THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 30 July 2024

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In a startling turn of events, a 22-year-old Russian tourist has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, for allegedly exchanging counterfeit currency. 

 

Russian Tourist Apprehended in Phuket for Exchanging Counterfeit Currency

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334058-russian-tourist-apprehended-in-phuket-for-exchanging-counterfeit-currency/

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Outrage Sparked in Thailand Over Apple's 'Out of Office' Advert

 

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed gratitude to Apple for filming their latest ad in Thailand. According to a government representative, Thavisin believes the ad will enhance Thailand's global appeal and boost their tourism sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334098-outrage-sparked-in-thailand-over-apples-out-of-office-advert/

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Thai Language Seen as Vital National Symbol, Survey Shows

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A recent study sanctioned by Thailand's Ministry of Culture and carried out by Suan Dusit University reveals a powerful national pride for the Thai language. The survey, in line with National Thai Language Day 2024, shows that 71.22% of the 22,109 participants regard the Thai language as a key national symbol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334097-thai-language-seen-as-vital-national-symbol-survey-shows/

 

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Skeleton Found on Phuket Beach, Possibly an Indonesian Man
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket - Parts of a human skeleton were found on a beach in Wichit with authorities also finding a wallet possibly identifying the deceased as a young Indonesian fisherman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334117-skeleton-found-on-phuket-beach-possibly-an-indonesian-man/

 

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Fake Prosecutor Arrested While Lecturing Students in Full Uniform

 

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A man impersonating a prosecutor was arrested while surreptitiously giving a legal lecture to students. Yesterday, authorities apprehended Mr. Mongkol at a high school in Nonthaburi, exposing a long-standing guise of falsehood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334123-fake-prosecutor-arrested-while-lecturing-students-in-full-uniform/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM -Tuesday 30 July 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334124-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-30-july-2024/

 

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Thai wildlife rescuer remains comatose months after cobra bite

by Sarishti Arora

 

Picture courtesy of CNN official website

A Thai wildlife rescuer remains in a comatose state five months after being bitten by a king cobra. Nick Wildlife’s recent update reveals the extent of the challenges faced by Aun and his family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334127-thai-wildlife-rescuer-remains-comatose-months-after-cobra-bite/

 

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Thailand’s walking tourism boosts local culture, sustainability

by Sarishti Arora

 

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Walking tourism is increasingly popular as travellers seek to immerse themselves in local cultures and explore neighbourhoods more intimately.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334130-thailand’s-walking-tourism-boosts-local-culture-sustainability/

 

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Sirikanya Ready To Lead Move Forward If Party Is Dissolved
by TNR Staff 

 

 

MOVE FORWARD deputy leader-cum-MP Sirikanya Tansakul said today (July 29) if the Constitutional Court dissolves the party on Aug. 7 when it will deliver a ruling in a case filed by the Election Commission she is ready to lead this party which would move to a new camp if so nominated by the rank and file, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334132-sirikanya-ready-to-lead-move-forward-if-party-is-dissolved/

 

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MFP to lift the curtain: Bangkok gym gear scandal in the spotlight
by Bob Scott 

 

The Move Forward Party (MFP) called for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to disclose the results of its investigations into alleged corruption within a procurement programme for gym equipment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334133-mfp-to-lift-the-curtain-bangkok-gym-gear-scandal-in-the-spotlight/

 

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Thailand anticipates record 2.2 million Russian tourists in 2024
by Bob Scott

 

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Thailand’s tourism sector is set to witness a surge in Russian travellers, with projections indicating a record 2.2 million arrivals next year, buoyed by a new 60-day visa-free scheme. However, a shortage of aircraft in Russian airlines poses a challenge, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334134-thailand-anticipates-record-22-million-russian-tourists-in-2024/

 

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British man rescued after falling off cliff in northern Thailand
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Chiang Mai News

Tourist Police officers rescued a British man on Sunday who fell off a cliff at Pai Canyon in the northern province of Mae Hong Son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334136-british-man-rescued-after-falling-off-cliff-in-northern-thailand/

 

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Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Pattaya and Na Kluea
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

Heavy rain and strong winds battered the coastal areas of Pattaya and Na Kluea today, causing significant damage to property and infrastructure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334138-heavy-rain-strong-winds-wreak-havoc-in-pattaya-and-na-kluea/

 

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Chinese tourists accused of killing kitten with luggage
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Social Hunter 2022

Thai netizens condemned two foreign tourists for kicking and running their luggage over a kitten, leading to its death in Soi Phayanak near Ratchathewi BTS Station in Bangkok. The tourists were widely assumed to be Chinese.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334142-chinese-tourists-accused-of-killing-kitten-with-luggage/

 

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Elderly Man Dies in Phuket after Falling from Bike

 

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A 60-year-old man tragically lost his life early today when he fainted and fell from his bicycle while on his way for medication at Thalang Hospital in Phuket. The local police were informed of the incident around 6:50 am and soon arrived at the scene, together with an emergency medical unit from Thalang Hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334168-elderly-man-dies-in-phuket-after-falling-from-bike/

 

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Chinese Visitor Drowns After Late-Night Swim at Karon Beach

 

