THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 26 December 2023

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Family of 4 rescued after 13 hours in flood in southern Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Angles Keef and Sameedah Kama-nging

A family of four members took to social media to plead for help after spending 13 hours in a flood at their home in the southern province of Narathiwas, and they were safely rescued by authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315479-family-of-4-rescued-after-13-hours-in-flood-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Ambulance blocked by pickup truck in Pattaya sparks social backlash
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

A white pickup truck blocking an ambulance on its way to tend to a foreign patient experiencing chest pain has sparked a social backlash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315481-ambulance-blocked-by-pickup-truck-in-pattaya-sparks-social-backlash/

 

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PM’s festive fashion fiasco: Srettha Thavisin’s Christmas socks surprise
by Top

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

In a yuletide twist at Government House, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin turned heads yesterday, December 25, sporting eye-catching red and green Christmas socks that left reporters questioning their powers of observation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315483-pm’s-festive-fashion-fiasco-srettha-thavisin’s-christmas-socks-surprise/

 

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Phuket man burns house down after leaving boiling herbal brew unattended

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Ekaphob Thongthap/The Phuket News

A Phuket man trying to boil up his own herbal remedy has inadvertently set his house on fire, after leaving the concoction unattended. The Phuket News reports that the blaze took hold at the home in Wichit yesterday, December 25.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315487-phuket-man-burns-house-down-after-leaving-boiling-herbal-brew-unattended/

 

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Police officer fatally stabbed while calming drug addict in Nakhon Phanom
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

In a tragic incident, a police officer lost his life while attempting to pacify a known drug addict in That Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom, on Sunday. The late officer, Pol Lt Issrawut Kopolrat, served as the deputy crime suppression chief at That Phanom station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315489-police-officer-fatally-stabbed-while-calming-drug-addict-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

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Americans’ top 3 festive escapes: Italy, Japan, and Thailand take the lead
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Travel Daily Media

 

Italy reigns supreme as the ultimate festive haven, clocking in nearly 93,000 average searches from September to December this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315492-americans’-top-3-festive-escapes-italy-japan-and-thailand-take-the-lead/

 

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Thai woman shares experience in helping airline catch thief on plane
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Kanya Chumsana via Facebook group/ เที่ยวยุโรปด้วยตัวเอง

 

A Thai woman issued a warning to air travellers, recounting her experience in helping an airline to catch a thief who stole money from a fellow passenger during a flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315493-thai-woman-shares-experience-in-helping-airline-catch-thief-on-plane/

 

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Koh Kradan Ranked 2nd for Domestic Destinations by Google Trend

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 26 (TNA) – Koh Kradan, an island in the Andaman coastal province of Trang has secured the 2nd position in the top 10 trending domestic tourist destinations as Google Thailand disclosed the results for the most popular search terms for the year 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315495-koh-kradan-ranked-2nd-for-domestic-destinations-by-google-trend/

 

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Supreme Court dismisses Yingluck in abuse of power case

 

 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office ruled today to dismiss former PM Yingluck Shinawatra’s abuse of power case, concerning her order to transfer then National Security Council boss Thawil Pliensri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315503-supreme-court-dismisses-yingluck-in-abuse-of-power-case/

 

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Free advanced cancer treatments piloted in four provinces

 

 

Cancer patients in four pilot provinces can now seek free plaque brachytherapy and robotic surgery for the treatment of prostate, colon, liver, pancreatic and bile duct cancer at state hospitals under the “gold card” universal health scheme, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315504-free-advanced-cancer-treatments-piloted-in-four-provinces/

 

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Narathiwat suffering worst flooding for several decades

 

 

Narathiwat province has been hit by the heaviest downpours in several decades, with rainfall measured at 631mm in Ra-ngae district, 495mm in Yi Ngor district and 447mm in Rue So district in a single day on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315505-narathiwat-suffering-worst-flooding-for-several-decades/

 

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PM to visit Narathiwat today to inspect flooding

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will fly to the southern province of Narathiwat after the cabinet meeting today, to inspect the flooding and to visit those affected.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315505-narathiwat-suffering-worst-flooding-for-several-decades/?do=findComment&comment=18577797

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Thailand Steps Up Efforts Against Wildlife Trafficking

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced plans to strengthen its borders with neighboring countries in a move to combat wildlife trafficking. This initiative coincides with National Wildlife Protection Day, underlining Thailand’s commitment to preserving its rich biodiversity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315508-thailand-steps-up-efforts-against-wildlife-trafficking/

