THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 14 May 2024

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Thailand is currently investigating wealthy foreign nationals holding elite visas in the country on suspicion of being involved in illicit financial activities.

 

Thailand probes wealthy foreigners for money laundering scheme
Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327149-thailand-probes-wealthy-foreigners-for-money-laundering-scheme/

 

CIB Comissioner Jirabhop Bhuridej. Picture courtesy: Daily News

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PM Plans to Upgrade and Rename Hua Hin Airport

 

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set his sights on revitalizing Hua Hin airport with a series of upgrades and a proposed name change to "Petcharat Hua Hin". 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327207-pm-plans-to-upgrade-and-rename-hua-hin-airport/

 

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Vandals Strike Iconic Pattaya City Sign at Laem Bali Hai

 

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A famous sign in Pattaya City has been targeted by vandals using spray paint, leaving authorities and residents outraged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327208-vandals-strike-iconic-pattaya-city-sign-at-laem-bali-hai/

 

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Infidelity Leads To Bizarre Ear-Biting Incident in Chon Buri

 

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In the province of Chon Buri, a Thai man has bitten off part of another man's ear following the shocking revelation of an adulterous relationship between the victim and the attacker's wife, which resulted in a pregnancy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327211-infidelity-leads-to-bizarre-ear-biting-incident-in-chon-buri/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 14 May 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327212-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-14-may-2024/

 

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Chiang Mai's 'Rot Daeng' Decline While Grab Gains Momentum

 

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Chiang Mai's emblematic red trucks, central to the city's transport system, face the risk of becoming mere relics of the past. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327217-chiang-mais-rot-daeng-decline-while-grab-gains-momentum/

 

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Phuket Prepares for Discover Phuket Pride 2024 to Boost Tourism

 

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Known for its sprawling beaches and vibrant nightlife, Phuket is now enhancing its tourism game with a more inclusive, vibrant festival. The city leaders are leaving no stone unturned in preparing for the forthcoming Discover Phuket Pride 2024 @ Old Town event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327219-phuket-prepares-for-discover-phuket-pride-2024-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Fatal Feud Leaves Rescue Foundation in Shock: Volunteer Guns Down Colleague

 

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A shocking event has emerged from a renowned aid organization as one volunteer's life was barbarically extinguished by another.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327220-fatal-feud-leaves-rescue-foundation-in-shock-volunteer-guns-down-colleague/

 

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Bad News For Weed Shops: Potent Cannabis Poses Mental Health Risks

 

Somsak Thepsutin, the recently appointed Minister of Public Health, is stepping into his role following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's decision last Wednesday. He has pledged to listen to the perspectives of all parties involved. File photo courtesy: Thai PBS

 

The verdict is in: frequent use of powerful cannabis poses serious risks to mental health, casting a shadow over pot shops nationwide. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327221-bad-news-for-weed-shops-potent-cannabis-poses-mental-health-risks/

 

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900k Meth Pills Seized in Chaing Mai Operation

 

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A Thai teen has been apprehended by police during a covert early morning operation in Chiang Mai for toting a massive haul of around 900,000 methamphetamine tablets, stashed covertly in his pickup lorry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327222-900k-meth-pills-seized-in-chaing-mai-operation/

 

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Dazzling Heist: Transgender Cashier Apprehended Over 40M Baht Theft

 

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In a bold caper that has captured the attention of the entire country, a transgender woman, and former cashier, has been seized in Thailand for a crime that involves a hefty theft of over 40 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327224-dazzling-heist-transgender-cashier-apprehended-over-40m-baht-theft/

 

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Official Sets Record Straight: Controversial 'Sexual Yoga' Video Not shot in Thailand

 

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Claims surrounding a controversial video that's been spreading like wildfire on social media have been quashed by a Thai authority.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327226-official-sets-record-straight-controversial-sexual-yoga-video-not-shot-in-thailand/

 

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Thai Woman Detained Following Acid and Knife Assault on Unfaithful Husband

 

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A Thai woman finds herself in the hands of the Special Service Division (SSD) after allegedly launching an appalling acid and knife attack on her adulterous husband.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327230-thai-woman-detained-following-acid-and-knife-assault-on-unfaithful-husband/

