THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 2 January 2024

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The Thai Department of Probation reported in total 2,864 cases of drunk driving in Thailand in three days (December 29th – December 31st) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign (December 29th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024).

 

In Total 2,864 Drunk Driving Cases Reported in 3 Days of Thailands New Year 7 Days Road Safety Campaign

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315909-in-total-2864-drunk-driving-cases-reported-in-3-days-of-thailands-new-year-7-days-road-safety-campaign/

 

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New Year holidaymakers still returning to Bangkok in droves

 

 

Mo Chit bus terminal and Don Mueang airport are still packed with people returning to Bangkok after their long New Year break, despite the fact that today is the first working day of the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315912-new-year-holidaymakers-still-returning-to-bangkok-in-droves/

 

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Thai teenage boy accidentally shoots and kills friend near Bangkok
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Photo via Facebook/ Mono News - ข่าวโมโน

A 15 year old Thai boy confessed to accidentally shooting and killing his 14 year old friend while attempting to attack a rival group of teenagers on a road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315913-thai-teenage-boy-accidentally-shoots-and-kills-friend-near-bangkok/

 

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Thais and Chinese to travel visa-free, starting March 1

 

File photo: Thai PM Srettha Thavisin

 

Starting from March 1, Thais and Chinese traveling to each country will no longer need a visa, as part of the latest agreement between both governments, said Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315924-thais-and-chinese-to-travel-visa-free-starting-march-1/

 

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Thailand Set to Welcome Nine New Airlines in 2024

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is setting its sights on attracting 40 million foreign tourists in 2024, up from 27 million in 2023, bolstered by the launch of nine new airlines. This target comes as the nation’s tourism industry shows signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, aided by relaxed travel restrictions and the reopening of international borders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315926-thailand-set-to-welcome-nine-new-airlines-in-2024/

 

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Government Plans Major Energy Price Reductions

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has announced a comprehensive plan to restructure Thailand’s energy pricing system, aiming to alleviate the burden of high energy costs. In a recent Facebook post, Pirapan declared his intention to revamp the system, beginning with the liberalization of refined oil import restrictions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315927-government-plans-major-energy-price-reductions/

 

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Massive earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

 

Photo Credit: NHK World

 

TOKYO (NNT) - The Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo has reported that a significant 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck today, Monday, January 1, 2024, at around 4:16 p.m. local time in Japan. The earthquake’s epicenter was near Noto-cho in Ishikawa Prefecture, Central Japan, about 526 kilometers from Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Department has issued a tsunami warning, predicting waves of 3-5 meters in Ishikawa, Toyama, Hokkaido (specifically Otaru), Niigata, Fukui, the northern part of Hyogo, and Yamagata prefectures, including adjacent areas. Residents in these prefectures are advised to stay away from coastal areas and river mouths until the warning is lifted.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315928-massive-earthquake-hits-japan-triggering-tsunami-warnings/

 

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Earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula Claims 13 Lives

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A magnitude-7.6 earthquake off Japan’s Noto Peninsula has resulted in at least 13 deaths and numerous injuries. The quake struck on Monday (Dec 1), toppling buildings and igniting a fire in Wajima, one of the most affected areas. Eight fatalities were reported in Wajima, with five more in nearby regions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315928-massive-earthquake-hits-japan-triggering-tsunami-warnings/?do=findComment&comment=18590875

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No more free rides on BTS Green Line extensions

 

 

Commuters using the two BTS sky train Green Line extensions are being charged 15 baht per trip on each extension from today, after two years of free rides.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315930-no-more-free-rides-on-bts-green-line-extensions/

 

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Pattaya Motorbike Taxi Drivers Arrested for Attacking Foreigner Over Parking Spot

 

 

Two motorbike taxi drivers, commonly referred to as “Win,” in Pattaya, were arrested on Monday, January 1st, 2024, following a physical assault against a foreign tourist over a parking spot on Second Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315931-pattaya-motorbike-taxi-drivers-arrested-for-attacking-foreigner-over-parking-spot/

 

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Phuket welcomes more than 265,000 tourists over New Year holiday

 

PHOTO: Simba Sea Trips

 

If you’re on the island, you don’t need to be told that it’s throbbing with tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315932-phuket-welcomes-more-than-265000-tourists-over-new-year-holiday/

 

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Man arrested for fatal New Year’s Day shooting at Phuket hotel

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

Phuket police have arrested a 32 year old man following a fatal shooting in Karon on New Year’s Day. According to a Phuket Express report, one man died in the shooting, which took place in front of an unnamed hotel in the early hours of January 1.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315933-man-arrested-for-fatal-new-year’s-day-shooting-at-phuket-hotel/

 

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PM orders help for Thais in Japan following earthquake

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Foreign Ministry and relevant agencies to take care of Thais in Japan and to make sure they are safe following the 7.6 magnitude earthquake, which struck the central region of the country yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315928-massive-earthquake-hits-japan-triggering-tsunami-warnings/?do=findComment&comment=18590979

 

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Restrictions on fishing vessels eased

 

File photo : fishing vessels

 

The marine fishing management committee has agreed to allow 1,200 fishing vessels to continue to fish in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea for another 20-50 days, effective January 1 to enable them to earn more revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315935-restrictions-on-fishing-vessels-eased/

 

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Thailand Targets Massive Tourism Revenue in 2024

 

 

(NNT) – The government is focusing on the tourism sector to generate 3.5 trillion baht this year, promoting Thailand as a year-round destination. In 2023, the country welcomed over 27 million tourists, led by visitors from Malaysia and China. From January to December, tourist numbers reached 27.25 million, in line with government targets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315938-thailand-targets-massive-tourism-revenue-in-2024/

 

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Opposition must not link budget debate to Thaksin : Pheu Thai

 

File photo : Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra

 

A Pheu Thai MP has warned the opposition that, if it attempts to link the parliamentary debate on the budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year, due to start tomorrow, to the current status of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, they could face legal action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315941-opposition-must-not-link-budget-debate-to-thaksin-pheu-thai/

 

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KNU ready to work with Thailand and China to rid border crime

 

Part of the Shwe Kokko new city project in Myanmar near the Thai border. (Photo courtesy of the Irrawaddy)

 

Myanmar’s oldest ethnic armed organization, the Karen National Union (KNU), said it is ready to cooperate with neighboring Thailand and China to combat “notorious and rampant” crime, including online scam operations, along the Myanmar-Thai border, according to the Irrawaddy news website.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315943-knu-ready-to-work-with-thailand-and-china-to-rid-border-crime/

 

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