dashes-across-busy-road-gets-hit-by-motorbike/

 

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Rough seas prompt beach swimming ban in Trang

 

Photo courtesy of Khaosod

 

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have led to high waves of around 3 metres along Trang coast, prompting officials at Chao Mai National Park to erect red flags barring tourists from swimming in the affected areas. The ban has been imposed on Pak Meng Beach, Chao Mai Beach and Yao Beach, leaving visitors to explore safer alternatives.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297337-rough-seas-prompt-beach-swimming-ban-in-trang/

 

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Phuket Entrepreneurs Present Proposals to Boost Local Tourism

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Phuket entrepreneurs are set to present six proposals to the Move Forward Party, in a bid to further boost the tourism industry in the province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297343-phuket-entrepreneurs-present-proposals-to-boost-local-tourism/

 

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Details on This Weekend’s PRIDE Parade and Festival on Jomtien Beach on June 10th

 

 

Are you ready to show your pride and support for diversity, inclusivity, and equality?

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297344-details-on-this-weekend’s-pride-parade-and-festival-on-jomtien-beach-on-june-10th/

 

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Grope gone wrong: CCTV busts perverted Thai man sexually assaulting female vendor in Isaan

 

Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD

 

A grocery shop security camera captured a Thai man sexually assaulting a female vendor by grabbing her breasts in the Isaan province of Mahasarakarm. The deviant did not apologise to the victim and said it was not a big deal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297346-grope-gone-wrong-cctv-busts-perverted-thai-man-sexually-assaulting-female-vendor-in-isaan/

 

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