THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 7 July 2023

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Democrat party to elect a new leader this weekend

 

from L : Alongkorn, Abhisit and Suchatvee

 

The Democrat party, the country’s oldest, will meet this Sunday to elect new party leader, after suffering the biggest loss in its history in the May general election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300023-democrat-party-to-elect-a-new-leader-this-weekend/

 

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No government is safe in any way, shape or form

 

 

Politically, modern Thai history is on nobody’s side, but neither is the future. Therefore, a pretend and celebratory phone call to a late revolutionary reformist to say “We have made it” is a bit premature.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300024-no-government-is-safe-in-any-way-shape-or-form/

 

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AOT Unveils Expansion Plans for Don Mueang Airport

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has revealed its ambitious six-year expansion plan for Don Mueang Airport. The capital investment plan, approved by the Cabinet, aims to develop Don Mueang International Airport’s third phase, with an estimated investment of 36.83 billion baht. The project is currently in the design phase and is expected to open for bidding in 2024, with construction commencing in 2025. The new facilities are set to become operational by 2029.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300025-aot-unveils-expansion-plans-for-don-mueang-airport/

 

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Starbucks Thailand Reveals Plan to Open 335 New Outlets by 2030

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Starbucks Thailand has unveiled an ambitious plan to open 335 new stores in the country from 2023 to 2030. The strategy aims to increase the total number of Starbucks branches in Thailand to 800 by 2030, up from the current 465 stores. The move reflects Starbucks’ commitment to accelerating growth in one of Southeast Asia’s vibrant markets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300026-starbucks-thailand-reveals-plan-to-open-335-new-outlets-by-2030/

 

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PM Office Minister Reiterates Popularity of Beef in ASEAN

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Agriculturalists are urged to recognize the lucrative opportunity in cattle husbandry, as demand for beef in all ASEAN countries is on the rise.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300027-pm-office-minister-reiterates-popularity-of-beef-in-asean/

 

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MFP Deputy Leader: Pita Has Enough Support from Senate

 

 

BANGKOK, July 7 (TNA) – Move Forward Party’s prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has enough support from the upper house to become the next prime minister but additional support needs to be sought in case senators change their mind during the vote in the joint sitting of parliament on July 13, said MFP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300028-mfp-deputy-leader-pita-has-enough-support-from-senate/

 

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Thai Ambassador Visits “Plai Pratu Pha” Gifted to Sri Lanka

 

 

SRI LANKA, July 7 (TNA) – The Thai ambassador in Sri Lanka confirmed that “Plai Pratu Pha,” the Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka, is in a normal condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300029-thai-ambassador-visits-“plai-pratu-pha”-gifted-to-sri-lanka/

 

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Dead Man with Possible Signs of Foul Play Found on Jomtien Beach

 

 

The deceased body of a man with signs of possible foul play was spotted on Jomtien Beach in Sattahip on Friday morning, July 7th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300031-dead-man-with-possible-signs-of-foul-play-found-on-jomtien-beach/

 

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30 Million People have Joined Meta’s New App Threads Including TPN Media

 

Image from Google

 

Meta on Wednesday officially launched what many describe as a potential Twitter killer – “Threads,” an application intended to provide a space for real-time conversations through text-based messages.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300032-30-million-people-have-joined-meta’s-new-app-threads-including-tpn-media/

 

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Cigarette brand mockery leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A heated dispute escalated into a knife attack last night, involving two men in the Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan province, following a jest about a brand of cigarettes. The police arrived at the scene following the incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300034-cigarette-brand-mockery-leads-to-knife-attack-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Temple of temptations: Youths’ indecent escapades raise concerns in Buriram province

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Highlighting a growing issue for one temple in Buriram province, youths have been discovered engaging in indecent activities, including consuming alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and having sex on the premises. The issue raised concerns about the sanctity of religious sites and ignited a call for the police to take action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300035-temple-of-temptations-youths’-indecent-escapades-raise-concerns-in-buriram-province/

 

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School minibus crash: Vehicle flips in horror on Thai highway, multiple injuries

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A school minibus crashed today into the back of a pickup truck, resulting in the vehicle flipping over onto its side and injuring several male and female students. The school minibus crash occurred on Jarod Withi Thong Road, National Highway 12, between Tak-Sukhothai markers 102 and 101, in the Num Reum sub-district of Tak province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300036-school-minibus-crash-vehicle-flips-in-horror-on-thai-highway-multiple-injuries/

 

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Thai teacher’s social media post divides opinion: Humour or grossly inappropriate?

