THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 23 October 2023

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Tragic Collision at Doi Inthanon Claims Two Lives

 

 

At October 22nd, a tragic accident occurred on the treacherous bends of Doi Inthanon, a site notorious for fatal accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310048-tragic-collision-at-doi-inthanon-claims-two-lives/

 

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Foreigners and Thais Severely Injured in Midnight Pattaya Crash
 

 

A horrifying accident occurred on Pattaya's Third Road in the early hours of the morning, captured on closed-circuit television.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310050-foreigners-and-thais-severely-injured-in-midnight-pattaya-crash/

 

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Thai therapists popularity in the Middle East bolsters remittances amid conflict
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb/ Bangkok Post

 

Overseas Thai workers, particularly those in Israel, are in the limelight as the conflict escalates in the region. Over 7,000 Thai individuals are awaiting evacuation, with instances of Thais being kidnapped by militants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310069-thai-therapists-popularity-in-the-middle-east-bolsters-remittances-amid-conflict/

 

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10 farmers die from 'fungal' outbreak, 236 arrested in drug raid : Tim Newton Today - Oct 23

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310073-10-farmers-die-from-fungal-outbreak-236-arrested-in-drug-raid-tim-newton-today-oct-23/

 

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Severe Ayutthaya road accident results in one injured and two damaged vehicles
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

In the early hours of today, a severe road accident occurred in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand, involving a collision between a pickup truck and a saloon car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310075-severe-ayutthaya-road-accident-results-in-one-injured-and-two-damaged-vehicles/

 

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Southern insurgents wreak havoc in Tak Bai, chaos erupts
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: Sanook

 

A group of 21 southern insurgents was caught on CCTV causing havoc in Tak Bai. They are suspected to be part of a group led by Muhammad Fami, a key operational leader.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310078-southern-insurgents-wreak-havoc-in-tak-bai-chaos-erupts/

 

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Business as usual: Are Thailand’s ‘green economy’ plans just greenwash?
By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

 

Thailand’s vision for a green economy fails to tackle the country’s environmental problems at their root, say many environmentalists, who accuse the government of prioritizing big business at the expense of our common habitat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310079-business-as-usual-are-thailand’s-‘green-economy’-plans-just-greenwash/

 

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Thai agencies to strategise release of hostages amid Israel-Hamas war
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: The Nation Thailand

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand has announced a meeting with various agencies scheduled for today, aiming to discuss potential strategies for securing the release of Thai hostages caught in the crossfire of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310081-thai-agencies-to-strategise-release-of-hostages-amid-israel-hamas-war/

 

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100,000 baht reward for capture of notorious fugitive, says Department of Corrections
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: Sanook

 

A reward of 100,000 baht has been offered by the Department of Corrections for the capture of 37 year old Chaowalit, a notorious fugitive prisoner who escaped while receiving treatment at Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310082-100000-baht-reward-for-capture-of-notorious-fugitive-says-department-of-corrections/

 

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Thai village chief killed in wild elephant attack at Surat Thani plantation
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

A wild elephant, part of a herd that had wandered into an oil palm plantation, fatally attacked a village chief in Tha Chana district, Surat Thani province, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310089-thai-village-chief-killed-in-wild-elephant-attack-at-surat-thani-plantation/

 

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Charter amendment: Thailand’s Move Forward Party seeks controversial rewrite
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: huahintoday.com

 

The Move Forward Party (MFP), Thailand’s principal opposition, is determined to push for a renewed charter amendment through a motion in Parliament on Wednesday. The motion, which is the first item on the debate agenda and is supported by the MFP and its spokesperson, Parit Wacharasindhu, has sparked concern among lawmakers due to the potential broad changes it could bring about.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310090-charter-amendment-thailand’s-move-forward-party-seeks-controversial-rewrite/

 

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Defence minister to testify to House committee on submarine deal
 

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang

Thailand’s Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said today (Monday) that he is ready to explain, to the House Military Affairs Committee, his decision to switch from procuring a submarine from China to a frigate, even though the surface vessel is more expensive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310091-defence-minister-to-testify-to-house-committee-on-submarine-deal/

 

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Over 3,000 Thais already repatriated from Israel

 

 

A total of 3,329 Thai workers and students have now been flown back to Thailand from Israel, including 367 who arrived yesterday (Sunday) on two flights, according to the Thai Foreign Ministry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310102-over-3000-thais-already-repatriated-from-israel/

 

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Thai Industrial Confidence Index Drops for Third Consecutive Month in September

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Industrial Confidence Index in Thailand has declined for the third consecutive month, falling to 90.0 in September from 91.3 in August, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The weakening is primarily due to a slowdown in the manufacturing sector, affected by diminished domestic purchasing power and a sluggish global economic outlook.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310103-thai-industrial-confidence-index-drops-for-third-consecutive-month-in-september/

 

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Pattaya Teen Rescues Depressed Woman trying to Drown Herself

 

 

A 17-year-old Thai teen rescued a suicidal woman after witnessing her walking into the Pattaya sea in an attempt to harm herself early this morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310104-pattaya-teen-rescues-depressed-woman-trying-to-drown-herself/

 

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Controversial union: Thai man’s marriage to older Chinese woman stirs debate

 

Photo: Sanook

 

The controversial union of a 23 year old man who married a 45 year old woman sparked a flurry of criticism in Thailand. The age and appearance of the bride, who hails from Guangdong province, have been the subjects of controversy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310105-controversial-union-thai-man’s-marriage-to-older-chinese-woman-stirs-debate/

 

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Digital wallet scheme and minimum wage hike under fire

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

The Thai government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has faced significant challenges since coming to power seven weeks ago, with various commitments made during their campaign now under scrutiny. A crucial task includes the repatriation of Thai citizens affected by the Middle East conflict and the ongoing Israel-Hamas unrest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310106-digital-wallet-scheme-and-minimum-wage-hike-under-fire/

 

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Thai Muslims attend prayers to bid farewell to late Muslim spiritual leader

 

 

Thai Muslims across the country attended prayers at mosques to bid farewell to the late Muslim spiritual leader Chularajmontri (Sheikhul Islam of Thailand), Aziz Phithakkumpol, who passed away on Sunday at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310112-thai-muslims-attend-prayers-to-bid-farewell-to-late-muslim-spiritual-leader/

 

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Help sought from JETRO to increase capabilities of Thai SMEs

 

 

The Thai Commerce Ministry has sought support and cooperation from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), to increase the ability of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access the Japanese market, especially for farm products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310113-help-sought-from-jetro-to-increase-capabilities-of-thai-smes/

 

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Thailand’s “digital wallet” scheme not copy of 1999 Japanese model

 

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat

 

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has dismissed a suggestion that the Pheu Thai party’s digital wallet scheme is a copy of the Japanese model, introduced in 1999, which was in the form of coupons.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310028-pheu-thai-digital-wallet-project-merely-copycatting-japan-mp/?do=findComment&comment=18443731

 

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