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Thailand Live Monday 16 October 2023

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Fire Engulfs Swap Meet Warehouse in Samut Prakan, Investigation Underway

 

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A fierce fire broke out at a warehouse in Samut Prakan's Theparak district, which was being used as a storage facility for a swap meet. The fire consumed six storage rooms and two vehicles. Authorities are working to determine the cause.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309373-fire-engulfs-swap-meet-warehouse-in-samut-prakan-investigation-underway/

 

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Israeli-Hamas conflict sparks fears of disruptions in global oil prices
by Alex Morgan

 

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Price fluctuations in global crude oil have surged by 4% following the Israeli-Hamas conflict. This escalation in oil prices has sparked fears, especially among oil companies, as Montri Rawanchaikul, the Chief Executive of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), voiced worries that the conflict may lead to disruptions in petroleum production in the Middle East.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309385-israeli-hamas-conflict-sparks-fears-of-disruptions-in-global-oil-prices/

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Late-night accident results in tragic death of elderly couple in Ratchaburi
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A tragic accident claimed the lives of a couple, 69 year old Phan Chaemchan, and an unidentified woman when a pickup truck collided with their sidecar motorcycle in Ratchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309391-late-night-accident-results-in-tragic-death-of-elderly-couple-in-ratchaburi/

 

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Why are video games so often blamed for mass shootings?
 

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As Thai authorities try to uncover the motive behind a 14-year-old suspect’s shooting spree at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok on October 3rd, some media outlets have discovered that the suspect had a game addiction and mental health issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309393-why-are-video-games-so-often-blamed-for-mass-shootings/

 

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Thai weather forecast predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A high-pressure system is presently sweeping across northern and eastern Thailand, resulting in rainfall across the country.

 

Full stoory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309395-thai-weather-forecast-predicts-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms/

 

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Traveloka reports surge in Thailand travel bookings amid slow aviation recovery
by Alex Morgan

 

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Travel bookings to Thailand have seen a significant surge, according to online travel agent Traveloka.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309396-traveloka-reports-surge-in-thailand-travel-bookings-amid-slow-aviation-recovery/

 

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PM Srettha to attend the ASEAN-GCC summit in Riyadh

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will attend the inaugural summit between ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday, immediately following his visit to China, according to high-level government sources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309400-pm-srettha-to-attend-the-asean-gcc-summit-in-riyadh/

 

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Clean getaway foiled: Man ‘purifies’ methamphetamine pills smuggling attempt into Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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Customs officials in Nong Khai apprehended a man who was smuggling nearly 60,000 methamphetamine pills into Thailand, cleverly hidden inside an air purifier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309401-clean-getaway-foiled-man-‘purifies’-methamphetamine-pills-smuggling-attempt-into-thailand/

 

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Ubon Ratchathani residents face health risks as stagnant floodwaters turn toxic
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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The residents of Ubon Ratchathani continue to struggle with rising water levels as the Ubonrat and Lampao dams contribute to the increasing floodwaters in northeast Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309404-ubon-ratchathani-residents-face-health-risks-as-stagnant-floodwaters-turn-toxic/

 

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Thai economy caught in global crossfire as Israel-Hamas tensions fuel price hike fears
by Bob Scott

 

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The Thai economy, already tested by geopolitical conflicts over the past few years, is facing potential consequences from the hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, as governments and corporations all over the world look for excuses and justifications to hike prices to obscene heights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309411-thai-economy-caught-in-global-crossfire-as-israel-hamas-tensions-fuel-price-hike-fears/

 

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Thailand’s ‘fuelish’ plan: Expanding subsidy scheme to drive down costs for motorcycle taxi drivers
by Mitch Connor

 

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The Government of Thailand is envisaging the introduction of a further stage in the fuel cost subsidy scheme for motorcycle taxi drivers. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce operational expenses in public transportation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309413-thailand’s-‘fuelish’-plan-expanding-subsidy-scheme-to-drive-down-costs-for-motorcycle-taxi-drivers/

 

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Thai worker abducted in Hamas raid on Israeli avocado farm
by Mitch Connor

 

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A Hmong woman from Chiang Rai made a desperate plea to the authorities, seeking assistance in the search for her husband who was taken captive during a Hamas raid in Israel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309414-thai-worker-abducted-in-hamas-raid-on-israeli-avocado-farm/

 

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Rapid antigen test not needed after recovering from COVID-19 infection
 

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Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, says that there is no need for a person who has recovered from COVID-19 infection to take a rapid antigen test.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309415-rapid-antigen-test-not-needed-after-recovering-from-covid-19-infection/

 

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UPDATE: Arrest Made in Pattaya After Attack on a Russian Tourist Trying to Stop a Fight
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya — A Thai man turned himself in to Pattaya police after physically assaulting a Russian tourist who had attempted to break up a fight between him and another Thai individual.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309416-update-arrest-made-in-pattaya-after-attack-on-a-russian-tourist-trying-to-stop-a-fight/

 

