THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 10 August 2023

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Corruption watchdog to appeal order to publish reports on Prawit’s wristwatch scandal

 

 

Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will file an appeal tomorrow (Friday) against the Supreme Administrative Court’s order for them to disclose to the public its findings in an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s luxurious wristwatches.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303185-corruption-watchdog-to-appeal-order-to-publish-reports-on-prawit’s-wristwatch-scandal/

 

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Cabinet Approves Opium and Magic Mushroom Trial for Medicine

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has given the green light to a draft royal decree that permits the cultivation of opium and magic mushrooms for medicinal use on a trial basis. The proposal, presented by the Justice Ministry, received unanimous support from key government bodies including the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry, Interior Ministry, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, and the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303186-cabinet-approves-opium-and-magic-mushroom-trial-for-medicine/

 

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Move Forward Gives No Answer on PM Vote for Pheu Thai

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 10 (TNA) – No conclusion has been reached during talks between the Pheu Thai party and the Move Forward party on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303187-move-forward-gives-no-answer-on-pm-vote-for-pheu-thai/

 

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Fire Damages Pattaya Condo

 

 

A fire erupted at a condominium in Pattaya Wednesday night, August 9th. Nobody was injured, according to authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303188-fire-damages-pattaya-condo/

 

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Tourists Complain About Unusually High Littering Fine Imposed by Alleged Pattaya Official

 

 

Tourists expressed skepticism about what they considered to be an excessive fine for littering by throwing tobacco butts on the ground, which was imposed by an alleged Pattaya official.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303189-tourists-complain-about-unusually-high-littering-fine-imposed-by-alleged-pattaya-official/

 

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Two more turtles rescued from Phuket beaches after oil spill

 

PHOTO: Facebook/เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

Whilst the full economic and environmental damage to Phuket and local Andaman coastlines is yet to be realised, the evidence of the catastrophe keeps rolling up along the shores of the island.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303191-two-more-turtles-rescued-from-phuket-beaches-after-oil-spill/

 

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Thai Airways welcomes 2 new A350 models for modern travel

 

Photos in collage are sourced from Khaosod

 

Thai International Airways (THAI) boosted its fleet with two newly blessed Airbus A350-900 aircraft designed for the modern traveller. The up-to-date design boasts private video touch screens on every seat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303192-thai-airways-welcomes-2-new-a350-models-for-modern-travel/

 

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Thief’s fiery hand sanitiser ploy nets 1.7 million baht loot from Bangkok gold shop

 

Picture courtesy of ตนข่าว แปลงยาว คนข่าวจิตอาสา Facebook

 

In a daring solo heist, a robber invaded a gold shop in the Saimai area of Bangkok. Threatening to torch the shop by sprinkling hand sanitiser all around, the brazen thief caused shop staff to scatter, enabling him to pilfer gold worth 1.7 million baht, amounting to 48 baht of gold. The incident happened at 6.50pm yesterday. Bangkok police are prioritising this chase.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303193-thief’s-fiery-hand-sanitiser-ploy-nets-17-million-baht-loot-from-bangkok-gold-shop/

 

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Police bust sex trafficking ring using minors in local karaoke shop

 

Picture courtesy of Nation TV

 

A karaoke shop in Nong Chai Si was raided by the Buriam Police today, following an investigation run by Jiraphop Phuridech on sex trafficking. The joint investigation with Buriam Provincial Police, Wivut Chaiaanghar, and Phumin Pumphantmuang, Deputy Provincial Police, led to the shocking discovery of a minor being exploited for sex trafficking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303199-police-bust-sex-trafficking-ring-using-minors-in-local-karaoke-shop/

 

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Thai school changes Mother’s Day activity to support students living without mothers

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Anuban Sri That school has chosen to abstain from organising traditional Mother’s Day activities this year. Instead, students have been encouraged to create cards to express their love and respect. The decision comes following the school’s exploration into the home lives of its enrollees, revealing that less than 30% of its students live with their mothers. The revised details of the event, posted on the school’s Facebook page, garnered significant applause and shares from netizens.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303202-thai-school-changes-mother’s-day-activity-to-support-students-living-without-mothers/

 

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Pedo teacher sexually assaults students under 15 years old, marries one pupil

 

Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD 36

 

The debauched actions of a pedophile school teacher have been exposed after the parents of one of his victims shed light on the alleged sex offender in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum. The pedo teacher reportedly sexually assaulted more than 10 students under 15 years old while trying to cover his dirty deeds with cash. He even committed bigamy by marrying one of the students he had a relationship with.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303205-pedo-teacher-sexually-assaults-students-under-15-years-old-marries-one-pupil/

 

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Historic haul: Police nab notorious gas-cylinder thief in Nonthaburi

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The historic region of Nonthaburi was the setting for a successful police operation, leading to the capture of a notorious gas-cylinder thief. The individual had been causing distress across the region with his exploits.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303206-historic-haul-police-nab-notorious-gas-cylinder-thief-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Newborn baby found dead in Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A shocking discovery was made earlier today when a newborn baby was found dead floating in the Chao Phraya River near a pier. Local police are now searching for the individual who left the child.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303208-newborn-baby-found-dead-in-chao-phraya-river-bangkok/

 

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Quiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

