THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 14 September 2023

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An American man asked netizens for advice on what to do after his Thai girlfriend’s family demanded a million baht dowry, known as sinsod in Thailand. He said he loved her very much but was not a foolish farang.

 

American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306541-american-man-faces-dilemma-as-thai-girlfriend’s-parents-demand-1-million-baht-dowry/

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Petition submitted to PM to have Thaksin returned to prison
 

Convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra

A political network filed a petition with the prime minister on Wednesday, calling for convicted Thaksin Shinawatra to be returned to prison from the hospital where he has been since the night of his first day of incarceration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306489-petition-submitted-to-pm-to-have-thaksin-returned-to-prison/

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Thailand welcomes nearly 18.5 million tourists in 2023

 

Flickr/Rui

 

Nearly 18.5 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand so far this year, with the Malaysians leading the way. Of the total number of foreign tourists to visit the kingdom this year, 3 million were Malaysian.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306513-thailand-welcomes-nearly-185-million-tourists-in-2023/

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Again! Tourist’s Shoe Gets Stuck At Airport Moving Walkway
by TNR Staff

 

Screengrab image showing the tourist’s shoe stuck in a Suvarnabhumi Airport moving walkway. Photos: Sanook.com

 

TAKING place again just two and half months after a woman’s left leg was severed till the knee by a moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport was a scary moment for a tourist when his shoe got jammed in a travelator at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Sanook.com said yesterday (Sep. 13).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306552-again-tourist’s-shoe-gets-stuck-at-airport-moving-walkway/

 

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Overstaying Algerian Arrested in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – An Algerian man was arrested near Chalong Police Station for 193 days of overstay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306553-overstaying-algerian-arrested-in-phuket/

 

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Phuket Immigration Investigate Illegal Russian Worker Allegations
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Immigration inspected a company in Phuket after they were notified that there was allegedly a Russian person working there illegally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306554-phuket-immigration-investigate-illegal-russian-worker-allegations/

 

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Foreign Tourists Marvel as 52 Baby Turtles Emerge on Koh Tao

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On September 13, in Surat Thani province, members of the Turtle Conservation Association on Koh Pha Ngan received a report from staff at the Koh Tao Resort, Nai Thon Beach, Group 2, Koh Tao, that the first baby turtles from Mother Thongdee's second nest had emerged from their eggs since the morning of September 11, 2023, from a total of 3 nests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306557-foreign-tourists-marvel-as-52-baby-turtles-emerge-on-koh-tao/

 

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Newly Promoted Manager's Life Tragically Cut Short as Car Plunges into Canal

 

 

In a deeply sorrowful turn of events, a recently promoted manager's life was abruptly taken when his vehicle swerved off the road and submerged into a canal. This incident occurred just days after he had celebrated his hard-earned promotion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306558-newly-promoted-managers-life-tragically-cut-short-as-car-plunges-into-canal/

 

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Horrific Motorcycle Head-On Collision with Truck in Rayong Province

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a spine-chilling incident on September 13th, 2023, a young motorcyclist racing on his high-powered bike met with a catastrophic accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306559-horrific-motorcycle-head-on-collision-with-truck-in-rayong-province/

 

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Crane Falls on Trailer Truck at Under Construction Mall in Chalong, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong – A crane fell down and hit a trailer truck inside an under-construction area of a mall in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306561-crane-falls-on-trailer-truck-at-under-construction-mall-in-chalong-phuket/

 

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Wanted Chinese Suspect Arrested in Phuket for Billions of Baht in Alleged Fraud in China
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket - A wanted Chinese suspect who allegedly created fake documents to borrow money resulting in 5.6 billon Baht in damages was arrested in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306562-wanted-chinese-suspect-arrested-in-phuket-for-billions-of-baht-in-alleged-fraud-in-china/

 

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Government’s plans to court China ignores economic realities; puts Thailand at geopolitical risk
by Arun Saronchai

In economics and diplomacy, decisions can’t be made lightly—especially when they have far-reaching implications for a country’s economic and geopolitical stability.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306563-government’s-plans-to-court-china-ignores-economic-realities-puts-thailand-at-geopolitical-risk/

 

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Local corruption linked to the police under the spotlight after officer’s murder in Nakhon Pathom
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn (centre) briefed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday on the probe into the murder of a senior police officer believed to have been directed by Nakhon Pathom Kamnan Praween Chankhlai (left) on Wednesday, 6th September which was followed the next day by the suspected suicide of his superior, Police Colonel Vachira Yaothaisong on Monday afternoon (right).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306564-local-corruption-linked-to-the-police-under-the-spotlight-after-officer’s-murder-in-nakhon-pathom/

 

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Anutin Appoints "Traisulee Traisanakul" as Secretary-General and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On September 13, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's Minister of Interior, selected Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul to serve as the Secretary-General and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306566-anutin-appoints-traisulee-traisanakul-as-secretary-general-and-spokesperson-of-the-ministry-of-interior/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM -Thursday 14 September 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306567-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-14-september-2023/

