THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 10 November 2023

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Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, the Mayor of Pattaya, is set to convene a special meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming 4 AM closing time for nightlife establishments in legal entertainment zones.

 

Pattaya Mayor Plans Meeting to Discuss Upcoming 4 AM Bar Closing Policy

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311718-pattaya-mayor-plans-meeting-to-discuss-upcoming-4-am-bar-closing-policy/

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Phuket to launch the ‘Sandbox’ health initiative – what?!

 

FILE PHOTO: Tourists enjoying Phuket beach

 

Just when you thought you’d never hear the words “Phuket” and “sandbox” in the same sentence again…

 

Health officials will launch the “Safety Phuket Island Sandbox” on November 26, with PM Srettha Thavisin presiding over the opening event. The Bangkok Post reports that the “safety sandbox” is being launched at Patong Beach and Walking Street in the Mueang district of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311705-phuket-to-launch-the-‘sandbox’-health-

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Brazilian Man Leads Police On A Wild Chase In Phuket
by TNR Staff 

 

The four-door pick-up truck driven by the Brazilian suspect and the tourists in the van that flipped on its side after he rammed the vehicle. All photos: Naewna

 

A WILD POLICE CHASE took place at Phuket’s Patong beach and Kathu town this morning (Nov. 9) with policemen racing to catch a Brazilian man who had fled after an accident at this beach and later rammed into a van full of tourists slightly injuring many of them, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311708-brazilian’s-reckless-car-chase-in-patong-leads-to-multiple-collisions/?do=findComment&comment=18489640

 

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Pattaya Tourist Police Help Retrieve British Tourist’s Lost Phone
 

Pattaya — Pattaya Tourist Police saved the day for a British tourist when they helped him find his lost mobile phone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311731-pattaya-tourist-police-help-retrieve-british-tourist’s-lost-phone/

 

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Pattaya night takes a dark turn: Russian tourist mugged in brutal phone snatch attack
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A distressing event unfolded in the early hours of today in Pattaya as a 23 year old Russian tourist, reported being mugged and assaulted by two Thai men.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311679-young-russian-tourist-attacked-and-robbed-of-phone-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18489650

 

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Pheu Thai Leader By No Means Outperforming PM: Phumtham
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin with Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PHUMTHAM WECHAYACHAI, right-hand man of de facto Pheu Thai boss/”sickly” convict Thaksin Shinawatra, today (Nov.9) categorically dismissed allegations that Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been quietly outperforming Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311737-pheu-thai-leader-by-no-means-outperforming-pm-phumtham/

 

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10,000-Baht Digital Wallet Not For Purchase Of Services
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Representative images of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PEOPLE WILL NOT LIKELY be allowed to use the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital wallet to buy services anywhere, a government official said today (Nov.9).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311738-10000-baht-digital-wallet-not-for-purchase-of-services/

 

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Fake Manchester United, Thai National Team T-Shirts Seized At Border
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Garments for sale at Rong Klua market in Aranyaprathet. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A BIG BUNDLE OF PIRATED T-SHIRTS bearing the names and logos of world and Thai national football teams have been seized at the Thai-Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet district of Sra Kaeo, police said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311739-fake-manchester-united-thai-national-team-t-shirts-seized-at-border/

 

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Phuket tourism operators push for international convention centre
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Achadtaya Chuenniran/Bangkok Post

 

In a bid to elevate Phuket’s status as an exhibition hub, local tourism operators are urging for the rapid implementation of a long-stalled project for an international convention centre and a free port city initiative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311740-phuket-tourism-operators-push-for-international-convention-centre/

 

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Cyberattacks plague Thailand: Over 10 annual incidents cause significant losses
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: logisticsmiddleeast.com

 

A recent survey reveals that more than half of Thai organisations have experienced over 10 cyberattack incidents in the past year, leading to significant financial losses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311741-cyberattacks-plague-thailand-over-10-annual-incidents-cause-significant-losses/

 

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Immigration and Police Conduct Nightlife Security Sweep in Nana Area
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On the night of November 9, 2023, Bangkok's Nana district saw a concerted effort by the Immigration Bureau Division 1 and the Lumpini Police Station to enhance security measures. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311733-immigration-and-police-conduct-nightlife-security-sweep-in-nana-area/

 

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Raid at Bird's Nest Factory Leads to Arrest of 38 Illegal Workers

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

In a coordinated raid, immigration officers and labor authorities in Samut Prakan apprehended 38 illegal workers at a bird's nest production facility in Phra Pradaeng.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311735-raid-at-birds-nest-factory-leads-to-arrest-of-38-illegal-workers/

 

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Khon Kaen Hosts Pioneering Aviation and Transport Industry Event
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Khon Kaen has significantly elevated its status in the global arena by hosting the Air-Rail and Logistic Expo 2023, attracting national and international business stakeholders for trade discussions and showcasing Northeastern Thailand’s innovations that rival global standards. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311734-khon-kaen-hosts-pioneering-aviation-and-transport-industry-event/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 10 November 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311743-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-10-november-2023/

 

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Budget travel: Thai travelers choose affordability amid economic instability
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Freepik

 

In the wake of an unpredictable global economy, travellers are becoming increasingly cost-conscious.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311745-budget-travel-thai-travelers-choose-affordability-amid-economic-instability/

 

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Bangkok cracks down on corruption after road collapse accident
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut/Bangkok Post

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called for a thorough crackdown on corruption following an incident where a section of road in Bangkok collapsed under the weight of an overloaded lorry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311711-manhole-lorry-accident-bma-orders-review-of-371-construction-sites/?do=findComment&comment=18489963

 

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Pattaya Jazz Festival hits the right notes: Kenny G takes the stage to blow minds tomorrow
by Top Top

 

Picture courtesy of Kenny G Facebook.

