THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 26 August 2023

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Royal Thai Police yesterday arrested a Nigerian man and 13 Thais for operating a covert romance scam. The scam operation managed to deceive hundreds of victims across Thailand out of over 800 million baht in the past four years.

 

Nigerian and 13 Thais arrested for operating romance scam

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304652-nigerian-and-13-thais-arrested-for-operating-romance-scam/

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Wissanu to quit politics for good

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, chief legal advisor to several governments, including eight years in the Prayut administration, said today (Friday) that he has decided to quit politics for good, to take a rest, look after his health and to write books.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304664-wissanu-to-quit-politics-for-good/

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New Constitution Campaign Gets Over 50,000 Signatures Before Deadline
by TNR Staff

 

Mr. Yingcheep Atchanon, iLaw’s director, giving the thumbs up after over 52,900 people signed the petition. Photo: Matichon

 

A RUSHED campaign launched by Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw) and other activist groups to get the public to sign on paper petitioning the new government to introduce a referendum on whether a completely new constitution should be written managed to get more that 50,000 signatures before 8 p.m. deadline today (Aug. 25), Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304671-new-constitution-campaign-gets-over-50000-signatures-before-deadline/

 

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Pita Congratulates Srettha, Says Tough For Cabinet Working Together
by TNR Staff 

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat campaigning for his party’s candidate. Picture: Sanook

 

MOVE Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said today (Aug. 25) that he has congratulated Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on taking the helm of the government but expects that it will be especially difficult for this government which is made up of different political sides to work together, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304672-pita-congratulates-srettha-says-tough-for-cabinet-working-together/

 

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Pattaya Mayor Delighted as Walking Street Sheds Its Power Poles
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches inspected Walking Street in South Pattaya on Friday, August 25th, after the tourist attraction street underwent a modern upgrade to remove its unsightly power poles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304673-pattaya-mayor-delighted-as-walking-street-sheds-its-power-poles/

 

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18-Wheeler Crashes into Barrier in Sri Racha After Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sri Racha — An 18-wheeler driver fell asleep at the wheel in Sri Racha on Tuesday morning, August 22nd, causing a devastating crash that resulted in the truck bursting into flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304674-18-wheeler-crashes-into-barrier-in-sri-racha-after-driver-falls-asleep-at-the-wheel/

 

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Four Thieves Arrested for Stealing Road Construction Tools in Chonburi
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — Four Thai men were arrested Friday morning, August 25th, for collaboratively stealing road construction equipment and materials worth thousands of baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304675-four-thieves-arrested-for-stealing-road-construction-tools-in-chonburi/

 

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65-Year-Old Chonburi Man Crashes Car into Power Pole
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Chonburi — A 65-year-old man suffered injuries after he crashed his car into a power pole in the Phanat Nikhom district by accident on Friday morning, August 25th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304676-65-year-old-chonburi-man-crashes-car-into-power-pole/

 

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Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman
by News Deskin 

 

Former Deputy leader of the Democrat Party left Lumpini Station for court in 2022 when charges were first before the court against him for indecent acts against women. The 54-year-old was jailed on August 10th and faces further judgments on September 25th while other cases progress.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304677-prison-door-slams-for-former-high-flying-politico-found-guilty-of-indecent-acts-against-a-woman/

 

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Scandal Unveiled: Thai Woman Exposes Relationship with Temple Abbot

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The yellow robe community is rocked by scandal once again as a 24-year-old woman reveals a secret relationship with a temple abbot in Surin province that lasted over 5 months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304678-scandal-unveiled-thai-woman-exposes-relationship-with-temple-abbot/

 

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Drunken Benz Driver Threatens Motorcyclist with Gun

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a bizarre incident, an intoxicated young man driving a Benz confronted a motorcyclist, brandishing a firearm and making threats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304679-drunken-benz-driver-threatens-motorcyclist-with-gun/

 

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Man Arrested for Displaying Firearm in Trendy Restaurant

 

 

Police officers from Thonglor Police Station apprehended a 41-year-old man who brazenly exhibited a pistol on a table at a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok's Thonglor district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304680-man-arrested-for-displaying-firearm-in-trendy-restaurant/

 

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Thaksin Showing Concerning Symptoms, Doctor Reveals 

 

 

Prominent physician, Pol. Lt. Col. Soponratcha Singharaj, Chief Medical Officer of the Police Hospital, spoke to the media after examining the condition of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who had sought medical treatment at the hospital on August 23.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304681-doctor-reveals-concerning-symptoms-in-thaksins-condition/

 

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Don Mueang station’s escalators and elevators back in service after repairs
by Mitch Connor

 

Image by Ryan McGuire on Pixabay

 

