THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 August 2023

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Phang Nga – A British tourist called for help after a boat captain fell unconscious while they were in the sea together in Phang Nga.

 

British Tourist Calls for Help after Boat Captain Falls Unconscious in Phang Nga Sea

https://aseannow.com/topic/1303465-british-tourist-calls-for-help-after-boat-captain-falls-unconscious-in-phang-nga-sea/

 

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Russian Woman Falls to Death at Pattaya Condo, Russian Man Detained as Person of Interest
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-A Russian woman fell to her death this morning, August 13th, 2023, from the seventh floor of a Pattaya condo, and a Russian man who she stayed with has been detained as a person of interest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303467-russian-woman-falls-to-death-at-pattaya-condo-russian-man-detained-as-person-of-interest/

 

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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Prepares to Open New Satellite Terminal in September

By Adam Judd

 

 

Caretaker Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has conducted a thorough inspection of the new Satellite Airport Terminal 1 (SAT-1) at Suvarnabhumi Airport, ahead of its anticipated soft launch next month. He was accompanied by prominent caretaker cabinet members, including Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303468-bangkok’s-suvarnabhumi-airport-prepares-to-open-new-satellite-terminal-in-september/

 

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Move Forward told to field Prawit in race Against Srettha

 

 

FORMER election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said in a Facebook post that Move Forward Party should consider naming Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan as prime minister with this leading to him competing against Pheu Thai’s candidate Srettha Thavisin for the helm of the government, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303469-move-forward-told-to-field-prawit-in-race-against-srettha-for-premiership/

 

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How much does a retirement home cost in Thailand?
by Thaiger 

 

PHOTO: By Lifestylememory via Freepik

 

Ageing is an inevitable part of our life cycle. And as you reach your golden years, planning for retirement becomes increasingly important. If you have set your sights on spending your retirement in Thailand, understanding the cost of a retirement home should be a priority. The beauty of Thailand extends beyond gorgeous landscapes and rich culture; it also offers a range of high-quality elderly care options.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303470-how-much-does-a-retirement-home-cost-in-thailand/

 

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Charter Court gives Move Forward more time to submit its defence
 

File photo : Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat

The Constitutional Court has agreed to give Move Forward and its leader Pita Limjaroenrat another 30 days to submit documents in defence of an allegation

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303473-charter-court-gives-move-forward-more-time-to-submit-its-defence/

 

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How Thailand’s long wait compares with the world record for forming a new govt
 

 

Could Thailand break world record time for forming new govt?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303474-how-thailand’s-long-wait-compares-with-the-world-record-for-forming-a-new-govt/

 

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Economic danger signals emerging as politicians wrangle over who will form the next government
by Joseph O' Connor

 

The President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) Thanavath Phonvichai has revealed that consumer confidence in Thailand has fallen for the first time in 14 months as non-performing loans surged in the second quarter to reach ฿1 trillion as China’s economy stalls with US President Joe Biden describing it as a ‘ticking time bomb’ for the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303475-economic-danger-signals-emerging-as-politicians-wrangle-over-who-will-form-the-next-government/

 

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Little ironweed lozenges – a quick fix for nicotine cravings
 

 

Cigarette smoking is super addictive and very bad for the health. Stopping, as any smoker will tell you, is challenging.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303476-little-ironweed-lozenges-–-a-quick-fix-for-nicotine-cravings/

 

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A Pheu Thai-led government could revive talks with Cambodia on gas exploration
 

Photo : Treaties and Legal Affairs Department, Thai Foreign Ministry

A good relationship with the Cambodian government would be a prerequisite for the resumption of negotiations on overlapping claims to natural gas resources in the Gulf of Thailand, experts said, but warned of a return to a cold conflict if there were mutual reservations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303477-a-pheu-thai-led-government-could-revive-talks-with-cambodia-on-gas-exploration/

 

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7 People Injured, One Dead in Early Morning Pattaya Traffic Accident
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Seven people were injured and one person died at the scene after a collision between a speeding motorcyclist and a pick-up truck style vehicle carrying many people in the rear of the truck this morning, August 12th, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303478-7-people-injured-one-dead-in-early-morning-pattaya-traffic-accident/

 

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Pattaya police intensifies crackdown on illegal firearm possession
by Top 

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

The sun had just started setting over the Pattaya skyline on August 12, as a team of vigilant officers from the Banglamung Police, led by Pol. Col. Nawin Sinthurat, intensified their efforts to crack down on illegal firearms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303479-pattaya-police-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-firearm-possession/

 

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Pheu Thai clarifies number of House votes they have in hand
 

File photo : Deputy Pheu Thai leader Phumtham Wechayachai

The latest number of MPs agreeing to vote for Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate is 278, not 315 as widely reported, according to Deputy Pheu Thai leader Phumtham Wechayacha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303480-pheu-thai-clarifies-number-of-house-votes-they-have-in-hand/

 

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Police arrest savage suspect after 17 years on the run
by Neill Fronde

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A man known for his ferocity, who had been on the police’s most-wanted list, was arrested yesterday after 17 years on the run from a homicide case in Satun province. The suspect, previously involved in a nasty public brawl, was detained at his residence in the province’s Lang Suan district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303481-police-arrest-savage-suspect-after-17-years-on-the-run/

 

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Hospital theft: loot stolen by men posing as relatives recovered from sewer
Photo of Neill Fronde

 

Picture courtesy of Morkeng

 

Two individuals, notorious for their thefts within hospitals, were arrested in a rented room in Trang province after trying to flush the evidence. The suspects are accused of a series of thefts carried out in various hospitals, impersonating patients’ relatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303482-hospital-theft-loot-stolen-by-men-posing-as-relatives-recovered-from-sewer/

