THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 30 August 2024

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FILE - A Thai police officer escorts Spanish Daniel Sancho Bronchalo on suspicion of murdering and dismembering a Colombian surgeon from Koh Phagnan island to Koh Samui Island court, southern Thailand, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Somkeat Ruksaman, File )

 

Life Sentence for Spaniard in Koh Pha-ngan Murder Case

A court in Thailand sentenced Daniel Sancho Bronchalo to life imprisonment on Thursday, concluding a high-profile case marked by grisly details and strong celebrity connections. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336782-life-sentence-for-spaniard-in-koh-pha-ngan-murder-case/

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CAAT debunks YouTuber’s aircraft maintenance claims

 

Photo courtesy of JetPhotos

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has clarified the case where a pilot exposed aircraft mechanics using fake and expired parts for maintenance, causing concern that it could be life-threatening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336762-thai-youtuber-exposes-substandard-aircraft-repairs/?do=findComment&comment=19190784

 

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Former police chief and others arraigned in Red Bull hit-and-run
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Former National Police Chief Police General Somyot Poompanmoung, former Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk, and six others have been arraigned by public prosecutors in connection with the Red Bull heir hit-and-run case. The defendants face severe charges, including dereliction of duty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336815-former-police-chief-and-others-arraigned-in-red-bull-hit-and-run/

 

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Paetongtarn's Leadership Under Scrutiny Amid Ethics Allegations

 

Thailand newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, waits for her father and former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra before the royal endorsement ceremony appointing Paetongtarn as Thailand's new prime minister at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces potential impeachment as deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, Paiboon Nititawan, accuses her of dishonesty and unethical conduct.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336816-paetongtarns-leadership-under-scrutiny-amid-ethics-allegations/

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UPDATE
First Worker Found Dead in Tunnel Collapse

 

 

A tragic discovery has been made as the first worker trapped in the collapsed railway tunnel has been found dead, with the efforts to rescue the remaining two workers are ongoing.
 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336423-landslide-buries-workers-inside-high-speed-rail-tunnel-construction-in-nakhon-ratchasima/?do=findComment&comment=19189965

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Pattaya City Planning to Make Improvements to Iconic Pattaya Sign
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya-During a recent Pattaya City Council meeting, Mr. Banlue Kulawanit, President of the Pattaya City Council, raised a question about using accumulated funds to improve the efficiency of the Pattaya sign lighting that overlooks Pattaya Bay and is seen as an icon and landmark of the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336818-pattaya-city-planning-to-make-improvements-to-iconic-pattaya-sign/

 

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Chinese luxury property pitch in Bangkok angers Thai netizens (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via DailyNews and TikTok/ @thaiarya.party

Thai netizens raised concerns and legal questions following the release of an advertising video featuring Chinese nationals selling luxury houses in the Rama 9 area of Bangkok, despite Thai law prohibiting land ownership by foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336819-chinese-luxury-property-pitch-in-bangkok-angers-thai-netizens/

 

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American Driver Arrested after Road Rage Incident in Wichit
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Wichit-On Thursday (August 29th), an American driver was arrested following a road rage incident in Wichit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336820-american-driver-arrested-after-road-rage-incident-in-wichit/

 

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Soil Indicators not Working During Phuket Landslide, says Official
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

The Department of Mineral Resources has confirmed soil indicators used to detect possible landslides are not working due to a lack of budget and maintenance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336821-soil-indicators-not-working-during-phuket-landslide-says-official/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 30 August 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336823-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-30-august-2024/

 

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Bangkok Prepares for Rising Waters: Governor Reassures Residents

 

 

Photo courtesy: The Nation

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has stepped up to ensure the city's readiness as floodwaters approach, focusing on key flood defence projects. Accompanied by Deputy Governor Wisanu Supsompol and officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Drainage and Sewerage Department, Chadchart recently inspected vital flood levee repairs along the Chao Phraya River in Yannawa district. Attention centered on the Rama III area, where a new water gate at Klong Ta Huang is under construction.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1336828-bangkok-prepares-for-rising-waters-governor-reassures-residents/

 

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Thaksin's New Tax Plan Targets Poverty in Thailand

FILE - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, with, his daughter Paetongtarn, arrives at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Thai Prime Minister, is back in the news with a bold proposal: a negative income tax (NIT) aimed at reducing poverty and social inequality in Thailand. This latest plan could significantly alter the country's tax system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336829-thaksins-new-tax-plan-targets-poverty-in-thailand/

 

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UPDATE
 

Tragic Tunnel Collapse Rescue Operation Concludes: All Three Workers Found Dead After 126 Hours

 

 

In a heartbreaking conclusion to a 126-hour rescue operation, all three workers trapped inside a collapsed railway tunnel have been found dead. Rescue teams encountered numerous challenges in their efforts to recover the bodies and are now preparing to remove them from the site.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336423-landslide-buries-workers-inside-high-speed-rail-tunnel-construction-in-nakhon-ratchasima/?do=findComment&comment=19191785

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Surin Elephant Museum trumpets into life next month
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

Surin province will unveil its majestic new treasure, the Surin Elephant Museum, on September 5. This monumental opening promises a trunk-load of fascinating insights and interactive exhibits dedicated to the grandeur of elephants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336832-surin-elephant-museum-trumpets-into-life-next-month/

 

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Tragedy Strikes as Two Teenagers Drown at Pong Din Dam Reservoir Si Racha

 

 

Two 17-year-old girls drowned on the morning of August 29, at the Pong Din Dam Reservoir in Moo 12, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Si Racha District, Chonburi Province. The girls were part of a group of 14 teenagers who had gone to the reservoir for an overnight outing.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336834-tragedy-strikes-as-two-teenagers-drown-at-pong-din-dam-reservoir-si-racha/

