THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 13 November 2023

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Thieves Steal Internet Cables in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Two thieves stole internet cables, resulting in the disruption of an internet connection for a house in Pattaya and causing great fear for the homeowner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312002-thieves-steal-internet-cables-in-pattaya/

 

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Ilegal Drugs and E-Cigarettes Widely Spreading in Phuket, Say Relevant Officials
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Both dealers and users of Illegal drugs and e-cigarettes have increased in Phuket, say relevant officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312004-ilegal-drugs-and-e-cigarettes-widely-spreading-in-phuket-say-relevant-officials/

 

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Thai Government Plans to Establish Clean Drinking Tap Water
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On November 9th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, delegated electric and water utility policies to Thai government officials to relieve the burden of Thai citizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312008-thai-government-plans-to-establish-clean-drinking-tap-water/

 

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GPS mishap: Woman drives into ditch in Banglamung
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A woman unfamiliar with her route plunged her car into a ditch while following GPS directions to visit a friend in Banglamung, Chon Buri. Rescue officials rushed to the scene following the GPS mishap, which occurred around 2.30am today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312009-gps-mishap-woman-drives-into-ditch-in-banglamung/

 

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5G network development: NBTC explores 3500MHz band allocation
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is exploring the potential of allocating a section of the 3500-megahertz band to foster the development of a private 5G network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312010-5g-network-development-nbtc-explores-3500mhz-band-allocation/

 

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Teenager killed in explosive attack amid youth group feud in Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture of the crime scene courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

A teenager was killed following an explosive attack and shooting incident, allegedly stemming from a longstanding feud between local youth groups.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312012-teenager-killed-in-explosive-attack-amid-youth-group-feud-in-bangkok/

 

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Boat race tragedy: Champion drowns celebrating victory in Thailand

by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: Sanook

 

A tragic twist of fate turned joy into sorrow when a 54 year old from Buriram province, drowned after happily jumping into the Chakkarat River to celebrate his team’s victory in a long boat race.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312014-boat-race-tragedy-champion-drowns-celebrating-victory-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan Dam hosts sanctioned fishing season for giant Mekong catfish
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Phetchaburi News Facebook Page

 

A sanctioned fishing season is underway at the Kaeng Krachan Dam in Phetchaburi, Thailand, where the Fisheries Department’s inland fisheries prevention and suppression unit is permitting the capture of up to 60 giant Mekong catfish.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312015-thailand’s-kaeng-krachan-dam-hosts-sanctioned-fishing-season-for-giant-mekong-catfish/

 

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Chinese police patrols in Thai tourist areas? Phuket's 'Russian invasion' continues : Tim Newton Today - Nov 13 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312016-chinese-police-patrols-in-thai-tourist-areas-phukets-russian-invasion-continues-tim-newton-today-nov-13 /

 

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Dengue fever infections increase by about 300% this year

 

 

The number of dengue fever patients in Thailand recorded between January 1st and November 1st was more than 123,000, which is an increase of nearly 300% compared to last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312017-dengue-fever-infections-increase-by-about-300-this-year/

 

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Loy Krathong, the festival of light, color and … garbage

 

File photo : Loy Krathong festival

 

The environmental damage done by one of Thailand’s most colorful festivals, Loy Krathong, has grown so high that many netizens want people to stop floating their krathong in natural waterways.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312018-loy-krathong-the-festival-of-light-color-and-…-garbage/

 

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Thailand prepares for onset of cool season as northern front approaches
by Mitch Connor

 

Camping at Khao Takhian Ngo,Phetchabun. Picture courtesy of Hug Thailand

 

Thailand is bracing for a weather shift as a cool front from the north is set to lower temperatures starting tomorrow, signalling the onset of the cool season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312020-thailand-prepares-for-onset-of-cool-season-as-northern-front-approaches/

 

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Hua Hin launches campaign to address homelessness and begging
By Online Reporter 

 

 

Hua Hin is stepping up efforts to manage its homeless population and address street begging, following concerns raised by both residents and tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312022-hua-hin-launches-campaign-to-address-homelessness-and-begging/

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PM confident that loan bill for “digital wallet” will be fully supported by coalition

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is confident that the government’s loan bill, needed to fund the digital wallet scheme, will sail through parliament with the support of the coalition parties’ 320 MPs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312026-pm-confident-that-loan-bill-for-“digital-wallet”-will-be-fully-supported-by-coalition/

 

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Idea for Chinese police to patrol in Thailand lights up social media

 

[FILE] Chinese police officers answer the questions of Chinese tourists beside the Fontana di Trevi in Rome, Italy in 2019 (Image Courtesy: Xinhua News Agency)

 

The Thai prime minister’s idea to invite Chinese police to patrol with their Thai counterparts, to help provide security for Chinese tourists in Thailand, lit up social media during the weekend.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311990-the-government-should-not-consider-bringing-in-chinese-police-to-patrol-tourism-hotspots/?do=findComment&comment=18500082

 

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Chinese police presence in Thailand a “slap in the face” : ex-NIA deputy director

 

Former deputy director of National Intelligence Agency Nantiwat Samart

 

Former deputy director of National Intelligence Agency Nantiwat Samart has questioned the concept of inviting Chinese police to join their Thai counterparts on patrol in main tourist provinces, ostensibly to boost the confidence of Chinese nationals in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312087-chinese-police-presence-in-thailand-a-“slap-in-the-face”-ex-nia-deputy-director/

 

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Anutin floats the reviving of civics classes in schools

 

 

