THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 28 August 2023

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Falling tamarind tree kills driver, severely injures wife in Khon Kaen
by Nattapong Westwood

 

 A tamarind tree being cut down by a man five metres from the road fell and crushed a passing car, killing the driver and severely injuring his passenger wife. (via KhaoSod). Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 62 year old man cutting a tamarind tree, located just 5 metres from the road, caused it to topple over and crush a passing pickup truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304833-falling-tamarind-tree-kills-driver-severely-injures-wife-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Shock as Thai teen’s lung collapses due to heavy e-cigarettes smoking
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of indiafilings.com

 

The health of a 16 year old child who smoked e-cigarettes raised alarm when an X-ray revealed air leakage in the right lung, causing the lung to collapse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304834-shock-as-thai-teen’s-lung-collapses-due-to-heavy-e-cigarettes-smoking/

 

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Thai girl battles rhabdomyolysis after harsh school punishment
by Mitch Connor

 

Illustration: School Punishment, leaglesamiksha.com

 

A tale of a young girl in the eighth grade, known only as Lalida, has sparked outrage in the small tambon Klang community of Selaphum district, Roi Et. Lalida is currently battling a severe case of rhabdomyolysis, a dangerous affliction that involves the breakdown of injured skeletal muscle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304836-thai-girl-battles-rhabdomyolysis-after-harsh-school-punishment/

 

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New PM talks up 90 day tourist visas, ballyhoo at Bali Hai pier : Tim Newton Today - August 28

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304837-new-pm-talks-up-90-day-tourist-visas-ballyhoo-at-bali-hai-pier-tim-newton-today-august-28/

 

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Hit and run in Trat leaves 15 year old boy dead
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A fatal hit-and-run collision involving a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a 15 year old boy in Trat, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304838-hit-and-run-in-trat-leaves-15-year-old-boy-dead/

 

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Thai condo owner discovers shocking state after foreign tenants leave
by Samantha Rose

 

Illustration: Freepik

 

A landlord issued a warning to others after some foreign tenants trashed a luxury condominium in Thailand. The discovery was made by the owner of the condo when she was contacted by the management of the building due to the tenants’ unpaid electricity bills.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304840-thai-condo-owner-discovers-shocking-state-after-foreign-tenants-leave/

 

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Why Chuan welcomes Srettha’s visit to Phuket

 

 

Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai welcomed last weekend’s visit to the southern tourist provinces of Phuket and Phang-nga by the new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304841-why-chuan-welcomes-srettha’s-visit-to-phuket/

 

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Opinion: Promised Change Gives Way to Familiar Faces
by Erich Parpart

 

The political landscape in Thailand remains mired in complexities and contradictions, as the recently-formed government represents both a reiteration and a perpetuation of existing political realities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304843-opinion-promised-change-gives-way-to-familiar-faces/

 

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Miraculous plunge: Singaporean man survives fifth-floor fall from Krabi hotel
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath.

 

A Singaporean man on Saturday survived a terrifying life-threatening fall from the fifth floor of the Krabi Seabass Hotel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304844-miraculous-plunge-singaporean-man-survives-fifth-floor-fall-from-krabi-hotel/

 

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A ballyhoo at the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Thai Rath

Tourists arriving at Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier at the weekend were greeted by the sight of rival speedboat operators punching each other. It’s not the first time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304815-pattaya-speedboat-operators-engage-in-wild-viral-brawl-at-bali-hai-pier-arguing-over-tourists/?do=findComment&comment=18307566

 

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Surat Thani governor urges Thai Smile not to quit flights from Bangkok

By Peter Roche

 

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The governor of Surat Thani has urged low-cost carrier Thai Smile to continue its service between BKK Suvarnabhumi and the southern province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304846-surat-thani-governor-urges-thai-smile-not-to-quit-flights-from-bangkok/

 

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Foul play: Noxious scent unveils grim discovery of dead Finnish man in Pattaya
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวคนชล

 

An unpleasant odour seeping from a residence in the Bang Lamung district of Pattaya has led to the discovery of the dead body of a Finnish man inside.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304849-foul-play-noxious-scent-unveils-grim-discovery-of-dead-finnish-man-in-pattaya/

 

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Economy takes centre stage as Pheu Thai-led coalition set to take office
 

 

Three months of uncertainty and anxiety for Thailand’s economy and the business sector ended last week as Parliament finally elected the country’s 30th prime minister after the May 14 general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304850-economy-takes-centre-stage-as-pheu-thai-led-coalition-set-to-take-office/

 

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Cambodian couple arrested for pickpocketing shoppers at Bangkok malls

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/สืบนครบาล IDMB

Police in Bangkok have arrested a Cambodian couple, charged with pickpocketing shoppers in the capital and entering the kingdom illegally. Nation Thailand reports that the arrests were announced by Bangkok police at a press conference yesterday, August 27.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304851-cambodian-couple-arrested-for-pickpocketing-shoppers-at-bangkok-malls/

 

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Family tragedy: Father’s triple murder-suicide linked to loan scam
by Neill Fronde

 

A tragedy for a family saddled in debt after falling for a fraudulent loan scheme leads to a murder suicide attempt. (via Sanook). Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A family tragedy occurred when a father, armed with a utility knife, killed his wife and two children in their three-storey townhouse in Bang Phli district of Bangkok Metropolitan Area province Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304852-family-tragedy-father’s-triple-murder-suicide-linked-to-loan-scam/

 

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Unexpected encore: Concert takes a dive as boat sinks at Amphawa Floating Market (video)
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image via Khaosod.

