THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 4 November 2023

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Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested the leader of the Outlaws Thailand criminal gang at a luxury condominium on Soi Sukhumvit 55 in Bangkok for operating online gambling, human trafficking and drug trafficking. Assets worth more than 150 million baht were seized.

 

Outlaws Thailand gang leader arrested, 150 million baht assets seized
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจไซเบอร์ – บช.สอท.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311114-outlaws-thailand-gang-leader-arrested-150-million-baht-assets-seized/

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TikToker faces 1,650 baht tax bill for sending 10 baht pen to Thailand (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ 24jetlag

 

A Thai man shared his shocking experience on TikTok saying he sent a pen that cost less than 10 baht from New Zealand to Thailand and was charged 1,650 baht in tax.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311117-tiktoker-faces-1650-baht-tax-bill-for-sending-10-baht-pen-to-thailand-video/

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PM gives green light for extending pub opening hours until 4am

 

File photo by AFP

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has given the greenlight for pubs and bars in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Chon Buri to stay open until 4am, tentatively from December 15, to promote tourism and increase revenues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311136-entertainment-venues-to-open-until-4-am-starting-december-15/?do=findComment&comment=18473528

 

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Luxury brands remove Blackpink Lisa’s photos on social media

 

 

All of the photos featuring Lisa have disappeared from Weibo accounts of the two high-end brands, for which the singer is acting as the global ambassador, reported VN Express International online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311149-luxury-brands-remove-blackpink-lisa’s-photos-on-social-media/

 

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Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand
by Agneta de Bekassy

 

ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311150-meet-the-new-swedish-ambassador-to-thailand/

 

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Phuket Immigration Investigates Alleged Russian Working at Tour Booth  
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Immigration inspected a tour booth in Kata after they were notified by concerned citizens that a Russian was allegedly working illegally selling tour packages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311151-phuket-immigration-investigates-alleged-russian-working-at-tour-booth/

 

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Phuket Smart Pier to be Launched at Chalong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong – The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) will launch a Phuket Smart Pier in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311152-phuket-smart-pier-to-be-launched-at-chalong/

 

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20 Thai Hostages Are Safe: Malaysian PM
by TNR Staff

 

 Houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, on Oct. 11, 2023. Photo: Reuters/Anas al-Shareef and published by CNA

 

THAI Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today (Nov. 3) that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had called to inform that 20 out of 23 Thais held hostage by Hamas fighters are safe while a search is underway for two to three other captives, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311158-20-thai-hostages-are-safe-malaysian-pm/

 

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17 Indian Star Tortoises Seized At Suvarnabhumi Airport
by TNR Staff

 

The protected Indian star tortoises seized at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Photos: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and published by Thai Rath

 

A THAI woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 2 a.m. yesterday (Nov. 2) while trying to smuggle 17 Indian star tortoises to Taiwan, Thai Rath newspaper and TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311159-17-indian-star-tortoises-seized-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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MP Hit With Sexual Harassment Allegations Apologises, Not Quitting
by TNR Staff

 

Move Forward MP Chaiyamparvaan Manpianjit bowing to apologise to the public and explaining his standpoint on the sexual harassment allegations filed against him. Photos: Naewna

 

MOVE FORWARD MP Chaiyamparvaan Manpianjit who is facing allegations of sexual harassment apologised to the public  today (Nov. 3) but refused to resign from the party while trying to debunk the charges levelled against him, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311160-mp-hit-with-sexual-harassment-allegations-apologises-not-quitting/ 

 

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Firearms feud: Thai police nab duo for ‘shooting’ deal gone wrong

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ToKo

 

Thai police arrested two men on charges of conspiring to shoot a firearms dealer. Their motive was the gun dealer’s alleged failure to deliver a firearm they had ordered for 9,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311161-firearms-feud-thai-police-nab-duo-for-‘shooting’-deal-gone-wrong/

 

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Thai soldier cheats on his wife and leaves her to pay his debts

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai woman exposed her soldier ex-husband to the public, accusing him of cheating on her and leaving her burdened with his substantial debts to pay off.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311162-thai-soldier-cheats-on-his-wife-and-leaves-her-to-pay-his-debts/

 

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Fatal elephant attack in Thailand’s Buriram province claims life
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of seven corners

 

A fatal elephant attack in Buriram province, Thailand, has claimed the life of 62 year old man named Chatchai (surname withheld) who was trampled and his body torn into two pieces by a wild elephant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311163-fatal-elephant-attack-in-thailand’s-buriram-province-claims-life/

 

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Yokohama stabbing: Thai man arrested after lethal incident
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

