THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 16 June 2023

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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.

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

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

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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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Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a larger prison just without walls. He claims he is ready to surrender to authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298054-immigration-bureau-chief-says-he’s-preparing-for-a-possible-return-of-thaksin-who-faces-arrest/

 

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Saudi Man Nabbed In Wildlife Smuggling Attempt
by TNR Staff

 

Some of the wildlife and aquatic animals found in a Saudi man’s suitcases at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A SAUDI ARABIAN man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport this evening (June 15) after 99 wild animals and 90 aquatic animals were found in his suitcases just as he was trying to catch a flight back to his home country, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298055-saudi-man-nabbed-in-wildlife-smuggling-attempt/

 

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DSI Raids Accounting and Law Firm in Phuket Allegedly Being Illegal Nominee for Foreigners
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided an accounting and law company in Chalong for allegedly being an illegal network nominee for foreigners with a hundred million baht of total damages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298056-dsi-raids-accounting-and-law-firm-in-phuket-allegedly-being-illegal-nominee-for-foreigners/

 

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UPDATE: Suspect Who Stole Finnish Man’s Car in Phuket is Illegal Taxi Driver
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A suspect who was arrested after he stole a car from a Finnish man in Phuket was an illegal taxi driver who had just been released from a prison.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298057-update-suspect-who-stole-finnish-man’s-car-in-phuket-is-illegal-taxi-driver/

 

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Man Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Committing 25 Million Baht in Company Fraud
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A male broker was arrested in Phuket after he allegedly defrauded a company for 25 million in Baht of total damage costs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298058-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-committing-25-million-baht-in-company-fraud/

 

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Three Pub-goers Test Positive For Drugs During Pattaya Late Night Raid
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Three pub-goers were transferred to a rehabilitation center after Pattaya Police found illegal drugs in their system during a raid, June 15th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298059-three-pub-goers-test-positive-for-drugs-during-pattaya-late-night-raid/

 

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Immigration Division 1 Mobilizes Forces to Sweep Out Overstaying Foreigners in Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has assigned Pol. Lt. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas, Commissioner-General of the Immigration Bureau, to mobilize forces in cracking down on foreign nationals with Interpol arrest warrants or engaged in inappropriate behavior while residing in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298070-immigration-division-1-mobilizes-forces-to-sweep-out-overstaying-foreigners-in-bangkok/

 

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Repeated Incidents of Railway Crossing Barriers Impaling Cars Raise Safety Concerns

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

In a shocking incident at the railway crossing, a steel barrier pierced through the windshield of a car, narrowly missing the driver's face. Simultaneously, another vehicle approaching from behind collided with the shattered glass.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298075-repeated-incidents-of-railway-crossing-barriers-impaling-cars-raise-safety-concerns/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 16 June 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298077-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-16-june-2023/

 

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Clinic Tragedy! Woman Dies During Nasal Surgery Under Anesthesia

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 15, Lieutenant Colonel Nattawut Ongart, the investigating officer from the Chulalongkorn Police Station, received a report of an incident inside a cosmetic surgery clinic located in Rattanakosin 200 Pee Village, Pathum Thani Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298078-clinic-tragedy-woman-dies-during-nasal-surgery-under-anesthesia/

 

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79 new MPs face scrutiny as Election Commission says only 321 to be declared elected on June 21st
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

On Wednesday, the Secretary-general of the Election Commission announced that 321 Constituency MPs would be confirmed on June 21st while the election of a further 79 provisionally declared MPs was being examined following complaints and due to a lack of confirmation for inspectors. The result of the May 14th General Election faces intractable uncertainty focused on the Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat (inset), who is the subject of claims that he held shares in a media firm, something prohibited under the 2018 Election law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298080-79-new-mps-face-scrutiny-as-election-commission-says-only-321-to-be-declared-elected-on-june-21st/

 

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Ayutthaya holds cleaning activity ahead of expected surge in visitors drawn by Lisa’s social media photos
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Lisa of celebrated K-pop girl group BLACKPINK recently visited Ayutthaya after finishing her concerts in Bangkok. Her social media photo posts, in which she wore Thai-style clothes while posing in front of various historical sites and tourist attractions in Ayutthaya, are expected to spark a surge in visitor numbers to the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298084-ayutthaya-holds-cleaning-activity-ahead-of-expected-surge-in-visitors-drawn-by-lisa’s-social-media-photos/

 

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Heroic rescue: Thai student saves drowning family, receives Good Citizen Award
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO: Facebook/วรัท พฤกษาทวีกุล

 

A 12th grade student, Wuttisak Mangkang, also known as “Nong Euro,” heroically saved a family of three from drowning in Thailand‘s Nakhon Nayok province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298085-heroic-rescue-thai-student-saves-drowning-family-receives-good-citizen-award/

 

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Russian man found dead in meditation position in pool at house in Phuket
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai man stumbled upon the dead body of a Russian man in a pool of a house in the Saiyuan Med Village in the Rawai sub-district, Mueang district of Phuket. The Russian man reportedly died while he was engaged in meditation beneath the water’s surface.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298086-russian-man-found-dead-in-meditation-position-in-pool-at-house-in-phuket/

 

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Motorcyclist killed in Chon Buri crash as lorry driver flees scene
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of เพื่อนกัน ณ บ่อวิน Facebook

 

