THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 5 March 2024

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Five Thai workers injured in rocket attack in northern Israel, three seriously 

 

This picture taken from a position in southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing inside Gaza as troops gather at the border on March 4, 2024, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP)

Five Thai people in Israel were injured, three of them seriously, when they were hit by shrapnel from an anti-tank rocket fired from Lebanon into a kibbutz in the north of the country on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321599-five-thai-workers-injured-in-rocket-attack-in-northern-israel-three-seriously/

 

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Belarusian tourist lost in Phuket jungle found unharmed
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket Tourist Police

 

A Belarusian tourist, who had got lost while on a jungle trek in the Layan area of Phuket, was found safe and sound. Phuket Tourist Police confirmed the news this morning, stating that the man emerged from the ordeal unharmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321602-belarusian-tourist-lost-in-phuket-jungle-found-unharmed/

 

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Firefighter dies of heart attack, two hospitalised in Nan province
 

 

One firefighter has died of a heart attack, while two others are suffering from heat stroke and cerebral haemorrhage, as firefighters from the Department of Forests and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation desperately try to control raging forest fires in several northern provinces, especially in Mae Hong Son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321603-firefighter-dies-of-heart-attack-two-hospitalised-in-nan-province/

 

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Phuket police looking for tourist who abandoned Jeep at Kamala Beach

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTOS: Facebook/Khaosod - ข่าวสด

Police in Phuket are trying to trace a foreign tourist who abandoned a jeep on Kamala Beach after it got stuck in wet sand. And the tide was rising!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321604-phuket-police-looking-for-tourist-who-abandoned-jeep-at-kamala-beach/

 

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Temperatures predicted to exceed 40 degrees next week

 

 

Temperatures are expected to surpass 40 degrees Celsius in several provinces next week, as tomorrow the “heat index” is expected to reach 48.1 degrees in Bangkok and 51.4 degrees in Chon Buri, according to Somkuan Tonjan, head of the Central Weather Forecast Division of the Meteorological Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321618-temperatures-predicted-to-exceed-40-degrees-next-week/

 

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Police claim fire at Ayutthaya chemical storage facility was arson

 

 

Scientific Crime Detection Division (SCDD) police have found several pieces of evidence which suggest that the fire at a chemical storage facility, in the Phachi district of Ayutthaya province four days ago, was an act of arson.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321620-police-claim-fire-at-ayutthaya-chemical-storage-facility-was-arson/

 

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“Kratoey Thais Go to War” trending on social media

 

Two Thai transgenders injured during the clash file a complaint with police today.

 

Social media was buzzing this morning over the clash between Thai and Filipino transgenders in Sukhumvit Soi 11 last night. The incident was given various names, such as ‘Battle of Angels’ and ‘Kratoey Thais go to war’.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321574-violent-clash-between-thai-and-filipino-trans-groups-rocks-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=18743640

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Khon Kaen Gears Up for LRT System Construction

 

 

KHON KAEN (NNT) - Khon Kaen province has announced a plan to commence the construction of its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, a major development in the region's public transportation infrastructure. Scheduled to start in 2025, the LRT project, the first outside Bangkok, is expected to modernize transit in the area, starting with a route around the Bueng Kaen Nakhon Reservoir.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321621-khon-kaen-gears-up-for-lrt-system-construction/

 

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Bright Fireball Spotted in Thailand's Sky

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A social media post purporting to show a bright fireball in the evening sky over Thailand on Monday night has sparked debate among netizens about its identity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321622-bright-fireball-spotted-in-thailands-sky/

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NACC to Probe Deputy Police Chief Over Bribery Claims

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations against Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, also known as Big Joke, and four other police officers. The probe focuses on claims that they accepted bribes from a gambling website, leading to potential dereliction of duty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321623-nacc-to-probe-deputy-police-chief-over-bribery-claims/

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PM Joins ASEAN Summit in Australia

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrived in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday to participate in the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, a significant event celebrating 50 years of Australia being ASEAN's first Dialogue Partner. The summit, which runs from March 4-6, serves as a platform for enhancing regional cooperation and dialogue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321624-pm-joins-asean-summit-in-australia/

 

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Army Commander Leads Flood Relief Effort in Yala

 

 

YALA (NNT) - Fourth Army Region Commander Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, on March 4, led a ceremony to distribute educational supplies to schools impacted by natural disasters in Yala province. The initiative was a response to the flooding disaster at the end of 2022 that severely affected educational activities at Ban Kue Meng School and Ban Charang Ta Dong School 175 School.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321625-army-commander-leads-flood-relief-effort-in-yala/

 

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US Army captain defying tradition with a Buddhist twist

 

Photo courtesy of Stars and Stripes

 

In a bustling Southwestern bar at a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) base, a US Army captain stood out, not just for his uniform but for the emblem adorning his cap, the Buddhist wheel of dharma, a rare sight in military circles.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321626-us-army-captain-defying-tradition-with-a-buddhist-twist/

