THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 27 May 2024

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De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra greeted by supporters in Nakhon Ratchasima today, May 25, 2024. Photos: Thai Rath

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI boss Thaksin Shinawatra said today (May 25) he is already too old to fight back against any of his political opponents who may look to put an end to current rule by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Pheu Thai-led government.

 

Thaksin Says He Is Too Old To Fight Back

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328209-thaksin-says-he-is-too-old-to-fight-back/

 

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Foreign nationals arrested after bike rampage on Koh Samui (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Chaos erupted on the usually serene holiday island of Koh Samui when two foreign nationals turned the tranquil road leading to Choengmon Beach into their personal racetrack.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328211-foreign-nationals-arrested-after-bike-rampage-on-koh-samui-video/

 

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Belgian Expat's Illegal Pawn Shop Busted in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In a major bust, Phuket police raided the luxury residence of a Belgian national involved in illegal pawn operations. Law enforcement officials unearthed a trove of motorcycles, national IDs, and a single mobile phone, all allegedly linked to an unauthorised pawn and loan business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328212-belgian-expats-illegal-pawn-shop-busted-in-phuket/

 

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Thaksin's Homecoming Sparks Thousands in Korat Rally
 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

Thousands of devoted supporters gathered in Nakhon Ratchasima, often called Korat, as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited the northeastern province for the first time in nearly two decades.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328213-thaksins-homecoming-sparks-thousands-in-korat-rally/

 

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Physical Altercation Between Guards and Customers on Soi 6 in Pattaya Goes Viral
By Adam Judd

 

 

PATTAYA – An altercation occurred in Pattaya City on Soi Six over the past weekend involving security personnel working for independent bars from an undisclosed entertainment venue and three foreign nationals. The incident, which took place at 5:26 p.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2024, was captured on video and disseminated through social media, going viral.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328215-physical-altercation-between-guards-and-customers-on-soi-6-in-pattaya-goes-viral/

 

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UK former mercenary, living in Thailand for 22 years, given a strong warning by police

 

 

UK former mercenary, living in Thailand for 22 years, fined and warned by Udon Thani police after assault at PTT station. Man agrees to pay full compensation and apologises to the Thai victim’s family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328216-uk-former-mercenary-living-in-thailand-for-22-years-given-a-strong-warning-by-police/

 

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Charter Court trial of PM makes foreign investors hesitant to invest

 

 

Foreign investors may hesitate to invest in Thailand due to concerns over the Thai government’s stability, now that the Constitutional Court has accepted for consideration the petition by a group of 40 senators

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328217-charter-court-trial-of-pm-makes-foreign-investors-hesitant-to-invest/

 

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John Wick’s Thai adventure: Doppelganger goes viral (video)
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

A man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Keanu Reeves’ John Wick has become a sensation among Thai social media users, thanks to a series of viral TikTok videos that show him engaging in everyday activities, far removed from his Hollywood hitman persona.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328218-john-wick’s-thai-adventure-doppelganger-goes-viral-video/

 

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Thai Police Arrest Belgian National for Allegedly Killing and Burning a Fellow Countryman
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Bueng Kan - On May 25th, 2024, Seka police officers arrested a Belgian expat for allegedly murdering a fellow countryman with an illegal firearm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328219-thai-police-arrest-belgian-national-for-allegedly-killing-and-burning-a-fellow-countryman/

 

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DPM Anutin Highlights Largest Seizure of Illegal E-Cigarettes Amid  Rising Concerns
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National - On May 24th, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, alongside relevant agencies, held a press conference detailing a raid on an illegal e-cigarette warehouse in Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon. The operation uncovered contraband worth over 100 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328220-dpm-anutin-highlights-largest-seizure-of-illegal-e-cigarettes-amid-rising-concerns/

 

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Chonburi Immigration Helps Find Missing Maldivian Businessman’s Son
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: Chonburi Immigration

Chonburi immigration officers successfully located and reunited a missing Maldivian man with his concerned father.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328221-chonburi-immigration-helps-find-missing-maldivian-businessman’s-son/

 

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Hundreds of customers test positive for drugs in raid on Pattaya pub

 

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised led officials of the Provincial Administration Department in a raid on an illegal pub in Pattaya early this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328222-hundreds-of-customers-test-positive-for-drugs-in-raid-on-pattaya-pub/

 

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Thaksin denies role in appointment of Phichit as PM’s Office minister

 

Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has categorically refuted any suggestion that the appointment of Phichit Chuenban, his family’s lawyer, as PM’s Office Minister, was a setup to undermine Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328223-thaksin-denies-role-in-appointment-of-phichit-as-pm’s-office-minister/

 

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Chinese fugitive running luxury scams in Thailand arrested
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English

Thai immigration authorities nabbed a Chinese fugitive running an illicit tour operation in Bangkok. Following a tip-off about an Asian man suspected of working and residing illegally in Thailand, officers launched an in-depth investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328224-chinese-fugitive-running-luxury-scams-in-thailand-arrested/

 

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Big Joke continues anti-corruption mission in Thailand

 

File photo: Former deputy police chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn at the National Anti-Corruption Commission, April 22, 2024. Photo credit: Naewna

 

General Surachate Hakparn, widely known by his nickname "Big Joke," continues his relentless mission to eradicate corruption in Thailand, invoking the concept of "People Power." Despite being under scrutiny by multiple investigative bodies, including the Criminal Court and a police disciplinary committee, as well as a review by a prime ministerial panel, General Surachate remains steadfast in asserting his innocence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328226-big-joke-continues-anti-corruption-mission-in-thailand/

