THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 September 2023

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Pattaya — A drunken British man was beaten by a group of Thai men in Pattaya for allegedly causing a nuisance and angering the Thai men at a local convenience store yesterday morning, September 3rd.

 

British Man Beaten by Two Thai Men in Pattaya

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305434-intoxicated-british-man-beaten-by-two-thai-men-in-pattaya/

 

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Phuket tuk tuk driver shooting sparks alarm in bustling tourist hub
by Neill Fronde 

 

Picture courtesy of Patong Police Station

 

A rivalry between two tuk tuk drivers escalated to violence today when one of the drivers was shot in the stomach and thigh near the entrance of Bangla Road in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305436-phuket-tuk-tuk-driver-shooting-sparks-alarm-in-bustling-tourist-hub/

 

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Molotov Cocktail Attack in Pattaya Leaves Teenager with Serious Burns
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Rivals launched a Molotov cocktail attack on a 16-year-old teen in Pattaya in the small hours of Sunday, leaving him with serious burns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305437-molotov-cocktail-attack-in-pattaya-leaves-teenager-with-serious-burns/

 

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Like other convicts, further clemency for Thaksin possible on important occasions

 

 

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, like other inmates, will be eligible for further royal clemency on important occasions, out-going Justice Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told Thai PBS.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305438-like-other-convicts-further-clemency-for-thaksin-possible-on-important-occasions/

 

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Thailand’s free visa initiative to boost Chinese tourist influx by 700,000
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo by Renato Marques on Unsplash

 

Thailand‘s government’s initiative to issue free visas to visitors from China is expected to boost visitor figures by 700,000 during the high season, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305439-thailand’s-free-visa-initiative-to-boost-chinese-tourist-influx-by-700000/

 

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Shinawatra family’s lawyer Phichit dropped from Cabinet list

 

 

Controversial former lawyer for the Shinawatra family, Phichit Chuenban, was dropped from the Cabinet line-up of the Srettha government at the last minute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305440-shinawatra-family’s-lawyer-phichit-dropped-from-cabinet-list/

 

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Three Israeli-Made UAVs Launched At Wing 3
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Aeronautics Defense Systems Co.’s Dominator XP UAV. Photo: Aeroexpo.online

 

THREE ISRAELI-MADE UNMANNED aerial vehicles were today (Sep.2) launched for deployment by the Thai air force.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305441-three-israeli-made-uavs-launched-at-wing-3/

 

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Phuket Blood Bank and Thai Red Cross launch donation drive for rare blood type
by Neill Fronde

 

The Phuket Regional Blood Center continues to seek donations of Rh negative blood. (via Phuket News)

 

The Phuket Regional Blood Bank (Phuket RBC) in partnership with the local chapter of the Thai Red Cross and 20 local businesses, have initiated a campaign in September to restock their depleting blood reserves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305442-phuket-blood-bank-and-thai-red-cross-launch-donation-drive-for-rare-blood-type/

 

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New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Former lawyer to Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichit Chuenban, who was tipped as Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office was eventually not appointed with the role going to Pheu Thai’s Puangpet Chunlaiad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305443-new-start-for-thailand-srettha’s-34-member-cabinet-endorsed-by-the-king-ready-to-be-sworn-in/

 

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Human trafficking victim rescued from Myanmar ring by Thai officials
by Neill Fronde

 

Image courtesy of Chiang Rai Immigration Center

 

Chiang Rai officials have successfully executed a rescue operation, saving a 29 year old Udon Thani woman, known as Nam, from a human trafficking ring in Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305444-human-trafficking-victim-rescued-from-myanmar-ring-by-thai-officials/

 

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Chonburi Sees 13 Million Tourists from January to August 2023, Chinese Lead the Way
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — Chonburi received more than 13 million tourists from January to August 2023, and saw spending of over 119 billion baht, the Chonburi Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports reported on Friday, September 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305445-chonburi-sees-13-million-tourists-from-january-to-august-2023-chinese-lead-the-way/

 

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Pattaya Officials to Restore City’s Tourism Reputation by Taking Measures Against Speedboat Operators at Bali Hai Pier
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya authorities are taking proactive action to resolve the conflicts among speedboat operators that recently turned violent, tarnishing the tourism image of the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305446-pattaya-officials-to-restore-city’s-tourism-reputation-by-taking-measures-against-speedboat-operators-at-bali-hai-pier/

 

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Pattaya City Officials to Further Address Issues Between Rival Motorbike Taxi Companies
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya City officials have addressed a number of signs going up around the area warning Bolt and Grab drivers that they cannot pick up passengers within a hundred meters of an Orange Vest motorbike taxi booth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305447-pattaya-city-officials-to-further-address-issues-between-rival-motorbike-taxi-companies/

 

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Laotian Man Arrested After Stealing Wires Connecting with the Pattaya CCTV System
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chonburi – A Laotian man was arrested after he stole wires that connected with the CCTV system in Pattaya and Chonburi which has caused almost a million baht in financial damages and disabled portions of the CCTV system in the area temporarily.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305448-laotian-man-arrested-after-stealing-wires-connecting-with-the-pattaya-cctv-system/

 

