THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 26 March 2024

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As Thailand’s tourism industry roars back to full speed, and attracting many new nationalities to the Land of Smiles, there has been a noticeable uptick in cases reported involving foreigners violating the law. Statistically, the rise has not been significant, but the reporting and social media frenzy over recent incidents, is spurring the police and Thai immigration officials into a reactive stance.

 

“Strictly screen foreigners entering and leaving the Kingdom”, Deputy Chief of police

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323240-“strictly-screen-foreigners-entering-and-leaving-the-kingdom”-deputy-chief-of-police/

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Booze battle: Thailand still missing the middle path in alcohol control

 

 

No less than four draft laws on alcohol control will soon go before Parliament, but none appear to contain a middle path that will satisfy everyone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323231-booze-battle-thailand-still-missing-the-middle-path-in-alcohol-control/

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Foreigners condemned for spray-painting Phuket footpath

 

Photo via ThaiRath and Facebook/ โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต

 

Thai netizens condemned two foreign men for spray-painting graffiti on a footpath and several spots in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323243-foreigners-condemned-for-spray-painting-phuket-footpath/

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Five Mongolian Nationals Arrested for Pickpocketing Tourists in Bangkok and Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Bangkok, Pattaya — The Tourist Police and Immigration Bureau have arrested a group of five Mongolian nationals suspected of pickpocketing tourists at major attractions in Bangkok and Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323265-five-mongolian-nationals-arrested-for-pickpocketing-tourists-in-bangkok-and-pattaya/

 

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Thailand Condemns Moscow Terrorist Attack and Offers Condolences
By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand-In a heartfelt statement released today, Thailand expressed its profound shock and deep sadness over the tragic terrorist attack that occurred in the Moscow region on March 22, 2024. The devastating event led to the loss of many lives, with many people also injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323266-thailand-condemns-moscow-terrorist-attack-and-offers-condolences/

 

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Giant Italian-Thai behemoth fights for survival and to pay wages as fears rise about the wider economy
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The President of Italian-Thai Development Plc Premchai Karnasuta. His construction firm is the largest in Thailand. However, it is burdened with liabilities of ฿106 billion in a gathering financial storm which has seen it unable to pay wages. Mr Premchai was jailed by a Thai court in 2020 for illegal poaching. He was later released on parole in October 2023 on health grounds.
There are rising fears that Thailand could be facing a private-sector debt crisis. It comes as the country’s leading construction firm fights for survival.

Thai Construction behemoth Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) fights for survival amid a growing financial crisis. Intense negotiations are ongoing. Worker wages in limbo. Government and banks are on edge. Will Italian-Thai weather this storm as it did previously in 1997?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323267-giant-italian-thai-behemoth-fights-for-survival-and-to-pay-wages/

 

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Suvarnabhumi Immigration Adjusts Procedures to Accommodate Foreign Visitors During Summer
 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration officials inspected readiness as the summer approaches. Following a recent incident on February 24th, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the immigration area unannounced and expressed dissatisfaction with certain operational aspects, particularly immigration processes. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323272-suvarnabhumi-immigration-adjusts-procedures-to-accommodate-foreign-visitors-during-summer/

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport Customs Arrest Drug Trafficker from Nigeria
 

 

On Monday (March 25, 2024), Mr. Phantong Loikulnarn, advisor for development and tax management spokesperson for the Customs Department, revealed that in line with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's directive to combat all aspects of drug abuse, including production, importation, exportation, transit, and clandestine distribution, all relevant agencies are coordinating efforts to eradicate drug trafficking from the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323274-suvarnabhumi-airport-customs-arrest-drug-trafficker-from-nigeria/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 26 March 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323281-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-26-march-2024/

 

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Street Shooting Incident in Pathum Thani Leaves Three People Injured, Police Investigating Suspects
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pathumthani—At 5:40 PM, on March 24th, 2024, Khlong Luang police officers received a shooting report causing three injuries in Soi Thepkunchorn, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323282-street-shooting-incident-in-pathum-thani-leaves-three-people-injured/

 

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Thai Private Sectors Support Legalizing Casinos in Thailand to Boost the Economy and Tackle Illegal Gambling
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On March 24th, Mr. Chris Cherdsuriya, Chief Advisor to the Executive Board of Honor Group, a Pattaya-based real estate and hotel operator, publicly revealed his support for legalizing casinos in Thailand as a part of entertainment complexes including various activities and services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323283-thai-private-sectors-support-legalizing-casinos-in-thailand-to-boost-the-economy/

 

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Massive Cattle Smuggling Operation Foiled at Thai-Myanmar Border, 128 Cows Seized
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Tak—At 1:00 AM, on March 25th, 2024, Tha Song Yang police and relevant agencies intercepted illegal cow smuggling of 128 units at the Thai-Myanmar border, in Tha Song Yang, Tak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323284-massive-cattle-smuggling-operation-foiled-at-thai-myanmar-border-128-cows-seized/

 

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No More ‘Bananas’ For Potential Move Forward Defectors: Thammanat
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, right, and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, left. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PALANG PRACHARATH Secretary-General Thammanat Prompao today (Mar. 25) categorically denied allegations that his coalition party might possibly tempt potential Move Forward defectors with payoff in cash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323288-no-more-‘bananas’-for-potential-move-forward-defectors-thammanat/

