THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 25 July 2024

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Srettha Thavisin. File photo courtesy: NNT

 

The Constitutional Court has announced a verdict date of August 14 for an impeachment lawsuit against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The case could determine whether the Pheu Thai-affiliated leader remains in office.

 

Thai PM Faces Judgment Day Over Minister Nomination on Aug. 14

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333769-thai-pm-faces-judgment-day-over-minister-nomination-on-aug-14/

 

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Bangkok Ranked 30th in Global Tourist Risk Index by Forbes Advisor

 

Bangkok. File photo courtesy: Wikimedia

 

Bangkok has been spotlighted as the 30th most risky city for tourists in a recent assessment by Forbes Advisor, a renowned platform guiding consumer choices in various sectors including travel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333771-bangkok-ranked-30th-in-global-tourist-risk-index-by-forbes-advisor/

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Digital Wallet Scheme to Boost Thai Economy by "Whirlwinds"

 

Reference photo courtesy: Khaosod

 

The Thai government will introduce a new "digital wallet" scheme on August 1, aiming to invigorate the economy with a 450-billion baht initiative. The scheme will offer a one-time 10,000 baht benefit to an estimated 45 million eligible citizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333772-digital-wallet-scheme-to-boost-thai-economy-by-whirlwinds/

 

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“Passports for sale” billboard prompts clampdown

 

The Labour Ministry’s employment department has been ordered to conduct inspections in various areas nationwide, especially in industrial parks, to check for advertising billboards offering foreign passports for sale, similar to the one found in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333773-“passports-for-sale”-billboard-prompts-clampdown/

 

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Drug-fuelled British man torments partner over alleged affair: Jailed
by Puntid Tantivangphaisa

 

Photo courtesy of Daniel Hadfield Facebook via Manchester Evening News

A drug-fuelled thug from Oldham, Greater Manchester in the United Kingdom, accused his partner of having an affair with his father, turning her life into a nightmare.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333774-drug-fuelled-british-man-torments-partner-over-alleged-affair-jailed/

 

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Cannabis Controversy: Is Thailand Ready to Recriminalize Marijuana?

 

Anutin Charnvirakul supports the legalisation of Cannabis in Thailand. (FILE PHOTO)

 

A hundred years ago, cannabis was completely legal in Thailand and was widely used in food, medicine, and for making hemp fiber. Today, it is also legal, but this might change soon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333775-cannabis-controversy-is-thailand-ready-to-recriminalize-marijuana/

 

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Sky-high tourism boom: Thai-Chinese flights to double
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co Ltd (Aerothai) announced a dramatic increase in flights between Thailand and China. The number of annual flights is expected to double from under 100,000 to a staggering 200,000, thanks to a new mutual permanent visa waiver policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333776-sky-high-tourism-boom-thai-chinese-flights-to-double/

 

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Thai man loses 125K gold necklace to woman on dating app
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

A Thai man lost a gold necklace worth over 125,000 baht to a woman he met on a dating app after meeting her at a hotel in the Isaan province of Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333777-thai-man-loses-125k-gold-necklace-to-woman-on-dating-app/

 

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Koh Panyi vendors slammed for fleecing South Korean YouTubers
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via YouTube/ 컬렌 Cullen HateBerry

Thai netizens condemned local vendors on Koh Panyi, an island in the southern province of Phang Nga, for overcharging two South Korean YouTubers. Some netizens claimed that the island locals also overcharged domestic tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333778-koh-panyi-vendors-slammed-for-fleecing-south-korean-youtubers/

 

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Hong Kong model stabbed to death in Bangkok apartment
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Handout via South China Morning Post

A 24 year old Eurasian model from Hong Kong was found brutally stabbed to death in her Bangkok apartment. Thai media reports indicate that the young woman, who held a Swiss passport, was discovered last Thursday evening, July 18, after neighbours reported hearing screams around 6.15pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333779-hong-kong-model-stabbed-to-death-in-bangkok-apartment/

 

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2 Thai men wanted for dumping body of infant at Bangkok temple
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ นสพ.นินจาบางกอก

Police are searching for two Thai men who left a foam box containing the frozen body of an infant girl at Phai Liang Temple in Soi Petchkasem 101 in the Nong Khaem district of Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333780-2-thai-men-wanted-for-dumping-body-of-infant-at-bangkok-temple/

 

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Thai man arrested for raping his Thai-British half-sister
by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Channel 7

Police in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen arrested a Thai man who raped his younger half-sister in February last year. He subsequently went into hiding, evading arrest, after the despicable deed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333781-thai-man-arrested-for-raping-his-thai-british-half-sister/

 

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Politics in play: Golf outing sparks denials of secret deals by Thai parties

by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Maynatchira Instagram account

 

Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party have refuted claims of any secret agreements after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul were seen playing golf together at a resort in Nakhon Ratchasima over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333782-politics-in-play-golf-outing-sparks-denials-of-secret-deals-by-thai-parties/

 

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Is Anutin Thailand's Prospective Next Prime Minister?

