THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 12 October 2023

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The legendary Carabao rock band, which has been entertaining Thai fans with its hugely popular songs for more than four decades, has decided to disband next March, with their last concert scheduled on April 1st next year, according to Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Add Carabao”, the band’s leader and lead singer.

 

Famous Thai rock band Carabao to disband in March

Photo by Carabao Official Facebook page

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308960-famous-thai-rock-band-carabao-to-disband-in-march/

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Russian Couple Suffers Panic Attack, Blames Eating Cannabis-Infused Cake

 

 

A Russian couple suffered an alleged panic attack this morning after claiming to have consumed a cannabis-infused cake in Pattaya. However, they refused to be taken to a hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308969-russian-couple-suffers-panic-attack-blames-eating-cannabis-infused-cake/

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Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Thailand is moving toward greater tax compliance from the hundreds of thousands of expats living in the kingdom. At the same time, banking facilities at home are being challenged. They are likely to be more expensive as the world acclaims Environmental, Social and Governance values driven by the United Nations 2015 Sustainable Development Goals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308991-expats-seeking-a-new-life-face-challenges-with-stricter-banking-and-taxation-rules-being-pushed/

 

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Phuket Immigration Gives Guidance to Israeli Tourists Unable to Return Home Due to Ongoing War
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Immigration has announced guidance to Israeli tourists who are currently unable to return home due to the ongoing war against Hamas in their country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308992-phuket-immigration-gives-guidance-to-israeli-tourists-unable-to-return-home-due-to-ongoing-war/

 

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Public Warned Not To Buy Counterfeit Flu Medicine Amid Severe Outbreak
by TNR Staff 

 

Photos: Thai Rath

 

THE PUBLIC Health Ministry today (Oct. 11) confirmed that there is no shortage of medicine to treat influenza while warning the public to not be fooled into buying expensive smuggled counterfeits amid a severe outbreak in many provinces, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308997-public-warned-not-to-buy-counterfeit-flu-medicine-amid-severe-outbreak/

 

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Family Holiday Turns Tragic: 8 Dead and 3 Critically Injured in Horrific Accident

 

 

A family holiday turned tragic in Narathiwat City when a pickup truck, filled with family members and children enjoying their school break, violently collided with a tree following a sudden tyre explosion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308998-family-holiday-turns-tragic-8-dead-and-3-critically-injured-in-horrific-accident/

 

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New Police Hairstyle Regulations on the Horizon

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Royal Thai Police are on the brink of implementing new hairstyle regulations, moving away from the traditional tight, three-sided haircut.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308999-new-police-hairstyle-regulations-on-the-horizon/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 12 October 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309003-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-12-october-2023/

 

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"Big Joke" Inspects Checkpoints - Enhances Security at Embassies and Key Locations Nationwide

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Amid the unfolding of violent events in Israel and their global ramifications, Thai authorities are intensifying security protocols.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309004-big-joke-inspects-checkpoints-enhances-security-at-embassies-and-key-locations-nationwide/

 

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Prime Minister Srettha should listen to the experts on cash handout
by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

In the lead-up to the 2023 general election, the Pheu Thai Party had campaigned on the slogan kid yai, tum pen, Pheu Thai took khon. The official translation of this slogan was think big, act smart, for all Thais. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309006-prime-minister-srettha-should-listen-to-the-experts-on-cash-handout/

 

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Thai Air Force Faces Challenges Repatriating Citizens from Conflict Zones in Israel
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National — The Royal Thai Air Force asserted that they will repatriate Thai citizens home from Israel who wish to return, however, they currently face difficulties accessing the territorial sky in some countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309009-thai-air-force-faces-challenges-repatriating-citizens-from-conflict-zones-in-israel/

 

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Pattaya City Braces for Famous Vegetarian Festival 2023
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The exciting Pattaya Vegetarian Festival is about to begin this weekend, running from October 14th to October 24th, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309010-pattaya-city-braces-for-famous-vegetarian-festival-2023/

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Qatari man nabbed for allegedly raping Thai man at Bangkok hospital
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

Police arrested a Qatari man for allegedly raping an 18 year old Thai man in a bathroom of a private hospital in Bangkok. The suspect denied the charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309015-qatari-man-nabbed-for-allegedly-raping-thai-man-at-bangkok-hospital/

 

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Israel-Hamas War Not Affecting Thailand’s Energy Reserves
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The war between Israel and Hamas is not affecting Thailand’s energy reserves, according to the country’s main petroleum firm PTT. The company said the current surge in energy price is a short-term effect, with the overall price likely to move up slightly from prior to the war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309016-israel-hamas-war-not-affecting-thailand’s-energy-reserves/

 

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Legal action demanded over former police chief’s alleged 200 million baht bid-rigging scandal
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online.

