THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 16 December 2023

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Bangkok—At 8:00 PM, on December 14th, 2023, Pol. Col. Suradet Chatthai, the Superintendent of Taopoon Police Station, and relevant agencies conducted a search operation on entertainment venues at Tao Poon Market, Bang Sue, Bangkok.

 

Bangkok Police Conduct Searches on Entertainment Venues, Enforce Stricter Regulations

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314429-bangkok-police-conduct-searches-on-entertainment-venues-enforce-stricter-regulations/

 

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Pita confident he will be cleared by court in media share ownership case
 

File photo : Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat

Former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said today that he is ready to attend the hearing at the Constitutional Court next Wednesday, to defend himself over the allegation that he held shares in the now defunct iTV media outlet when he registered his candidacy in the May 14 general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314428-pita-confident-he-will-be-cleared-by-court-in-media-share-ownership-case/

 

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Pita Warns Govt Of Censure Debate Early Next Year
by TNR Staff

 

Move Forward adviser Pita Limjaroenrat outlining his viewpoint today, Dec. 15, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

MOVE FORWARD ADVISER Pita Limjaroenrat warned the government that his party will file a no-confidence motion early next year if clear answers are not given during the current fiscal 2024 budget bill deliberation in Parliament, Thai Rath newspaper said this afternoon (Dec. 15).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314431-pita-warns-govt-of-censure-debate-early-next-year/

 

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Suthin Backs Down On Swapping Submarine For Frigate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Composite photos showing Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng and a Chinese-built submarine. Credit: Matichon

 

DEFENCE MINISTER SUTHIN Khlangsaeng has given up on his earlier call for the navy to procure a Chinese-built frigate in place of a troublesome Chinese-built submarine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314432-suthin-backs-down-on-swapping-submarine-for-frigate/

 

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Pheu Thai MP In Hot Water Over Allegedly Posting Campaign Speech Online
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai MP Pattana Sappaso. Top photo: Matichon, Front Page photo: Thai Rath

 

PHEU THAI MP PATTANA Sappaso was today (Dec.15) charged with breaking the election law by posting content of a vote-wooing campaign speech online during prohibited hours ahead of last May’s general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314433-pheu-thai-mp-in-hot-water-over-allegedly-posting-campaign-speech-online/

 

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Crying need for holistic development to make Bangkok liveable

 

 

In order to make Bangkok a livable city for everyone, experts are calling for a rethink of urban planning by prioritizing a holistic development strategy for each district based on local people’s needs and the urban comprehensive carrying capacity of the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314434-crying-need-for-holistic-development-to-make-bangkok-liveable/

 

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First air pollution clinic opens
 

 

The Department of Medical Services has set up the country’s first air pollution clinic, at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital in a Bangkok suburb, to educate the public about the threats to health from air pollution, to assess and follow up on the condition of patients suffering from pollution-related diseases and to provide advice to the public on how to protect themselves from pollution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314435-first-air-pollution-clinic-opens/

 

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BMA Checks Night Venues On The First Day Of Opening Till 4 A.M.
by TNR Staff

 

Night venues in Bangkok. Photo: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched an inspection of night venues permitted to stay open till 4 a.m. from today (Dec. 15) onwards with 146 out of total 207 still operating in 33 of 50 metropolitan districts and Huay Kwang topping the list with the largest number, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314429-bangkok-police-conduct-searches-on-entertainment-venues-enforce-stricter-regulations/?do=findComment&comment=18555475

 

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No extraordinary preparations for Omicron XBB.1.16 sub-variant in Thailand

 

 

The Public Health Ministry has dismissed a report circulating on Thai social media that the Ministry of Public Health has made extensive preparations to cope with the spread of a sub variant of COVID-19, called Omicron XBB.1.16, or Arcturus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314436-no-extraordinary-preparations-for-omicron-xbb116-sub-variant-in-thailand/

 

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Missing Finnish Man Found Safe in Patong after Losing Contact with Family in Finland
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A missing Finnish man in Phuket was found safe after he had lost contact with his family back home in Finland, which caused them great concern.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314437-missing-finnish-man-found-safe-in-patong-after-losing-contact-with-family-in-finland/

 

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Fire Destroys Luxury Sedan Belonging to Police Officer in Kathu
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong-A fire in Kathu destroyed a luxury sedan belonging to a Patong Police officer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314438-fire-destroys-luxury-sedan-belonging-to-police-officer-in-kathu/

 

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Teens Open Fire at Phuket Town Home, Injure Young Man with a Sharp Weapon
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A group of teenagers opened fire at a residential home before injuring a young man with a sharp weapon in Phuket Town. Police have stated a previous dispute between the two parties is believed to have been the cause.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314439-teens-open-fire-at-phuket-town-home-injure-young-man-with-a-sharp-weapon/

 

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Phuket Welcomes First Flight from Air India
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket welcomed the first flight from Air India, a new direct flight from New Delhi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314441-phuket-welcomes-first-flight-from-air-india/

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Crackdown on Unlicensed Money Lender in Banglamung Nets One Arrest
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — In a coordinated operation aligned with the Thai government’s crackdown on illegal money lending, local authorities in Banglamung district arrested a loan shark suspected of exploiting borrowers in the local market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314442-crackdown-on-unlicensed-money-lender-in-banglamung-nets-one-arrest/

