THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 October 2023

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Former Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Denmark, H.E. Vichit Chitvimarn was on Saturday 7 October 2023 found murdered in a villa he had owned for a while but just recently moved into on Viphavadee Road in Bangkok.

 

Former Thai Ambassador to Denmark murdered
by Gregers Møller

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308670-former-thai-ambassador-to-denmark-murdered/

 

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Thailand’s statement on the incident in Israel on 7 October 2023

 

 

Following the unfortunate incident involving the deployment of unmanned combat aircraft and rockets from the Gaza Strip to attack Israel on 7 October 2023, the Royal Thai Government wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Israel on the unfortunate loss of lives and injuries from this inhumane and indiscriminate act.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1308615-thailand’s-statement-on-the-incident-in-israel-on-7-october-2023/

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10 To 12 Thais May Have Been Killed In Israel: Bhumtham
by TNR Staff

 

Top from left: Prommin Lertsuridej, Bhumtham Wechayachai and Jakkapong Sangmanee. Photo: Matichon

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER and acting Prime Minister Bhumtham Wechayachai said this afternoon (Oct. 8th} that while two Thais have been confirmed to have died in the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas gunmen it has been rumoured that as many as 10 to 12 Thais have been killed but this has not yet been confirmed, Matichon newspaper and MCOT said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308672-10-to-12-thais-may-have-been-killed-in-israel-bhumtham/

 

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Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol, whose ministry this week again put forward the implementation of the longstanding plan to introduce a tourism levy or fee with a new method to pay at airports and entry points using kiosks, a website and smartphone apps. The news comes as the ministry and the Siam Paragon Shopping Centre confirmed compensation payments to the families of the two murdered women in last Tuesday’s mass shooting and those injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308673-tourism-fee-fund-to-be-fast-tracked-after-payouts-to-families-in-the-siam-paragon-mass-shooting/

 

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Don Mueang airport travellator victim learning to walk with prosthetic leg

 

 

After three months of treatment and rehabilitation, including a period in an intensive care unit, Supornnee Kittirattana is now learning how to walk using her prosthetic leg, which she refers to as her “new leg”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308674-don-mueang-airport-travellator-victim-learning-to-walk-with-prosthetic-leg/

 

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Launch of Thailand’s THEOS-2 Earth observation satellite postponed

 

 

The launch of Thailand’s second Earth observation satellite, THEOS-2, scheduled at 8.36am (UTC +7) this morning (Saturday), was abruptly postponed after a “red” status warning appeared.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308675-launch-of-thailand’s-theos-2-earth-observation-satellite-postponed/

 

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Democrat demands probe into Thaksin’s hospital stay amid preferential treatment claims
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of ingshin 21 Instagram

 

Watchara Phetthong, a veteran Democrat and former Member of Parliament, urged the House panel overseeing police affairs to investigate the circumstances surrounding the hospitalisation of the ex-prime minister, 74 years old Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308676-democrat-demands-probe-into-thaksin’s-hospital-stay-amid-preferential-treatment-claims/

 

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Chada Admits Having 23 Guns In Private Possession

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DEPUTY INTERIOR MINISTER Chada Thaiset today (Oct.7) admitted to having as many as 23 handguns and rifles in his private possession.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308677-chada-admits-having-23-guns-in-private-possession/

 

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Teen Shooter’s Dad Bows At The Feet Of Myanmar Victim’s Mother
by TNR Staff

 

The moving scene at the funeral of Tawan, a Myanmar woman  killed by the teenage shooter. Photo: Sanook.com

 

THE FATHER of a 14-year-old suspect who went on a shooting spree in Siam Paragon mall last Tuesday (Oct. 3) killing two women, one from Myanmar and the other from China, was told upon bowing at the feet of the former’s mother during a funeral service in Nonthaburi that she was not angry with him, Sanook.com said last night (Oct. 7).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308678-teen-shooter’s-dad-bows-at-the-feet-of-myanmar-victim’s-mother/

 

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Pattaya Police Conduct Late-Night Inspections on Pattaya Beach
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pattaya — At 10:30 PM, on October 6th, 2023, officers from the Pattaya Police Station, Pattaya tourist police and relevant officers with more than 50 officers in total performed a field inspection on Pattaya Beach, searching for illegal objects and maintaining order.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308679-pattaya-police-conduct-late-night-inspections-on-pattaya-beach/

 

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Violent Clash Among Pattaya Youth Gangs Leaves Man With Finger Severed
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A chaotic clash between two youth gangs erupted at a Pattaya skatepark near Laem Bali Hai early this morning, October 8th. The incident resulted in one teenager having his finger severed and injuries to two others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308680-violent-clash-among-pattaya-youth-gangs-leaves-man-with-finger-severed/

 

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Pattaya Third Road Sinkhole Incident Prompts Safety Warning
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A relatively small sinkhole occurred on Pattaya Third Road, prompting a safety alert.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308681-pattaya-third-road-sinkhole-incident-prompts-safety-warning/

 

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Oil Leak in Laem Chabang Port Area Prompts Swift Cleanup Operation
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Laem Chabang—A dredger in the Laem Chabang Port Project Phase 3 Harbor has an oil leak impacting the nearby ocean.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308683-oil-leak-in-laem-chabang-port-area-prompts-swift-cleanup-operation/

 

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Accused gambling MP sits on Anti-Corruption Committee, claims Thai Patriots Network leader
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of bangkokbiznews

 