 

The president of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, demanded legal action against a former national police chief for alleged bid-rigging in the construction of ammunition factories.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309017-legal-action-demanded-over-former-police-chief’s-alleged-200-million-baht-bid-rigging-scandal/

 

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A decade of visa overstay, Thais in Israel, Thai cops get longer hair : Tim Newton Today - Oct 12

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309020-a-decade-of-visa-overstay-thais-in-israel-thai-cops-get-longer-hair-tim-newton-today-oct-12/

 

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PM Gives Updates on Evacuation Hurdles and Casualties Among Thais in Israel
by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The ongoing unrest in the Middle East has escalated, leading to an increased death toll among Thai nationals, now totaling 21.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309021-pm-gives-updates-on-evacuation-hurdles-and-casualties-among-thais-in-israel/

 

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Storm warnings issued for 35 Thai provinces with Bangkok facing major impact
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued storm warnings for 35 provinces across Thailand, with Bangkok expecting to bear the brunt with 80% of the area predicted to be hit hard. The public is urged to remain vigilant as the heavy rains may cause sudden flash floods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309023-storm-warnings-issued-for-35-thai-provinces-with-bangkok-facing-major-impact/

 

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Thai government defends 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme amid economic criticism

by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of iStock.

 

Economic experts’ criticism of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme was rebuffed yesterday by its supporters, who asserted that the cash handout would alleviate disparity and provide a crucial financial boost to the disadvantaged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309024-thai-government-defends-10000-baht-digital-wallet-scheme-amid-economic-criticism/

 

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Influenza cases rise fivefold in Thailand amid illegal antiviral drug concerns
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash.

 

A startling surge in influenza cases has been observed in Thailand this year, with a fivefold increase compared to last year’s monthly averages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308997-public-warned-not-to-buy-counterfeit-flu-medicine-amid-severe-outbreak/?do=findComment&comment=18414517

 

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El Niño could trigger three-year rice shortage, warns Thailand’s Commerce Minister
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo by Oleksandr Sushko on Unsplash.

 

Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expressed worries over a potential three-year-long impact of the El Niño-induced drought. This prolonged effect could potentially harm rice production and create a shortage in domestic consumption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309026-el-niño-could-trigger-three-year-rice-shortage-warns-thailand’s-commerce-minister/

 

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Policeman accused of assaulting wife and luring her into gang rape
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ กันจอมพลัง.

 

A Thai woman reached out to a social media influencer to seek help after her police officer husband physically assaulted her and lured her into a gang rape scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309029-policeman-accused-of-assaulting-wife-and-luring-her-into-gang-rape/

 

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Thai police let their hair down with 5cm rule revision
by Mitch Connor 

 

Royal Thai Police Officers in formation sporting the current regulation shaved haircuts. Photo taken from the Royal Thai Police Facebook page.

 

Thailand’s national police chief has instituted a revision in police regulations, permitting male officers to sport hair up to 5 centimetres long.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308999-new-police-hairstyle-regulations-on-the-horizon/?do=findComment&comment=18414727

 

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Thailand to launch emergency alert system following Siam Paragon shooting incident
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin (Facebook) / DSB (Flickr).

 

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand have initiated a collaborative project to implement an effective emergency alert system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309031-thailand-to-launch-emergency-alert-system-following-siam-paragon-shooting-incident/

 

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Flood barriers installed to protect temples in Ayutthaya
 

 

Thailand’s Fine Arts Department has installed flood barriers along the Chao Phraya River, to protect two ancient temples in the Ayutthaya historical park from rising water levels which are threatening to overflow the riverbanks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309035-flood-barriers-installed-to-protect-temples-in-ayutthaya/

 

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American Tourist Arrested for Stabbing Incident in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

An American tourist, Brian A., aged 28, has been apprehended following a stabbing incident that occurred in the heart of Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309051-american-tourist-arrested-for-stabbing-incident-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Two Thai air force planes to evacuate Thai workers from Israel on Sunday

 

 

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will send two planes to Israel this Sunday to fly 220 Thai evacuees back to Thailand, followed by a third flight next Wednesday to pick up more evacuees, Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkaphong Sangmanee told MPs in the parliament today (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309072-two-thai-air-force-planes-to-evacuate-thai-workers-from-israel-on-sunday/

 

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The “October spirit” and Thailand’s slow democratic transition

 

 

Every October in Thailand, public events are held to remember the two massacres of anti-dictatorship protesters by state forces that took place half a century ago.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309073-the-“october-spirit”-and-thailand’s-slow-democratic-transition/

 

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Chinese Ambassador Visits Minister Puangpetch, tightens Thai-Chinese Relations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and China are poised to tighten relations, following a meeting between both nations’ high level officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309074-chinese-ambassador-visits-minister-puangpetch-tightens-thai-chinese-relations/

 

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Israel Ready to Provide Assistance to Thai Workers, Their Families

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 12 (TNA) – The Israeli government has confirmed its commitment to providing assistance to affected Thai workers, including the deceased, injured as well as their children and spouses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309075-israel-ready-to-provide-assistance-to-thai-workers-their-families/