THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 12 June 2023

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Thailand News - Changes to Thai alcohol laws, netizens accuse EC of delays : Tim Newton Today - June 12

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297649-thailand-news-changes-to-thai-alcohol-laws-netizens-accuse-ec-of-delays-tim-newton-today-june-12/

 

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China and Thailand plan joint military cooperation to maintain regional stability
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Istock

 

China expressed its readiness to enhance military cooperation with Thailand in a bid to maintain stability in the region. The two nations have planned a series of joint military exercises for the upcoming year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297650-china-and-thailand-plan-joint-military-cooperation-to-maintain-regional-stability/

 

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Thailand urged to boost beauty and wellness market for long-term growth
by Alex Morgan
 

Photo via Unsplash (freestocks)

 

Thailand’s new coalition government is being encouraged to adopt a consistent policy to support the nation’s beauty and wellness market over an extended period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297651-thailand-urged-to-boost-beauty-and-wellness-market-for-long-term-growth/

 

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Ice factory owner fatally shot in failed dispute resolution meet
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Today morning, a deadly shootout occurred in a Chon Buri neighbourhood near the Wat Nong Tamlueng temple, leaving one person dead and causing significant property damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297655-ice-factory-owner-fatally-shot-in-failed-dispute-resolution-meet/

 

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Eggs-traordinary crisis: Thailand’s soaring egg prices crack traders and consumers alike
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Flickr (Eimear)

 

The soaring cost of eggs in Thailand has left traders and consumers concerned, with some attributing the price hike to a shortage of supplies at farms and increased export demand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297657-eggs-traordinary-crisis-thailand’s-soaring-egg-prices-crack-traders-and-consumers-alike/

 

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In reality, Thailand is not the LGBTQ+ paradise like it pretends to be
By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

 

June is when we celebrate Pride Month worldwide, and of course, many businesses change their profile photos to be rainbows for a month. Some brands would launch a new product serving in all rainbow colours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297658-in-reality-thailand-is-not-the-lgbtq-paradise-like-it-pretends-to-be/

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport’s SAT-1 terminal set for soft takeoff in September
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Istock

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is set to soft launch its Satellite Airport Terminal 1 (SAT-1) in September, with a full opening planned for early next year. Airports of Thailand (AoT) president, Kerati Kijmanawat, stated that the new 216,000-square-metre facility, with a capacity for 28 aircraft parking bays, aims to address existing issues at the airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297660-suvarnabhumi-airport’s-sat-1-terminal-set-for-soft-takeoff-in-september/

 

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Chinese gang caught selling overpriced amulets to tourists in famous Thai temple
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Top Picture courtesy of ข่าวคนชล Facebook

 

Two Chinese men willingly surrendered as they were about to be arrested for their involvement in scamming tourists at a well-known temple in Chon Buri, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297662-chinese-gang-caught-selling-overpriced-amulets-to-tourists-in-famous-thai-temple/

 

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Bear horror: Man loses eye in villagers’ forest foraging encounter
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of ทุก(ข์)เรื่องเมืองจันท์ Facebook

 

A man lost his eye when a group of villagers in Chanthaburi province were attacked by three large bears while foraging for forest produce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297663-bear-horror-man-loses-eye-in-villagers’-forest-foraging-encounter/

 

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Gang arrested for stealing sacred stone from Sam Roi Yot National park
By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials have announced the arrest of a gang who had been illegally cutting and stealing stone from Sam Roi Yot National Park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297665-gang-arrested-for-stealing-sacred-stone-from-sam-roi-yot-national-park/

 

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Bangkok finishes election vote recount – no change to results

By Peter Roche

 

FILE PHOTO: Voting at a Bangkok polling station in the May 14, 2023 general election. - Wikimedia

Bangkok polling stations have completed their recount of votes cast in Thailand’s May 14 general election and at each station, the result remains unchanged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297666-bangkok-finishes-election-vote-recount-–-no-change-to-results/

 

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Discrepancies in iTV shareholder meeting records blow Pita shareholding case wide open

 

 

InTouch Holdings, which holds a holds a 52.92% stake in iTV, notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today (Monday) that it is investigating a controversy regarding the actual status of the iTV media company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297667-discrepancies-in-itv-shareholder-meeting-records-blow-pita-shareholding-case-wide-open/

 

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Dengue fever outbreak hits 3-year high; nearly 20,000 affected, 15 deaths
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of jcomp, Freepik

 

A recent warning from Thailand’s government deputy spokesperson, Trisuree Trisaranakul, has alerted the public to the rapidly growing dengue fever outbreak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297669-dengue-fever-outbreak-hits-3-year-high-nearly-20000-affected-15-deaths/

 

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Seven men nabbed for allegedly stealing stones to make Buddha images

 

 

Seven men were arrested yesterday (Sunday) by park rangers for allegedly stealing Phra That stone, to be crafted into Buddha images or decorative items, in Sam Roi Yot National Park in Aam Roi Yot district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297687-seven-men-nabbed-for-allegedly-stealing-stones-to-make-buddha-images/

 

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Move Forward suspects foul play in controversy over iTV’s legal status

 

 

The Move Forward party is demanding that the chairman of iTV and president and executive director of its holding company Intouch Holdings, Kim Siritaweechai, explain the discrepancy between his statement during and the minutes of the company’s shareholder meeting regarding iTV’s status as a media company.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297667-discrepancies-in-itv-shareholder-meeting-records-blow-pita-shareholding-case-wide-open/?do=findComment&comment=18140382

