THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 29 July 2023

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Police will focus on ten traffic safety laws over the upcoming holiday. (via KhaoSod)

 

Royal Thai Police under the leadership of Roy Inkpairoj, Deputy Commander of the Police Force, rolled out a campaign to enforce ten key traffic safety rules during the long public holiday period from July 28 to August 2. The measures taken to protect citizens during their holiday travels aim to prevent and reduce road accidents.

 

Traffic safety: Ten main traffic laws enforced over long public holiday

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301977-traffic-safety-ten-main-traffic-laws-enforced-over-long-public-holiday/

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Democrats In Talks With Thaksin But Not Part Of Coalition Yet
by TNR Staff

 

Democrat MP  Det-It Khawthong, left, and de facto Pheu Thai boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: Matichon

 

AS PHEU Thai Party continues to forge a coalition government,  Democrat Party Secretary-General Chalermchai Sri-on was asked to fly to Hong Kong to hold talks with the party’s de facto leader Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301998-democrats-in-talks-with-thaksin-but-not-part-of-coalition-yet/

 

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Ferry to Koh Samui Malfunctions and Strands Frightened Passengers for Hours
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui – Passengers on a ferry from Donsak to Samui Island suffered a major scare after the boat engine malfunctioned for more than two hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301999-ferry-to-koh-samui-malfunctions-and-strands-frightened-passengers-for-hours/

 

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Female teachers required to serve alcohol, dance at religious event
by Samantha Rose

 

Female teachers are outraged after being required to dance and serve alcohol at a school religious event. (via edgarsnyder.com). Photo courtesy of edgarsnyder.com

 

An ongoing Thai school controversy has unfolded, involving a large school planning to host a religious “Pa Pha” ceremony, which attracted criticism due to directives issued that required female teachers to perform traditional dance and serve alcohol to guests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302000-female-teachers-required-to-serve-alcohol-dance-at-religious-event/

 

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Ayutthaya woman falls victim to online sex video leak
by Nattapong Westwood  

 

A woman complained her sex video was leaked on Twitter (via KhaoSod)
Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

In a disgraceful incident, a young man has been accused of blackmailing a woman, identified as A, by releasing a sex video of them having intercourse online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302001-ayutthaya-woman-falls-victim-to-online-sex-video-leak/

 

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Somsak, Suriya Lobbying Senators To Back Srettha For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Phue Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin. Photos: Matichon Weekly

 

SAM MIT GROUP LEADERS Somsak Thepsuthin and Suriya Juangroongruangkit have been quietly lobbying senators in support of Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin, partisan sources said yesterday (July 28).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302002-somsak-suriya-lobbying-senators-to-back-srettha-for-pm/

 

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Two Female Pickpockets Arrested - Nearly 100,000 Baht Lost by Foreign Tourists

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 28th, Lt. Col. Terntorn Onnim, Deputy Superintendent of Phaya Thai Police, revealed the apprehension of two suspects involved in pickpocketing foreign tourists, resulting in losses of over 90,000 Baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302004-two-female-pickpockets-arrested-nearly-100000-baht-lost-by-foreign-tourists/

 

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Fatal Collision After Family Gathering in Chonburi

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Chonburi's Phanat Nikhom police were notified of a tragic accident on the Thung Hiang-Nong Samet road, headed towards the Phanat Nikhom district in the Chonburi province. Upon arrival, officials discovered an overturned white Toyota Fortuner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302005-fatal-collision-after-family-gathering-in-chonburi/

 

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Anutin Pilots Plane to Deliver Heart Transplant Team

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Thai Pride Party, shared a heartwarming moment on his personal Facebook page at 6:00 PM on July 28.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302006-anutin-pilots-plane-to-deliver-heart-transplant-team/

 

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Three more Thai provinces join ASEAN Smart Cities Network expanding digital reach
by Mitch Connor

 

DES Chief, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Thai PBS World

 

Further broadening its digital reach, Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) recently declared that three additional Thai provinces

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302009-three-more-thai-provinces-join-asean-smart-cities-network-expanding-digital-reach/

 

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Bank of Thailand forecasts final interest rate hike amid inflation uncertainty
by Alex Morgan

 

Dr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Photo courtesy of Bank of Thailand

