THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 12 April 2024

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THE MANHUNT for the Marble Arch murderer today (Apr. 110 took a new turn after police named and released the first picture of the dual Hong Kong-Thai woman who was found stabbed to death inside her £4 million property.

 

Thai Woman Found Stabbed To Death In London Flat 12 Hours After Friends Raised Alarm
By Dan Woodland, Daily Mail Online

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324758-thai-woman-found-stabbed-to-death-in-london-flat-12-hours-after-friends-raised-alarm/

 

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The baffling 27 years of Richard Burrows, aka. ‘Peter Smith’

 

Richard Burrows, aka. 'Peter Smith', before his first appearance in Court after his arrest at Heathrow

 

So how did he manage to evade detection, in plain sight, during his 27 years in Phuket? ‘Peter Smith’ was, mostly, well liked, had a close circle of friends, worked professionally in a number of jobs, all with the requisite visas and work permits required in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324743-the-baffling-27-years-of-richard-burrows-aka-‘peter-smith’/

 

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Intoxicated American Arrested after Damaging Sedan Window with a Rock in Wichit
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Wichit – An intoxicated American man was charged after he hit a sedan glass window with a rock in Wichit on Thursday (April 11th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324760-intoxicated-american-arrested-after-damaging-sedan-window-with-a-rock-in-wichit/

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Phuket Governor Addresses Rumors in Swiss Expat Alleged Assault Case; Affirms Judicial Transparency
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

PHUKET-In a recent development concerning the high-profile assault case involving a local doctor and a Swiss Expat, Phuket Governor Mr. Sophon Suwannarat has issued a clarifying statement. The update comes amid circulating rumors that an individual had attempted to influence the case’s outcome through financial means.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324762-phuket-governor-addresses-rumors-in-swiss-expat-alleged-assault-case/

 

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Thai Government Urges Safe and Respectful Songkran Celebrations Amid Concerns of Violence and Harassment
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National—On April 11th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, called for the cooperation of all citizens to play water during the Songkran celebration safely and appropriately.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324763-govt-urges-safe-and-respectful-songkran-celebrations-amid-concerns-of-violence-harassment/

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Tourists Complain Over Sanitation Issues at Pattaya Bali Hai Pier
By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya — Tourists at Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier are expressing dissatisfaction with the pier’s hygiene, citing overflowing garbage bins, stinky portable toilets, and even leaking liquid waste dripping from the toilets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324764-tourists-complain-over-sanitation-issues-at-pattaya-bali-hai-pier/

 

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Man Angry About Being Too Broke to Buy Kratom Juice Arrested for Smashing Car Windows

By Aim Tanakorn

 

 

Pattaya —A distraught Thai man threw rocks at random car windows in Pattaya on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. He was arrested and said he did it because he felt angry that he did not have money to buy kratom juice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324765-man-angry-about-being-too-broke-to-buy-kratom-juice-arrested-for-smashing-car-windows/

 

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Page turners: Survey reveals shift in Thai reading habits
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Thai Book Fair

 

A recent survey by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) and Chulalongkorn University revealed that Thai people spend nearly two hours per day reading, contradicting the long-held belief that Thais read less than eight lines of text a year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324767-page-turners-survey-reveals-shift-in-thai-reading-habits/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 12 April 2024
 

 

Fulll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324771-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-12-april-2024/

 

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Chinese influencer’s food poisoning sparks Thai food hygiene row
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Weibo/ 刘雨鑫JASON

 

Chinese netizens criticised Thai food as “unclean” after a Chinese influencer suffered food poisoning after eating at a night market in Thailand and issued a warning to his followers on Weibo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324774-chinese-influencer’s-food-poisoning-sparks-thai-food-hygiene-row/

 

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Kanchanaburi man arrested after violent restroom assault
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A brutal incident of violence has shaken the community of Tha Maka in Kanchanaburi Province, where a 38 year old man turned methamphetamine agent was arrested for a savage attack.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324775-kanchanaburi-man-arrested-after-violent-restroom-assault/

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PM Srettha’s blessings for Songkran festival at Government House
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin graced a religious ceremony at Government House in Bangkok, marking Thailand’s Songkran Festival, the nation’s traditional new year. As dawn broke over the capital, the PM led the observance, honouring customs deeply rooted in Thai culture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324777-pm-srettha’s-blessings-for-songkran-festival-at-government-house/

 

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Thai government’s digital wallet scheme faces legality verification
by Mitch Connor

 

The Government of Thailand‘s plan to partially finance its 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme through a 172.3 billion baht loan from the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperative is set to undergo legality verification by the Council of State.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324778-thai-government’s-digital-wallet-scheme-faces-legality-verification/

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Road safety concerns rise as upcountry travel surges for Songkran
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Stay in Thailand