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Diarrhoea could be heart attack warning, doctors in Thailand discover
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A sudden case of acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, presented in a 50 year old businessman with persistent diarrhoea, shocked the medical community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309418-diarrhoea-could-be-heart-attack-warning-doctors-in-thailand-discover/

 

20-baht train fares for Purple and Red lines effective today (Monday)

 

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Starting today, fares on the Purple Line, between Taopoon and Khlong Bang Phai, and the Red Line suburban train, between Bang Sue and Rangsit and Bang Sue and Taling Chan, will be 20 baht for the entire route, after the cabinet approved the train fare cut today with immediate effect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309434-20-baht-train-fares-for-purple-and-red-lines-effective-today-monday/

 

BMA has no problem with pubs and bars staying open until 4am

 

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today (Monday) that he has no objection to night entertainment venues staying open until 4am, but the zoning system must be updated to ensure that noise from such venues will not cause a disturbance to people in the same neighbourhood.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309435-bma-has-no-problem-with-pubs-and-bars-staying-open-until-4am/

 

Flooding in Thailand’s Ayutthaya and Ubon Ratchathani provinces

 

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Almost 12,000 households in nine districts of Ayutthaya province, which are not protected by floodwalls, are now inundated due to the rising level of the Chao Phraya River, its tributaries and canals, after irrigation officials discharged about 1,800 cubic metres of water/second through the Chao Phraya dam for three consecutive days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309436-flooding-in-thailand’s-ayutthaya-and-ubon-ratchathani-provinces/

 

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New ‘Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition’ board game now available

 

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Bangkok, 12 October 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the latest version of the world’s favourite family game – ‘Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition’ – the second of special Thailand editions following the success of the Monopoly: Phuket Edition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309438-new-‘monopoly-chiang-mai-edition’-board-game-now-available/

 

Government Addresses Debts of Workers Returning from Israel

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is investigating ways to support Thai laborers who have returned from Israel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309439-government-addresses-debts-of-workers-returning-from-israel/

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Phue Thai MP Weighs in on Digital Wallet Scheme

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - A Member of Parliament (MP) from Pheu Thai Party has indicated that the government program to provide a 10,000-baht stipend through digital wallet is completely separated from the initiative to create a cash circulation system through blockchain technology.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309441-phue-thai-mp-weighs-in-on-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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Cabinet Approves Visa Extension for Russian Tourists

 

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BANGKOK, Oct 16 (TNA) – The Thai Cabinet has given its approval for an extension of the visa-free stay for Russian tourists to 90 days in an effort to boost tourism in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309442-cabinet-approves-visa-extension-for-russian-tourists/

 

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Tourism Ministry Allocates 600 Million Baht to Boost Visitors to Thailand

 

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The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports is earmarking 600 million Thai baht (equivalent to US$16 million or RM77 million) from its core budget to invigorate the tourism sector during the forthcoming high season. This manoeuvre comes in anticipation of a deferment in the disbursement of the fiscal 2024 budget until April of next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309443-tourism-ministry-allocates-600-million-baht-to-boost-visitors-to-thailand/

 

Officials ramp up maritime safety measures in Phuket

 

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Officials are stepping up maritime safety awareness to ensure tourists are kept safe while at sea. Prawet Supachai from the Region 5 Marine Office says all concerned parties in Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong, Satun and Trang have been told to make sure all operators are aware of safety precautions and maritime regulations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309444-officials-ramp-up-maritime-safety-measures-in-phuket/

 

Vegetarian Festivals kick off in Phuket and Phang Nga

 

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Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival is officially underway, kicking off at the weekend with the raising of the Go Teng Pole. On Saturday, October 14, over 40 Chinese shrines participated in the raising of the pole, which is traditionally raised before the first day of the festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309445-vegetarian-festivals-kick-off-in-phuket-and-phang-nga/

 

Koh Khai Islands: 3 in 1 island visit just off the coast of Phuket

 

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Phuket offers an array of stunning islands for sun-seekers, and among the most convenient and pretty choices are Koh Khai Nok and Koh Khai Nui. There’s also Khai Nai not far away – offering three small islands all in one day trip. Even better, the three islets are only 10-15 minutes from Phuket’s east coast piers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309446-koh-khai-islands-3-in-1-island-visit-just-off-the-coast-of-phuket/

 

Popular Phang Nga islands reopen for high season tourism

 

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Hugely popular Maya Bay on Koh phi Phi Leh opened at the start of October. now it’s time for some more of the island’s north of Phuket to also re-open for the tourist high season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309448-popular-phang-nga-islands-reopen-for-high-season-tourism/

 

Reckless driving causes 1.2 million baht BMW motorcycle crash

 

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A reckless driving manoeuvre atop Phu Thap Boek, a popular tourist spot in Phetchabun, resulted in a BMW motorcycle, worth 1.2 million baht, being sideswiped by a bronze Toyota pickup truck, causing it to topple over. The motorcyclist and a female pillion rider suffered minor injuries in the incident that took place today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309450-reckless-driving-causes-12-million-baht-bmw-motorcycle-crash/

 

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