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) aims to cap its series of interest rate increases with a final 25-basis-point hike slated for August 2, due to an ongoing high and uncertain inflation outlook. This insight has been gathered from a poll conducted recently.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302010-bank-of-thailand-forecasts-final-interest-rate-hike-amid-inflation-uncertainty/

 

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Thai CEOs’ Top Concerns: Government Formation Delay and Global Demand Slowdown
By Erich Parpart
 

 

CEOs’ top concerns are the delay in government formation and the slowdown in global demand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302011-thai-ceos’-top-concerns-government-formation-delay-and-global-demand-slowdown/

 

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Heavy rain forecast for most of Thailand from July 29th to August 1st

 

 

People living in northern, north-eastern, central and southern Thailand can expect heavy to very heavy rain and accumulations, which may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along waterways and lowland from July 29th to August 1st, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302023-heavy-rain-forecast-for-most-of-thailand-from-july-29th-to-august-1st/

 

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Phuket island relocation tackles rampant macaque issue in Phetchaburi communities
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Chloe Coxshall, newscientist.com

 

In what’s being hailed as a successful initiative, multiple crab-eating macaques have been relocated from communities within Phetchaburi to an island in Phuket, under a pilot project. The venture has cleared the road for the relocation of more from the rapidly increasing macaque population in the province, as well as the neighbouring Prachuap Khiri Khan, according to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302024-phuket-island-relocation-tackles-rampant-macaque-issue-in-phetchaburi-communities/

 

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RC plane accident severely injures Nonthaburi woman’s finger
by Samantha Rose 

 

An RC accident left a Nonthaburi woman with injured fingers and considers a lawsuit. (via Sanook)
Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

In an unusual accident involving a remote-controlled plane, a 48 year old woman suffered severe finger injuries and claims the responsible party, allegedly linked to a police officer, took little accountability. The incident occurred at a field near Bang Bua Thong School in Nonthaburi, a popular spot where people play with RC planes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302025-rc-plane-accident-severely-injures-nonthaburi-woman’s-finger/

 

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Road accident claims life of motorbike group member in Samut Songkhram
by Nattapong Westwood

 

A member of a motorbike group on holiday died in a road accident in Samut Songkhram. (via KhaoSod)
Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A fatal road accident occurred in the central province of Samut Songkhram today, claiming the life of 38 year old Suriya, a member of a large motorcycle group on a southern holiday trip. The incident came about as a pickup truck, with 33 years old Nonthaphon behind the wheel, attempted to turn into a petrol station, inadvertently crashing into the biker.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302026-road-accident-claims-life-of-motorbike-group-member-in-samut-songkhram/

 

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Unprecedented six-day holiday leads to tourist boom in Pattaya
by Mitch Connor 

 

Image by lemaret pierrick's Images

 

Yesterday marked the kick-off of an unprecedented six-day holiday. Pattaya‘s beaches and tourist hotspots were abuzz as visitors flocked, particularly to Koh Larn, a stunning island located roughly 7 kilometres from the coast. According to local accommodation providers, the entirety of the island’s estimated 3,000 rooms were booked out.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302028-unprecedented-six-day-holiday-leads-to-tourist-boom-in-pattaya/

 

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Thai banks see modest rise in mortgage loans
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

 

In the first six months of this year, a modest increase in mortgage loans was recorded by banks as purchasing power of homebuyers took a hit due to ascending interest rates.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302029-thai-banks-see-modest-rise-in-mortgage-loans/

 

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15-Meter Fall: High-Speed Crash on Sirat Expressway Leaves Driver Injured

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At approximately 03:30 am on July 29th, '66, the Highway Patrol Police Division 2 received a report of a sedan crash on the Sirat Expressway, resulting in a 15-meter fall from the elevated road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302039-15-meter-fall-high-speed-crash-on-sirat-expressway-leaves-driver-injured/

 

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BREAKING

 

 

Ten Dead, 118 Injured, 200 Families Suffer After Fireworks Warehouse in Narathiwat Exploded
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Narathiwat – At least ten people have died, 118 people have been injured, and more than 200 families have suffered, many with their homes destroyed, after a fireworks warehouse exploded in the Su-Ngai Kolok district on late Saturday afternoon (July 29th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302063-ten-dead-118-injured-200-families-suffer-after-fireworks-warehouse-in-narathiwat-exploded/

 

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