THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 23 June 2023

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt addressed intimate pictures of him with an unnamed woman that were circulated on social media. These pictures showed the 57 year old Bangkok chief kissing a blonde woman in a restaurant.

 

Picture perfect scandal: Bangkok governor addresses leaked intimate photos

https://aseannow.com/topic/1298686-picture-perfect-scandal-bangkok-governor-addresses-leaked-intimate-photos/

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Wat Arun is structurally safe, despite slight tilting of mondop

 

 

The slight lean in the four mondops, Thai religious architectural features, towards the central tower, or prang, of Bangkok’s famous Wat Arun is not threatening the structure of the main prang, according to Phanombootra Chandrajoti, director-general of the Fine Arts Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298689-wat-arun-is-structurally-safe-despite-slight-tilting-of-mondop/

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Overstaying Algerian Man Trying to Evade Thai Immigration by Dressing as a Woman Arrested In Bangkok
By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok – An Algerian man was arrested in Bangkok for 251 days of overstaying his legal visa after he allegedly tried to dress as a woman in order to avoid Thai Immigration officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298700-overstaying-algerian-man-trying-to-evade-thai-immigration-by-dressing-as-a-woman-arrested-in-bangkok/

 

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UPDATE: Chonburi Police Officers Accused in 140-million-baht Extortion Case Cry Foul Over Alleged Unfair Treatment
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Matichon

Chonburi — Three police officers accused in a 140-million-baht shakedown scandal filed a complaint claiming they did not receive fair treatment during the investigation process by the police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298701-update-chonburi-police-officers-accused-in-140-million-baht-extortion-case-cry-foul-over-alleged-unfair-treatment/

 

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Police Raid Chinese Residents' House, Gang Selling Religious Artifacts for Over 3 Hours Before Allowing Inspection

 

 

In a recent case, local police officers in Chonburi Province raided a gang of Chinese individuals involved in selling high-priced religious artifacts to Chinese tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298702-police-raid-chinese-residents-house-gang-selling-religious-artifacts-for-over-3-hours-before-allowing-inspection/

 

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Rescue Team Mobilizes Over 10 Men in a Thrilling Pursuit of an Elusive "Troublemaker"

 

 

On June 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM, the Kun Ratana Wut Foundation in Kanchanaburi province received a request from the public for assistance in capturing a large water monitor lizard that posed a potential threat to the residents of Don Rak Village, Kanchanaburi province. In response, a team of over 10 men was swiftly deployed to the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298703-rescue-team-mobilizes-over-10-men-in-a-thrilling-pursuit-of-an-elusive-troublemaker/

 

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Laotian Man Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Comrade at Noodle Shop

 

 

In an unfortunate incident at a noodle shop in Pathumwan district, Bangkok, the police have apprehended a Laotian man responsible for a fatal stabbing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298705-laotian-man-arrested-for-fatally-stabbing-comrade-at-noodle-shop/

 

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Thailand tourism thrives as it ranks second in global travel, Bangkok tops city list
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Kenny Teo, Flickr

 

Thailand tourism continues to thrive, as online travel platform Agoda recently revealed that the country holds the title of the second most popular destination for travellers worldwide, with Bangkok topping the list of favourite cities for global travellers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298713-thailand-tourism-thrives-as-it-ranks-second-in-global-travel-bangkok-tops-city-list/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 23 June 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298715-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-23-june-2023/

 

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Thai tourism-linked businesses experience booming growth amid economic recovery
by Alex Morgan
 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

 

Amid escalating tourist arrivals and robust economic recovery, Thai tourism-associated enterprises have been reaping lucrative rewards, particularly in the fields of foreign exchange, travel agencies, tour guides, dining establishments, and the accommodation industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298716-thai-tourism-linked-businesses-experience-booming-growth-amid-economic-recovery/

 

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Chinese tourism deterred by tourist scams in Thailand, says Atta
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: ATTA's President Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn via ttgasia

 

Fear of being conned by tourist scams poses a bigger concern to prospective Chinese tourists than Thailand’s political ambiguity, advises the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). Given a sluggish economic recovery on the mainland, the Chinese tourism market could slightly be affected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298718-chinese-tourism-deterred-by-tourist-scams-in-thailand-says-atta/

 

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Monorail disruption hampers newly launched Yellow Line service in Bangkok
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of southeastasiainfra.com

 

Traffic disruption was recently experienced on the Yellow Line monorail after a technical glitch occurred just 20 days into the trial runs. This monorail disruption incident resulted in the temporary closure of five stations from Lat Phrao 101 to Hua Mak for approximately 90 minutes yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298720-monorail-disruption-hampers-newly-launched-yellow-line-service-in-bangkok/

 

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Germany’s vaccine donation: A million Pfizer doses to strengthen Thai health ministry
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Germany has made a vaccine donation of almost one million doses of the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, planning to distribute this significant stockpile to Thai hospitals in the forthcoming weeks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298721-germany’s-vaccine-donation-a-million-pfizer-doses-to-strengthen-thai-health-ministry/

 

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Healthcare shortage tackled by Thai government with new strategy
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai government’s Public Health Ministry has laid out strategies to address the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals in the nation’s state-operated medical sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298723-healthcare-shortage-tackled-by-thai-government-with-new-strategy/

 

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Alarm bells ring in overloaded Thai public health system as exhausted doctors quit in droves

 

 

