THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 17 July 2024

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Six Vietnamese individuals were discovered dead inside a Bangkok hotel room on Tuesday evening, leading to a police investigation.

 

Six Vietnamese Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel Room

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333115-six-vietnamese-found-dead-in-bangkok-hotel-room/

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Iranian man and his Thai wife murdered in Pattaya

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A 64-year-old man from Iran and his Thai wife were brutally killed in their restaurant in Pattaya on July 16th, 2024. This devastating news was reported to the Pattaya Police Station around 12:06 PM by Pol. Col. Navin Thirawit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333104-double-homicide-shocks-pattaya-restaurant-owners-found-dead/

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Teen Brutally Attacked by Ex-Boyfriend in Chon Buri

 

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CHON BURI - A 17-year-old girl, known as A, was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend. The frenzied assault, involving a knife, led to severe injuries, including the amputation of her ears and a finger. Her mother, Malisorn, is now fervently seeking justice and compensation for her daughter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333123-teen-brutally-attacked-by-ex-boyfriend-in-chon-buri/

 

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10% of Thais Engage in Heavy Drinking, Report Finds

 

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A recent report by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has uncovered a worrying trend: about 10% of Thailand's population, which translates to roughly 5.73 million individuals, have engaged in heavy drinking over the past year. Regions in the North and Northeast hold the highest rates of excessive alcohol consumption.

 

Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333124-10-of-thais-engage-in-heavy-drinking-report-finds/

 

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Retirement Lottery Receives Thai Cabinet Approval

 

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The government's draft plan to initiate a pension lottery has received cabinet approval, marking a significant development for future retirees across the nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333125-retirement-lottery-receives-thai-cabinet-approval/

 

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Electrical Transformer Explosion Leaves Foreign Tourist Stuck in Pattaya Condo Elevator
By Adam Judd

 

Pattaya-Late last night, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an electrical transformer explosion caused chaos in a luxury condominium in Pattaya. A young female foreign tourist found themselves trapped inside an elevator for over 20 minutes as a result of the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333127-electrical-transformer-explosion-leaves-foreign-tourist-stuck-in-pattaya-condo-elevator/

 

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Thai Rice Department Scandal: Five Charged with Extortion

 

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Police have completed their investigation into a high-profile extortion case, involving the Director-General of Thailand’s Rice Department, Nattakit Kongthip.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1333128-thai-rice-department-scandal-five-charged-with-extortion/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 17 July 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333130-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-17-july-2024/

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Police Investigate 6 Deaths in Bangkok Hotel, Inspect 8 Suitcases

 

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Police investigate the deaths of six Vietnamese tourists found in a hotel in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong area. The investigation saw intense overnight efforts by police, questioning five witnesses, including relatives and embassy staff, and inspecting the deceased’s belongings for clues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333132-police-investigate-6-deaths-in-bangkok-hotel-inspect-8-suitcases/

 

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Six Bodies Discovered at Luxury Hotel: Detailed Timeline Revealed

 

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Tragedy struck on July 16, 2024, when six bodies were found in a luxury hotel room in central Bangkok. The shocking discovery has left authorities scrambling to piece together the events leading up to their deaths. Initially, a mysterious powder was found in a tea cup, suggesting possible poisoning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333132-police-investigate-6-deaths-in-bangkok-hotel-inspect-8-suitcases/

 

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Anutin Urges Patience on Hotel Deaths, Awaits Autopsy Results

 

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On the late evening of 16 July 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the media following a distressing incident where six foreign tourists were found dead in a luxury hotel in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333137-anutin-urges-patience-on-hotel-deaths-awaits-autopsy-results/

 

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Chiang Mai earthquake causes tremors, no major damage

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, causing noticeable tremors but no reported injuries or significant damage to buildings. Local officials have been instructed to conduct thorough inspections of the area to assess potential impacts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333138-chiang-mai-earthquake-causes-tremors-no-major-damage/

 

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Thai PM Denies Terrorism Link to Hotel Deaths, FBI Sends Team

 

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today addressed the deaths of six Vietnamese-Americans found at a prominent hotel in Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong district, asserting that initial findings suggest it is an internal matter, not related to terrorism. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333139-thai-pm-denies-terrorism-link-to-hotel-deaths-fbi-sends-team/

 

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Cyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 6 Vietnamese nationals
by Petch Petpailin 

 

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A Thai academic suspects that cyanide poisoning may have been used in the deaths of six Vietnamese nationals at a hotel in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333140-cyanide-poisoning-suspected-in-deaths-of-6-vietnamese-nationals/

 

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Burmese man wanted for murder of Iranian-Thai couple in Pattaya
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Police in Pattaya are searching for a Burmese man suspected of murdering his employees, an Iranian man and his Thai wife. Their bodies were discovered in a bedroom above their Iranian restaurant on July 16.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333146-burmese-man-wanted-for-murder-of-iranian-thai-couple-in-pattaya/

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Thai AirAsia Seeks Government Aid Amidst Falling Travel Demand

 

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Thai AirAsia is seeing lower demand in the second and third quarters of 2024 after a strong market in 2023. The company's CEO, Santisuk Klongchaiya, says government intervention is needed to help revive the stagnant local purchasing power.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333159-thai-airasia-seeks-government-aid-amidst-falling-travel-demand/

