THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 16 August 2023

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Charter Court refuses to consider rejection of Pita’s renomination as PM

 

 

The Constitutional Court has unanimously refused to consider the Ombudsman’s petition seeking a ruling on the constitutionality of parliament’s decision to reject the renomination of Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303771-charter-court-refuses-to-consider-rejection-of-pita’s-renomination-as-pm/

 

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Farewell Petch Osathanugrah – (Not) just an ordinary man

 

 

The public has been posting condolences left, right and centre after learning that avid art collector and former pop singer/composer turned Bangkok University Rector, Petch Osathanugrah has passed away at the age of 68.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303772-farewell-petch-osathanugrah-–-not-just-an-ordinary-man/

 

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“Sinlapachip Prathip Thai” OTOP fair 2023 opens at Impact, Muang Thong Thani

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A grand event celebrating the wide range of OTOP or One Tambon One Product items Thailand currently offers is now taking place at Impact exhibition and convention center in Nonthaburi. “Sinlapachip Prathip Thai” OTOP fair 2023 witnessed an impressive opening ceremony, where the highlight was a fashion show featuring Batik fabrics that have been modernized.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303773-“sinlapachip-prathip-thai”-otop-fair-2023-opens-at-impact-muang-thong-thani/

 

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Kuwaiti Motorcyclist Slams into Power Pole in Pattaya

 

 

A Kuwaiti tourist crashed his motorbike into a power pole in the small hours of Wednesday, August 16th. He suffered only minor scratches and injuries and was taken to a hospital by his friends.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303776-kuwaiti-motorcyclist-slams-into-power-pole-in-pattaya/

 

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Student barred from classes over political disagreements with school teacher

 

In a Chon Buri school, one student's political disagreement with his teacher got him banned from history class. (via Ivan Aleksic via Unsplash)

 

A Chon Buri school student has reportedly been banned from attending history classes, due to political views that conflict with those of the teacher. The matter was brought to the office of the district’s primary education area by Yodchai Pungporn, a distant MP along with the child’s mother, who expressed concern over the impact this might have on the child’s educational progress.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303777-student-barred-from-classes-over-political-disagreements-with-school-teacher/

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Down undercover: Aussie fugitive caught in Phuket hideaway over drug charge

 

Photo via Kom Chad Luek

 

Police arrested an Aussie man at a luxury accommodation in Phuket on August 10 after the foreigner fled a drug charge from his homeland to hide in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303778-down-undercover-aussie-fugitive-caught-in-phuket-hideaway-over-drug-charge/

 

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Wrong-way motorbike accident in Phuket claims renowned artist’s life

 

A bus collided with a motorbike, killing a well-known local artist. (via Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ Facebook)

 

A 44 year old man lost his life last night after his motorbike, which he was riding in the wrong direction, collided with a tourist bus. The tragic accident took place on Srisoonthorn Road, Phuket. The bus was transporting people back to their hotels from their expedition to Phuket FantaSea.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303780-wrong-way-motorbike-accident-in-phuket-claims-renowned-artist’s-life/

 

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Phuket airport’s fire drills set to ensure elevated safety standards

 

Don't panic! Phuket International Airport will be conducting three fire drills this month. (via Foursquare)

 

Phuket International Airport, operated by the local branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), is set to initiate a series of extensive fire drills commencing next week. AoT Phuket revealed that these fire drills will take place in areas easily visible to the public eye.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303781-phuket-airport’s-fire-drills-set-to-ensure-elevated-safety-standards/

 

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Off-duty nurse and police save woman’s life at Chiang Mai Railway Station

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

An off-duty nurse, aided by railway police, performed life-saving CPR on a woman who collapsed at Chiang Mai Railway Station in northern Thailand. The woman’s relatives are overwhelmed with gratitude, describing the timely intervention as a miracle, stating if she had been delayed at the hospital, she would have been lost forever.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303782-off-duty-nurse-and-police-save-woman’s-life-at-chiang-mai-railway-station/

 

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Kru Kai Kaew believers reportedly sacrifice puppies and kittens to the diety

 

Photo via Facebook/ Thai Special Forces

 

Thai believers in the supernatural power of the Kru Kai Kaew deity rocked social media this week after they reportedly sought puppies and kittens for a sacrificial ceremony in the pursuit of luck and prosperity. The practice has taken a dark turn as some followers hope to receive lucky lottery numbers in exchange for innocent lives.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303784-kru-kai-kaew-believers-reportedly-sacrifice-puppies-and-kittens-to-the-diety/

 

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Sweet success: Thai fruit exports to China ripe with growth, thanks to fast track on China-Laos Railway

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

Thai fruit exports to China experienced a significant surge in the first five months of this year, growing by a staggering 365%. This upswing is predominantly accredited to the utilisation of the China-Laos Railway for transit, which has resulted in a significantly reduced delivery duration and leveraged the benefits of free trade deals, according to sources yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303786-sweet-success-thai-fruit-exports-to-china-ripe-with-growth-thanks-to-fast-track-on-china-laos-railway/

 

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Gold fraud: Trader arrested for defrauding investors of over 100 million baht

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A high-profile gold trader in Saraburi has been arrested on fraud charges stemming from her operation of a gold investment scheme that allegedly defrauded hundreds of investors out of over 100 million baht. The apprehension of the alleged fraudster, 38 year old Watsamon, took place at a post office in Tha Luang District, Lopburi, following a court-issued arrest warrant from Chai Badan District Court, dated May 8.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303788-gold-fraud-trader-arrested-for-defrauding-investors-of-over-100-million-baht/

 

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Chaiyaphum Road crash leaves three women dead and three injured

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The quiet community of Chaiyaphum province was shattered yesterday by a horrific road accident involving an Isuzu pickup truck and an E-tan, a local transport vehicle. The unfortunate Chaiyaphum Road crash resulted in the tragic death of three women and injured three others.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303789-chaiyaphum-road-crash-leaves-three-women-dead-and-three-injured/

 

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Three new water management measures adopted to cope with El Niño

 

 

Three new water management measures were adopted at a meeting of the National Water Command Centre today (Wednesday), in anticipation of a prolonged drought after the rainy season this year, due to the effects of El Niño.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303791-three-new-water-management-measures-adopted-to-cope-with-el-niño/

 

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August 22nd set for next vote on a new prime minister

 

 

House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has set August 22nd as the date for the next joint sitting of the Thai parliament to select a new prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303792-august-22nd-set-for-next-vote-on-a-new-prime-minister/

 

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