THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 October 2023

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The first group of 15 Thais will leave Israel on a commercial fight for Thailand this Wednesday and are scheduled to arrive in Bangkok the following day, Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkapong Sangmanee told the Thai media today (Monday) at the Rapid Response Center.

 

First group of 15 Thais to arrive in Bangkok from Israel on Thursday

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308768-first-group-of-15-thais-to-arrive-in-bangkok-from-israel-on-thursday/

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Palestinian envoy pledges help for captured Thai workers

 

Palestinian Ambassador Walid Abu Al pledges help for Thai workers being held by Hamas militants during interview with Thai PBS World.

 

The Palestine ambassador to Thailand has pledged to help with efforts to secure the release of Thai workers being held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308787-palestinian-envoy-pledges-help-for-captured-thai-workers/

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Three Taxi Drivers Attack Saudi Arabian Tourist in Patong, Phuket Over Fee Dispute
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Three Tuk Tuk taxi drivers were charged with bodily assault after attacking a Saudi Arabian tourist in Patong over a taxi fee dispute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308748-patong-tuk-tuk-drivers-charged-after-assault-on-tourist/?do=findComment&comment=18408093

 

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Handsome Myanmar Man Wanted In Murder Of Ex-Ambassador Has Fled
by TNR Staff

 

Pixelated image of the handsome young Myanmar man wanted in the murder of former ambassador Mr. Vichit Chitvimarn. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A GOOD-LOOKING young Myanmar man who is wanted in the murder of a former ambassador to Denmark after his stabbed body was found a second-floor bathroom of his house in Vibhavadi Soi 20 yesterday morning (Oct.8) fled back home 24 hours after his death, TV Channel 7 said today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308796-handsome-myanmar-man-wanted-in-murder-of-ex-ambassador-has-fled/

 

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Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara has confirmed that the controversial purchase by Thailand of an S26T Yuan class submarine will be on the agenda when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin travels to Beijing in the coming week. It comes with British intelligence reports that a Chinese submarine suffered a malfunction in the Yellow Sea with the loss of 55 people onboard with just one survivor after it became ensnared in a trap set for US submarines and its oxygen system failed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308797-chinese-nuclear-powered-sub-disaster-55-dead-in-the-yellow-sea-a-wakeup-call-for-thailand/

 

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Man Found Dead With Stab Wounds in Front of Hotel in Phuket Town
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Thai man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in front of a hotel near an entertainment venue in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308798-man-found-dead-with-stab-wounds-in-front-of-hotel-in-phuket-town/

 

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Police Order Security Upgrade, Strengthen Surveillance of Foreigners Entering Thailand

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On October 9, 2023, National Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Achayan Kritong unveiled heightened security protocols issued by National Police Chief, Gen. Torsak Sukvimol, in response to escalating violence abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308800-police-order-security-upgrade-strengthen-surveillance-of-foreigners-entering-thailand/

 

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"Big Joke" Enhances Security: Scrutinizes Entry of Three Specific Nationalities

 

 

Thailand's renowned police figure, "Big Joke," formally known as Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn, has instructed heightened surveillance measures for individuals from three specific nationalities entering the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308800-police-order-security-upgrade-strengthen-surveillance-of-foreigners-entering-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18408211

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 10 October 2023

 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308810-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-10-october-2023/

 

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Israel ambassador assures help for Thais in Israel

 

 

The Israeli ambassador to Thailand has assured Thailand that the Israeli government is doing everything it can to help Thai workers being detained by the Hamas militants as Israel continues to bombard areas in the Gaza Strip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308818-israel-ambassador-assures-help-for-thais-in-israel/

 

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Man Stabbed After Confrontation Outside Major Shopping Center

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On the morning of October 9th, a shocking incident unfolded outside a popular shopping mall in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308819-man-stabbed-after-confrontation-outside-major-shopping-center/

 

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Condo chaos: Thai landlord’s shocking discovery unveils tenant’s destructive tale
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: by Izismile

 

A Thai property owner recently made a startling discovery when inspecting a condo he had leased to a young Thai woman. What he encountered was a horrifying scene of wanton destruction and neglect.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308820-condo-chaos-thai-landlord’s-shocking-discovery-unveils-tenant’s-destructive-tale/

 

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Bangkok firefighters tackle fire outbreak at Soi Ladprao entertainment venue

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod.

 

Brave firefighters today successfully dealt with a fire outbreak at an entertainment venue located on Soi Ladprao 122 in Bangkok after a 30-minute operation. The fire broke out at 9.30am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308821-bangkok-firefighters-tackle-fire-outbreak-at-soi-ladprao-entertainment-venue/

 

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Energy Min to Closely Follow Middle East Conflict
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Although the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas does not directly affect Thailand, there are growing concerns regarding global energy prices, given the turmoil in the major energy-producing and exporting Middle East region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308824-energy-min-to-closely-follow-middle-east-conflict/

 

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Bangkok’s electrifying fare cap: Next week’s ’20 baht’ trial ride
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia.

