THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 7 November 2023

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20,000 Thais Still in Israel Due to Financial Commitment

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Despite the ongoing conflict in Israel, officials have reported that around 20,000 Thai nationals still remain in the country, largely due to economic commitments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311488-20000-thais-still-in-israel-due-to-financial-commitment/

 

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Man Arrested for Posting Threatening Messages Against PM

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 7 (TNA) – The Cyber Police have apprehended a man who posted defamatory and threatening messages against the Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311489-man-arrested-for-posting-threatening-messages-against-pm/

 

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Ratchaprarop intersection in Bangkok closed due to subsidence

 

 

A pickup truck sustained damage when its two front wheels fell into a huge hole in the road at a junction on Ratchaprarop Road, after a section of the road subsided at about 6pm on Monday, forcing traffic police and city officials to close the road so workers with heavy machinery could repair it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311490-ratchaprarop-intersection-in-bangkok-closed-due-to-subsidence/

 

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Chiang Mai Tourism Seeks Action Against Seasonal Smog

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chiang Mai’s tourism leaders are calling for urgent government action to address the city’s hazardous smog problem as the peak season approaches. The group is advocating for the expedited passage of the Clean Air Act and the implementation of effective measures to mitigate pollution, particularly from agricultural practices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311491-chiang-mai-tourism-seeks-action-against-seasonal-smog/

 

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Fire Causes Blackout in Part of Pattaya

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A tangle of overhead cables in an alley in Pattaya burst into flames, causing a temporary blackout this morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311493-fire-causes-blackout-in-part-of-pattaya/

 

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Drunk Russian Falls By Accident From Apartment and Sustains Injuries

 

 

A Russian tourist, described by Pattaya police as being highly intoxicated, fell from his elevated apartment room and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311494-drunk-russian-falls-by-accident-from-apartment-and-sustains-injuries/

 

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Pattaya Receives Esteemed Transparency and Integrity Award

 

 

The coastal city of Pattaya has been honored with a prestigious Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) Award 2023 in the development category, owing to its exceptional transparency and outstanding administrative practices, according to the award organisers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311495-pattaya-receives-esteemed-transparency-and-integrity-award/

 

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Pattaya to Host Exciting Basketball Tournament to Boost Sports Tourism

 

 

The city of Pattaya on Monday organized a press conference for the upcoming ‘Pattaya Open Basketball Tournament 2023’.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311496-pattaya-to-host-exciting-basketball-tournament-to-boost-sports-tourism/

 

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Anutin Clarifies Alcohol Sales Will Be Allowed During Extended Entertainment Hours

 

 

On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, clarified to Thai national media about the extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311497-anutin-clarifies-alcohol-sales-will-be-allowed-during-extended-entertainment-hours/

 

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CCI Officers Bust Online Gambling Network with Over 1.3 Billion Baht

 

 

On November 6th, 2023, Thai Cyber Crime Investigation (CCI) officers held a press conference on extensive online gambling websites and captured masterminds in Pathum Thani, Prachinburi, and Chanthaburi. Their annual financial income was reportedly 1.3 billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311498-cci-officers-bust-online-gambling-network-with-over-13-billion-baht/

 

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Thai government says public hearings needed before nightlife extension

 

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It seems the question of whether or not to extend nightlife operating hours in popular tourism areas hasn’t been put to bed yet. The Interior Ministry, headed up by former health minister Anutin Charnvirakul, says public hearings and regulatory amendments will be needed before any extended hours can be approved.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311497-anutin-clarifies-alcohol-sales-will-be-allowed-during-extended-entertainment-hours/?do=findComment&comment=18482940

 

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Leech’s eye for adventure: Thai trekker’s blood-curdling tale

 

Photo via Facebook/ เดอะแบก

 

A Thai man shared an eye-opening survival experience when a leech sucked blood from a friend’s eye, along with a warning and recommendation for all trekking enthusiasts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311500-leech’s-eye-for-adventure-thai-trekker’s-blood-curdling-tale/

 

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Phuket woman arrested for opening bank accounts for scammers

 

PHOTO: Thai Post

 

Police in Phuket have arrested a woman accused of opening bank accounts for call centre scammers, defrauding victims to the tune of 1 million baht. Over the weekend, officers from the Central Investigation Bureau arrested the woman, identified only as Ms Wiparat, at a property in Chalong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311502-phuket-woman-arrested-for-opening-bank-accounts-for-scammers/

 

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Illegal mushroom mayhem: Patong’s peaceful dawn disrupted by police raid

