THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 April 2024

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Thailand's Deputy Transport Minister, Surapong Piyachote, has called for an immediate enquiry following an incident where three passengers were trapped in a lift for over an hour at a BTS Skytrain station.

 

Investigation Ordered after Passengers Trapped in BTS Lift for an Hour

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Drunk Driver Kills Traffic Policeman at Bangkok Charity Event

 

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In a tragic turn of events, a traffic policeman on duty was killed by a drunk taxi driver while controlling traffic at a charity run in Bangkok. Deputy Inspector Assada Jumniansee was hit by a taxi on Phaholyothin Road, in the Anusawari sub-district of Bang Khen district, during the event organised by a well-known university.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326104-drunk-driver-kills-traffic-policeman-at-bangkok-charity-event/

 

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Thai-Brit apprehended for drug-induced car rampage in Pattaya

 

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A 24-year-old man of Thai-British descent was apprehended this morning in Pattaya after a drug and alcohol induced car rampage resulted in numerous collisions. Named only as Matthew, his reckless driving spooked local motorcycle taxi drivers who witnessed the erratic episode.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326105-thai-brit-apprehended-for-drug-induced-car-rampage-in-pattaya/

 

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Phuket Van Driver Arrested For Threatening Taxi Driver With Knife

 

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A van driver in Phuket has been detained by the police after threatening a taxi driver with a knife in the middle of a busy road. The incident, which occurred near the bustling Central Phuket intersection of Chaloem Phrakiat Rama 9 Road, was caught on camera and shared widely on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326106-phuket-van-driver-arrested-for-threatening-taxi-driver-with-knife/

 

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Cabinet Reshuffle: Four Out, Six New Faces in Thai Government

 

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The Pheu Thai-led Thai government has finalized a major cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle resulted in the exit of four ministers and the introduction of six new ones.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326107-cabinet-reshuffle-four-out-six-new-faces-in-thai-government/

 

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Illegal Phichit Sawmill Operated by Indians Shut Down

 

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In Phichit province, three Indian nationals were arrested on Apr. 27 for operating an illegal sawmill, as reported by TV Channel 7. health issues caused by the dust particles from the mill's wood veneer sheet production.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326108-illegal-phichit-sawmill-operated-by-indians-shut-down/

 

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Delayed Start to Rainy Season Forecast in Thailand

 

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Thailand's Meteorological Department predicts that the rainy season will start one to two weeks later this year, likely in the fourth week of May, and should last through late October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326109-delayed-start-to-rainy-season-forecast-in-thailand/

 

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Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations Busted in Thailand

 

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Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) launched a joint operation, uncovering illegal Bitcoin mining centres in Samut Sakhon and Ratchaburi provinces on Friday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326110-illegal-bitcoin-mining-operations-busted-in-thailand/

 

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Digital Wallet Scheme Subject to Audit Request

 

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Democratic Party-list MP Phisit Li-atham has requested the auditor-general to review and provide advice on the government's planned digital wallet scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326111-digital-wallet-scheme-subject-to-audit-request/

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Fishing Vessel Catches Fire in Andaman Sea; All Nine Crew Members Rescued 

 

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The Sri Thong Pae 7 fishing trawler caught fire, prompting a rescue mission that saved nine crew members in the Andaman Sea. The boat was engulfed in flames during a refuelling operation near the Koh Surin islands, off Phang Nga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326112-fishing-vessel-catches-fire-in-andaman-sea-all-nine-crew-members-rescued/

 

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New Wetland Forest Park for Bangkok Residents

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is converting an 86-rai land area in the Bung Kum district, located on Bangkok's eastern side, into a wetland forest for public recreation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326113-new-wetland-forest-park-for-bangkok-residents/

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6,000 American Sailors Depart Pattaya After Brief Visit

 

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The United States Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 9, consisting of 6,000 sailors, ended their brief stay in Pattaya on April 28th. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326114-6000-american-sailors-depart-pattaya-after-brief-visit/

 

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Foreigner Allegedly Employing at Thai Barber Shop Investigated by Police

 

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Acting on public reports, Patong Police inspected a barbershop in Patong, Thailand amid allegations of an illegal foreign worker. The complaint was received by police on Saturday, April 27th, via online means, leading to an inspection at 2:30 PM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326115-foreigner-allegedly-employing-at-thai-barber-shop-investigated-by-police/

 

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Double-Decker Bus Carrying Young Workers Overturns in Kanchanaburi

 

 