In the heart of a quiet Bangkok residential area, a hushed invasion unfolded as a burglar stealthily moved through a household, stealing valuables with chilling precision while the homeowner, his partner and their one year old daughter slept soundly nearby.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303209-quiet-burglary-in-bustling-bangkok-thief-snatches-valuables-as-family-sleeps/

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Thai woman seeks online help after Satanic relationship turns violent

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

A distressing tale of abuse and threat came to light when a young Thai woman turned to the online community for assistance through a Facebook livestream. In her broadcast, she recounted the harrowing experience of being physically assaulted by her Satanist boyfriend following a visit to a fortune teller. The situation escalated to a point where the man even threatened her life, even if they were to end the relationship under the watchful eyes of the police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303210-thai-woman-seeks-online-help-after-satanic-relationship-turns-violent/

 

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Thai institute’s medical faculty initiative tackles healthcare challenge

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

To address a national healthcare predicament, the Praboromarajchanok Institute (PI), a constituent of the Thailand Ministry of Public Health, laid out a blueprint to inaugurate its faculty of medicine. This move is expected to significantly contribute to the current deficit of medical professionals around the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303211-thai-institute’s-medical-faculty-initiative-tackles-healthcare-challenge/

 

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Thailand’s health services strain as dental appointments delay

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

The lack of medical personnel in every department, coupled with the measly number of dentists has pushed health services to the brink in Thailand with patients finding themselves on the verge of collapse as dental appointments are pushed two years ahead.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303212-thailand’s-health-services-strain-as-dental-appointments-delay/

 

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Thai nationals warned to exercise caution in South Korea amidst surge in knife attacks

 

Picture courtesy of Markus Winkler, Unsplash

 

Thai nationals are being warned to remain vigilant in South Korea after a gruesome string of copycat knife attacks, marking an ominous rise in violence. This fear-inducing outbreak of violence saw its most recent attacks claim two lives and severely injure many others.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303213-thai-nationals-warned-to-exercise-caution-in-south-korea-amidst-surge-in-knife-attacks/

 

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Thailand on alert: PM’s rain mandate amid flood concerns

 

Photo via Bangkok Post

 

As Thailand braces for a spate of heavy rain and potential flash floods between August 10 to 15, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha initiated a stern mandate to the authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303214-thailand-on-alert-pm’s-rain-mandate-amid-flood-concerns/

 

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RTN officer shoots woman, sexually harasses another at a grocery store

 

Photo via Facebook/ ประจักรกฤษ สายทิพย์

 

Police arrested a former Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officer who shot one woman and sexually harassed another woman at a local grocery in the northern province of Chiang Rai. The suspect shocked the community after saying he could kill anybody because he was a former RTN officer.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303215-rtn-officer-shoots-woman-sexually-harasses-another-at-a-grocery-store/

 

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Palang Pracharath MPs to vote for Pheu Thai’s PM nominee

 

 

Forty Palang Pracharath MPs are likely to vote in support of Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate, one of them, Pai Leeke, claimed on today (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303216-palang-pracharath-mps-to-vote-for-pheu-thai’s-pm-nominee/

 

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Does Pheu Thai want to have its cake and eat it too?

 

Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads a march by the party’s top executives to the Move Forward party HQ on Wednesday.

 

It could be seen as one of Pheu Thai’s most humiliating moments, a political party that prides itself on its pro-democracy stance. Its top brass, including one of its prime ministerial candidates, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, literally walked to the headquarters of the Move Forward party on Wednesday to beg for support for its ongoing attempts to form a coalition government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303217-does-pheu-thai-want-to-have-its-cake-and-eat-it-too/

 

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Move Forward’s Rayong by-election candidate to be revealed on Sunday

 

File photo : Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat will travel to Rayong province this Sunday, where he will introduce his party’s candidate for the by election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303218-move-forward’s-rayong-by-election-candidate-to-be-revealed-on-sunday/

 

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Thailand is China’s top source of coconut meat and shells

 

 

Thailand is the top exporter of coconut meat and shells to China, under the ASEAN-China free trade agreement (ACFTA), accounting for 80.02% of market share, with export value for the second quarter of this year estimated at US$187.91 million, an increase of 26.96% compared to the same period last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303219-thailand-is-china’s-top-source-of-coconut-meat-and-shells/

 

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Pattaya Business Community Expresses Concerns Over Alcohol Consumption at Jomtien Beach

 

 

The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA) has expressed concern over the uncontrolled alcohol consumption at Jomtien Beach, which has led to several issues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303220-pattaya-business-community-expresses-concerns-over-alcohol-consumption-at-jomtien-beach/

 

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Scottish man becomes latest victim of Thailand’s perilous roads

 

Picture courtesy of Asia Pacific Press

 

A sombre chapter was added to the tragic toll of Thailand’s perilous roads today, as a 48 year old Scottish man became yet another victim. The unfortunate incident unfolded when Robert Griffin, a shipping officer from Fife, lost control of his white Honda Click motorbike, resulting in a head-on collision with another motorcyclist in Krabi, a province in southern Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303221-scottish-man-becomes-latest-victim-of-thailand’s-perilous-roads/

 

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Food Delivery Rider Dies in Chonburi Collision with Truck

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A Lineman food delivery rider fatally rear-ended an 18-wheeler on Motorway Route 7 inbound to Chonburi. Speed was believed to be the cause of the accident, according to police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303224-food-delivery-rider-dies-in-chonburi-collision-with-truck/

 

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