 

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Policeman arrested for firing gun in hospital over boyfriend troubles
Photo of Neill Fronde

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A lover’s spat at a Bangkok hospital ended with a policeman being arrested outside of the hospital where he had fired a gun during an argument with his boyfriend. The incident took place at 6.30am today. A 22 year old policeman, was taken into custody near a hospital with a semi-automatic gun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303483-policeman-arrested-for-firing-gun-in-hospital-over-boyfriend-troubles/

 

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Suspect Arrested in Thalang with 118 Meth Pills
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A suspect was arrested in Thalang with 118 methamphetamine pills and 8.93 grams of crystal methamphetamine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303484-suspect-arrested-in-thalang-with-118-meth-pills/

 

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Missing boy’s body found in Kraw River after motorbike collision
by Neill Fronde

 

A motorcycle accident flung a 14 year old boy into the river; rescuers found his missing body. (via KhaoSod)

 

A tragic end has come to the story of a 14 year old boy who has been missing since a motorcycle accident on a bridge flung him into the river below.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303485-missing-boy’s-body-found-in-kraw-river-after-motorbike-collision/

 

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Search continues in Phetchaburi for two missing tourists after boat capsizes

 

 

Rescue teams are continuing their search today (Sunday) for two tourists, who remain missing after a tour boat encountered a waterspout and capsized in an estuary in Bang Tabun Bay in Phetchaburi last evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303486-search-continues-in-phetchaburi-for-two-missing-tourists-after-boat-capsizes/

 

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Most disagree with Democrats joining Pheu Thai-led coalition: Nida Poll
 

Former Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

Most respondents to a recent NIDA Poll disagree with the Democrat party joining the coalition led by the Pheu Thai party and most of them want Abhisit Vejjajiva to be re-elected as party leader.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303487-most-disagree-with-democrats-joining-pheu-thai-led-coalition-nida-poll/

 

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Wild elephant captured after 22 days of disruption
by Neill Fronde

 

"Cuff him, boys!" After 22 days on the run, a wild elephant was finally captured under court orders to relocate him. (via Bangkok Post)

 

Perhaps only in Thailand can an elephant be avoiding a court order for disturbing the peace. After 22 days on the lam, a wild elephant has been successfully captured in the Nop Phi Tham district of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303488-wild-elephant-captured-after-22-days-of-disruption/

 

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Nightclub shooting: Man accidentally fires gun into his own leg
by Neill Fronde

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Most nightclub shootings involve some sort of fight or commotion with a melee of people, but not always. A sudden gunshot incident in a popular nightclub in Hat Yai left a man nursing a self-inflicted leg injury, causing considerable alarm among the hundreds of patrons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303489-nightclub-shooting-man-accidentally-fires-gun-into-his-own-leg/

 

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Bhumjaithai Wants Srettha Replaced With Paetongtarn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai’s contestants for prime minister Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE BHUMJAITHAI under de facto party boss Newin Chidchob has pressed the Pheu Thai as core of a current coalition to replace Srettha Thavisin with Paetongtarn Shinawatra as partisan candidate for prime minister, a partisan source said yesterday (Aug.13).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303490-bhumjaithai-wants-srettha-replaced-with-paetongtarn/

 

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Neighbors' Complaints Lead to Discovery of Nearly 20 Trapped Cats in a House

 

 

Persistent complaints from Village residents about foul odors ultimately revealed a distressing situation: nearly 20 cats trapped inside a residence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303494-neighbors-complaints-lead-to-discovery-of-nearly-20-trapped-cats-in-a-house/

 

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Infant Kidnapper Caught, Police Expand Investigation in "Little Toh" Case

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Nakhon Pathom, Thailand – Chaos ensued as an infant was stolen from a delivery room at Bang Len Hospital. In a recent development, the authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect who claimed he desired a child.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303495-infant-kidnapper-caught-police-expand-investigation-in-little-toh-case/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 14 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303505-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-14-august-2023/

 

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Pink Line monorail set for trials, free rides for two months
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of kirloskarthailand.com

 

A significant advancement in Thailand’s transportation network is poised to launch its trial operations tomorrow, adding to the city’s mass transit system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303504-pink-line-monorail-set-for-trials-free-rides-for-two-months/

 

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Pattaya sets 1.9 billion baht budget aiming to revitalise tourism and local economy
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Yienyuet Hoang, Flickr

 

Emphasising tourism and local economy stimulation, the city of Pattaya has delineated its budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. Paramet Ngampichet, the Mayor of Pattaya City, announced the conclusion with the budget set to be effective from October 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303507-pattaya-sets-19-billion-baht-budget-aiming-to-revitalise-tourism-and-local-economy/

 

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Waterspout disaster: One dead, one missing as Thai tour boat sinks in Bang Ta Boon Bay
by Mitch Connor

 

Bang Ta Boon Bay, via Facebook (Amazing Thailand)

 

In a tragic waterspout disaster off Ban Laem district, one holidaymaker perished, while another remains unaccounted for following the fateful sinking of a tour boat in the midst of Bang Ta Boon Bay. The calamity took place on a recent Saturday afternoon when a waterspout, an atmospheric oddity resembling a miniature tornado, assailed their vessel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303486-search-continues-in-phetchaburi-for-two-missing-tourists-after-boat-capsizes/?do=findComment&comment=18273299

 

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Child abuse allegations surround Samut Prakan father as violent videos surface online
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Yesterday, at 4pm, officers of Bang Kaew police station in Samut Prakan province, came to aid a 14 year old boy and his sister aged 10 in their residence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303511-child-abuse-allegations-surround-samut-prakan-father-as-violent-videos-surface-online/