THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 11 November 2023

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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.

 

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

 

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

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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/

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Thailand aims to become a world festival destination

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his government’s intention to promote Thailand as a global festival destination, in the hopes of boosting tourism across the country and attracting more foreign tourists over the New Year period.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311791-thailand-aims-to-become-a-world-festival-destination/

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American Man in Coma After Being Pulled from the Water at Surin Beach in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A 72-year-old American man was in a coma after he was pulled up from the water by lifeguards at Surin Beach in Cherng Talay today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311820-american-man-in-coma-after-being-pulled-from-the-water-at-surin-beach-in-phuket/

 

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Hua Hin Report Nov 2023: News, coming events, foreign income Jan 1st tax concerns

 

 

Andrew Sloan and Richard Buckle chat about past and coming events, Hua Hin news and briefly about the foreign income tax review which is due to be enforced on January 1st 2024.

 

Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311821-hua-hin-report-nov-2023-news-coming-events-foreign-income-jan-1st-tax-concerns/

 

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Japanese Tourist Allegedly Pickpocketed by Pattaya Transwomen, Loses Over 60,000 Baht
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Japanese man, who was exploring Pattaya’s night scene with his friend, said he was pickpocketed of over 60,000 baht in cash by two transgender suspects in the late hours of Thursday, November 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311800-japanese-tourist-pickpocketed-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18492469

 

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Thailand Tipped To Produce 32 Million Tonnes Of Rice
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Paddy fields in Thailand. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THAILAND IS FORECAST to produce some 32 million tonnes of rice in 2023/2024 season, according to the Office of Agricultural Economics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311829-thailand-tipped-to-produce-32-million-tonnes-of-rice/

 

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Parallel Populist Project Unveiled For The Well-To-Do
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

A graphic image on paying tax by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

 

AN E-REFUND PROJECT has been freshly launched by the Pheu Thai-led government for the well-to-do in parallel to the populist digital wallet project for other people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311830-parallel-populist-project-unveiled-for-the-well-to-do/

 

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Pattaya Bar Worker Allegedly Kidnapped by Group of Men

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A female bar worker was allegedly forced into a vehicle by a group of men in Soi Pattaya 3 in the early hours of Friday, November 10th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311831-pattaya-bar-worker-allegedly-kidnapped-by-group-of-men/

 

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Joint Immigration Task Force Apprehends Fugitive Chinese National
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On November 10, 2023, under the directive of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Police General Tosak Sukvimol, and Deputy Police Chief Surachate Hakparn, a successful operation led by the Immigration Bureau's investigative teams led to the apprehension of a Chinese fugitive at an airport in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311825-joint-immigration-task-force-apprehends-fugitive-chinese-national/

 

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Major Road Accident on Highway 304 Leaves Twelve People Injured, Six Vehicles Wrecked
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On November 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM, a major multi-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 304, Chachoengsao-Kabin Buri route, near the entrance to Phanom Sarakham Hospital. The incident involved six severely damaged vehicles and resulted in twelve people injured, all of whom were transported to Phanom Sarakham Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311826-major-road-accident-on-highway-304-leaves-twelve-people-injured six-vehicles-wrecked/

 

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Pattaya Police Intensify Search for Suspects Who Mugged Russian Tourist
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya police are intensively searching for two suspects who mugged a young Russian woman on Jomtien Second Road on Thursday, November 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311834-pattaya-police-intensify-search-for-suspects-who-mugged-russian-tourist/

 

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Notorious Motorcycle Thief Arrested in Chonburi
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — A notorious motorcycle thief, suspected of being responsible for over 40 theft incidents, has been arrested in the Banglamung district of Chonburi province by Pattaya police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311837-notorious-motorcycle-thief-arrested-in-chonburi/

 

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Major Drug Bust in Roi Et: Over 140,000 Amphetamine Pills Seized, Four People Arrested
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Roi Et—On November 8th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander-in-Chief, and Roi Et drug police officers intercepted four alleged drug smugglers with over 140,000 amphetamine pills in Phon Thong, Roi Et.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311840-major-drug-bust-in-roi-et-over-140000-amphetamine-pills-seized-four-people-arrested/

 

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Young Man Arrested with 246,000 Methamphetamine Pills in Thalang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A 25-year-old man was arrested with 246,000 methamphetamine pills in a room in Thalang, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311842-young-man-arrested-with-246000-methamphetamine-pills-in-thalang/

 

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UPDATE: Intoxicated Brazilian Driver Arrested after Hit and Run on Patong Hill
By Goongnang Suksawa

 

 

Patong – An intoxicated Brazilian pickup truck driver was arrested after a hit and run accident in which he hit a minivan which then overturned on Patong Hill injuring foreign passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311843-update-intoxicated-brazilian-driver-arrested-after-hit-and-run-on-patong-hill/

 

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Massive Seizure of E-cigarettes in Ayutthaya: Over 60,000 Units Worth 10 Million Baht Confiscated
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya—On November 8th, 2023, Thai Anti Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers confiscated E-cigarettes, E-liquids, and other equipment, a total of 60,500 units worth over 10 million Baht, at a private distribution center in Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311844-massive-seizure-of-e-cigarettes-in-ayutthaya-over-60000-units-worth-10-million-baht-confiscated/

 

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Monk Arrested in Ubon Ratchathani for Alleged Drug Possession and Distribution to Teens
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Ubon Ratchathani—On November 8th, 2023, the Dam Rong Dhama Organization and Thai Government Department of Inspection and Complaints received a report from a good citizen that a monk allegedly took illicit drugs and distributed them to local teenagers in Natan, Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311845-monk-arrested-in-ubon-ratchathani-for-alleged-drug-possession-and-distribution-to-teens/

 

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Lost elephant calf Kanya finds new family in Chiang Mai
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

The tale of Kanya, the lost wild elephant calf, has come to a joyful conclusion. Found wandering in a rice field in the Bueng Kan province, she has now joined a new family in Chiang Mai. The journey of Kanya, from Bueng Kan to Chiang Mai, is one worth revisiting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311847-lost-elephant-calf-kanya-finds-new-family-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thai deputy PM defends government’s initial performance amidst economic criticism

Photo of Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai has recently defended the government‘s performance during its initial two months in office, amidst criticism that the economy has seen little to no improvement and the cost of living remains high.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311849-thai-deputy-pm-defends-government’s-initial-performance-amidst-economic-criticism/

 

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Thai government to finance digital wallet scheme with 500 billion baht loan
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai government has plans to secure a loan of 500 billion baht in order to finance a digital wallet scheme, revealed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311854-thai-government-to-finance-digital-wallet-scheme-with-500-billion-baht-loan/

 

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Phaya Thai: Condo fire claims life of elderly woman, 20 injured

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A devastating fire broke out in a condominium in the Phaya Thai district, causing more than 20 residents to choke on smoke and resulting in the tragic demise of a 70 year old woman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311855-phaya-thai-condo-fire-claims-life-of-elderly-woman-20-injured/

 

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2 foreigners killed and many injured in minibus accident in Chiang Mai
Photo of Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์ จังหวัดแม่ฮ่องสอน

 

A minibus overturned on a road in the northern province of Chiang Mai yesterday. Two foreigners were killed and more than 10 passengers were injured in the accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311858-2-foreigners-killed-and-many-injured-in-minibus-accident-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 13 November 2023 
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