THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 December 2023

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A THAI NEIGHBOUR who was arrested for hitting an Italian man in the head with an iron rod till he collapsed and died in front of his house in Pathum Thani Saturday afternoon (Dec. 2) said he was angry because the deceased man discarded garbage in front of his house and had filed a case against his son leading to his imprisonment, Thai Rath newspaper and TV Channel 7 said.

 

Neighbour Held For Beating Italian Man To Death In Front Of His House
by TNR Staff

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313291-neighbour-held-for-beating-italian-man-to-death-in-front-of-his-house/

 

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Corrections Dept Told To Not Handle A House Arrest For Thaksin

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Democrat MP Thepthai Senapong, left, and de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT has been advised to never manage a house arrest for de facto Pheu Thai boss/convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra so that he could otherwise literally stay at home in lieu of a prison.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313293-corrections-dept-told-to-not-handle-a-house-arrest-for-thaksin/

 

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Young French Tourist Dead After Falling From Koh Samui Waterfall
By Adam Judd

 

 

Koh Samui-At 3:30 PM, on December 2nd, 2023, Koh Samui police officers received a missing person report of a French tourist accidentally falling from the Namuang Waterfall 2, Koh Samui, Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313294-young-french-tourist-dead-after-falling-from-koh-samui-waterfall/

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Fury as police track American and German who bought their way out of child sex abuse in Pattaya
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, appeared disturbed by the news report about Pattaya when quizzed by journalists on Sunday in Nong Bua Lamphu province. He has asked for a report from both the Ministry of Justice and the Royal Thai Police after DW TV made broad allegations linked with sex tourism and paedophilia in Pattaya, which has angered local business operators who have questioned the accuracy of the reports.

Pattaya’s dark resurgence: Shocking revelations as German and American tourists allegedly bribed their way out of child sex abuse charges. The scathing documentary exposes a seedy underbelly, prompting urgent investigations and public outrage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313295-fury-as-police-track-american-and-german-who-bought-their-way-out-of-child-sex-abuse-in-pattaya/

 

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Swiss Businessman Dies After Jumping from Pattaya Condo
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A 71-year-old Swiss businessman plunged to his dead from a condominium complex in Pattaya on Sunday morning, December 3rd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313296-swiss-businessman-dies-after-jumping-from-pattaya-condo/

 

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Electricity and fuel prices are expected to increase next year

 

 

Consumers are advised to brace for increases in the prices of electricity and fuel next year, even though the government will try its best to minimise the rises.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313297-electricity-and-fuel-prices-are-expected-to-increase-next-year/

 

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Over 37,000 informal debtors register for help in just 2 days

 

 

A total of 37,579 people, who claim to have incurred about Bt1.5 billion in informal debt with 19,061 creditors, have applied for help from the state in the first two days of the informal debt settlement program, said Suttipong Juljarern, the permanent secretary of the Interior Ministry, on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313298-over-37000-informal-debtors-register-for-help-in-just-2-days/

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Parnpree to bring Thailand back on radar screen amid superpower rivalry

 

 

As it tries to find its way back on the radar screen of international diplomacy, Thailand needs to strike a fine balance in its relationship with the world’s two superpower rivals, according to Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313299-parnpree-to-bring-thailand-back-on-radar-screen-amid-superpower-rivalry/

 

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Potjaman’s Nephew Defends Self Over New Posting At Phuket Airport
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pol. Col. Padthongtew Damapong with Thaksin Shinawatra’s former spouse Potjaman Damapong, and a colleague, right.

 

POL.COL.PADTHONGTEW DAMAPONG, nephew of de facto Pheu Thai boss/convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra’s former spouse Potjaman Damapong, has defended himself over his otherwise contentious transfer as immigration superintendent at Phuket airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313300-potjaman’s-nephew-defends-self-over-new-posting-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Kamnan Nok released on bail and vows to fight capital murder case before the Criminal Court
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

On December 1st, 2023, at the Criminal Court, Ratchadapisek Road before the bench, former headman Mr Praween Chankhlai (left) or ‘Kamnan Nok’ was released on bail and is to face premeditated murder charges on April 24th for the killing of Police Lieutenant Colonel Siwakorn Saibua on September 6th last.

Legal battle looms as local power player denies premeditated murder: Nakhon Pathom’s Kamnan Nok secures bail and pledges to face trial in April 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313301-kamnan-nok-released-on-bail-and-vows-to-fight-capital-murder-case-before-the-criminal-court/

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Buakaw Banchamek Secures Dominant Victory Over Nayanesh in Kickboxing Showdown at RWS: Legend of Rajadamnern
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

PHOTO: RWS

Bangkok—On December 2nd, 2023, Buakaw Banchamek, the world-famous Muay Thai fighter, dominated a kickboxing match against Nayanesh, a Spanish-Congolese boxer, at RWS: Legend of Rajadamnern, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313302-buakaw-banchamek-secures-dominant-victory-over-nayanesh-in-kickboxing-showdown-at-rws-legend-of-rajadamnern/

 

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Unidentified Female Body Found in Chonburi Cassava Plantation
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — An unidentified woman’s body was discovered in a cassava plantation near Highway 331 (Sattahip-Nakhon Ratchasima) in Huay Yai, Chonburi province, on December 2nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313303-unidentified-female-body-found-in-chonburi-cassava-plantation/

 

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Two Cruise Liners Arrived in Patong with 6,700 Tourists This Past Weekend
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Two cruise liners arrived in Patong with more than 6,700 tourists on Saturday morning (December 2nd).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313304-two-cruise-liners-arrived-in-patong-with-6700-tourists-this-past-weekend/

