THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 2 December 2023

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THIRTY-NINE French tourists travelling in a tour bus to a restaurant in Kanchanaburi for lunch today (Dec. 1) narrowly escaped after the large vehicle’s rear engine caught fire with the driver unaware of the looming disaster and only stopped upon being alerted by a passing motorist, Naewna newspaper said.

 

39 French Tourists Escape Bus Blaze
by TNR Staff

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313194-39-french-tourists-escape-bus-blaze/

 

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Administrative Court To Judge Whether Thaksin Is Clinically Or ‘Politically’ Ill
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Political activist Srisuwan Janya, left, and de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT WILL be shortly petitioned to judge whether de facto Pheu Thai boss/convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra is clinically or “politically” ill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313196-administrative-court-to-judge-whether-thaksin-is-clinically-or-‘politically’-ill/

 

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Bt5.1 billion to promote “soft power” activities next year

 

File photo: Songkran Festival

 

The National Soft Power Development Committee (NSPDC) has decided, in principle, to approve about Bt5.1 billion to promote 11 elements of Thailand’s soft power, from food and festivals to music, fashion and Muay Thai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313184-bt51-billion-to-promote-“soft-power”-activities-next-year/

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Belgian Tourist Impaled by Metal Wire on Pattaya Footpath
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: สยามชล นิวส์

Pattaya — A 61-year-old Belgian tourist was pierced through his palm by a sharp metal wire attached to a guy anchor/hook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313178-foreigner-stumbles-hand-impaled-by-wire-rope-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18523820

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Anti-Loan Sharks Campaign Means No Waiver Of Debt
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul talking to reporters. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE PHEU THAI-LED GOVERNMENT’S all-out campaign against illicit, informal money lending will by no means result in any waiver of debt but will foster compromise and negotiations between loan sharks and those who currently owe them, according to Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313198-anti-loan-sharks-campaign-means-no-waiver-of-debt/

 

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Phuket Governor Orders Local Authorities to Help Solve Traffic Problems
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Governor has ordered local authorities to open some small roads in several areas to decrease traffic jams on main roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313203-phuket-governor-orders-local-authorities-to-help-solve-traffic-problems/

 

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Authorities Raid and Dismantle Fake Monk Gang on Sri Racha Mountain
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sri Racha — Chonburi immigration raided and dismantled a fraudulent monk gang that was hiding on a mountain in the Sri Racha district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313204-authorities-raid-and-dismantle-fake-monk-gang-on-sri-racha-mountain/

 

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Norwegian Motorcyclist Drives into Dangling Cable and Gets Injured in Sattahip
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sattahip — A 60-year-old Norwegian national was injured when he accidentally drove his motorbike into a communication wire that was dangling across the road in the district of Sattahip today, December 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313205-norwegian-motorcyclist-drives-into-dangling-cable-and-gets-injured-in-sattahip/

 

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Thai drug addict leaves 9 year old boy fighting for life in shocking Isaan attack
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

Police arrested a Thai drug addict after he attacked three victims in the Isaan province of Nakhon Panom on November 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313206-thai-drug-addict-leaves-9-year-old-boy-fighting-for-life-in-shocking-isaan-attack/

 

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Sky’s the limit for drama: Fire drill steals the show near Phuket International Airport

by Mitch Connor
 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

Onlookers in the vicinity of Phuket International Airport yesterday were treated to an unexpected spectacle of dark smoke rising into the sky.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313207-sky’s-the-limit-for-drama-fire-drill-steals-the-show-near-phuket-international-airport/

 

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Firefighter criticised for unprofessional conduct in fire incident (video)
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A rescue worker has come under criticism for demonstrating power and being unprofessional by stepping on and kicking a junior firefighter while responding to a fire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313208-firefighter-criticised-for-unprofessional-conduct-in-fire-incident-video/

 

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Pregnant Burmese woman begs thief to return 240,000 baht’s worth of gold
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ Kham Ying Namwan

A pregnant Burmese woman turned to social media to convey her heart-wrenching disappointment and appeal to a thief for the return of gold accessories valued at over 240,000 baht, which were stolen from her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313209-pregnant-burmese-woman-begs-thief-to-return-240000-baht’s-worth-of-gold/

 

