THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 10 July 2024

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Man arrested for theft of hundred-year-old royal photographs during a house fire

 

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Yesterday, July 9, police in Bangkok arrested Nava Hongsakul, the 36-year-old driver for the CEO of Belink Media, Krisana Thanomsab. His arrest is in connection to the theft of four antique royal photos during a house fire at his employer's mansion in May.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332121-man-arrested-for-theft-of-hundred-year-old-royal-photographs-during-a-house-fire/

 

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Burmeses woman admits to abandoning her newborn twins in Bangkok

 

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Police have identified an 18-year-old woman from Burma as the mother of two newborn twin boys, whose bodies were discovered in a garbage bin in Soi Phahonyothin 13, Bangkok, on July 3. A garbage collector initially found the twin's bodies at the back of his truck. The bodies, believed to be at about four to five months of gestation, were inside plastic bags among other trash.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332122-burmeses-woman-admits-to-abandoning-her-newborn-twins-in-bangkok/

 

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Man Found Hanging from Electricity Pole in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

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A well-dressed man was discovered dead, hanging from a high-voltage electricity pole, much to the shock of a local vendor who witnessed the disturbing scene. The vendor described the man as looking sad while drinking soda by himself.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332123-man-found-hanging-from-electricity-pole-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Thailand's Oldest Oilfield to Undergo Redevelopment Worth 300 Million Baht

 

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The Northern Petroleum Development Centre (NPDC) of Thailand's Defence Energy Department has announced a 300 million baht revamp for the country's oldest oilfield. The Fang Oilfield in Chiang Mai will be upgraded to meet Euro5 standards, which will allow it to produce a type of diesel with less sulphur that's safe for car engines. The current refinery produces high-sulphur diesel and fuel oil at a rate of 600 barrels per day, a rate insufficient for securing private sector investments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332124-thailands-oldest-oilfield-to-undergo-redevelopment-worth-300-million-baht/

 

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Japanese man apprehended for attacking and holding captive his Thai ex-girlfriend

 

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A Japanese man, identified as Ichiro, was arrested by Immigration Bureau officers in Thailand. He is accused of physically abusing and holding his Thai ex-girlfriend captive. Additionally, he overstayed his visa while evading arrest for a kidnapping case in Japan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332125-japanese-man-apprehended-for-attacking-and-holding-captive-his-thai-ex-girlfriend/

 

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Thai government supports Buriram graduates amidst cheating allegations

 

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The Thai government has strongly defended 40 graduates of Buriram Rajabhat University. These students are facing allegations of cheating in their exams for assistant teaching roles. Speculations have been fueled by the fact that the Education Minister, Permpoon Chidchob, hails from Buriram province, where the university is located.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332126-thai-government-supports-buriram-graduates-amidst-cheating-allegations/

 

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South Korea and Thailand Begin Discussions on Trade Agreement

 

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South Korea's Trade Ministry announced yesterday that it has begun talks with Thailand to set up an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). This move aims to boost trade and investment between the two countries. The South Korean team, led by Deputy Minister for FTA Negotiations, Roh Keon-ki, will be in discussions with his Thai equivalent, Chotima Iemsawasdikul, in Bangkok until tomorrow, according to a ministry spokesperson.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332127-south-korea-and-thailand-begin-discussions-on-trade-agreement/

 

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PM Srettha highlights key achievements in first year of office

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin asserted yesterday that his administration has made significant progress in its first year, countering criticisms from opposition parties and some dissatisfied members of the Pheu Thai Party. The Thai premier yesterday, July 9, emphasised that more accomplishments will become evident over time.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332130-pm-srettha-highlights-key-achievements-in-first-year-of-office/

 

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Police arrest Russian gang leader for sale of counterfeit passports

 

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Thai immigration officials apprehended the leader of a Russian gang involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit passports. The operation, which caused damages exceeding 30 million baht, had its manufacturing hub in the Dominican Republic before smuggling the fake documents into Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332131-police-arrest-russian-gang-leader-for-sale-of-counterfeit-passports/

 

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Oil smuggling fugitive escapes with politician’s help

 

 

Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers are seeking warrants for the arrests of six individuals allegedly involved in the brazen hijacking of three oil smuggling vessels from the Marine Police Division’s pier in Sattahip on June 11.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332132-oil-smuggling-fugitive-escapes-with-politician’s-help/

 

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Foreign man smashes car window and tries to assault Lao man

 

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A Laotian businessman demanded that a foreigner in the Isaan province of Udon Thani take responsibility for smashing his car window and attempting to punch him in the face.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332134-foreign-man-smashes-car-window-and-tries-to-assault-lao-man/

 

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