THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 7 September 2023

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Shipyard Owner Crushed to Death on Jomtien Beach by His Own Tractor
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A shipyard owner of Thai nationality was crushed to death when his tractor overturned on Jomtien Beach this morning, September 7th. The man was trying to haul a speedboat out of the sea with his tractor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305793-shipyard-owner-crushed-to-death-on-jomtien-beach-by-his-own-tractor/

 

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Ex-police chief among those allegedly tampered with evidence in Red Bull heir case
 

Photo : Vorayuth Yoovidhya //Thai Daily News via AP)

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found 15 individuals, including former national police chief Somyot Poompanmuang and former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk, guilty of involvement in changing the speed of the car driven by Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, to help him avoid speeding charges in the infamous hit-and-run incident in 2012.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305762-chiang-mai-governor-denies-involvement-in-boss-case-accusations/?do=findComment&comment=18331870

 

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Thailand and Cambodia Strengthen Cooperation Against Transnational Crime

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to improving cooperation in combating transnational crime. The commitment seeks to strengthen stability and security in both countries by encouraging closer cooperation.

 

Full stroy: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305794-thailand-and-cambodia-strengthen-cooperation-against-transnational-crime/

 

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Suspect Arrested in Phuket After Allegedly Raping a 12-Year-Old Girl
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A wanted suspect was arrested in Thalang after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in Phatthalung.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305796-suspect-arrested-in-phuket-after-allegedly-raping-a-12-year-old-girl/

 

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Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol: First-time MP ready to blaze trail as tourism minister

 

Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol

 

Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, a first-time MP, has surprised observers by winning a post in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s new Cabinet. The 41-year-old was catapulted to the top of Thailand’s political tree as the scion of one of the country’s most influential political clans.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305809-sudawan-wangsuphakijkosol-first-time-mp-ready-to-blaze-trail-as-tourism-minister/

 

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PM Srettha agrees to use bullet-proof Mecedes-Benz

 

 

Before going to take oath of office at Dusit Royal Palace on September 5, Prime Minister Srettha arrived at Government House in his new Lexus LM 350h Executive saloon, causing many to wonder whether he will use it as his official vehicle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305810-pm-srettha-agrees-to-use-bullet-proof-mecedes-benz/

 

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EC endorses Move Forward candidate’s qualifications ahead of Rayong by-election

 

Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, Move Forward candidate for Rayong by-election

 

Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, the Move Forward party candidate running in the by-election in Constituency 3 of Rayong province, is qualified to contest the poll this Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305811-ec-endorses-move-forward-candidate’s-qualifications-ahead-of-rayong-by-election/

 

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Thai Oil Pipeline Rupture Sparks Coral Health Concerns

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The ruptured offshore pipeline of Thai Oil in Chon Buri province has raised concerns among marine experts at the Aquatic Resources Research Institute (ARRI) of Chulalongkorn University. They fear that the oil spill could have severe consequences on coral and result in long-term effects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305812-thai-oil-pipeline-rupture-sparks-coral-health-concerns/

 

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Thapanee Kiatphaiboon Assumes Role as TAT Governor

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thapanee Kiatphaiboon has officially assumed her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). With a career at TAT dating back to 1999, she has held various key positions within the organization, including Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, and most recently, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305813-thapanee-kiatphaiboon-assumes-role-as-tat-governor/

 

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Srettha’s Cabinet ready for work

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Cabinet ministers under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s administration today outlined their work priorities as they met in a special meeting at Government House.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305814-srettha’s-cabinet-ready-for-work/

 

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Gov’t Digital Money Campaign in Discussion: PM

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has set a target to launch the digital money campaign it promised during election campaigns, saying the fund will be available early next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305815-gov’t-digital-money-campaign-in-discussion-pm/

 

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Take a Closer Look at Siamese Buddhist Murals

 

Early 19th century murals at Wat Bang Yi Khan, Thonburi depicting Jatakas between windows, with two scenes on the right separated by a jagged red sinthao line. Source: Aiken Unni

 

“A picture’s worth a thousand words” has never been truer with Siamese murals.

 

Seen in Thai temples, museums, and palaces, Siamese murals are packed with messages of morality and wisdom distilled from the Jataka tales, a collection of stories telling of the Buddha’s previous incarnations. Translating these fables into murals allowed for most people to access Buddhist values in artful ways that captured the imagination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305817-take-a-closer-look-at-siamese-buddhist-murals/

 

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Govt to Deliver Policy Statement on Sept 11-12

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 7 (TNA) – House Speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha has scheduled the declaration of the government’s policy statement to Parliament on Sept 11-12, or 30 hours in total.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305818-govt-to-deliver-policy-statement-on-sept-11-12/

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Cash crackdown: Thai government’s e-payment pledge to curb corruption

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed yesterday that the Thai government is set to implement e-payments across the state sector as a pivotal strategy to tackle the rampant issue of corruption. The announcement was made at an Anti-Corruption Day event organised by the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT), which the prime minister chaired.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305819-cash-crackdown-thai-government’s-e-payment-pledge-to-curb-corruption/

 

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Government plans 2-baht tax cut to fuel price drop below 30 baht per litre

 

Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash

 

The Excise Department is preparing a proposal to reduce diesel tax by 2 baht per litre and aiming to lower the retail price of diesel to less than 30 baht per litre according to the newly formed government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305821-government-plans-2-baht-tax-cut-to-fuel-price-drop-below-30-baht-per-litre/

 

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Jomtien Beach Fishermen Acknowledge Disorganization, Promise Improvements

