THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 6 December 2023

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Alcohol temperance and road safety groups are challenging the new government decision to allow late-night bars and clubs in major Thai cities to extend opening hours until 4am. The critics argue that the authorities failed to make necessary arrangements to avert potential alcohol-related mishaps.

 

 

Thai road safety groups challenge extended bar hours over drink-driving fears

 

By Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of ASEAN Now

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313477-thai-road-safety-groups-challenge-extended-bar-hours-over-drink-driving-fears/

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Thailand Intensifies Anti-Counterfeit Drive

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has announced a crackdown on the sale of counterfeit branded products online, highlighting the urgency to address the infringement of property rights, which could damage Thailand’s international reputation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313459-thailand-intensifies-anti-counterfeit-drive/

 

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Policeman In Hot Water For Letting Chinese Tourist Wear Uniform
by TNR Staff 

The Chinese tourist wearing a Thai police uniform that belongs to a policeman standing at the back. Photo: Naewna

 

SWIFT action was taken after photos of a Chinese tourist wearing Thai police uniform circulated online with investigation revealing that a policeman had lent his uniform shirt to him to wear and take these pictures, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Dec. 5).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313485-policeman-in-hot-water-for-letting-chinese-tourist-wear-uniform/

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Paetongtarn Shrugs Off Questions About Her Father’s ‘Illnesses’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, right, and her father, de facto party boss Thaksin Shinawatra, left. Both photos: Thai Rath

 

PHEU THAI LEADER PAETONGTARN Shinawatra, daughter of de facto party boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra, today (Dec.5) shrugged off reporters’ refreshed inquiry about his “illnesses” the symptoms and details of which have remained a mystery for more than three months now.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313486-paetongtarn-shrugs-off-questions-about-her-father’s-‘illnesses’/

 

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Abhisit Urged To Contest For Return As Democrat Leader

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Democrat leader/former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.Top photo: Thai Rath, Front Page photo: Naewna

 

FORMER DEMOCRAT LEADER/FORMER prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been encouraged to contest for a phenomenal return as leader of today’s second largest opposition party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313487-abhisit-urged-to-contest-for-return-as-democrat-leader/

 

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Billionaire rivals eye dominance of the Kingdom’s 7-Eleven chain run by the Chearavanont family
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The dominance of the 7-Eleven chain in Thailand driven by the CP Group, a sprawling conglomerate owned by the fantastically-rich Chearavanont family led by family patriarch Dhainin Chearavanont (right), is drawing interest from a number of potential rivals linked with other large billionaire families including Thai Beverages legend and the owner of Chang Beer, Mr Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1313488-billionaire-rivals-eye-dominance-of-the-kingdom’s-7-eleven-chain-run-by-the-chearavanont-family/

 

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Murder most foul in Pattaya as a 6 to 8-month-old baby found dumped in a bin by local scavenger
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Horrified police officers cordoned off an area in Nong Prue Bang Lamung, Pattaya on Tuesday afternoon. Previously,  the body of a 6 to 8-month-old baby was discovered by a local bin scavenger. A murder investigation has been launched.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313489-murder-most-foul-in-pattaya-as-a-6-to-8-month-old-baby-found-dumped-in-a-bin-by-local-scavenger/

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Indian Tourist Seeks Justice Following Alleged Assault by Pattaya Motorbike Taxi Driver Over Parking Dispute
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Amarin34HD

Pattaya — An Indian tourist alleged that he was physically assaulted by a motorbike taxi driver in Pattaya. The incident occurred after the victim had parked his motorcycle in front of a market, which the suspect claimed was a designated spot for taxi motorcycles only.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313490-indian-tourist-seeks-justice-following-alleged-assault-by-pattaya-motorbike-taxi-driver-over-parking-dispute/

 

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Natapanu Nopakun, Well-known Spokesman for Thailand in English, Passes Away
By Adam Judd 

 

 

Thailand-In extremely sad news, Kanchana Phattharachoke, the Director-General of the Thai Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Natapanu Nopakun suddenly passed away after battling an undisclosed illness privately for some time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313491-natapanu-nopakun-well-known-spokesman-for-thailand-in-english-passes-away/

 

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Rise in meningitis cases sparks health concerns in Thailand ahead of new year
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via askapollo

 

Thailand has recorded nearly 100 cases of meningitis, also known as swine fever, this year, resulting in four fatalities in Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313492-rise-in-meningitis-cases-sparks-health-concerns-in-thailand-ahead-of-new-year/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 6 December 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313497-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-6-december-2023/

 

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Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
By Kanchan Nath
TD Editor
 

Hackers are increasing their attacks on Booking.com customers by posting adverts on dark web forums asking for help finding victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313498-bookingcom-hackers-increase-attacks-on-customers/

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Two Injured as 22-Wheel Trailer Collides Head-on with Car on Nonthaburi Road
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

December 5, 2023, Police Lieutenant Yutthanat Chinthongprasert, an investigator based at Bangsri Muang Police Station, was notified about a collision involving a trailer and a car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313493-two-injured-as-22-wheel-trailer-collides-head-on-with-car-on-nonthaburi-road/

 

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Traffic Chaos Unleashed in Udon Thani: Contractor Accused of Negligence

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a startling revelation, chaos erupted as a contracted party allegedly disrupted traffic lines in Udon Thani City, creating a stir with images of piled dirt and water pipes circulating on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313495-traffic-chaos-unleashed-in-udon-thani-contractor-accused-of-negligence/