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A Chinese visitor, who vanished after a late-night swim at Karon Beach last Thursday, was discovered dead on rocks near Freedom Beach in Mueang district. A fisherman found the body on Friday morning, July 29.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334169-chinese-visitor-drowns-after-late-night-swim-at-karon-beach/

 

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Phuket Authorities Destroy Fish to Stop Threat from Blackchin Tilapia

 

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The potential threat of blackchin tilapia invading the waters of Phuket has prompted the destruction of 20 kilograms of the fish from local markets. An environmental group, Monsoon Garbage Thailand, was behind this initiative. They acted to minimize the ecological risk the fish could pose if it became a part of the island's water ecosystem.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334170-phuket-authorities-destroy-fish-to-stop-threat-from-blackchin-tilapia/

 

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Man with Knives Creates Havoc in Bangkok District

 

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A man holding two knives wreaked havoc in Bangkok's Prawet district by assaulting local residents. The Thai police are finding it challenging to catch him and have asked residents to stay on alert as they continue to address the crisis. This incident was reported in some detail on the Facebook page of Nakorn 45 Anuwat Phoampai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334171-man-with-knives-creates-havoc-in-bangkok-district/

 

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Thai Woman Alleges Police and Card Dealer Collusion in Gambling Scam

 

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A female gambler from Thailand is accusing the police and a card dealer of cheating her out of 800,000 baht. This is following a gambling raid in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok. The gambler, identified as May, has enlisted the services of a renowned lawyer, Ratchapon Sirisakhon, to help with her quest for justice. May unveiled the alleged scam during a press conference alongside her attorney on July 29.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334172-thai-woman-alleges-police-and-card-dealer-collusion-in-gambling-scam/

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Disabled Man in Bangkok Arrested for Hurling Stone at Car - video

 

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A woman in Bangkok recently warned motorists on social media after a disabled man threw a rock at her car on Banthat Thong Road, on July 28. According to several online users, this wasn't the man's first such incident, with similar occurrences previously taking place in the Silom area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334173-disabled-man-in-bangkok-arrested-for-hurling-stone-at-car-video/

 

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Thai woman killed by stray bullet after neighbours’ dog dispute

 

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Two Thai men engaged in a heated argument over a dog which led to the shooting and death of a 61 year old neighbour at a rented room in the southern province of Trang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334175-thai-woman-killed-by-stray-bullet-after-neighbours’-dog-dispute/

 

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Thai monk in southern Thailand accused of sexually abusing dogs

 

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A Thai monk, and acting abbot at a temple in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, denied bestiality and sexually abusing dogs, claiming the other two monks attempted to ruin his name.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334176-thai-monk-in-southern-thailand-accused-of-sexually-abusing-dogs/

 

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Neighbours come together for peace in Myanmar conflict

 

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Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa called on Myanmar’s neighbouring countries to strengthen their cooperation in encouraging all parties involved in Myanmar’s civil war to halt the ongoing conflict since the 2021 military coup.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334178-neighbours-come-together-for-peace-in-myanmar-conflict/

 

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Thailand businesses urged to adopt same-day delivery strategies

 

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Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urged Thai business operators to enhance their operating strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334179-thailand-businesses-urged-to-adopt-same-day-delivery-strategies/

 

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Big D Gerrard exposes taxi driver watching pornography

 

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Big D Gerrard encountered a taxi driver watching pornography in the car while stopped at a traffic light. The singer shared a video of the incident on TikTok, questioning how one would feel if their daughter had to ride in such a taxi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334180-big-d-gerrard-exposes-taxi-driver-watching-pornography/

 

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Drug-addicted Thai man beheads wife, claims ghost possessed her

 

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A drug-addicted Thai man beheaded his wife at their shared home in the Laplae district of the northern province of Uttaradit, claiming he killed a ghost, not his wife.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334181-drug-addicted-thai-man-beheads-wife-claims-ghost-possessed-her/

 

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Hospitalised boy gets final gift from dead father in northern Thailand

 

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A tear-jerking tragic event unfolded at a hospital, where a group of nurses and volunteers surprised a four year old child with a birthday cake and a final gift from his father, who had recently died in a road accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334183-hospitalised-boy-gets-final-gift-from-dead-father-in-northern-thailand/

 

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Thai woman sues Grab driver for drink driving, sexual harassment - video

 

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A Thai woman is seeking legal action against a Grab driver after he drank alcohol while driving and sexually harassed her. He later tried to enter her condo in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334186-thai-woman-sues-grab-driver-for-drink-driving-sexual-harassment-video/

 

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Majority of cybercrime victims in Thailand are working-age women

 

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The Royal Thai Police (RTP) revealed that over two-thirds of cybercrime victims are women, with most being of working age. From March 1, 2022, to June 30, this year, there were 575,507 online complaints, totalling 65.715 billion baht in damages, averaging over 80 million baht per day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334187-majority-of-cybercrime-victims-in-thailand-are-working-age-women/

 

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Foundation Searches for Homes for 28 Rescued Dogs Named After Thai Provinces

 

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The Voice Foundation is currently on a mission to find new homes for 28 dogs they recently rescued from a house in the Klong Samwa district. It was the home of their deceased owner.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334188-foundation-searches-for-homes-for-28-rescued-dogs-named-after-thai-provinces/