THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 15 June 2023

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Thailand’s first tokamak device is ready to start operations for fusion energy research in July, after a successful trial on April 21st, according to Thailand’s Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297920-thailand’s-first-tokamak-device-for-fusion-energy-research-to-begin-operating-in-july/

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Royal Thai Air Force defends 50 million South Korean guidance kit acquisition

 

Photo courtesy of Norbert Schmidt (Flickr)

 

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) yesterday defended its purchase of guidance-extended range kits from South Korea, worth 50 million baht, asserting that the acquisition adheres to regulations. RTAF spokesperson AVM Prapas Sornchaidee explained that the kits will be utilised with 500-pound air-dropped bombs to improve the air force’s long-range air strike capabilities, in line with the country’s defence preparation plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297906-royal-thai-air-force-defends-50-million-south-korean-guidance-kit-acquisition/

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Thaksin Insists On Returning Next Month Despite Family’s Warning
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra with his daughter and Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra has not postponed his planned homecoming from next month despite a desperate warning against it from members of his family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297950-thaksin-insists-on-returning-next-month-despite-family’s-warning/

 

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Pressure mounts on EC to announce May 14th election results

 

Members of civic groups monitoring the May 14th general election gathered at the Office of the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday to demand a speedy announcement of the poll results.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297951-pressure-mounts-on-ec-to-announce-may-14th-election-results/

 

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Scammer Tells Police: Thais Most Gullible In Asia
by TNR Staff

 

Representative image of a scammer and audio recording of what he said. Credit: TV Channel 7

 

METROPOLITAN Police published an audio clip where a former call centre scammer said Thai people are the most gullible in Asia while jeering that if you have money then just bribe the police, TV Channel 7 said Wednesday (June 14).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297952-scammer-tells-police-thais-most-gullible-in-asia/

 

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Power struggle unfolds as MFP leader fights to claim prime ministerial seat
by Bob Scott
 

PHOTO: Facebook/Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์

 

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat Wednesday addressed allegations surrounding a contentious meeting of iTV shareholders and efforts to prevent him from becoming the next Prime Minister. While there is uncertainty about who is involved in these behind-the-scenes manoeuvres, the MFP’s legal team is gathering more evidence from those involved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297954-power-struggle-unfolds-as-mfp-leader-fights-to-claim-prime-ministerial-seat/

 

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Thirty-two People Survive Bus Crash in Ayutthaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Ayutthaya Rescue

Ayutthaya – Thirty-two factory workers being transported to their place of employment have survived after a bus crash in Ayutthaya, Central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297955-thirty-two-people-survive-bus-crash-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Pattaya City Considering Proposal for Making Central Pattaya a “Walking City”
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya City leaders are considering a recent proposal from the Redemptorist Foundation, which supports people with disabilities, to make Pattaya a so-called “Walking City”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297956-pattaya-city-considering-proposal-for-making-central-pattaya-a-“walking-city”/

 

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Uthai Thani Immigration Bureau's 'Lanna Force Check' Operation Detains Overstaying Foreigners

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 14, 2023, Uthai Thani Immigration Bureau (UTIB) led by Police Colonel Samruay Saman, in collaboration with nine associated units in the region, initiated 'Lanna Force Check', an operation aimed at foreigners overstaying their visas in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297962-uthai-thani-immigration-bureaus-lanna-force-check-operation-detains-overstaying-foreigners/

 

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Region 5 Immigration Bureau Launches 'Lanna Force Check' Operation to Monitor Foreign Nationals

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

June 14, 2023 - According to reports, the Thai National Police, under the direction of National Police Chief, Damrongsak Kittiprapas, has commenced an operation to monitor the activities of foreign nationals exhibiting inappropriate behaviour in Thailand, such as violations of the law or international criminal organizations operating within the country's borders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297962-uthai-thani-immigration-bureaus-lanna-force-check-operation-detains-overstaying-foreigners/?do=findComment&comment=18145339

 

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Three Foreigners Arrested for Overstay in Surat Thani

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In an operation led by Police Colonel Prapan Saksuk, Surat Thani's Immigration Police, in collaboration with Deputy Police Colonel Panupak Jitprayoon, Deputy Police Lieutenant Colonel Supphak Phankoson, and several other officials, targeted and investigated foreign nationals suspected of overstaying and unlawfully residing in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297966-three-foreigners-arrested-for-overstay-in-surat-thani/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 15 June 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297970-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-15-june-2023/

 

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Driver who severely injured Thai actor ordered to pay 4.17 million, still battles case
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO: komchadluek

 

News has emerged of Thai actor Off Thanakrit, who became bedridden after a severe road accident involving a drunk woman crashed her car into the back of his motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297971-driver-who-severely-injured-thai-actor-ordered-to-pay-417-million-still-battles-case/

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Thai vocational students clash, leading to injuries
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of 77kaoded

A confrontation between two groups of Thai vocational students resulted in injuries. The incident took place near a passenger terminal in Chachoengsao province yesterday, leading to police intervention and the questioning of one 16 year old student.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297980-thai-vocational-students-clash-leading-to-injuries/

 

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Thailand News - Pattaya to become 'walking city', scraps served to Thai school kids : Tim Newton Today - June 15
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297981-thailand-news-pattaya-to-become-walking-city-scraps-served-to-thai-school-kids-tim-newton-today-june-15/

 

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Myanmar conflict surge: Over 3,300 refugees seek shelter in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Free Burma Rangers via AP Newsroom

