THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 23 January 2024

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

 

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

Photo via Facebook/ สภ.เมืองพัทยา

 

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

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Lone Kuwaiti Tourist Fights Off Five Young Teen Robbers in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —Pattaya police successfully apprehended five teenagers on Monday following their failed attempt to rob a Kuwaiti tourist on Soi Yensabai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317777-lone-kuwaiti-tourist-fights-off-five-young-teen-robbers-in-pattaya/

 

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COVID-19 hospital admissions increase 12.9% during the past week

 

 

COVID-19 infections in Thailand are on the rise, with 718 patients being admitted to hospitals between January 14th and20th. Of these, 11 have died, compared to four a week earlier, according to the Department of Disease Control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317779-covid-19-hospital-admissions-increase-129-during-the-past-week/

 

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Bhumjaithai Likely To Be Dissolved Like Future Forward: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

De facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob, centre, flanked by his brother Saksayam Chidchob, left, and party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, right. Photo: Matichon Weekly

 

THE BHUMJAITHAI UNDER DE FACTO party boss Newin Chidchob would likely be dissolved by court primarily due to questionable donations in cash just like an earlier case of the dissolved Future Forward, according to a noted academic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317780-bhumjaithai-likely-to-be-dissolved-like-future-forward-academic/

 

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Thai Immigration updates online system for 90-day reporting
By Online Reporter 

 

 

The Immigration Bureau announced on Monday a major upgrade to its online system for 90-day reporting. This development is expected to alleviate the chronic overcrowding at Immigration offices across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317781-thai-immigration-updates-online-system-for-90-day-reporting/

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Boys aged 14 apprehended for throwing stones at vehicles in Phatthalung
by Sugandhi Batra

 

PHOTO via: Kenan Reed FROM:unsplash.com

A group of four boys, all aged 14 years old, were apprehended today, for causing mischief by throwing stones at passing vehicles, causing damage and distress.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317783-boys-aged-14-apprehended-for-throwing-stones-at-vehicles-in-phatthalung/

 

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Is cannabis legal for foreigners in Thailand? Know the rules
by mahatee niramitrsathit

 

Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels

Thailand’s stance on cannabis has undergone a significant transformation, making it a hot topic among entrepreneurs and tourists alike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317784-is-cannabis-legal-for-foreigners-in-thailand-know-the-rules/

 

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Protesters intensify demonstrations over Thaksin Shinawatra’s preferential treatment
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of The Irrawaddy

The Students and People’s Network for Thailand Reform (STR) are intensifying their demonstrations over the alleged preferential treatment of Thaksin Shinawatra, the convicted former prime minister. The protesters are set to stage a sit-in outside the Government House starting February 2.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317785-protesters-intensify-demonstrations-over-thaksin-shinawatra’s-preferential-treatment/

 

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Pickup Truck Overturns on Elevated Highway, Injuring 23 Workers in Chonburi
By Tanakorn

 

 

Chonburi — A pickup truck carrying 26 workers to a construction site overturned on the elevated highway near the Rojana Industrial Estate in Chonburi province on Monday morning, resulting in 23 injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317786-pickup-truck-overturns-on-elevated-highway-injuring-23-workers-in-chonburi/

 

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Thai government officials inspect 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject amid environmental concerns
by Mitch Connor

 

 Photo courtesy of Government House

On January 21, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit embarked on an official visit to the Andaman region, with Ranong, the site of the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, as their first stop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317787-thai-government-officials-inspect-1-trillion-baht-land-bridge-megaproject-amid-environmental-concerns/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 23 January 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317788-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-23-january-2024/

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Thai police intensify crackdown on juvenile delinquency following brutal murder
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

In response to a recent brutal murder committed by five teenagers in Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district, Thai police are intensifying efforts to combat juvenile delinquency across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317789-thai-police-intensify-crackdown-on-juvenile-delinquency-following-brutal-murder/

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Luxury Villa Raided: Russian Gamblers Caught Playing Poker with Nearly 2 Million Baht in Chips

 

 

On January 23, 2024, under the command of Police Major General Naphan Watthi, the Phuket Provincial Police, led by Police Colonel Somsak Luemsuang executed a search warrant at a luxurious villa in Rawai Subdistrict, Phuket. The operation targeted a group of foreign nationals suspected of engaging in illegal poker gambling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317792-luxury-villa-raided-russian-gamblers-caught-playing-poker-with-nearly-2-million-baht-in-chips/

 

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90 reporting update for foreigners - Tim Newton Today - Jan 23

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317794-90-reporting-update-for-foreigners-tim-newton-today-jan-23/

 

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Muay Thai aims for Olympic recognition as part of Thailand’s soft power strategy
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Rajadamnern Stadium เวทีราชดำเนิน

