THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 25 June 2024

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A foreign man is facing backlash after he created a video of himself lying in a hammock hung from a large advertisement billboard near Asoke Intersection in Bangkok.

 

Foreigner criticised for hammock stunt on Bangkok billboard

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330564-foreigner-criticised-for-hammock-stunt-on-bangkok-billboard-video/

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3 Thai cops face 30 days jail for drinking on duty, abandoning posts 

 

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Three policemen at Mueang Kalasin Police Station in Isaan face 30 days in jail after one of them allegedly got drunk on duty while the two others went home to take a nap during working hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330572-3-thai-cops-face-30-days-jail-for-drinking-on-duty-abandoning-posts-video/

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Four Hong Kong Citizens Arrested with 14kg of Heroin at Thai Airport

 

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Four Hong Kong citizens were apprehended at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport last evening (23 June) after authorities found them carrying 14 kilogrammes of heroin. This major bust highlights the growing international cooperation in tackling drug trafficking networks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330602-four-hong-kong-citizens-arrested-with-14kg-of-heroin-at-thai-airport/

 

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Thai Hotels Object to 75% Foreign Condo Ownership Proposal

 

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The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has openly criticised the government's plan to permit foreign ownership of up to 75% in condominium units. The association fears the proposal could spark fierce price competition and disrupt the hospitality market. The concerns were voiced during a recent meeting focusing on key industry issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330603-thai-hotels-object-to-75-foreign-condo-ownership-proposal/

 

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Burmese Man Shoots Thai Girl After Sexual Assault Allegation

 

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In a harrowing incident in Surin, a Burmese man shot an 11-year-old Thai girl with a slingshot, leaving her blind after she reported being sexually assaulted by him. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330604-burmese-man-shoots-thai-girl-after-sexual-assault-allegation/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 25 June 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330608-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-25-june-2024/

 

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Army Denies Forcing Conscripts to Buy Commemorative Items

 

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The Fourth Army Region recently dispelled rumours about compulsory deductions from conscripts' salaries for commemorative shirts and rings, clarifying that these items are optional and not enforced. The army made it clear that such purchases are at the discretion of individual conscripts and have no bearing on official military policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330613-army-denies-forcing-conscripts-to-buy-commemorative-items/

 

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Man’s Desperate Plea for Debt Repayment Totalling Nearly 1 Million Baht

 

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At the Mahachakrapad intersection in Chachoengsao yesterday, a visibly distraught man took a drastic step to recover nearly one million baht owed to him by a friend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330614-man’s-desperate-plea-for-debt-repayment-totalling-nearly-1-million-baht/

 

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Thai Handicrafts to Drive Economic Growth, Says Deputy PM

 

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Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has prioritised enhancing Thai handicrafts to boost the national economy. This initiative, spearheaded by the Institute for the Promotion of Thai Arts and Crafts (SACIT), aims to uphold the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330616-thai-handicrafts-to-drive-economic-growth-says-deputy-pm/

 

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Older Diesel Cars to Undergo Stricter Inspections to Curb Pollution

 

Picture courtesy: Office of Natural and Environmental Policy
 

In an effort to combat dangerously high levels of PM2.5 pollution, the Pollution Control Department has announced new regulations requiring diesel vehicles over 20 years old to undergo bi-annual inspections. This move aims to mitigate emissions from older vehicles that lack modern pollution control technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330619-older-diesel-cars-to-undergo-stricter-inspections-to-curb-pollution/

 

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Phatthalung Police Officer Under Fire for Alleged Extortion of 30,000 Baht 

 

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A senior police officer in Phatthalung has been suspended amid allegations of extorting 30,000 baht from the mother of a 16 year old boy charged with attempted murder. The officer has been placed on leave pending an investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330620-phatthalung-police-officer-under-fire-for-alleged-extortion-of-30000-baht/

 

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Motorcyclist Fatally Collides with Truck in Tragic Nonthaburi Incident

 

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A tragic motorcycle accident occurred in Nonthaburi yesterday, claiming the life of a 34-year-old man after a collision with a six-wheeled truck on Rattanathibet Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330624-motorcyclist-fatally-collides-with-truck-in-tragic-nonthaburi-incident/

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Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings across Thailand
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Heavy rainfall is expected across Thailand today, with over 60% coverage in all regions, including Bangkok. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warned of potential flash floods and forest runoff due to the intense weather conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330630-heavy-rainfall-and-flash-flood-warnings-across-thailand/

 

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Man with long Covid found dead in his bedroom in Samut Prakan
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A man suffering from long Covid for two years was found dead yesterday in his bedroom in Samut Prakan, unable to walk due to his illness.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330631-man-with-long-covid-found-dead-in-his-bedroom-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Malaysia Airlines flight to Bangkok returns to Kuala Lumpur
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Malaysia Airlines has clarified an emergency incident involving flight MH780, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. The flight had to return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport due to technical issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330632-malaysia-airlines-flight-to-bangkok-returns-to-kuala-lumpur/

