THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 4 June 2024

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Pita Limjaroenrat, a key member of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and former prime ministerial candidate, recently said he is ready to step up as Prime Minister if the current holder of the office, Srettha Thavisin, is removed through a court decision. The statement comes amid growing political uncertainty in the country.

 

Pita Declares His Readiness to Succeed Srettha as Prime Minister

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328880-pita-declares-his-readiness-to-succeed-srettha-as-prime-minister/

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Srettha turns to Wissanu for legal advice amid Pichit controversy

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is preparing his defense concerning the controversial appointment of Pichit Chuenban as a minister in the PM’s Office. To assist him, Srettha has sought advice from his new adviser, Wissanu Krea-ngam. Although a defense has been prepared, it still needs honing before being presented to the Constitutional Court by June 10.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328881-srettha-turns-to-wissanu-for-legal-advice-amid-pichit-controversy/

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Swedish Tourist in Pattaya Steals Motorcycles, Hits Several Cars

Picture courtesy: The Pattaya News

 

A Swedish tourist's wild antics involving stolen motorcycles and car crashes ended with him in police custody early Sunday morning, in the city of Pattaya, Thailand. Identified as 34-year-old Oliver Joakim Stare, the tourist was spotted shirtless on a surveillance camera.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328866-swedish-tourist-in-pattaya-steals-motorcycles-hits-several-cars/

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German Woman Found Unconscious in Pattaya Swimming Pool, Rescued by Neighbors
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya  - A 70-year-old German woman was rescued by her neighbors after her son saw her floating unconscious in a swimming pool at their house through a CCTV camera.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328894-german-woman-found-unconscious-in-pattaya-swimming-pool-rescued-by-neighbors/

 

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Suspected industrial waste found in Rayong compound of Win Process Co.

 

Officials from the Industrial Works Department have found what they suspect is industrial waste, buried in a landfill next to the warehouse of the Win Process recycling plant in Ban Khai district of Rayong province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328895-suspected-industrial-waste-found-in-rayong-compound-of-win-process-co/

 

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Loan Shark Couple Surrenders Over Nude Photo Scandal

 

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A married couple running a private loan agency surrendered to Sri Maha Phot Police in Prachin Buri early this morning. They face grave allegations of posting nude photos of debt defaulters online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328896-loan-shark-couple-surrenders-over-nude-photo-scandal/

 

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Coral bleaching forces closures of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s best snorkeling locations
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Ko Chan in the Hat Wanakon National Park.

Officials have announced the closure of snorkeling activities around Ko Chan and Ko Thai See due to coral bleaching, effective June 11.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328898-coral-bleaching-forces-closures-of-prachuap-khiri-khan’s-best-snorkeling-locations/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 4 June 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328900-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-4-june-2024/

 

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Wife Allegedly Hires Hitman to Murder Husband for 300,000 Baht

 

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In a distressing turn of events out of Maha Sarakham Province, police allege that a woman orchestrated her husband's murder by hiring a hitman through an app.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328906-wife-allegedly-hires-hitman-to-murder-husband-for-300000-baht/

 

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High-Speed Chase Ends in Tragedy in Sakon Nakhon

 

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A high-speed chase in Sakon Nakhon turned fatal yesterday when a sedan collided with a parked truck, leading to the driver's death. The incident occurred near Ban Phang Kwang in Mueang District, just before a U-turn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328907-high-speed-chase-ends-in-tragedy-in-sakon-nakhon/

 

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Patong Shop Owner Shoots Wife Over Discovered Affair

 

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A fruit shop owner in Patong, Phuket, shot his wife in a fit of rage after discovering her affair with a newly hired employee. The incident unfolded when the man fired his gun at the ceiling, but the bullet ricocheted and injured his wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328908-patong-shop-owner-shoots-wife-over-discovered-affair/

 

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Thailand To Welcome Over 56,000 Skilled Foreign Workers with Streamlined Visas

 

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The Thai government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is vigorously working to enhance its workforce by attracting skilled foreign professionals. As of 4th June, Chaiwut Watanakun, the Prime Minister's spokesman, announced that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has spearheaded efforts to improve Thailand's competitiveness in the global economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328910-thailand-to-welcome-over-56000-skilled-foreign-workers-with-streamlined-visas/

 

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Thai Monk Nabbed Shoplifting Beer from Isaan Grocery Stores

 

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Buddhist principles took a hit recently when a monk in Thailand’s Isaan province of Mukdahan was seen stealing beer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328913-thai-monk-nabbed-shoplifting-beer-from-isaan-grocery-stores/

 

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Russian commits suicide in Pattaya over sexual assault charge
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Amarin TV

A Russian man reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the 29th floor of a Pattaya condominium yesterday, June 3, allegedly due to stress over a sexual assault charge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328917-russian-commits-suicide-in-pattaya-over-sexual-assault-charge/

 

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Has Thailand become the sick man of Asean?

