THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 26 September 2023

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Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn believes that the raid on his house this morning (Monday) was motivated by conflicts inside the Royal Thai Police.

 

Raid on my house is result of internal conflicts : Deputy national police chief Surachate

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307543-raid-on-my-house-is-result-of-internal-conflicts-deputy-national-police-chief-surachate/

 

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Thailand secures 10th spot in Asia Pacific in 2023 World Talent Ranking

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Thailand proudly claims the 10th position in the Asia Pacific region, according to the 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR) conducted by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The latest 2023 WTR report reveals Thailand’s respectable standing at 45th place among the 64 countries assessed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307520-thailand-secures-10th-spot-in-asia-pacific-in-2023-world-talent-ranking/

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OPINION: Why does victim-blaming persist in Thai culture?
 

 

If they were being stared at, who’s to blame? Women.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307545-opinion-why-does-victim-blaming-persist-in-thai-culture/

 

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Paetongtarn Likely To Be Named Pheu Thai Leader
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra campaigning prior to the May 14, 2023 general election. Photo: Matichon Weekly

 

PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA, daughter of de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convicted inmate Thaksin Shinawatra, will likely be named leader of the ruling party, said an outspoken Pheu Thai MP yesterday (Sep.25).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307546-paetongtarn-likely-to-be-named-pheu-thai-leader/

 

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Calls for clarification of new Tax regime which appears to target expat foreign income sources
by Joseph O' Connor

 

The announcement of a change to the tax code, with respect to taxation on the overseas income of foreigners who are resident in Thailand, is raising eyebrows and requires further clarification. Comments last week by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin that the measure addressed chronic inequality will not assuage fears that a move is afoot to increase the tax liability of foreigners living in Thailand, raising questions about passive and possibly retirement income in the future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307547-calls-for-clarification-of-new-tax-regime-which-appears-to-target-expat-foreign-income-sources/

 

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Police in hot water: 8 officers nabbed in online gambling network crackdown
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: aspbirds.org.

 

An investigation into an online gambling network has led to the issuance of arrest warrants for eight police officers suspected of managing gambling websites and profiting from them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307548-police-in-hot-water-8-officers-nabbed-in-online-gambling-network-crackdown/

 

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Young Thai Woman Killed, Foreign Man Missing, After Apparently Being Struck by Speedboat While Swimming at Koh Larn
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya/Koh Larn-A young Thai woman was killed and an unidentified foreign man was missing after apparently being struck by a speedboat while swimming off of Koh Larn last night, September 25th, 2023 at sunset.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307549-young-thai-woman-killed-foreign-man-missing-after-apparently-being-struck-by-speedboat-while-swimming-at-koh-larn/

 

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Phuket Man Arrested for Stealing Over 227,000 Baht in Cannabis and Cash
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong – A Thai man was arrested in Phuket after he stole cannabis, cannabis edibles, and cash worth in total 227,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307550-phuket-man-arrested-for-stealing-over-227000-baht-in-cannabis-and-cash/

 

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Deputy PM’s passport plea: Thai tourists seek visa-free voyage to Germany, EU
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is calling for visa-free travel privileges for Thai tourists travelling to Germany and other European Union (EU) countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307551-deputy-pm’s-passport-plea-thai-tourists-seek-visa-free-voyage-to-germany-eu/

 

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Indian Tour Guide Caught! Thai Police Apprehend Unauthorized Guide

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a covert operation, Thai tourism police apprehended an Indian man who had clandestinely entered Thailand to work as an unlicensed tour guide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307554-indian-tour-guide-caught-thai-police-apprehend-unauthorized-guide/

 

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Unearthed Ancient Bones in Udon Thani's Old Oil Palm Plantation

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Residents of Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, were stunned when they discovered ancient bones protruding from the ground in an old oil palm plantation after heavy rains eroded the sandy soil.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307555-unearthed-ancient-bones-in-udon-thanis-old-oil-palm-plantation/

 

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Opinion: Revitalizing Thailand’s economy through immigration policy reform
By Serichon

 

Thailand, under the new government of Srettha Thavisin, is at a pivotal moment in its economic history. After years of stability provided by traditional growth engines such as tourism and exports, the country is grappling with economic stagnation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307557-opinion-revitalizing-thailand’s-economy-through-immigration-policy-reform/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 26 September 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307559-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-26-september-2023/

 

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Thai retailers urge government to reassess import taxes on luxury goods
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by TRMK

 

The Thai government is being implored to reassess the import taxes imposed on luxury goods to mirror the tax rates in neighbouring countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307568-thai-retailers-urge-government-to-reassess-import-taxes-on-luxury-goods/

 

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Thailand rescue team’s deep dive: 73 year old Thai man saved from water tank peril
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวพิทักษ์ราษฎร์ ปราจีนบุรี

 

Satja Phutta Dham Thailand Rescue Team, in the central province of Prachin Buri, saved the life of a 73 year old Thai man who fell into a 3-metre deep water tank and was stuck there for over two hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307574-thailand-rescue-team’s-deep-dive-73-year-old-thai-man-saved-from-water-tank-peril/

 

