THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 4 May 2024

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The Thai office and co-working space industry, which had been hit hard due to a drop in local demand amid the pandemic, is now seeing a surge in occupancy rates attributed to expatriates working for multinational firms. This is according to IWG Plc, a UK-based office services company operating numerous brands.

 

Thailand is catching up with Singapore as a preferred work destination for expats: Experts

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326507-thailand-is-catching-up-with-singapore-as-a-preferred-work-destination-for-expats-experts/

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Outrage Over Public Indecency in OnlyFans Bangsean Beach Video

 

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A viral OnlyFans video showing a man and woman involved sexually on Bangsean Beach, Chonburi, has sparked public anger.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326520-outrage-over-public-indecency-in-onlyfans-bangsean-beach-video/

 

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Bangkok Upgrades Infrastructure: Underground Cables for Safety and Appeal   

 

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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) in Thailand are taking steps to improve safety and aesthetics in  Bangkok  by replacing overhead communication cables with underground alternatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326522-bangkok-upgrades-infrastructure-underground-cables-for-safety-and-appeal/

 

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Legendary Liverpool Players Meet Thai PM Srettha Thavisin

 

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Renowned former Liverpool players, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, and Michael Owen, met with Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, at Government House on May 3.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326523-legendary-liverpool-players-meet-thai-pm-srettha-thavisin/

 

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Suspected Arson in Ayutthaya Warehouse Fires

 

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Officials are suspecting arson for the recent fires engulfing chemical and industrial waste warehouses in Phachi district, Ayutthaya, according to Jullapong Thaveesri, the outgoing director-general of the Industrial Works Department. This is due to evidence from a previous fire at one of the affected warehouses, also attributed to arson. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326524-suspected-arson-in-ayutthaya-warehouse-fires/

 

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Thai Chamber of Commerce Promotes 10 Provinces for Tourism

 

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has revealed plans to develop ten provinces as prime tourist locations. The scheme, approved by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, aims to spotlight provinces such as Phrae, Lampang, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Phanom, Sisaket, Chanthaburi, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Trang, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326525-thai-chamber-of-commerce-promotes-10-provinces-for-tourism/

 

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Rescue Operation Saves Chinese Student from Kidnapping Attempt 

 

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A Chinese student was rescued by Thai police following a kidnap attempt by a scam gang who demanded a seven-million-baht ransom. The 23-year-old, Dan Wei Su, was lured from Australia and threatened with visa revocation if she didn't comply.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326526-rescue-operation-saves-chinese-student-from-kidnapping-attempt/

 

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Pattaya Removes Motorbike Taxi Stand to Restore Walkway Access

 

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The city authorities of Pattaya, under the direction of Deputy Mayor Mr. Wuthisak Rermkitchakit, interfered with a motorbike taxi stand that was reportedly encroaching upon a public footpath on Second Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326527-pattaya-removes-motorbike-taxi-stand-to-restore-walkway-access/

 

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Several Illegal Migrant Workers Arrested in Pattaya

 

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In Pattaya, 45 illegal workers from Burma were taken into custody during a police operation on Friday, May 3rd. The Chonburi law enforcement acted on a tip from residents worried about the migrant laborers occupying a building in their neighborhood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326529-several-illegal-migrant-workers-arrested-in-pattaya/

 

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EC Champions Transparent Senate Elections

 

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In the wake of criticism over anonymous Senate voting, the Election Commission (EC) has defended the process, stating it conforms to legal parameters that cannot be revised by the EC alone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326530-ec-champions-transparent-senate-elections/

 

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Israel-Hamas Conflict Affects Thai Exports, Claims TPSO

 

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The current friction between Israel and Hamas continues to influence Thai exports negatively, states the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326531-israel-hamas-conflict-affects-thai-exports-claims-tpso/

 

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Pheu Thai Party Leader Aims for Full Score in Problem-Solving Before Next Election

 

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, says her party is committed to solving Thailand’s significant problems before the next general elections. Speaking at the party’s headquarters in Bangkok, she insisted they would secure a 'full score of 10' for problem-solving.

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326532-pheu-thai-party-leader-aims-for-full-score-in-problem-solving-before-next-election/

 

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Thai Airport Issues Warning to Pet Owners After Cat Incident

 

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Airport authorities in Thailand have warned pet owners against allowing their animals to roam unattended in airport areas following a recent incident with a cat named Nuarang at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326535-thai-airport-issues-warning-to-pet-owners-after-cat-incident/

 

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British tourist arrested with cocaine hidden in passport

 

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29-year-old Jamie Louis Swain from Enfield, North London, could face up to twenty years in a Thai prison after reportedly being caught with cocaine hidden in his passport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326536-british-tourist-arrested-with-cocaine-hidden-in-passport/

 

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Fatal Crash in Kamphaeng Phet Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured 

 

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A fatal collision occurred on Phaholyothin Road in Kamphaeng Phet province, killing two individuals and injuring three others. The accident, which happened yesterday at 6.20 pm, involved a Bangkok registered white Isuzu pickup. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326539-fatal-crash-in-kamphaeng-phet-leaves-two-dead-three-injured/

 

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Thai Woman Kills Home Invader in Self-defence

 

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A 42-year-old woman, identified as Urai, defended herself fatally against an intruder in her home in the small community of Ban Non Samakkhi, Bueng Kan. The intruder, a 32-year-old man known as Bunjong, had broken into her home with the intent to sexually assault her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326540-thai-woman-kills-home-invader-in-self-defence/

 

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Thailand Central Bank Blocks Additional 1% Fee on Credit Cards

 

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The Bank of Thailand has discarded a proposed 1% fee on credit cardholders. This decision was prompted when card issuers announced they would dismiss the 1% fee for transactions in baht to overseas traders and online shopping sites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326541-thailand-central-bank-blocks-additional-1-fee-on-credit-cards/

 

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