 

The Thai Transport Minister last night revealed that an impending fare cap on Bangkok’s electric train network is set to materialise next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308825-bangkok’s-electrifying-fare-cap-next-week’s-’20-baht’-trial-ride/

 

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300 baht tourist fee back on the agenda, 12 Thais dead in Israel conflict : Tim Newton Today - Oct 10

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308826-300-baht-tourist-fee-back-on-the-agenda-12-thais-dead-in-israel-conflict-tim-newton-today-oct-10/

 

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Six More Thais Dead in Israel, Evacuation Underway Amidst Ongoing Conflict

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Six additional Thai nationals have been reported dead in Israel, raising the death toll to eighteen, according to Jakkapong Sangmanee, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308829-six-more-thais-dead-in-israel-evacuation-underway-amidst-ongoing-conflict/

 

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Floods in Pattaya and north as more rain is forecast
 

 

Heavy rain lashed Pattaya late Monday night, causing flooding in several areas of the resort city, as the Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its suburbs, today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308834-floods-in-pattaya-and-north-as-more-rain-is-forecast/

 

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Late night motorbike accident claims life of 43 year old Thai man

by Jimmy Donovan

 

Photo: The Thaiger.

 

A tragic late-night accident occurred as a 43 year old man died after crashing his motorbike into a roadside lighting pole. The accident took place in the Huay Pai-Hinkong road area in Ratchaburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308838-late-night-motorbike-accident-claims-life-of-43-year-old-thai-man/

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Thailand Postpones Regional Summit to Which Myanmar Junta Boss Invited
By The Irrawaddy 

 

Thailand's then-deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister Don Pramudwinai (left) attends the 18th BIMSTEC ministerial meeting in Colombo on March 29, 2022. / AFP

Thailand has postponed a regional summit, to which Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has controversially been invited, until next year, citing the need for more time to prepare for the event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308840-thailand-postpones-regional-summit-to-which-myanmar-junta-boss-invited/

 

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Tourist turmoil: Thailand grapples with 10,000 unexpected Israeli guests amid conflict aftermath

 by Jimmy Donovan

 

Photo: by Eyal Zarrad, on Flickr.

 

Thailand is currently hosting approximately 10,000 Israeli tourists, a situation that arose due to the recent Israel-Gaza conflict. The country’s Tourism and Sports Ministry is monitoring the effects of this situation on its tourism sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308841-tourist-turmoil-thailand-grapples-with-10000-unexpected-israeli-guests-amid-conflict-aftermath/

 

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Pattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc

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Photo: by hitesh choudhary, on Pexels.

 

Pattaya was reeling from torrential rains that caused widespread flooding, leading to vehicular damages as cars attempted to navigate the waterlogged streets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308844-pattaya’s-watery-woes-torrential-rains-wreak-flooding-havoc/

 

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Hong Kong duo busted in Bangkok for smuggling heroin to Australia
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หมวกพระยาสุเรนทร์.

 

Officers from Bang Sue Police Station arrested two Hong Kong men in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district yesterday as they attempted to smuggle heroin to Australia through parcel delivery services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308845-hong-kong-duo-busted-in-bangkok-for-smuggling-heroin-to-australia/

 

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Government considers evacuation options for Thais in Israel

 

 

The Thai government is considering other options for the evacuation of Thais from Israel, in addition to flying them back in an Airbus-340 and five C-130 military transport planes of the Royal Thai Air Force, which have not been allowed to land in Israel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308854-government-considers-evacuation-options-for-thais-in-israel/

 

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Woman jailed for six months for offensive remarks about former PM Prayut

 

Image Courtesy: Matichon Online

 

The elderly woman who hurled verbal abuse at then Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, during his visit to Ban Pong district in Ratchaburi in March this year, was sentenced to six months and 10 days in jail and fined 1,000 baht today (Tuesday), without suspension, by the Ratchaburi District Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308855-woman-jailed-for-six-months-for-offensive-remarks-about-former-pm-prayut/

 

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Government and BOI to Discuss Support for Combustion Car Manufacturing

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Board of Investment (BOI) has disclosed discussions surrounding policies to support Japanese car manufacturers that still produce internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308857-government-and-boi-to-discuss-support-for-combustion-car-manufacturing/

 

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Ministry of Commerce Attends Thai-Sri Lankan FTA Negotiation Meeting

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations Auramon Supthaweethum is joining the seventh round of Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations from 9-11 October 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308858-ministry-of-commerce-attends-thai-sri-lankan-fta-negotiation-meeting/

 

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Deputy House Speaker Joins Fair Party

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) –  Padipat Santipada, MP for Phitsanulok has announced to join the Pentham (Fair) party as a new member after he was expelled from the Move Forward party on September 28.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308860-deputy-house-speaker-joins-fair-party/

 

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National-Scale Operation in Thailand Targets Illegal Weapons in 47 Provinces

 

 

The Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched a national-scale operation to eradicate illegal and improvised weapons users and dealers in over 47 provinces across Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308865-national-scale-operation-in-thailand-targets-illegal-weapons-in-47-provinces/

 

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Thai PM assures Hong Kong investors of streamlined business process

 

Photo by Ruslan Bardash on Unsplash

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday extended a warm welcome to potential investors in Hong Kong, assuring them of Thailand’s readiness to encourage and facilitate investment. While serving as the finance minister, PM Srettha travelled to Hong Kong to meet with significant private entities and explore investment opportunities in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308866-thai-pm-assures-hong-kong-investors-of-streamlined-business-process/