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Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakparn challenges Thai PM over dismissal

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Deputy Police Chief Surachate Hakparn, known as Big Joke, has issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Big Joke threatened to file a malfeasance complaint against the PM if the order temporarily dismissing him from the police force is not revoked.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330634-surachate-big-joke-hakparn-challenges-thai-pm-over-dismissal/

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Thailand’s national parks smash revenue records

 

Photo courtesy of Forbes

 

Thailand’s national parks achieved a monumental milestone, breaking revenue records by collecting a whopping 1.785 billion baht between October 1 last year, and June 20 this year. This incredible sum surpasses the total amount collected in the whole of 2023, which stood at 1.467 billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330662-thailand’s-national-parks-smash-revenue-records/

 

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Thai air force transceiver deal raises concerns over inflated costs

 

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A lawmaker from the opposition Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) raised the alarm over a plan to procure digital transceivers by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), alleging that the proposed price significantly exceeds the market value.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330663-thai-air-force-transceiver-deal-raises-concerns-over-inflated-costs/

 

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DSI slaps Stark CEO with a torrent of charges

 

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In a dramatic twist to one of Thailand’s largest corporate frauds, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) charged Chanin Yensudchai, former CEO of Stark Corporation, with a slew of serious offences including money laundering and document forgery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330664-dsi-slaps-stark-ceo-with-a-torrent-of-charges/

 

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PM Srettha races to transform Rayong and Chon Buri

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a delegation to Rayong and Chon Buri last Sunday, June 23, to inspect pivotal projects within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330665-pm-srettha-races-to-transform-rayong-and-chon-buri/

 

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Pheu Thai Party Denies Plans to Abolish Party-List Voting System

 

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The Pheu Thai Party has firmly denied rumors that they intend to abolish the party-list electoral system in an attempt to outperform the rising Move Forward Party (MFP) in the forthcoming election. Noppadon Pattama, Pheu Thai list MP, claimed that such a strategy had not been discussed within the party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330669-pheu-thai-party-denies-plans-to-abolish-party-list-voting-system/

 

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Tourist Police apprehend robber involved in kindergarten break-in

 

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Police in Chon Buri have nabbed a man from Loei Province for breaking into a local kindergarten classroom and swiping two Samsung flat-screen televisions. The 26-year-old suspect, named Prawit, was arrested after a June 6 court warrant charged him with theft in a government building.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330670-tourist-police-apprehend-robber-involved-in-kindergarten-break-in/

 

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Food Safety Inspection Conducted by Public Health Department at Pattaya Market

 

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To protect public health, the Public Health Department officials carried out a detailed food safety inspection at Rong Po Market in North Pattaya last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330671-food-safety-inspection-conducted-by-public-health-department-at-pattaya-market/

 

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Taxi Drivers in Pattaya to Lose Jobs Following Gang Attack on Russian Man - video

 

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Local police have announced their intentions to shut down a motorcycle taxi stand located outside the Central Pattaya mall following a brutal assault on a Russian man last Saturday. The incident is not the first of its kind, with locals comparing the aggressive tendencies of the taxi riders to that of a mafia gang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330672-taxi-drivers-in-pattaya-to-lose-jobs-following-gang-attack-on-russian-man-video/

 

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A Falling Tree Branch Kills an 88-Year-Old Man in Chiang Mai

 

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An 88-year-old man from Thailand, Boonma Do-kaew, tragically lost his life yesterday when a tree branch fell on his head. The incident happened in the northern province of Chiang Mai, in the Mae On district, while he was seated under a tree at On Klang Temple.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330675-a-falling-tree-branch-kills-an-88-year-old-man-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Julian Assange's flight to make a refuelling stop in Bangkok, says Thai official

 

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A plane carrying Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, will make a stopover in Bangkok for refueling, according to a senior Thai official. The plane will then continue on to the Northern Mariana Islands, a US region located in the Pacific Ocean.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330679-julian-assanges-flight-to-make-a-refuelling-stop-in-bangkok-says-thai-official/

 

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Government to Lengthen Foreign Land Leases and Condo Ownership

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin clarified that the policy to stimulate the economy doesn't aim to favor foreigners or big investors. He said the Ministry of Finance proposed this plan as part of their economic growth strategy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330680-government-to-lengthen-foreign-land-leases-and-condo-ownership/

 

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Chiang Mai Authorities Seize Smuggled Meth after Chase

 

 

In Chiang Mai, 1.6 million methamphetamine tablets were confiscated by soldiers from fleeing drug dealers. One suspect was apprehended during the scramble in Fang district, which happened on Monday evening.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330681-chiang-mai-authorities-seize-smuggled-meth-after-chase/

 

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