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Allegedly Intoxicated British Driver Injured in Pattaya Pickup Truck Accident
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A British national was injured in a pickup truck accident in Pattaya on December 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313212-allegedly-intoxicated-british-driver-injured-in-pattaya-pickup-truck-accident/

 

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Bus Accident Causes Multiple Injuries Near Chulalongkorn University

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On December 1st, a public bus operated by Chofer Corporation intended to apply brakes but accidentally hit the accelerator, resulting in a collision that injured several people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313199-bus-accident-causes-multiple-injuries-near-chulalongkorn-university/

 

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Mysterious Blaze! Rubber Factory Roof Ignites, Workers Flee for Lives
 

 

After the intense fire at the rubber factory in Rayong Province, investigators are working harder to understand the mystery behind the destructive blaze that resulted in damages exceeding 5 million Baht. Under the leadership of Pol. Lt. Col. Wanchai Chaiya, the Pluak Daeng Police have launched an extensive probe into the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313200-mysterious-blaze-rubber-factory-roof-ignites-workers-flee-for-lives/

 

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Popular snack vendor finds 100,000 baht stolen from Chiang Mai home
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

A popular snack vendor known for her revealing outfit, returned to her Chiang Mai home yesterday, November 30 to find nearly 100,000 baht had been stolen from her safe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313220-popular-snack-vendor-finds-100000-baht-stolen-from-chiang-mai-home/

 

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Rice production crisis forecast: Dry woes, dwindling waters, and El Nino brew trouble
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Thailand Travel Bag.

 

Asian rice production during the off-season is predicted to suffer due to a blend of unfavourable weather conditions including dry planting, dwindling reservoirs and ongoing El Nino weather patterns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313222-rice-production-crisis-forecast-dry-woes-dwindling-waters-and-el-nino-brew-trouble/

 

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House committee formulates 2024 budget proposal
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: from Thedailyguardian

 

The House committee responsible for scrutinising planning and monitoring budget expenditure is formulating a budget proposal for next year. The proposal is expected to be reviewed by the House in early January.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313223-house-committee-formulates-2024-budget-proposal/

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Female Worker Died After Wall Collapses In House Being Renovated
by TNR Staff 

 

The house being renovated where the female worker died and an ambulance that had come to take her to the hospital. Photo: Amarin TV

 

A YOUNG female worker died at around noon today (Dec. 1) after a wall in a two-storey house in the On Nut area of Bangkok which she and her teammates were renovating suddenly collapsed, Amarin TV said this evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313224-female-worker-died-after-wall-collapses-in-house-being-renovated/

 

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Kui Buri National Park officials ramp up efforts against hunting gangs, multiple arrests made
By Online Reporter 

 

 

As part of crackdown on illegal hunting activities, officials at Kui Buri National Park have intensified patrols, resulting in multiple arrests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313225-kui-buri-national-park-officials-ramp-up-efforts-against-hunting-gangs-multiple-arrests-made/

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan launches pilot program to establish rabies-free zones in three districts
By Online Reporter 

 

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Province has initiated a health and safety campaign, selecting three districts to pilot a program aimed at creating rabies-free areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313226-prachuap-khiri-khan-launches-pilot-program-to-establish-rabies-free-zones-in-three-districts/

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Chevrolet Captiva catches fire on Phaholyothin Highway
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A grey Chevrolet Captiva caught fire on the side of Phaholyothin Highway, Highway No.1, Moo 2, Khao Tha Phra, Mueang Chai Nat, at around 7pm yesterday, December 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313230-chevrolet-captiva-catches-fire-on-phaholyothin-highway/

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Thailand ambulance crew narrowly escapes attack by drug-crazed patient
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

An ambulance crew had a near-death experience when they were attacked by a patient yesterday, December 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313233-thailand-ambulance-crew-narrowly-escapes-attack-by-drug-crazed-patient/

 

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Young motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run incident on Pattaya’s Beach Road
by Top Top

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Pattaya witnessed an unfortunate hit-and-run incident in the early hours of yesterday, December 1, where a young motorcyclist was left injured due to a collision with a fruit side cart.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313235-young-motorcyclist-injured-in-hit-and-run-incident-on-pattaya’s-beach-road/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 4 December 2023
https://aseannow.com/topic/1313292-thailand-live-monday-4-december-2023/