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Outrage over Luxury Car Owner’s Littering on Chonburi Bridge

 

Picture courtesy: Pattaya Mail

 

Social media users are fuming after a viral video revealed a woman driving a luxury car dumping rubbish into the sea from the Cholamarkwithi Bridge, a notable tourist landmark in Chonburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336836-outrage-over-luxury-car-owner’s-littering-on-chonburi-bridge/

 

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Fire at Foundry Injures 8 Workers in Samet Sakhon

 

 

A fire broke out at a foundry in Samut Sakhon this morning, leaving eight workers injured. The incident occurred while workers were sculpting a statue of the deity Sun Wukong (Heng Jia) in preparation for casting. The fire quickly spread to a gas cylinder, leading to an explosion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336838-fire-at-foundry-injures-8-workers-in-samet-sakhon/

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Krungsri’s card charge: Loan surge despite economic strain
by Bob Scott

 

The unsecured loan arm of Bank of Ayudhya, Krungsri Consumer, is predicting a spike in credit card loans in the second half of the year, despite the economy limping along and new rules raising the minimum payments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336839-krungsri’s-card-charge-loan-surge-despite-economic-strain/

 

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Chuan opposes Democrat joining coalition government with ruling Pheu Thai Party
By Pattaya Mail

 

Picture courtesy: Pattaya Mail

Chuan Leekpai, former leader of the Democrat Party and a current Party-List Democrat MP, has expressed firm opposition to the idea of his party joining a coalition government with the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336841-chuan-opposes-democrat-joining-coalition-government-with-ruling-pheu-thai-party/

 

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Bodies of Two Found on Koh Si Chang, Suspected to be Mother and Son

 

 

The bodies of two individuals were found on the shore of Tha Wang Beach in Koh Si Chang District, Chonburi Province. The deceased are believed to be a mother and her son

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336840-bodies-of-two-found-on-koh-si-chang-suspected-to-be-mother-and-son/

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Ceiling Collapse at Auditorium During Academic Event Leaves Teachers and Students in Shock

 

 

The ceiling of the auditorium in Kham Khuean Kaeo District, Yasothon Province, collapsed during an academic event, leaving the venue engulfed in dust. Teachers and students attending the event were thrown into panic, with four individuals sustaining minor injuries, including scratches and cuts on their heads and dust in their eyes.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336843-ceiling-collapse-at-auditorium-during-academic-event-leaves-teachers-and-students-in-shock/

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School Van Accident in Nakhon Pathom: Multiple Injurie

 

 

A school van collided with a tree, along the road leading to the aviation route in Nakhon Pathom Province, leaves 8 students needing hospital treatment.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336844-school-van-accident-in-nakhon-pathom-multiple-injuries/

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Commerce Ministry cracks down on hidden foreign ownership
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

The Commerce Ministry intensifies its scrutiny of businesses allegedly using Thai nominees to hide foreign ownership, focusing on sectors like tourism, real estate, and logistics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336845-commerce-ministry-cracks-down-on-hidden-foreign-ownership/

 

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Two Police Officers Escape Serious Injury in Pickup Truck Accident

 

 

Two young police officers narrowly escaped death after their pickup truck overturned due to slippery road conditions caused by heavy rain, in Pathum Thani Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336850-two-police-officers-escape-serious-injury-in-pickup-truck-accident/

 

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Pattaya Airways’ maiden flight set to revolutionise Thai logistics

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

Thailand’s skies witnessed a game-changing event as Pattaya Airways launched its inaugural cargo flight on August 21.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336878-pattaya-airways’-maiden-flight-set-to-revolutionise-thai-logistics/

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Tourism triumph: Can Thailand hit the 2.3 trillion baht jackpot?

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Despite a whirlwind of global economic challenges and shrinking wallets worldwide, Thailand’s tourism sector is making a remarkable comeback. The nation is on the brink of welcoming nearly as many visitors as it did in the golden year of 2019, when almost 40 million foreign tourists poured in, generating a staggering 2 trillion baht in international revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336879-tourism-triumph-can-thailand-hit-the-23-trillion-baht-jackpot/

 

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DJOP evaluates Thicha Nanakorn’s contract amid budget cuts

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post official website

 

The Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection (DJOP) is evaluating whether to renew the contract of a seasoned expert in juvenile justice, Thicha Nanakorn amid budget cuts for hiring specialists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336880-djop-evaluates-thicha-nanakorn’s-contract-amid-budget-cuts/

 

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Bangkok faces 11.75 billion baht Green Line debt crisis

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its business arm, Krungthep Thanakom (KT), are urgently reviewing a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ruling before they settle a colossal 11.75 billion baht debt owed to the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC). This follows a Supreme Administrative Court order on July 26, which gave BMA and KT just 180 days to pay up.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336882-bangkok-faces-1175-billion-baht-green-line-debt-crisis/

 

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Bangkok’s homeless reselling donated food sparks fury

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Homeless individuals in Bangkok’s Trok Sake have been accused of reselling donated food parcels, prompting social media outcry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336885-bangkok’s-homeless-reselling-donated-food-sparks-fury/

 

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Five Star Cinema in Korat screens final show after 29 years

 

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The final chapter has closed on Korat’s beloved Five Star Cinema, a cherished venue for local students and residents. Yesterday, August 29, marked the last screening at the iconic theatre, succumbing to the competition from central investors and streaming services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336887-five-star-cinema-in-korat-screens-final-show-after-29-years/