THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 21 September 2023

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A taxi driver in Bangkok returned a stack of banknotes totaling 52,000 Baht to a female Chinese tourist. The latter accidentally left the money in the back seat of the honest driver’s car.

 

Bangkok Taxi Chauffeur Returns 52,000 Baht Cash to Chinese Tourist

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307119-bangkok-taxi-chauffeur-returns-52000-baht-cash-to-chinese-tourist/

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Thai baht plummets against the US$

 

 

The Thai baht has plummeted to its lowest level against the USD since November last year, driven by concerns of ‘stagflation’ in countries that heavily rely on energy imports. That includes Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307121-thai-baht-plummets-against-the-us/

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Three Overstaying Chinese Men Arrested in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Three Chinese men have been arrested in Thalang for 168 days of overstaying.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307142-three-overstaying-chinese-men-arrested-in-phuket/

 

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Patong Driver Ends Up Stuck in the Sea on Patong Beach- VIDEO
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A pickup truck got stuck in the water at Patong Beach when the driver supposedly was trying to get some sea water to help store seafood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307143-patong-driver-ends-up-stuck-in-the-sea-on-patong-beach-video/

 

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Taking flight: AOT’s 70-billion baht plan for new airport in Phang Nga takes off
Photo of Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online.

 

Airports of Thailand (AoT) is progressing with a 70 billion baht plan to construct an airport in Phang Nga, located north of Phuket, to cater to the growing tourist influx to the Andaman region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307144-taking-flight-aot’s-70-billion-baht-plan-for-new-airport-in-phang-nga-takes-off/

 

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Legendary Belgian Singer Lou Deprijck Who Wrote Pattaya, Pattaya Song Dies at 77
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Legendary Belgian singer Lou Deprijck, renowned for composing the 1970s punk hit “Ca plane pour moi,” and the iconic Pattaya, Pattaya song has passed away at the age of 77, as confirmed by his partner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307145-legendary-belgian-singer-lou-deprijck-who-wrote-pattaya-pattaya-song-dies-at-77/

 

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UPDATE: South Pattaya Gold Robber Arrested in South Korea
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — An armed gold robber, who made off with over one million baht worth of jewelry from the Aurora Gold Shop in South Pattaya, has finally been arrested in South Korea, Pattaya Police announced at today’s press conference.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307147-update-south-pattaya-gold-robber-arrested-in-south-korea/

 

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Thai Police dismantles 4 Hubs of Escort Websites Serving Foreigners

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK - On September 20, 2023, under the leadership of Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanthana Nuchcharoen, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, a joint operation led by Pol. Col. Pharakon Naphachoti, Deputy Commander of the 3rd Region Police Bureau, and other high-ranking officers successfully dismantled a criminal network operating escort websites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307148-thai-police-dismantles-4-hubs-of-escort-websites-serving-foreigners/

 

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Storm Hits Sriracha, Large Gas Station Sign Crushes Customer's Car, kills 1 person

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In Sriracha, a powerful storm wreaked havoc as it toppled a massive gas station sign onto a coffee shop, a noodle restaurant, and a convenience store.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307151-storm-hits-sriracha-large-gas-station-sign-crushes-customers-car-kills-1-person/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 21 September 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307153-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-21-september-2023/

 

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Proposed foreign income tax could harm small retail investors, warns Jitta CEO
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels

 

A call has been issued to the government to reconsider the proposed foreign income tax, which could significantly impact retail investors with overseas investments, according to Jitta Wealth Asset Management.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307155-proposed-foreign-income-tax-could-harm-small-retail-investors-warns-jitta-ceo/

 

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Intense rainfall warning for 49 Thai provinces: Bangkok to face severe impact
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Image by NA from Photo Images

 

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for intense rainfall, impacting 49 provinces, with 70% of these regions likely to be severely affected. Bangkok is anticipated to bear the full brunt of the storms.

 

Fuull story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307157-intense-rainfall-warning-for-49-thai-provinces-bangkok-to-face-severe-impact/

 

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Thailand’s Student Loan Fund expands reach to address ageing society needs
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by monthirayodtiwong

 

The Student Loan Fund (SLF) in Thailand, managed by Chainarong Katchapanan, has announced its plans to extend its loan services to all working-age adults, aged between 18 and 65.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307159-thailand’s-student-loan-fund-expands-reach-to-address-ageing-society-needs/

 

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Sadistic Thai father confesses to killing five children in chilling case
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ที่นี่บ้านน้ำพุ

 

Police officers further questioned the sadistic Thai father who brutally murdered his two year old daughter and confessed to the abuse and killing of four more of his five children from another marriage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307162-sadistic-thai-father-confesses-to-killing-five-children-in-chilling-case/

 

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Thai Smile Bus plans to add over 1,000 electric vehicles to its fleet by 2023
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Image by Mehaniq

 

Thai Smile Bus, a leading public transportation company utilising clean energy, plans to introduce an additional 1,083 electric buses (EV) to its fleet by next year, according to the company’s CEO, Kulapatsorn Wongmajarabhin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307164-thai-smile-bus-plans-to-add-over-1000-electric-vehicles-to-its-fleet-by-2023/

 

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Thai baht tanks, another Thai serial killer : Tim Newton Today - Sep 21

