THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 17 October 2023

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Pattaya Songtaew Drivers Engage in Fierce Brawl for Passengers

 

 

A rivalry among the drivers of two Songtaews, a popular form of public transport in Thailand, escalated Sunday night as the drivers engaged in a violent brawl to vie for customers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309546-pattaya-songtaew-drivers-engage-in-fierce-brawl-for-passengers/

 

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Police stage “Active Shooter” response drill at Central Phuket

 

PHOTO: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

Police in Phuket held an “Active Shooter” training drill at the Central Floresta shopping centre yesterday, October 16. The emergency response drill was in response to the October 3 tragedy in Bangkok, when a 14 year old opened fire in the Siam Paragon shopping mall, killing 3 people and injuring several others (a third victim died on the weekend).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309547-police-stage-“active-shooter”-response-drill-at-central-phuket/

 

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Chiang Mai residents protest 24/7 airport plans

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Gábor Tikos

 

Chiang Mai residents have expressed their frustration at plans by the city’s international airport to operate 24 hours a day. Disgruntled residents say they already suffer from sleep disruption as a result of non-stop aircraft noise overhead.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309548-chiang-mai-residents-protest-247-airport-plans/

 

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Chinese investment in Thailand gains speed amidst economic slowdown

 

Photo by Chanat Katanyu courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Chinese firms have significantly increased their investment in Thailand this year, despite China’s economic slowdown, providing a much-needed boost for the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309549-chinese-investment-in-thailand-gains-speed-amidst-economic-slowdown/

 

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Thai woman’s 20 baht note goes ‘choo-choo’ in the frying pan

 

The crispy 20 baht banknote next to an undamaged one for comparison | Photo taken from Khaosod

 

A Thai woman mistakenly fried a 20 baht banknote, resulting in a shrivelled and crispy note that sparked much mirth on social media asking whether a bank would accept it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309551-thai-woman’s-20-baht-note-goes-‘choo-choo’-in-the-frying-pan/

 

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Thai court halts government’s wind power purchase scheme over selection irregularities

 

Photo by Mike Setchell on Unsplash

 

The Central Administrative Court‘s ruling to halt the government’s scheme to purchase 1,500 megawatts of wind power, on grounds of alleged irregularities in power plant selection, prompted the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to gear up for an appeal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309552-thai-court-halts-government’s-wind-power-purchase-scheme-over-selection-irregularities/

 

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Bangkok father arrested for incestuous rape of daughter leading to pregnancy

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A shocking case of incestuous rape emerged leading to the arrest of a man who confessed to sexually abusing his 14 year old daughter, resulting in her pregnancy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309554-bangkok-father-arrested-for-incestuous-rape-of-daughter-leading-to-pregnancy/

 

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Xiaomi Invited to Expand Market, Investment in Thailand

 

Photo Cr. Thai Koo Fah

 

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin urged Xiaomi executives to expand market and Investment in Thailand, expressing confidence in the kingdom’s business potential benefitting all parties.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309556-xiaomi-invited-to-expand-market-investment-in-thailand/

 

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Bangchak finalises Esso Thailand acquisition

 

Photo by NoOne taken from Flickr

 

The energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), finalised its acquisition of Esso Thailand shares via a tender offer. The deal, valued at 3.54 billion baht, has resulted in Bangchak owning 76.3% of Esso Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309557-bangchak-finalises-esso-thailand-acquisition/

 

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Unexpected labour at Thai restaurant results in nine months of free meals

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A surprising incident occurred at a popular Thai restaurant when a pregnant woman dining there suddenly went into labour. The manager, Yuthaphum Kaewkhem, known as Boom, recalled the surprising event where the woman, who had been enjoying a meal, started experiencing labour pains.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309559-unexpected-labour-at-thai-restaurant-results-in-nine-months-of-free-meals/

 

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Thai businesses on track to navigate energy price cuts: TDRI concerns loom

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thai businesses are assessing the implications of the government’s recent energy price cuts, amidst concerns from the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) about the potential adverse long-term effects of the policy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309560-thai-businesses-on-track-to-navigate-energy-price-cuts-tdri-concerns-loom/

 

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Thailand Live Wednesday 18 October 2023 

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