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The social media community is reeling following the discovery of a Thai schoolteacher who posted a photo of a kindergarten student with a teasing caption stating…

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300037-thai-teacher’s-social-media-post-divides-opinion-humour-or-grossly-inappropriate/

 

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TAT reveals 20 unique wellness itineraries to capture global attention

 

PHOTO: TAT

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted a Thailand Wellness Business Make Over seminar aimed at encouraging health and wellness providers to devise creative offerings that appeal to the Global Wellness Tourism Market. A key aspect of the event was a wellness itineraries contest that successfully drew participation from a range of providers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300039-tat-reveals-20-unique-wellness-itineraries-to-capture-global-attention/

 

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Golf dreams dashed: Thailand’s rising star disqualified from US Women’s Open after 5-hole fiasco

 

Picture courtesy of IPGA

 

Thailand‘s Natthakritta Vongtaveelap endured a brief appearance at the US Women’s Open after the precocious golf star was disqualified after completing just five holes. The disqualification yesterday came as a result of her caddie using a rangefinder, which violated the local golf rule implemented for the championship, prohibiting the use of distance-measuring devices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300040-golf-dreams-dashed-thailand’s-rising-star-disqualified-from-us-women’s-open-after-5-hole-fiasco/

 

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Leg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport

 

Photo via Facebook/ Weerachai Phutdhawong

 

A professor from Kasetsart University in Thailand provided a media update on the investigation into an escalator accident that resulted in a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300041-leg-lost-in-transit-thai-professor-reveals-investigation-into-escalator-accident-at-bangkok-airport/

 

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Miracle on wheels: Pregnant nurse escapes motorbike collision with car at Thai petrol station

 

Picture courtesy of Nation TV

 

A pregnant nurse riding a pillion on a motorbike narrowly survived with her life after a collision with a car at a petrol station in south central Thailand. Two people were injured as the motorbike reportedly counter-flowed and subsequently could not avoid the car turning into the station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300042-miracle-on-wheels-pregnant-nurse-escapes-motorbike-collision-with-car-at-thai-petrol-station/

 

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Double tragedy as father transports sons’ bodies after fatal crash in Chachoengsao

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Tragic scenes erupted as a 41 year old father transported the bodies of his two sons back to their native home. This heartrending event followed a fatal motorcycle accident involving his 15 year old son, ‘B,’ the rider, and his seven year old son seated in front of the motorcycle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300043-double-tragedy-as-father-transports-sons’-bodies-after-fatal-crash-in-chachoengsao/

 

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High hopes: Phuket Cannabis Association rolls towards streamlined weed trade on the island

 

Photo courtesy of PR Phuket

 

The Phuket Cannabis Association, in a recent display of solidarity and commitment towards refined weed business practices, expressed its intention to streamline the cannabis trade across the island. This pledge, it believes, will enhance overall consumer safety as well as the quality standards of cannabis goods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300044-high-hopes-phuket-cannabis-association-rolls-towards-streamlined-weed-trade-on-the-island/

 

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AMCHAM stresses next leadership should drive solid development

 

 

Thailand’s next leader should implement policies for solid development, to solve issues in the domestic economy, the bureaucratic system, and leverage cooperation with neighbouring countries, according to President of American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Mook Pibuldham, adding that the key to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is to maintain political stability.   

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300045-amcham-stresses-next-leadership-should-drive-solid-development/

 

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Pita seeks more time to clarify controversial policies in first PM selection sitting

 

 

Move Forward Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon is scheduled to have a meeting with House speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, today (Friday) to discuss the possibility of allowing sufficient time for the party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate to present his vision speech and to allow MPs and senators to question him about the party’s more controversial policies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300054-pita-seeks-more-time-to-clarify-controversial-policies-in-first-pm-selection-sitting/

 

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