THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 16 November 2023

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A public hearing held in the Phuket district of Kathu has shown that participants are overwhelmingly in agreement with extending nightlife hours.

 

 

Phuket residents overwhelmingly in support of 4am closing times

By Peter Roche

PHOTO: Bangla Road Phuket

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312230-phuket-residents-overwhelmingly-in-support-of-4am-closing-times/

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Deputy health minister persuades Thai couples to have children

 

File photo : Deputy government spokesperson Kaenika Oonchit//Kaenika Instagram

 

Deputy Public Health Minister Santi Promphat wants to increase the birth rate in Thailand, by encouraging Thai couples to have children and by making it easier for them to get access to assisted-reproductive services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312241-deputy-health-minister-persuades-thai-couples-to-have-children/

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No Plan B For Digital Wallet Campaign: Julapun
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

An image of Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat overlaid on a background of digital wallet scheme, above, and placed next to it, Front Page. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER Julapun Amornvivat said today (Nov.15) the Pheu Thai-led government has no such thing as a Plan B which might otherwise be applied in lieu of the contentious digital wallet campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312274-no-plan-b-for-digital-wallet-campaign-julapun/

 

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Bali Hai Ship Operators Call for Removal of Shipwreck Causing Odor and Traffic Obstruction
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Ship operators in Pattaya have expressed concern over a shipwreck that has been anchored off the coast of Bali Hai Pier for over three months. The ship, which is in a dilapidated condition and is sinking, is emitting unpleasant odors and obstructing water traffic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312279-bali-hai-ship-operators-call-for-removal-of-shipwreck-causing-odor-and-traffic-obstruction/

 

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Man in Pattaya Stabbed by Girlfriend for Ogling Other Women During Birthday Celebration
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —A Cambodian man was stabbed and injured during a dispute with his girlfriend in Pattaya on the early morning of November 15th. The victim was reportedly caught sneaking a peek at other women during his girlfriend’s birthday party, prompting his girlfriend to become angry and attack him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312280-man-in-pattaya-stabbed-by-girlfriend-for-ogling-other-women-during-birthday-celebration/

 

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3.48 Trillion Baht Budget For 2024 Due For Cabinet Nod
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Representative images of national budget approval procedure. Credit: Matichon

 

A 3.48 TRILLION BAHT budget for fiscal 2024 will be submitted for cabinet approval next week, a government official said today (Nov.15).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312281-348-trillion-baht-budget-for-2024-due-for-cabinet-nod/

 

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Married Thai woman sells car to marry her boyfriend
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Sanook

 

A married Thai woman is seeking to marry her boyfriend but faces budget constraints. To overcome this, she has opted to sell her car to fund the wedding and is open to offering a discount to the buyer, particularly if they are attractive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312282-married-thai-woman-sells-car-to-marry-her-boyfriend/

 

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Khon Kaen karaoke bar raided: 10 workers arrested for operating without permits
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A high-profile karaoke bar establishment in Khon Kaen, Thailand, was stormed by the police, resulting in the arrest of 10 female workers operating without permits. Some of these workers had also entered the country illegally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312283-khon-kaen-karaoke-bar-raided-10-workers-arrested-for-operating-without-permits/

 

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Tech giants AWS, Google and Microsoft to invest 300 billion baht in Thailand
by Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Government House Photo

 

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft are set to invest in Thailand, marking a significant achievement for the nation’s economy. The total investment from these tech giants is expected to reach around 300 billion baht (US$ 8,447,613,000).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312284-tech-giants-aws-google-and-microsoft-to-invest-300-billion-baht-in-thailand/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 16 November 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312286-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-16-november-2023/

 

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"Big Joke" Inspects Alcohol Checkpoints, Emphasizes Zero Tolerance for Corruption
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Around 11:00 PM, at the Boon Kai area on Rama IV Road, high-ranking police officials, including Deputy Commissioner General Surachet 'Big Joke' Hakpan, Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Police Surachet Bandit, and other officers, conducted a thorough inspection of alcohol checkpoints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312275-big-joke-inspects-alcohol-checkpoints-emphasizes-zero-tolerance-for-corruption/

 

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Thanathorn's Vision for Thailand's Economic Future
 

 

 

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of Thailand's Future Forward Party, has sparked attention with his upcoming public lecture titled "What Should Thailand Gain from Spending 500 Billion Baht?" Scheduled for November 17, the event aims to stimulate intellectual discourse on the nation's economic trajectory.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312276-thanathorns-vision-for-thailands-economic-future/

 

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Deadly Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Chiang Mai
 

 

In a tragic incident, a fireworks factory in San Sai, Chiang Mai, was engulfed in flames following a massive explosion. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312277-deadly-explosion-at-fireworks-factory-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Man fatally shoots stepson following heated argument in Uthai Thani
Photo of Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Maxim Hopman, Unsplash

 

A fatal domestic dispute broke out in Uthai Thani province yesterday when a 58 year old man shot his 42 year old stepson. The shooting followed a heated argument between the two after consuming alcohol in their residence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312287-man-fatally-shoots-stepson-following-heated-argument-in-uthai-thani/

 

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Thai government seeks urgent economic stimulus amid rising household debt
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Adam Dore, Unsplash

 

The economy is in a dire state and in urgent need of a stimulus package to prevent further deterioration, according to the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312288-thai-government-seeks-urgent-economic-stimulus-amid-rising-household-debt/

 

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Tourists travelling less but spending more in luxury Thai tourism
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Krabi Airport

 

The luxury travel sector is witnessing a peculiar trend: tourists are travelling less but spending more, according to the observations from Pimalai Resort and Spa, a hospitality establishment located on Koh Lanta.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312289-tourists-travelling-less-but-spending-more-in-luxury-thai-tourism/

 

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Rayong: Mysterious pot found floating in canal sparks local curiosity
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A 37 year old man made a startling discovery while fishing in a canal in Pluak Daeng, Rayong today. Viraphong Tongha came across an earthen pot, tightly bound with a red cloth, that was floating in the water.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312297-rayong-mysterious-pot-found-floating-in-canal-sparks-local-curiosity/

 

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Thief runs car over homeowner and kills him before fleeing
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via MRG Online

 

A thief ran over a homeowner with his car and killed him on the road in the central province of Saraburi yesterday, November 14, before fleeing with the stolen goods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312301-thief-runs-car-over-homeowner-and-kills-him-before-fleeing/

 

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Thai government and Google partnership to boost digital economy
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai government announced a strategic partnership with Google to bolster the country’s digital economy and accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312243-thailand-and-google-agree-to-strategic-cooperation-for-development-of-digital-technology/?do=findComment&comment=18506860

 

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Highway officer murder: Murder charges hit Nok and crew, along with 21 cops in Nakhon Pathom party
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Charges were filed against Praween Chankhlai, also known as Nok, seven of his accomplices, and 21 police officers in relation to the murder of a highway police officer during a party at Nok’s residence in Nakhon Pathom on September 6.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312304-highway-officer-murder-murder-charges-hit-nok-and-crew-along-with-21-cops-in-nakhon-pathom-party/

 

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