THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 19 August 2023

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to establish a new company dedicated to operating the forthcoming high-speed train routes in the northeastern region of the country, with the primary goal of enhancing Thailand’s railway links with China.

 

SRT Plans New Company for Northeast Train Project to China

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303971-srt-plans-new-company-for-northeast-train-project-to-china/

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Chiang Mai Hotel Exposes Hotel Booking Scams

 

 

CHAING MAI, (TNA) – A renowned hotel in Chiang Mai has filed a complaint to the police against scammers creating a fraudulent Facebook page to deceive individuals into making accommodation bookings and transferring money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303976-chiang-mai-hotel-exposes-hotel-booking-scams/

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Biggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreigners
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Police questioned the American Thai couple, a 34-year-old Thai woman and a 48-year-old American national at a luxury property in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, last Sunday, the 13th of August 2023, after they raided it at 6 am. The couple was arrested on foot of a warrant issued in Pattaya on the 10th of August last after an investigation by a police task force in July. ฿40 million in assets were seized.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303996-biggest-sex-for-sale-website-shut-down-by-police-unit-in-early-morning-raid-targeting-foreigners/

 

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Thai Authorities Hold Seminar on Building a Port for Large Cruise Ships in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

Pattaya — Thai authorities held a second seminar on the proposed construction of the country’s first large-scale international yacht/cruise ship port in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303997-thai-authorities-hold-seminar-on-building-a-port-for-large-cruise-ships-in-pattaya/

 

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Human Skeletons Found on Phang Nga Beach
By Adam Judd

 

 

Phang Nga – Human skeletons were found on a beach in the Takua Pa district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303998-human-skeletons-found-on-phang-nga-beach/

 

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Sukhawadee House Completes Demolition of Its Buildings Found in Violation of Encroachment in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — After years of legal battles, Sukhawadee House, a famous tourist attraction and residential complex in Pattaya, has finally removed three buildings that were found to be in violation of land use regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303999-sukhawadee-house-completes-demolition-of-its-buildings-found-in-violation-of-encroachment-in-pattaya/

 

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Dengue Fever Cases Climb To 5,000-6,000 A Week
by TNR Staff

 

A mosquito about to bite. Photo:  Erik F. Brandsborg (CC BY-SA 2.0)

 

THE Public Health Ministry said Friday (Aug. 18) the number of dengue fever patients has risen to around 5,000-6,000 a week over the past four weeks and to cope with the situation emergency operation centres have been opened in 31 provinces and seven other districts, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304000-dengue-fever-cases-climb-to-5000-6000-a-week/

 

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Runway cracks resolved: Phuket Airport gets back on smooth flight path
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand.

 

Airports of Thailand’s Phuket branch, responsible for managing Phuket International Airport, confirmed yesterday, that the runway cracks which led to multiple flight delays and one diversion to Krabi have been addressed and rectified.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304001-runway-cracks-resolved-phuket-airport-gets-back-on-smooth-flight-path/

 

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Monk stabs fellow monk at temple in Rayong over alleged misunderstanding
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 3.

 

Last night, an incident unfolded at a temple in the eastern province of Rayong where one monk stabbed another monk. The monk who carried out the act stated that he mistakenly believed the victim to be a potential thief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304004-monk-stabs-fellow-monk-at-temple-in-rayong-over-alleged-misunderstanding/

 

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Laotian Man Nabbed for Allegedly Robbing Pattaya Gas Pump Attendants
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Laotian man was arrested on Thursday, August 17th, for the alleged robbery of two gas station attendants in Pattaya. His accomplice is still on the run.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304005-laotian-man-nabbed-for-allegedly-robbing-pattaya-gas-pump-attendants/

 

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Astonishing Bicolor Buffalo in Nakhon Ratchasima: Changing Color with Seasons

 

 

In a remarkable revelation within Nakhon Ratchasima, a bicolor buffalo has taken the spotlight in Thailand's Ban Proong Sanoen village.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304006-astonishing-bicolor-buffalo-in-nakhon-ratchasima-changing-color-with-seasons/

 

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Massive Money Laundering Bust: Taiwanese Mastermind of Online Gambling and Call Center Network Apprehended

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

In a major operation on Friday, August 18, 2023, law enforcement agencies succeeded in apprehending a Taiwanese national allegedly behind a massive money laundering scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304009-massive-money-laundering-bust-taiwanese-mastermind-of-online-gambling-and-call-center-network-apprehended/

 

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American national and Thai wife in Hua Hin arrested for operating escort website

By Online Reporter

 

 