 

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Pita Leads in Latest Poll, Backed by Majority

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

The latest opinion poll conducted by King Prajadhipok’s Institute reveals that the Move Forward Party continues to command significant support among the electorate, with Pita Limjaroenrat being the favored candidate for Thailand Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328227-pita-leads-in-latest-poll-backed-by-majority/

 

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48,000-Plus People Nationwide Running For Senator
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Thai parliament meeting chamber. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A TOTAL OF 48,117 people nationwide have applied to run for senator in next month’s unprecedented, complicated race to parliament, an official of the Election Commission said Saturday (May 25).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328229-48000-plus-people-nationwide-running-for-senator/

 

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 27 May 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328230-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-27-may-2024/

 

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Senate Votes to Proceed Amid Election District Drama

 

File photo. Picture courtesy: js100

 

The announcement by Election Commission (EC) Secretary-General Sawaeng Boonmee highlights the robustness of the senatorial election process despite notable challenges. The discrepancies in district applications and the stringent qualifications required for candidacy have posed significant hurdles but have not deterred the proceeding of the elections as planned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328234-senate-votes-to-proceed-amid-election-district-drama/

 

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Assessing Phuket's Readiness for the Tourism Boom

 

File photo courtesy: Wikimedia

 

Phuket's tourism boom is undeniably impressive, yet it raises important questions about whether the island is prepared to handle such a surge sustainably and effectively.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328236-assessing-phukets-readiness-for-the-tourism-boom/

 

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New Mobile Banking Rules Aim to Curb 'Horse' Accounts

 

Picture courtesy: Bangkokbiznews

 

Starting 27 May, users of mobile banking services in Thailand must ensure that the name registered with their SIM card matches the name on their bank account. This crackdown targets over a million "mule accounts," used fraudulently. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328237-new-mobile-banking-rules-aim-to-curb-horse-accounts/

 

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Tax refund delays: Stricter checks put paperwork in slow lane
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

Stricter document verification has led to delays in personal income tax refunds this year, the Revenue Department reported. An increase in the submission of fraudulent documents, particularly fake income certificates (50 Tawi), prompted the department to scrutinise tax refund documents more meticulously.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328239-tax-refund-delays-stricter-checks-put-paperwork-in-slow-lane/

 

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Pattaya Police Take Action Against Soi 6 Security Guards for Assault on Tourists

 

The Pattaya City Police have detained a trio of security guards implicated in a recent violent altercation with tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328215-physical-altercation-between-guards-and-customers-on-soi-6-in-pattaya-goes-viral/?do=findComment&comment=18943017

 

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Thailand PM calls urgent meeting with economy ministers
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of International Finance

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin called for an urgent meeting with economy ministers to discuss short-term economic stimulus measures to address Thailand’s sluggish economic performance in the first quarter of 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328240-thailand-pm-calls-urgent-meeting-with-economy-ministers/

 

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Thai Police Investigate Suspected Arson in Warehouse Fires

 

Picture: Facebook

 

Police are probing suspected arson behind recent fires in chemical warehouses in Rayong and Ayutthaya, Thailand. This investigation comes after a series of destructive blazes that have sparked concerns over public safety and environmental contamination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328243-thai-police-investigate-suspected-arson-in-warehouse-fires/

 

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Security guards arrested after tourist assault in Pattaya
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of Pattaya News

Pattaya City Police apprehended three security guards after a viral video captured them allegedly assaulting a tourist. The incident, which has caused widespread condemnation and raised concerns about Pattaya’s image as a tourist destination, occurred at approximately 11.36pm yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328215-physical-altercation-between-guards-and-customers-on-soi-6-in-pattaya-goes-viral/?do=findComment&comment=18943179

 

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Russian Man in Critical Condition After Assault at Chon Buri Pool Villa Party

 

Picture courtesy: Khasod

 

A 36-year-old Russian man is in critical condition following an assault at a pool villa party in Chon Buri's Nong Prue, Bang Lamung. The attack occurred in the early hours, around 3:16 am, and has left the local and foreign community in shock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328244-russian-man-in-critical-condition-after-assault-at-chon-buri-pool-villa-party/

 

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Thai mobile banking sim names & accounts must match or else
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Image from IDFC First Bank

Starting tomorrow, individuals using mobile banking in Thailand must ensure that the name registered on their mobile SIM card matches the name on their bank account. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of their mobile banking services.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1328237-new-mobile-banking-rules-aim-to-curb-horse-accounts/?do=findComment&comment=18943314

 

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Monitor Lizard Causes Havoc at Thai Electricity Office

 

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A large monitor lizard shocked people when it walked into an office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Sara Buri, Thailand. The unexpected visit led to a call for help from rescue volunteers to move the creature safely.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328266-monitor-lizard-causes-havoc-at-thai-electricity-office/

 

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Thai employment drops 0.1% in Q1 due to agricultural job cuts

 

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Today, Thailand reported a slight decrease of 0.1% in employment during the first quarter of this year, compared with the same time last year. The main reason for this was a drop in jobs available in the agriculture sector, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said. This comes after an increase of 1.7% in employment in the previous quarter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328270-thai-employment-drops-01-in-q1-due-to-agricultural-job-cuts/