THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 7 May 2024

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Thailand boasts three of the top 100 beaches globally, according to BeachAtlas, a UK-based startup focusing on beach information. The beaches include famous Maya Bay, which came in fifth on the 2024 Golden Beach Award list. Visitors flock to Maya Bay for its stunning blue waters, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful white sands. Despite the one-hour speedboat trip from Phuket or Krabi, the beach sees between 4-5,000 visitors daily.

 

Three Thai Beaches Make it to the World's Top 100 List

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326672-three-thai-beaches-make-it-to-the-worlds-top-100-list/

 

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Govt Challenged to Remove Central Bank Governor Amidst Digital Wallet Dispute

 

Dr. Setthaput Suthiwatnarueput Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT). Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

The Democrat Party spokesperson, Ramet Ratanachaweng, has dared the Pheu Thai-led government to sack Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput over a disagreement concerning a digital wallet project. The project, initiated by Pheu Thai, plans to give 50 million Thai nationals a 10,000-baht digital wallet for shopping in their home district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326692-govt-challenged-to-remove-central-bank-governor-amidst-digital-wallet-dispute/

 

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Belgian Biker Dies in Thai Traffic Incident

 

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A Belgian man tragically died in a traffic accident while riding his motorcycle in northeastern Thailand's Roi Et province on the night of May 4th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326693-belgian-biker-dies-in-thai-traffic-incident/

 

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Air Pollution Skyrockets in Chiang Mai

 

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Chiang Mai and multiple northern provinces in Thailand are contending with alarmingly high air pollution levels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326695-air-pollution-skyrockets-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Man Destroys Bottles at Bang Saen Beach, Raising Safety Concerns

 

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An incident causing safety concerns occurred at Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri province when a man was caught smashing bottles on the shoreline, posing a danger to beach visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326696-man-destroys-bottles-at-bang-saen-beach-raising-safety-concerns/

 

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Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery and Assault at Mall Car Park

 

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A 46-year-old man was apprehended for attempting to rob a woman and assaulting her at a department store's car park in the Rangsit area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326699-man-arrested-for-attempted-robbery-and-assault-at-mall-car-park/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 7 May 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326701-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-7-may-2024/

 

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Myanmar Junta Bars Men From Working Abroad

 

Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. Picture courtesy of The Irrawaddy

 

Myanmar's military junta has temporarily halted the issuing of work permits for men seeking employment overseas from May 1. This comes amid forced military recruitment, leading thousands to leave the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326702-myanmar-junta-bars-men-from-working-abroad/

 

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Phuket Road Expansion to Alleviate Traffic Woes

 

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Traffic congestion in Phuket might soon be alleviated, thanks to the expansion of a small road. The road, linking Wat Tha Reua to Baan Manik in Cherng Talay, has been widened as a solution to the high traffic on Thepkrasattri Road and Srisoonthorn Road. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326703-phuket-road-expansion-to-alleviate-traffic-woes/

 

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Luxury Mercedes Maybach Involved in 11.2M Baht Accident

 

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A crash involving a custom Mercedes-Benz S580e Maybach and a pickup truck recently surfaced online, causing shockwaves due to the resulting 11.2 million baht worth of damage sustained by the luxury vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326704-luxury-mercedes-maybach-involved-in-112m-baht-accident/

 

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Phuket Governor Inspects Odor-Reducing Canal Aerator

 

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Over the weekend, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat inspected the recently installed canal aerator in Klong Pak Bang, Kamala. This action has been taken to mitigate the foul smell resulting from the canal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326706-phuket-governor-inspects-odor-reducing-canal-aerator/

 

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Polish Biker and Sidecar Driver Hurt in Thailand Accident

 

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A Polish motorcyclist and a Thai sidecar driver were seriously injured in an accident in Sattahip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326707-polish-biker-and-sidecar-driver-hurt-in-thailand-accident/

 

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Thailand Braces for Severe Summer Storms

 

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Thailand's Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of severe summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential hail, expected to batter several provinces starting today, May 7.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326708-thailand-braces-for-severe-summer-storms/

 

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Thai EV Market Remains Unfazed by European Sales Downturn

 

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Contrary to an 11% slump in European electric vehicle (EV) sales, Thai business operators maintain an optimistic outlook for the local growth of the EV market. They attribute this optimism to unique local conditions, differentiating them from the European market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326710-thai-ev-market-remains-unfazed-by-european-sales-downturn/

 

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AoT Speeds Up Suvarnabhumi Airport Expansion to Meet Growing Demand

 

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The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is updating its development plans for Suvarnabhumi International Airport to accelerate terminal expansion in view of surging passenger numbers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326713-aot-speeds-up-suvarnabhumi-airport-expansion-to-meet-growing-demand/

 

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Thai Woman Arrested for Extorting British Husband

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Thai police arrested a woman, Sudarat, in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok on May 6 for allegedly abusing her seven-year-old daughter in order to extract money from her British husband, Adrian.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326714-thai-woman-arrested-for-extorting-british-husband/