 

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Shooting spree at Terminal 21 Korat unveils workplace vendetta

 

Photo courtesy of Brand Inside

 

Nakhon Ratchasima police raced to Terminal 21 Korat following a shooting report at 7.15pm on Saturday, March 2. Amidst bustling shoppers, panic gripped the air as echoes of a previous massacre resurfaced, casting a shadow of fear over the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321628-shooting-spree-at-terminal-21-korat-unveils-workplace-vendetta/

 

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Driver’s loss of control ends in fatal crash in northern Thailand

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Tragedy struck in the early hours today when a young man driving a sedan lost control of his vehicle, resulting in a fatal crash that left him dead and another person injured. The accident occurred at 12.07am on the Uthai Thani-Manorom road in Tha Sung subdistrict, Uthai Thani province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321629-driver’s-loss-of-control-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-northern-thailand/

 

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Long-fugitive rape suspect caught after 19 years in Thailand

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 52 year old man was arrested yesterday for a 19 year old case involving the rape of a nurse’s aide, a crime he says was motivated by love and financial incapacity. The Central Investigation Bureau’s (CIB) long arm of the law finally closed in on the suspect, known only as Got, who had successfully eluded capture for nearly two decades, following an operation led by Police Lieutenant General Sararut Saengsophak and his team.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321631-long-fugitive-rape-suspect-caught-after-19-years-in-thailand/

 

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Thai fisherman hooked in pipe rescued by garbage collector

 

Photo via Channel 3

 

In an unfortunate twist of fate, a Thai man managed to get trapped in a drainage pipe for two days after a fishing trip in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham. Fortunately, a garbage collector heard his cries for help and promptly reeled in a rescue team on March 4.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321632-thai-fisherman-hooked-in-pipe-rescued-by-garbage-collector/

 

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Missing Buriram woman found after mysterious journey

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

After an agonising three-month disappearance, a 22 year old woman from Buriram province was found and reunited with her overjoyed family. The woman, who had been missing since the Loy Krathong festival in November last year, was discovered near a hospital in the Pakham district. Her return was facilitated by a network of community leaders and law enforcement officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321633-missing-buriram-woman-found-after-mysterious-journey/

 

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Lampang teacher under fire for broomstick beating of student

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A Lampang teacher faces severe backlash after using a broomstick to punish a fourth-grade student, resulting in a traumatic injury. The incident, reported last night, has led to a police complaint filed by the child’s distressed mother.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321634-lampang-teacher-under-fire-for-broomstick-beating-of-student/

 

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Retired official accused of sexually assaulting Laotian woman

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

An 18 year old Laotian woman accused her employer, a retired official from the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand, of imprisoning and sexually assaulting her. The accused official denies the allegations, asserting that he cares for her like a father loves his daughter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321635-retired-official-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-laotian-woman/

 

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Thailand considers scrapping arrival cards for Malaysian tourists

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced today the potential removal of the necessity for Malaysian tourists to complete arrival and departure cards at primary border crossings, aimed at promoting tourism and business growth.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321636-thailand-considers-scrapping-arrival-cards-for-malaysian-tourists/

 

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NESDC proposes stricter regulations for social media influencers

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) in Thailand proposed tighter regulations for social media influencers, in an attempt to curb unethical or illegal content production.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321637-nesdc-proposes-stricter-regulations-for-social-media-influencers/

 

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Thai government issuing smart ID cards to Buddhist monks

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai government has begun issuing smart ID cards to over 100,000 Buddhist monks across the nation, revealed Puangpet Chunlaiad, a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321638-thai-government-issuing-smart-id-cards-to-buddhist-monks/

 

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Man’s Pattaya Flying Club attempt grounded by rooftop rescue

 

Photo via Facebook/ TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A Russian man appeared hellbent on joining the Pattaya Flying Club but was rescued just in time as he attempted to jump from a condo rooftop in the popular seaside resort. The reason for his suicide decision was not clear, whether it was an accusation of theft or the murder of his girlfriend.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321639-man’s-pattaya-flying-club-attempt-grounded-by-rooftop-rescue/

 

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Foreign man caught on CCTV stealing Thai flag in Phuket

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Hotnews

 

A CCTV camera caught a foreign man stealing a Thai flag from outside an office in Phuket. Thai netizens urged the police to take the case seriously as the Thai flag is highly respected by locals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321640-foreign-man-caught-on-cctv-stealing-thai-flag-in-phuket/

 

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Buddhist temple’s blessing: 3000 eggs donated to firefighters

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

In a heartwarming gesture of support, the abbot of Wat Lok Moli in Chiang Mai, Phrakhru Paibul Jetiyanurak has rallied behind firefighters battling relentless forest fires for over a month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321643-buddhist-temple’s-blessing-3000-eggs-donated-to-firefighters/

 

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