THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 6 February 2024

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The promising career of a talented Aussie Muay Thai boxer is on the ropes after a devastating knockout by a man driving on the wrong side of the road while riding his scooter on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. In keeping with the trend, his insurance company declared that the aspiring martial arts fighter was not covered for the accident.

 

Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail

 

Aussie Muay Thai boxer’s career on the ropes after Koh Samui road knockout

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319038-aussie-muay-thai-boxer’s-career-on-the-ropes-after-koh-samui-road-knockout/

 

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Coldplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in Bangkok

 

Photo courtesy of coldplay (Instagram)

 

The recent Coldplay concert in Bangkok, part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour, left an indelible mark on many Thai fans. However, the event was marred by some attendees by the pervasive smell of cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319045-coldplay-concert-buzz-dampened-by-cannabis-fumes-in-bangkok/

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PM Inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport Without Prior Notice

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday revealed the upcoming plan to overhaul the immigration system after an unannounced inspection at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the immigration office on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319037-pm-inspects-suvarnabhumi-airport-without-prior-notice/

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Nearly 40 Thai, Foreign Tourists Injured As Pattaya-Bound Bus Hit Trailer-Truck
by TNR Staff

 

The scene of the accident on the Motorway today (Feb. 5) with an image of the damaged bus front inset. Credit: TV Channel 7

 

AS MANY AS 38 Thai and foreign tourists got injured after their Pattaya-bound bus slammed into a 22-wheel trailer-truck on the Motorway this afternoon (Feb. 5) with the latter vehicle overturning and blocking three lanes, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319060-nearly-40-thai-foreign-tourists-injured-as-pattaya-bound-bus-hit-trailer-truck/

 

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Panic in Chonburi as Crocodile Found Sunbathing Near Village Fish Pond
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Chonburi — Residents of Huay Yai area in Chonburi province were gripped by panic after a two-meter-long freshwater crocodile was spotted sunbathing near a fishpond on February 4th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319061-panic-in-chonburi-as-crocodile-found-sunbathing-near-village-fish-pond/

 

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Myanmar Man Arrested After Stealing Motorbikes in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket –A Myanmar man was arrested in Karon after he stole many motorbikes in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319062-myanmar-man-arrested-after-stealing-motorbikes-in-phuket/

 

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Thai teacher sexually assaults at least 3 schoolgirls aged 10
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 3

 

A Thai teacher at a school in the central province of Nakhon Sawan plans to give himself up to the police tomorrow after being accused of sexually assaulting some of his 10 year old pupils. At least three schoolgirls have come forward saying they are victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319064-thai-teacher-sexually-assaults-at-least-3-schoolgirls-aged-10/

 

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Phuket police charge man with molesting Russian in bus station toilet

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: MGR Online

A Thai man has now been charged with molesting a Russian woman in a Phuket bus station toilet. The 26 year old suspect, named only as Peerayuth, is originally from the southern province of Trang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319065-phuket-police-charge-man-with-molesting-russian-in-bus-station-toilet/

 

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Thai customs halt import of Chinese elephant-patterned trousers
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Apichart Jinakul

A directive to halt the importation of Chinese elephant-patterned trousers has been issued by the Thai Customs Department, following the registration of the pattern’s copyright, according to statements from Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319068-thai-customs-halt-import-of-chinese-elephant-patterned-trousers/

 

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Pita Confirms Appealing Suspended Sentence Over 2019 Rally
by TNR Staff 

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and the other six defendants outside Pathumwan District Court yesterday, Feb. 5, 2024. Photo: Matichon

 

AFTER PATHUMWAN District court sentenced former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, Progressive Movement Chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit plus six others to four months in jail suspended for two years over a peaceful demonstration at the skywalk intersection in front of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Dec. 14, 2019, the former confirmed that they will be filing an appeal, Matichon newspaper said yesterday (Feb. 5).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319069-pita-confirms-appealing-suspended-sentence-over-2019-rally/

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Saraburi’s new police station faces scrutiny over service gaps
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Line Today

A newly constructed police station at Hin Kong, Nong Khae, Saraburi, despite having a 10 million baht (US$279,466) budget, faces criticism for not providing police services to residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319070-saraburi’s-new-police-station-faces-scrutiny-over-service-gaps/

 

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Surge in Thai condo market fueled by visa-free policy and Chinese buyers
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

The Thai condominium market is experiencing a surge in activity, largely due to a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese nationals, which has led to a significant increase in property purchases by foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319071-surge-in-thai-condo-market-fueled-by-visa-free-policy-and-chinese-buyers/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 6 February 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319072-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-6-february-2024/

 

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Fifth suspect in Srisuwan extortion case sought by central investigation bureau
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The ongoing high-profile Srisuwan extortion case is set to take another twist, as the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Deputy Commissioner, Jaroonkiat Pankaew, announced on Monday that they are seeking an arrest warrant for a fifth suspect. This individual is considered less significant to the case compared to the four who have already been apprehended.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319073-fifth-suspect-in-srisuwan-extortion-case-sought-by-central-investigation-bureau/

 

