THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 22 January 2024

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Body in Bangkok freezer, Thai PM lauds air pollution ‘success’ - Tim Newton Today - Jan 22
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317700-body-in-bangkok-freezer-thai-pm-lauds-air-pollution-‘success’-tim-newton-today-jan-22/

 

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Phuket taxi driver being investigated over sexual harassment of passenger

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Thailand Directory

A driver for the ride-hailing app, Bolt, is under investigation after a passenger accused him of using inappropriate language and questions. If found guilty, he could have his licence suspended for 180 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317701-phuket-taxi-driver-being-investigated-over-sexual-harassment-of-passenger/

 

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Aussie woman zaps back to life after electrifying encounter with deadly jellyfish near Koh Pha Ngan
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of 9news.

An Aussie woman declared she is thankful to be alive after a bolt of “electricity had shot through her body” following a horrifying attack by some box Jellyfish near Koh Pha Ngan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317703-aussie-woman-zaps-back-to-life-after-electrifying-encounter-with-deadly-jellyfish-near-koh-pha-ngan/

 

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Chinese new year holiday expected to boost Thailand’s tourism revenue
by Alex Morgan

 

PHOTO: via Loation Times

Anticipated to reach a staggering 34.4 billion baht, spending during the Chinese New Year holiday is set to surge, with foreign travellers, primarily from Chinese-speaking nations, contributing 28.4 billion baht. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) attributes this 29% year-on-year revenue growth, which spans from February 8 to 16, to the visa-free policy for Chinese and Taiwanese tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317704-chinese-new-year-holiday-expected-to-boost-thailand’s-tourism-revenue/

 

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Move Forward confident that Pita will be cleared in iTV shareholding case

 

 

The opposition Move Forward party believes that its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, will be cleared of a charge that he held a stake in the iTV media company when he applied for candidacy in the May 14th general election last year and will not lose his parliamentary status.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317706-move-forward-confident-that-pita-will-be-cleared-in-itv-shareholding-case/

 

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Nong Plai Fah Crowned Miss Grand Prachuap Khiri Khan 2024
By Online Reporter

 

 

Nong Plai Fah has been crowned Miss Grand Prachuap Khiri Khan 2024 in an event held at The Square, Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall on Jan 21.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317708-nong-plai-fah-crowned-miss-grand-prachuap-khiri-khan-2024/

 

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Pattaya transwoman arrested for stealing 300,000 baht gold necklace from Swiss man
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ สภ.เมืองพัทยา

Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers yesterday arrested a Thai transwoman for stealing a gold necklace worth about 300,000 baht from a Swiss man.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317709-pattaya-transwoman-arrested-for-stealing-300000-baht-gold-necklace-from-swiss-man/

 

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Teacher’s assailant claims he was attacked first

 

 

A 38-year-old man, accused of attacking a female teacher at a school in Chiang Rai province on Saturday, has told the police that he acted in self-defence, claiming that the teacher attacked him first.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317714-teacher’s-assailant-claims-he-was-attacked-first/

 

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Thai student paralysed in shocking mall car park plunge: Police probe underway
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo Via:Fikri Rasyid FROM:unsplash.com

A Thai high school student, in her third year at a prominent school, was paralysed after she plunged from the fourth floor of a shopping mall car park. The shocking moment was captured by a passing vendor’s dashcam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317715-thai-student-paralysed-in-shocking-mall-car-park-plunge-police-probe-underway/

 

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Nakharin Mektrairat: New Constitutional Court president at center of Thailand’s political conflict

 

 

Nakharin Mektrairat has been voted in as the new Constitutional Court president by his fellow judges and will replace Worawit Kangsasitiam whose term ended in September.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317731-nakharin-mektrairat-new-constitutional-court-president-at-center-of-thailand’s-political-conflict/

 

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Parliament’s historic step: Mental health challenges and budget priorities in Thailand

 

 

