THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 20 December 2023

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“Loong Phol” gets 20 years in prison for death of toddler in Mukdahan

 

 

A criminal court in Mukdahan province sentenced Chaiyaphol Wipa to 20 years in prison today, on two charges relating to the death of a three-year-old child who went missing in 2020.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314802-“loong-phol”-gets-20-years-in-prison-for-death-of-toddler-in-mukdahan/

 

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Police check truck for DNA evidence in Khlong Toei shooting investigation

 

 

Police have meticulously checked a pickup truck, used by the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a school teacher and a vocational student in the Khlong Toei area last month, to look for DNA and other evidence which could be used against all 13 suspects allegedly involved in the crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314803-police-check-truck-for-dna-evidence-in-khlong-toei-shooting-investigation/

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Quality Standards Set for New Year Gift Baskets

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister’s Office Minister and Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) Chair Puangpet Chunlaiad headed a policy meeting today (Dec 19), focusing on the proper labeling and quality assurance of New Year gift baskets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314806-quality-standards-set-for-new-year-gift-baskets/

 

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Finance Ministry Awaits Decision on Digital Wallet Scheme

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has revealed it is on standby for a decision from the Council of State about the legality of a 10,000-baht digital wallet handout. The response, expected early in 2024, will determine the launch of the scheme slated for May.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314807-finance-ministry-awaits-decision-on-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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Pita Defends Himself in Media Shareholding Case

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 20 (TNA) – Former Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has testified in court to defend himself in the media shareholding case in which he will be disqualified as an MP if he is found guilty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314808-pita-defends-himself-in-media-shareholding-case/

 

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Thailand Leads Push for Seamless Tourism with Neighboring Countries

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced plans to develop seamless tourism between Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, following a meeting with leaders of the three countries, held on the sidelines of a summit in Tokyo marking 50 years of Japan-ASEAN cooperation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314809-thailand-leads-push-for-seamless-tourism-with-neighboring-countries/

 

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Thai wage committee upholds 2.37% minimum wage increase

 

PHOTO: via @jcomp FROM: freepik

 

Yesterday, a senior government official announced that the tripartite wage committee has decided to uphold their previously agreed-upon plan to increase the average daily minimum wage by 2.37%. The committee, consisting of representatives from the government, employers, and employees, has agreed to uplift the pay threshold range to 330 to 370 baht, starting in January. This was confirmed by Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Permanent Secretary of Labour.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314810-thai-wage-committee-upholds-237-minimum-wage-increase/

 

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DSI Raids Substandard Goods Warehouses

 

 

SAMUT SAKHON, Dec 20 (TNA) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has conducted a raid on three Chinese-owned warehouses in Samut Sakhon, uncovering various items of substandard electrical appliances.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314811-dsi-raids-substandard-goods-warehouses/

 

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Seaweed Bloom Covers Patong Beach

 

 

PHUKET, Dec 20 (TNA) – Seaweed bloom has covered Patong beach in Phuket, prompting clean-up operations by local authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314812-seaweed-bloom-covers-patong-beach/

 

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More turtle nests found north of Phuket

 

 

A leatherback sea turtle has laid an additional 125 eggs on a beach in the Thai Mueang district, just ten days after the discovery of another turtle nest along the same stretch of beach. The stretch of beaches, reaching 30 kilometres north along the Phang Nga coastline, is just north of Phuket’s Sarasin Bridge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314813-more-turtle-nests-found-north-of-phuket/

 

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Illegal labour crackdown in Phuket ensnares 30 Chinese men

 

Picture courtesy of Region 8 Police

 

Yesterday in Tambon Thepkrasattri, an enclave in Phuket, Thailand, police apprehended 30 Chinese men on charges of illegal labour. The detained, aged between 24 and 59 years old, were caught in the act, with 12 of them arrested at a construction site in Baan Pa Khlok Cheep, and the remaining 18 along Wong Chalerm Village Road. Now, further investigations are underway to determine if these men are victims of a more sinister scheme – human trafficking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314814-illegal-labour-crackdown-in-phuket-ensnares-30-chinese-men/

 

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Erroneous English signboard at Trang airport rectified following social media uproar

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An incorrect English translation on a signboard leading to Trang Airport has been rectified following public criticism. The sign, which was meant to point towards the airport, was found to be using the Karaoke language style in its English translation. It should have read Trang Airport, but instead it was written as THAAGRAD SAYAITHANG. The error has now been corrected, with the incorrect sign being removed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314816-erroneous-english-signboard-at-trang-airport-rectified-following-social-media-uproar/

 

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Thai woman falls off building while fleeing mentally ill neighbour

 

Photo via DailyNews

 

A Thai woman fell from the third floor of a building in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok while she was fleeing from a mentally ill neighbour who attempted to stab her.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314817-thai-woman-falls-off-building-while-fleeing-mentally-ill-neighbour/

 

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2 drunk police and former police injured in fight over female waitress

 

Photo via Bangkokbiznews

 

A drunk police officer and a former Border Patrol Police officer suffered injuries after they fought each other over a female waitress at a restaurant in the northeastern province of Chaiyaphum. One was shot in the legs while the other was hit in the head.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314818-2-drunk-police-and-former-police-injured-in-fight-over-female-waitress/

 

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Chaithawat now officially leader of the parliamentary opposition

 

 

Move Forward party leader Chaithawat Tulathon officially became the Leader of the Opposition today, after receiving the royal command at a ceremony held in parliament. He knelt and wai’d to pay respects to an image of His Majesty the King as he received the command.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314826-chaithawat-now-officially-leader-of-the-parliamentary-opposition/

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Pita to learn about his political future in January

 

 

The Constitutional Court is set to deliver its verdict in January 24 regarding the political future of the former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314827-pita-to-learn-about-his-political-future-in-january/

 

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BMA considers transferring operation of three train lines to MRT

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering transferring the operation of three elevated train lines to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314828-bma-considers-transferring-operation-of-three-train-lines-to-mrt/

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