THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 4 July 2024

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A British man from Birmingham revealed the harrowing tale of his five-month ordeal in a Thai prison, labelling the conditions as inhumane and horrendous.

 

British man’s terrifying prison ordeal in Thailand

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331408-thai-ed-up-british-man’s-terrifying-prison-ordeal-in-thailand/

 

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Canadian military man confesses to gangster’s murder in Thailand

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A former Canadian soldier pleaded guilty in Bangkok for his role in the February 2022 murder of notorious British Columbia gangster Jimi Sandhu. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331409-canadian-military-man-confesses-to-gangster’s-murder-in-thailand/

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National Police Chief Denies Retirement Rumors Amid Ongoing Investigation

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The National Police Chief, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, has denied widespread speculations that he intends to retire before his mandatory retirement age in September. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331398-national-police-chief-denies-retirement-rumors-amid-ongoing-investigation/

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Ex-Dep Police Chief Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakparn Files Complaint Against PM

 

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Beleaguered Pol Gen Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakparn filed a complaint today with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), accusing Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of malfeasance in office over his appointment last year of Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol as the national police chief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331428-ex-dep-police-chief-surachate-big-joke-hakparn-files-complaint-against-pm/

 

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Thailand's COVID-19 Surge Expected to Peak in July

 

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Thailand faces a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, with infections expected to peak in July, according to Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, chief of Thailand’s Disease Control Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331429-thailands-covid-19-surge-expected-to-peak-in-july/

 

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PM Srettha Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Drug Abuse

 

PM Srettha Thavisin. File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launched an aggressive nationwide crackdown on drug abuse and trafficking, named the “X-ray” operations. This initiative seeks to root out drug abusers and dismantle trafficking networks across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331431-pm-srettha-launches-nationwide-crackdown-on-drug-abuse/

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Phuket Immigration Crackdown: Four Foreign Nationals Arrested

 

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Immigration officers in Phuket have detained four foreign nationals for overstaying their visas. This action is part of a wider crackdown aimed at ensuring compliance with visa regulations on the popular tourist island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331433-phuket-immigration-crackdown-four-foreign-nationals-arrested/

 

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Red Bull Co-Owners Top Thailand’s Richest List

 

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Chalerm Yoovidhya & family, co-owners of Red Bull, have emerged as the wealthiest individuals in Thailand, according to Forbes' latest ranking. Their combined wealth surged by $2.6 billion, hitting a record $36 billion, thanks to Red Bull’s robust performance with over $11 billion in revenue from more than 12 billion cans sold globally in 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331434-red-bull-co-owners-top-thailand’s-richest-list/

 

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Indian Tourist Seriously Injured on Sea Walker Tour in Pattaya, Police Investigate
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya-In response to a serious incident involving an Indian tourist, the Pattaya tourist police conducted an inspection of a Sea Walker business, a popular water activity attraction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331437-indian-tourist-seriously-injured-on-sea-walker-tour-in-pattaya-police-investigate/

 

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Car Falls into Construction Pit in Pattaya, Second Similar Accident Recently
By Aim Tanakorn

 

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Pattaya —A sedan partially fell into a shallow construction hole in Pattaya in the early hours of Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. Luckily, there were no injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331440-car-falls-into-construction-pit-in-pattaya-second-similar-accident-recently/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 4 July 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331443-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-4-july-2024/

 

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Thailand Hits 17.5 Million Tourists in H1 2024, Eyes 36.7 Million by Year-End

 

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Thailand welcomed a remarkable 17.5 million foreign tourists in the first six months of 2024, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. This impressive surge sets the country on a clear path towards achieving its ambitious target of 36.7 million tourists by year-end, as per data from the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331445-thailand-hits-175-million-tourists-in-h1-2024-eyes-367-million-by-year-end/

 

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Man Robbed of 3.3 Million Baht After Bank Withdrawal in Bangkok

 

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A man was robbed of 3.3 million baht shortly after withdrawing the sum from a bank on Phatthanakan Road, Bangkok, by two gunmen who then fled the scene on a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331449-man-robbed-of-33-million-baht-after-bank-withdrawal-in-bangkok/

 

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Garbage Collector Discovers Two Male Infant Bodies in Bangkok

 

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A shocking discovery occurred this morning in Bangkok's Phaya Thai District when a garbage collector found the bodies of two male infants in the back of his truck. The incident took place at the entrance of Soi Phahonyothin 13 in Samsen Nai Subdistrict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331450-garbage-collector-discovers-two-male-infant-bodies-in-bangkok/

 

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Police Ignore Knife-Wielding Man's Fee Demand on Phuket Beach

 

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An alarming incident unfolded recently at a Phuket beach, involving a man allegedly threatening two fishermen with a machete while demanding a beach fee. Despite having evidence, the local police dismissed the complaint, deeming it a mere story.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331452-police-ignore-knife-wielding-mans-fee-demand-on-phuket-beach/

 

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Thai Police Nab OnlyFans Star; Sex Tapes In Rice Fields and Forests Exposed

 

