THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 21 October 2023

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A Thai husband and wife were apprehended by the Royal Thai Police for allegedly deceiving women through a dating app, playing them with alcohol, filming explicit content, and subsequently selling it on social media platforms.

 

Thai couple arrested for filming and selling explicit content of women

Photo: KhaoSod

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309854-thai-couple-arrested-for-filming-and-selling-explicit-content-of-women/

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Thai airlines weigh in on passenger pounds

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Several airlines have introduced weight checks for passengers and their luggage before boarding to calculate standard and average passenger weight. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309852-thai-airlines-weigh-in-on-passenger-pounds/

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Srettha Proposes Visa-Free Entry For Both Thais And Chinese
by TNR Staff

 

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before their talks yesterday. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE THAI government website said today (Oct.. 20) that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had proposed to China during his visit there this week that negotiations be held on visa exemption for citizens of both countries, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309882-srettha-proposes-visa-free-entry-for-both-thais-and-chinese/

 

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Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Mr Praween Chankhlai or Kamnan Nok of the Ta Kong subdistrict of Nakhon Pathom faces charges of premeditated murder of Police Lieutenant Colonel Siwakorn Saibua on September 6th. The case has exploded into a separate probe by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) into his companies and suspected price fixing. At the same time, an Interior Ministry campaign directed by Deputy Minister of the Interior Chada Thaiset (Inset top) widens into a national crackdown on all corruption and illegality in Thailand. The murder investigation itself was initially handled by Deputy Police Chief Surachate Hakparn (Inset Bottom).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309883-kamnan-nok-death-penalty-case-leads-to-a-national-crackdown-on-all-illegal-activity-and-corruption/

 

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Royal Thai Navy to switch from a Chinese submarine to a frigate : Defence Minister

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has decided to switch from procuring a submarine from China to a frigate, estimated to cost 17 billion baht compared to the S26T Yuan-class submarine’s price tag of 13.5 billion, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said yesterday (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309884-royal-thai-navy-to-switch-from-a-chinese-submarine-to-a-frigate-defence-minister/

 

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Thai man survives throat slitting in Hamas attack in Israel
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 3

 

A Thai man revealed how he survived having his throat slit by a member of the Hamas group in Israel. He arrived home in Thailand yesterday, October 19, and was immediately reunited with his family for the first time in four years after moving to Israel to work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309886-thai-man-survives-throat-slitting-in-hamas-attack-in-israel/

 

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Honest Taxi Driver Returns Lost Gold and Cash to Elderly Owner

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In Bangkok, a commendable act of honesty unfolded when an 85-year-old man was reunited with his lost bag containing cash and five gold bars, valued nearly at 200,000 baht. The elderly gentleman had mistakenly left his belongings in a taxi after disembarking on Silom Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309887-honest-taxi-driver-returns-lost-gold-and-cash-to-elderly-owner/

 

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Elderly Woman Defrauded of 6 Million Baht by Neighbour
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On October 20, 2023, a devastating case of fraud came to light in Saraburi, Thailand. Klaew, an 85-year-old woman, was deceived by a close neighbour, resulting in a loss of over 6 million baht from her bank account.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309888-elderly-woman-defrauded-of-6-million-baht-by-neighbour/

 

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Fire Devastates Downtown Chaiyaphum Shops, Damage Estimated at 10 Million Baht!
 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

In Chaiyaphum, a fierce blaze erupted, causing chaos in the city center on October 20 at 19:15. The fire, requiring over two hours of intensive efforts from emergency services, resulted in damage estimated at 10 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309889-fire-devastates-downtown-chaiyaphum-shops-damage-estimated-at-10-million-baht/

 

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 Illegal Karaoke Bar Raided in Chiang Rai

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In the early hours of October 20, law enforcement officials stormed an unlicensed karaoke bar in the heart of Chiang Rai, exposing illicit activities including drug abuse and underage employment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309890- illegal-karaoke-bar-raided-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Residents Complain of Foul Odor and Wastewater from Rayong Waste Management Center, Local Officials Respond

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Rayong—On October 19th, 2023, Mr. Niphon Wongsri, the Vice President of Ban Khao Bot Community, Pollution Control Department officials, and other relevant agencies performed a field inspection at the Rayong Waste Management Center in Mueang Rayong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309892-residents-complain-of-foul-odor-and-wastewater-from-rayong-waste-management-center-local-officials-respond/

 

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Thailand-Russia relations remain strong, but at what cost?
Tommy Walker in Bangkok

 

The West has taken a dim view of those that maintain relations with Russian President Vladimir PutinImage: Grigory Sysoyev/dpa/picture alliance

Despite the West's best efforts to isolate Russia on the international stage following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow still enjoys warm relations with countries in Asia — Thailand being among them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309904-thailand-russia-relations-remain-strong-but-at-what-cost/

 

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Thai hostages safe in Gaza, release hinged on Israeli military ceasefire
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Pattanapong Chatpattarasill

 

Seyed Reza Nobakhti, the Iranian ambassador to Thailand, has confirmed that the Thai hostages currently held in Palestinian territories remain safe. He mentioned that the hostages, along with others, will only be released once the Israeli military halts its attack on the Gaza Strip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309905-thai-hostages-safe-in-gaza-release-hinged-on-israeli-military-ceasefire/

 

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Thailand set to become ASEAN’s gaming hub, says Thailand Game Show organisers
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Suchit Leesa-nguansuk

 

With its burgeoning gaming sector, Thailand is poised to become the gaming hub of the ASEAN region, according to organisers at the Thailand Game Show 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309907-thailand-set-to-become-asean’s-gaming-hub-says-thailand-game-show-organisers/

 

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Heavy rainfall to hit 43 Thai provinces: Bangkok residents warned of flash floods
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Tasos Mansour, Unsplash

 

Today, Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned 43 provinces of continuous heavy rainfall, affecting 70% of the area. Bangkok is particularly hit with strong winds, and the risk of flash floods is high.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309908-heavy-rainfall-to-hit-43-thai-provinces-bangkok-residents-warned-of-flash-floods/

 

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Tourist minivan crash in Mae Hong Son injures seven: steep route and driver inexperience blamed
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tourist minivan lost control on a curve in Mae Hong Son, crashing into guardrails and a tree, leaving multiple passengers injured. The crash took place yesterday, in the Ban Rak Thai area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309911-tourist-minivan-crash-in-mae-hong-son-injures-seven-steep-route-and-driver-inexperience-blamed/

 

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Repatriation of Thais from Israel to be accelerated from Monday

 

 

Thailand has decided to speed up the repatriation of its citizens in Israel to 800 per day, by increasing the number of flights to three a day from Monday, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309912-repatriation-of-thais-from-israel-to-be-accelerated-from-monday/

 

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Bombings and skirmishes in Narathiwat leave four officers injured and power outage
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Four officers were injured in a fierce confrontation between police and criminals, who instigated several disturbances and bombings in Narathiwat, Thailand. A gold shop was severely damaged, and approximately 10 electricity poles were knocked down.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309913-bombings-and-skirmishes-in-narathiwat-leave-four-officers-injured-and-power-outage/

 

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