THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 22 August 2023

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Animal cruelty: Udon Thani cow and calf brutally beheaded
by Neill Fronde

 

A cow and her calf (pictured with heads) were beheaded in a shocking case of animal cruelty. (via iStock)

 

In an alarming act of animal cruelty, a cow and her month-old calf were brutally killed and beheaded in a forest in Ban Dung district, Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304300-animal-cruelty-udon-thani-cow-and-calf-brutally-beheaded/

 

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Phuket police shut down 13 unlicensed cannabis shops

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Wikimedia

The authorities in Phuket have taken action against illegal cannabis shops found operating without a licence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304308-phuket-police-shut-down-13-unlicensed-cannabis-shops/

 

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Thai Police Bust Biggest Sex-for-Hire Website Allegedly Run by American-Thai Couple

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Thai Police on Friday, August 18th, announced a successful apprehension of an American-Thai couple, believed to have been operating what the authorities said was the largest online escort service and sex agency website in Thailand, tailor-made for a foreign clientele.

 

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=18293283

 

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Toddler yanks steering wheel causing pickup to damage noodle shop
By Neill Fronde 

 

After her toddler daughter grabbed the wheel, a woman's pickup truck damaged three cars and a noodle shop. (via KhaoSod). Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A road collision in Nakhon Ratchasima caused significant damage when a pickup truck, driven by a woman accompanied by her three year old daughter, crashed into a noodle shop. The incident, which was shared on TikTok by user @jindarat254327, also resulted in damage to three parked vehicles, including two cars owned by Kan, who was dining in the noodle shop at the time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304310-toddler-yanks-steering-wheel-causing-pickup-to-damage-noodle-shop/

 

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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin to serve 8 years in jail - court statement
Reuters
 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is expected to be arrested upon his return as he ends almost two decades of self-imposed exile, waves at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, Thailand August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304313-thailands-ex-pm-thaksin-to-serve-8-years-in-jail-court-statement/

 

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The Appeal Court found Suthep not guilty of corruption
 

 

Ex-deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban talks to reporters after the Appeal Court found him not guilty of corruption on August 22.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304327-the-appeal-court-found-suthep-not-guilty-of-corruption/

 

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Thailand just chose a prime minister. He’s not the one people voted for
By Wilawan Watcharasakwej and Rebecca Tan

The Washington Post
 

Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, greets party members during a meeting at its headquarters in Bangkok on Monday, ahead of his nomination as premier in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday. (Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters)

BANGKOK — Thailand has selected a new prime minister. He’s not from the party people voted for in May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304330-thailand-just-chose-a-prime-minister-he’s-not-the-one-people-voted-for/

 

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Thai-Danish stunner wins crown at Miss Universe Thailand 2023

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod English

 

A beautiful Thai-Danish woman walked away with the crown at the Miss Universe Thailand 2023 pageant. The grand finale, which unfolded in Bangkok on a Sunday night, saw Anntonia Porsild, representing the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, amidst a bevy of other beauties from across the nation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304331-thai-danish-stunner-wins-crown-at-miss-universe-thailand-2023/

 

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McKinsey foresees AI technology dominating Thailand’s future

 

AI technology will be a dominant factory in Thailand's future, an expert says. (via Steve Johnson / Unsplash)

 

The Thai branch of global consultancy McKinsey & Company predicts that the three most impactful trends for Thailand over the next year will be generative artificial intelligence (AI), immersive technology, and climate technology. The prediction is a part of the company’s 2023 Tech Trends Outlook, which was published in July.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304332-mckinsey-foresees-ai-technology-dominating-thailand’s-future/

 

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DLT nets 7 billion baht in vehicle tax due to convenient online payments

 

The Department of Land Transport has many easy ways to pay, helping them collect 7 billion baht in vehicle tax. (via Egis)

 

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) collected over 7 billion baht in vehicle tax in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, thanks to the ease of its “from anywhere” payment system. This figure represents the taxes received from the owners of 5.5 million vehicles between October of the previous year and July of the current year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304335-dlt-nets-7-billion-baht-in-vehicle-tax-due-to-convenient-online-payments/

 

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Red Line train earns high satisfaction scores, increases operating hours

 

The Red Line earned high scores for satisfaction and is increasing its service. (via KhaoSod)

 

The Red Line suburban train service conducted its second annual satisfaction survey this year to gauge the needs of its passengers. The results were used to improve the quality of their service. The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), an expert in survey and research, designed and conducted the survey across all 13 stations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304336-red-line-train-earns-high-satisfaction-scores-increases-operating-hours/

 

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Former police officer’s armed confrontation over seized finance car in Bangkok

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

 

A former police officer reportedly threatened two members of staff from a finance company with a gun after they tried to seize a pawned car in his possession at Soi Phetchakasem Road 75 in the Nong Khaem district of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304337-former-police-officer’s-armed-confrontation-over-seized-finance-car-in-bangkok/

 

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Cannabis shop inspections urged by Phuket health officials

 

Dr Kusak warns of continual inspections on cannabis shops and discusses the laws and regulations. (via PR Phuket)

 

Health officials in Phuket are set to conduct weekly random inspections of cannabis shops and venues across the island, as announced by the Chief of Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), Dr Kusak Kukkiattikoon. The move is part of a campaign aimed at regulating the island’s overwhelming cannabis industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304338-cannabis-shop-inspections-urged-by-phuket-health-officials/

 

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Cash-strapped mum’s baby dies after two days with caregiver

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A 20 year old mother, grappling with financial difficulties, surrendered her eight month old baby to a caregiver for two days, where the child tragically died. The baby was reportedly healthy and cheerful with no known medical conditions. The police have summoned both parties for further investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304339-cash-strapped-mum’s-baby-dies-after-two-days-with-caregiver/

 

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Woman performs 4am temple dance after mother’s lottery-winning dream

 

A woman performed a temple dance at 4am after her mother had a dream. (via TikTok)

 

A young woman dressed in traditional Thai attire ventured into Sangkharam Temple, Chainat Province, at 4am to perform a lone ritualistic dance. TikTok user @sasita_leeya documented the unusual action, which she undertook following a dream of her mother’s about winning the lottery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304340-woman-performs-4am-temple-dance-after-mother’s-lottery-winning-dream/

 

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Thai man kills 1 injures another in deadly dog dispute

 

Photo via Channel 3

 

A Thai man surrendered to the police after he shot two victims following a row over their pet dogs fighting. One victim was murdered and the other is injured and in intensive care.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304341-thai-man-kills-1-injures-another-in-deadly-dog-dispute/

 

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Move Forward MP collapses in parliament

 

 

Move Forward MP Arnuparp Likhitamnuaychai collapsed in parliament during the vote for the new prime minister today (Tuesday), prompting the deputy parliament president, Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, to suspend the selection process temporarily.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304343-move-forward-mp-collapses-in-parliament/

 

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Eagle-eyed netizens study Thaksin’s watches

 

 

Many Thai netizens were glued to coverage of the return to Thailand and surrender of now former fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who had been in self-imposed exile for the best part of 17 years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304344-eagle-eyed-netizens-study-thaksin’s-watches/

 

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