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Thailand’s State Railway seeks 50 billion baht for expansions
by Mitch Connor

 

Image by Andrey Khrobostov

 

Thailand’s State Railway (SRT) is planning to request the cabinet’s approval for a funding amount exceeding 50 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307577-thailand’s-state-railway-seeks-50-billion-baht-for-expansions/

 

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Hotel worker accused of attacking female guest due to late payment
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Survive - สายไหมต้องรอด

 

A Thai woman accused a hotel worker in Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok, of attacking her for a late payment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307580-hotel-worker-accused-of-attacking-female-guest-due-to-late-payment/

 

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Monitor lizards’ amorous display in hospital car park sparks lottery number frenzy
by Samantha Rose

 

Photos taken from Bunthanya Wachirawongsarak's Facebook page.

 

A video clip of two large monitor lizards embracing each other in a hospital parking lot, before scurrying under a hospital bed, has been shared on Facebook by Bunthanya Wachirawongsarak. The clip was filmed while Bunthanya was waiting for her car insurance to be processed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307582-monitor-lizards’-amorous-display-in-hospital-car-park-sparks-lottery-number-frenzy/

 

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Raid on Surachate’s home is no ‘big joke’, foreigner missing off Koh Larn : Tim Newton Today - Sep 26

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307585-raid-on-surachate’s-home-is-no-‘big-joke’-foreigner-missing-off-koh-larn-tim-newton-today-sep-26/

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UPDATE: No Evidence Found on any Online Gambling Ring Connections to Thai Deputy National Police Chief
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

On September 25th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Voravat Watnakhonbancha, Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), made a revelation following the search of the residence of Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307543-raid-on-my-house-is-result-of-internal-conflicts-deputy-national-police-chief-surachate/?do=findComment&comment=18375645

 

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Big Joke caught partying with leading online gambling operator
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Nation

 

Further suspicion has been cast on the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, after a video recorded by a renowned Thai lawyer showed Big Joke singing with a leading online gambling operator at a party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307590-big-joke-caught-partying-with-leading-online-gambling-operator/

 

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Weather forecast: Storm to bring heavy rain across Thailand
by Samantha Rose 

 

Image by sethink from pixabay

 

Today’s weather shows a fading yet still potent storm set to pass through northern Thailand with heavy rains anticipated between September 26 and 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307591-weather-forecast-storm-to-bring-heavy-rain-across-thailand/

 

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Dr. Thira Analyzes the COVID-19 Situation in Thailand

 

 

Dr. Thira Woratanarat, a professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, shared his insights on the current COVID-19 situation in Thailand via Facebook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307593-dr-thira-analyzes-the-covid-19-situation-in-thailand/

 

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Tragic early morning crash claims life of young man on rain-soaked Thailand highway
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online.

 

A 26 year old man lost his life in a tragic crash when a pickup truck he was driving plunged into a ditch after hitting an electricity pole on the Asia Highway, Route 32, in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province today at 3am.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1307594-tragic-early-morning-crash-claims-life-of-young-man-on-rain-soaked-thailand-highway/

 

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Thailand’s DoPA cracks down on ‘influential figures’ in nationwide crime hunt
by Mitch Connor 

 

Image credit Chada Thaised (ชาดา ไทยเศรษฐ์) Facebook page.

 

The Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) in Thailand is vigorously working to identify individuals linked to criminal activities across the nation, revealed Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307595-thailand’s-dopa-cracks-down-on-‘influential-figures’-in-nationwide-crime-hunt/

 

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PM to Form Special Committee to Probe Recent Police Raids
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - An update on the police raids that have captivated national attention: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced today that an external committee will be set up to examine the recent searches carried out on the residence of Police General Surachate Hakparn, widely known as "Big Joke," the Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307599-pm-to-form-special-committee-to-probe-recent-police-raids/

 

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Eight police among 17 suspects allegedly involved in online gambling business
 

 

Eight police officers, including a division commander, are among 17 suspects, allegedly implicated in an illegal online gambling platform, “netflikroyal.com”, are now in police custody, following the “Big Cleaning Day” raids in Bangkok, Phetchaburi, Samut Prakan, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Saraburi by the Police Cyber Task Force (PCTF) on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307590-big-joke-caught-partying-with-leading-online-gambling-operator/?do=findComment&comment=18375968

 

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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be eligible for parole next year
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Sakchai Lalit via AP

 

Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for parole in February next year, 2024. The ex-PM will not have to wear the Electronic Monitoring (EM) bracelet and will be able to express his views on Thai politics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307602-former-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-to-be-eligible-for-parole-next-year/

 

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Thai FDA Confirms Safety of Imported Japanese Seafood
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reassured consumers that seafood imported from Japan remains safe for consumption, following rigorous testing for radioactivity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307604-thai-fda-confirms-safety-of-imported-japanese-seafood/

 

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PM appoints retired officials to probe police involvement in online gambling

 

 

Three retired senior government officials have been appointed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to investigate the scandal in which at least eight police officers, including a division commander, are suspected of involvement in an online gambling business.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307615-pm-appoints-retired-officials-to-probe-police-involvement-in-online-gambling/