 

The eagerly anticipated Pattaya Jazz Festival 2023 blows its trumpet tomorrow, featuring the world-class talents of renowned jazz musician Kenny G.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311751-pattaya-jazz-festival-hits-the-right-notes-kenny-g-takes-the-stage-to-blow-minds-tomorrow/

 

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Hua Hin public transport operators ready to welcome tourists during high season
By Online Reporter

 

 
Hua Hin’s transport operators are gearing up to offer top-notch services to tourists in the upcoming high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311753-hua-hin-public-transport-operators-ready-to-welcome-tourists-during-high-season/

 

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Consumer confidence in Thailand soars to 44 month high
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: losspreventionmedia.com

 

Last month witnessed a surge in consumer confidence for the third consecutive month, reaching its highest point in 44 months, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311754-consumer-confidence-in-thailand-soars-to-44-month-high/

 

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Prominent Thai officials arrested over alleged 2.3 million baht bribe
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of San Diego Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency

 

Samut Prakan‘s Bang Phli district saw the arrest of prominent figures within the Bang Pla subdistrict administrative organisation (TAO), including the chairman, 61 year old Chanin Ruenroeng, and his 44 year old personal secretary, Pornmanee (surname withheld).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311757-prominent-thai-officials-arrested-over-alleged-23-million-baht-bribe/

 

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Thailand military upgrade: Defense Ministry responds to emerging threats
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: asianmilitaryreview.com

 

Thailand’s Defence Ministry is gearing up to bolster the country’s armed forces, aiming for a technologically superior edge to counter emerging security threats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311758-thailand-military-upgrade-defense-ministry-responds-to-emerging-threats/

 

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13 year old girl confesses to fabricating minibus driver rape story
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiPost

 

The 13 year old girl who reportedly accused a minibus driver of drugging and sexually assaulting her, later confessed that she had fabricated the rape

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311761-13-year-old-girl-confesses-to-fabricating-minibus-driver-rape-story/

 

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Magic 'B' truck stickers and police payments, vaping raid : Tim Newton Today - Nov 10 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311762-magic-b-truck-stickers-and-police-payments-vaping-raid-tim-newton-today-nov-10 /

 

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Thai government to reveal details of contested 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Twitter (X)

 

The Thai government is set to disclose the specifics of its contentious 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme distribution today. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311763-thai-government-to-reveal-details-of-contested-10000-baht-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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First coalition party dinner signals unity and relaxed political discourse
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reported a warm atmosphere at the first coalition party dinner held on November 8, with no bargaining for political gains witnessed among the government parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311765-first-coalition-party-dinner-signals-unity-and-relaxed-political-discourse/

 

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Earthquake Shakes Mae Hong Son Province

 

 

MAE HONG SON, Nov 9 (TNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 at a depth of 2 kilometers struck the district of Pai in Mae Hong Son province, causing tremors felt in four provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311766-earthquake-shakes-mae-hong-son-province/

 

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Students injured when wooden floor of a classroom gives way

 

 

Two students suffered bruises yesterday when the wooden floor of an aging school in Phanat Nikhom district, in the eastern province of Chon Buri, partially collapsed, throwing about 30 students onto the flooded ground a metre below.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311773-students-injured-when-wooden-floor-of-a-classroom-gives-way/

 

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Chinese Tourist Attacked Over Claim Of Stealing Bar Girl’s Money

by TNR Staff

 

The Chinese tourist relating all that happened to Pol. Capt. Nares Phumsuk via a mobile translation app. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A CHINESE man holidaying in Pattaya was assaulted early this morning (Nov. 10) by two Thai men dressed as guards who accused him of stealing money from a bar girl he was taking to his hotel room, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311774-chinese-tourist-attacked-over-claim-of-stealing-bar-girl’s-money/

 

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Thai welfare state to undergo ‘people power’ revolution with social security election

 

 

In a groundbreaking first, millions of Social Security Fund (SSF) members are poised to elect representatives to the powerful board that manages Thailand’s biggest fund and their benefits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311776-thai-welfare-state-to-undergo-‘people-power’-revolution-with-social-security-election/

 

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Thai Airways reports profitable Q4, driven by Chinese visitor surge
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Stefan Wirtz/Flickr

 

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced a profitable fourth quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of profits, underpinned by a steady recovery in passenger numbers amid the Covid-19 era. The growth has been particularly driven by a surge in visitors from China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311778-thai-airways-reports-profitable-q4-driven-by-chinese-visitor-surge/