THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 24 February 2024

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In a bid to revitalize its tourism sector, the Thai government has significantly eased visa restrictions for millions more international tourists.

 

Visa-free travel to Thailand for more international tourists

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320675-visa-free-travel-to-thailand-for-more-international-tourists/

 

Photo courtesy of MCOT

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Authorities Warn Entertainment Venues in Pattaya Against Loud Noise

 

 

Pattaya and Banglamung district officials met with entertainment venue operators on February 23rd, 2024, to outline six key measures and potential consequences for non-compliance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320691-authorities-warn-entertainment-venues-in-pattaya-against-loud-noise/

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British woman rescued after falling from Koh Samui waterfall
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by DOPA Samui via DailyNews

 

Rescue teams and administrative officers yesterday successfully saved a British woman who fell from the Hin Lad Waterfall on Koh Samui island in the southern province of Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320702-british-woman-rescued-after-falling-from-koh-samui-waterfall/

 

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Thailand asks Korea to toughen K-ETA screening after denied entries of its people

 

A meeting with consular affairs and safety at Seoul's foreign ministry and consular officials from Thailand, in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Thailand asked Korea on Thursday to toughen the pre-entry screening process for foreign visitors from visa-waiver countries, after a number of its citizens were denied entry into Korea and the incidents stirred public ire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320707-thailand-asks-korea-to-toughen-k-eta-screening-after-denied-entries-of-its-people/

 

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Thai Airways records recovery with US$782 million profit in 2023
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Airways

 

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited witnessed a significant rebound in its earnings following an increase in air travel demand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320709-thai-airways-records-recovery-with-us782-million-profit-in-2023/

 

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Big Joke fights for his name as summons rumours swirl around him linked with online gambling sites
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn or ‘Big Joke’ insisted he was not connected to any probe into illegal online gambling websites. General Surachate said there was no link between him and illegality. The top cop instead suggested that a campaign was afoot to discredit him and linked it to a bizarre police raid on his home in Bangkok in September 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320710-big-joke-fights-for-his-name-as-summons-rumours-swirl-around-him-linked-with-gambling-sites/

 

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Tourists Advised to Bring US$417 Cash to Enter Thailand
Translator: Najla Nur Fauziyah

Editor: Laila Afifa

 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thailand is one of the most favored travel destinations for Indonesian tourists for its beautiful beaches and ease of access. Indonesians need no visa to enter Thailand, and the cost is fairly affordable.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320711-tourists-advised-to-bring-us417-cash-to-enter-thailand/

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Nameplate, Buddha Image Retrieved From Sunken Navy Ship
by TNR Staff

 

Divers from Thai and US navies working on a light salvage of HTMS Sukhothai, Feb. 23, 2024. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

ON THE second day of a light salvage mission undertaken by United States and Thai navies to remove armaments and other objects from HTMS Sukhothai (FSG-442) which capsized and sank in stormy seas late 2022, killing 24 sailors with five others missing, the corvette’s nameplate, a Buddha image and some documents were brought to the surface, TV Channel 7 said tonight (Feb. 23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320712-nameplate-buddha-image-retrieved-from-sunken-navy-ship/

 

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Thai Prime Minister Orders Crackdown on Illegal Guides, Addresses Taxi Meter Issues and PM 2.5 Pollution in Bangkok
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—At 8:50 AM, on February 23rd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt, and relevant agencies held a meeting on the progress of Bangkok City development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320713-thai-prime-minister-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-guides-addresses-taxi-meter-issues/

 

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Speedboat Driver in Krabi Arrested with 10 Meth Pills
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Krabi – A speedboat driver was arrested with 10 methamphetamine pills at a beach in Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320714-speedboat-driver-in-krabi-arrested-with-10-meth-pills/

 

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Man Arrested for Stealing iPhone from Chinese Tourist in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Thai man was arrested after he stole an iPhone from a Chinese tourist in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320715-man-arrested-for-stealing-iphone-from-chinese-tourist-in-patong/

 

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95 Phones Found in Hotel Room, Investigation Underway

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a surprising turn of events, a total of 95 mobile phones were discovered forgotten in a hotel room in Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320720-95-phones-found-in-hotel-room-investigation-underway/

 

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Hua Hin seeks army’s help with water supply in bid to prevent potential drought
By Online Reporter 

 

 

In a step towards combating the looming threat of drought in Hua Hin, local municipal officials have reached out to the Army Non-Commissioned Officer School for assistance in supplying water to the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320723-hua-hin-seeks-army’s-help-with-water-supply-in-bid-to-prevent-potential-drought/

 

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Officials assess Prachuap port for integration with Thailand’s ‘Land Bridge’ project
By Online Reporter

 

 

On Friday (Feb 23), a delegation led by Mr. Jane Namchaisiri, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry, visited Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to evaluate the potential integration of Prachuap Port with the proposed $28-billion land bridge project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320724-officials-assess-prachuap-port-for-integration-with-thailand’s-‘land-bridge’-project/

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Thailand captivated by lottery craze as March 1 draw nears (video)
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

Lottery fever grips Thailand once again as hopefuls seek winning numbers for the March 1 lottery draw.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320726-thailand-captivated-by-lottery-craze-as-march-1-draw-nears-video/

 

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Kratom Juice Vendors Arrested in Kathu
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kathu – Kratom juice vendors were arrested at a local grocery in Kathu district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320727-kratom-juice-vendors-arrested-in-kathu/

 

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19-Year-Old Drowns in Pond While Looking for Clams
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A 19-year-old man drowned in a pond in Pattaya while searching for clams with his intoxicated dad.

 

Ful story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320729-19-year-old-drowns-in-pond-while-looking-for-clams/

 

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Thailand’s state railway to construct three new double-track routes
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is advancing with plans to construct three double-track railroad routes that will span a total of 634 kilometres.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320731-thailand’s-state-railway-to-construct-three-new-double-track-routes/

 

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Charcoal smoke engulf Phetchabun village causing health hazards
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Residents of a Phetchabun village are in distress due to the pervasive smoke from charcoal production, causing health hazards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320734-charcoal-smoke-engulf-phetchabun-village-causing-health-hazards/

 

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