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307165-thai-baht-tanks-another-thai-serial-killer-tim-newton-today-sep-21/

 

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Pattaya Set to Host Loma Run 2023 This Weekend
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: LOMA RUN On The Beach 2023

Pattaya — The City of Pattaya is scheduled to host the popular charity event, “Loma Run on The Beach”, on Jomtien Beach on September 24th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307166-pattaya-set-to-host-loma-run-2023-this-weekend/

 

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Thai woman issues warning after naked woman breaks into her house in Krabi to watch TV (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai woman issued a warning to residents of Ao Luek district in the southern province of Krabi after a naked woman broke into her house to watch television.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307167-thai-woman-issues-warning-after-naked-woman-breaks-into-her-house-in-krabi-to-watch-tv-video/

 

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Commerce Min Expedites Efforts to Reduce Living Costs
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Efforts to alleviate the financial burden on citizens have become a government priority.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307168-commerce-min-expedites-efforts-to-reduce-living-costs/

 

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1 killed and 1 injured in sign collapse at petrol station in Chon Buri
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ อาสาสมัครบรรเทาสาธารณภัยแห่งประเทศไทย ธน34-00 ฐานบุญวิภา

 

Tragedy struck in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province, after thunder and lightning struck an enormous advertising sign at a PTT petrol station, causing it to collapse and kill a pickup driver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307151-storm-hits-sriracha-large-gas-station-sign-crushes-customers-car-kills-1-person/?do=findComment&comment=18363232

 

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Thai economy to be driven by private consumption, tourism in 2023

by Alex Morgan

 

Image courtesy of Tim Leelahaphan, Instagram.

 

Stimulating private consumption is a reasonable strategy for the government to maintain economic growth amidst global uncertainties, according to Tim Leelahaphan, an economist at Standard Chartered Bank Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307169-thai-economy-to-be-driven-by-private-consumption-tourism-in-2023/

 

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Thailand biz shields up: Low cyberattacks, high cybersecurity worries in ASEAN
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of FLY:D, Unsplash.

 

In the past year, Thai corporations experienced the lowest number of disruptive cyberattacks among ASEAN nations, with only 22% reporting an increase in incidents by 50% or more, according to a recent survey by global cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307170-thailand-biz-shields-up-low-cyberattacks-high-cybersecurity-worries-in-asean/

 

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Thailand Donates Funds for Flood Recovery in Libya

 

Photo Cr. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

BANGKOK, Sept 21 (TNA) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs donated funds to support humanitarian assistance following the floods in Libya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307172-thailand-donates-funds-for-flood-recovery-in-libya/

 

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Bones found buried on wasteland in Bangkok in search for children’s remains

 

 

Police found two pieces of bone buried on vacant land behind a petrol station in Phahonyothin Soi 56 in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307162-sadistic-thai-father-confesses-to-killing-five-children-in-chilling-case/?do=findComment&comment=18363559

 

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Mind the gap! Bangkok BTS Skytrain startles passengers with open-door drama
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of @star111042 TikTok

 

A video clip of a Bangkok BTS Skytrain running with one of its doors wide open left passengers and netizens shocked. The footage, which quickly spread around the world online, was captured on a BTS Skytrain in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307176-mind-the-gap-bangkok-bts-skytrain-startles-passengers-with-open-door-drama/

 

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13 year old girl hides truth about giving birth to baby after being raped
by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ ปทุมธานี นิวส์ Pathum Thani News.

 

A 13 year old Thai girl lied to her family and the police after giving birth because she was ashamed of being raped. Fearing that her family would not accept the truth, the girl lied that she found a newborn baby abandoned in a market in the Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307177-13-year-old-girl-hides-truth-about-giving-birth-to-baby-after-being-raped/

 

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Shaky start: Chiang Rai rumbles with four earthquakes, but no harm done

by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Earthquake Observation Division.

 

Chiang Rai, a northern province in Thailand, experienced four minor earthquakes this morning, the most powerful registering a magnitude of 3.6. According to the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department, no damage or casualties have been reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307179-shaky-start-chiang-rai-rumbles-with-four-earthquakes-but-no-harm-done/

 

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Angry Woman Stabs Pattaya Hotel Worker in Front of Popular Mall for Calling Cop on Her
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An infuriated woman from Khon Kaen province stabbed the back of a hotel worker in Pattaya after the latter tried to call a cop on her for allegedly trying to enter a hotel without permission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307182-angry-woman-stabs-pattaya-hotel-worker-in-front-of-popular-mall-for-calling-cop-on-her/

 

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Pannika vows to stay in politics

 

File photo : Pannika Wanich

 

Pannika Wanich has vowed to stay engaged in political activities, despite being banned from election or appointment to political office for life by the Supreme Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307191-pannika-vows-to-stay-in-politics/

 

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Thailand and ASEAN ready to host World Cup 2034 : Srettha

 

Photo shows Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posing for a photo while FIFA president Gianni Infantino watching after their meeting on the sideline of UNGA conference in New York.

 

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has advised FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during their recent meeting, that Thailand and other ASEAN members will be ready to co-host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, if chosen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307192-thailand-and-asean-ready-to-host-world-cup-2034-srettha/