THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 28 February 2024

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The latest report from We Are Social reveals the top 20 most-visited websites by Thais, showing a notable presence of adult content sites in the rankings.

 

Steamy side of Internet in Thailand: Adult sites climb charts

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321014-steamy-side-of-internet-in-thailand-adult-sites-climb-charts/

 

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News of Hua Hin’s “decline” greatly exaggerated. Here’s why.

 

Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Mr. Archawan Kongkanant being interviewed on Hua Hin beach.

 

It was a weekend of drama online for Hua Hin and its tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321011-news-of-hua-hin’s-“decline”-greatly-exaggerated-here’s-why/

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Suspect In Murder Of Taiwanese Man Arrested In Cambodia
by TNR Staff 

 

Pixelated image of the Thai woman arrested in Cambodia and her red sedan. Photo: Naewna

 

CAMBODIAN police have arrested a Thai woman who together with four Taiwanese men are wanted  in the murder of another Taiwanese man whose body was found at an abandoned restaurant on Suvarnabhumi Airport road 4 on Sunday (Feb. 25) with all five having fled to the neighbouring country within hours of his death, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321022-suspect-in-murder-of-taiwanese-man-arrested-in-cambodia/

 

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Enormous Damage In Chiang Mai National Park Fire: Anutin
by TNR Staff

 

Fire spreading on a mountain at Ob Luang National Park in Chiang Mai, left, and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, right, who is taking action. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

INTERIOR Minister Anutin Charnivarikul said today (Feb. 27) that he is closely following the forest fire at Ob Luang National Park in Chiang Mai’s Hot district with this causing enormous damage both in the forested areas and triggering dust and smoke problems that has spread to many provinces, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321023-enormous-damage-in-chiang-mai-national-park-fire-anutin/

 

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No Talk Between Thaksin And Hun Sen About Maritime Boundaries Dispute: MP
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen with de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra during his informal visit last week. Photo: Thai Rath

 

NO TALK HAS BEEN recently held between de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra and former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen about unsolved dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over overlapping maritime boundaries and undersea natural resources off both countries’ shores, said Pheu Thai MP Noppadon Pattama today (Feb. 27).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321024-no-talk-between-thaksin-and-hun-sen-about-maritime-boundaries-dispute-mp/

 

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PM Buys Oil Painting At Pattani Market For 30,000 Baht
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left, and the artist from whom he bought the oil painting entitled “Peace”, above, and full view of this painting. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb. 27) purchased an oil painting entitled “Peace” for 30,000 baht in cash from an artist in Pattani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321026-pm-buys-oil-painting-at-pattani-market-for-30000-baht/

 

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Tourism Tops Agenda Of Prime Minister’s Feb. 27-29 Visit To The South
by TNR Staff

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Pattani today, Feb. 27, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath

 

 

PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has embarked on a three-day visit to the three Muslim-majority provinces of South Thailand, specifically to promote tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321027-tourism-tops-agenda-of-prime-minister’s-feb-27-29-visit-to-the-south/

 

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Ex-officials and civilians face an array of serious criminal charges over Red Bull heir scandal
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Officials at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) announced that eight named people are to face an array of criminal charges. This relates to a concerted attempt by a group of people to undermine the prosecution of Red Bull scion Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya (inset left). It followed the killing of 47-year-old Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert on 3rd September 2012 in a horrific accident in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320991-former-rtp-boss-and-7-others-sued-for-reducing-red-bull-heir’s-sentences/?do=findComment&comment=18725958

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Pattaya Wraps Up International Beach Soccer Competition
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

Pattaya —The closing ceremony of the Pattaya International Beach Soccer Competition, held on February 25th, 2024, marked the culmination of a week-long tournament that aimed to promote sports participation and the city’s image as the “Sports City.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321028-pattaya-wraps-up-international-beach-soccer-competition/

 

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Drivers Brawl Outside Pattaya Police Station After Minor Traffic Accident
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — A seemingly minor traffic accident in Pattaya escalated into a heated confrontation in front of Pattaya Police Station this morning, prompting an intervention from Pattaya police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321029-drivers-brawl-outside-pattaya-police-station-after-minor-traffic-accident/

 

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Thai Police Seize 6 Million Amphetamine Pills Worth 180 Million Baht in Bung Kan
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bueng Kan—At 5:00 PM, on February 26th, 2024, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Minister of Defense, and relevant agencies held a press conference on a massive seizure of 6 million amphetamine pills worth more than 180 million baht in Bung Khla, Bueng Kan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321030-thai-police-seize-6-million-amphetamine-pills-worth-180-million-baht-in-bung-kan/

 

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Phuket Thief Arrested after Stealing from Polish Tourists on Samui Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui, Surat Thani – A thief from Phuket was arrested after he stole from foreign tourists valuables worth a total value of 127,000 baht at a hotel on Samui Island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321031-phuket-thief-arrested-after-stealing-from-polish-tourists-on-samui-island/

 

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One Young Teen Dead, One Missing in Sea Near Koh Samui
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Samui, Surat Thani –A 15-year-old teenager died while another is missing after they went swimming in the sea off of Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321032-one-young-teen-dead-one-missing-in-sea-near-koh-samui/

