THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 October 2023

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Pattaya’s bustling Walking Street witnessed an unusual scene last night when an Israeli tourist was apprehended for causing disruption and stealing from a local convenience store. The man, whose identity remains confidential, admitted to having consumed cannabis beforehand, attributing his disorderly conduct to the stress induced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, coupled with the effects of the drug.

 

Photo by pptvhd36 taken from The Pattaya News

 

Israeli tourist causes chaos on Pattaya’s Walking Street, blames cannabis and stress

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308875-israeli-tourist-causes-chaos-on-pattaya’s-walking-street-blames-cannabis-and-stress/

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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/

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Chinese Tourist Arrivals Plunged Nearly 30% Week Over Week
by TNR Staff 

 

Tourists from mainland China dressed in traditional Thai costumes visit Wat Arun temple on Jan. 18, 2023. Photo: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa and published by CNA

 

THE Ministry of Tourism and Sports said today (Oct. 10) the number of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand dropped week over week (Oct. 2-8, 2023 over Sep. 25-Oct. 1, 2023) especially those from China with their total plunging by 29.47%, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308900-chinese-tourist-arrivals-plunged-nearly-30-week-over-week/

 

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11 Thai Workers Stuck At Gaza Border Appeal For Help
by TNR Staff 

 

Mr. Charoenphon Kaewwichai chatting with a reporter via video conference today, Oct. 10, 2023.  Photo: Sanook.com

 

A GROUP of 11 Thai workers appealed for help via video conference with a reporter as they are stuck in the war zone near the Gaza border and can constantly hear gunfire and explosions from a battlefield just 10 kilometres away from their shelter, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 10).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308901-11-thai-workers-stuck-at-gaza-border-appeal-for-help/

 

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PM says all Thais in Israel can be rescued as war is declared with fears of an even wider conflagration
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Scenes amid the tumult over the weekend with Palestinians celebrating the brutal slaughter of hundreds of civilians, including 12 Thai contract workers who were murdered in the attack by the terrorist group. Hamas invaded southern Israel in a surprise attack. The Royal Thai Air Force Inset left) is on standby for instructions from the government as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates a rescue and tracking operation of all Thai nationals in Israel, as ordered by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308902-pm-says-all-thais-in-israel-can-be-rescued-as-war-is-declared-with-fears-of-an-even-wider-conflagration/

 

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Pattaya Residents Report Concerning Beach Erosion Caused by Heavy Rain
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — The runoff from heavy rain early this morning caused concerning erosion on Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308903-pattaya-residents-report-concerning-beach-erosion-caused-by-heavy-rain/

 

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Unsafe Karon stadium in Thailand dismantled for community redevelopment
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News.

 

The demolition of the Karon Stadium, a prominent structure at the southern end of Karon Beach for the past 28 years, is currently in progress.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308904-unsafe-karon-stadium-in-thailand-dismantled-for-community-redevelopment/

 

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Phuket property swindle: Frenchman exposes multimillion-baht real estate scam
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis via Unsplash.

 

A Frenchman took to social media to accuse three Thai nationals of running a huge real estate scam, luring hundreds of victims into investing in a property project in Phuket. The total loss was over 100 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308905-phuket-property-swindle-frenchman-exposes-multimillion-baht-real-estate-scam/

 

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Israeli Tourist Blames Marijuana and Stress About War in His Home Country for Shoplifting and Causing Havoc on Pattaya’s Walking Street
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: pptvhd36

Pattaya — An Israeli tourist was arrested on Pattaya Walking Street last night for causing havoc and shoplifting from a convenience store.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308875-israeli-tourist-causes-chaos-on-pattaya’s-walking-street-blames-cannabis-and-stress/?do=findComment&comment=18410867

 

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The Original Thailand Vegetarian Festival Begins in Phuket This Weekend
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held for nine days starting this upcoming weekend. This year the festival will be from October 15th to October 23rd, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308907-the-original-thailand-vegetarian-festival-begins-in-phuket-this-weekend/

 

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Chiang Mai: Student Escapes Escalator Mishap Unscathed

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A shopping mall in Chiang Mai bore witness to a dramatic scene when a female student's shoelace became entrapped in the mechanism of a moving escalator.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308909-chiang-mai-student-escapes-escalator-mishap-unscathed/

 

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Cigarette Price Hike Sparks Surge in Illicit Trade

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Thai tobacco industry has recently been rocked by a price increase, prompting smokers to turn towards the illicit cigarette trade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308910-cigarette-price-hike-sparks-surge-in-illicit-trade/

 

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3 Khon Kaen Laborers Shot Dead in Israeli Camp

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Three Thai laborers from Khon Kaen province have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack in an Israeli camp, as reported on 10th October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308914-3-khon-kaen-laborers-shot-dead-in-israeli-camp/

 

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Indian Man Arrested After 3,168 Days Visa Overstay in Thailand