Interior Ministry will hold discussions with Education Ministry about the possibility of reintroducing civics classes to the school curricula, to instil an awareness of unity, duty, ethics and brotherhood among Thai students, in the hope of reducing violent inter-school rivalries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312046-anutin-floats-the-reviving-of-civics-classes-in-schools/

 

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Govt Addresses Key Domestic Issues

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has held a special meeting to address tourism safety, trucking regulations, and pork smuggling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312055-govt-addresses-key-domestic-issues/

 

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Digital Wallet Stipend Program Remains a Hot Topic

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The digital wallet stipend program continues to receive both support and criticism, following the release of more details from the government last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312056-digital-wallet-stipend-program-remains-a-hot-topic/

 

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Happy Grocers Delivers Inclusive Sustainability

 

 

The year 2020 remains etched in our memories, a year plagued with uncertainty, anxiety, facemasks, and sanitizer bottles. The simple became complex, and ease turned into struggle overnight. Amidst this, however, a few visionary souls seized the sourest of lemons and transformed them into the sweetest lemonade of opportunity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312057-happy-grocers-delivers-inclusive-sustainability/

 

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School Mourns Loss of Teacher Killed in Klong Toey Shooting

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 13 (TNA) – Sacred Heart Convent School on Monday held a prayer ceremony to mourn the loss of “Teacher Jeab,” an innocent victim in the recent shooting in Klong Toey area, which may be linked to a student brawl between two rival vocational schools.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311963-khlong-toei-gunfire-leaves-teacher-dead-and-another-critically-wounded/?do=findComment&comment=18500305

 

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Bangkok Teacher’s Death Prompts Government Action

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has vowed to take stringent action following the tragic death of Sirada Sinprasert, a teacher at Sacred Heart Convent School in Bangkok, who was killed by a stray bullet during a violent clash between vocational school students.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311963-khlong-toei-gunfire-leaves-teacher-dead-and-another-critically-wounded/?do=findComment&comment=18500317

 

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Thai man jailed for killing Chinese scammer in Cambodia dies in prison

 

Photo via Facebook/ วิเชียร ม่วงสี

 

A Thai man jailed for killing a Chinese member of a call centre scam gang in Cambodia has died in prison. The government was urged to help Thai people lured into working for unscrupulous scam gangs in Southeast Asia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312058-thai-man-jailed-for-killing-chinese-scammer-in-cambodia-dies-in-prison/

 

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Global diabetes cases surge with steady rise in Thailand

 

Photo: sahyadrihospital.com

 

Diabetes is on the rise globally with a staggering 537 million people affected, including a steady increase in Thailand averaging 300,000 new cases per year. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) highlighted the risk factors of escalating global diabetes, focusing on family history, obesity, overweight, high waist circumference, and high blood pressure as key elements.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312060-global-diabetes-cases-surge-with-steady-rise-in-thailand/

 

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Phuket continues to bank on the ‘Russian revolution’

 

PHOTO: Russians operating in Phuket

 

“Over 9,000 granted long-stay visas since the start of 2023.”

 

Phuket is experiencing a significant transformation due to an influx of Russian tourists, driving up property prices and sparking local resentment. While Western countries impose sanctions on Russia, Thailand continues to welcome Russian visitors in an effort to revive its tourism industry post-COVID.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312061-phuket-continues-to-bank-on-the-‘russian-revolution’/

 

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Multicoloured Umbrella Group seeks sun-soaked justice from governor for beachfront comeback

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

The sandy shores of Phuket reverberated with a plea for help from a collective of former umbrella vendors, now united as the Multicoloured Umbrella Group. Previously engaged in setting up beach umbrellas at Karon, these individuals are now appealing for the intervention of Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat. Their request? A fair reinstatement to their beachfront locations, allowing them to resume their trade under the sun.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312062-multicoloured-umbrella-group-seeks-sun-soaked-justice-from-governor-for-beachfront-comeback/

 

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Phuket governor strengthens fight against rising illicit drug use

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat recently reinforced the region’s dedication to combating illicit drug activity, asserting that the necessary measures are already in place at the local level to make considerable headway in this battle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312063-phuket-governor-strengthens-fight-against-rising-illicit-drug-use/

 

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Paratroopers join manhunt in southern Thailand for escaped convict

 

PHOTO: Thai Rath

 

Paratroopers have joined the ongoing hunt for escaped prisoner Chaovalit Thongduang in the mountains of the southern province of Phattalung. Chaovalit has been on the run since October 22, when he fled the Nakhon Si Thammarat hospital where he’d been receiving dental treatment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312065-paratroopers-join-manhunt-in-southern-thailand-for-escaped-convict/

 

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European tourists decline by 50% in Koh Kut amid global tensions

 

Photo: Benoit Lepinay/Flickr

 

A drastic 50% drop in the number of European tourists visiting the Koh Kut district in Trat has been witnessed this year, as reported by the chairman of the Koh Kut administrative organisation. The chairman, who also operates a resort on the island, revealed that around 160,000 to 170,000 tourists visited the district last year, contributing to a revenue of hundreds of millions of baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312069-european-tourists-decline-by-50-in-koh-kut-amid-global-tensions/

 

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Couple escapes multi-million baht debt after performing rituals in Thai cemetery

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A couple, grappling with a multi-million-baht debt, successfully revitalised their business by conducting rituals in a cemetery. The subsequent success prompted them to host a lavish feast for the spirits, featuring 23 Chinese banquet tables and movie screenings in the graveyard. The event took place today, in the cemetery of Sa Wang Het, Thung Hiang, Phanat Nikhom, and Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312070-couple-escapes-multi-million-baht-debt-after-performing-rituals-in-thai-cemetery/