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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 3 February 2025
Thai PM Unveils Policies and Achievements in First TV Address Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV In her inaugural monthly television broadcast on Sunday, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra laid out her administration's early-year progress while outlining future goals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350627-thai-pm-unveils-policies-and-achievements-in-first-tv-address/ -
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Thai PM Unveils Policies and Achievements in First TV Address
Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV In her inaugural monthly television broadcast on Sunday, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra laid out her administration's early-year progress while outlining future goals. The programme, dubbed "Okat Thai Kap Nayok Paetongtarn" or "Opportunities for Thailand with Prime Minister Paetongtarn," aims to keep the public informed about government actions and developments. It airs on the first Sunday of each month on the government-run NBT HD2 channel. Opening with healthcare, she highlighted the recent upgrade to the country's universal healthcare scheme. As of 1 January, Thai citizens can now seek medical services anywhere in the country under the enhanced 30-baht scheme. This change represents the government's commitment to improving access to healthcare for all. The Prime Minister also outlined the government's One District, One Scholarship programme, which is set to extend its reach. The initiative will now offer funding for summer camps to one student in each district, broadening educational opportunities beyond just the top-ranking students. "Everyone deserves a chance to learn and grow," she asserted, envisioning long-term benefits for Thailand's future. Continuing on the theme of societal improvement, Paetongtarn discussed the Ban Pheu Khon Thai project. This housing initiative, launched on 17 January, aims to provide affordable quality homes on state land, featuring good transport links and payment plans starting at approximately 4,000 Baht per month (around £90). Notably, the project requires no down payment, offering leases capped at 99 years, which has already garnered a positive reception from potential homeowners. In what she described as a landmark achievement, she celebrated the enactment of the marriage equality law on 23 January. Recognising nearly two decades of advocacy work, she praised the efforts of those who contributed to this landmark legislation, emphasizing Thailand's commitment to equality and inclusivity. During her address, the Prime Minister also reflected on her recent attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. There, she seized the opportunity to promote investment in Thailand, marking the Thailand Reception as a significant success. The fight against air pollution was another focal point. Despite extensive planning and initiatives, such as free public transport to reduce vehicle emissions, PM2.5 levels remain problematic. The free electric rail and public bus services have already led to a reduction of 500,000 vehicles on the roads, evidencing a positive impact on emissions. Paetongtarn also highlighted collaboration with ASEAN leaders to tackle transboundary pollution, reported Bangkok Post. Finally, addressing public curiosity regarding her clothing choices, she emphasized her dedication to ensuring governmental work meets public satisfaction, underscoring her genuine priority for Thailand's progress over personal appearances. -- 2025-02-03 -
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Newborn Baby Abandoned in Banana Grove Rescued After Ant Bites
Picture from responders. A newborn baby boy has been rescued after being abandoned in a banana grove, where he was found covered in ant bites. Local villagers discovered the infant, who had been left alone for an estimated seven hours. At around 11:00 on2 February, police from Ban Dan Police Station, along with emergency responders, arrived at Moo 1, Ban Plad Puk, Wang Nuea Subdistrict, Ban Dan District, Buriram Province, following reports from the village assistant headman that a newborn baby had been found in a banana plantation. The infant, a full-term baby boy, was discovered with his umbilical cord still attached, lying at the base of a banana tree, partially covered with banana leaves. He was crying loudly and had suffered multiple ant bites across his body. Nearby, authorities found a pair of blood-stained black shorts, believed to belong to the baby’s mother. Fearing the baby might develop an infection, emergency responders rushed him to Ban Dan Hospital for urgent medical care. Mrs Sae Somkul, 75, the villager who discovered the baby, said she had gone to the grove to cut banana leaves when she heard a faint sound, initially mistaking it for a kitten. Upon closer inspection, she found the newborn and immediately alerted the village authorities. Meanwhile, Mrs Kaen Saendee, 67, the owner of the banana grove, stated that she had heard dogs barking at around 04:00 near the site where the baby was later found. She now believes this was the time the child was abandoned. Villagers expressed deep sympathy for the baby, noting that he had been left alone for more than seven hours without food or protection. Fortunately, the grove was close to residential areas, increasing the chances of his survival. A medical examination confirmed that the baby, weighing 2,840 grams, was in good health apart from the ant bites covering his body. Police are now working to identify the baby’s parents, who are believed to live nearby, and will proceed with an investigation. -- 2025-02-03 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 3 February 2025
Company Manager Dies in Road Crash After Farewell Party A company manager lost his life in a fatal crash after attending a farewell party to mark his departure from the company. The incident occurred early morning on 2 February, when his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Tha Chana District, Surat Thani. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350631-company-manager-dies-in-road-crash-after-farewell-party/ -
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Company Manager Dies in Road Crash After Farewell Party
Picture from responders. A company manager lost his life in a fatal crash after attending a farewell party to mark his departure from the company. The incident occurred early morning on 2 February, when his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Tha Chana District, Surat Thani. At 07:55, Police Lieutenant Jare Khamaew, an investigator from Tha Chana Police Station, was alerted to a pickup truck accident near Thakrachai Bridge in Moo 10, Samo Thong Subdistrict. He immediately reported the incident to his superiors and proceeded to the scene. Upon arrival, police found a white Toyota Vigo pickup truck registered in Surat Thani in a roadside ditch along Highway 41. The vehicle had sustained front-end damage. The driver, later identified as Mr. Sitthiphong 36, was found deceased in the driver’s seat. According to acquaintances, the deceased was a manager at a well-known transport company’s Tha Chana branch. The previous night, colleagues had organised a small farewell party to celebrate his departure from the company. Though known to be reserved and not a drinker, it is suspected that he may have been feeling unwell or fatigued, leading to the crash. Initial police investigations suggest the driver may have dozed off at the wheel, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Authorities have transferred the body to Tha Chana Hospital for a post-mortem examination before handing it over to his family for religious rites. -- 2025-02-03 -
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Road Safety in Thailand – a summary of Perceptions and Reality
Road safety is a science – you can’t address it as an after dinner conversation. Your response is the exact opposite of a scientific approach—it relies on anecdotal evidence, personal frustration, and broad generalizations rather than data or research. While no one denies that enforcement plays a role in road safety, dismissing all Thai drivers as 'stupid' and 'selfish' is not only offensive but also completely unhelpful in addressing the real issues You talk about lack of enforcement – This is a legitimate issue, but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Many countries with high road safety still have strict laws and active enforcement. The question is, why isn’t enforcement effective in Thailand? That’s where we need to focus—not just stating the obvious, but looking at why the system fails and how to fix it. Then comes the stereotyping – “unbelievable stupidity and risk-taking’ – these are totally subjective - Blaming accidents on ‘stupidity’ ignores the actual causes behind risk-taking behaviour. Poor driver education, inadequate infrastructure, lack of consequences, and cultural attitudes toward traffic laws all contribute to unsafe driving. If drivers don’t fear penalties or haven’t been trained properly, reckless behaviour becomes more common—not because people are inherently ‘stupid,’ but because the system doesn’t discourage it. “Selfishness”? – that is a human trait, (just look at this thread!) not a uniquely Thai characteristic. Road safety issues exist worldwide, and in places where people drive more cautiously, it’s often because of the introduction of the Safe System and a scientific approach to road safety based on detailed analysis. Strict law enforcement, better education, and societal expectations—not because people are inherently more considerate. They have to be scientifically introduced. The idea that Thai drivers are uniquely selfish is just lazy stereotyping that ignores the deeper systemic problems at play. the rest shows you don't understand anecdotal evidence - as I said, the plural of anecdote is not data.
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