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On October 10, authorities in Uthai Thani, led by Police Captain Samruay Saman, apprehended Bangrat Kumar, a 38-year-old Indian national, for overstaying his visa. Kumar has been residing unlawfully in the Kingdom of Thailand since his permission to stay expired.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308915-indian-man-arrested-after-3168-days-visa-overstay-in-thailand/

 

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Fatal motorcycle crash in Samut Prakan prompts investigation
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred when a 17 year old boy, identified as Mawin, lost control of his vehicle and hit a footpath, resulting in his death and injuries to his girlfriend and younger brother.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308918-fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-samut-prakan-prompts-investigation/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 11 October 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308919-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-11-october-2023/

 

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Hit-and-run in Chon Buri: Pickup truck collides with motorcycle, driver flees scene
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Yesterday, at 8.40pm, a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle, dragging it for 70 metres in Chon Buri’s Nong Kham district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308920-hit-and-run-in-chon-buri-pickup-truck-collides-with-motorcycle-driver-flees-scene/

 

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Rethinking Thailand’s Defamation Law
by Friedrich Artur Blair

 

Thailand’s defamation laws, historically designed to protect individuals’ reputations against false statements, are now facing scrutiny for their strict and punitive nature.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308923-rethinking-thailand’s-defamation-law/

 

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Thai tourism suffers amid Israel conflict and Bangkok shooting, visa exemption offers hope
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

The recent conflict in Israel and the aftermath of a shooting incident in a Bangkok mall last week are predicted to lead to a decrease in foreign arrivals next week, significantly impacting Thai tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308924-thai-tourism-suffers-amid-israel-conflict-and-bangkok-shooting-visa-exemption-offers-hope/

 

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Big bill for Pattaya beach erosion, 18 Thais confirmed dead in Gaza : Tim Newton Today - Oct 11

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308931-big-bill-for-pattaya-beach-erosion-18-thais-confirmed-dead-in-gaza-tim-newton-today-oct-11/

 

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Two People Arrested in Patong for Illegal Blank Gun Possession
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Two people have been arrested in Patong and their illegal blank guns seized after a raid by Thai Police from Region 8.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308933-two-people-arrested-in-patong-for-illegal-blank-gun-possession/

 

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Danish danger on Thai island: Illegal firearms arrest on Koh Samui
by of Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้.

 

Thai police apprehended a Danish man in Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani yesterday, for his illegal possession of firearms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308935-danish-danger-on-thai-island-illegal-firearms-arrest-on-koh-samui/

 

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Hidden migrant workers in household goods truck foiled in Bangkok

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

The illegal transportation of migrant workers into Bangkok was recently foiled by highway police. A truck, which was seemingly moving household items, was intercepted, revealing nine Myanmar migrant workers hidden within the cargo. Investigations are underway to establish the full extent of this smuggling operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308936-hidden-migrant-workers-in-household-goods-truck-foiled-in-bangkok/

 

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Heavy rainfall warning: TMD predicts showers in 45 provinces, wet surprise for Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: Istock.

 

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning of continuous heavy rainfall in 45 provinces today. This includes Bangkok and surrounding areas, where it was reported that 80% of the area is expected to be heavily affected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308937-heavy-rainfall-warning-tmd-predicts-showers-in-45-provinces-wet-surprise-for-bangkok/

 

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Israeli officials successfully rescue 30 people, including 14 Thais

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Israel Defense Forces via The Times of Israel.

 

The Times of Israel reported today, October 11, that Israeli forces successfully rescued 30 people from the southern kibbutz of Ein Hashlosha, very close to Gaza. The group includes 16 Israelis and 14 Thais.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308938-israeli-forces-successfully-rescue-30-people-including-14-thais/

 

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Reservoir overflow in Thailand: Alert for potential downstream flooding
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Sunthorn Pongpao/Bangkok Post

 

A recent alert has been issued by the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) on the sudden rise of water levels in nine significant reservoirs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308939-reservoir-overflow-in-thailand-alert-for-potential-downstream-flooding/

 

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Thai Workers in Israel: Assistance Measures Detailed by Labor Min
by Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor has held a meeting to monitor the situation and provide assistance to Thai workers in Israel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308940-thai-workers-in-israel-assistance-measures-detailed-by-labor-min/

 

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Police bust child-begging gang, investigate trafficking ties in Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A sweep operation led by the Satthahip police force has resulted in the apprehension of an alleged gang exploiting children for begging activities during a temple event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308941-police-bust-child-begging-gang-investigate-trafficking-ties-in-thailand/

 

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Restaurant worker arrested over fatal stabbing of customer in Phuket Town

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

Police investigating the murder of a man found stabbed to death in Phuket’s Old Town have arrested a restaurant employee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308942-restaurant-worker-arrested-over-fatal-stabbing-of-customer-in-phuket-town/

 

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Thai Police Arrest Illegal Firearm Dealer for Attempted Murder in Bangkok
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok — An Illegal online firearm dealer was arrested on attempted murder charges at a gas station in the Phawet area, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308944-thai-police-arrest-illegal-firearm-dealer-for-attempted-murder-in-bangkok/