KANCHANABURI, Thailand – A fatal accident occurred on April 28, 2024, when a double-decker tour bus carrying young factory workers from Ayutthaya overturned on a mountainous road in Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi Province. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326116-double-decker-bus-carrying-young-workers-overturns-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Bangkok Governor Targets Taxi and Tuk-Tuk Overcharging

 

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Bangkok's Governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, tackled the issue of taxi and tuk-tuk drivers overcharging and causing traffic obstruction at Central World shopping centre, Pathumwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326122-bangkok-governor-targets-taxi-and-tuk-tuk-overcharging/

 

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Job Skills Argument Ends in Violence Among Pattaya Builders

 

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Construction workers in Pattaya turned violent over a disagreement about who was better at their job on Saturday, April 27th, which resulted in one person being cut with a knife. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326123-job-skills-argument-ends-in-violence-among-pattaya-builders/

 

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Brunei Sultan's Thailand Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

 

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His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has plans to visit Thailand from April 28 to 29 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326124-brunei-sultans-thailand-visit-to-strengthen-bilateral-relations/

 

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Cadmium Waste Transfer Initiated: Environment Safety Assured

 

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The government is ready to kick off a major project of moving 270 tonnes of cadmium waste on 29th April. This initiative, under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, involves transporting the waste from J&B Metal Co., Ltd. in Samut Sakhon and Lor LohaThai Metal Co., Ltd. in Bangkok back to Tak province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326125-cadmium-waste-transfer-initiated-environment-safety-assured/

 

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PM Srettha Takes Charge of Rayong Chemical Fire Crisis

 

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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the emergency response to a chemical fire at the Win Progress Co., Ltd. facility in Rayong province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326126-pm-srettha-takes-charge-of-rayong-chemical-fire-crisis/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 29 April 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326129-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-29-april-2024/

 

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EEC Office Finalises High-Speed Rail Districts Development Plan

 

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The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) office has nearly finished a business development plan for districts in Chon Buri and Chachoengsao.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326132-eec-office-finalises-high-speed-rail-districts-development-plan/

 

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Thailand's Heatwave: High Temperatures of 44 Degrees Expected

 

 

Thailand finds itself under a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to skyrocket up to 44 degrees Celsius. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326135-thailands-heatwave-high-temperatures-of-44-degrees-expected/

 

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Delayed Charter Amendments by Pheu Thai Party Stir Controversy

 

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Thailand's Pheu Thai Party's pledge to devise a people-oriented constitution incorporating a public referendum, an elected assembly, and respecting the country's constitutional monarchy is yet to materialise seven months into governance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326136-delayed-charter-amendments-by-pheu-thai-party-stir-controversy/

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Need for Stricter Laws to Manage Thailand’s Hazardous Waste Crisis

 

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Thailand's waste management crisis has come to the fore after fires at hazardous waste facilities in Rayong and Ayutthaya, and illegal smuggling of toxic waste across provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326139-need-for-stricter-laws-to-manage-thailand’s-hazardous-waste-crisis/

 

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Heatstroke Fears After Homeless Pattaya Man Dies Suddenly

 

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A Pattaya homeless man's sudden death has led to concerns and investigations by Thai authorities. The man, 50-year-old Noi, was found dead near a bus stop in the intense midday heat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326143-heatstroke-fears-after-homeless-pattaya-man-dies-suddenly/

 

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Phuket Tram Project Progresses Towards Completion

 

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Phuket's anticipated tram project, planned to connect Phuket International Airport and the Ha Yeak Chalong intersection, is making steady progress with the feasibility study due to be concluded within the next six months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326145-phuket-tram-project-progresses-towards-completion/

 

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Thai Authorities Investigate Acid Attack on Woman and Infant
 

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Authorities are probing a disturbing incident in which a woman and her 8-month-old baby were attacked with acid by an unidentified assailant

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326148-thai-authorities-investigate-acid-attack-on-woman-and-infant/

 

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Israel-Iran Conflict Could Impact Thai Economy

 

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The Israeli-Iranian conflict poses a significant risk to the Thai economy up to the second quarter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326151-israel-iran-conflict-could-impact-thai-economy/

 

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Thailand Customs to Apply VAT on All Postal Imports

 

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Thailand's Customs Department will start charging Value-Added Tax (VAT) on all imported postal goods next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326152-thailand-customs-to-apply-vat-on-all-postal-imports/

 

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India and Thailand Prepare to Introduce QR Code Payments Across Borders

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to launch cross-border QR code payments between Thailand and India this year, with future ambitions to widen this system into a multi-country payment network across Asia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326162-india-and-thailand-prepare-to-introduce-qr-code-payments-across-borders/