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Sixteen Chinese Nationals Arrested in Call Center Scam Raid in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Banglamung – Sixteen Chinese nationals were arrested after police raided a villa in Nongprue conducting what police described as a call center scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305449-sixteen-chinese-nationals-arrested-in-call-center-scam-raid-in-pattaya/

 

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Driver Dies, 14 People Injured After Passenger Bus from Bangkok to Songkhla Crashes in Chumphon

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chumphon – A bus driver was pronounced dead at the scene while 14 people sustained injuries after a passenger bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai (in Songkhla) crashed in Chumphon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305450-driver-dies-14-people-injured-after-passenger-bus-from-bangkok-to-songkhla-crashes-in-chumphon/

 

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Overstay charge lands international visitor in trouble at Phuket airport
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Immigration Checkpoint

 

An international visitor was apprehended at Phuket International Airport this week, facing charges of overstaying his visa, according to the Phuket Immigration Checkpoint’s Facebook page managed by the airport division of Phuket Immigration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305451-overstay-charge-lands-international-visitor-in-trouble-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Thai PM’s new weapons procurement plan to boost national economy
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Prachachat

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is moving forward with plans to overhaul Thailand’s armed forces, beginning with a significant shift in weapons procurement procedures, a military source has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305452-thai-pm’s-new-weapons-procurement-plan-to-boost-national-economy/

 

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Blue Strike-2023: China and Thailand’s joint naval exercise
by Neill Fronde

 

Image by Tanes Ngamsom's Images

 

The Gulf of Thailand and the Sattahip district of Chon Buri will serve as the training grounds for the Blue Strike-2023 joint naval exercise, involving China and Thailand. Participation from Chinese warships and submarines has been confirmed for this annual drill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305453-blue-strike-2023-china-and-thailand’s-joint-naval-exercise/

 

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Thai research probes herbal solutions to PM2.5 dust-related chronic diseases
by Neill Fronde

 

Research into herbal remedies aims to help chronic disease caused by PM2,5 air pollution. (via The Guardian)

 

In promising scientific research, experts are exploring the potential of three herbal plants in combatting chronic diseases connected to PM2.5 dust.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305454-thai-research-probes-herbal-solutions-to-pm25-dust-related-chronic-diseases/

 

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Thai government pledges better conditions for motorcycle taxi drivers
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Wichan Charoenkiatpakul, Bangkok Post

 

The government has recently taken into account a series of grievances from motorcycle taxi drivers, tasking the Transport Ministry with the job of enhancing their working conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305455-thai-government-pledges-better-conditions-for-motorcycle-taxi-drivers/

 

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Thai Political Activist Holds Feces-Throwing Event
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — A Thai political activist and staunch supporter of the government party Pheu Thai held an event on Saturday where people threw human feces on his body to uphold his political promise that the party he supported would never join forces with the military-backed parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305456-thai-political-activist-holds-feces-throwing-event/

 

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Thai PM and Defence Minister meet informally with Thai military top brass

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang had an informal meeting over lunch today (Sunday) with the military’s new top brass for familiarisation and an exchange of views.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305457-thai-pm-and-defence-minister-meet-informally-with-thai-military-top-brass/

 

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Poll respondents favour farmer debt moratoria and ฿20 train fare in Bangkok

 

 

A 3-year debt moratorium for farmers and a flat rate 20-baht electric train fare in Bangkok and its suburbs are the two most favoured policies of the Pheu Thai party among respondents to a recent opinion poll, conducted by the National Institute for Development Administration (NIDA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305458-poll-respondents-favour-farmer-debt-moratoria-and-฿20-train-fare-in-bangkok/

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan sees over 6.5 million visitors; September events announced
By Online Reporter

 

Mr. Archawan Kongkanant,, the director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan has witnessed growth in its tourism sector, according to data released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305459-prachuap-khiri-khan-sees-over-65-million-visitors-september-events-announced/

 

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US English teacher arrested for sexual relation with 16 y/o student

 

 

BANGKOK - Law enforcement officials raided a popular language teacher's residence in the Phra Khanong district of Bangkok after discovering he had been engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305460-us-english-teacher-arrested-for-sexual-relation-with-16-yo-student/

 

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Bank Officer Nabbed for Embezzling Nearly 30 Million Baht from Customers

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a shocking incident, police have issued an arrest warrant for a prominent bank officer in Kalasin province, who allegedly embezzled almost 30 million baht from customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305461-bank-officer-nabbed-for-embezzling-nearly-30-million-baht-from-customers/

 

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Rescue Mission Turns Violent, Gunfire Erupts

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a harrowing clash, two rescue teams, one from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the other from a cooperative foundation, engaged in a fierce altercation while responding to an emergency near Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road. One side fired shots, injuring members from the opposing team.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305462-rescue-mission-turns-violent-gunfire-erupts/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 4 September 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305465-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-4-september-2023/

 

 

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Reduction in Military Conscription Quotas Expected in April 2024

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (TNA) – Defence Minister Sutin Kluangsang has declared the military’s readiness to align with the government’s policies and has specified an immediate reduction in military conscription quotas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305466-reduction-in-military-conscription-quotas-expected-in-april-2024/