In a violent escalation of an argument, a 53 year old Thai man has been arrested in Yokohama, Japan, following a stabbing incident that left one Japanese man dead and two others injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311164-yokohama-stabbing-thai-man-arrested-after-lethal-incident/

 

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Three Minors Arrested in Nakhon Phanom for Alleged Possession of Firearms and Murder
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Nakhon Phanom—On November 2nd, 2023, Sri Songkhram police officers captured a group of three alleged minors with an improvised firearm and bullets in Si Songkhram, Nakhon Phanom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311165-three-minors-arrested-in-nakhon-phanom-for-alleged-possession-of-firearms-and-murder/

 

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Failed Robbery at Bangkok Gold Shop

 

Picture: Siam Rath

On November 3, 2023, in Bangkok’s Yan Nawa district, a man's attempt to rob a gold shop with an iron bar was thwarted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311154-failed-robbery-at-bangkok-gold-shop/

 

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Crackdown on Taxi Violations at CentralWorld
 

Picture: Daily News

On November 3rd, in a joint operation by the Tourist Police and the Department of Land Transport, authorities targeted taxis committing legal violations in front of the CentralWorld shopping complex.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311156-crackdown-on-taxi-violations-at-centralworld/

 

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Young Man Arrested for Smuggling Undocumented Migrant Workers

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On November 3rd, Thai Highway Police apprehended a 19-year-old man, Somkiat (surname withheld), for transporting undocumented migrant workers in a stolen vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311155-young-man-arrested-for-smuggling-undocumented-migrant-workers/

 

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Security Guard in Banglamung Killed After Crashing Motorbike into Tree
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung — A security guard was found deceased by his friend in the Banglamung district early yesterday morning after he had crashed his motorbike into a roadside tree after leaving a party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311166-security-guard-in-banglamung-killed-after-crashing-motorbike-into-tree/

 

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Monkey mayhem no more: Urban overpopulation problem swings towards solutions
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with the Wild Animal Rescue Foundation, has made significant progress in tackling the issue of monkey overpopulation in urban areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311167-monkey-mayhem-no-more-urban-overpopulation-problem-swings-towards-solutions/

 

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UK pensioners flock to luxury retirement resorts in Thailand

By IWAN STONE and JAMES REYNOLDS

 

 

British retirees are flocking to Thailand retirement resorts as they slam the NHS and social care for driving them overseas

 

We're topping up the tan, not playing bingo in a nursing home: Pensioners needing some sun or round-the-clock care flock to luxury £1,500-a-month retirement resorts in Thailand - which are nearly three times cheaper than the UK

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311173-uk-pensioners-flock-to-luxury-retirement-resorts-in-thailand/

 

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SKÅL International Bangkok Clinches Top Honor at 2023 Hospitality Awards Bangkok

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311174-skål-international-bangkok-clinches-top-honor-at-2023-hospitality-awards bangkok/

 

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OPINION: How rich is “rich”?

By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World

 

Billionaires living in luxurious penthouses, driving supercars, carrying designer bags, sipping cocktails on a yacht and people throwing dollar bills up in the air, these are some of the common perceptions of “rich people”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311176-opinion-how-rich-is-“rich”/

 

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Pathum Thani: Man kicks Kratom garden watchman over 1,000 baht argument, denies murder allegation
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A heavy-footed man fatally kicked a Kratom garden watchman in the face over a dispute concerning 1,000 baht. The assailant confessed to the attack but denied causing the death. Authorities are swiftly pursuing forensic examination to determine the cause of death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311179-pathum-thani-man-kicks-kratom-garden-watchman-over-1000-baht-argument-denies-murder-allegation/

 

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Thai man deceived by online lover loses 3.5 million baht in elaborate scam
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A Thai man fell victim to an elaborate online scam where he was deceived by a woman on Facebook. Despite never meeting in person, the man known as Toon, was convinced to transfer a total of 3.5 million baht to the woman, known as Boom Bim, only to find out that she had used another woman’s pictures and had lied about her life circumstances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311180-thai-man-deceived-by-online-lover-loses-35-million-baht-in-elaborate-scam/

 

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Rare Malayan tiger spotted in Thailand’s Bang Lang National Park
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) recently reported the sighting of a Malayan tiger in Yala‘s Bang Lang National Park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311186-rare-malayan-tiger-spotted-in-thailand’s-bang-lang-national-park/

 

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Nonthaburi: Teenage girl arrested for promoting underage prostitution on Twitter
by Puntid Tantivangphaisa

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The local Pakkret police apprehended a 19 year old woman, who was reportedly operating an illicit Twitter account promoting underage prostitution services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311189-nonthaburi-teenage-girl-arrested-for-promoting-underage-prostitution-on-twitter/

 

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to continue:

 

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