 

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Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand?
Tommy Walker in Bangkok

 

There are fewer Chinese tourists in Bangkok's Chinatown this year. Image: Tommy Walker/DW

 

Thailand's tourism bureau estimates nearly 1.5 million fewer visitors from China in 2023 than had originally been expected at the beginning of the year. Changing travel trends and economic problems in China are to blame.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313502-why-are-fewer-chinese-tourists-visiting-thailand/

 

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Social media influencer Little Muay fights for justice after severe burns in clinic review
by Samantha Rose 

 

PHOTO: via one championship

 

A popular social media influencer, affectionately known as Little Muay, continues her battle for justice after a year-long ordeal. The influencer was severely burnt during a review of a clinic’s procedure, which resulted in her being engulfed in flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313510-social-media-influencer-little-muay-fights-for-justice-after-severe-burns-in-clinic-review/

 

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Easy e-receipt programme set to kick off next year in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Pedrito Sagmit Yco

 

A newly approved tax refund scheme, aimed at stimulating domestic spending and promoting the use of electronic invoices, is set to kick off early next year, the Finance Ministry confirmed on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313511-easy-e-receipt-programme-set-to-kick-off-next-year-in-thailand/

 

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Kanchanaburi police hunt for murderer who taunts cops with Facebook riddle
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via pleaders

Police in Kanchanaburi are racing against time to apprehend a brutal murderer who allegedly shot a transgender woman dead in an apparent robbery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313512-kanchanaburi-police-hunt-for-murderer-who-taunts-cops-with-facebook-riddle/

 

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Thailand commits to release of Thai captives held by Hamas
by of Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

Srettha Thavisin, the Prime Minister of Thailand, recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to secure the release of all remaining Thai captives held hostage in Palestine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313515-thailand-commits-to-release-of-thai-captives-held-by-hamas/

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Torrential rain warning issued for 29 Thai provinces: Bangkok included
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Raychel Sanner, Unsplash

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for torrential rain across 29 provinces, including Bangkok. This is due to a high-pressure system from China spreading over Thailand’s upper and northeastern regions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313516-torrential-rain-warning-issued-for-29-thai-provinces-bangkok-included/

 

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Thai prime minister: Army anti-drug efforts on Myanmar border
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the army to intensify its efforts to curb illicit drug smuggling along the Myanmar frontier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313517-thai-prime-minister-army-anti-drug-efforts-on-myanmar-border/

 

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Cable car project causes concerns of potential overcrowding at Phu Kradueng
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Concerns have been voiced by the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation over potential overcrowding at Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei, as a result of plans to revive a long-debated cable car project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313518-cable-car-project-causes-concerns-of-potential-overcrowding-at-phu-kradueng/

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Pattaya in a tizz, lawyer denies German corruption allegations : Tim Newton Today - Dec 6

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313519-pattaya-in-a-tizz-lawyer-denies-german-corruption-allegations-tim-newton-today-dec-6/

 

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Thailand’s SET index forecasted to rise due to return of foreign investments
by Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Adam Śmigielski, Unsplash

Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) forecasted a potential rise in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to the 1,500-point level by year’s end, up from approximately 1,380 points last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313520-thailand’s-set-index-forecasted-to-rise-due-to-return-of-foreign-investments/

 

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Sattahip Teenager Arrested for Carrying Weapons into Theater to Watch 4Kings 2
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Matichon

Sattahip —A Thai teenager was arrested while trying to smuggle multiple knives into a Sattahip movie theater to watch “4Kings (Part 2),” a film portraying violent culture among vocational school students in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313522-sattahip-teenager-arrested-for-carrying-weapons-into-theater-to-watch-4kings-2/

 

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Thai woman offers free accommodation to bus crash victims relatives
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

The devastating bus crash that claimed 14 lives in Thailand moved a local woman to offer free accommodation to the victims’ relatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313523-thai-woman-offers-free-accommodation-to-bus-crash-victims-relatives/

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Govt to Empower Governors with CEO-like Authority
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a proposal to grant provincial governors powers similar to those of a company CEO, aligning with its decentralization policy. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting and is set to take effect from October 1, 2024, for the fiscal year 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313525-govt-to-empower-governors-with-ceo-like-authority/

 

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Thailand’s EV policies and tech partnerships attract foreign investors
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has projected that Thailand will become increasingly appealing to foreign investors, backed by distinct government policies encouraging investment. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently endorsed a policy designed to stimulate Electric Vehicle (EV) production and consumption between 2024 and 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313526-thailand’s-ev-policies-and-tech-partnerships-attract-foreign-investors/

 

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Phuket market vendors petition governor to stop new shopping centre

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/ปชส. จังหวัดภูเก็ต

Vendors from a fresh market in Phuket Town met with the island’s governor on Tuesday, December 4, to appeal against the construction of a new shopping centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313528-phuket-market-vendors-petition-governor-to-stop-new-shopping-centre/

 

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Iranian boxer allegedly steals over 20 million baht assets from Burmese woman in Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Soe Zeya Tun via Postjung

A Burmese woman filed a complaint against an Iranian boxer accusing him of stealing more than 20 million baht from her condominium in Bangkok before fleeing Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1313534-iranian-boxer-allegedly-steals-over-20-million-baht-assets-from-burmese-woman-in-bangkok/