THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 August 2024

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Royal Thai Police launched an operation titled Crackdown on Illegal Vehicles Flooding the City, leading to the search of four locations and the discovery of over 2,000 fake registrations, including a single registration number used on 26 vehicles.

 

Crackdown reveals 2,000 fake vehicle registrations in Thailand

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Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334309-crackdown-reveals-2000-fake-vehicle-registrations-in-thailand/

 

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Ex-PM Thaksin’s Dubai dreams dashed: Medical treatment declined

 

 

The Criminal Court dashed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s hopes of jetting off to Dubai for medical treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334307-ex-pm-thaksin’s-dubai-dreams-dashed-medical-treatment-declined/

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UAE Tourists Attacked by Motorcycle Taxi Driver in Patong

 

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Patong Police have yet to confirm their course of action regarding a motorcycle taxi driver who attacked two tourists from the United Arab Emirates. The assault occurred in Soi Saen Sabai on July 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334299-uae-tourists-attacked-by-motorcycle-taxi-driver-in-patong/

 

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Thai Court Denies Thaksin Shinawatras Request to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

On July 31st, 2024, Thai national media reported that on July 27th, Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, a defendant in a Section 112 lèse-majesté case, requested permission to travel abroad. The court scheduled a hearing on the request for July 30th, and issued a ruling on the same day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334307-ex-pm-thaksin’s-dubai-dreams-dashed-medical-treatment-declined/?do=findComment&comment=19108944

 

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Urgent call for O-negative blood donations in Phuket
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Thai Red Cross Society via Phuket News

A call for urgent blood donations has been issued by the RH-Emergency Donation group to aid a Frenchman in dire need of O-negative blood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334317-urgent-call-for-o-negative-blood-donations-in-phuket/

 

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Vaping troubles: British tourists warned of costly holiday mistake

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Mirror UK

 

British tourists heading abroad this summer are being warned of a costly mistake that could ruin their holiday. E-cigarette smokers need to be aware of strict anti-vaping laws in popular South East Asian destinations. The penalties for breaking these rules range from hefty fines to imprisonment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334318-vaping-troubles-british-tourists-warned-of-costly-holiday-mistake/

 

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Thailand Sends 900 Workers to Finland for Berry Picking

 

Picking natural blackberries in Finland. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia

 

In a significant move, Thailand's Minister of Labour, Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, announced a new initiative to send 900 Thai workers to Finland for berry picking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334320-thailand-sends-900-workers-to-finland-for-berry-picking/

 

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Buriram Woman Loses 530,000 Baht in Baffling Bank Transfers

 

Buriram Woman Loses 530,000 Baht in Baffling Bank Transfers. Picture courtesy: The Bangkok Times

 

A woman from Buriram is distressed after discovering 530,000 baht was mysteriously transferred from her bank account to accounts in China and Vietnam. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334321-buriram-woman-loses-530000-baht-in-baffling-bank-transfers/

 

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Officials Seize Six Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust in Chiang Rai

 

Officials Seize Six Million Meth Pills. Picture courtesy: AEC-TV online

 

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Chiang Rai authorities have seized six million methamphetamine pills and arrested two suspects in a coordinated operation along the northern border.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334323-officials-seize-six-million-meth-pills-in-major-drug-bust-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Chinese Woman Saved from 15 Million Baht Virtual Kidnapping in Bangkok

 

Virtual Kidnapping in Bangkok. Picture courtesy: 6sparknews China

 

Thai police have saved a Chinese woman in Bangkok from a virtual kidnapping orchestrated by a scam gang that extorted 15 million baht from her parents. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334324-chinese-woman-saved-from-15-million-baht-virtual-kidnapping-in-bangkok/

 

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Phuket Immigration Volunteers Trained to Enhance Efficiency
By Adam Judd

 

 

Phuket, July 31st-The Phuket Immigration Bureau recently launched the Volunteer Potential Development Project, aiming to boost the efficiency of Phuket Immigration Police officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334329-phuket-immigration-volunteers-trained-to-enhance-efficiency/

 

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Pattaya Plans Red Line Monorail to Boost Urban Mobility

 

Artist impression. Picture courtesy: Future South East Asia

 

Pattaya City is set to enhance its public transport infrastructure with the introduction of a new monorail system known as the Red Line.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334331-pattaya-plans-red-line-monorail-to-boost-urban-mobility/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 1 August 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334332-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-1-august-2024/

 

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Shameless Buriram school insists janitor pays 25,000 baht pickup bill
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A shameless school in Buriram has driven a school janitor into poverty after insisting he pays for repairs to the old school bus he drives. The unnamed school insists he pays a 25,000 baht repair bill despite being on a modest monthly salary of 10,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334333-shameless-buriram-school-insists-janitor-pays-25000-baht-pickup-bill/

 

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Korean Drug Gang Deputy Nabbed in Pattaya

 

Koren drug boss arrested in Pattaya. Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

In a startling operation, the Chonburi Immigration and Narcotics Control Board has apprehended the deputy leader of a notorious Korean drug gang, Mr. Soi Jin Tae, while he was leisurely walking along Pattaya 3rd Road in Chonburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334334-korean-drug-gang-deputy-nabbed-in-pattaya/

 

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Man shot over 10,000 baht debt near Chon Buri petrol station
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

A gang of brutal money lenders shot a 34 year old man after he failed to repay a debt of 10,000 baht. The incident occurred last night at 8.30pm near a PTT petrol station on the Chon Buri-Pattaya bypass road in Ban Suan, Mueang district, Chon Buri. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334335-man-shot-over-10000-baht-debt-near-chon-buri-petrol-station/

