THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 15 June 2023

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Private Company to Invest 40 Billion Baht into U-Tapao Airport Expansion

 

PHOTO: Kaosod Online

 

The Thai government and its private venture partner U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA) are planning to put as much as 40 billion baht into the expansion project of the U-Tapao international airport.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298020-private-company-to-invest-40-billion-baht-into-u-tapao-airport-expansion/

 

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Homeless Man Found Dead at Pattaya Motorbike Taxi Driver Shelter

 

 

A homeless man passed away in his sleep at a motorbike taxi driver shelter on Pattaya Third Road this morning, June 15th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298021-homeless-man-found-dead-at-pattaya-motorbike-taxi-driver-shelter/

 

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Burglars Break into Room in Pattaya with Victim’s Hidden Key

 

 

Two men snuck into the room of a Thai woman in Pattaya using a key that the woman had stashed away in front of her premises and stole various valuables.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298022-burglars-break-into-room-in-pattaya-with-victim’s-hidden-key/

 

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Pattaya Bus Driver Backs His Tour Bus into His Own Girlfriend By Accident

 

 

In a startling mishap, a Thai boyfriend in Pattaya backed a tour bus into his girlfriend while she was attempting to help guide the vehicle to park from behind the bus, causing her serious injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298023-pattaya-bus-driver-backs-his-tour-bus-into-his-own-girlfriend-by-accident/

 

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Two Phuket taxi drivers charged after Bolt driver threatened, vehicle attacked

 

Phuket's finest. PHOTO: Facebook/Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Police in Phuket have charged two taxi drivers with damaging property and threatening behaviour after a Bolt driver’s vehicle was attacked last Sunday. While initial media reports stated it was one attacker, the Phuket Express reports that there were in fact, 3 drivers involved in the fracas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298024-two-phuket-taxi-drivers-charged-after-bolt-driver-threatened-vehicle-attacked/

 

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Phuket’s Noravirus outbreak has peaked, fewer cases being reported

 

 

The southern resort island of Phuket is finally seeing a decrease in the recent viral diarrhea outbreak, although health officials are still unsure of its cause. The Noravirus has been running amok on the island over the past 2 weeks, putting more than 7,000 people in hospital with gastrointestinal-related  symptoms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298025-phuket’s-noravirus-outbreak-has-peaked-fewer-cases-being-reported/

 

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Dolphin’s daring adventure ends swimmingly with a river rescue in Phuket

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

The authorities successfully rescued a lost bottlenose dolphin that had ventured into the Tha Chin River in the Ratsada district of Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298026-dolphin’s-daring-adventure-ends-swimmingly-with-a-river-rescue-in-phuket/

 

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Mystery rash on Thai man: environmental allergy suspected after ineffective treatment

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A Thai man suffered from an unexplained rash. The initial diagnosis suspected shingles, but shingles treatment proved ineffective. A second hospital later suggested the cause may be an environmental allergy. Social media users expressed concern and shared their thoughts on the unusual condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298029-mystery-rash-on-thai-man-environmental-allergy-suspected-after-ineffective-treatment/

 

 

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Industry blues: Thailand’s TISI takes a double dip, blaming government formation woes

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) suffered another setback after experiencing a decline for the second month in a row, partly due to uncertainties surrounding the formation of a new coalition government. In May, the TISI dropped to 92.5 points from 95 in April.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298031-industry-blues-thailand’s-tisi-takes-a-double-dip-blaming-government-formation-woes/

 

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Timber regulations tightened, Thailand targets Siamese rosewood exports

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand recently announced two new regulations targeting the timber trade. Beginning on July 17, traders will be required to hold a certificate of import to import timber, processed wood, and wooden artefacts. Additionally, starting August 16, the export of Siamese rosewood (phayung) will be prohibited, Bangkok Post reports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298033-timber-regulations-tightened-thailand-targets-siamese-rosewood-exports/

 

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NACC investigation targets ex-House secretary over 15.4 million baht clock scandal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) investigation is preparing to take legal action against Suwichak Nakwatcharachai, the former secretary-general of the House of Representatives, over allegations of his involvement in the irregular procurement of overpriced clocks worth 15.4 million baht for the parliament back in 2013.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298034-nacc-investigation-targets-ex-house-secretary-over-154-million-baht-clock-scandal/

 

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Ex-husband violently attacks man in Rayong after recent breakup with girlfriend

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A 40 year old man was attacked by his girlfriend’s ex-husband outside a village in Rayong province, Thailand, following the couple’s breakup 15 days ago. The attacker, accompanied by a friend, severely injured the victim before fleeing the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298039-ex-husband-violently-attacks-man-in-rayong-after-recent-breakup-with-girlfriend/

 

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Heroic officer rescues bedridden woman from Bangkok townhouse fire

 

Photo by Sanook

 

A heroic police officer rescued a bedridden elderly woman from a burning townhouse on Thonglor 25 in Bangkok, and both escape unharmed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298040-heroic-officer-rescues-bedridden-woman-from-bangkok-townhouse-fire/

 

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Woman murders friend’s abusive husband at an Isaan resort

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai woman shot her friend’s husband at a resort hotel in the Rattnana Wapee district in the northeastern province of Nong Khai. The man later died in hospital yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298041-woman-murders-friend’s-abusive-husband-at-an-isaan-resort/

 

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Thai election concerns rise due to prolonged ballot box transport in Buri Ram

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Concerns have been raised over the prolonged transportation time of ballot boxes in Buri Ram, following the recent general Thai election. A group of ten complainants from Non Suwan and Nong Ki districts filed a request with the Election Commission’s Buri Ram office, questioning why it took four and a half hours to transport the ballot boxes across a 20-kilometre distance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298042-thai-election-concerns-rise-due-to-prolonged-ballot-box-transport-in-buri-ram/

 

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Tree falls on revered Thai monk’s house, minor damage sustained

 

Picture courtesy of ธรรมะพระป่ากรรมฐาน สายหลวงปู่มั่น Facebook

 

In a remarkable incident, a large tree fell on the house of the revered Thai monk Luang Pu Mun, but the house remained mostly intact. The monk’s followers shared photos of the astonishing event that took place at the Wat Pa Phurithattatirawat Forest Monastery in Sakhon Nakhon, Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298043-tree-falls-on-revered-thai-monk’s-house-minor-damage-sustained/

 

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Krabi official caught demanding 100,000 baht fee for hotel license renewal

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

The Provincial Governor of Krabi removed the Permanent Secretary of the Mueang Krabi district from her position after she was accused of demanding 100,000 baht from a hotel in the province in exchange for an operating license.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298044-krabi-official-caught-demanding-100000-baht-fee-for-hotel-license-renewal/

 

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Honest LINEMAN Driver Finds and Returns Chinese Tourist’s Phone in Pattaya

 

 

An honest food delivery driver working for LINEMAN found and returned the lost Iphone 13 of a Chinese Tourist in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298048-honest-lineman-driver-finds-and-returns-chinese-tourist’s-phone-in-pattaya/

 

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