THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 20 January 2024

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The Administrative Court in Chiang Mai today ordered Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the National Environment Board to draw up an emergency plan within 90 days, to deal with PM2.5 pollution problem in northern provinces and to develop short- and long-term plans to deal with it.

 

Court orders government to form urgent plan to address PM2.5

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317541-court-orders-government-to-form-urgent-plan-to-address-pm25/

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Thaksin and digital wallet can converge to form political tsunami

 

 

If Pheu Thai needs one good reason why it should back down from its flagship electoral promise, the party does not have to look beyond the 14th floor of the Police Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317510-thaksin-and-digital-wallet-can-converge-to-form-political-tsunami/

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Undercover Operation Reveals Police Officer Selling Meth to Colleagues

 

 

On January 18th, 2024, Nong Pling Narcotics Suppression officers performed a sting operation to buy illicit substances from a local drug dealer near the Nong Pling police station in Nakhon Sawan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317519-undercover-operation-reveals-police-officer-selling-meth-to-colleagues/

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Saudi Arabian Man Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Taking Away Minor from Parental Guardian
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

A Saudi Arabian man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport after he allegedly took away a minor under 18 years of age from their parents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317554-saudi-arabian-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-taking-away-minor-from-parental-guardian/

 

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Russian Suspected of Being Illegal Tour Guide at Temple in Chalong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

A Russian is suspected of acting as an illegal tour guide at a temple in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317555-russian-suspected-of-being-illegal-tour-guide-at-temple-in-chalong/

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Man Forces Tourists at Knifepoint to Buy Beer in Pattaya

 

 

On January 19, 2024, people complained to the news that a guy, who nobody knows, used a knife and pretended to be a cop to force others into buying beer near Soi Najaomtien 20, Najaomtien Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317558-man-forces-tourists-at-knifepoint-to-buy-beer-in-pattaya/

 

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Dissolution Of Bhumjaithai Sought Over Saksayam’s Convicted Wrongdoing
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Bhumjaithai secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE ELECTION COMMISSION was today (Jan.19) petitioned to forward a criminal case to the Constitutional Court in pursuit of a dissolution of the Bhumjaithai following the court-convicted wrongdoing of Saksayam Chidchob, former secretary-general of the second largest coalition partner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317559-dissolution-of-bhumjaithai-sought-over-saksayam’s-convicted-wrongdoing/

 

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First Batch Of 2,000 Cattle Being Exported To Vietnam
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy Agriculture & Cooperatives Minister Chaiya Promma visiting a livestock farm in Petchaburi. Photo: Matichon

 

THE FIRST BATCH of 2,000 cattle is scheduled for export from Thailand to Vietnam next month, a government official confirmed today (Jan.19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317560-first-batch-of-2000-cattle-being-exported-to-vietnam/

 

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Split-second decision saved mother’s life at Suphan Buri fireworks plant which claimed 23 lives mid-week 
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

46-year-old Namfon Bunkom’s relief and joy at her life being saved was somewhat subdued. Her mother and mother-in-law, as well as her closest friends, all perished on Wednesday in an instant.

In the wake of a catastrophic fireworks explosion that claimed 23 lives in Suphan Buri, one woman’s fortunate escape highlights the pressing need for industrial modernisation in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317561-split-second-decision-saved-mother’s-life-at-suphan-buri-fireworks-plant-which-claimed-23-lives-mid-week /

 

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British man found dead in luxury Chon Buri condominium

 Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อธิปบูรพา

 

The owner of a luxury condominium in the Sriracha district of Chon Buri today found the dead body of a naked British man inside the room. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317562-british-man-found-dead-in-luxury-chon-buri-condominium/

 

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Bangkok braces for severe outbreak of three diseases
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via medicine plus

Bangkok’s health office predicts a severe outbreak of three diseases, with high infection rates, and plans to increase monitoring for an additional 12 diseases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317563-bangkok-braces-for-severe-outbreak-of-three-diseases/

 

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Actress Ava Six Scenes clears up 150 million baht credit card rumour
by Samantha Rose 

 

PHOTO: via ASKfm

A video that has been creating a buzz on social media recently features Ava Pawornwan Verapuchong, a millionaire actress.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317564-actress-ava-six-scenes-clears-up-150-million-baht-credit-card-rumour/

 

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Thonburi Healthcare Group unveils plan to tackle decline in Thai doctors
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG), which manages Thonburi Hospital, is teaming up with Assumption University to combat Thailand‘s chronic doctor shortage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317565-thonburi-healthcare-group-unveils-plan-to-tackle-decline-in-thai-doctors/

 

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Thai university student escapes attempted rape in dormitory
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

A Thai university student narrowly escaped an attempted rape in her dormitory in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen thanks to the help of her roommate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317566-thai-university-student-escapes-attempted-rape-in-dormitory/

 

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Social Media Uproar Over New Sanam Luang Sign Showing Two Foreign Women
by TNR Staff

 

The sign that was slammed on Thai social media. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

THAI NETIZENS blasted a new sign put up at Sanam Luang ground forbidding sunbathing in public areas as it shows a photo of two foreign women doing so with a crossed circle over it with this deemed to be inappropriate, TV Channel 7 said today (Jan. 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317567-social-media-uproar-over-new-sanam-luang-sign-showing-two-foreign-women/

 

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Fifty-Year Prison Sentence for 14 Chinese Nationals in Child Exploitation Case

 

Picture: Siam Rath

In a significant victory for the National Police, Deputy Police Chief Pol Lt Gen Surchart Hakpal disclosed details of a case involving 14 Chinese nationals who deceived local youths into engaging in sexual acts while recording live videos online. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317568-fifty-year-prison-sentence-for-14-chinese-nationals-in-child-exploitation-case/

 

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Narrow Escape as Fire Engulfs Rental Homes in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A harrowing incident unfolded on January 19th at 23:30, when a fire erupted in a rental property at Soi Phaholyothin 56, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317576-narrow-escape-as-fire-engulfs-rental-homes-in-bangkok/

 

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Violent dispute between van drivers shocks tourists at Phuket Airport
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO: via Phuket Go

 

An alarming event unfolded at the Phuket International Airport recently, where a violent dispute erupted between two van drivers. The altercation unfolded before a crowd of tourists and was vividly captured in a video that has subsequently circulated widely on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317577-violent-dispute-between-van-drivers-shocks-tourists-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Thai government tests new lottery system with tickets as low as 20 baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Government Lottery Office (GLO) plans to experiment with the sale of three-digit and two-digit lotteries within a sandbox system mid-year this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317578-thai-government-tests-new-lottery-system-with-tickets-as-low-as-20-baht/

 

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Train driver killed as train hit truck in Nakhon Sawan last night

 

 

North-bound rail services are disrupted today, after a train crashed into a truck and trailer at a level crossing in Chum Saeng district of Nakhon Sawan last night, killing the train driver and injuring a mechanic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317583-train-driver-killed-as-train-hit-truck-in-nakhon-sawan-last-night/

 

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SUV inferno leaves two women seriously injured
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

A speeding SUV spiraled out of control, crashing into a streetlight post and erupting into flames on the Mab Eiang-Laem Chabang Road on January 17.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317584-suv-inferno-leaves-two-women-seriously-injured/

 

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