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra meets with Myanmar's Exiled Govt

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai Prime Minister, recently held discussions with representatives from ethnic armed groups and the National Unity Government (NUG), the exiled government of Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326716-thaksin-shinawatra-meets-with-myanmars-exiled-govt/

 

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Family appeal for missing British man in Thailand

 

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The family of David Goldthorpe, a retired man from Edinburgh, are frantically searching for him after he mysteriously disappeared while on a holiday in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326717-family-appeal-for-missing-british-man-in-thailand/

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Thai Woman vs British Man Altercation in Buriram

 

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A dispute between a Thai restaurateur and a British man has led to serious accusations in Buriram province’s Isaan district. Komkhai, 38, operator of Madam Chickan

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326720-thai-woman-vs-british-man-altercation-in-buriram/

 

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Motorcycle Bomb Explosion Injures Four in Narathiwat on Monday Night

 

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Last night, a bomb explosion erupted from a motorcycle sidecar, injuring two defense volunteers and two civilians in Tha Phraya Sai Dam, Muang district of Narathiwat, the southernmost province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326731-motorcycle-bomb-explosion-injures-four-in-narathiwat-on-monday-night/

 

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Cambodia sentences Thai drug smugglers to life in prison

 

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Three people from Thailand have been sentenced to life imprisonment and handed a fine of about Bt723,000 (equivalent to 80 million Riel) for drug trafficking and possession, as reported by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326735-cambodia-sentences-thai-drug-smugglers-to-life-in-prison/

 

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Steep Fines Threaten E-cigarette Importers

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Customs Department is stepping up efforts to control the import and sale of e-cigarettes, barakus, shishas, and e-barakus, by imposing heavy fines on those who import such products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326736-steep-fines-threaten-e-cigarette-importers/

 

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LGBTQ+ Students Express Their Identities Through Hairstyles

 

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A popular school in Nakhon Ratchasima now permits boys to sport long hair and girls to wear their hair short, as noted in a post on the Bunwatthana School Students' Council Facebook page. This new dress code policy includes hairstyle guidelines for LGBTQ+ students, allowing boys to tie their long hair in ponytails with white bows and girls to keep their hair short, not going beyond the nape.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326738-lgbtq-students-express-their-identities-through-hairstyles/

 

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Body Discovered Near Karon Viewpoint Road

 

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A man was found dead in a forest area near the popular Karon View Point, situated between Kata and Nai Harn. The 40-year-old victim, Haschai Khaokhem, was discovered below the view point, near the Sabai Corner Restaurant, late Sunday night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326739-body-discovered-near-karon-viewpoint-road/

 

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Thai business group opposes suggested increase in minimum wage

 

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is currently at odds with the government regarding a proposal to raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht for all workers in the country. The new wage initiative is expected to come into force in October.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326741-thai-business-group-opposes-suggested-increase-in-minimum-wage/

 

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Thai CIB reveals Vietnamese involvement in illegal gulf fishing investigation

 

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Yesterday, the Thai Central Investigative Bureau (CIB) shared information about a group of Vietnamese fishermen who are believed to have been involved in unlawful fishing in the upper Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326743-thai-cib-reveals-vietnamese-involvement-in-illegal-gulf-fishing-investigation/

 

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Thaksin's Discussions in Myanmar Are Not Related to the Thai Government: FM Maris Says

 

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New Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has said he's not bothered by rumors that ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been in talks with representatives of Myanmar’s opposition groups.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326746-thaksins-discussions-in-myanmar-are-not-related-to-the-thai-government-fm-maris-says/

 

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Commerce Minister Confirms Rice from Pledge Scheme Remains Edible After 10 Years

 

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According to Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, rice that has been stored for over ten years in Surin province under the scrutiny of the Yingluck Shinawatra government's controversial rice pledging scheme is still edible. During a recent visit to the warehouse with the governor of Surin province, reporters, and rice surveyors, the minister tasted prepared samples and found the rice to be in good condition, despite a loss of scent due to long-term storage. He suggested that the stored rice could fetch 17-18 baht per kilogram if sold.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326747-commerce-minister-confirms-rice-from-pledge-scheme-remains-edible-after-10-years/

 

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Tourist Visa Extension Granted for Visitors from India and Taiwan

 

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The government has agreed to continue the visa-free policy for tourists coming from India and Taiwan. This decision will allow travelers from these countries to stay in the kingdom for up to 30 days without a visa. The extension has been granted for an additional six months from May 11, 2024, to November 11, 2024, according to Kenikar Unjit, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326748-tourist-visa-extension-granted-for-visitors-from-india-and-taiwan/

 

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Regarding the termination of the Keep service on LINE app

 

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The Keep storage service is set to terminate on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 2 pm (UTC+9). This is the service which permits users to indefinitely store up to 1 GB of data in Keep. However, users can carry on utilizing the Keep Memo chat service.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326749-regarding-the-termination-of-the-keep-service-on-line-app/