The deputy chairperson of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is championing the cause for the integral Thai martial art, Muay Thai, to be recognised as an Olympic sport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317795-muay-thai-aims-for-olympic-recognition-as-part-of-thailand’s-soft-power-strategy/

 

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Seaplane terminal boosts tourism in Phuket
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced Thailand’s inaugural seaplane terminal, slated to grace Phuket International Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317796-seaplane-terminal-boosts-tourism-in-phuket/

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TAT targets 7 billion baht tourism revenue surge for Ranong
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to boost Ranong province’s tourism revenue to 7 billion baht (US$196 million) in the current year, a substantial rise from 6.72 billion baht (US$188 million) in the preceding year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317799-tat-targets-7-billion-baht-tourism-revenue-surge-for-ranong/

 

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US-China tensions fuel e-commerce growth in Thailand

by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

The mounting geopolitical tension between the US and China is precipitating an influx of new e-commerce entities into Thailand, a development set to escalate market rivalry and broaden the scope of the cross-border e-commerce industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317801-us-china-tensions-fuel-e-commerce-growth-in-thailand/

 

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Thai health minister unveils emergency airlift project to save tourists
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

In a move set to revolutionise emergency medical services, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew declared the expansion of Thailand’s Sky Doctor project during an emergency airlift rehearsal in Phang Nga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317803-thai-health-minister-unveils-emergency-airlift-project-to-save-tourists/

 

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Tragic road accident in Trat leaves one dead and three volunteers injured
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Tragedy struck on the rain-soaked roads of Trat province, unveiling a heart-wrenching narrative of a fatal collision between a rescue vehicle and a woman’s car, highlighting the perilous challenges faced by volunteers in their quest to save lives.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1317804-tragic-road-accident-in-trat-leaves-one-dead-and-three-volunteers-injured/

 

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Kuwaiti woman killed in motorcycle accident in Kamala, Phuket
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

A Kuwaiti woman was killed yesterday morning in a motorcycle accident in Kamala, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317809-kuwaiti-woman-killed-in-motorcycle-accident-in-kamala-phuket/

 

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Chinese tourist’s bizarre antics shock Pattaya
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

A Chinese national attracted attention when he exhibited erratic behaviour on Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, resorting to self-harm by smashing his head with a rock, last Saturday, January 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317810-chinese-tourist’s-bizarre-antics-shock-pattaya/

 

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Judgement day for Pita: A closer look at case that could change Thai politics 
 

 

The Constitutional Court is set to rule on Wednesday (January 24) whether Pita Limjaroenrat, the initial front-runner to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister, violated the charter by contesting last year’s election while holding shares in a media company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317811-judgement-day-for-pita-a-closer-look-at-case-that-could-change-thai-politics/

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Questions remain over viability of multi-billion-dollar land bridge project

 

 

The idea of a land bridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea has been in the pipeline for a few years. Former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob had pushed for the multi-billion-dollar project when serving in the Prayut Chan-o-cha government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317812-questions-remain-over-viability-of-multi-billion-dollar-land-bridge-project/

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Handcuffed Thai car thief escapes from police station in Chiang Rai
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ ท้องถิ่นนิวส์

 

Officers are set to rearrest a Thai car thief two days after the suspect successfully escaped from Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station in northern Thailand despite being handcuffed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317813-handcuffed-thai-car-thief-escapes-from-police-station-in-chiang-rai/

 

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New panel to review the Navy’s Chinese submarine deal

 

 

A new panel is expected to be formed on Wednesday to review the Navy’s procurement of Chinese-made submarines, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317834-new-panel-to-review-the-navy’s-chinese-submarine-deal/

 

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Cabinet scraps 24-year-old practice of teachers serving as school guards

 

File photo : A man attacks a female teacher in a school in Chiang Rai province.

 

The Thai cabinet scrapped an old school practice today, which had been imposed since 1999. It requires at least one teacher to take turns to be posted at their schools as a night guard, to protect property from potential intruders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317835-cabinet-scraps-24-year-old-practice-of-teachers-serving-as-school-guards/

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Opposition believes Srettha government lacks a strategy

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s decision to delay implementation of the controversial “digital wallet” scheme has added to people’s worries about the sluggish economy and has fuelled opposition criticism of his government’s lack of a coherent strategy in running the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317836-opposition-believes-srettha-government-lacks-a-strategy/

 

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Parents of underage Aranyaprathet murder suspects indicted today

 

 

Parents of five boys, allegedly involved in the murder of a 47-year-old mentally-troubled woman in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province on January 11th, were escorted by district police to the Juvenile and Family Court this morning, to be charged with failing to provide proper parental care to their children, with the risk that they might commit criminal offences.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317837-parents-of-underage-aranyaprathet-murder-suspects-indicted-today/

 

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Big cat cruising

 

 

A Thai woman has been identified as the owner of a young lion, recently taken on a ride in a convertible in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317838-big-cat-cruising/