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Thailand Live Friday 19 July 2024

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, declared his opposition to Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin‘s policy to reclassify cannabis as a Narcotics Category 5 drug.


Deputy PM Anutin opposes PM Srettha’s cannabis reclassification

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Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333263-deputy-pm-anutin-opposes-pm-srettha’s-cannabis-reclassification/

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Thai Airways Among World's Top Ten Airlines in 2024

 

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Thai Airways has clinched the No.8 spot on Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2024, placing it among the top ten airlines globally. The rankings, announced today, reflect votes from international travellers who rated various aspects of airline performance, including comfort, service quality, and operational efficiency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333244-thai-airways-among-worlds-top-ten-airlines-in-2024/

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Journalist in Samui Threatened with Violence Over Luxury Villa Report

 

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A Channel 7 journalist in Koh Samui filed a complaint after being threatened by the owner of a luxury villa project. The incident occurred following the journalist’s report on potential irregularities in the construction permits for the villas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333299-journalist-in-samui-threatened-with-violence-over-luxury-villa-report/

 

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Thailand Warns Public on Dangers of Cyanide Possession

 

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The Thai Justice Ministry has issued a stern warning to the public about the severe legal and health risks associated with the unauthorized possession of cyanide. This announcement arises from a recent violent incident in Bangkok where cyanide was found at the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333300-thailand-warns-public-on-dangers-of-cyanide-possession/

 

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Thai Teen Fatally Stabbed Over Love Triangle

 

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In a tragic turn of events, a 15-year-old boy named Sarawut was stabbed to death yesterday in the central province of Pathum Thani, Thailand. The incident, believed to be the outcome of a love triangle, saw a 16-year-old suspect later turn himself in to the authorities.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1333302-thai-teen-fatally-stabbed-over-love-triangle/

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Thai AirAsia X to move all flight operations back to Don Mueang Airport from 1 October 2024


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BANGKOK - In support of the Government's plan to establish Thailand as a regional aviation hub and to provide better and seamless connectivity to its guests, Thai AirAsia X (XJ) will be relocating all of its flight operations to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) starting 1 October 2024. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333318-thai-airasia-x-to-move-all-flight-operations-back-to-don-mueang-airport-from-1-october-2024/

 

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Thai man arrested for gold necklace theft after 4-hour standoff
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Police arrested a Thai man at an apartment in the central province of Samut Sakhon for the theft of a gold necklace worth nearly 130,000 baht, following a four-hour police operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333324-thai-man-arrested-for-gold-necklace-theft-after-4-hour-standoff/

 

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Vietnamese murder-suicide: Cryptic letter found, tour guide questioned
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Police discovered a suspicious message written in Chinese on the phone of the alleged killer of the Vietnamese nationals poisoned in a Bangkok hotel. A Vietnamese tour guide who bought medicine for one of the deceased is also under suspicion and is currently being questioned by police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333330-vietnamese-murder-suicide-cryptic-letter-found-tour-guide-questioned/

 

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Irish footballer fights for his life after bike crash in Thailand
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An Irish footballer from Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, is battling for his life after a catastrophic cycling accident in Thailand. The horrific crash on Saturday, July 13, left the Tramore Athletic Football Club goalkeeper with severe injuries, prompting an outpouring of support that has raised over 46,000 euros (around 1 million baht) in just hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333335-irish-footballer-fights-for-his-life-after-bike-crash-in-thailand/

 

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Thai Man's Strange Behavior with Cows Linked to Marijuana Use

 

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A Thai woman reached out to the police concerned about her son's eccentric behavior following his use of marijuana, as she caught him talking to a cow. The son seemed to be hallucinating and was seen interacting with a cow and its newborn calf. Officers from the Mueang Chai Nat Police Station reacted promptly to assess the situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333351-thai-mans-strange-behavior-with-cows-linked-to-marijuana-use/

 

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Thai Teen Dies Making Homemade Bomb in Isaan

 

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A 16-year-old Thai boy died while attempting to construct a homemade bomb in his friend's house in the Surin province of Isaan. The teenager, known only as A, was discovered dead around 11:40 am on Tuesday, July 16, outside his friend's house in the Khwao Sinrin district. Police from Khwao Sinrin were summoned to investigate the reason for the death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333353-thai-teen-dies-making-homemade-bomb-in-isaan/

 

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Surge in rabies cases among livestock including cows in Northeast Thailand raises alarms

 

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Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a rise in rabies cases, particularly among cattle in the Northeast region. Health authorities are emphasising the critical need for vigilance and precautionary measures as they monitor the situation closely.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333355-surge-in-rabies-cases-among-livestock-including-cows-in-northeast-thailand-raises-alarms/

 

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Ex-official kills sub-district head in a Phitsanulok murder-suicide

 

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A tragic incident unfolded during a local celebration as an ex-assistant village headman fatally shot a female sub-district head before taking his own life at a fruit market in Phitsanulok province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333356-ex-official-kills-sub-district-head-in-a-phitsanulok-murder-suicide/

 

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4th female Supreme Court president in Thai history to be appointed

 

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Chanakarn Theeravechpolkul is set to become the 4th female president of Thailand’s Supreme Court on October 1. This historic appointment marks a dramatic reversal in the traditionally male-dominated judiciary.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333357-4th-female-supreme-court-president-in-thai-history-to-be-appointed/

 

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House approves 122 billion baht digital wallet scheme budget

 

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The House of Representatives approved a supplementary bill to increase the budget for the current fiscal year by 122 billion baht, in a vote held late yesterday. This additional funding aims to partially finance the government’s digital wallet handout scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333360-house-approves-122-billion-baht-digital-wallet-scheme-budget/

 

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South Korean man faces jail for hiding illegal Thai worker’s body

 

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A South Korean court sentenced a pig farm owner to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for concealing the body of a Thai worker who had been working illegally at the farm for 10 years and died last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333361-south-korean-man-faces-jail-for-hiding-illegal-thai-worker’s-body/

 

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Thai Man Cautions Motorists to Beware of Organised Accidents and Extortion

 

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A Thai citizen is alerting drivers in Udon Thani's Isaan province about two individuals who are fraudulently staging accidents to demand money. In a situation where he refused to pay 30,000 baht, they assaulted him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333362-thai-man-cautions-motorists-to-beware-of-organised-accidents-and-extortion/

 

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Woman finds metal piece in crispy pork meal; Bangkok stall owner shows indifference

 

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A woman was taken aback at a Bangkok eatery after chancing upon a metal piece in her crispy pork meal. It was disappointing that when she notified the stall owner, her concerns were brushed aside without an apology.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333363-woman-finds-metal-piece-in-crispy-pork-meal-bangkok-stall-owner-shows-indifference/

 

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Pattaya City Launches Art Contest: Uncovering Budding Artists

 

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The Pattaya City Cultural Council recently kicked off the much-awaited Pattaya City Visual Arts Contest 2024, aimed at boosting cultural growth and preservation. This year's vibrant theme, Pattaya: A Way of Colours, is set to spark the creativity of up-and-coming artists, regardless of their age or background.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333364-pattaya-city-launches-art-contest-uncovering-budding-artists/

 

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