History was made in December when psychiatric issues were, for the first time, officially discussed in parliament, raising interest among the Thai people.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317733-parliament’s-historic-step-mental-health-challenges-and-budget-priorities-in-thailand/

 

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GLO to issue a million new 3-digit lottery tickets, possibly in June this year

 

 

The Government Lottery Office will go ahead with issuing 3-digit lottery tickets in the middle of this year, to draw gamblers away from illegal 3-digit lottery and to solve the chronic lottery overpricing problem.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317734-glo-to-issue-a-million-new-3-digit-lottery-tickets-possibly-in-june-this-year/

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Thailand Nears Knockout Stage in AFC Asian Cup

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand edged closer to the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup with a 0-0 draw against Oman on Sunday night (Jan 21), bolstering the team’s standing after a win over Kyrgyzstan last Tuesday. The War Elephants, under the guidance of coach Masatada Ishii, are now preparing for their upcoming match against Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317735-thailand-nears-knockout-stage-in-afc-asian-cup/

 

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“SKY Doctor” Drill Held in Phang Nga

 

 

PHANG NGA (NNT) - Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew has inaugurated the “SKY Doctor” air transport drill in Phang Nga province, showcasing an improvement in Thailand's emergency medical services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317736-“sky-doctor”-drill-held-in-phang-nga/

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Department of Consular Affairs goes digital with e-passports and more

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

The Department of Consular Affairs made a giant leap into the future, with its transformation into a digital department this year. This significant change involves the integration of advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into its daily operations, demonstrated by the introduction of contemporary icons and an array of improved e-consular services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317738-department-of-consular-affairs-goes-digital-with-e-passports-and-more/

 

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Pandemic sparks faith tourism pilgrimage as seekers find peace in Thailand’s temples

 

PHOTO: via Loation Times

 

Following the pandemic, a rise in faith tourism as a search for peace and tranquillity has been observed. Temples and sacred spots across Thailand have seen an increase in visitors, and the donation boxes are filling rapidly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317739-pandemic-sparks-faith-tourism-pilgrimage-as-seekers-find-peace-in-thailand’s-temples/

 

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Global economy to grow in 2024, Thai leaders face new challenges

 

PHOTO: via wikipedia

 

The global economy is projected to grow in 2024, according to forecasts by leading business groups and the World Bank. However, Thai leaders are expected to navigate new challenges such as bridging generational gaps in conversations and encouraging younger workers to mentor older employees on new technologies. Meanwhile, the stress levels among all employees are at an all-time high, triggering a reconsideration of the employer-employee relationship dynamics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317740-global-economy-to-grow-in-2024-thai-leaders-face-new-challenges/

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PM Srettha to submit PM2.5 dust plan within court’s 90-day deadline

 

PHOTO: via vecteezy

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced yesterday his intention to submit a plan designed to address the issue of PM2.5 fine dust within a 90-day deadline set by the Chiang Mai Administrative Court. The court order followed a formal complaint lodged by a northern network of individuals, requiring the Thai prime minister and the national environmental panel to draft the plan. PM Srettha stated that officials would be brought in to discuss and draft the plan as per the court’s directive.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317741-pm-srettha-to-submit-pm25-dust-plan-within-court’s-90-day-deadline/

 

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Thailand expects major rise in EV imports under new four-year plan

 

PHOTO: via ET auto

 

The director-general of the Excise Department projected a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) imports, with an estimated 175,000 units expected to reach Thailand within two years. This comes as part of a four-year plan, EV3.5 (2024-27), which requires importers to establish a production base in the country from 2024-25 onwards, to replace imports with domestically produced EVs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317742-thailand-expects-major-rise-in-ev-imports-under-new-four-year-plan/

 

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Illegal Meatball Factories Raided in Pathum Thani

 

 

PATHUM THANI, Jan 22 (TNA) – The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have raided two illicit meatball manufacturing facilities in Pathum Thani province adjacent to the capital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317743-illegal-meatball-factories-raided-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Authorities Identify all 23 Victims Killed in Fireworks Factory Explosion

