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Thailand Live Wednesday 17 January 2024

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Criminal Court acquits all former PAD leaders over Don Mueang airport seizure

 

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File photo : Anchalee Paireerak, one of PAD core members.

 

The Criminal Court acquitted 32 core members of the now defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) political group today. They had been charged with insurrection for seizing Don Mueang airport from November 24 until December 3, 2008, in an attempt to force the resignation of the Somchai Wongsawat government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317321-criminal-court-acquits-all-former-pad-leaders-over-don-mueang-airport-seizure/

 

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Minister of Finance Dismisses Rumors of Reduced Digital Wallet Stipend

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has quashed rumors suggesting the government might downscale its highly anticipated policy to provide a 10,000-baht stipend through the digital wallet system.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317323-minister-of-finance-dismisses-rumors-of-reduced-digital-wallet-stipend/

 

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Interior Min Reports Significant Registration in Informal Debt Program

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Interior has announced that nearly 130,000 people have registered for the government's program aimed at tackling informal debts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317324-interior-min-reports-significant-registration-in-informal-debt-program/

 

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National Parks Announce 2024 Seasonal Closures

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued an advisory for both local and international travelers about the seasonal closure of attractions in several of Thailand’s national parks. The National Park Office, under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), has initiated the annual closure for 2024, affecting 134 of the country's 156 national parks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317325-national-parks-announce-2024-seasonal-closures/

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Thailand Triumphs Over Kyrgyzstan in Asian Cup Opener

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - In the opening game of the Asian Cup Group F, Thailand clinched a win over Kyrgyzstan on a Tuesday night match in Qatar. Leading the charge for the victory was striker Supachai Chaided of Buriram United, who scored twice – his initial goal 26 minutes into the match and a follow-up shortly after the second half began at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317326-thailand-triumphs-over-kyrgyzstan-in-asian-cup-opener/

 

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PM Encourages DKSH to Expand Investments in Thailand

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with Stefan Butz, CEO of DKSH Holding AG, a Swiss-based company that has been operating in Thailand since 1906, marking about 120 years of presence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317327-pm-encourages-dksh-to-expand-investments-in-thailand/

 

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Former Transport Minister Disqualified for Share Concealment

 

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BANGKOK, Jan 17 (TNA) – The Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled to disqualify former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob retroactively for shares concealment in a construction firm, which were awarded state contracts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317329-former-transport-minister-disqualified-for-share-concealment/

 

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Thai actress Mew Nittha receives public apology after bakery’s cake mishap

 

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A recent incident involving a cake order mishap by popular Thai actress Mew Nittha led to the bakery owner issuing a public apology. The misunderstanding occurred when Mew ordered a cake to celebrate the one-month birthday of her youngest son, Makin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317331-thai-actress-mew-nittha-receives-public-apology-after-bakery’s-cake-mishap/

 

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Thai Cabinet ratifies 3.6 trillion baht budget for fiscal year 2025

 

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The Thai Cabinet ratified a 3.6 trillion baht budget for the fiscal year 2025. This sees an expansion of the budget deficit to 713 billion baht, a 2.89% increase from the previous year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317332-thai-cabinet-ratifies-36-trillion-baht-budget-for-fiscal-year-2025/

 

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Thailand’s industrial sentiment index drops amid economic challenges

 

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A recent announcement by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed that industrial sentiment in Thailand took a downturn in December, recording a decline from 90.9 to 88.8. This significant drop was attributed to a combination of factors, namely the weakening spending power of consumers and prevailing export concerns.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317333-thailand’s-industrial-sentiment-index-drops-amid-economic-challenges/

 

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Heated debate over car mods escalates into fatal stabbing

 

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A heated argument over car modifications during a hot pot party in Don Tum, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, ended in a fatal stabbing incident today, at 3am. The 40 year old attacker, identified as Teedsak, managed to escape the scene but was later apprehended.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317335-heated-debate-over-car-mods-escalates-into-fatal-stabbing/

 

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Fatal motorbike and truck collision in Chachoengsao City centre

 

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A fatal collision between a motorbike and an 18-wheel truck took place around 10am today in the heart of Chachoengsao City. The incident resulted in one death and serious injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317336-fatal-motorbike-and-truck-collision-in-chachoengsao-city-centre/

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Residents demand urgent action as lead pollution threatens Klity Creek

 

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Long-suffering residents of Klity Creek in Thong Pha Phum district are reaching their breaking point as they intensify their fight against lead pollution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317337-residents-demand-urgent-action-as-lead-pollution-threatens-klity-creek/

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Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as tranquil tourism haven amidst chaos in hotspots

 

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As Phuket, Pattaya, and Hua Hin battle with over-tourism, Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as a tranquil one of Thailand’s favourite getaways.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317338-nakhon-si-thammarat-emerges-as-tranquil-tourism-haven-amidst-chaos-in-hotspots/

 

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Bangkok residents call for 20 baht fare amid uproar over 100 baht BTS cost

 

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The fare for a journey on the BTS Skytrain from Asoke to Minburi station has been set at 100 baht, causing uproar among Bangkok residents. They argue that it is nearly a third of the daily minimum wage and have started calling for the implementation of the 20 baht fare policy across all routes, previously promised by the government during the election campaign.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317339-bangkok-residents-call-for-20-baht-fare-amid-uproar-over-100-baht-bts-cost/

 

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Robots enter service at Chulalongkorn Hospital to help with the paper work

 

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Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has put five robots into service in the out-patient department. They will ease the workload of general affairs officials in the registration and issuance of ID cards for new patients and will shorten the waiting time for patients.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317340-robots-enter-service-at-chulalongkorn-hospital-to-help-with-the-paper-work/

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Brave Thai park rangers rescue baby elephant in perilous plight

 

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A group of intrepid park rangers in Thailand stumbled upon a lone baby elephant at Tat Mok National Park, trapped in mud up to its tiny ears, faced a perilous fate until the rangers stepped in.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317341-brave-thai-park-rangers-rescue-baby-elephant-in-perilous-plight/

 

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At least 23 killed in firework factory explosion in Suphan Buri

 

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At least 23 people have been killed and several others injured in an explosion at a firework factory in Suan Taeng sub-district of Suphan Buri province this afternoon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317345-at-least-23-killed-in-firework-factory-explosion-in-suphan-buri/

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Charter Court rules Saksayam’s ministerial post ended on March 3rd last year

 

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The Constitutional Court ruled by 7 votes to 1 today that former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob’s post as a minister ended on March 3rd last year, after it was discovered that he owned shares, through a nominee, in a construction company that was awarded a contract with a state agency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317329-former-transport-minister-disqualified-for-share-concealment/?do=findComment&comment=18625301

 

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Prison officials say Thaksin eligible for parole

 

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Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for parole which may see him freed potentially without having to spend a single night in jail despite the eight-year prison handed down on him for corruption and abuse of power, according to justice authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317348-prison-officials-say-thaksin-eligible-for-parole/

 

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