THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 15 December 2023

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Thailand’s latest PISA scores are the lowest in more than two decades since the country joined the Program for International Student Assessment in the early 2000s.

 

Experts say lowest ever PISA score is a wakeup call for Thailand’s failing education system

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314322-experts-say-lowest-ever-pisa-score-is-a-wakeup-call-for-thailand’s-failing-education-system/

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Senator indicted for drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational crime

 

File photo: Upakit Pajariyangkun

 

Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun was formally indicted today on narcotics trafficking, money laundering and association with a transnational criminal organisation charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314324-senator-indicted-for-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-and-transnational-crime/

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House Committee Members Plan To Visit Thaksin At Police Hospital
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

House committee chair Chaichana Dejdecho with an image of de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra being wheeled to undergo a CT Scan and MRI at Police Hospital in October inset. Photo: Matichon

 

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE on Police Affairs plan to visit the “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra at Police Hospital to find out the truth about him next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314358-house-committee-members-plan-to-visit-thaksin-at-police-hospital/

 

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Thai Interior Minister Orders Stricter Age Checks at Bars and Clubs
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a stern warning to entertainment venues caught lax on age verification during today’s press conference at the Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314359-thai-interior-minister-orders-stricter-age-checks-at-bars-and-clubs/

 

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IKEA new branch in Thailand receives positive feedback after first week opening
by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana

 

Swedish furniture retailer IKEA shared that after the first week of opening its new branch in Thailand, IKEA Sukhumvit, it received positive feedback from both Thai and international shoppers, making high sales on several items.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314360-ikea-new-branch-in-thailand-receives-positive-feedback-after-first-week-opening/

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Entertainment Hub on Soi Nana Ready to Operate Until 4 AM
 

 

Yesterday (December 14, 2023), reporters visited the Sukhumvit Soi 4, also known as Soi Nana, in the Khlong Toei district of Bangkok to assess its readiness and ambiance ahead of the announcement of an entertainment venue policy allowing operations until 4 AM starting today (December 15).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314363-entertainment-hub-on-soi-nana-ready-to-operate-until-4-am/

 

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Fugitive Involved in a 12-Year-Old Murder Case Captured on Samui Island

 

 

On December 14, 2023, Pol. Col. Theerachai Chamnamo, the commander of the Crime Suppression Division Region 2, revealed that authorities successfully apprehended a suspect linked to a heinous crime that had remained unsolved for over a decade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314364-fugitive-involved-in-a-12-year-old-murder-case-captured-on-koh-samui/

 

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Pattaya City Leaders Say They Will Seriously Tackle PM2.5 Dust Issue
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai convened a meeting yesterday at City Hall to address concerns surrounding the PM2.5 dust levels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314365-pattaya-city-leaders-say-they-will-seriously-tackle-pm25-dust-issue/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 15 December 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314366-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-15-december-2023/

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Thief Steals Motorbike and Belongings Worth Over a Million Baht from a New Zealander in Patong, Suspect Arrested
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Patong police arrested a suspect who stole a motorbike and his belongings worth over a million baht from a male New Zealander.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314369-thief-steals-motorbike-and-belongings-worth-over-a-million-baht-from-a-new-zealander-in-patong-suspect-arrested/

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Foreigner Rescued After Falling from a Building in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A foreigner has been rescued after he fell from a building in Patong, say relevant officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314371-foreigner-rescued-after-falling-from-a-building-in-patong/

 

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Hua Hin Report Dec 2023: News, coming events. Event: Try racing a motorcycle on a track on 6-7 Jan?

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314373-hua-hin-report-dec-2023-news-coming-events-event-try-racing-a-motorcycle-on-a-track-on-6-7-jan/

 

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Revolutionary roadmap revealed: Thailand’s expressway blitz to slash emissions
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) unwrapped an audacious 10-year blueprint set to roll out 200 kilometres of spanking new expressways, aimed at slashing a whopping 30% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314374-revolutionary-roadmap-revealed-thailand’s-expressway-blitz-to-slash-emissions/

 

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Why Chinese tourists snub Thailand: New favourites revealed
by Puntid Tantivangphaisa

 

Photo courtesy of Benar News

 

After 26 years of catering to Chinese tourists, a tour guide finds himself amid a revolution as travellers from Taiwan, India, and beyond take centre stage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314375-why-chinese-tourists-snub-thailand-new-favourites-revealed/

 

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Man killed in conflict between woman and her drug addict son 
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Amarin TV

A drug addict killed a Thai teacher at a grocery store in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum after the victim intervened in a dispute between him and his mother.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314376-man-killed-in-conflict-between-woman-and-her-drug-addict-son/