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

The tranquil resort town of Patong was startled in the early hours yesterday morning, as police swooped on a local shop, apprehending one individual for the illegal sale of mushrooms. The Patong Police confirmed the raid, which took place around 12.10am yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311503-illegal-mushroom-mayhem-patong’s-peaceful-dawn-disrupted-by-police-raid/

 

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American woman sexually assaulted in Bangkok

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 24 year old American woman was sexually assaulted by a man in her apartment, following a meeting arranged via a dating app. The 25 year old suspect, Tienming Ho, asked if he could spend the night at her place, and then committed the crime. Ho allegedly confessed to the offence and was apprehended by the police at 11.15am today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311504-american-woman-sexually-assaulted-in-bangkok/

 

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Minivan driver’s alleged sexual assault of teenage girl sparks investigations

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Authorities are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl by a minivan driver. The victim is currently hospitalised and unable to provide a statement due to her condition. The police are urgently examining a red liquid substance found in the vehicle. The incident took place today as reported by Police Lieutenant Colonel Sommat Mueangthaisong, the station chief of Waeng Noi Police Station in Khon Kaen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311505-minivan-driver’s-alleged-sexual-assault-of-teenage-girl-sparks-investigations/

 

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Pot predicament: Thai mum blames foreign neighbours’ toke trouble for son’s illness

 

Photo by Arpapan Jaiman

 

A Thai woman took to social media to demand responsibility from her foreign neighbours after their personal cannabis use allegedly caused her son’s illness.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311506-pot-predicament-thai-mum-blames-foreign-neighbours’-toke-trouble-for-son’s-illness/

 

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Thai couple arrested for stealing pickup truck and evading police

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Local authorities arrested a couple suspected of stealing a pickup truck, fleeing the scene, and later changing clothes to evade police. Today, 37 year old Theerawich (no surname given) and 30 year old Parichat (no surname given) were caught by Phetchaburi highway police with a red Ford pickup truck and a motorcycle as evidence. The couple was apprehended near the railway side road in Pak Tho district, Ratchaburi Province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311507-thai-couple-arrested-for-stealing-pickup-truck-and-evading-police/

 

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Thailand Hosts 22M Tourists in 10 Months

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke has reported that in the first ten months of 2023, Thailand welcomed over 22 million international tourists, with Malaysians making up the largest group. Following an optimistic trend, the Thai government anticipates a total of 28 million visitors by year-end, with projections for tourism revenue surpassing 2.1 trillion baht for the year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311510-thailand-hosts-22m-tourists-in-10-months/

 

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Safe Internet Coalition campaign warns children of dangers of online sexual abuse

 

 

BANGKOK, 7 November 2023 – UNICEF, in cooperation with Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) and Thailand Safe Internet Coalition (TSIC) today launched #CautionFirst campaign urging children and adolescents to “think twice” before sharing photos, videos and personal information online. The campaign aims to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse after studies show that an alarming number of children in Thailand have become victims of online abuse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311511-safe-internet-coalition-campaign-warns-children-of-dangers-of-online-sexual-abuse/

 

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Sukhothai Prepares for the 46th Loy Krathong Festival

 

 

SUKHOTHAI (NNT) - Sukhothai province is set to welcome visitors to its 46th edition of Loy Krathong Festival from November 18 to 27 at the historical Wat Mahathat in the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The festival, under the stewardship of Governor Suchart Teekasuk, is set to showcase the province’s storied traditions and cultural prestige.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311512-sukhothai-prepares-for-the-46th-loy-krathong-festival/

 

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Chiang Mai Plans to Convert Red Trucks to Electric Vehicles

 

 

On November 6th, 2023, Mr. Danainut Chokamnuay, the Assistant Minister of Industry, and relevant officials stated to Thai national media about signature transportation in Chiang Mai: Red Trucks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311513-chiang-mai-plans-to-convert-red-trucks-to-electric-vehicles/

 

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Forest fire prevention operations to kick off this Wednesday

 

 

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation plans to launch a major operation on Wednesday, about a month ahead of the dry season, in ten national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the northern and western regions of the country, with the aim of reducing forest fires by 50% this year, compared to last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311520-forest-fire-prevention-operations-to-kick-off-this-wednesday/

 

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Thai govt. to help rice farmers get higher prices this year

 

 

The Thai cabinet approved rice price intervention measures today, aimed at discouraging farmers from rushing to sell their crops to rice traders or millers, but to store their harvests in barns of their cooperatives and to sell it when the price is right.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311521-thai-govt-to-help-rice-farmers-get-higher-prices-this-year/

 

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