THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 22 September 2023

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Speaking in New York, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that his government will amend the law on cannabis, to restrict its use to medical purposes and to control retail cannabis outlets, within six months.

 

Thai PM says use of cannabis must be regulated within six months

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307218-thai-pm-says-use-of-cannabis-must-be-regulated-within-six-months/

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Thai PM sees a role for Thaksin when he gets out of jail

 

 

Yes, you heard right. In a recent interview at the UN General Assembly in New York, Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, indicated his willingness to involve the former Prime Minister, then fugitive, now inmate, Thaksin Shinawatra in the government once he is released from prison.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307199-thai-pm-sees-a-role-for-thaksin-when-he-gets-out-of-jail/

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Anything About Thaksin’s Surgery Remains A Mystery: Justice Minister
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

JUSTICE MINISTER TAWEE Sodsong yesterday (Sep.21) admitted that details of a recent surgery of de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convicted inmate Thaksin Shinawatra at Police Hospital still remain a mystery to him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307230-anything-about-thaksin’s-surgery-remains-a-mystery-justice-minister/

 

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Russian Man Returns Home After Living at the Phuket Airport for 14 Days
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Russian man has returned home after he stayed at the Phuket International Airport for 14 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307231-russian-man-returns-home-after-living-at-the-phuket-airport-for-14-days/

 

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Prisons boss confirms that the man being held in jail is the real Kamnan Nok to counter rumours
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

 

The case could lift the lid on corruption in Thailand and the insidious nature of such corruption which cross-pollinates among government agencies.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307233-prisons-boss-confirms-that-the-man-being-held-in-jail-is-the-real-kamnan-nok-to-counter-rumours/

 

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Nigerian Man Arrested for Selling Cocaine, Hiding Drugs in Chocolate Box

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On September 21, 2023, under the command of top Thai police officers, a joint operation involving various law enforcement agencies successfully apprehended a young Nigerian national named Mr. Solomon Onu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307236-nigerian-man-arrested-for-selling-cocaine-hiding-drugs-in-chocolate-box/

 

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Thai Immigration Crackdown on Unauthorized Migrant Workers in Restaurant Raids

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On September 21, 2023, the Immigration Office in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand, launched a crackdown on undocumented foreign laborers working secretly in local restaurants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307237-thai-immigration-crackdown-on-unauthorized-migrant-workers-in-restaurant-raids/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 22 September 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307239-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-22-september-2023/

 

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New visa-free measures for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists expected to boost tourism in Prachuap Khiri Khan
By Online Reporter

 

 

The Tourism Business Association of Prachuap Khiri Khan has expressed confidence that the recent visa exemption for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists will positively impact tourism across all eight districts of the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307247-new-visa-free-measures-for-chinese-and-kazakhstani-tourists-expected-to-boost-tourism-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Thai navy seeks approval for Chinese submarine purchase amidst budget concerns
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Youtube

 

The Thai navy, under the command of Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, has confirmed plans to seek governmental approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine, equipped with a Chinese-made engine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307248-thai-navy-seeks-approval-for-chinese-submarine-purchase-amidst-budget-concerns/

 

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Baht depreciation expected to deepen amid global market volatility
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Freepik

 

Financial experts are predicting a further depreciation of the baht throughout this month and next, due to the increased volatility in the global money and capital markets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307250-baht-depreciation-expected-to-deepen-amid-global-market-volatility/

 

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Nothing is impossible for a woman – Piliwan Pimpoolad
By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World

 

 

“When I was a girl, I was bullied from head to toe; for my square face, my flat nose and my dark skin. People back in my hometown consider my face to be ugly, but I never fought back. I just smiled, kept calm, and told myself that, one day, I will prove to you all that this kind of face will make me powerful, but I just didn’t know when.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307253-nothing-is-impossible-for-a-woman-–-piliwan-pimpoolad/

 

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Handsome traffic officer’s viral photo drives social media frenzy in Thailand

by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of งานจราจร สถานีตำรวจภูธรเมืองพิษณุโลก (Facebook).

 

A traffic officer’s photograph from the Facebook page of Phitsanulok City Police Station Traffic Department has gone viral, attributing its popularity to the officer’s good looks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307254-handsome-traffic-officer’s-viral-photo-drives-social-media-frenzy-in-thailand/

 

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Thaksin could become government advisor : Srettha

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be assigned an advisory role in his government, once he completes his time in prison.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307199-thai-pm-sees-a-role-for-thaksin-when-he-gets-out-of-jail/?do=findComment&comment=18365752

 

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Small businesses in limbo as BJT says it will not challenge PT marijuana policy
by Arun Saronchai

 

Just over a year after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced a dramatic policy shift.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307218-thai-pm-says-use-of-cannabis-must-be-regulated-within-six-months/?do=findComment&comment=18365776

 

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Parking pickle: Bangkok condo resident slapped with 20,000 baht fine
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of iStock.

