THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 9 August 2023

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A British Muay Thai boxer was left with one leg 3cm shorter than the other after undergoing surgery following a horror motorbike accident last year.

 

Brit left with one leg shorter than other after botched surgery in Thailand

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302962-brit-left-with-one-leg-shorter-than-other-after-botched-surgery-in-thailand/

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Wissanu asks Thaksin not to return on weekends or public holidays

 

Thaksin Shinawatra

 

A contingency plan is in place for the possible return of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Whenever Thaksin does return to face legal action, the Thai government has already prepared plans to handle the situation, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302964-wissanu-asks-thaksin-not-to-return-on-weekends-or-public-holidays/

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Thaksin Only Anticipates Days, Not Months Or Years, In Jail Upon Return
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai de facto boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra speaks to Reuters during an interview in Singapore. File photo: Reuters and published by Yahoo!News

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra has been desperately anticipating a matter of days, not months or years, for himself being put behind bars upon returning home, according to a partisan source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302964-wissanu-asks-thaksin-not-to-return-on-weekends-or-public-holidays/?do=findComment&comment=18260686

 

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Cannabis clash to coalition: Bhumjaithai’s olive branch to Pheu Thai Party PM candidate
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin and พรรคภูมิใจไทย

 

The fickle nature of Thai politics once again reared its ugly head when the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party extended an olive branch to the Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate who levied against their cannabis legalisation policy during the General Election campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302966-cannabis-clash-to-coalition-bhumjaithai’s-olive-branch-to-pheu-thai-party-pm-candidate/

 

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Smooth skies ahead: THAI-Turkish partnership signals global travel upswing
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Airways.

 

A monumental leap forward for international air travel took flight yesterday when Thai Airways International (THAI) and Turkish Airlines secured a memorandum of understanding. The anticipated partnership will focus on the cut-throat competition prevalent on Asia-Europe routes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302967-smooth-skies-ahead-thai-turkish-partnership-signals-global-travel-upswing/

 

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16 year old Thai girl arrested for acting as pimp, offering underage teenage prostitutes
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจไซเบอร์ – บช.สอท.

 

Cyber Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a 16 year old girl who acted as a pimp, providing underage teenage prostitutes to customers in Kamphaeng Phet, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302968-16-year-old-thai-girl-arrested-for-acting-as-pimp-offering-underage-teenage-prostitutes/

 

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Phuket officials probe safety standards after speedboat’s reckless wave maneuvering
by Neill Fronde

 

No punishment was given after viral video of Phuket speedboats. (via Teerapong Hempitak).

 

Following a public outcry driven by online footage showcasing the reckless manoeuvring of a tour speedboat through large waves, the Phuket Marine Office has released a statement on the incident. The speedboat, distinctly labelled Natthicha 555, flagrantly disregarded a water safety notice by failing to equip its tourists with life jackets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302969-phuket-officials-probe-safety-standards-after-speedboat’s-reckless-wave-maneuvering/

 

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Fire Engulfs Korat Apartment Complex, Evacuation Efforts Accelerated

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At around 7:30 PM on August 8, Pol. Col. Prasit Pramkamol, Chief of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police, received a report of a fire at the Platinam House Project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302989-fire-engulfs-korat-apartment-complex-evacuation-efforts-accelerated/

 

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Violent Gang Strikes Homes, Leaves 3 Children Injured in Kalasin Province

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A disturbing incident unfolded in Kalasin Province as a group of around 20 teenagers armed with weapons like knives and baseball bats targeted homes, resulting in injuries to three children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302990-violent-gang-strikes-homes-leaves-3-children-injured-in-kalasin-province/

 

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Drunken Monk's Car Crash Stirs Controversy in Phayao

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

In a bizarre incident, Luang Lung, a monk from Wat Ban Huak in Phayao, crashed his sedan while allegedly intoxicated, causing a scene on the streets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302991-drunken-monks-car-crash-stirs-controversy-in-phayao/

 

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World Dragon Boat Championship Officially Kicks off in Rayong
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: ปรเมศวร์ งามพิเชษฐ์ โดย ทีมงานพี่เบียร์

Rayong — The 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championship Thailand 2023 finally began yesterday, August 8th, at the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and Canoeing Training Centre in Rayong and will last until August 13th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302994-world-dragon-boat-championship-officially-kicks-off-in-rayong/

 

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Sattahip Man Burns Himself While Allegedly Trying to Set Fire to a Neighbours House in Revenge of a Noise Complaint
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sattahip — A man accidentally burned himself while allegedly trying to set fire to his neighbours house in retaliation for the neighbor filing a noise complaint against him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302995-sattahip-man-burns-himself-while-allegedly-trying-to-set-fire-to-a-neighbours-house-in-revenge-of-a-noise-complaint/

 

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Sons’ abandonment sparks plea for help from disabled Thai father
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Matichon.

 

A disabled Thai man and his wife have turned to government organisations for assistance following the abandonment by their sons. The wife expressed her inability to continue caring for her husband due to the demands of everyone’s work commitments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302996-sons’-abandonment-sparks-plea-for-help-from-disabled-thai-father/

 

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Daniel Sancho: What happens next in Thailand murder and dismemberment case?

