THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 8 March 2024

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Bangkok Hospital Headquarters has announced a major purge of medical records for patients who haven't contacted them in over ten years.

 

Bangkok Hospital to purge decade-old medical records

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321798-bangkok-hospital-to-purge-decade-old-medical-records/

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PM Srettha to Address Wildfire Crisis Upon Return from Europe

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - During his mission abroad, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed concern after receiving reports about wildfires in the northern region of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321820-pm-srettha-to-address-wildfire-crisis-upon-return-from-europe/

 

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Russian Man Arrested for Allegedly Working Illegally at a Cannabis Shop in Kathu
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kathu –A Russian man was arrested after he was allegedly found working in a cannabis shop in Kathu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321842-russian-man-arrested-for-allegedly-working-illegally-at-a-cannabis-shop-in-kathu/

 

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Swedish Man Arrested for Allegedly Working at a Bar in Karon
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Karon –A Swedish man was arrested after he was found allegedly working at a bar in Karon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321843-swedish-man-arrested-for-allegedly-working-at-a-bar-in-karon/

 

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20+ already arrested in purge of foreigner law-breakers in Phuket

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Phuket Tourist Police

Police in Phuket have arrested at least 16 people in what appears to be a crackdown on foreigners working illegally and/or overstaying their visas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321844-20-already-arrested-in-purge-of-foreigner-law-breakers-in-phuket/

 

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Wheelchair-bound British beautician launches accessible salon
Photo of Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of BBC News

 

In a remarkable display of resilience, the British beautician, who was paralysed following a balcony fall in Thailand, has launched a pioneering new salon where accessibility is not merely a feature but a guiding principle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321845-wheelchair-bound-british-beautician-launches-accessible-salon/

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Chinese woman hails Thai police for speedy thief arrest
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channl 3 and GMM25Thailand

 

A Chinese woman hailed the swift action of Thai police officers who successfully arrested a thief just three hours after he stole her bag containing 25,000 baht in cash in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321846-chinese-woman-hails-thai-police-for-speedy-thief-arrest/

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Beware the bill dodger: Thai rescue warns Bangkok eateries of Thai man’s seizure scam
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7

 

A Thai rescue foundation issued a scam warning to restaurants and bars in Bangkok, urging them to remain vigilant for a Thai man who has been repeatedly feigning seizures after meals to avoid paying his bills.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321847-beware-the-bill-dodger-thai-rescue-warns-bangkok-eateries-of-thai-man’s-seizure-scam/

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Swiss Man Who ‘Kicked’ Doctor Loses Visa, 2nd Swiss Man Too Could Do So
by TNR Staff 

 

Mr Urs Fehr clasping his hands in a wai and the order revoking his visa. Photo: Thai Rath

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-cum-Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul praised Phuket authorities for quickly revoking a Swiss man’s visa for allegedly kicking a doctor as she sat on the stairs leading from his villa to Cape Yamu beach and is considering revoking the visa of another Swiss man who assaulted a Thai woman at a Trang hypermart, TV Channel 7 said today (Mar. 7).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321848-swiss-man-who-‘kicked’-doctor-loses-visa-2nd-swiss-man-too-could-do-so/

 

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Foreign Tourists Soak Up the Sun Despite Scorching Temperatures in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: 77kaoded

Pattaya — Foreign tourists continued to bask in the sun and enjoy the beaches of Pattaya despite shockingly high temperatures on March 6th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321849-foreign-tourists-soak-up-the-sun-despite-scorching-temperatures-in-pattaya/

 

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F-35A Stealth Fighters Land For The First Time In Thailand
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

The four US air force F-35A stealth fighters reaching Thailand with a US air force pilot talking to a Thai air force pilot. Photos: Matichon

 

FOUR UNITED STATES AIR FORCE’S F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets today (Mar. 7) landed for the first time in Thailand at Wing 1 in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321850-f-35a-stealth-fighters-land-for-the-first-time-in-thailand/

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Govt questions ranking of Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang in ‘Worst Airport’ list by UK publisher

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On March 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, posted on X in response to Business Financing, a UK publisher, ranking Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports in the worst airport list in Asia in 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321852-govt-questions-ranking-of-suvarnabhumi-don-mueang-in-‘worst-airport’-list-by-uk-publisher/

 

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Thai Government Launches ‘Vape Operation’ in Bangkok, Seize 10,000 Illegal E-Cigarette Products Valued at 3 Million Baht
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—At 2:30 PM, on March 6th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, and relevant agencies launched a “Vape Operation” to eradicate major sources of e-cigarette sales worth more than three million baht in Bangkok areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321853-thai-govt-launches-‘vape-operation’-in-bangkok-seize-10000-illegal-e-cigarette-products/

 

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Sa Kaeo and Cambodian Officials Launch Joint Operation to Combat PM 2.5 Problems at Thai-Cambodia Border
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On March 6th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Sa Kaeo and Cambodian government officials launched a joint operation to tackle PM 2.5 problems by publicizing a campaign to stop burning or any activities that caused smog.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321854-sa-kaeo-and-cambodian-officials-launch-joint-operation-to-combat-pm-25-problems/