 

 

Authorities have completed the identification of all 23 victims killed in last week’s fireworks factory explosion in Suphan Buri’s capital district, with the remains having been returned to each victim’s family after a thorough forensic investigation using fingerprint and DNA analysis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317744-authorities-identify-all-23-victims-killed-in-fireworks-factory-explosion/

 

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Unrequited love fuels deadly shooting in central Thailand bar

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A violent outburst in a Thai bar led to a woman’s death and left her husband critically injured in central Thailand. The suspect, Sopon Thammasadang, who was reportedly fuelled by jealousy and unrequited love, turned himself in to the authorities after fleeing the scene. The incident occurred at a house in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani, yesterday, January 21.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317745-unrequited-love-fuels-deadly-shooting-in-central-thailand-bar/

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PM in Ranong before Cabinet Retreat Tomorrow

 

 

RANONG, Jan 22 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday led the Cabinet in inspecting six southern provinces along the Andaman Sea coastline to listen to public concerns on-site ahead of the cabinet retreat in Ranong tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317746-pm-in-ranong-before-cabinet-retreat-tomorrow/

 

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2 armed robbers remain at large after stealing 1.2 million baht gold

 

Photo via Facebook/ หม่อนไหม สุราษฎร์ อัพเดท

 

Two armed robbers remain at large after stealing gold bracelets worth at least 1.2 million baht from a gold shop in a Lotus’s supermarket on Number 41 Road in the Chaiya district of the southern province of Surat Thani.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317747-2-armed-robbers-remain-at-large-after-stealing-12-million-baht-gold/

 

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Amazing Muay Thai World Festival 2024 to host in Hua Hin

 

 

The Royal Thai Army is set to host the “Amazing Muay Thai World Festival 2024” in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, from February 4 to 6. The event is part of Thailand’s efforts to promote Muay Thai globally and coincides with related activities at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok between February 1 and 5.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317748-amazing-muay-thai-world-festival-2024-to-host-in-hua-hin/

 

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Container of frozen chicken falls from Chachoengsao motorway

 

 

PHOTO: 77Kaoded

 

A container carrying 25 tonnes of frozen chicken has parted company with the truck it was loaded on to, plunging from an elevated motorway to the road below. The incident happened in the eastern province of Chachoengsao and fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317749-container-of-frozen-chicken-falls-from-chachoengsao-motorway/

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Thai student paralysed in shocking mall car park plunge

 

Fikri Rasyid / unsplash.com

 

A Thai high school student, in her third year at a prominent school, was paralysed after she plunged from the fourth floor of a shopping mall car park. The shocking moment was captured by a passing vendor’s dashcam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317751-thai-student-paralysed-in-shocking-mall-car-park-plunge/

 

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Rawai rescue team saves lost tourists at Laem Krating

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

Two female tourists, who had lost their way as darkness fell near Laem Krating, were located and ushered to safety by the Rawai Municipality rescue team last night (January 21).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317752-rawai-rescue-team-saves-lost-tourists-at-laem-krating/

 

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Phuket grocery owner busted for illicit kratom water trade

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

A sweeping police operation in Phuket culminated in the arrest of a man found in possession of an astonishing 315 bottles of the outlawed beverage known as kratom water. Somsak Kiattikhan, a 44 year old grocery store owner, was apprehended on Saturday, January 20, following an intelligence tip-off regarding the sale of the illicit drink to local youths.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317755-phuket-grocery-owner-busted-for-illicit-kratom-water-trade/

 

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Patong police in vehicle violation crackdown to unclog traffic in Phuket hotspot

 

 

In a bold move to ease traffic congestion, Patong Police initiated a crackdown on vehicles flouting parking regulations in Phuket’s most bustling tourist locale.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317756-patong-police-in-vehicle-violation-crackdown-to-unclog-traffic-in-phuket-hotspot/