THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 27 July 2024

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The government estimates that over 5 million domestic tourists will travel within Thailand during the long weekend in July 2024, generating more than 18 billion Baht in economic activity.

 

Over 5 Million Domestic Tourists Expected During July Long Holidays in Thailand

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333939-over-5-million-domestic-tourists-expected-during-july-long-holidays-in-thailand/

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Swedish Couple Gets Sacred Tattoos in Thailand for Luck and Prosperity

 

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A Swedish pair received sacred tattoos on their hands in a traditional ceremony at the Wat Sawang Arom temple in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, for good fortune and success. They also prayed to Thao Wessuwan, a deity known for granting blessings and revealing lucky numbers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333927-swedish-couple-gets-sacred-tattoos-in-thailand-for-luck-and-prosperity/

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Thaksin Says He's Too Old to Run for PM Again at 75

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared he is too old to return to Thailand’s top political post. Despite his retirement from active politics, Thaksin hinted he might still guide his daughter, Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn, but only in a private and advisory capacity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333953-thaksin-says-hes-too-old-to-run-for-pm-again-at-75/

 

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Biothai Links Thai Farm to Blackchin Tilapia Spread

 

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The Biothai Foundation has revealed striking claims regarding the rapid proliferation of the Blackchin tilapia fish species in Thailand, asserting that the invasive spread can be linked to a single source: the Yeesarn fish farm in Samut Sakhon’s Ampawa district, operated by Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333955-biothai-links-thai-farm-to-blackchin-tilapia-spread/#google_vignette

 

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Passport Sales Arrest Sparks Thai PM's Crackdown on Gray Capital

 

Billboard in Bangkok. Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered a strict crackdown on gray capital operations following the shocking discovery of a billboard at Huai Khwang intersection advertising the sale of passports from four countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333957-passport-sales-arrest-sparks-thai-pms-crackdown-on-gray-capital/

 

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Thaksin Unfazed by Impeachment Case Against PM Srettha

 

Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai prime minister and influential political figure, reassured reporters today that he feels no concern regarding the impeachment lawsuit filed against current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333958-thaksin-unfazed-by-impeachment-case-against-pm-srettha/

 

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Thailand’s economy to grow 2.7% this year
by Sarishti Arora

 

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Thailand’s economy is projected to grow 2.7% this year, an increase from the previous forecast of 2.4%, driven by higher foreign tourist arrivals and stronger exports, according to the Ministry of Finance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333961-thailand’s-economy-to-grow-27-this-year/

 

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Thai Airways extends engine contract with GE Aerospace

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Thai Airways (THAI) has just inked a six-year extension with GE Aerospace for their TrueChoice service, ensuring the top-notch maintenance, repair, and overhaul of its GE90 engine-powered Boeing 777 fleet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333964-thai-airways-extends-engine-contract-with-ge-aerospace/

 

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Elderly woman killed at zebra crossing in Pathum Thani
Photo of Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A young man driving a Toyota Corolla Cross hit an elderly woman at a zebra crossing in Pathum Thani province, resulting in her death. The victim was a close relative of a local Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) member, causing deep sorrow for the family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333965-elderly-woman-killed-at-zebra-crossing-in-pathum-thani/

 

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One Person Dies, Five Others Injured after Pickup Truck Crashed into Motorbike in Thalan

 

 

Thalang – One person has died and five people have been injured after a pickup truck crashed into a motorbike and a power pole near a market in the Thep Krasattri sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333967-one-person-dies-five-others-injured-after-pickup-truck-crashed-into-motorbike-in-thalang/

 

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Three American Bully dogs maul 70-year-old man to death

 

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In a shocking incident in Khon Kaen, Thailand, three American Bully dogs fatally mauled a 70-year-old man, Mr. Lek Sipak, on the night of July 24th. The tragedy struck in a small village situated in Phu Wiang District, sending ripples of grief and shock through the community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1333969-three-american-bully-dogs-maul-70-year-old-man-to-death/

 

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Thai man rescued after two years of abuse by employers
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

A Thai man has been rescued and hospitalised after enduring two years of severe abuse and torture at the hands of his employers, a husband and wife, due to his inability to meet their sales targets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333970-thai-man-rescued-after-two-years-of-abuse-by-employers/

 

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