Srisuwan Janya, the leader of the Thai Patriots Network, revealed that a member of Ratchaburi’s House of Representatives, previously accused of gambling in a viral video, sits on the Anti-Corruption Committee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308684-accused-gambling-mp-sits-on-anti-corruption-committee-claims-thai-patriots-network-leader/

 

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Ex-Thai PM Yingluck Condemns Violence in the Middle East

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On a late afternoon of October 8, Yingluck Shinawatra, who once helmed Thailand as Prime Minister, publicly aired her sentiments on the escalating crisis unfolding in the Middle East.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308685-ex-thai-pm-yingluck-condemns-violence-in-the-middle-east/

 

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Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Minister of Justice Thawee Sodsong suggests that the government will have to look at the law relating to the prosecution of individuals under 15 years of age

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308686-killer-moved-to-psychiatric-clinic-as-men-accused-of-selling-him-firearms-are-remanded-in-prison/

 

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Tourist Police Address Global Audience on Recent Shooting Incident
by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the recent shooting incident at a Bangkok mall, the Tourist Police Bureau made a tri-lingual announcement in Thai, Chinese, and English, communicating with the global audience. The bureau highlighted the events that transpired and mentioned its intent to take lessons learned to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308687-tourist-police-address-global-audience-on-recent-shooting-incident/

 

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Srettha condemns “inhumane attacks” on Israel
 

 

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has condemned the attacks by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Israel and ordered preparations for a possible evacuation of Thai workers in that country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308688-srettha-condemns-“inhumane-attacks”-on-israel/

 

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Over 100 Economists Air Dissent To Pheu Thai-Designed Digital Wallet Project
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Representative image of 10,000-baht digital wallet handout project. Photo: Thai Rath

 

OVER 100 ECONOMISTS have jointly expressed opposition to the Pheu Thai-led government’s 10,000-baht digital wallet handout project which Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reassured to put to work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308689-over-100-economists-air-dissent-to-pheu-thai-designed-digital-wallet-project/

 

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Srettha says Thai air force ready to evacuate Thais in Israel
 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that two Thais were killed in the Hamas attacks in Israel and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is ready to evacuate Thai workers there once the situation permits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308691-srettha-says-thai-air-force-ready-to-evacuate-thais-in-israel/

 

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Thai living in Israel claims many want to return to Thailand due to the danger
 

 

A Thai national working in the Gaza Strip told Thai PBS by phone today (Sunday) that there are 36 of them sheltering in a bunker at their work place, living on instant noodles and water from the bathroom, as the water main has been damaged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308692-thai-living-in-israel-claims-many-want-to-return-to-thailand-due-to-the-danger/

 

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UPDATE: Tunisian Ex-boyfriend Questioned After Chinese Woman Falls to Death in Karon
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

The Viewpoint of 3 beaches; Kata noi Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach of Phuket

Karon – A Tunisian ex-boyfriend told police he was holding a Chinese woman’s leg to try to save her before she fell to her death from a hotel in Karon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308694-update-tunisian-ex-boyfriend-questioned-after-chinese-woman-falls-to-death-in-karon/

 

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Enhanced Security Measures at the Israeli Embassy

 

 

Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Suchart Hakpal announced reinforced security measures for the Israeli Embassy in response to potential threats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308708-enhanced-security-measures-at-the-israeli-embassy/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Pro-Reform Students Rally to Question Thaksin's Hospital Stay

 

 

The Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand organized a peaceful demonstration at the Central World shopping complex, opposite the Police General Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308676-democrat-demands-probe-into-thaksin’s-hospital-stay-amid-preferential-treatment-claims/?do=findComment&comment=18405510

 

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Controversial Construction: A Mysterious Pool on Na Jomtien Beach

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Is it even possible? This question bewilders the residents of Na Jomtien as a large swimming pool mysteriously appears on the pristine shores of their beloved beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308709-controversial-construction-a-mysterious-pool-on-na-jomtien-beach/

 

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Mongolia opens honorary consulate in Phuket, boosting ties
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo: montsame.mn

 

Phuket marked a significant milestone as Mongolia inaugurated its honorary consulate on the island, coinciding with the 49th anniversary of its diplomatic ties with Thailand last week. The consulate’s office is located at the Gig Hotel on Soi Bangla in the Patong district.

 

Fill story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308712-mongolia-opens-honorary-consulate-in-phuket-boosting-ties/

 

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Thai government’s 5% GDP growth aim deemed optimistic amidst challenges
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo: Freepik

 

The administration of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin aims to boost annual GDP growth to 5%. This goal was unveiled during a policy statement delivered by the premier to the heads of government agencies last week during discussions about the fiscal 2024 budget.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308714-thai-government’s-5-gdp-growth-aim-deemed-optimistic-amidst-challenges/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 9 October 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308715-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-9-october-2023/

 

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Inheritance tax law changes aim to reduce economic inequality
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Newsish.com

 

A revenue department insider has revealed plans for the adoption of the prime minister’s proposal to make changes to the inheritance tax law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308717-inheritance-tax-law-changes-aim-to-reduce-economic-inequality/

 

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Thai truck driver shot in Israel during Hamas attack, contact lost
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: Sanook

 

A 28 year old woman, Supattra Asanok, of Nong Song Hong District, Khon Kaen, revealed a shocking incident involving her 26 year old husband, Phadung Butmo. Phadung, originally from Kham Mueang District, Khon Kaen, currently works as an agricultural goods truck driver in Israel. He was shot in the back and right buttock during a Hamas attack on Israel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308721-thai-truck-driver-shot-in-israel-during-hamas-attack-contact-lost/