A 28 year old motorcyclist died after crashing into the back of a lorry in Chon Buri, but the lorry driver vanished from the scene. Police are searching for the driver by reviewing CCTV footage and are calling for cautious driving, particularly on bypass roads where vehicles often speed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298087-motorcyclist-killed-in-chon-buri-crash-as-lorry-driver-flees-scene/

 

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Flyin’ high with Gripen: RTAF eyes Swedish jets amidst F-35A snub
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Corban Lundborg, Defence Blog

 

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is considering the acquisition of three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, following the United States’ recent refusal to sell F-35A fighter jets. The plan is to add these jets to the RTAF fleet in Wing 7, located in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298088-flyin’-high-with-gripen-rtaf-eyes-swedish-jets-amidst-f-35a-snub/

 

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Thailand News - 'Central' goes too far with Kid’s Pride event, good economic news : Tim Newton Today - June 16

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298089-thailand-news-central-goes-too-far-with-kid’s-pride-event-good-economic-news-tim-newton-today-june-16/

 

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iTV: Born of Bloody May, trouble under Thaksin, and now Pita’s nemesis?
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Though it went off air 15 years ago, Thailand’s first independent broadcaster iTV is back in the spotlight with a central role in the saga that could decide whether or not Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat becomes the next prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298090-itv-born-of-bloody-may-trouble-under-thaksin-and-now-pita’s-nemesis/

 

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Fatal collision on poorly lit curve exposes need for better road lighting in Samut Sakhon
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of ที่นี่สมุทรสงคราม Facebook

 

On a dimly lit curved road, a collision between an 18 year old motorcyclist and a 51 year old man turned fatal, leaving one dead and another severely injured. Locals disclosed that accidents frequently occur in this area due to poor road lighting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298093-fatal-collision-on-poorly-lit-curve-exposes-need-for-better-road-lighting-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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TAT Collaborates with Designers to Foster Sustainable Tourism Trends

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining forces with private agencies to encourage Thai dress designers in developing Thai clothing, aiming to create sustainable tourism trends.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298095-tat-collaborates-with-designers-to-foster-sustainable-tourism-trends/

 

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Pita says he’s focused on people’s problems, shrugs off ‘shares’ issue

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์

Pita Limjaroenrat says his fate will be decided by the legal process and for now, he’s focused on solving the problems faced by ordinary Thai people. Nation Thailand reports that the Move Forward leader was addressing the debate over whether or not he should face prosecution for holding shares in a media company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298102-pita-says-he’s-focused-on-people’s-problems-shrugs-off-‘shares’-issue/

 

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Motorcycle crash blamed on spirits by inebriated man alarms Thailand rescue team
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of แหม่มโพธิ์ดำ Facebook

 

A 32 year old factory worker crashed his motorcycle, and claimed that it was due to encountering spirits while riding under the influence, leaving him with injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298104-motorcycle-crash-blamed-on-spirits-by-inebriated-man-alarms-thailand-rescue-team/

 

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Lost in Translation: Thai Police reckon Japanese attempted rape claim a misunderstanding
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ การเมือง-ชุมชน

 

Officers from Chana Songkham Police Station believe that the attempted rape accusation reported by a Japanese woman was a result of a misunderstanding. They explained that the action in question was a part of the massage technique, and the officer involved had already engaged in discussions with the foreign woman to reach a mutual understanding.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298105-lost-in-translation-thai-police-reckon-japanese-attempted-rape-claim-a-misunderstanding/

 

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Thai woman loses 700,000 baht in telephone scam by fake police
Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: iStock

 

A 47 year old woman in Udon Thani province, Thailand, has fallen victim to a gang posing as police officers, losing more than 700,000 baht (US$20,000) she had saved over 10 years through a telephone scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298106-thai-woman-loses-700000-baht-in-telephone-scam-by-fake-police/

 

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Thailand tourism eyed by Agoda CEO as business hotspot rivaling Japan, Vietnam
by Alex Morgan

 

Omri Morgenshtern, photo courtesy of TTG Asia

 

Agoda, the online travel agency, foresees a bright future for Thailand tourism as the country emerges as a preferred destination for business travellers, potentially rivalling top hotspots like Japan and Vietnam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298108-thailand-tourism-eyed-by-agoda-ceo-as-business-hotspot-rivaling-japan-vietnam/

 

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Thai economy boost: Bank forecasts GDP growth, increased tourism
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

 

Anticipating a stronger Thai economy, the Bank of Thailand has expressed confidence that GDP growth will surpass their expectations. This is attributed to the economic strategies implemented by the new government, combined with progress in the tourism and consumption sectors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298109-thai-economy-boost-bank-forecasts-gdp-growth-increased-tourism/

 

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Illegal high-interest loan scheme busted in Thung Yai, 3 arrested
Nattapong Westwood

 

Cyber police raided three homes in Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat today, arresting three suspects involved in an illegal high-interest loan operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298111-illegal-high-interest-loan-scheme-busted-in-thung-yai-3-arrested/

 

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Two trucks carrying 109 illegal head of cattle from Myanmar seized in Tak

 

 

Thai customs and livestock officials intercepted two trucks carrying 109 head of cattle, believed to have been smuggled into the country from Myanmar, and arrested two drivers in Thailand’s border province of Tak yesterday (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298113-two-trucks-carrying-109-illegal-head-of-cattle-from-myanmar-seized-in-tak/