Don Mueang station’s escalators and elevators on the Red Line are fully operational following the completion of repair and maintenance work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304682-don-mueang-station’s-escalators-and-elevators-back-in-service-after-repairs/

 

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Mercedes-Benz driver arrested after road rage leads to drug and firearm discovery
by Samantha Rose 

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

 

A group of six, including the driver of a Mercedes-Benz, were apprehended following a road rage dispute with motorbike taxi drivers, subsequently leading to the discovery of illegal substances and an unregistered firearm in their vehicle. The altercation took place as the group was returning from a party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304679-drunken-benz-driver-threatens-motorcyclist-with-gun/?do=findComment&comment=18302937

 

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Phangnga tourism council proposes new airport to surpass Phuket’s capacity
by Alex Morgan

 

Image via lemaret pierrick's images

 

A proposal for a new airport in Phangnga, which could potentially surpass Phuket as the South’s aviation hub, will be presented to the new prime minister by tourism operators in the Andaman provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304683-phangnga-tourism-council-proposes-new-airport-to-surpass-phuket’s-capacity/

 

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Thailand braces for heavy rainfall: Citizens and mariners urged to exercise caution
by Samantha Rose

 

Image by Leung Cho Pan

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall across various regions of the country, brought about by low atmospheric pressure near the Vietnamese upper shore and the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304684-thailand-braces-for-heavy-rainfall-citizens-and-mariners-urged-to-exercise-caution/

 

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Armed suspect on run after stealing police gun and commandeering motorcycle in Uttaradit City
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

A criminal in the city centre of Uttaradit, Thailand, sparked alarm when he snatched a police officer’s gun and commandeered a local resident’s motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304690-armed-suspect-on-run-after-stealing-police-gun-and-commandeering-motorcycle-in-uttaradit-city/

 

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Thai passengers ejected from flight over luggage dispute, recounts top influencer
by Samantha Rose

 

Image via Benz Apache - เบ๊น อาปาเช่, Facebook

 

Prominent YouTuber and influencer, Akaradej Yothajun, known as Benz Apache, recently recounted a dramatic incident aboard a flight from Vietnam to Thailand. He reported that 16 Thai passengers were asked to disembark the plane following a dispute with cabin crew over assistance with luggage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304698-thai-passengers-ejected-from-flight-over-luggage-dispute-recounts-top-influencer/

 

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Does crashing birthrate and aging society spell doom for Thailand?
By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

 

The median age in Thailand currently stands at 40 years and two months, far older than the world average of 30 years and five months. This startling fact suggests that if Thailand fails to take action now, it could rapidly be overwhelmed by problems related to its aging society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304700-does-crashing-birthrate-and-aging-society-spell-doom-for-thailand/

 

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Dr Pakpilai Thavisin: From anti-aging pioneer to wife of Thailand’s new PM
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Dr Pakpilai Thavisin//Photo : MakeupThailand

Dr Pakpilai Thavisin is feeling heat from the media spotlight after her husband Srettha Thavisin became Thailand’s 30th prime minister. But this is far from her first taste of fame.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304702-dr-pakpilai-thavisin-from-anti-aging-pioneer-to-wife-of-thailand’s-new-pm/

 

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Human foot remains found in dismantled car linked to fatal accident three months ago
by Samantha Rose

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

 

The remains of a human foot, missing for almost three months, were discovered during the dismantling of a car in a garage. The eerie discovery coincided with the finding of a lottery ticket matching the vehicle’s registration number.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304703-human-foot-remains-found-in-dismantled-car-linked-to-fatal-accident-three-months-ago/

 

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Siriraj Hospital partners with Cariva to bolster Thailand’s medical AI ecosystem
by Alex Morgan 

 

Image by PhonlamaiPhoto's Images

 

Siriraj Hospital‘s Faculty of Medicine, under Mahidol University, is partnering with local artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Cariva (Thailand), to utilise AI technology in enhancing medical treatment and developing innovative medical products and services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304705-siriraj-hospital-partners-with-cariva-to-bolster-thailand’s-medical-ai-ecosystem/

 

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Thai AirAsia targets 40% domestic market share by 2023, plans Japan expansion
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by Laude Creator from LC Photographer

 

Thai AirAsia, a leading low-cost airline, has set a goal to command 40% of the passenger market share domestically by the close of 2023. This comes as the airline intends to introduce two additional routes in Japan in the upcoming year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304710-thai-airasia-targets-40-domestic-market-share-by-2023-plans-japan-expansion/

 

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Chumphon highway crash claims three lives, investigation ongoing
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

An awful road accident involving several vehicles occurred on Asia Highway 41, Chumphon province, Thailand, leading to serious injuries and multiple fatalities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304711-chumphon-highway-crash-claims-three-lives-investigation-ongoing/

 

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