 

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New LED street lights brighten up Hua Hin’s Soi 112
By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality has announced the successful installation of new LED street lights along Soi 112.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314443-new-led-street-lights-brighten-up-hua-hin’s-soi-112/

 

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Ex-Labour Ministry secretary faces horror as 40 million baht property title deeds vanish
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A former Labour Ministry secretary revealed a shocking case where his mortgage title deeds for a home and land worth 40 million baht have disappeared.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314444-ex-labour-ministry-secretary-faces-horror-as-40-million-baht-property-title-deeds-vanish/

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Streamlined Immigration Procedures Implemented at Suvarnabhumi Airport for New Year's Season
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On December 15, 2023, Lieutenant General Itthipol Itthisarnsanchai, the Director of the Immigration Bureau, along with Major General Chaiyan Rimphadee, the Commander of Immigration Division 2, conducted an inspection of the Auto Channel system at Suvarnabhumi Airport in preparation for the upcoming New Year festivities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314446-streamlined-immigration-procedures-implemented-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-new-years-season/

 

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Construction Accident: Engineer Predicts Locking Failure, Fatal Formwork Collapse
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a construction incident near Rama 2 Road Soi 82, Samaedam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok, engineers are anticipating a potential locking mechanism failure leading to a tragic accident. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314445-construction-accident-engineer-predicts-locking-failure-fatal-formwork-collapse/

 

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Massive Bangkok Police Operation Nets Suspects, Volunteers for Rehab in Drug Crackdown
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—At 7:00 AM, on December 15th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the assistant national police chief, dispatched more than 250 police officers on a narcotic substance search operation in 50 locations across Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314447-massive-bangkok-police-operation-nets-suspects-volunteers-for-rehab-in-drug-crackdown/

 

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Police Bust 6 Online Gambling Websites

 

 

CHIANGMAI, (TNA) – Chiang Mai police conducted an investigation leading to the search of an upscale residence suspected of operating six online gambling websites with a monthly turnover exceeding 100 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314451-police-bust-6-online-gambling-websites/

 

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Indian tourist influx in Thailand surpasses expectations due to visa exemptions
Photo of Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: via vietnam plus

 

A significant influx of Indian tourists has been recorded in Thailand, reaching an impressive 1.5 million so far this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This figure surpasses the authority’s initial target, thanks to a newly introduced visa exemption scheme for Indian travellers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314453-indian-tourist-influx-in-thailand-surpasses-expectations-due-to-visa-exemptions/

 

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Uzbek consul general discusses trade and tourism potential with Phuket governor

by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

Fakhriddin Sultanov, the Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, made a courtesy visit to the Governor of Phuket, Sophon Suwannarat, yesterday, December 14.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314455-uzbek-consul-general-discusses-trade-and-tourism-potential-with-phuket-governor/

 

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Thai football coach and his assistant arrested for raping boys
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via SiamRath

 

The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) arrested a Thai football coach and his assistant for raping young boys. Their crimes were allegedly proven by several child pornographic pictures and videos in their possession.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314456-thai-football-coach-and-his-assistant-arrested-for-raping-boys/

 

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Thailand’s tourism recovery under threat from safety concerns and sluggish Chinese economy
by Alex Morgan

 

PHOTO: via WKBT

 

The future of Thailand tour packages hangs in the balance as safety concerns plague the minds of tourism operators in China. They forecast that tourism levels might only return to pre-pandemic figures by 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314458-thailand’s-tourism-recovery-under-threat-from-safety-concerns-and-sluggish-chinese-economy/

 

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Thai woman nabbed for stabbing her husband’s 17 year old mistress
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7 and Amarin TV

 

Police arrested a Thai woman after she stabbed her husband’s 17 year old mistress at her home in the central province of Kanchanaburi on December 12.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314459-thai-woman-nabbed-for-stabbing-her-husband’s-17-year-old-mistress/

 

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Thai tourism boom: 9,000 Chinese flock to Bangkok for game-changing conference
by Top Top

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Thailand played host to a jaw-dropping 9,000 Chinese entrepreneurs, propelling the country into the limelight as the ultimate business and leisure destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314460-thai-tourism-boom-9000-chinese-flock-to-bangkok-for-game-changing-conference/

 

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Thailand’s soft power strategy to generate 4 trillion baht across 11 industries
by Mitch Connor 

 

PHOTO: via Thai news

 

Thailand’s soft power is poised for global promotion in 11 industries, with a potential generation of 4 trillion baht, as revealed by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314461-thailand’s-soft-power-strategy-to-generate-4-trillion-baht-across-11-industries/

 

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Dangerous blue-ringed octopus found in seafood in Thailand
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Seafood enthusiasts are urged to exercise caution as instances of the dangerous blue-ringed octopus found in food have been increasing, whether in barbecue restaurants, skewers prepared for grilling, or even sushi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314465-dangerous-blue-ringed-octopus-found-in-seafood-in-thailand/

 

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111 Thai nationals freed from Myanmar but 10 face charges
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

A total of 111 Thai nationals stranded amidst Myanmar‘s violent conflict found their way back home to Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314470-111-thai-nationals-freed-from-myanmar-but-10-face-charges/

 

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