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Thai government and BRN to commence peace talks in Malaysia
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The upcoming dialogue between the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) and the Thai government’s peace team is set to commence on Tuesday in Malaysia, as disclosed by a source from the National Security Council (NSC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319074-thai-government-and-brn-to-commence-peace-talks-in-malaysia/

 

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Chonburi Authorities Launch Campaign to Tackle Forest Fires, Haze, and PM2.5
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Chonburi — Following a recent spate of forest fires causing damage to over 200 rais and exceeding PM2.5 standards, Chonburi province has launched a multi-agency campaign to prevent further fires, control haze, and reduce harmful fine particulate matter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319077-chonburi-authorities-launch-campaign-to-tackle-forest-fires-haze-and-pm25/

 

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Navigating Economic Turbulence: The Thai Economy at a Crossroads
by Thai Enquirer



As Thailand grapples with its latest economic challenges, the recent contraction in headline inflation for four consecutive months has emerged as a critical barometer of the nation’s financial health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319080-navigating-economic-turbulence-the-thai-economy-at-a-crossroads/

 

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Thai finance minister urges bank of Thailand to lower policy rate
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Bank of Thailand

The Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, called on the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider lowering its policy rate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319085-thai-finance-minister-urges-bank-of-thailand-to-lower-policy-rate/

 

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DSI seizes over 1,000 million baht from ‘Gofug’ lottery scam
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: via spacebar

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) made a significant breakthrough in a high-profile case involving an online lottery scam and tax evasion, seizing assets from the Gofug network, including luxury vehicles and gold.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319088-dsi-seizes-over-1000-million-baht-from-‘gofug’-lottery-scam/

 

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Former Thailand athlete turns scammer, stealing from woman
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ สืบนครบาล IDMB

Police in Bangkok arrested a former national athlete for allegedly befriending a Thai woman on a dating app and stealing her valuables after spending a few days together. The thief confessed that he resorted to theft due to his need for money to fuel his online gambling habit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319089-former-thailand-athlete-turns-scammer-stealing-from-woman/

 

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Types of driving licenses in Thailand
by Konain Asif Konain Asif
 

Photo taken by juanderpaul life

Navigating the roads in Thailand requires more than just a sense of adventure; it demands the right kind of driving license. Whether you’re a resident or a foreigner looking to explore the Kingdom on wheels, understanding the different types of driving licenses is crucial.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319090-types-of-driving-licenses-in-thailand/

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Thai police officer found dead with gunshot wound at an Isaan dam
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

Locals discovered the dead body of a Thai police officer with a gunshot wound to his head at Lam Pao Dam in the Isaan province of Kalasin yesterday, February 5. Police suspect suicide but his family are not convinced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319091-thai-police-officer-found-dead-with-gunshot-wound-at-an-isaan-dam/

 

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Myanmar worker squashed to death by concrete

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

A construction worker from Myanmar died at the weekend after being crushed by concrete wall panels in Cherng Talay, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319092-myanmar-worker-squashed-to-death-by-concrete/

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Motorcycle taxi rider stabs rival rider after dispute over passenger
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

A 73 year old motorcycle taxi rider in the central province of Chachoengsao stabbed a rival taxi rider after the victim accused him of stealing a passenger.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319095-motorcycle-taxi-rider-stabs-rival-rider-after-dispute-over-passenger/

 

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Rice policies caught in controversy and politicization?

 

 

Thai society was shocked when well-known serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya, who has been a thorn in the flesh of the powers that be for years, was arrested on January 28 on an extortion charge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319121-rice-policies-caught-in-controversy-and-politicization/

 

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Thaksin’s future still in the balance

 

File photo : Thaksin Shinawatra

 

The future of convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is expected to be granted parole soon, remains uncertain, because he has now been charged with violating royal defamation laws during an interview he gave in Seoul in 2015.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319122-thaksin’s-future-still-in-the-balance/

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PM wants tourists sight-seeing or shopping, not stuck in airports

 

Photo : PM’s twitter

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has wanted all arriving air passengers from abroad to take no more than 30 minutes going through the immigration procedure and picking up their luggage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319123-pm-wants-tourists-sight-seeing-or-shopping-not-stuck-in-airports/

 

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37 protected forests off-limits to outsiders to prevent bushfires

 

 

Thirty-seven protected forests, including several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, have been declared off-limits to outsiders without prior permission to enter, as the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ramps up its efforts to reduce bushfires and ease airborne pollution as the dry season approaches.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319124-37-protected-forests-off-limits-to-outsiders-to-prevent-bushfires/

 

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ASEAN Para Games 2025 Set for Record Sports Lineup

 

 

NAKHON RACHSIMA (NNT) - The 13th ASEAN Para Games, set to be hosted in Thailand in 2025, is on track to be the event's largest edition yet, with a record 19 sports planned, surpassing the 16 sports featured at the 2017 Games in Kuala Lumpur.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319129-asean-para-games-2025-set-for-record-sports-lineup/

 

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“Golden Boy” and Ancient Statue Set to Return to Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Two precious artifacts, the "Golden Boy" statue depicting the Hindu deity Shiva and a kneeling female figure with raised arms, are set to return from the United States to Thailand in a repatriation ceremony scheduled for May this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319132-“golden-boy”-and-ancient-statue-set-to-return-to-thailand/