 

A Bangkok resident has been hit a hefty fine of 20,000 baht after leaving her car parked in the condo’s parking lot for 20 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307259-parking-pickle-bangkok-condo-resident-slapped-with-20000-baht-fine/

 

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Design disability disaster: Thailand’s online critique on wheelchair walkway accessibility
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of @RedSkullxxx (Twitter/X)

 

The online community in Thailand is buzzing with criticism, following the sharing of a photo depicting a poorly designed walkway for people with disabilities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307261-design-disability-disaster-thailand’s-online-critique-on-wheelchair-walkway-accessibility/

 

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Thai PM says c***bis rules to change, Thaksin to have a government role? : Tim Newton Today - Sep 22

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307264-thai-pm-says-cbis-rules-to-change-thaksin-to-have-a-government-role-tim-newton-today-sep-22/

 

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Thai Police Awarded for Anti-Crime Cooperation by China
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police was honored with the Gold Great Wall Commemorative Award at an international crime prevention conference held in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. The accolade acknowledges exemplary cooperation between the two countries in combating transnational crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307266-thai-police-awarded-for-anti-crime-cooperation-by-china/

 

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Heartbroken British mother accuses Thai officials of ‘lies’ in son’s alleged suicide in Thailand
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of ITV screengrab.

 

A British mother slammed the Thai authorities as “liars” after they informed her of her son’s alleged suicide in Thailand. Darnel Kimbia was reportedly found dead in a Bangkok car park on Sukhumvit Soi 50 on Thursday, September 7 with a suicide note lying by his side.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307269-heartbroken-british-mother-accuses-thai-officials-of-‘lies’-in-son’s-alleged-suicide-in-thailand/

 

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Telltale signs to come from leadership changes 
 

Move Forward secretary general Chaithawat Tulathon

The most lethal weapon has to be able to fly under the radar and pack a big punch. Chaithawat Tulathon is better than other candidates for the Move Forward Party’s helm in that regard, after Pita Limjaroenrat followed Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit into the parallel world of Thai politics. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307270-telltale-signs-to-come-from-leadership-changes/

 

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Overstaying Indian man requests extension to spend budget before he’s deported
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ พัทลุงนิวส์ออนไลน์

 

Thai Immigration Police arrested an Indian man in the southern province of Phattalung for overstaying his visa by over five months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307271-overstaying-indian-man-requests-extension-to-spend-budget-before-hes-deported/

 

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PM asks Microsoft to invest in regional data centre in Thailand
 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Microsoft to invest in developing Thailand as a regional data centre during an informal discussion with Microsoft executives in New York on Thursday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307273-pm-asks-microsoft-to-invest-in-regional-data-centre-in-thailand/

 

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PM admits political divide in Thailand is difficult to tackle

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Thai people living in the United States that the country’s political conflict is a matter of serious concern which is difficult and may take time to resolve.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307274-pm-admits-political-divide-in-thailand-is-difficult-to-tackle/

 

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Gordon Ramsay’s group set to open 14 restaurants in Thailand
By Online Reporter

 

 

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has announced a new multi restaurant partnership with Thailand’s leading lifestyle operator, TANACHIRA Group.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307275-gordon-ramsay’s-group-set-to-open-14-restaurants-in-thailand/

 

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105,000 baht windfall goes downhill: Thai man’s road to trouble after purse find
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

Police arrested a Thai man who discovered 105,000 baht in a purse on the road behind a hospital in the central province of Nakhon Sawan and spent it on drugs, gambling, a new motorcycle and a new mobile phone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307278-105000-baht-windfall-goes-downhill-thai-man’s-road-to-trouble-after-purse-find/

 

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Thailand’s new PM holds talks with Tesla chief Musk

 

 

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday he held talks with Tesla TSLA.O chief Elon Musk during a visit to New York and they discussed the electric vehicle industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307284-thailand’s-new-pm-holds-talks-with-tesla-chief-musk/

 

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Red Line train fare to be reduced to Bt20 by New Year

 

 

The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) board agreed yesterday (Thursday) to cut the fare on the Taling Chan-Bang Sue-Rangsit Red Line train service to 20 baht, from a maximum of Bt42, tentatively by the New Year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307285-red-line-train-fare-to-be-reduced-to-bt20-by-new-year/

 

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We miss you, Uncle Tu : Thanakorn

 

 

It has been almost a month since former Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left the public eye, when he left office in late August.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307287-we-miss-you-uncle-tu-thanakorn/

 

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US president congratulates Srettha on assuming office as Thailand’s prime minister

 

US President Joe Biden addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19.//AFP

 

Thailand and the United States will further enhance Thai-US relations and trade development, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin after he briefly met US President Joe Biden in New York.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307288-us-president-congratulates-srettha-on-assuming-office-as-thailand’s-prime-minister/