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Government Destroys Record Narcotics Haul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is set to conclude its year-long anti-drug campaign by destroying a record-breaking 340 tonnes of seized narcotics. The operation, commencing today (Dec 26), is part of the government’s “Set Zero” campaign against drug trafficking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315510-government-destroys-record-narcotics-haul/

 

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Bangkok Hosts Global Muay Thai Event Finale

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Rajadamnern Stadium, has successfully concluded the “Amazing Muaythai, Road to Rajadamnern” event at Bangkok’s Rajadamnern Stadium. The final round featured top Muay Thai fighters from earlier rounds in Slovakia and Japan, attracting a global audience.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315511-bangkok-hosts-global-muay-thai-event-finale/

 

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Korean Cultural Center Hosts K-pop Academy Graduation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Korean Cultural Center in Bangkok recently hosted a grand graduation ceremony for its K-pop Academy, attracting significant attention from the public. The event, led by Korean Ambassador to Thailand Park Yong-Min, was a celebration of Korean pop culture and its growing influence in the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315512-korean-cultural-center-hosts-k-pop-academy-graduation/

 

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Tsunami Memorial Events Held in Andaman Coastal Provinces

 

 

PHANG-NGA, Dec 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Andaman coastal provinces have commemorated the 19th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which killed thousands in Thailand alone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315513-tsunami-memorial-events-held-in-andaman-coastal-provinces/

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Thai woman searches for lost winning lottery tickets to claim 24 million baht

 

Photo via Bangkokbiznews

 

A Thai woman is looking for her four lost lottery tickets that won the 24 million baht jackpot in October two months ago. She asked the Government Lottery Office (GLO) to investigate because she wrote her name and phone number on the back of the tickets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315514-thai-woman-searches-for-lost-winning-lottery-tickets-to-claim-24-million-baht/

 

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Thailand’s NSTDA building AI ecosystem for ethical standardisation

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is under construction by Thailand‘s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315515-thailand’s-nstda-building-ai-ecosystem-for-ethical-standardisation/

 

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Frangipani tree blooms after five years sparking luck beliefs in Phimai district

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

In the first blossoming in five years, a Frangipani tree has caused excitement in the community of Nakhon Ratchasima’s Phimai district. The residents fervently believe that a blooming Frangipani brings luck and prosperity, especially around the New Year. This particular tree is planted in front of the house numbered 127/1, owned by Sawang Suwongsombat, 62 years old.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315516-frangipani-tree-blooms-after-five-years-sparking-luck-beliefs-in-phimai-district/

 

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Tragic demise of Nakhon Ratchasima man blamed on heavy drinking

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

A sudden cardiac arrest tragically claimed the life of a 50 year old man, Komin, suspected to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption and existing health conditions. The incident occurred behind his residence in the Chong Kho community, in the large province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Initial reports suggested that the deceased had been dead for at least an hour before the discovery of his body, with no signs of physical assault found on the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315517-tragic-demise-of-nakhon-ratchasima-man-blamed-on-heavy-drinking/

 

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TikTok Star Demands Justice for Son Allegedly Assaulted at Chonburi Pub

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

A well-known TikTok star in Thailand known as “Mae Pla”, has appealed to the police for justice after her son and a friend were allegedly assaulted by security personnel at a famous pub in Chonburi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315518-tiktok-star-demands-justice-for-son-allegedly-assaulted-at-chonburi-pub/

 

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Increase in mental health professionals sought

 

 

A public healthcare network is seeking a policy change to help people with mental illnesses get the treatment they need, as some are struggling to access both treatment and medication.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315519-increase-in-mental-health-professionals-sought/

 

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Court asked to revoke edicts deemed to favour Thaksin

 

File photo : Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong

 

The royalist Thai Pakdee party and a network of pro-monarchy groups filed a lawsuit against Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong and the director-general of the Corrections Department today with the Supreme Administrative Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315520-court-asked-to-revoke-edicts-deemed-to-favour-thaksin/

 

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Festive Spirit Fills Pattaya Walking Street on Christmas Day

 

 

Pattaya’s vibrant Walking Street buzzed with holiday cheer on Christmas Day, December 25th, drawing both Thai and international tourists seeking festive revelry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315524-festive-spirit-fills-pattaya-walking-street-on-christmas-day/

 

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