THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 25 October 2023

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Thailand’s economy needs a major boost : PM

 

 

Thailand’s under-performing economy needs to be given a major boost, to increase its growth rate and pull the country out of the middle-income trap, while improving the livelihoods of people at all levels, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310287-thailand’s-economy-needs-a-major-boost-pm/

 

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Chada asks for son-in-law’s resignation

 

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised

 

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised has told his son-in-law, who is charged with extortion and bribery, to resign as mayor of Taluk Do sub-district in Uthai Thani province today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310226-chada’s-son-in-law-nabbed-on-bribery-charges/?do=findComment&comment=18448872

 

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Bodies of seven more Thais killed in Israel to return home on Thursday

 

Thai workers in Israel arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Wednesday

 

The seven sets of remains are scheduled to arrive at 10.35am at Suvarnabhumi International Airport tomorrow (Thursday), following eight others which were returned last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310290-bodies-of-seven-more-thais-killed-in-israel-to-return-home-on-thursday/

 

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Thai schools warned about unapproved candy balls’ sale posing health risks to students

 

 

Education authorities issued a health warning about the sale of candy balls near schools. These products, which do not have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and are not correctly labelled according to Ministry of Public Health announcements and Food Act B.E. 2522, could potentially harm children’s health. This was revealed today by Pheumpoon Chidchob, Education Minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310291-thai-schools-warned-about-unapproved-candy-balls’-sale-posing-health-risks-to-students/

 

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Drunk driving monk: Altercation causes 8,000 baht damage to Thai teacher’s car

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A video of a drunk-driving Buddhist monk in an inebriated state, engaging in a traffic altercation, has gone viral online. The monk, driving a sedan, collided with another vehicle after crossing into the wrong lane.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310292-drunk-driving-monk-altercation-causes-8000-baht-damage-to-thai-teacher’s-car/

 

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Thai banks see 0.71% loan growth as SMEs and households struggle

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand’s top six banks reported a meagre loan growth of 0.71% in the first three quarters of 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. This slowdown is primarily due to reduced loan uptake by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and an increase in household debt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310293-thai-banks-see-071-loan-growth-as-smes-and-households-struggle/

 

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Thailand and Australia unite in fight against child sexual exploitation

 

Picture courtesy of Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Angela Macdonald, the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, and Deputy Chief of the Royal Thai Police Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn joined forces in Phuket yesterday to participate in the Countering Child Sexual Exploitation Regional Dialogue Thailand 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310294-thailand-and-australia-unite-in-fight-against-child-sexual-exploitation/

 

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Public Penalty Act: no imprisonment for minor offences, fines only

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

Police across Thailand today will begin implementing the Public Penalty Act, which allows for fines instead of criminal punishments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310295-public-penalty-act-no-imprisonment-for-minor-offences-fines-only/

 

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Thai train station offers refund after Facebook complaint over unexpected 100 baht fee

 

Picture courtesy of อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 Facebook

 

A popular Facebook page shared a complaint about train station staff closing ticket booths and directing passengers to purchase tickets on-board, leading to an additional 100 baht fee. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has since clarified the situation and offered a refund.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310296-thai-train-station-offers-refund-after-facebook-complaint-over-unexpected-100-baht-fee/

 

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3 Burmese men accuse Thai police of extorting 100,000 baht

 

Photo via Facebook/ Survive - สายไหมต้องรอด

 

Three Burmese men sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after accusing Thai officers at Borwin Police Station in Chon Buri of filing false charges in a bid to arrest and physically assault them to extort 100,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310297-3-burmese-men-accuse-thai-police-of-extorting-100000-baht/

 

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100 year old Buddha statue unearthed from mango tree in Chon Buri

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

In a surprise discovery, a Buddha statue believed to be over 100 years old was unearthed from a mango tree at a renowned temple in Chon Buri. This finding came about during the temple’s preparation for the Kathina ceremony scheduled for November 5 when the temple monks were asked by the abbot to cut down the mango tree.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310298-100-year-old-buddha-statue-unearthed-from-mango-tree-in-chon-buri/

 

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Rare Blue-tailed Cave Racer snakes spotted mating in Krabi: Cave Explorers

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Endangered Blue-tailed Cave Racer snakes have been spotted mating in a cave in Krabi province, stirring excitement among cave explorers and prompting calls for conservation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310299-rare-blue-tailed-cave-racer-snakes-spotted-mating-in-krabi-cave-explorers/

 

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Bangkok’s reckless foreign rider roils social media, netizens demand action

 

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Thai social media users have called upon the police to take action against a serial foreign motorcyclist offender, observed engaging in reckless driving along Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road. Referred to by locals as “Tua Tueng Sukhumvit,” which translates to “the top of Sukhumvit,” the foreign rider has drawn attention across the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310300-bangkok’s-reckless-foreign-rider-roils-social-media-netizens-demand-action/

 

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Police apprehend two Narathiwat natives in late-night methamphetamine bust

 

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Police officers from Wang Thonglang Station apprehended two young men accused of dealing methamphetamines. The suspects, both from Yingo District in the Narathiwat Province, attempted to flee upon spotting the officers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310301-police-apprehend-two-narathiwat-natives-in-late-night-methamphetamine-bust/

 

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Vehicular accident in Chiang Rai leaves driver dead and over 20 students injured

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A tragic vehicular accident involving a six-wheeled private delivery truck and a student minibus resulted in the death of the minibus driver and injured over 20 students. The incident occurred today in the jurisdiction of Pa Daet Police Station, Chiang Rai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310303-vehicular-accident-in-chiang-rai-leaves-driver-dead-and-over-20-students-injured/

 

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