THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 15 January 2024

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Flame Jelly Fish Found on Phuket Beach in Wichit
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

About ten flame jellyfish were recently found on a beach in Wichit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317088-flame-jelly-fish-found-on-phuket-beach-in-wichit/

 

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Broke Ukrainian Man Causes Chaos at Patong Police Station
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

A Ukrainian man damaged public and private property inside the Patong Police Station and caused a public nuisance, reportedly due to being completely broke and having no way to pay for a ticket back to the Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317089-broke-ukrainian-man-causes-chaos-at-patong-police-station/

 

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Thailand introduces 90-day visa for foreigners training in Muay Thai
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Juliia Abramova via Unsplash

 

Thailand has introduced a special visa scheme for foreigners visiting the country for Muay Thai training, allowing them to extend their stay from 60 to 90 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317090-thailand-introduces-90-day-visa-for-foreigners-training-in-muay-thai/

 

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Three guards shot dead in Ratchaburi, new 90 day tourist visa? Taiwan election - Tim Newton Today - Jan 15

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317091-three-guards-shot-dead-in-ratchaburi-new-90-day-tourist-visa-taiwan-election-tim-newton-today-jan-15/

 

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Concerns after two foreign women sunbathe in Chiang Mai temple
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ กูรูเชียงใหม่ เรื่องเชียงใหม่กูรู้

 

A Thai tourist called on the authorities to put up warning signs after spotting two foreign women sunbathing inside Chiang Man Temple in the northern province of Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317093-concerns-after-two-foreign-women-sunbathe-in-chiang-mai-temple/

 

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Thai Prime Minister to woo global giants at World Economic Forum
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via CNN

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to meet with several leading global private companies, confident that these interactions will attract further trade and investment from abroad. These meetings will take place during the World Economic Forum (WEF) of 2024 and are expected to significantly benefit the Thai economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317095-thai-prime-minister-to-woo-global-giants-at-world-economic-forum/

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Rice rivalry: India’s export ban grains optimism for Thai prices
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

The ongoing ban on white rice exports in India is bolstering the optimism of local shippers that Thai rice prices will remain relatively high during the first half of this year. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317097-rice-rivalry-india’s-export-ban-grains-optimism-for-thai-prices/

 

 

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Taxing choices: Thai Excise Department ponders single rate or weighty decision for cigarettes
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Excise Department Director-General, announced that the department is deliberating over whether to implement a single tax rate or a weight-based tax for cigarettes. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317098-taxing-choices-thai-excise-department-ponders-single-rate-or-weighty-decision-for-cigarettes/

 

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Severe weather warning for 18 provinces in Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

 PHOTO: via Earth.co

 

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a severe weather warning today for 18 provinces spanning the north and south of the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317100-severe-weather-warning-for-18-provinces-in-thailand/

 

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Tragic motorcycle sidecar accident claims life of Thai child

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

A tragic accident occurred just a day after Children’s Day when five related children were driving a motorcycle sidecar home and crashed into an electricity pole. The oldest of the children, a ten year old girl, lost her life.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317103-tragic-motorcycle-sidecar-accident-claims-life-of-thai-child/

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan starts preemptive measures to control wildfires
By Online Reporter

 

File photo, just for illustrative purposes.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Province has taken a step forward in its efforts to manage and control wildfires.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317105-prachuap-khiri-khan-starts-preemptive-measures-to-control-wildfires/

 

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Has the Pheu Thai-led government put military reform on the back burner?
 

File photo : Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang//AP

The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has come under fire from the opposition, which is accused it of lacking a strong commitment to pursue military reform following a slight hike in the defense budget for fiscal year 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317107-has-the-pheu-thai-led-government-put-military-reform-on-the-back-burner/

 

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Phumtham to lead a trade delegation to the US

 

 

Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will lead a trade delegation to the United States from January 17th to 22nd, in an attempt to expand the US market for Thai products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317119-phumtham-to-lead-a-trade-delegation-to-the-us/

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3 Ratsadon protest leaders get suspended sentences for November 2020 rally

 

 

Three core members of the Ratsadon protest group were sentenced to one month in prison and fined 20,000 baht each today, for illegal assembly of more than 10 people when they led a protest at Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong junction and at the Royal Thai Police Office on November 18th, 2020.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317120-3-ratsadon-protest-leaders-get-suspended-sentences-for-november-2020-rally/

 

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50,000 prepared to work from home if PM2.5 in Bangkok reaches Red level

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reached an agreement with civic groups for as many as 50,000 of their members to work from home if air pollution in Bangkok reaches and remains at the Red level for three consecutive days, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317125-50000-prepared-to-work-from-home-if-pm25-in-bangkok-reaches-red-level/

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Sunbathing at Sanam Luang draws mixed reactions

 

 

A picture posted on social media of two foreigners sunbathing in Sanam Luang, in front of the Grand Palace, has drawn mixed reactions, with some Thai netizens suggesting that the pair may not have been aware of the site’s significance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317093-concerns-after-two-foreign-women-sunbathe-in-chiang-mai-temple/?do=findComment&comment=18620474

 

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25,000 Farmers to Receive Land Titles in Nationwide Initiative

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is distributing agricultural land title deeds to 25,000 farmers across the country today (Jan 15), converting the "Sor Por Kor 4-01" documents, previously issued as permits for land use in reform areas, into official land titles.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317126-25000-farmers-to-receive-land-titles-in-nationwide-initiative/

 

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Thai Restaurant Operators Ask Government to Unlock Alcohol Sale Hours

 

 

Thai Restaurant operators are asking the Thai government to unlock alcohol sale hours and end periods of sales being restricted, especially from 2PM to 5PM in the afternoons.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317128-thai-restaurant-operators-ask-government-to-unlock-alcohol-sale-hours/

 

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Phuket’s marine safety event will set new benchmarks – Tonight at Boat Lagoon

 

 

Following a spate of near misses, crashes and fatalities caused by marine safety issues around Phuket waters over the past month, the ‘United For Marine Safety’ event is being held tonight from 5pm at the White House in Boat Lagoon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317129-phuket’s-marine-safety-event-will-set-new-benchmarks-–-tonight-at-boat-lagoon/

 

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Ancient artefacts over 600 years old discovered in Phayao province

 

PHOTO: via National Geographic

 

The Department of Fine Arts began inspecting a historical site and ancient artefacts over 600 years old, discovered by locals in Phayao province. The villagers had unearthed coins and ancient Buddha statues while renovating a sacred site. The discovery occurred today in Ban Hua Khua, Chun District, Phayao Province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317130-ancient-artefacts-over-600-years-old-discovered-in-phayao-province/

 

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Bangkok man arrested for selling unauthorised SIM cards online for 40 baht

 

PHOTO: via Prune.co

 

A 41 year old Thai man was arrested yesterday for selling unauthorised SIM cards through Facebook. This was part of a three-month investigation led by police officers Worawit Yanchinda, Wasan Thawatchaiwirut, Nat Thadanai Bamrungsri, and Narongdet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317132-bangkok-man-arrested-for-selling-unauthorised-sim-cards-online-for-40-baht/

 

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