 

The conflict in Myanmar‘s Kayah State has led to a surge of refugees seeking shelter in Thailand. Provincial Governor Chettha Mosikkharat confirmed that Thai authorities have rescued a total of 3,342 refugees who fled the border war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297983-myanmar-conflict-surge-over-3300-refugees-seek-shelter-in-thailand/

 

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Thai Industries Sentiment Index declines in May
by Namo Vananupong
    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The uncertainties facing the global economy have resulted in a decline in Thailand’s exports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297984-thai-industries-sentiment-index-declines-in-may/

 

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Take Me Out Thailand: American man gets blackout for his male chauvinistic attitude
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Take Me Out Thailand TV Thunder Official

 

Thirty Thai women in the popular dating game show Take Me Out Thailand gave a blackout to an arrogant 22 year old American man after he showed his male chauvinistic side.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297985-take-me-out-thailand-american-man-gets-blackout-for-his-male-chauvinistic-attitude/

 

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Government denies visa application for Chinese tourists is “overly complicated”

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Tasty Thailand

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has rejected suggestions that the visa application for Chinese tourists is overly complicated and potentially “off-putting” to travellers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297990-government-denies-visa-application-for-chinese-tourists-is-“overly-complicated”/

 

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Tourism promotion: TCT urges government to market Thailand as prime retiree destination
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

 

Tourism promotion has driven the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) to urge the new government to market Thailand as a prime destination for retirees while advocating for regulatory changes that would encourage the development of the tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297992-tourism-promotion-tct-urges-government-to-market-thailand-as-prime-retiree-destination/

 

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Thailand tourism thrives with 1,200% surge in Klook bookings
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

 

Online travel platforms continue to express optimism about Thailand’s tourism growth this year, propelled by a substantial increase in visitor arrivals. Wilfred Fan, Chief Commercial Officer at Klook, an online travel platform, stated that the company experienced a 1,200% increase in bookings for activities in Thailand year on year in the first five months of 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297993-thailand-tourism-thrives-with-1200-surge-in-klook-bookings/

 

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Chiang Mai to Host First Halal Food Festival to Attract Middle East Tourists

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chiang Mai province is preparing to host its inaugural halal food festival next month, with the aim of enticing Muslim tourists from the Middle East. The festival, themed "Unseen Chiang Mai," will feature halal delicacies from all four regions of the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297994-chiang-mai-to-host-first-halal-food-festival-to-attract-middle-east-tourists/

 

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Bed of betrayal: Thai man stabs wife’s lover in naked shocker, flees
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 8

A Thai man stabbed his wife’s lover after catching the pair lying naked in bed before fleeing the scene of the crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297997-bed-of-betrayal-thai-man-stabs-wife’s-lover-in-naked-shocker-flees/

 

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UPDATE: Norovirus NOT Found in Ice and Water Factories in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Ice and water factory test results show NO contamination with the Norovirus after more than 6,000 patients suffered from diarrhea in Phuket in a week with many of them having tested positive for the virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297998-update-norovirus-not-found-in-ice-and-water-factories-in-phuket/

 

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Ailing Thai elephant in Sri Lanka practicing entering and exiting the flight cage

 

 

Sak Surin, the ailing elephant in Sri Lanka, is rehearsing entering and exiting the specially-built flight cage at the Dehiwala zoo and the training, under the watchful eyes of two Thai mahouts, is proceeding smoothly, according to Atthaphon Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298013-ailing-thai-elephant-in-sri-lanka-practicing-entering-and-exiting-the-flight-cage/

 

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8 people, including a customs official, arrested for selling 147 tonnes of impounded fish

 

 

A senior customs official and seven fish merchants have been arrested by police and customs officials for involvement in the trading of 132 tonnes of frozen fish, which was impounded in 2019 after being seized from a Somalian fishing vessel suspected of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298015-8-people-including-a-customs-official-arrested-for-selling-147-tonnes-of-impounded-fish/

 

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Community planting new hope on a bare mountain

 

Photo by Roengrit Kongmuang

 

Residents from six villages near a gold mine in Thailand’s Loei province came together for a tree-planting event earlier this week, in an effort to restore life to a mountain ravaged by gold mining. A community-based group called Khon Rak Ban Kerd (People Who Love Their Hometown), along with international students from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, school children and teachers from Ban Huai Phuk School and the head of the Khao Luang Sub-district Administration Organisation collaborated to revive the once-thriving ecosystem on the mountain and heal the scars left by mining.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298016-community-planting-new-hope-on-a-bare-mountain/

 

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Smart SME EXPO 2023 : Boosting Thai SMEs for Success

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to receive a major boost as the PMG Corporation organizes the 9th edition of "Smart SME EXPO 2023".

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298017-smart-sme-expo-2023-boosting-thai-smes-for-success/

 

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Ice Cream Bars with Temple’s Tile Patterns Popular among Tourists

 

 

BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – Tourists visiting the Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun enjoy ice cream bars with the same design as the decorative tiles of the temple’s stupa.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298018-ice-cream-bars-with-temple’s-tile-patterns-popular-among-tourists/

 

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Pita Discusses PM2.5 Problem in Chiang Mai

 

 

CHIANGMAI, June 15 (TNA) – Move Forward Party leader discussed the PM2.5 dust pollution problem in Chiang Mai during his visit to thank voters in the northern province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298019-pita-discusses-pm25-problem-in-chiang-mai/