 

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Murder-suicide: 6 Vietnamese deaths linked to 10 million baht debt

 

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Following the suspicious deaths of six Vietnamese nationals at a hotel in Bangkok, Thai police discovered that one of the deceased, a Vietnamese-American woman, allegedly poisoned her friends before committing suicide with the toxin over a 10 million baht debt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333115-six-vietnamese-found-dead-in-bangkok-hotel-room/?do=findComment&comment=19072149

 

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Chinese influencer murder suspect arrested in Macau

 

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A suspect linked to the alleged murder of Chinese influencer Yan Ruimin has been arrested in Macau, ensnared by a pawnshop scam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332921-decomposed-body-of-woman-found-ties-to-missing-chinese-student/?do=findComment&comment=19072158

 

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Thailand’s industrial sentiment hits two-year low amid political strife

 

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Thailand’s industrial sentiment index experienced a decline for the third consecutive month in June, reaching its lowest point in two years, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The drop is attributed to a sluggish economy, weak demand, and increasing bad debt problems.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333165-thailand’s-industrial-sentiment-hits-two-year-low-amid-political-strife/

 

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Thai Finance Ministry pledges market confidence amid scandal

 

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Thailand’s Finance Ministry vows to restore confidence in the Thai capital market following allegations of fraud involving former executives of Energy Absolute (EA), a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333166-thai-finance-ministry-pledges-market-confidence-amid-scandal/

 

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Thai tourism must shift to supply-driven strategy for 2025, says TAT

 

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The Thai tourism industry must adopt a supply-driven strategy to enhance its competitiveness, according to the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The TAT outlined its marketing direction for 2025, aiming to increase revenue by 7.5% from 2024, targeting 39 million foreign arrivals and 205 million domestic trips. This figure is a revision from the 220 million trips projected last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333167-thai-tourism-must-shift-to-supply-driven-strategy-for-2025-says-tat/

 

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Thailand expects 42 billion boost from French tourists post-Olympics

 

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The Paris Olympic Games are projected to draw fewer visitors than initially expected, prompting the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to anticipate a resurgence in the French market post-event. The TAT forecasts 42 billion baht in revenue from French tourists in 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333168-thailand-expects-42-billion-boost-from-french-tourists-post-olympics/

 

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Thailand plans to increase exports through soft power in China and Hong Kong

 

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Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is working to increase exports by targeting markets in China and Hong Kong. They plan to promote a variety of Thai products - including food, fashion, and films. Phusit Ratanakul Seriroengrit, the Director-General of DITP, announced this initiative on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333169-thailand-plans-to-increase-exports-through-soft-power-in-china-and-hong-kong/

 

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Bangkok police arrested Thai woman for illegally trafficking underage girls

 

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A 22-year-old Thai woman has been arrested in Bangkok for her alleged involvement in trafficking underage girls for prostitution in a known local hotel. Among the victims was a 14-year-old girl who is currently receiving support from the police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333170-bangkok-police-arrested-thai-woman-for-illegally-trafficking-underage-girls/

 

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BEM Secures Project for Orange Line Western Route Worth 140 Billion Baht

 

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The Thai government has given the green light to Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to start working on the western route project of the Orange Line transit system. This was announced by government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333172-bem-secures-project-for-orange-line-western-route-worth-140-billion-baht/

 

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Alleged Rape by Thai Tattoo Artist Leads to Client's Suicide Attempt

 

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A mother in Thailand is seeking justice for her 20-year-old daughter, who attempted to take her own life after being sexually assaulted by a tattoo artist in Bangkok. Her daughter is currently in critical condition and the accused has not been arrested.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333174-alleged-rape-by-thai-tattoo-artist-leads-to-clients-suicide-attempt/

 

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Siblings Sentenced for Extorting Monk Over Intimate Photos

 

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A woman and her brother were sentenced today in the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court due to their extortion and coercion of a famous monk, extracting over 300,000 baht from him. Despite their remorse, the court ordered prison sentences for the siblings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333175-siblings-sentenced-for-extorting-monk-over-intimate-photos/

 

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13-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Repeated Sexual Assaults by Temple Head

 

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A 13-year-old Thai boy alerted his family after enduring repeated sexual assaults from the head of a temple in Nakhon Phanom, in the Isaan province. The child kept the incidents a secret as he wished to continue his education at the temple.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333177-13-year-old-boy-rescued-after-repeated-sexual-assaults-by-temple-head/

 

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Myanmar Civil War Increases Sea Trade Activity at Thailand’s Ranong Port

 

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Due to the civil war in Myanmar, goods are now being shipped via maritime routes, which has increased activity at Ranong Port in Thailand. This could be a significant benefit to the government's Land Bridge project. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri explained that conflict in Myanmar has disrupted overland trade, pushing business owners to ship their goods from Ranong Port instead of land routes through Tak’s Mae Sot district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333178-myanmar-civil-war-increases-sea-trade-activity-at-thailand’s-ranong-port/

 

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Beach horror: Lower body find sends shockwaves in central Thailand

 

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A hotel employee yesterday discovered the lower part of a human body on Laem Sadet Beach in the central province of Chanthaburi. Police are struggling to identify the deceased due to the missing upper half, including the head.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333179-beach-horror-lower-body-find-sends-shockwaves-in-central-thailand/