 

Thailand’s prolonged political crisis and poor management of the economy over the past few decades have taken a huge toll on the country’s growth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328918-has-thailand-become-the-sick-man-of-asean/

 

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Thailand eggs on dino-mite park proposal for roaring revenue
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proposed hatching a dinosaur-themed park in Khon Kaen to give tourism a Jurassic boost and bone-rattling revenue for the northeastern region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328919-thailand-eggs-on-dino-mite-park-proposal-for-roaring-revenue/

 

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Dilapidated building in Bangkok listed for 18 million baht
by Bob Scott 

 

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A four-storey dilapidated building in Bangkok has been listed for sale at 18 million baht, causing quite a stir online. Netizens are engaged in lively debates about whether this “fixer-upper” is worth the “price tag shock.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328920-dilapidated-building-in-bangkok-listed-for-18-million-baht/

 

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Bangkok woman contracts rare lung infection from feeding pigeons
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Today's Homeowner

A Bangkok woman who regularly fed pigeons unknowingly inhaled fungal spores, leading to a lung infection and requiring surgery to remove a mass. Despite having no symptoms, she was diagnosed with cryptococcal pneumonia, which had formed a cavity in her lung.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328921-bangkok-woman-contracts-rare-lung-infection-from-feeding-pigeons/

 

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Thailand, Malaysia make border demarcation progress
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Suara Ampera Melayu Patani

Thailand and Malaysia are making strides in demarcating their shared border, as outlined in the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328922-thailand-malaysia-make-border-demarcation-progress/

 

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Teens riding against traffic cause fatal accident in Pathum Thani
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Two teenagers caused a fatal accident by riding their motorcycle against the traffic flow and colliding with another motorcycle on a main road, resulting in the death of a young security guard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328923-teens-riding-against-traffic-cause-fatal-accident-in-pathum-thani/

 

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UK warns British tourists to behave in Thailand or face jail time
by Bob Scott 

 

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The United Kingdom Foreign Office issued a travel warning to British tourists heading to Thailand ahead of the summer holidays: “Behave, or end up in jail!”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328925-uk-warns-british-tourists-to-behave-in-thailand-or-face-jail-time/

 

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Man fatally stabbed after stopping to help stranger in Buriram

 

 

A tragic incident occurred involving the son of a sub-district assistant village headman, who was fatally stabbed at a roadside pavilion after stopping to help out a stranger who was seemingly in need. One of his friends was also injured in the unprovoked attack in Buriram.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328935-man-fatally-stabbed-after-stopping-to-help-stranger-in-buriram/

 

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Foreigner unharmed after motorcycle crash with van in Phuket

 

 

A foreigner narrowly escaped death without a scratch after crashing his motorcycle on a mountain road in Phuket, sliding down Patong Hill, and colliding with a van.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328936-foreigner-unharmed-after-motorcycle-crash-with-van-in-phuket/

 

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American Tourist Dies After Falling Off a Hotel Balcony in Pattaya

 

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A US tourist was discovered dead on Tuesday morning after a fall from the seventh floor of a hotel in Pattaya. The Pattaya police received a call about the incident around 6:06 AM on June 4th. They, along with rescue workers, rushed to the unnamed hotel situated on Soi Thappraya 15. There they found the body of the deceased, a 43-year-old American named Michael Jeffery Bruggink.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328937-american-tourist-dies-after-falling-off-a-hotel-balcony-in-pattaya/

 

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Thai Police Stops Buses Carrying Over 105 Illegal Immigrants from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

 

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On June 3rd, 2024, Thai highway police were tipped off about a large group of illegal immigrants being transported by coach from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. After receiving this anonymous tip at 11 PM, the police, along with other authorities, launched a strategic response.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328938-thai-police-stops-buses-carrying-over-105-illegal-immigrants-from-chiang-rai-to-bangkok/

 

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Lack of Digital and Literacy Skills May Result 3.3T Baht Loss for Thailand's Economy

 

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On June 3rd, 2024, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, the head of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), disclosed the employment numbers for the first three months of 2024. The data showed there were slightly fewer people employed, 39.6 million in total, a small decrease of 0.1% from the previous year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328941-lack-of-digital-and-literacy-skills-may-result-33t-baht-loss-for-thailands-economy/

 

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Justice Minister Announces Close Watch on Prisoner Who Escaped and Returned from Indonesia

 

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On June 4th, 2024, Thailand's Minister of Justice, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, gave an update on the situation of Mr. Chaowalit "Pang Nanod" Thongduang. Thongduang, a convicted criminal, was recently caught in Indonesia and is in the process of being extradited to Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328942-justice-minister-announces-close-watch-on-prisoner-who-escaped-and-returned-from-indonesia/

 

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Indonesia seeks Thai help to capture fugitive drug lord

 

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Indonesian police have requested Thailand’s assistance in locating and arresting a wanted drug lord believed to be hiding in the kingdom. This request follows the recent arrest of fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang by Indonesian authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328948-indonesia-seeks-thai-help-to-capture-fugitive-drug-lord/

 

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British mum’s dengue fever warning after son’s Thai holiday tragedy

 

Picture of Bob Toulson-Burke courtesy of his mother Jane

 

A crestfallen British mother urged travellers ahead of the holiday season to be wary of dengue fever after losing her son to the disease while he was on holiday in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328951-british-mum’s-dengue-fever-warning-after-son’s-thai-holiday-tragedy/

 

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Elderly man arrested for branded shoe theft at Bangkok temple

 

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A 69 year old man has been arrested for stealing expensive branded shoes from outside a renowned temple in Bangkok. The suspect confessed to selling the stolen shoes at a low price in the second-hand market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328953-elderly-man-arrested-for-branded-shoe-theft-at-bangkok-temple/