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Thailand Live Friday 17 May 2024

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A senior Thai official yesterday raised the alarming possibility that Thailand may need to consider relocating its capital city Bangkok due to the threat posed by rising sea levels caused by climate change. The bustling metropolis of the capital already grapples with severe flooding during the rainy season each year.

 

Buckle up, Bangkok: Thai official floats capital relocation amid rising sea

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327409-buckle-up-bangkok-thai-official-floats-capital-relocation-amid-rising-sea/

 

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Ladyboy duo nabbed for stealing gold necklace from Indian tourist

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Police arrested two Thai ladyboy thieves for gold necklace theft in Pattaya after one of them was caught pretending to hug an Indian tourist and stealing his necklace worth about 60,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327416-ladyboy-duo-nabbed-for-stealing-gold-necklace-from-indian-tourist/

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Thaksin Attends Red Shirt Leader's Restaurant Launch in Bangkok

 

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra surfaced in public today to celebrate the opening of a new restaurant branch by a former red shirt leader in Bangkok. This marks another notable appearance for Thaksin since his release on parole earlier this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327455-thaksin-attends-red-shirt-leaders-restaurant-launch-in-bangkok/

 

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Thailand's Cannabis Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Government Review

 

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Thailand’s cannabis industry faces uncertain future as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calls for a crucial meeting to reassess the legal status of cannabis, potentially reverting it to a Category 5 narcotic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327457-thailands-cannabis-industry-faces-uncertain-future-amid-government-review/

 

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Trans-tussle: Video captures fight between Pattaya and Phuket transwomen (video)
 

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In a scene straight out of a Russ Meyer movie, a video recently went viral depicting a violent clash between a group of ladyboys in Soi Bangla, Phuket, and a squad of transwomen from Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327459-trans-tussle-video-captures-fight-between-pattaya-and-phuket-transwomen-video/

 

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Two Thais Confirmed Dead in October 7 Hamas Attack

 

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In a grim update on the October 7 massacre by Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the deaths of two Thai nationals, Sonthaya Oakkharasr and Sudthisak Rinthalak. Initially believed to have been taken hostage, the IDF announced that Hamas had killed the pair during their brutal attack and taken their bodies to Gaza.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327460-two-thais-confirmed-dead-in-october-7-hamas-attack/

 

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Elderly Som Tam Seller Arrested For Drug Dealing In Udon Thani

 

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An elderly woman was arrested in Udon Thani for switching from selling som tam to dealing drugs. The 63-year-old, previously known for her papaya salad, was caught with 54 methamphetamine tablets. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327470-elderly-som-tam-seller-arrested-for-drug-dealing-in-udon-thani/

 

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Three Thai Nationals Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Cambodia for Drug Trafficking

 

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Three Thai nationals have been sentenced to life imprisonment and fined 80 million Riel (approximately Bt723,000) by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for drug possession and trafficking. This judgment concluded a high-profile case involving a sizeable drug bust.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327475-three-thai-nationals-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-in-cambodia-for-drug-trafficking/

 

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Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage

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Chiang Mai Provincial Police officers imposed a 10pm curfew on locals under 18 years old following a deadly rampage by a criminal gang armed with samurai swords.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327494-chiang-mai-police-invoke-10pm-curfew-after-samurai-gang-rampage/

 

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Navigating new depths: RTN seals deal for Chinese submarine

 

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The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) confirmed its decision to proceed with the purchase of a 13.5-billion-baht submarine from China, following successful negotiations earlier this week. This announcement came from an RTN source.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327504-navigating-new-depths-rtn-seals-deal-for-chinese-submarine/

 

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Taxing times: Local governments urged to ‘build’ a better law

 

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Local governments must take a more active role in revising the land and building tax law, which has been in effect for five years, according to the Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office, Pornchai Thiraveja.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327505-taxing-times-local-governments-urged-to-‘build’-a-better-law/

 

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Exports of Thai mangoes have more than doubled in the first three months

 

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Thailand experienced a significant rise in exports in the first quarter of this year. Sales of fresh mangoes soared by a massive 130% to reach a total of around 1.6 billion baht, compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, exports of sticky rice also rose by 13% equaling around one billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327507-exports-of-thai-mangoes-have-more-than-doubled-in-the-first-three-months/

 

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Despite high airfare costs, Thai Air Asia X reports a successful year

 

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Passengers should brace for continued high airfares as airlines deal with the challenges of a plane shortage, increased labor costs, and a limited supply of spare parts, all limiting their capacity to meet the increased demand in travel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327508-despite-high-airfare-costs-thai-air-asia-x-reports-a-successful-year/

 

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Hosting FIFA Congress Promotes Economic and Tourism Growth in Thailand, says MFA

 

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The hosting of the FIFA Congress in Thailand from Monday to Friday is set to be a boon for the local economy and tourism sector, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event brings together top football executives worldwide, giving the country global exposure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327510-hosting-fifa-congress-promotes-economic-and-tourism-growth-in-thailand-says-mfa/

 

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Advocacy Groups in Thailand Urge Health Minister to Rethink Cannabis Criminalization

 

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On May 16, 2024, Prasitchai Nunual, the head of the Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis network, along with several other representatives, requested Thai Minister of Public Health, Somsak Thepsuthin, to review the laws against cannabis use. They presented a letter to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, suggesting that they consider if cannabis should be classified as an illegal drug, or if a specific law to regulate its use should be enacted, as reported by Thai national media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327457-thailands-cannabis-industry-faces-uncertain-future-amid-government-review/?do=findComment&comment=18922043

 

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Two Lives Lost in Road Accidents on Phuket's Roads Yesterday Night

 

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Israeli child dies in Tuk-Tuk acccident

 

A five-year-old girl from Israel unfortunately lost her life in a tragic accident in Patong. The mishap occurred on Patong road at approximately 10:40 pm. The Israeli girl, Nbaa Bahnasi from Jerusalem, was on vacation in Phuket with her family. They were travelling in a tuk-tuk driven by 51-year-old Bunyang Kaewaksorn.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327515-two-lives-lost-in-road-accidents-on-phukets-roads-yesterday-night/

 

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Pattaya terrorised by two fires in the night, locals evacuated

 

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Two major fires erupted in Pattaya in the early hours this morning, terrorising locals and tourists alike. The first fire erupted at a well-known shopping centre in Nong Prue district, and the second incident erupted at a high-rise condominium on South Pattaya Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327517-pattaya-terrorised-by-two-fires-in-the-night-locals-evacuated/

 

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Electric Scooter Rentals Surface in Pattaya, Prompting Legal Issues

 

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Electric scooters that can be rented through an app are now popping up in popular tourist spots in Pattaya. This has raised questions from locals about their legality and potential problems they could cause.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1327518-electric-scooter-rentals-surface-in-pattaya-prompting-legal-issues/

 

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