 

Anutin Charnvirakul. Picture courtesy. Bhumjaithai

 

Thailand’s political scene is crackling with anticipation as the Constitutional Court gets ready to rule on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s qualifications next month. The court’s decision, due on August 14, could potentially reshape the country’s leadership, with Srettha possibly being removed from office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333784-is-anutin-thailands-prospective-next-prime-minister/

 

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Fire at Pathum Thani warehouse spreads to seven others
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Fire at Pathum Thani warehouse spreads to seven others. Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

A fire broke out at a furniture manufacturing company’s warehouse, spreading to seven adjacent warehouses. The incident, occurring yesterday, is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit as workers had left for the day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333785-fire-at-pathum-thani-warehouse-spreads-to-seven-others/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 25 July 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333788-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-25-july-2024/

 

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Thailand's Visa-Free Policy Draws Record Tourist Numbers from Taiwan, India

 

Picture courtesy: Positioning

 

Thailand anticipates a record influx of tourists from Taiwan and India this year, thanks to its recent visa-free policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333790-thailands-visa-free-policy-draws-record-tourist-numbers-from-taiwan-india/

 

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Thailand Seeks Egypt and Israel's Assistance to Free Thai Hostages

 

Gaza humanitarian crisis. Reference picture courtesy: Wilipedia

 

Vice Foreign Minister Russ Jalichandra is urging support from both Egypt and Israel to secure the release of the remaining six Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Over the weekend, Russ held strategic discussions in Cairo and Jerusalem.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333792-thailand-seeks-egypt-and-israels-assistance-to-free-thai-hostages/

 

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Advanced Satellite Testing Center Opened in Chonburi
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is advancing its space ambitions through the Satellite Assembly Integration and Testing Center (AIT) located at the Space Inspirium in Sriracha district, Chonburi province. Managed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the AIT center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a clean room and test bench for satellite research and development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333794-advanced-satellite-testing-center-opened-in-chonburi/

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Brit holidaying in Thailand receive news of parents’ death in UK
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Brit holidaying in Thailand receive news of parents’ death in UK. Photo courtesy of Lewis Barton Facebook

A 21 year old Brit holidaying in Thailand received the horrifying news that his parents had died in a tragic crash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333798-brit-holidaying-in-thailand-receive-news-of-parents’-death-in-uk/

 

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Man arrested for using Butter Bear profile to exploit children
by Bright Choomanee 

 

Man arrested for using Butter Bear profile to exploit children. Picture courtesy of Thairath

A 51 year old man has been arrested for using the profile of Butter Bear to deceive a 12 year old girl into recording explicit videos. Police discovered multiple victims, with some having been threatened for as long as five years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333801-man-arrested-for-using-butter-bear-profile-to-exploit-children/

 

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Heavy rainfall and high sea waves expected across Thailand
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of NOAA, Unsplash

Monsoons have covered the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, leading to heavy rainfall in the north, east, and Bangkok. High sea waves are expected, and sailors are advised to exercise caution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333804-heavy-rainfall-and-high-sea-waves-expected-across-thailand/

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Bangkok drug raids target 237 locations in Ladprao area
by Bright Choomanee

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

Police executed the seventh phase of the Clip the Wings of Drug Dealers operation in Bangkok, targeting 237 locations, with a primary focus on the Ladprao area. This effort kicked off early this morning, aiming to tackle drug-related issues in the community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333805-bangkok-drug-raids-target-237-locations-in-ladprao-area/

 

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Woman clings to car bonnet in dramatic hit-and-run incident (video)
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

A dramatic incident unfolded today as a white Honda Brio was involved in a hit-and-run, prompting a woman to cling to the car’s bonnet while screaming for help. Despite her pleas, the driver sped off, causing panic on the streets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333806-woman-clings-to-car-bonnet-in-dramatic-hit-and-run-incident-video/

 

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Reporter and villa executive resolve dispute on Koh Samui
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A dispute between a reporter and a luxury villa executive on Koh Samui island has been amicably resolved following a threatening incident during a construction inspection. The resolution came after both parties met to discuss the matter, leading to an apology and forgiveness.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333807-reporter-and-villa-executive-resolve-dispute-on-koh-samui/

 

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Engineer injured in fall at Pattaya shopping mall
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

A female engineer inspecting the steel framework of a well-known shopping mall fell through a broken ceiling panel, landing painfully on the floor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333809-engineer-injured-in-fall-at-pattaya-shopping-mall/

 

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Thai woman arrested for knife-point robbery at Chon Buri store
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เคลียร์ ชัด ชัด

Police arrested a Thai woman yesterday after she robbed a convenience store in Chon Buri province and threatened a worker with a knife on July 22.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333810-thai-woman-arrested-for-knife-point-robbery-at-chon-buri-store/

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Thai man at risk of losing eyesight after being mauled by a bear
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

A Thai man risks losing his eyesight after a bear attacked him on his plantation on Tuesday in the central province of Nakhon Nayok resulting in severe injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333813-thai-man-at-risk-of-losing-eyesight-after-being-mauled-by-a-bear/

 

Locals in the Pak Plee district of Nakhon Nayok reported the discovery of a b

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