 

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Luxury Clubhouse Torched in Pattaya: Electrical Fault Suspected

 

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

Na Jomtien, Thailand - Yesterday, the grand clubhouse nestled in the heart of the exclusive Nusa Chivani Pattaya Village was swallowed whole by a roaring blaze.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327247-luxury-clubhouse-torched-in-pattaya-electrical-fault-suspected/

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Stray Dogs Sedated and Abandoned: Local Women Appeal for More Humane Animal Control

 

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Two local women based in Chon Buri, Thailand, have raised serious concerns about the municipal government's handling of stray dogs. School teacher, Busaba Channon, and resident Ubon Homejuangjang claim multiple dogs they cared for were sedated and subsequently deserted in forested areas. One dog even tragically died as a result.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327250-stray-dogs-sedated-and-abandoned-local-women-appeal-for-more-humane-animal-control/

 

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Industrial Accidents Under Spotlight: House Committee to Discuss Prevention Measures

 

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Following a succession of alarming industrial accidents, the House Committee on Industry is due to meet tomorrow to formulate key strategies aimed at enhancing site safety and ensuring fair compensation for future incidents. The critical session was spurred by a spate of warehouse and factory fires, culminating in a catastrophic explosion last week at the Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal (MTT) in Rayong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327251-industrial-accidents-under-spotlight-house-committee-to-discuss-prevention-measures/

 

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Detained Political Activist Nethiporn Suffers Cardiac Arrest Amid Hunger Strike

 

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The day has taken a daunting turn as Nethiporn, a high-profile political activist from the Thaluwang Group, infamously known as Bung, suffered a medical crisis while in detention. This morning, she experienced a cardiac arrest and is currently undergoing medical treatment at Ratchadon Hospital where the medical team is relentlessly attempting to stabilise her frail condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327252-detained-political-activist-nethiporn-suffers-cardiac-arrest-amid-hunger-strike/

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Thai Hunger-Strike Activist, Netiporn Sanesangkhom, Dies: An Unforgiving Call for Justice

 

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Netiporn Sanesangkhom, widely known by her activist name 'Bung Thalu Wang,' tragically passed away this morning, aged 28. Since January, the brave campaigner has been on a hunger strike - a silent but potent cry for justice. Tragically, her heart ceased beating; a poignant and untimely end to a protest against the conditions of political prisoners in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327252-detained-political-activist-nethiporn-suffers-cardiac-arrest-amid-hunger-strike/?do=findComment&comment=18914501

 

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Thai Widow Slams Government on Lack of Aid after Husband Killed in Hamas Attack

 

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The grief of a Thai widow grew grim this week when she derided her country's government for their inadequate financial aid following her husband's tragic death in the Hamas attack in Israel last October. After a deadly attack claimed the lives of 39 Thai agricultural workers, among others, their families are still grappling not just with their loss, but a dry well of support from the Thai government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327253-thai-widow-slams-government-on-lack-of-aid-after-husband-killed-in-hamas-attack/

 

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Phuket Man Arrested for Attacking Wife with Axe in Disturbing Domestic Incident

 

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The peaceful veneer of Phuket was marred yesterday when an alcohol-fuelled domestic dispute resulted in a horrifying act of violence. Insorn Bousai, 56, originally from Chiang Mai, was arrested after he attacked his wife, Boonjun Buasai, 52, with an axe, causing a severe injury to her foot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327254-phuket-man-arrested-for-attacking-wife-with-axe-in-disturbing-domestic-incident/

 

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Water Activities Suspended at Thai National Park Amid Rising Coral Bleaching Concerns

 

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From Wednesday, Hat Chao Mai National Park in Trang province, Thailand, will suspend all water-based activities, including snorkelling, near Kradan Island's coral reef in response to escalating coral bleaching incidents. This preventative measure is to protect the endangered coral reefs and will persist until the situation improves, according to the park's administration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327256-water-activities-suspended-at-thai-national-park-amid-rising-coral-bleaching-concerns/

 

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New Scenic Corridor Boosts Tourism and Security along Thai-Myanmar Border

 