 

 

Local fishermen in Jomtien have pledged improvements, after they faced heavy complaints regarding the uncleanliness of Jomtien Beach, particularly in the area where they have brought their boats ashore and set up a temporary seafood market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305822-jomtien-beach-fishermen-acknowledge-disorganization-promise-improvements/

 

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New industry minister’s vision for industrial development

 

Industry Minister Pimpatra Wichaikul

 

Despite being a first-time minister, Pimpatra Wichaikul appears to be well-equipped to deal with the challenges and knows what policies need to be implemented in the first three months to push industry as the main engine for economic growth.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305826-new-industry-minister’s-vision-for-industrial-development/

 

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Move Forward MP falsely accused of stealing food from parliament

 

 

Parliament has, for a long time, provided free meals for parliamentary officials, MPs and senators, but public attention has been drawn to alleged irregularities by an MP, from the Bhumjaithai party, who took a photo of Move Forward MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn taking home some food from the canteen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305827-move-forward-mp-falsely-accused-of-stealing-food-from-parliament/

 

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JSCCIB to discuss Chinese goods influx and revise Thai economic forecasts

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is preparing to discuss new economic challenges such as the influx of Chinese merchandise. The committee aims to formulate a fresh economic proposal for the Srettha Thavisin Pheu Thai Party-led government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305828-jsccib-to-discuss-chinese-goods-influx-and-revise-thai-economic-forecasts/

 

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Malaysian tourist’s Bangkok kidnap nightmare with a twist

 

Photo via Facebook/ Andrew Tong

 

A Malaysian tourist recently shared a harrowing experience while travelling in Bangkok, accusing a Thai ride-hailing driver of attempting to kidnap him and his four friends for a human trafficking gang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305830-malaysian-tourist’s-bangkok-kidnap-nightmare-with-a-twist/

 

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Bang Saen Sea Dyed Green by Plankton Bloom, Many Dead Fish Found

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

Bang Saen Beach in Chonburi is once again experiencing the plankton bloom phenomenon that has turned the water green and caused a foul odor.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305833-bang-saen-sea-dyed-green-by-plankton-bloom-many-dead-fish-found/

 

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Drunk daughter sets fire to Mother in Isaan after sobriety plea

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A drunk woman set fire to her 73 year old mother at a house in the Nong Hong district in Isaan province of Buriram after her mum urged her and her husband to stop drinking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305834-drunk-daughter-sets-fire-to-mother-in-isaan-after-sobriety-plea/

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High-speed pickup collides with trailer in Khon Kaen, killing two instantly

 

Picture courtesy of Dailynews

 

A high-speed pickup truck collided with a trailer truck attempting a U-turn, killing two people instantly. The pickup driver, an employee delivering goods, and an unidentified passenger died at the scene. The incident occurred at 3am yesterday, near the Makro shopping centre, Chum Phae district, Khon Kaen province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305835-high-speed-pickup-collides-with-trailer-in-khon-kaen-killing-two-instantly/

 

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Kalasin’s disaster team saves tree-clinging locals in N.E. Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Kalasin’s Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office swiftly came to the aid of locals trapped by flash floods, stuck to trees for up to 14 hours in northeastern Thailand. The local government, led by Thanaset Chaisongkramthanatat, the Mayor of Kuchinarai, called on officials to stay alert and assist affected citizens. Ongoing rainfall has already resulted in flash floods across four districts, significantly impacting agricultural areas and submerging roads.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305836-kalasin’s-disaster-team-saves-tree-clinging-locals-in-ne-thailand/

 

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Thai woman’s life snapped by mysterious gunshot

 

Photo via Facebook/ MGR Online อีสานบ้านเฮา

 

A woman tragically lost her life to a mysterious gunshot while she was fishing with her husband and a friend near a rice field in the Isaan province of Buriram.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305837-thai-woman’s-life-snapped-by-mysterious-gunshot/

 

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Fortune-teller’s underwater prediction sparks search

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A local fortune-teller prophecised that a missing 68 year old Thai man, who mysteriously disappeared from his home in Buriram, northeast Thailand, was underwater. The local fortune-teller’s claims prompted villagers and rescue teams to search both underwater and on land.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305838-fortune-teller’s-underwater-prediction-sparks-search/

 

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Party-goer’s predawn plunge: Drunk biker crashes into 5-metre pit

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young biker returning from a party at 4am today, suspected of being drunk while driving, ignored warnings and crashed his motorcycle into a 5-metre deep concrete pit. The incident occurred beneath a bridge in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi. The driver, from Suphan Buri province, was found unconscious and reportedly drunk at the bottom of the pit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305839-party-goer’s-predawn-plunge-drunk-biker-crashes-into-5-metre-pit/

 

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ONWR chief dives into Phuket’s watery challenge

 

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

 

The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) Secretary-General visited Phuket to see if he could manage to solve the popular Thai island’s daily wastewater conundrum. Phuket has to deal with about 55,000 cubic metres of wastewater daily.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305840-onwr-chief-dives-into-phuket’s-watery-challenge/

 

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Cutting connections: Thai love triangle leads to sharp conflict

 

Photo via Facebook/ Preya Pimpim via ที่นี่...เวียงแหง

 

A Thai woman filed a complaint with the police stating that her friend, and husband’s mistress, attacked her with a knife in the Wiang Hang district of Chaing Mai. The woman also claims that she was attacked by her husband and the mistress’s son.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305841-cutting-connections-thai-love-triangle-leads-to-sharp-conflict/

 

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