 

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A Story of Resilience: Behind Phuket’s Unique Journey to Sustainability

 

Windmill viewpoint at Nai Harn beach in South Phuket, Thailand. Source: supawat bursuk / Shutterstock.com

 

Known as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket has enjoyed remarkable success as a major resort island in southern Thailand. However, the exponential growth of tourism has at times outpaced the island’s infrastructure and taken a heavy toll on its natural environment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297689-a-story-of-resilience-behind-phuket’s-unique-journey-to-sustainability/

 

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Man Suffers Electric Shock While Washing His Car and Charging Car Battery in Pattaya

 

 

A Thai man suffered an electric shock and blacked out while simultaneously washing his vehicle and charging his car battery in Pattaya yesterday, June 11st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297690-man-suffers-electric-shock-while-washing-his-car-and-charging-car-battery-in-pattaya/

 

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Pattaya Taxi Driver Returns Purse to Woman During Pattaya Community Pride Event

 

 

In a heart warming act of kindness, a Pattaya Win driver returned a lost purse to a woman who dropped it while attending the Pattaya Pride Community event on June 10th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297691-pattaya-taxi-driver-returns-purse-to-woman-during-pattaya-community-pride-event/

 

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Pattaya Husband Guns Down Wife in Front of His Children For Chatting With Other Men Online

 

 

A Thai husband in Pattaya gunned down his wife for reportedly chatting with another man on social media. The horrible incident happened in front of their young children.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297692-pattaya-husband-guns-down-wife-in-front-of-his-children-for-chatting-with-other-men-online/

 

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Pattaya to Host Fashion TV Beach Model Awards and Music Festival

 

 

Pattaya City in partnership with FTV Thailand is planning to host another big event dubbed the Fashion TV Beach Model Awards & Music Festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297693-pattaya-to-host-fashion-tv-beach-model-awards-and-music-festival/

 

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Roadway tragedy: Foreign motorcyclist’s fatal collision with street sign shakes Pattaya

 

Photo via The Pattaya News

 

A tragic accident unfolded in the early hours of today, as a foreign man lost his life after colliding with a street sign while riding his motorcycle in Pattaya. The incident occurred on Pattaya Second Road within the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297694-roadway-tragedy-foreign-motorcyclist’s-fatal-collision-with-street-sign-shakes-pattaya/

 

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Shell shock: Songkla beach residents bemoan mussel decline

 

Picture courtesy of เสียงจากแผ่นดินแม่ Facebook

 

Residents around the Samila Beach area in Songkhla reported a decline in the green mussel population stating that it’s had a negative effect on the community who rely on them as a source of food. Small-sized mussels remain unsuitable for consumption, and it is estimated that the population requires further growth before harvesting is possible.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297695-shell-shock-songkla-beach-residents-bemoan-mussel-decline/

 

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School students and passengers injured in truck and car collision in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

Picture courtesy of peoplepostnew25 Facebook

 

20 people, including school students and passengers, were injured in Nakhon Si Thammarat when a truck crashed into a car and fell into a roadside ditch. The incident occurred at 7am today, on the Nakhon-Ron Phibun road in Chang Sai sub-district, where the truck experienced critical damage, and its right rear wheel detached.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297696-school-students-and-passengers-injured-in-truck-and-car-collision-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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China Opens Faster Route for Importing Thai Durians

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The southwestern Chinese megacity of Chongqing on Sunday (11 June) welcomed the first direct cold-chain train of Thai durians transported via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297699-china-opens-faster-route-for-importing-thai-durians/

 

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TEP x 0110 ASIA TECHLAND 2023 Presents Innovative Travel Experiences

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently presented virtual showcase activities at an international business event held in Bangkok that offered participants innovative and exciting ways to travel in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297700-tep-x-0110-asia-techland-2023-presents-innovative-travel-experiences/

 

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Woman confesses to cryptocurrency scam involvement after husband’s suicide

 

Picture courtesy of สำนักข่าวราชการ Facebook

 

A 31 year old woman named Priyanuch was arrested today, in connection with an online investment scam involving cryptocurrency trading. Upon interrogation, she confessed that her husband had encouraged her to open six bank accounts for the scam, and he later took his own life after learning he was wanted by authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297701-woman-confesses-to-cryptocurrency-scam-involvement-after-husband’s-suicide/

 

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Thai cyanide serial killer: Big Joke hands over case reports

 

 

Deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn announced today that the case reports against the alleged Thai cyanide serial killer Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn will be presented to prosecutors this week. Big Joke made the statement during a visit to the Correctional Institution for Women in Bangkok’s Bang Khen area, where Sararat is currently detained.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297702-thai-cyanide-serial-killer-big-joke-hands-over-case-reports/

 

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BTS hopeful that BMA will repay the first 20 billion baht of debt soon

 

The Green Line is the name for the original BTS route that covers the inner zone of the capital. It has been extended to currently covers 59 stations spanning three provinces and running a total distance of 67.45km. (Photo by ThaimaaOpas)

 

BTS Group Holdings (BTSG) is optimistic that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will be able to pay the first 20 billion baht tranche the 50 billion baht owed to the BTS for operational costs and maintenance of the two Green Line train extensions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297710-bts-hopeful-that-bma-will-repay-the-first-20-billion-baht-of-debt-soon/

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 13 June 2023 
https://aseannow.com/topic/1297721-thailand-live-tuesday-13-june-2023/