THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 15 September 2023

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Nan Airport Plans Runway Extension to Welcome More Flights

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

NAN (NNT) - Nan Airport has announced an expansion project to extend its runway from its current 2,000 meters to 2,500 meters, aiming to support short-haul international flights in the future, particularly from China, and facilitate domestic flights between Nan and Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306704-nan-airport-plans-runway-extension-to-welcome-more-flights/

 

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Police at Kamnan Nok’s house lied to investigators : Pol Gen Surachate
 

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan

 

All the police officers who were at the house of murder suspect, Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, when one highway police officer was killed and another was injured, failed to tell the truth about the incident when they gave their statements to investigators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306706-police-at-kamnan-nok’s-house-lied-to-investigators-pol-gen-surachate/

 

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Teachers Slams Free Tablet Scheme, Want More Teachers Hired
by TNR Staff

 

A composite photo showing Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob with a tablet computer next to him. Credit: Matichon

 

JUST AS Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob moved to relaunch the Yingluck Shinawatra government’s project of distributing free tablet computers to all students and teachers nationwide a large number of teachers pointed out that this scheme was not that effective when carried out almost a decade ago and it would be better to use the budget to hire more teaching staff, Amarin TV said today (Sep. 15).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306688-thai-education-ministry-‘tablets’-a-bright-future-bringing-equality-to-classrooms/?do=findComment&comment=18350457

 

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Move Forward party leader quits
 

 

Pita Limjaroenrat has decided to step down as leader of the Move Forward party, paving the way for its committee to select his replacement, who will also become the leader of the Opposition in parliament.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306703-pita-resigns-as-mfp-leader/?do=findComment&comment=18350468

 

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Digital wallet and debt moratoria schemes should not be for all : BoT governor

 

 

Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has suggested that the “digital wallet” scheme should target certain people, instead of all Thais who are 16 and older, while debt a moratorium for all indebted farmers should also be selective.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306710-digital-wallet-and-debt-moratoria-schemes-should-not-be-for-all-bot-governor/

 

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Move Forward accuses Srettha government of overspending

 

 

Move Forward party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul has accused the government of overspending by resorting to borrowing an additional 130 billion baht to partially fund the 560 billion baht digital wallet scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306722-move-forward-accuses-srettha-government-of-overspending/

 

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Farmers advised again to skip a rice crop cycle after harvest in October

 

 

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has repeated its strong advice to rice farmers not to plant a crop after the harvest in October and November this year, due to the water shortage as a result of the extended El Niño, which is expected to intensify and drag on until early next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306723-farmers-advised-again-to-skip-a-rice-crop-cycle-after-harvest-in-october/

 

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Consumer Confidence Rises After New Government Formation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Consumer confidence in Thailand saw an improvement in August following the swift formation of the new government, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306724-consumer-confidence-rises-after-new-government-formation/

 

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Photographer Accused of Installing Hidden Camera in Bathroom

 

Photo: Chamnanwut Sukhumwanit

 

BANGKOK, Sept 15 (TNA) – A former Japanese-style idol has filed a complaint against a freelance photographer for allegedly secretly recording her in a bathroom at a studio.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306726-photographer-accused-of-installing-hidden-camera-in-bathroom/

 

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Minimum Wage Increase to Be Proposed to Cabinet This Month

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 15 (TNA) – The Ministry of Labor is making headway on a crucial proposal to adjust the minimum wage rates and enhance workforce productivity ahead of the Cabinet meeting scheduled for September 25.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306727-minimum-wage-increase-to-be-proposed-to-cabinet-this-month/

 

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Chinese embassy applauds visa-free ‘tour-de-force’ to revive Thai tourism

 

Photo by Frida Aguilar Estrada on Unsplash

 

The Chinese embassy expressed gratitude towards the Thai government’s visa-free policy, anticipating it would encourage an influx of tourists from China and rejuvenate Thailand’s tourism industry. The embassy, in a Facebook post, conveyed the Chinese government’s support for the initiative but simultaneously emphasised the necessity for the Thai government to safeguard Chinese tourists during their stay.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306731-chinese-embassy-applauds-visa-free-‘tour-de-force’-to-revive-thai-tourism/

 

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Bangkok Special Prison seeks ‘checkup’ on ex-PM Thaksin at police hospital

 

Photo courtesy of Agencia EFE

 

Bangkok Special Prison is set to send an inquiry to the medical team at the Police Hospital about the condition of former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been receiving treatment there.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306732-bangkok-special-prison-seeks-‘checkup’-on-ex-pm-thaksin-at-police-hospital/

 

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Thai minister’s wife faces corruption charges over 20 million baht construction project

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Rodjana Kantinan, the spouse of Kriang Kantinan, Deputy Interior Minister and a member of the Pheu Thai Party, is currently under investigation for allegations of malfeasance surrounding a construction project. The project in question unfolded in 2012 during Rodjana’s tenure as the Mayor of Nakhon Ubon Ratchathani Municipality, situated within the Ubon Ratchathani province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306733-thai-minister’s-wife-faces-corruption-charges-over-20-million-baht-construction-project/

 

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Pedophile nabbed for rape attempt, plan thwarted by his impotence

 

Photo via Facebook/ อุบลราชธานี บ้านเฮา

 

Police officers arrested a 51 year old pedophile for attempting to rape an eight year old girl in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani. His plan to commit the sexual assault was reportedly thwarted by his impotence. The man attempted to evade arrest by hiding in his car but his plan failed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306737-pedophile-nabbed-for-rape-attempt-plan-thwarted-by-his-impotence/

 

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Phuket’s ‘Brother Helps Younger Brother’ initiative: Keeping lives afloat with recycled life jackets

 

Picture courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a bid to buoy up water safety standards in Phuket, the Phuket Regional Harbour Office has launched a heartwarming initiative with recycled life jackets aptly named Brother Helps Younger Brother. This campaign is steering towards recycling and repurposing marine equipment, particularly life jackets, to extend their serviceable life and save lives in potential accidents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306738-phuket’s-‘brother-helps-younger-brother’-initiative-keeping-lives-afloat-with-recycled-life-jackets/

 

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Crackdown on influential figures to begin in my home town of Uthai Thani : Chada

 

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised

 

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised has announced that the crackdown of Mafia-style influential figures in Thailand must start in his home province of Uthai Thani.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306744-crackdown-on-influential-figures-to-begin-in-my-home-town-of-uthai-thani-chada/

 

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PM spending weekend in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will spend this weekend in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, which are strongholds of the Pheu Thai party. He arrived at Mae Fah Luang airport in Chiang Rai at 12.45pm today (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306745-pm-spending-weekend-in-chiang-rai-and-chiang-mai/

 

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Shootings at Kamnan Nok’s house were planned : Deputy national police chief

 

 

Someone appears to have pulled the plug on two CCTV servers at the house of Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan Nok”, shortly before the shooting on the night of July 6, suggesting the attack on the two highway police officers was planned, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306746-shootings-at-kamnan-nok’s-house-were-planned-deputy-national-police-chief/

 

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Bangkok painted with the colours of Japan

 

A buzzing street of Thaniya known for Japanese community in Bangkok. (© iStock)

 

Japanese culture has a huge influence on Bangkok.

 

Apart from learning about Thai culture and cuisine, foreigners visiting the country can also explore many other Asian cultures, including Japanese. This offers a broader appeal, not just for food lovers but also for adventurers. For those seeking to experience the diversity of Japanese culture, without having to travel across the continent, Bangkok is home to some diverse neighbourhoods, where one can experience everything, from culture to cuisine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306750-bangkok-painted-with-the-colours-of-japan/

 

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