Immigration Police on Friday (Aug 18) announced the arrest of an American man and his Thai wife who allegedly ran an escort website from their home in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303996-biggest-sex-for-sale-website-shut-down-by-police-unit-in-early-morning-raid-targeting-foreigners/?do=findComment&comment=18285876

 

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Nearly 5-meter-long Python Slithers Across Road Near Famous Mall

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Udon Thani - On August 18, 2023, Mr. Veeraphon Raksamawong, the admin of the  Ban Dung District Facebook page, was alerted by a driver near Big C Ban Dung that a massive python was about to slither onto the road towards the mall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304010-nearly-5-meter-long-python-slithers-across-road-near-famous-mall/

 

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PM Prayut Visits Thai Airways Headquarters

 

 

BANGKOK - On August 19th, news outlets reported that Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-o-cha visited Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd.'s headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, to assess the company's progress in its recovery efforts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304013-pm-prayut-visits-thai-airways-headquarters/

 

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Miraculous Escape as Steel Rod Shatters Car Windshield

 

 

A young man narrowly escaped death as a mystery steel rod, spanning meters in length, struck his car's windshield, almost penetrating through to him. In a stroke of luck, the rod hit the roof's support before reaching the car's interior.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304014-miraculous-escape-as-steel-rod-shatters-car-windshield/

 

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Motorcyclists Crash into Barrier, Fall into Power Line Pit on Ladprao Road

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a late-night incident, two Burmese men riding a motorcycle crashed through a barrier and fell into a pit of power lines on Ladprao Road, leaving both injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304016-motorcyclists-crash-into-barrier-fall-into-power-line-pit-on-ladprao-road/

 

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OPINION

Toxic boss in Khao Yai hotel – Where is the empathy?

By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World

 

 

What happens if one of your employees asks you for permission to take leave, to be with their terminally-ill parents or child one last time? An empathetic leader would be expected to approve it and manage the team’s workload.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304017-toxic-boss-in-khao-yai-hotel-–-where-is-the-empathy/

 

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Phuket braces for rain havoc: Urgent weather alert signals flood risk
by Mitch Connor

Two volunteers tow a flat-bottom boat to help stranded residents during flooding in Phuket. Picture courtesy of Phuket Public Relations Office.

 

The southern province of Phuket has been included in an urgent weather notification that advocates for all hands on deck amid the risk of flash floods possibly instigated by heavy, persistent rain forecasted to batter the Andaman coast starting from Sunday, August 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304019-phuket-braces-for-rain-havoc-urgent-weather-alert-signals-flood-risk/

 

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University student falls for double scam, losing 350,000 baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image by Elnur

 

A university student found himself in a web of deception after falling victim to an online scam, only to be scammed again by fake police officers who offered to reclaim his lost money. The young man ended up losing a total of 350,000 baht. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304020-university-student-falls-for-double-scam-losing-350000-baht/

 

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As Pheu Thai keeps crossing new lines, Move Forward finds own dilemma

by Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

Senators rejecting a Pheu Thai prime ministerial nominee will be heavily criticised, but that possibility will have been largely expected. Move Forward doing the same, however, will be a lot more questionable, thought-provoking or downright controversial.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304022-as-pheu-thai-keeps-crossing-new-lines-move-forward-finds-own-dilemma/

 

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Rayong lottery seller scoops 6 million baht first prize following temple rites
by Samantha Rose 

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

 

A local lottery vendor in Rayong Province struck gold recently with the first prize in the national lottery, following a round of prayers at Wat Lao-ok. The win came soon after the lucky aura of Toa Wessuwan at Wat Lao-ok presumably assisted in a second-prize win.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304030-rayong-lottery-seller-scoops-6-million-baht-first-prize-following-temple-rites/

 

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Cycling through hidden gems: Hua Hin gears up for Tha Sadet bike event on Sept 10
By Online Reporter

 

 

The Hua Hin Cha-am Tourism Business Association announced plans for the Hua Hin Bike Tour Tha Sadet cycling event on September 10, during a press conference held at Tha Sadet, Thanarat Camp in Pranburi on August 18.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304033-cycling-through-hidden-gems-hua-hin-gears-up-for-tha-sadet-bike-event-on-sept-10/

 

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Latest date for ex-PM Thaksin’s return is August 22

 

 

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will fly back to Thailand on August 22nd, the same day that parliament will meet to select a new prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304034-latest-date-for-ex-pm-thaksin’s-return-is-august-22/

 

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Luxury car owner threatens debt collectors with pistol before fleeing
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image screenshot via Red Skull, Twitter

 

The video of a posh sedan owner brandishing a pistol to threaten repossession officials, before speeding off, became viral.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304036-luxury-car-owner-threatens-debt-collectors-with-pistol-before-fleeing/

 

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