The Spaniard, accused of killing Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta, could serve a sentence in Spain under a 1987 agreement if he is not given the death penalty

by ÓSCAR LÓPEZ-FONSECA

Madrid

 

Daniel Sancho, wearing a cap and handcuffed, surrounded by Thai police officers after his arrest on the island of Koh Pha-ngan. REUTERS

Madrid - AUG 08, 2023 - Spanish chef Daniel Sancho, the son of actor Rodolfo Sancho, who has confessed to the murder and dismemberment of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta on the Thai island of Koh Pha-ngan, was remanded in custody Monday by order of the Koh Samui Provincial Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302997-daniel-sancho-what-happens-next-in-thailand-murder-and-dismemberment-case/

 

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Human trafficking: Kantharalak karaoke club raided following charges of child prostitution
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

At 10.10pm yesterday, an infamous karaoke club, located in the Nong Ya Lad district of Kantharalak, Sisaket was raided by Siriwit Chan Techasitkul, the head of Human Trafficking Case Management at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), joined by Surachai Tumwong, protector of Srisaket Province, Narin Bupta, station chief of Kantharalak police station, and social and human security development officials of Sisaket province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302998-human-trafficking-kantharalak-karaoke-club-raided-following-charges-of-child-prostitution/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 9 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302999-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-9-august-2023/

 

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Phuket oil spill threatens ecosystem, 4 sea turtles found dead already
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre's Region 3

 

An oil spill originating from an unverified source, suspected to be a ship, has contaminated the shores of Sirinat National Park and Koh Racha Yai. Authorities have already managed to clear up around three tonnes of oil.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303000-phuket-oil-spill-threatens-ecosystem-4-sea-turtles-found-dead-already/

 

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Hua Hin listed among top 10 retirement destinations in Asia, according to USNews.com
By Online Reporter

 
File photo

A recent article by usnews.com has spotlighted Hua Hin as one of the top 10 retirement destinations in Asia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303001-hua-hin-listed-among-top-10-retirement-destinations-in-asia-according-to-usnewscom/

 

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Thai tourism industry anticipates growth under potential Pheu Thai government
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of jcomp/Freepik

 

The Thai tourism industry is buzzing with optimism as the Pheu Thai party is potentially gearing up to form the anticipated government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303003-thai-tourism-industry-anticipates-growth-under-potential-pheu-thai-government/

 

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Child neglect: Third-grader left locked in classroom after falling ill
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of jcomp/freepik

 

A 30 year old named Padungsilp shared a distressing child neglect situation from yesterday involving his sick son who studies in third grade in a school located in Pakham District, Buriram Province. The boy fell ill at school and after consuming medication, dozed off on his classroom desk.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303008-child-neglect-third-grader-left-locked-in-classroom-after-falling-ill/

 

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Shocking moment British father and son are brutally beaten by bouncers as they are kicked out of a bar in Thailand's 'Sin City'

 

Holidaymaker Ian Thomas, 60, and his son Gregory, 37, got into the brawl
They had been asked to leave a bar in Pattaya, leading to the confrontation

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303011-shocking-moment-british-father-and-son-are-brutally-beaten-by-bouncers-as-they-are-kicked-out-of-a-bar-in-thailands-sin-city/

 

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Opinion: It is time for some youth protesters to show more maturity
by Arun Saronchai

 

Civil disobedience has been at the heart of many successful socio-political movements throughout history. At its core, this tactic seeks not only to challenge oppressive systems but to garner public sympathy and support.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303013-opinion-it-is-time-for-some-youth-protesters-to-show-more-maturity/

 

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Bangkok waterways: 9.32 billion baht expansion plan unveiled
by Mitch Connor Mitch

 

Photo courtesy of hotels.com.

 

In a proactive move to alleviate traffic congestion in Bangkok, Thailand’s Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is set to submit plans for the development of existing and potential canal routes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303015-bangkok-waterways-932-billion-baht-expansion-plan-unveiled/

 

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Are you qualified to get the new 4 year SMART Visa in Thailand?
by Cita Catellya

 

PHOTO: Freepik

 

If setting up a new home in Thailand’s tropical setting has crossed your mind, the SMART Visa might already be on your radar. Introduced by the Board of Investment, this visa has been on the scene since 2018, providing lots of benefits for many expats and their families.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303016-are-you-qualified-to-get-the-new-4-year-smart-visa-in-thailand/

 

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Thai rains trigger landslides and floods disrupting northern tourism
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Karl Grenet/Flickr

 

A slew of torrential Thai rains has instigated landslides and flash floods causing demolition to the roads in the northern regions of Nan and Mae Hong Son, as well as the western regions of Tak and Kanchanaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303017-thai-rains-trigger-landslides-and-floods-disrupting-northern-tourism/

 

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Cabinet approves increased medical coverage for serious head injuries 

 

 

Employees who suffer serious head injury in the course of their work, requiring surgery or not, will soon be entitled to medical coverage of 65,000 baht, up from 50,000 baht, from their employers under a ministerial regulation approved by the cabinet on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303019-cabinet-approves-increased-medical-coverage-for-serious-head-injuries /

 

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Pheu Thai to Add 5 More Parties in Its Coalition

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 9 (TNA) – The Pheu Thai party is preparing to announce its alliance with five more political parties to form a coalition government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303020-pheu-thai-to-add-5-more-parties-in-its-coalition/

 

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Rains pummel Thailand’s north, Phuket mops up oil spill : Tim Newton Today - August 9

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303023-rains-pummel-thailand’s-north-phuket-mops-up-oil-spill-tim-newton-today-august-9/

 

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Forest refuge: Thai locals lend hand to Vietnamese man’s escape from scam gang
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา

 

Kindhearted locals helped a Vietnamese man after he escaped from a scam call centre gang in Cambodia and hid in a forest in the Isaan province of Surin in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303026-forest-refuge-thai-locals-lend-hand-to-vietnamese-man’s-escape-from-scam-gang/

 

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Road collision: Two motorcyclists dead in suspected hit and run involving luxury car in Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A high-speed road collision on a Bangkok road in the early hours of this morning left two motorcyclists dead. The police are looking into the role of a luxury car seen speeding from the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303028-road-collision-two-motorcyclists-dead-in-suspected-hit-and-run-involving-luxury-car-in-bangkok/