Every year, hundreds of doctors leave the government sector after struggling under huge workloads for relatively low pay and with little prospect of promotion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298725-alarm-bells-ring-in-overloaded-thai-public-health-system-as-exhausted-doctors-quit-in-droves/

 

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A huge Chinese gang 'gold' scam, Myanmar isolated by new sanctions : Tim Newton Today - June 23

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298726-a-huge-chinese-gang-gold-scam-myanmar-isolated-by-new-sanctions-tim-newton-today-june-23/

 

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Crackdown on Illegal Foreigners in Sukhumvit-Asok Area

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In response to public complaints and social media uproar, the immigration has taken decisive action to address the covert operations of foreign nationals engaging in illegal sales and running unauthorized food and beverage stalls, directly impacting the livelihoods of Thai citizens in prominent business areas of downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298729-crackdown-on-illegal-foreigners-in-sukhumvit-asok-area/

 

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Perverted Bangkok taxi driver caught masturbating to porn while driving
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Simple as pie

 

A Thai woman took to Twitter to warn netizens about a perverted taxi driver in Bangkok. She revealed that the driver watched porn and masturbated while transporting her and her friends to their destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298730-perverted-bangkok-taxi-driver-caught-masturbating-to-porn-while-driving/

 

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Explosion caused by pigeons engulfs Hua Hin hotel, resulting in fire and 500,000 THB worth of damage
By Online Reporter

 

 

Pigeons were said to have caused a sudden explosion that led to a fire engulfing a hotel room in Hua Hin, resulting in damages amounting to half a million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298732-explosion-caused-by-pigeons-engulfs-hua-hin-hotel-resulting-in-fire-and-500000-thb-worth-of-damage/

 

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Thai repatriation: Rescuing nationals caught in Japanese job scam
by Mitch Connor
 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

 

Efforts are currently underway by the Thai foreign affairs and labour departments to assist in the safe return of six Thai nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298532-thai-workers-in-japan-fall-victim-to-job-scam-left-stranded-and-penniless/?do=findComment&comment=18161403

 

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Another activist lobbies Election Commission to rule out Pita PM bid

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์

The campaign to prevent Pita Limjaroenrat becoming Thailand’s next PM continues, with another activist petitioning the Election Commission. Nopparuj Worachitwutthikul has called on the EC to request a ruling from the Constitutional Court on whether or not the Move Forward leader was qualified to run in the May 14 general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298734-another-activist-lobbies-election-commission-to-rule-out-pita-pm-bid/

 

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Pattaya crackdown reveals foreigners living illegally amid beggar population
Mitch Connor
 

Photo Courtesy of Istock

 

In a sudden manoeuvre, Pattaya City set into motion an operation designed to clear the city’s vibrant tourist hotspot of beggars. This Pattaya crackdown operation surprisingly unearthed many foreigners residing illegally within the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298690-pattaya-city-launches-sweeping-operation-on-homeless-and-beggars/?do=findComment&comment=18161447

 

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Pattaya Festival 2023 Blazes into Action Today and Tomorrow
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา

Pattaya — The most highly anticipated event of this month, Pattaya Festival 2023, is set to kick off today on Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298736-pattaya-festival-2023-blazes-into-action-today-and-tomorrow/

 

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Move Forward and Pheu Thai told to stop bickering over House speakership

 

 

Thai Sang Thai Secretary-General Sita Divari warned the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties today (Friday) to stop quarrelling over the House speakership and unite.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298737-move-forward-and-pheu-thai-told-to-stop-bickering-over-house-speakership/

 

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Three Pattaya Bar Workers Test Positive for Illegal Drugs During Police Raid
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — 40 Pattaya police officers inspected bars across the city last night, June 23rd, and uncovered three bar workers with illicit drugs in their systems.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298739-three-pattaya-bar-workers-test-positive-for-illegal-drugs-during-police-raid/

 

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Thai police arrest 23 in crackdown on Bangladeshi migrants
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Assawin Pakkawan, Bangkok Post

 

A swift police operation on illegal immigration in Songkhla, a province in southern Thailand, resulted in the apprehension of 23 individuals yesterday. Four of them were Thai citizens acting as drivers, and the remaining nineteen were Bangladeshis, who were identified as unlawful immigrants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298741-thai-police-arrest-23-in-crackdown-on-bangladeshi-migrants/

 

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Student Killed in Gas Explosion During Fire Drill

 

 

BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – One student was killed in a gas explosion during a fire safety drill

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/

 

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Vendors along Phadung Krung Kasem Canal face eviction

 

 

Bangkok’s Pom Prap Sattru Phai district office will start evicting vendors who have been occupying public spaces along the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal in the Bobae, Mahanak and Saphan Khao areas, tentatively on July 1st, after residents voted in favour of renovating the area to turn it into a public recreational space.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298752-vendors-along-phadung-krung-kasem-canal-face-eviction/

 

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Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015

 

 

Four Thai nationals will face charges in a Malaysian court on Friday over the 2015 discovery of mass graves and suspected human trafficking camps at the country’s border with Thailand, Malaysia‘s home affairs minister said.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298753-malaysia-to-charge-thai-nationals-over-mass-graves-trafficking-camps-found-in-2015/

 

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Three fire officers face charges after death during school fire drill

 

 

Three officials from the Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office will face charges of negligence over a fatal accident during a fire drill at Rachawinit School on Friday morning, in which a student was killed and about ten other people were injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/?do=findComment&comment=18162208