THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 24 July 2024

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Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has announced that the country will attempt to control cannabis use through laws, rather than reverting to categorizing it as a narcotic. This comes as a change in policy direction.

 

Thailand to Control Cannabis Use through Laws, Not by Re-categorising it as a Narcotic

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333650-thailand-to-control-cannabis-use-through-laws-not-by-re-categorising-it-as-a-narcotic/

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Australian Father Seeks Help to Find Missing Son in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – An Australian father is urgently seeking assistance to locate his missing son, who is believed to be in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333687-australian-father-seeks-help-to-find-missing-son-in-phuket/

 

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Thai Teen Defends Mother, Lynches Drug Addict

 

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In a shocking incident in Thailand's Ayutthaya province, a teenage boy and local residents lynched a drug addict following an attempted rape. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333688-thai-teen-defends-mother-lynches-drug-addict/

 

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Second Chinese-Language Billboard Ad Emerges In Thailand

 

Chinese billboard ad. Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

In an unexpected turn of events, another large Chinese-language billboard has emerged, this time in Prachinburi, drawing significant public attention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333689-second-chinese-language-billboard-ad-emerges-in-thailand/

 

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Hot-Tempered Neighbour Slaps Teenager For Unfriending Him On Facebook
by TNR Staff

 

An image illustrating the assault on the teenage girl Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A TEENAGE girl who was wearing her school uniform was this morning slapped in her house by a neighbour because he was angry at her for having unfriended him on Facebook, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333690-hot-tempered-neighbour-slaps-teenager-for-unfriending-him-on-facebook/

 

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Cabinet maintains current electricity and diesel prices

 

The Cabinet endorsed the Ministry of Energy’s proposal today, to maintain the electricity price for September through December at 4.18 baht/unit for households and businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333692-cabinet-maintains-current-electricity-and-diesel-prices/

 

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Tragic Boat Collision in Surat Thani: One Fatality Reported
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Kusol Sattha Surat Thani Foundation/ Surat Tongrod

Surat Thani– A tragic accident occurred on Monday night (July 22nd) when a tour boat collided with a hospital medical boat near Pha Ngan Island, close to Samui Island. The incident resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333693-tragic-boat-collision-in-surat-thani-one-fatality-reported/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 24 July 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333694-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-24-july-2024/

 

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Knife Attack in Phetchaburi Leaves Three Injured

 

Knife attack in Phetchaburi. Picture courtesy: MGR

 

Two men are on the run after a brutal knife attack in Phetchaburi that left a woman and two others injured. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333698- knife-attack-in-phetchaburi-leaves-three-injured/

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Chinese woman arrested over illegal passport ad in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: Matichon

 

A Chinese woman has been detained by Royal Thai Police (RTP) for her involvement in placing a controversial advertisement promoting passport services for relocating to another country in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333699-chinese-woman-arrested-over-illegal-passport-ad-in-thailand/

 

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Thai teen attacked by neighbour after unfriending on Facebook
by Sarishti Arora

 

Picture courtesy of Pixabay from pexels.com

A 14 year old girl was attacked by a neighbour at her home after unfriending them on Facebook. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the minors involved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333690-hot-tempered-neighbour-slaps-teenager-for-unfriending-him-on-facebook/?do=findComment&comment=19088419

 

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Digital Wallet Scheme: Over 1 Million Vendors Join

 

Reference picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to provide further details on the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme today. According to a government statement issued yesterday, over 1 million shops and vendors have registered to participate in the initiative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333701-digital-wallet-scheme-over-1-million-vendors-join/

 

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Thai woman visits 2 jailed ex-boyfriends who stab her over jealousy
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via DailyNewssth

A Thai woman stabbed in the chest by two of her ex-boyfriends visited Phetchaburi Provincial Court to visit them after their arrest, admitting she still loved them. Her current boyfriend, who was cut on his ear, was not aware of the visit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333698- knife-attack-in-phetchaburi-leaves-three-injured/?do=findComment&comment=19088598

 

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Missing Australian man found in Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Sonny Rhyl on Facebook via Daily Mail UK

An Australian man who had been missing for two weeks in Thailand has been found but he refuses to speak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333687-australian-father-seeks-help-to-find-missing-son-in-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=19088625

 

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Teen Killed and Father Injured in Saraburi Home Attack

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod online

 

A tragic incident in Saraburi has resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy with his throat slashed and severe injuries to his 40-year-old father. Police are intensifying their investigation into the case and have summoned family members for questioning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333703-teen-killed-and-father-injured-in-saraburi-home-attack/

 

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Marijuana U-Turn Stirs Debate on Leadership in Thailand

 

Thepthai Senapong. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In a surprising turn of events, Thailand's Interior Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader, Anutin Charnvirakil, stated yesterday (23rd July) that the government would pivot towards legislating marijuana for medical use, retracting its earlier intention to re-criminalise the plant by the year's end. This sudden shift has prompted former MP Thepthai Senapong to question the actual influence behind the nation's leadership.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333704-marijuana-u-turn-stirs-debate-on-leadership-in-thailand/

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Myanmar chef murder suspect arrested in Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young man has been arrested for the murder of a 46 year old Myanmar chef, whose body was discovered after two days in a rented room in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333707-myanmar-chef-murder-suspect-arrested-in-bangkok/

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Motorcycle sales fall 10% as Thai Honda faces sluggish market
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill
 

Motorcycle sales dipped by 10% year-on-year during the first half of the year, affecting major players like Thai Honda Co, a leading motorcycle manufacturer and distributor, which is grappling with a sluggish market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333709-motorcycle-sales-fall-10-as-thai-honda-faces-sluggish-market/

 

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Phuket canal blackened by boat engine soot, not oil spill
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of PR Phuket

Black water in Klong Tha Jeen, located on the east side of Phuket Town, was traced back to soot from a boat engine, according to the Phuket Marine Office. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333714-phuket-canal-blackened-by-boat-engine-soot-not-oil-spill/

 

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