 

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Thai Workers in Northern Israel Advised to Take Shelter Due to Hezbollah Threat

 

Warning issued. Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has alerted approximately 2,000 Thai nationals working in northern Israel to the potential threat of an attack from Hezbollah, a group allied with the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334336-thai-workers-in-northern-israel-advised-to-take-shelter-due-to-hezbollah-threat/

 

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Thailand Eyes Olympic Glory in Boxing, Taekwondo, and Badminton

 

Paris Olympics. Picture courtesy: Facebook Thai Rath

 

With the Olympic cauldron now ablaze in Paris, Thailand's hopes for glory are fervent. As athletes from the nation take their positions on the global stage, the pursuit of gold medals unites fans and competitors alike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334340-thailand-eyes-olympic-glory-in-boxing-taekwondo-and-badminton/

 

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Thai defence minister demands US offset details for F-16 jets
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang urged the United States to provide comprehensive details on the offset policy related to acquiring F-16 fighter jets by today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334341-thai-defence-minister-demands-us-offset-details-for-f-16-jets/

 

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Thailand Eyes 8 Million Chinese Tourists for 2024 with Fresh Strategies

 

Picture courtesy: workpointTODAY

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ambitiously targeting 8 million Chinese tourists in 2024, diversifying its focus to appeal to niche markets such as young travellers, small business groups, and caravan tours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334343-thailand-eyes-8-million-chinese-tourists-for-2024-with-fresh-strategies/

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Thai customer complains about buffet restaurant staff service

 

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A heated social media argument erupted between a buffet restaurant and a dissatisfied customer, leading to a legal dispute. The incident began when a Facebook user posted a critical review of a conveyor belt hotpot buffet restaurant in the New Students MSU 68 group, citing poor service, especially in terms of the staff’s communication.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334376-thai-customer-complains-about-buffet-restaurant-staff-service/

 

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Bhumjaithai eyes deputy House speaker role amid MFP uncertainty

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Bhumjaithai Party is reportedly eyeing the position of first deputy House speaker if the Move Forward Party (MFP) faces dissolution next week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334377-bhumjaithai-eyes-deputy-house-speaker-role-amid-mfp-uncertainty/

 

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Thai man regrets career choice as peers earn higher salaries

 

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A Thai man expressed feelings of failure after comparing his life to the successes of his peers. He chose a government job with a salary of 18,000 baht, while his university friends, who opted for private sector jobs, earned nearly 100,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334380-thai-man-regrets-career-choice-as-peers-earn-higher-salaries/

 

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Digital wallet scheme sees 5.8 million registrations in three hours

 

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Registration for the digital wallet scheme surged to 5.8 million people within just three hours.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334382-digital-wallet-scheme-sees-58-million-registrations-in-three-hours/

 

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Dutch teenager falls to death from cliff at viewpoint in Krabi

 

Photo via Facebook/ มูลนิธิกระบี่พิทักษ์ประชา

 

An 18 year old Dutch teenager yesterday fell to his death from the Ngon Nak Nature Trail viewpoint in the southern province of Krabi after he became separated from his family.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334383-dutch-teenager-falls-to-death-from-cliff-at-viewpoint-in-krabi/

 

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Flooding in Chanthaburi leaves man dead after vomiting blood

 

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Flooding in Chanthaburi has turned homes into islands, and a 52 year old man suffering from a severe illness has died after vomiting blood. Despite his family’s desperate call for rescue, they could not reach him in time. Police, doctors, and rescue workers had to use off-road vehicles and flat-bottom boats to retrieve the body.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334384-flooding-in-chanthaburi-leaves-man-dead-after-vomiting-blood/

 

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Two tourists die in Phuket beach drowning incidents

 

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Yesterday at the beaches of Phuket, two unfortunate drowning accidents led to the deaths of a tourist from Hong Kong at Patong Beach and another tourist from Kazakhstan at Karon Beach.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334386-two-tourists-die-in-phuket-beach-drowning-incidents/

 

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Pattaya City Initiates Nature Revival Project to Boost Eco-tourism

 

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Pattaya City has set sail on a significant project to restore nature. This project's main goal is to enhance eco-tourism and breathe new life into the ecosystem in the Na Kluea area. The project's first event was held at Khlong Nok Yang, Na Kluea and was graced by local officials including Pattaya City Mayor, Poramese Ngampiches, Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai, Mayor’s Secretary Phumipat Kamolnat, and the director of the Pollution Control Division Yathasuda Pholratcham.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334390-pattaya-city-initiates-nature-revival-project-to-boost-eco-tourism/

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Pattaya invests in crabs to protect marine life and strengthen local fishing communities

 

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Pattaya City has initiated a groundbreaking project to assist local fishers and protect marine life. The project involves buying low-grade blue swimming crabs from the fishermen and releasing them into the Na Kluea mangrove forest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334393-pattaya-invests-in-crabs-to-protect-marine-life-and-strengthen-local-fishing-communities/

 

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Thai Bandits Arrested for Stealing Marijuana Plants to Start Their Own Business

 

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Four thieves from Thailand were apprehended by the police for stealing marijuana plants from a farm in Nakhon Phanom, a province within the Isaan region. Their intention was to kickstart their own marijuana farming business.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334394-thai-bandits-arrested-for-stealing-marijuana-plants-to-start-their-own-business/