 

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Thailand Sets Compensation for Wild Animal Attack Victims
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has introduced new compensation regulations for victims of wild animal attacks, responding to increasing incidents involving monkeys in Lop Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323289-thailand-sets-compensation-for-wild-animal-attack-victims/

 

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Crashing His Motorbike Into a Wall in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang-A young Russian man died after he crashed a motorbike into a house’s wall in the Thep Krasattri sub-district on Sunday night (March 24th)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323290-crashing-his-motorbike-into-a-wall-in-phuket/

 

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Thai couple accused of physically and sexually abusing girl
byf Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ North Now

A Thai mother accused two of her friends of physically and sexually abusing her four year old daughter after the girl sustained multiple injuries to her body, brain, and genitals. The babysitting couple deny the charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323291-thai-couple-accused-of-physically-and-sexually-abusing-girl/

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Extortion by Ministry of Agriculture task force exposed by senator
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

 

Extortion practices by a special task force from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives were put in the spotlight as Senator Poldej Pinprateep levelled serious accusations against the group during a Senate debate yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323292-extortion-by-ministry-of-agriculture-task-force-exposed-by-senator/

 

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Thai fruit frenzy: Chanthaburi aims to peel away competition
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Chanthaburi is set to be promoted as the leading fruit exporter to China by the Commerce Ministry, to drive sales of durian and mangosteen to exceed 3 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323294-thai-fruit-frenzy-chanthaburi-aims-to-peel-away-competition/

 

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TCC proposes temporary power tariff reduction for Thai households
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Consumers Council (TCC) has proposed a temporary reduction in power tariffs to alleviate the financial strain on Thai households during the summer’s peak demand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323296-tcc-proposes-temporary-power-tariff-reduction-for-thai-households/

 

 

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Thai stock market hits snooze button despite extended hours
by Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand

 

Despite the extension of the Stock Exchange of Thailand‘s (SET) trading hours and looming interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand, the Thai market failed to rally yesterday. Concerns over a premature rate cut and the aftermath of a recent terrorist attack near Moscow fuelled investor anxiety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323297-thai-stock-market-hits-snooze-button-despite-extended-hours/

 

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Nigerian man arrested for smuggling 1.4 kg of cocaine
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ กรมศุลกากร : The Customs Department

 

The Thai Customs Department arrested a Nigerian man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday for smuggling 1.4 kilogrammes of cocaine into Thailand. The Nigerian swallowed 69 capsules of the drug.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323274-suvarnabhumi-airport-customs-arrest-drug-trafficker-from-nigeria/?do=findComment&comment=18794099

 

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Good guys in, bad guys out 2.0, digital nomad visa? - Tim Newton Today - March 26

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323299-good-guys-in-bad-guys-out-20-digital-nomad-visa-tim-newton-today-march-26/

 

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Pattaya: Ditched cables spark public uproar
by Top 

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

A wave of public outcry has surged on the official Facebook page of Mayor Direct Line, as citizens express alarm over the abandoned cables strewn across various locations in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323301-pattaya-ditched-cables-spark-public-uproar/

 

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3 Mongolian men arrested for pickpocketing tourists in Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อธิปบูรพา

 

Thai police arrested three Mongolian men on March 23 for pickpocketing foreign tourists at popular attractions in Pattaya, Chon Buri, and Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323265-five-mongolian-nationals-arrested-for-pickpocketing-tourists-in-bangkok-and-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18794192

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Homeowner wins 1 million baht settlement in property dispute
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A gang involved in a property dispute has agreed to pay 1 million baht in damages to an elderly homeowner, with the payment to be made in three instalments. The Min Buri Civil Court will deliver the final judgment in the trespassing case on May 7.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323304-homeowner-wins-1-million-baht-settlement-in-property-dispute/

 

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Thai govt’s digital wallet handout scheme faces legal queries
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavasin courtesy of kaohooninternational.com

 

The Thai government plans to launch its main digital wallet handout scheme in the year’s final quarter. This plan’s timeline will be more concrete post-April 10 when the digital wallet policy committee convenes, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323305-thai-govt’s-digital-wallet-handout-scheme-faces-legal-queries/

 

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Thailand braces for thunderstorms amid soaring temperatures
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand

 

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning for 43 provinces, forecasting thunderstorms across 30% of the area, including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323308-thailand-braces-for-thunderstorms-amid-soaring-temperatures/

 

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Thai women dodge death as drunk driver turns beauty clinic into crash zone (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

 

Two Thai women narrowly escaped death after a drunk driver crashed a sedan into a beauty clinic in the central province of Lob Buri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323309-thai-women-dodge-death-as-drunk-driver-turns-beauty-clinic-into-crash-zone-video/

 

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Glowing gold and sleek black eels captivate crowds at Thai temple
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Villagers and tourists alike flocked to a Thai temple in Chon Buri to witness the enchanting sight of two extraordinary eels, one shimmering in dazzling gold, the other sleek in jet black.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323311-glowing-gold-and-sleek-black-eels-captivate-crowds-at-thai-temple/

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PM will not meet Thaksin today

 

File photo : PM Srettha Thavisin

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he will not go to the Pheu Thai headquarters this afternoon to meet former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as it is still during working hours.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323324-pm-will-not-meet-thaksin-today/