 

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Pattaya to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th With a Major Parade
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

Pattaya — March 17th, 2024, is set to become memorable as Pattaya gears up to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day on that day with a major parade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321856-pattaya-to-celebrate-st-patrick’s-day-on-march-17th-with-a-major-parade/

 

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White Sedan Ignored Traffic Rules: Crashes into Barrier, Ignites Fire

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan encountered a sudden turn by another vehicle, prompting her to swerve and collide with a barrier, resulting in flames engulfing her car. Quick-thinking bystanders helped her escape the fiery wreck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321859-white-sedan-ignored-traffic-rules-crashes-into-barrier-ignites-fire/

 

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Thailand’s visa exemption sparks rise in travel bookings to China
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Molpasorn Shoowong

 

The visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China has sparked a significant rise in bookings from Thai travellers. During the Songkran holiday through May, airlines and tour operators noted an uptick in Thai passengers on some routes outnumbering their Chinese counterparts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321860-thailand’s-visa-exemption-sparks-rise-in-travel-bookings-to-china/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 8 March 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321862-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-8-march-2024/

 

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Facebook dispute leads to teenager being shot dead in downtown Hua Hin
By Online Reporter

 

File photo

A dispute that started on Facebook resulted in a 16-year-old teenager being shot dead in Hua Hn on Thursday night (March 7).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321863-facebook-dispute-leads-to-teenager-being-shot-dead-in-downtown-hua-hin/

 

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Thai House rejects labour bill fearing 30% cost surge
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Nutthawat Wichieanbut

 

A labour welfare bill proposed by the Move Forward Party (MFP) has been rejected by the House of Representatives, sparking concerns of a potential 30% increase in labour costs across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321864-thai-house-rejects-labour-bill-fearing-30-cost-surge/

 

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Chiang Mai now world’s third most polluted city
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Chiang Mai ranks as the third most polluted city globally amid a severe air quality crisis in northern Thailand, with particulate matter (PM)2.5 levels surging due to widespread forest fires. The situation, which peaked today, March 7, has triggered health concerns and advisories.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321865-chiang-mai-now-world’s-third-most-polluted-city/

 

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Thai PM delivers statement at Amazing Thailand Networking Event during ITB Berlin 2024
Highlights his vision to grow the Thai tourism industry, including a number of favourable policies and measures to elevate Thailand’s position as a world-class destination.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

Berlin, 7 March 2024 – Thailand’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin, delivered a statement at the “Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand” as part of the country’s 49th participation in the ITB Berlin 2024 in Germany.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321869-thai-pm-delivers-statement-at-amazing-thailand-networking-event-during-itb-berlin-2024/

 

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Thai EV sales surge by 603% amid government incentives
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sales in Thailand surged by 603% year-on-year to 73,568 units last year, with the upward trend expected to continue throughout this year, as per the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321870-thai-ev-sales-surge-by-603-amid-government-incentives/

 

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Thai man flees after assaulting girlfriend and killing her lover
Photo of Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai man remains at large after brutally assaulting his girlfriend and killing her lover outside a rented room in the Doi Saket district of the northern province of Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321871-thai-man-flees-after-assaulting-girlfriend-and-killing-her-lover/

 

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Phetchaburi’s brilliant Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival gets underway next week
By Online Reporter

 

 

The 37th annual Phra Nakhon Khiri-Petchaburi City event, taking place from March 14th to 23rd, 2024, invites visitors to embark on a journey of discovery and celebration at “Phra Nakhon Khiri: A Tribute to Great Kings and a Wonderland of World Heritage.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321873-phetchaburi’s-brilliant-phra-nakhon-khiri-festival-gets-underway-next-week/

 

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Northern air pollution crisis, Swiss #1 apologises, Swiss #2 refuses bail - TNT - March 8

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321874-northern-air-pollution-crisis-swiss-1-apologises-swiss-2-refuses-bail-tnt-march-8/

 

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Chiang Mai flower festival blooms success with record visitors
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Chiang Mai is basking in the success of its 47th Flower Festival, which attracted a staggering 668,000 visitors, both Thai and international, generating over 80 million baht (US$2.25 million) in revenue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321876-chiang-mai-flower-festival-blooms-success-with-record-visitors/

 

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Swiss national opts for jail after assaulting Thai woman in mall
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Thairath

 

A 62 year old Swiss national who physically assaulted a local Thai woman in a mall, chose to remain in custody despite an offer of bail from his former Thai spouse. The Trang Provincial Court had set his bail at 50,000 baht (US$1,406), which his ex-wife was willing to pay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321877-swiss-national-opts-for-jail-after-assaulting-thai-woman-in-mall/

 

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Things learned from Sukhumvit
By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

That watchers did not take the “War of the Transgender Angels” earlier this week seriously deserves some serious consideration

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321878-things-learned-from-sukhumvit/

 

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Phetchabun residents petition over Khao Kho land dispute
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Booking.com

 

A heated land dispute in Phetchabun’s Khao Kho district led residents of 35 local communities to petition two House committees for intervention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321879-phetchabun-residents-petition-over-khao-kho-land-dispute/