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Thai authorities have apprehended 27-year-old Mr. Patiphat, a transgender OnlyFans content creator, who earned 100,000 baht a month by filming explicit material in rural areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331456-thai-police-nab-onlyfans-star-sex-tapes-in-rice-fields-and-forests-exposed/

 

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Russian Woman Dies in Chonburi After Husband Bans Marijuana

 

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A tragic incident unfolded in Chonburi, Thailand, last night when Russian national Miss Oksana Savon, 44, fell to her death from the 6th floor of a luxury condominium.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331459-russian-woman-dies-in-chonburi-after-husband-bans-marijuana-use/

 

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British Couple Outraged Over £9 Tin of Heinz Beans in Thailand

 

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A British couple holidaying in Thailand discovered that some home comforts come at a jaw-dropping price abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331462-british-couple-outraged-over-£9-tin-of-heinz-beans-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand Commits to Intensified Measures Against Transboundary Haze Pollution

 

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Thailand has pledged to intensify efforts against transboundary haze pollution in collaboration with regional partners, according to Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331466-thailand-commits-to-intensified-measures-against-transboundary-haze-pollution/

 

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Thai Mascot Worker Punched Unconscious by Foreigner; Attacker Sought

 

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In an unexpected turn of events, a Thai mascot worker was assaulted by a foreigner, leaving him unconscious. The incident has sparked a widespread social media campaign to identify and apprehend the assailant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331473-thai-mascot-worker-punched-unconscious-by-foreigner-attacker-sought/

 

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Elderly woman in Samut Prakan assaulted by daughter-in-law

 

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An elderly woman was allegedly assaulted by her daughter-in-law, resulting in severe facial injuries that required 10 stitches.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331491-elderly-woman-in-samut-prakan-assaulted-by-daughter-in-law/

 

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Son confesses to stabbing bedridden mother in Kamphaeng Phet

 

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A tragic event unfolded yesterday when a son confessed to fatally stabbing his bedridden mother in Kamphaeng Phet, neighbour noted his longstanding frustration with caring for his mother, whom the son considered a burden.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331492-son-confesses-to-stabbing-bedridden-mother-in-kamphaeng-phet/

 

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Thai man walks 4km for help after being stabbed by homeless man

 

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A Thai man walked 4 kilometres to seek help after a homeless man stabbed him to steal alms he collected from an ordination ceremony at a temple in Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331493-thai-man-walks-4km-for-help-after-being-stabbed-by-homeless-man/

 

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Mae Hong Son hit by 3.1 magnitude earthquake, mild tremors

 

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An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale struck Mae Hong Son today causing mild tremors felt by residents. The quake, which occurred at 5.23am, today, July 4, had its epicentre in the Huai Pu Ling sub-district, Mueang district of Mae Hong Son.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331494-mae-hong-son-hit-by-31-magnitude-earthquake-mild-tremors/

 

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Police warn of AI scam using fake video calls in Lamphun

 

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Police in Lamphun issued a public warning about con artists using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing video calls impersonating police officers. A recent incident involved scammers using the image of a female officer, Ploy, to deceive the public.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331495-police-warn-of-ai-scam-using-fake-video-calls-in-lamphun/

 

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Former Director of Thai Survey taken into custody over illegal land deeds for a resort

 

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The former head of the Land Survey Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima was arrested today, July 4, by the police. The executive is accused of unlawfully issuing land title deeds for personal benefit in several high-profile instances.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331496-former-director-of-thai-survey-taken-into-custody-over-illegal-land-deeds-for-a-resort/

 

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Vietnamese Fraudsters Posing as Tour Guides Rob Fellow Citizens in Thailand

 

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A Vietnamese man is set to face legal punishment for defrauding and robbing fellow Vietnamese, costing them over 1 million baht. He and his accomplices tricked their victims into traveling to Thailand under the guise of being tour guides.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331498-vietnamese-fraudsters-posing-as-tour-guides-rob-fellow-citizens-in-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Taxi Driver Attacks Two Women During Argument Over Turn Signals - video

 

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Two women who were assaulted by a motorcycle taxi driver in Soi Pattaya 4, Thailand, are seeking justice. They reported the incident to a number of Thai news outlets after the driver failed to use his turn signal and later attacked them physically.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331500-pattaya-taxi-driver-attacks-two-women-during-argument-over-turn-signals-video/

 

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Art toy craze surges in Thailand as adult collectors get creative

 

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Thailand's local art toy industry is growing at a rapid rate, primarily fueled by adult collectors and innovative small toy manufacturers. This growth has been noted by Auramon Supthaweethum, Director-General of the Business Development Department, who believes this business has a bright future as consumer demand rises.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331501-art-toy-craze-surges-in-thailand-as-adult-collectors-get-creative/

 

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Reconsideration of afternoon ban on selling alcohol in progress

 

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Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is considering lifting a ban on afternoon alcohol sales that has been in place for 52 years, in efforts to stimulate the tourism industry. The tourism sector has been urging for a re-evaluation of the law which currently prohibits the sale of alcohol between 2pm and 5pm. This consideration comes after a meeting held at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331502-reconsideration-of-afternoon-ban-on-selling-alcohol-in-progress/