THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 11 July 2023

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3-4 days needed to clear Luang Phaeng Road of collapsed overpass

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said Tuesday that it will take 3-4 days to clear the Luang Phaeng Road in Lat Krabang of the collapsed segment of an overpass, because each piece of the structure weighs between 30 and 40 tonnes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300277-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang-injuring-many/?do=findComment&comment=18197236

 

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Overpass Collapse Kills 2 in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tragedy struck on Monday evening (10 July) in Lat Krabang district when a segment of an overpass under construction collapsed, claiming the lives of at least two people and leaving 13 others injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300277-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang-injuring-many/?do=findComment&comment=18197245

 

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Police to Find Cause of Overpass Collapse

 

 

BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) — Bangkok police chief ordered the investigators to find the cause that led to the collapse of the under construction Lat Krabang overpass bridge in Bangkok on Monday evening.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300277-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang-injuring-many/?do=findComment&comment=18197255

 

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Drunk man arrested for firing gunshots in Phuket

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

A drunk man who terrified residents by firing gunshots at night in Thalang, north Phuket, has been arrested. The Phuket Express reports that the man, named only as Mr Muan, was arrested in the sub-district of Sri Soontorn on Sunday night, July 9.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300349-drunk-man-arrested-for-firing-gunshots-in-phuket/

 

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Illegal scallop fishing operation smashed in Trat, culprits face legal proceedings

 

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The Department of Marine Resources arrested several illegal fishing culprits, seizing 3 kilogrammes of scallops in Ban Pred Nai, Trat Province. The suspects’ boat and fishing tools were subsequently handed over to investigation officers for prosecution according to the law. This occurred today and was actioned by the Marine and Coastal Resources Office 1, in cooperation with the Marine National Interests Conservation Command Centre in Trat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300350-illegal-scallop-fishing-operation-smashed-in-trat-culprits-face-legal-proceedings/

 

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Songkran murder fugitive captured after 18-year hunt

 

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In the province of Songkhla, police finally ended a decades-long hunt for a suspect in a Songkran murder case. Police yesterday apprehended a 38 year old native of Klong Hoy Khong, Songkhla, who has been on the run for 18 years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300353-songkran-murder-fugitive-captured-after-18-year-hunt/

 

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Ancient ‘Mother Takhian’ tree brings fortune and hope to struggling Thais

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

At the serene beach of Lamplaimat reservoir in Sueng Sang, Nakhon Ratchasima, stands a revered ancient tree known as the “Mother Takhian.” Embraced by locals as a deity believed to bring good fortune, this majestic tree has become a symbol of hope for the business-minded and those yearning for better prospects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300354-ancient-‘mother-takhian’-tree-brings-fortune-and-hope-to-struggling-thais/

 

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Thai welder’s good fortune presage triggers trend of attracting harmless bees

 

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In an intriguing incident in Phayao province, a welder managed to attract a swarm of bees without being stung. It is a folk belief that such an event can presage fortune and good luck for the individual involved. The incident sparked a trend among locals, eager to tempt their fate, as they marvel at these harmless bee swarms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300355-thai-welder’s-good-fortune-presage-triggers-trend-of-attracting-harmless-bees/

 

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Family affair: Police intervene in tangled web of love as man’s secret affair with wife’s niece unravels

 

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Police officers were asked to intervene in a bizarre family conflict involving a 53 year old man caught having an affair with his wife’s 38 year old nonbiological niece.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300356-family-affair-police-intervene-in-tangled-web-of-love-as-man’s-secret-affair-with-wife’s-niece-unravels/

 

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Cannabis dispute turns fatal in Udon Thani as man kills companion with hoe

 

 

A fight over cannabis led to a tragic outcome in Udon Thani province when a 45 year old man struck his 58 year old companion with a hoe, resulting in the latter’s death. The incident occurred early morning in a bamboo shack, on state railway property, situated close to the Nong Khon Kwang Municipality‘s fence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300358-cannabis-dispute-turns-fatal-in-udon-thani-as-man-kills-companion-with-hoe/

 

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Tragic tail: Family finds elderly woman’s dead body and 30 starving dogs in northern Thailand

 

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Family members yesterday discovered the dead body of a 70-year-old woman in a house in the northern province of Lampang, northern Thailand. The woman had passed away at least three days prior to her discovery, leaving behind 30 starving dogs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300359-tragic-tail-family-finds-elderly-woman’s-dead-body-and-30-starving-dogs-in-northern-thailand/

 

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Bangkok couple’s miraculous escape from tragic road bridge collapse

 

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A miraculous escape from death was recounted by a husband and wife following a tragic road bridge collapse. They narrowly evaded the mishap, having their vehicle hit just moments after they heard a loud noise. However, their car broke down, forcing them to flee as debris rained down onto the vehicle’s roof.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300360-bangkok-couple’s-miraculous-escape-from-tragic-road-bridge-collapse/

 

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“Discover the New You” campaign launched

 

 

BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed support over Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s campaign: “Discover the New You!” which is aimed to promote health and wellness tourism in a creative manner, according to Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300369-“discover-the-new-you”-campaign-launched/

 

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Airport arrest: Singaporean thief caught red-handed, fleecing German tourist in Bangkok

 

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Immigration Bureau officers acted swiftly to arrest a Singaporean man at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok after he stole belongings and 100,000 baht in cash from a German man. It took officers less than an hour to apprehend the thief who tried to flee the country with his stolen haul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300371-airport-arrest-singaporean-thief-caught-red-handed-fleecing-german-tourist-in-bangkok/

 

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Serpentine cloud formation at Thai Naga consecration sparks lottery hype

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A moment of magic occurred during a consecration ceremony for a statue of the deity Phaya Naga, when an unexpected cloud formation resembling the serpentine deity emerged in the sky, lingering for over an hour. Enthusiastic attendees took this as a divine symbol, while number-savvy participants keen on lottery prospects were quick to pinpoint potential lucky numbers visible in the cloud formation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300372-serpentine-cloud-formation-at-thai-naga-consecration-sparks-lottery-hype/

 

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German Woman Surrenders to Thai Police in Pattaya for Alleged Involvement in Murder of Hans Peter Mack

 

 

A German woman who Thai police issued an arrest warrant for under suspicion of being involved in the murder of German businessman Hans Peter Mack, 62, in Pattaya, Thailand has surrendered to Thai police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300288-body-of-missing-german-businessman-hans-peter-mack-found-dismembered-in-freezer-in-pattaya-rental-home/?do=findComment&comment=18197729

 

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Thai Sang Thai Party leader quits

 

 

Thai Sang Thai Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan announced on Tuesday that she has tendered her resignation as a party-list MP.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300374-thai-sang-thai-party-leader-quits/

 

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Airlines suggest measures to revitalise tourism and aviation

 

 

The Airline Association of Thailand presented three strategies, to revive the tourism industry, Thailand’s economy and to support the aviation sector, during a meeting today (Tuesday) with Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300376-airlines-suggest-measures-to-revitalise-tourism-and-aviation/

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Prayut quits politics

 

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Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Tuesday that he will leave politics and resign as a member of United Thai Nation Party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300380-prayut-quits-politics/

 

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