 

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Victim Warns Public To Beware Of Fake Lottery Tickets
by TNR Staff 

 

The fake lottery ticket Oranong bought. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

GOING VIRAL on Thai social media is a warning by a woman to be careful when buying lottery tickets because she ended up with a fake one, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Dec. 3).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313305-victim-warns-public-to-beware-of-fake-lottery-tickets/

 

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Thailand’s plan to extend Songkran raises eyebrows and 5.1 billion baht in soft power bid

by Puntid Tantivangphaisa

 

Photo courtesy of Caxton

 

Thailand‘s iconic Songkran Festival might be turning into a month-long water extravaganza in a bid to boost the country’s soft power, or a potential disaster waiting to happen?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313306-thailand’s-plan-to-extend-songkran-raises-eyebrows-and-51-billion-baht-in-soft-power-bid/

 

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Tragic death of camping enthusiast in modified vehicle sparks police investigation
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A tragic incident unfolded in the town of Buriram, where a camping enthusiast was found dead in his modified vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313307-tragic-death-of-camping-enthusiast-in-modified-vehicle-sparks-police-investigation/

 

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Tourists injured in ride malfunction at International Silk Festival
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Tourists were injured when a giant squid ride at the International Silk Festival malfunctioned, causing a piece to break off and hit the ground.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313308-tourists-injured-in-ride-malfunction-at-international-silk-festival/

 

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Thailand’s looming gun crisis: RTP crackdown nabs nearly 15,000 suspects
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a pre-Loy Krathong Festival blitz, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) swooped down on a staggering 14,909 suspects, unearthing a chilling 14,339 criminal cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313309-thailand’s-looming-gun-crisis-rtp-crackdown-nabs-nearly-15000-suspects/

 

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Survey reveals increasing homelessness in Thailand
by Top 

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and associated agencies took the stage on November 30, to bring to light the findings of an extensive survey conducted on the state of homelessness in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313310-survey-reveals-increasing-homelessness-in-thailand/

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Thai Smile Airways Set to Cease Operations, Integration into Thai Airways by Year End
By Kittisak Phalaharn -Sunday, 3 December 2023, 14:59

 

 

Thai Smile Airways, a subsidiary of Thai Airways, is set to cease its flight operations by the end of this year. Announced by Thai Airways, the move involves Thai Smile’s 20 Airbus A320 aircraft being integrated into the parent company’s operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313311-thai-smile-airways-set-to-cease-operations-integration-into-thai-airways-by-year-end/

 

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Serial Thief Arrested in Patong who had Allegedly Stolen a Motorbike from a Police Officer
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A serial thief was arrested in Patong after he continued stealing from many areas including a personal motorbike of a police officer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313312-serial-thief-arrested-in-patong-who-had-allegedly-stolen-a-motorbike-from-a-police-officer/

 

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Violent Altercation Erupts at Nightclub, Leaving Several Injured

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In the early morning of December 3, 2022, a violent clash unfolded at a nightclub in Praksa, Samut Prakan, involving over 10 tourists seated at two tables. Prior to the altercation spilling onto the streets, multiple people sustained injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313313-violent-altercation-erupts-at-nightclub-leaving-several-injured/

 

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Elderly Woman Endures 2-Hour Wait in Hot Car Due to Electric Lock Malfunction

 

 

In a surprising incident at the Chalomjom Market in Kabchoeng District, Surin Province, on December 3rd, locals came to the aid of a 75-year-old woman who was stranded in her Toyota Prius for over two hours due to a malfunctioning electric door lock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313317-elderly-woman-endures-2-hour-wait-in-hot-car-due-to-electric-lock-malfunction/#comment-18527545

 

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Drunk Driver Collides with Motorcycle, Attempts Escape Fearing Public Outcry
 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a tragic incident in Kanchanaburi, a city police officer, allegedly under the influence, collided with a motorcycle, resulting in one fatality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313315-drunk-driver-collides-with-motorcycle-attempts-escape-fearing-public-outcry/?do=findComment&comment=18527437

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 4 December 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313319-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-4-december-2023/

 

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Are bread krathongs harming Bangkok’s public park ponds?
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

Environmental advisor to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Pornporm Wikitsate, exposed the negative impacts of biodegradable Krathongs on public park ponds after the recent Loy Krathong Festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313328-are-bread-krathongs-harming-bangkok’s-public-park-ponds/

 

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Thai Red Cross clarifies blood donation charges are for service not sale
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai Red Cross Society’s National Blood Centre clarified that the blood donated and subsequently delivered across the nation’s hospitals is not up for sale. However, recipients are required to cover a service fee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313329-thai-red-cross-clarifies-blood-donation-charges-are-for-service-not-sale/

 

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Fire destroys textile warehouse, 100 million baht loss
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A devastating fire blazed through three textile warehouse facilities in the Kabin Buri district of Prachin Buri province, causing an estimated damage of over 100 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313330-fire-destroys-textile-warehouse-100-million-baht-loss/

 

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Million baht bribe paid for release over underage sex charges, ‘Weed’ Bill update : Tim Newton Today - Dec 4 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313331-million-baht-bribe-paid-for-release-over-underage-sex-charges-‘weed’-bill-update-tim-newton-today-dec-4/

 

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Pattaya police explain alleged bribery in child prostitution case
 

 

Pattaya police issued a statement today in an attempt to clarify a German media report, claiming that a German tourist, who was arrested for buying sexual services from an underage girl in Pattaya bar in September last year, was released after allegedly paying a million baht bribe to police before leaving Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313332-pattaya-police-explain-alleged-bribery-in-child-prostitution-case/