 

A concert held at the Amphawa Floating Market in Samut Songkhram province took an unexpected turn when a boat sank mid-show.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304859-unexpected-encore-concert-takes-a-dive-as-boat-sinks-at-amphawa-floating-market-video/

 

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Pheu Thai’s challenge to reduce electric train fares to 20 baht max

 

 

The Department of Rail Transport believes that, if the Pheu Thai party’s policy to reduce the fare for electric train services in Bangkok and its suburbs to 20 baht, to travel the entire distance of a route, the government must allocate a special fund to subsidise the operators for their loss of revenues, as specified in the concession contracts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304863-pheu-thai’s-challenge-to-reduce-electric-train-fares-to-20-baht-max/

 

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Parliament awaits Pita’s formal rejection of opposition leader post : House speaker

 

File photo : Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat

 

House Speaker Wan Mohamad Noor Matha said today (Monday) that Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat must formally notify the House of Representatives if he does not want to be the leader of the opposition in parliament.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304884-parliament-awaits-pita’s-formal-rejection-of-opposition-leader-post-house-speaker/

 

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Paetongtarn visits her father Thaksin in hospital

 

 

A press conference will be held at Pheu Thai headquarters on Tuesday about the latest condition of convicted Thaksin Shinawatra, who is receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304885-paetongtarn-visits-her-father-thaksin-in-hospital/

 

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Petition submitted against Thaksin seeking Royal pardon

 

Thaksin Shinawatra (Tony Woodsome)

 

The Thai Pakdee party submitted a petition to Corrections Department director general on Monday, opposing any attempt by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to seek a Royal pardon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304887-petition-submitted-against-thaksin-seeking-royal-pardon/

 

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1,000 households complain about three condo projects in Bangkok

 

 

About 1,000 households in three communities in Bangkok have lodged complaints with the Thailand Consumer’s Council, claiming that their livelihoods are being threatened by the construction of three high-rise condominium projects, which may also be against the law.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304888-1000-households-complain-about-three-condo-projects-in-bangkok/

 

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Workshop Organized to Enhance Quality of Life in Thai South

 

 

SONGKHLA (NNT) - In a significant effort to enhance the quality of life in the southern border provinces of Thailand, the Civil Society Network hosted a workshop on August 25 at the Haad Kaew Resort in Songkhla Province. The meeting brought together representatives from various sectors, including community organizations, agricultural groups and social development networks. With over 50 participants, the discussion focused on brainstorming strategies to drive sustainable development initiatives that positively impact the lives of local residents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304889-workshop-organized-to-enhance-quality-of-life-in-thai-south/

 

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Thai National Parks Certified as New ASEAN Heritage Parks

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that Phu Khiao Forest - Nam Nao and Phu Kradueng national parks have been certified as ASEAN heritage parks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304890-thai-national-parks-certified-as-new-asean-heritage-parks/

 

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Thai Exports Miss July Forecast Amid Sluggish Global Demand

 

 

Thai exports shrank for a 10th consecutive month in July, and by a far bigger rate than expected, as global demand remains sluggish, with the Ministry of Commerce saying it would be difficult to meet its full-year export growth target.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304891-thai-exports-miss-july-forecast-amid-sluggish-global-demand/

 

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Junkie escapes arrest after filming neighbour take a shower

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวปราจีน พิราบ

 

A junkie with a porn habit managed to escape arrest after secretly filming a neighbour in her bathroom. It was later discovered that the sex and drug addict secretly sold pornographic videos of his wife on social media for only 20 baht per video.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304893-junkie-escapes-arrest-after-filming-neighbour-take-a-shower/

 

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Mysterious Mother Wrapped in Fig statue draws lottery hopefuls

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A century-old fig tree has become a sensation as villagers discovered a female statue, referred to as Mother Wrapped in Fig, entwined in its roots in Wat Charoen Suk, Klong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet. The statue, which appears to be dressed in silk-like clothing and adorned with a crown, attracted over 60 villagers, who arrive daily to pay respects and seek lottery numbers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304894-mysterious-mother-wrapped-in-fig-statue-draws-lottery-hopefuls/

 

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Phuket Marine Office warns boats of upcoming harsh sea weather

 

Harsh weather and high waves leads to boats being advised to stay off the open seas

 

Phuket’s Marine Office issued a stern warning to all boat operators due to the approaching turbulent weather, especially at sea. This advisory comes as the Thai Meteorological Department predicts strong wind, large waves and heavy rainfall in the upper Andaman Sea from tomorrow through Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304895-phuket-marine-office-warns-boats-of-upcoming-harsh-sea-weather/

 

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49 residences face investigation over suspected illegal construction

 

Illegal villas in Phuket. Picture courtesy of Chatchanon Na Thalang

 

Investigations have been launched into 49 residences suspected of illegal construction in Thailand’s Phuket region. Thalang District Chief, Bancha Thanu-in, instructed the leaders of Thepkrasattri Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) and Sakhu OrBorTor to carry out these probes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304896-49-residences-face-investigation-over-suspected-illegal-construction/

 

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Mercedes-Benz driver’s taxi riders gun threat and drug use lead to charges

 

Photo via Facebook/ เพื่อนตํารวจ แฟนเพจ

 

Police charged a Thai Mercedes-Benz driver after he threatened motorcycle taxi riders in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok with a gun and used crystal methamphetamine. His five friends were charged with using the drug.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304897-mercedes-benz-driver’s-taxi-riders-gun-threat-and-drug-use-lead-to-charges/

 

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Zika outbreak: Warning for pregnant women as cases spike and concerns grow

 

Picture courtesy of ASME Journals

 

A surge in Zika virus cases sparked a warning from the Department of Disease Control (DDC). In the last month, 266 cases were reported. Pregnant women are at risk, as the virus can cause babies to be born with microcephaly, a result of underdeveloped brains.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304898-zika-outbreak-warning-for-pregnant-women-as-cases-spike-and-concerns-grow/