 

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Swedish Man Arrested for Exchanging Counterfeit Money in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong –A Swedish man was arrested after he allegedly exchanged counterfeit Euro currency in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321033-swedish-man-arrested-for-exchanging-counterfeit-money-in-patong/

 

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UPDATE: Phuket Motorbike Taxi Rider Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting German Tourist
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – An 18-year-old motorbike taxi rider was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a German tourist in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321034-update-motorbike-taxi-rider-arrested-after-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-german-tourist/

 

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Khon Kaen Police Capture Suspect Involved in Murder and Burning of Body in Garbage Pit
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Khon Kaen—On February 26th, 2024, Waeng Noi police officers publicly revealed the case progress of unidentified remains of a human body found burnt at a garbage pit in Waeng Noi, Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321035-khon-kaen-police-capture-suspect-involved-in-murder-and-burning-of-body-in-garbage-pit/

 

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Chinese National Arrested with 3 kg Heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport, En Route to Australia

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Police arrested a Chinese national carrying 3 kilograms of heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport, en route to Australia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321038-chinese-national-arrested-with-3-kg-heroin-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-en-route-to-australia/

 

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Udon Thani Rescue Team Saves 1-Year-Old Trapped in Car

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On February 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM, news reporters stated that the Udorn Sawang Metha Dhammasathan Foundation rescue team in Udon Thani Province received a report from villagers requesting assistance for a child trapped in a car at Khlong Thom Market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321039-udon-thani-rescue-team-saves-1-year-old-trapped-in-car/

 

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Thailand aims to become Southeast Asia’s top hub for international concerts
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of coldplay (Instagram)

Aiming to transform Thailand into Southeast Asia’s leading festival and international concert hub, the government plans to engage with top record companies and concert organisers for global artists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321040-thailand-aims-to-become-southeast-asia’s-top-hub-for-international-concerts/

 

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Heatwave alert in Thailand with temperatures hitting 39 degrees Celsius
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning forecasting sweltering conditions across the country today, with peak temperatures expected to soar between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat, there is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, with some regions experiencing light rainfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321041-heatwave-alert-in-thailand-with-temperatures-hitting-39-degrees-celsius/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 28 February 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321042-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-28-february-2024/

 

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Bangkok’s eastern and central bus terminals set for relocation
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of iTravel Channel (YouTube)

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced plans on Tuesday to move the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) and the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to the Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1321043-bangkok’s-eastern-and-central-bus-terminals-set-for-relocation/

 

 

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Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities due to rampant forest fires
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo taken from Chiang Mai Local Tour

Chiang Mai, a province in northern Thailand, has been blanketed by worsening haze, catapulting it to the top of the list of the world’s ten most polluted cities. The thick smog is a direct consequence of forest fires that have been burning unabated for approximately two weeks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321044-chiang-mai-tops-world’s-most-polluted-cities-due-to-rampant-forest-fires/

 

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Black panther spotted in Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan national park
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (Facebook)

A black panther sighting near Phanoen Thung in Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan National Park has been reported by the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321046-black-panther-spotted-in-thailand’s-kaeng-krachan-national-park/

 

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Thailand aims to become Southeast Asia’s leading halal hub by 2028
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Apichart Jinakul

The Thai government has greenlit plans to transform Thailand into a leading halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028, with a goal to elevate the nation’s GDP by 1.2%, or approximately 55 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321047-thailand-aims-to-become-southeast-asia’s-leading-halal-hub-by-2028/

 

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Powerhouse: Thaksin’s family mansion back at center of Thai politics
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

File photo : Ban Chan Song La

Once synonymous with the Shinawatras’ political power, the family mansion of Ban Chan Song La made headlines again this month when it was chosen as former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s residence following his release on February 18.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321049-powerhouse-thaksin’s-family-mansion-back-at-center-of-thai-politics/

 

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BMW to establish first southeast Asian EV battery factory in Thailand
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

BMW Group Thailand has revealed plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in the country this year. This move is in response to China’s escalating EV investment and supply chains in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321051-bmw-to-establish-first-southeast-asian-ev-battery-factory-in-thailand/

 

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Thai Minister of Transport Announces Plans to Improve Public Transportation Before Songkran Festival
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

At 9:00 AM, on February 27th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed public transportation news to the press for the upcoming Songkran Festival, prompting relevant agencies to increase the frequency of trains, buses, and airlines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321043-bangkok’s-eastern-and-central-bus-terminals-set-for-relocation/?do=findComment&comment=18726425

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Thamanat Prompow orders demolition of illicit resorts on Khao Yai farmland
by  Mitch Connor

 

Thailand's Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao talks to reporters after a government cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Thailand September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, Thamanat Prompow, has mandated the demolition of hotels and resorts erected on Sor Por Kor land around Khao Yai National Park, designated for agricultural use and granted to landless farmers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321053-thamanat-prompow-orders-demolition-of-illicit-resorts-on-khao-yai-farmland/

 

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Former police chief indicted, Cobra Gold comes to town - Tim Newton Today - Feb 28

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321055-former-police-chief-indicted-cobra-gold-comes-to-town-tim-newton-today-feb-28/