 

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New Defence Minister Suthin Klangsaen Faces Challenges on Day One in Office

 

 

Defence Minister Suthin Klangsaen began his first day in charge of the ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306571-new-defence-minister-suthin-klangsaen-faces-challenges-on-day-one-in-office/

 

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Thai men caught for 10 million baht motorway CCTV system shutdown theft
by Atima Homtientong 

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

Two men were nabbed by the police in Chon Buri for stealing power cables from the Pattaya–Rayong motorway, an act that led to the complete shutdown of the CCTV system along the inter-provincial highway last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306574-thai-men-caught-for-10-million-baht-motorway-cctv-system-shutdown-theft/

 

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Visa-free arrival for 2 countries, Samui's water shortage : Tim Newton Today - Sep 14

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306579-visa-free-arrival-for-2-countries-samuis-water-shortage-tim-newton-today-sep-14/

 

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Chiang Mai Airport plans massive expansion to accommodate 16.5 million travellers
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of The Nation.

 

Chiang Mai Airport is set to table its expansion proposal to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin during his scheduled visit this weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306580-chiang-mai-airport-plans-massive-expansion-to-accommodate-165-million-travellers/

 

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Ex-Convict Arrested in Sattahip After Multiple Restaurant Robberies

by Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sattahip — On September 13th, a serial thief was arrested for robbing several local restaurants in Sattahip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306582-ex-convict-arrested-in-sattahip-after-multiple-restaurant-robberies/

 

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Phaya bung magic strikes again as lottery hopefuls in Thailand conjure winning numbers
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

For over three hours, lottery enthusiasts performed good luck rituals at the legendary Phaya Bung hole, leading to the emergence of three full numerical digits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306585-phaya-bung-magic-strikes-again-as-lottery-hopefuls-in-thailand-conjure-winning-numbers/

 

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Thai-Indonesian Joint Operation Targets Major Drug Trafficking Network

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 14 (TNA) – Thai police join international operations to dismantle the drug network of “Fredy Pratama,” a major drug trafficker in Indonesia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306587-thai-indonesian-joint-operation-targets-major-drug-trafficking-network/

 

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Govt Steps Up Security Measures Ahead of Expected Tourism Surge
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - A meeting focusing on national security and tourism was recently convened in light of the temporary implementation of a visa-free policy for Chinese visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306588-govt-steps-up-security-measures-ahead-of-expected-tourism-surge/

 

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Special Panel Formed to Address El Nio Impact
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai prime minister has called for the establishment of a special committee tasked with preparing for and mitigating the effects of the El Ni?o weather phenomenon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306589-special-panel-formed-to-address-el-nio-impact/

 

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Lampang girl, 9, sexually assaulted by teacher: Harrowing incident sparks outrage

 

 

A nine year old girl in Lampang province was reportedly sexually assaulted in a school restroom by a 28 year old male teacher from another institution. The sexual assault was brought to the attention of the police yesterday by the victim’s mother, a 28 year old Lampang resident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306595-lampang-girl-9-sexually-assaulted-by-teacher-harrowing-incident-sparks-outrage/

 

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Wild west drama unfolds at Samui Airport: Minibus driver shoots Grab driver in fiery clash
Photo of Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via ThaiRath.

 

Samui International Airport in the southern province of Surat Thani turned into a scene from a Western movie after a minibus driver shot a Grab driver following a heated dispute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306597-wild-west-drama-unfolds-at-samui-airport-minibus-driver-shoots-grab-driver-in-fiery-clash/

 

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Kamnan Nok scandal lifts lid on Thai bureaucracy’s corruption crisis
 

 

An unprecedented shooting that killed one police officer and left another wounded in Nakhon Pathom province has exposed ugly corruption in Thailand’s police force and public services in general.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306603-kamnan-nok-scandal-lifts-lid-on-thai-bureaucracy’s-corruption-crisis/

 

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Firearm amnesty: Illegal Thai gun owners given 30 days to ‘trigger’ compliance
by Mitch Connor 

 

(Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb) courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

In an attempt to crackdown on illegal firearm possession, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin drafted a 30-day amnesty for gun owners without permits. They now have a month to turn in these firearms at any police station before stricter enforcement measures are applied.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306605-firearm-amnesty-illegal-thai-gun-owners-given-30-days-to-‘trigger’-compliance/

 

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Brief details of “Kamnan Nok’s” extensive construction business

 

 

Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok, operates two construction firms, P. Phatanarungrod and P. Raweekanok, which have won contracts in 1,544 construction projects in 11 provinces combined. These contracts have been worth 7 billion baht since 2011, according to police investigation reports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306615-brief-details-of-“kamnan-nok’s”-extensive-construction-business/

 

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Court dismisses call for dissolution of Move Forward, Prachachat and Fair

 

 

The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition, demanding the dissolution of the Move Forward, Prachachat and Fair parties on charges of separatism and attempting to overthrow the democratic system through amendments to the Constitution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306616-court-dismisses-call-for-dissolution-of-move-forward-prachachat-and-fair/