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The Thai district of Tak saw the grand opening of a fresh route between Umphang and Sangkhla Buri, designed to serve as a beautiful corridor for tourism while also bolstering security along the Thai-Myanmar border. This strategic initiative has been implemented to enhance relations between Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces, an action aimed at amplifying the economic prosperity of the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327259-new-scenic-corridor-boosts-tourism-and-security-along-thai-myanmar-border/

 

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Curtain Hotel Employees Arrested for Underage Trafficking: A Shocking Sting Operation

 

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Today, in the bustling city of Nakhon Ratchasima, two employees from a typically unsuspected source, a curtain hotel, find themselves in handcuffs. The ladies, namely Jansunun, 46, and Tongta, 47, are under arrest for allegedly functioning as pimps and trafficking underage girls.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327260-curtain-hotel-employees-arrested-for-underage-trafficking-a-shocking-sting-operation/ <

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Two Women Hoodwink Elderly Thai Man, Nicking Life Savings of 150,000 Baht - Video

 

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An octogenarian Thai gentleman from the Isaan region of Chaiyaphum is sounding a desperate call for assistance after two duplicitous women reportedly pilfered his life savings, leaving him bereft of his 150,000 baht nest egg. The scam, which unfolded on Friday, May 10th, has left the victim, a basket trader named Phaen, in a state of consternation and distress.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327262-two-women-hoodwink-elderly-thai-man-nicking-life-savings-of-150000-baht-video/

 

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Reckless Biker Gang Terrorises Khon Kaen Residents; Community demand Police Intervention

 

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In the typically serene city of Khon Kaen, a renegade gang of motorcyclists have begun to disrupt the peace with audacious stunts and a reckless disregard for road safety laws. Distressed residents have called on local authorities to combat this escalating menace and bring the renegades to justice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327263-reckless-biker-gang-terrorises-khon-kaen-residents-community-demand-police-intervention/

 

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Monk on Meth's Motorway Mayhem Swerves into Scandal

 

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Just as the sun began its descent in the rural districts of Thailand's Maha Sarakham province, a Thai monk created havoc on its quiet streets. Known in his community as Suthep Pata, this 48-year-old Buddhist monk has now strayed far from his spiritual path and is embroiled in a scandalous tale involving drugs, theft, and a wild car chase.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327265-monk-on-meths-motorway-mayhem-swerves-into-scandal/

 

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Historic Sarasin Bridge Safe from Demolition, despite New Bridge Plans in Phuket

 

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In a meeting yesterday, Yutthana Phitak, Chief of Phuket Highways Office, ensured Phuket's historic Sarasin Bridge won't face the wrecking ball, despite plans for a new bridge on the island. The announcement followed a surge of online gossip, causing concerns over the potential demolition of the 1951-built bridge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327266-historic-sarasin-bridge-safe-from-demolition-despite-new-bridge-plans-in-phuket/

 

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Devastating Pattaya Road Accident Claims Life of Estonian Toddler

 

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In a chilling incident yesterday, a tragic accident in Sukhsiri Village, East Pattaya has claimed the life of an Estonian toddler. Little Filipp Naumov, no more than three years old, was fatally wounded when he encountered an unfortunate accident involving a vehicle while crossing the road. Despite emergency services' swift response to administer life-saving attempts, the child tragically succumbed to a severe head injury.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327267-devastating-pattaya-road-accident-claims-life-of-estonian-toddler/

 

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Third Suspect Arrested in South Korean Murder Mystery Linked to Thailand

 

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British nationals are advised to remain cautious following a significant development in a cross-continental murder investigation. Cambodian authorities have arrested a third suspect in connection with the gruesome murder of a South Korean national, whose remains were discovered in a plastic barrel in Thailand. This multinational investigation stretches from Thailand to Cambodia and South Korea.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327109-remains-of-missing-korean-man-discovered-in-chon-buri-reservoir/?do=findComment&comment=18914912

 

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Finance Ministry in Tumult - Deputy Minister Krisada Chinavicharana Resigns

 

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Krisada Chinavicharana, Deputy Finance Minister, stepped down from his role today, highlighting tensions in the UK's Finance Ministry. His resignation follows last week's cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Pichai Chunhavajira as Finance Minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327268-finance-ministry-in-tumult-deputy-minister-krisada-chinavicharana-resigns/