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Canadian man and Thai woman murdered in Khon Kaen
 

Picture: Daily News

 

A ruthless noodle shop owner went on a stabbing spree, claiming the lives of a Thai woman and a Canadian man in Khon Kaen. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314377-canadian-man-and-thai-woman-murdered-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Nightlife Extension Raises Concerns of Post-Closure Accidents

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 15 (TNA) –  In response to the government’s extension of nightlife hours until 4 AM in selected areas, including Bangkok, Phuket, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui in Surat Thani province, concerns arise among residents in the upscale Thonglor neighborhood in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314380-nightlife-extension-raises-concerns-of-post-closure-accidents/

 

 

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Tourism 'switch', Khao San wants 4am closing, latest on dead Taiwanese patient - Tim Newton Today - Dec 15

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314381-tourism-switch-khao-san-wants-4am-closing-latest-on-dead-taiwanese-patient-tim-newton-today-dec-15/

 

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Olympic medallist Somluck faces attempted rape charges in Khon Kaen

by Mitch Connor

 

Picture of Somluck Kamsing courtesy of Bangkok Post.

Olympic medallist Somluck Kamsing surrendered to the local police in Khon Kaen on four charges, including attempted rape, in a case involving a 17 year old girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314384-olympic-medallist-somluck-faces-attempted-rape-charges-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Hua Hin tackles disorganized telecommunication lines with cleanup initiative
By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality, in collaboration with the Provincial Electricity Authority, has launched a project to organize and remove disused telecommunications lines in the city.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1314385-hua-hin-tackles-disorganized-telecommunication-lines-with-cleanup-initiative/

 

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7 police surrender over money extortion while police spy charged with rape
by Petch Petpailin

 

The police spy, 45 year old Sakkarin Rodraem, surrendered. | Photo via ThaiRath

Seven Prathum Thani Provincial Police officers and an alleged police spy turned themselves in at Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station in Bangkok on charges of extorting money and raping a female drug suspect.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314386-7-police-surrender-over-money-extortion-while-police-spy-charged-with-rape/

 

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Thai hospital compensates family with 30,000 baht after medication mix-up
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A hospital has compensated a family with 30,000 baht after a one year old infant was mistakenly given the wrong medication.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314390-thai-hospital-compensates-family-with-30000-baht-after-medication-mix-up/

 

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Electric dreams charge ahead: Aiming for a ‘shocking’ 359,000 EVs in the next year
by Alex Morgan 

 

PHOTO: via et auto

Aiming for a substantial boost in their electric vehicle (EV) production, Thai authorities have set a target of 359,000 units for the coming year. This ambitious plan is supported by a 39.5 billion baht investment, as confirmed by industry insiders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314393-electric-dreams-charge-ahead-aiming-for-a-‘shocking’-359000-evs-in-the-next-year/

 

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16 year old Thai girl accuses Chinese man met on dating app of rape
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

A 16 year old Thai girl filed a complaint against a Chinese man for allegedly raping her at a condominium in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. He and his friends also attempted to gang-rape her on the day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314395-16-year-old-thai-girl-accuses-chinese-man-met-on-dating-app-of-rape/

 

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Former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob to be judged by charter court
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Puntid

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English

The Constitutional Court will unveil its verdict on January 17 on the contentious share concealment accusations against former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314396-former-transport-minister-saksayam-chidchob-to-be-judged-by-charter-court/

 

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Thailand’s economic growth potentially in decline, SCB EIC warns
by Alex Morgan Alex Morgan

 

PHOTO: via asian roots online

 

The Siam Commercial Bank’s research wing, SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), expressed concern over the potential decline in Thailand’s long-term economic growth. It has attributed this to enduring structural problems, such as low investment, diminished total factor productivity, and the economic impact of the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314397-thailand’s-economic-growth-potentially-in-decline-scb-eic-warns/

 

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Khao San Road unaffected by 4am closing time due to exclusion from approved zone
by Alex Morgan

 

PHOTO: via lonely planet

Tourism operators on Khao San Road expressed their indifference towards the forthcoming 4am closing time set to come into effect from today, stating it will have minimal impact due to the area’s exclusion from the approved zone for extended hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314398-khao-san-road-unaffected-by-4am-closing-time-due-to-exclusion-from-approved-zone/

 

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International Collaboration in Crime Asset Seizure
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has invited representatives from the police divisions of more than 50 countries to a discussion on intelligence cooperation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314399-international-collaboration-in-crime-asset-seizure/

 

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