THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 13 August 2024

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Transgender caretaker suspected after camera found in air-con

 

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A transgender caretaker of an apartment in Chon Buri has become the prime suspect after a Thai woman found a hidden camera in the air-conditioning unit within her room. The transgender woman vanished from the apartment shortly after the discovery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335400-transgender-caretaker-suspected-after-camera-found-in-air-con/

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Thai Boy Allegedly Shoots Himself While Playing With Firearm

 

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A teenage boy from Phattalung, a southern province in Thailand, apparently shot himself in the face in a freak accident while toying with a gun. However, his father thinks otherwise, suspecting foul play and an attack on his son.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335401-thai-boy-allegedly-shoots-himself-while-playing-with-firearm/

 

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Thailand Has Global Ambition to Become Tech Talent Hub by 2030

 

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Thailand is gearing up to become a worldwide tech powerhouse, thanks to its strategic location, wealth of resources, and intelligent policies designed to attract young professionals, top industry figures say. On August 9 at the Techsauce Global Summit 2024, Karndee Leopairote, head of foresight and digital assets at MQDC’s FutureTales Lab, discussed how Thailand’s plan aims to enhance knowledge sharing and nurture tech talent for export.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335402-thailand-has-global-ambition-to-become-tech-talent-hub-by-2030/

 

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Government Agencies Launch Cleanup Worth 14.9 Million Baht to Solve Chemical Waste Problem

 

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The Ministry of Industry has started working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other relevant bodies to solve the recent chemical waste contamination issue. The Ministry of Industry's Permanent Secretary, Nattapol Rangsitpol, announced the joint efforts on August 12.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335403-government-agencies-launch-cleanup-worth-149-million-baht-to-solve-chemical-waste-problem/

 

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Thailand Begins Operation of New Double-Track Railway, Boosting Transport and Logistics

 

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Thailand's new double-track railway on the State Railway of Thailand's south line, stretching from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon, is now fully operational. The southern line's upgrade was officially announced on August 12 by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335404-thailand-begins-operation-of-new-double-track-railway-boosting-transport-and-logistics/

 

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Chinese Investor's Unauthorized Aluminium Plants in Thailand Raided Over Health Concerns

 

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Two unauthorized aluminium plants believed to be owned by a Chinese investor in the central Thai provinces of Pathum Thani and Samut Sakhon were raided by the police on August 11 and 12. The plants were suspected of negatively affecting human health and the environment. The raids were initiated after the police discovered a harmful byproduct from aluminium processing known as aluminium dross on a truck.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335405-chinese-investors-unauthorized-aluminium-plants-in-thailand-raided-over-health-concerns/

 

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Bangkok Thief Arrested for Stealing Gold Ring by Posing as Customer

 

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Police in Bangkok have arrested a man who posed as a customer to steal a gold ring. The man, identified as Sakda, replaced the genuine ring with a fake one whilst staff members were not paying attention. He later admitted to having sold the stolen ring for cash.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335407-bangkok-thief-arrested-for-stealing-gold-ring-by-posing-as-customer/

 

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Wild Elephants Flip Over Car in Khao Yai National Park

 

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A family of wild elephants made headlines after tipping over a visitor's empty car at Khao Yai National Park. No injuries were reported as the car was unoccupied during the incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335408-wild-elephants-flip-over-car-in-khao-yai-national-park/

 

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Phuket's Tourism Boom Outstrips Infrastructure, Raises Environmental Concerns

 

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The rapid increase in tourism on the previously unspoiled island of Phuket is causing issues as infrastructure developments struggle to keep up. Road congestion and environmental damage are harming the island's image as a top-rated holiday destination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335409-phukets-tourism-boom-outstrips-infrastructure-raises-environmental-concerns/

 

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Pipe bomb attack at Batu checkpoint injures volunteer in Narathiwat

 

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Two assailants hurled pipe bombs at the Batu checkpoint in Narathiwat, injuring one paramilitary volunteer and damaging property. CCTV footage captured the incident, showing the suspects approaching the checkpoint on foot before throwing the explosives.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335411-pipe-bomb-attack-at-batu-checkpoint-injures-volunteer-in-narathiwat/

 

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Rubber plantation worker shot dead near home in Songkhla

 

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A rubber plantation caretaker was fatally shot in Songkhla’s Sadao district while riding his motorcycle home, just 20 metres from his house. Police are actively investigating to apprehend the perpetrator.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335412-rubber-plantation-worker-shot-dead-near-home-in-songkhla/

 

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Thai Rice Industry Threatened as Vietnamese Strain Raises the Bar

 

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Local Thai rice types could vanish from the market as farmers prefer a foreign Vietnamese variety recognized for its softness. This warning comes from Charoen Laothamatas, the Head of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, who fears for the future of traditional Thai strains. He reports that popular local versions like Pathum Thani fragrant rice and KB 79 have seen a decrease in production, being edged out by Vietnamese Khao Hom Phuang, also known as jasmine 85.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335413-thai-rice-industry-threatened-as-vietnamese-strain-raises-the-bar/

 

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