THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 24 January 2024

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Pita to stage political comeback

 

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the Move Forward party, says that he is ready for a political comeback, after the Constitutional Court cleared him today of charges related to his ownership of iTV shares.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317927-pita-to-stage-political-comeback/

 

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New Business Registrations Hit 10-Year Peak in 2023

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand witnessed a surge in new business registrations in 2023, hitting over 85,000 - the highest in a decade, with a total registered capital of 560 billion baht. This boost in entrepreneurship was primarily driven by the country's economic recovery, aided by various government stimulus measures and large-scale infrastructure projects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317928-new-business-registrations-hit-10-year-peak-in-2023/

 

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Thai PM, German President Eye Stronger Ties on All Fronts

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will formally receive the German President and his delegation, including his spouse, on Thursday, January 25th, at Government House.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317929-thai-pm-german-president-eye-stronger-ties-on-all-fronts/

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Songkhla Revives Robusta Coffee Cultivation

 

 

SONGKLHA (NNT) - Robusta coffee was once a popular choice throughout Thailand. However, its production saw a decline as the growth of rubber plantations took precedence economically. Songkhla province, along with its agricultural office, recognized the importance of this local coffee strain and took significant steps to rejuvenate its cultivation. The goal was to preserve the area's unique identity and boost the local economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317932-songkhla-revives-robusta-coffee-cultivation/

 

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DNA Testing Initiative Launched to Validate Citizenship Status in Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has stated that Bangkok is home to over 10 million people, including a hidden population. The term refers to people who reside, study, or work in a province without transferring their household registration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317933-dna-testing-initiative-launched-to-validate-citizenship-status-in-bangkok/

 

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Yaowarat Bustles with Activity Ahead of Chinese New Year Festival

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Reports have noted that more shops in the area have started displaying Chinese attire for men, women, and children along the streets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317934-yaowarat-bustles-with-activity-ahead-of-chinese-new-year-festival/

 

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Immigration System Malfunction Causes Passenger Backlog

 

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, Jan 24 (TNA) – A disruption in the immigration biometrics system occurred early Wednesday morning at Suvarnabhumi Airport, leading to a buildup of passengers and prompting swift efforts to address the issue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317941-immigration-system-malfunction-causes-passenger-backlog/

 

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Pattaya College Students Plagued by Dust, Noise, and Potential Wall Collapse

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

 

Dusit Thani College Pattaya students are reeling from the effects of a nearby drainage construction project on Sukhumvit Road, facing problems from dust and noise pollution to a potential wall collapse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317942-pattaya-college-students-plagued-by-dust-noise-and-potential-wall-collapse/

 

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Domestic dispute escalates to stabbing in Sri Racha worker’s camp

 

Picture courtesy of Freepik

 

A chilling incident unfolded in Sri Racha, a city in the province of Chon Buri, Thailand, when a domestic squabble escalated into violence yesterday, January 23. The event took place at a workers’ camp and involved a vicious stabbing of a woman, allegedly by her partner.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317943-domestic-dispute-escalates-to-stabbing-in-sri-racha-worker’s-camp/

 

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Rare turtle found dead on Phang Nga beach

 

PHOTO: Thai PBS World

 

The body of a rare leatherback turtle, caught in a fishing net, has been discovered on a Phang Nga beach. The female turtle was discovered on a beach in the Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park on Monday, January 22.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317944-rare-turtle-found-dead-on-phang-nga-beach/

 

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Strong winds in Phuket for the next three days

 

 

Strong easterly winds, up to 30 kph will arrive in the waters around Phuket and persist until at least Saturday, according to the forecast.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317945-strong-winds-in-phuket-for-the-next-three-days/

 

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Transwoman thief allegedly tricks victim into oral sex to steal assets

 

 

A Thai man caught a transwoman thief in the act of attempting to steal from a parked pickup on a road in the central province of Ayutthaya and turned her into the police. The transwoman reportedly tricked drunk victims by offering them oral sex before stealing from them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317946-transwoman-thief-allegedly-tricks-victim-into-oral-sex-to-steal-assets/

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Saraburi mayor arrested on bribery allegations involving construction contracts

 

Picture courtesy of Wassayos Ngamkham

 

Prachum Khwanmuang, mayor of tambon Talad Noi municipality in Saraburi province, was apprehended by authorities yesterday, January 23, due to alleged allegations of bribery. Accused of taking a 12% bribe for authorising the payment of construction contracts, his illicit gains are estimated to be around 700,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317947-saraburi-mayor-arrested-on-bribery-allegations-involving-construction-contracts/

 

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Wat Choeng Khao festival merges spiritual rites with lively concerts

 

PHOTO: via Hotel.com

 

The annual festival at Wat Choeng Khao in Saraburi Province promises to be a vibrant blend of religious reverence and festive entertainment as it welcomes visitors to participate in various activities from February 9 to 25.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317948-wat-choeng-khao-festival-merges-spiritual-rites-with-lively-concerts/

 

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Thai naval forces intercept tax-evading oil vessel near Ta Lu Island

 

Photo courtesy of TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

An oil-carrying vessel, illegally modified and suspected of tax evasion, was intercepted and detained by the Royal Thai Fleet near Ta Lu Island in Rayong province, in the Gulf of Thailand on Monday, January 22. The incident took place in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri, following a tip-off that led to the naval forces taking swift action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317949-thai-naval-forces-intercept-tax-evading-oil-vessel-near-ta-lu-island/

 

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