 

Amid the forthcoming Songkran holiday, a surge in upcountry travel has sparked apprehension among road safety champions, who fear a rise in road mishaps outside the designated seven dangerous days of travelling. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324779-road-safety-concerns-rise-as-upcountry-travel-surges-for-songkran/

 

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Bangkok port’s move stalled pending government clarity
by Mitch Connor 

 

 FILE PHOTO: A view of Bangkok's port amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha. Picture courtesy of Asian Financial

 

Bangkok Port’s transformation into a mixed-use development has been put on hold by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), as it awaits further instructions from the Transport Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324782-bangkok-port’s-move-stalled-pending-government-clarity/

 

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Phuket governor confirms Swiss expat’s visa appeal will be heard

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Urs Fehr

The governor of Phuket has confirmed that an appeal on behalf of Urs Fehr will be heard, to determine whether or not his visa remains cancelled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324762-phuket-governor-addresses-rumors-in-swiss-expat-alleged-assault-case/?do=findComment&comment=18837475

 

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Myanmar national attacks Belgian partner with hammer in Hat Yai

by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO VIA: Leo Moko FROM:Unsplash.com

A 32 year old Myanmar national was apprehended in Hat Yai, Songkhla after a violent episode in which he attacked his Belgian partner using a hammer. The incident, incited by jealousy, according to the apprehended, took place in their shared apartment, leaving the 56 year old Belgian man with severe head injuries and the apartment splattered with blood.

 

Fuull story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324789-myanmar-national-attacks-belgian-partner-with-hammer/

 

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Delayed police response on Thai woman’s brutal murder in London

 

PHOTO VIA: Fayzel Camila FROM:Pexels.com

 

The brutal stabbing murder of a 27 year old Thai woman, in her residence in Westminster, London, has stirred up public fire against the local police over their delayed response to distress calls from her friends. The unfortunate incident unfolded in a home located on Stanhope Place, near Hyde Park, valued at around US$4 million.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324758-thai-woman-found-stabbed-to-death-in-london-flat-12-hours-after-friends-raised-alarm/?do=findComment&comment=18838180

 

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Thailand and Vietnam strategic partnership for mutual growth

 

PHOTO VIA: vietnam.vn official website

 

Thailand and Vietnam have forged a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a relationship focusing on meeting bilateral trade objectives, implementing sustainable development plans, strengthening political-diplomatic and defence security collaboration, and enhancing benefits in people-to-people areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324803-thailand-and-vietnam-strategic-partnership-for-mutual-growth/

 

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Phumtham: Digital Wallet Stipend to Boost Thai Economy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has affirmed that the Digital Wallet stipend project, a key campaign promise of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, will significantly benefit the public and stimulate the country's economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324805-phumtham-digital-wallet-stipend-to-boost-thai-economy/

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DIT Inspects Pricing and Services at Transport Stations During Songkran Festival

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) Udom Srisomsong revealed after inspecting vendors at Krungthep Apiwat central station and Mo Chit 2 coach station that during the Songkran festival, when a significant number of individuals travel back home or visit other provinces, they primarily rely on public buses or trains. In addition to consuming meals and beverages, they also purchase goods for personal consumption or as gifts for their loved ones. Consequently, the Department of Internal Trade has deployed officials to conduct thorough inspections and closely monitor the pricing of goods, aligning with the directives of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324806-dit-inspects-pricing-and-services-at-transport-stations-during-songkran-festival/

 

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Neighbours of cadmium store in Samut Sakhon have high cadmium levels

 

 

Sixteen people living in the vicinity of the J&B Metal warehouse in Samut Sakhon’s Bang Nam Jerd sub-district have been found to have high levels of cadmium in their bodies and have been treated at the provincial hospital, according to the Provincial Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324807-neighbours-of-cadmium-store-in-samut-sakhon-have-high-cadmium-levels/

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Fat farang strips naked and poops in Bangkok shrine - video

 

Picture courtesy of ASEAN Now

 

Thailand’s tourism drive suffered another setback this week when Bangkok bore witness to yet another repulsive, badly-behaved fat farang who saw it fit to strip naked, bathe and poop in a Buddhist shrine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324792-foreigners-shocking-behavior-on-soi-4-sparks-outrage-in-bangkok-videos/?do=findComment&comment=18838329

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25 killed, 248 injured in road accidents on first day of Songkran travel

 

 

Twenty-five people were killed and 248 others injured in 234 road accidents across the country on Thursday, Chaiwat Chuntirapong, director-general of the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, told a press conference today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324825-25-killed-248-injured-in-road-accidents-on-first-day-of-songkran-travel/

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to continue:

 

Thailand Live Saturday 13 April 2024 
https://aseannow.com/topic/1324834-thailand-live-saturday-13-april-2024/