THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 September 2024

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspected of attempting to destroy evidence related to her father, Thaksin Shinawatra’s alleged fraudulent hospital stay at Bangkok Police Hospital. 
 

PM suspected of Trying to Erase Evidence Related to Thaksin's Hospital Stay

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337647-pm-suspected-of-trying-to-erase-evidence-related-to-thaksins-hospital-stay/

 

File photo by Wason Wanichakorn via AP

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Residents Alarmed as Three Dangerous Dogs Escape, Attack Locals and Pets - Two Captured

 

 

Three dangerous dogs escaped from an unknown owner Bang Saray, Sattahip District, causing panic among local residents. The dogs aggressively chased and attacked both locals and pets, prompting action by the authorities.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337657-residents-alarmed-as-three-dangerous-dogs-escape-attack-locals-and-pets-two-captured/

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Thai PM's 'Mini Heart' Gesture Provokes Mixed Reactions

 

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

Thailand, in a recent turn of events, saw Prime Minister Paetongtarn coming under the spotlight for unexpected reasons. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337678-thai-pms-mini-heart-gesture-provokes-mixed-reactions/

 

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British Man in Pattaya Crashes Motorcycle into Sidecar, Driver Severely Injured
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — A British man crashed his motorcycle into a sidecar in Pattaya, leaving the sidecar driver and a passenger critically injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337679-british-man-in-pattaya-crashes-motorcycle-into-sidecar-driver-severely-injured/

 

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Storm Causes Construction Scaffolding Collapse in Pattaya

 

 

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through the city of Pattaya, causing scaffolding at a construction site to collapse. The falling scaffolding brought down high-voltage power lines and caused an electrical pole to break

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337680-storm-causes-construction-scaffolding-collapse-in-pattaya/

 

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Young Boy, Infamous for Prior Viral Vaping Video, Found Chained to Chair on Pattaya Beach

By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — An 11-year-old boy was found chained to a chair on Pattaya Beach by his father, who later tested positive for drugs. The boy was previously caught vaping on Walking Street.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337681-young-boy-infamous-for-prior-viral-vaping-video-found-chained-to-chair-on-pattaya-beach/

 

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Man Rescued After Being Trapped in Elevator for Two Hours Due to Power Outage During Storm

 

 

A 33-year-old man was rescued after being trapped in an elevator for nearly two hours due to a power outage caused by heavy rainfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337682-man-rescued-after-being-trapped-in-elevator-for-two-hours-due-to-power-outage-during-storm/

 

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Drunk Driver Crashes into 3 Vehicles, Car Overturns and Catches Fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

A man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control of his car and crashed into three vehicles before overturning multiple times. The accident caused the car to catch fire, leaving it completely destroyed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337683-drunk-driver-crashes-into-3-vehicles-car-overturns-and-catches-fire-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Pickup Spins Out of Control After Being Honked at by Motorcycle, Crashes in Drainage Ditch

 

 

A 47-year-old man driving a pickup truck lost control and crashed into a drainage ditch after being honked at by a motorcycle while trying to overtake on a slippery road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337684-pickup-spins-out-of-control-after-being-honked-at-by-motorcycle-crashes-in-drainage-ditch/

 

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Bangkok Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Disaster Drill for 2024

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), on September 8, in collaboration with various affiliated agencies and partners, conducted a full-scale emergency disaster drill for the year 2024. The exercise was organised by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337685-bangkok-conducts-full-scale-emergency-disaster-drill-for-2024/

 

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Thai Man Arrested for Stealing from Tourists on Ferry to Koh Larn

 

Composite courtesy: Daily News

 

Pattaya tourist police arrested a 52-year-old Thai man who was looking for victims on a ferry to Koh Larn. He would engage tourists in conversation before stealing their belongings. It was discovered that he had a long history of criminal activity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337687-thai-man-arrested-for-stealing-from-tourists-on-ferry-to-koh-larn/

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Army Seizes 'Man U' Branded Drugs in Chiang Rai; 4x Increase Over Last Year

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

The military announced they had seized "Man U" branded methamphetamine in Chiang Rai. This year, the amount of seized methamphetamine is four times more than in 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337689-army-seizes-man-u-branded-drugs-in-chiang-rai 4x-increase-over-last-year/

 

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Paethongtarn Govt Expected to Last Full Term, Poll Indicates

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

On September 8, 2024, the Super Poll Research Center released the results of a new survey regarding public opinion on Thailand's Paethongtarn Shinawatra government.

 

Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337690-paethongtarn-govt-expected-to-last-full-term-poll-indicates/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 9 September 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337691-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-9-september-2024/

 

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PM Paetongtarn to Conduct Weekly Progress Reviews

 

Picture courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is introducing weekly meetings with her ministers to closely monitor and evaluate the progress of her government’s initiatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337693-pm-paetongtarn-to-conduct-weekly-progress-reviews/

 

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Thai doctor vows to create "Hitler Room" to gas hospital smokers

 

 

On September 8, 2024, it was reported that Major General Dr. Reienthong Nanna, Director of Mongkutwattana Hospital, posted on his Facebook page, stating:

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337695-thai-doctor-vows-to-create-hitler-room-to-gas-hospital-smokers/

 

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Khao Yai National Park Enforces Stricter Wildlife Protection Rules

 

Picture courtesy: Amarin TV

 

Chaiya Huaihongthong, the chief of Khao Yai National Park, announced the implementation of new stringent measures to preserve the park’s delicate ecosystem. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337698-khao-yai-national-park-enforces-stricter-wildlife-protection-rules/

 

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Fire Engulfs 15 Shops, Destroys Vehicles: Bedridden Man Perishes in Blaze

 

A fire ripped through a row of 15 shops in Soi Lat Phrao 124, Wang Thonglang District, Bangkok, early this morning, destroying several motorcycles and cars and tragically claiming the life of a bedridden man who was unable to escape.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337699-fire-engulfs-15-shops-destroys-vehicles-bedridden-man-perishes-in-blaze/

 

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Latest carmaker to scale back its EV ambitions amid slowing sales
By Pattaya Mail

 

  

The world’s largest automaker now plans to produce only 1 million EVs in 2026, down from the previously announced target of 1.5 million units.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337700-latest-carmaker-to-scale-back-its-ev-ambitions-amid-slowing-sales/

 

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Passenger Criticizes Thai Airways for Stranding Over 30 People at Arlanda Airport

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

A woman shares a cautionary tale about being stranded by Thai Airways. She describes how over 30 passengers were left abandoned when their flights were canceled, with no communication from the airline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337703-passenger-criticizes-thai-airways-for-stranding-over-30-people-at-arlanda-airport/

 

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Two Police Officers Save Drowning 14-Year-Old Boy with CPR

 

 

Two police officers from Mae Tha Police Station in Lamphun Province successfully saved the life of a 14-year-old boy who had been swimming and drowned by performing CPR.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337705-two-police-officers-save-drowning-14-year-old-boy-with-cpr/

 

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Neighbour Dispute Over Pets Ends in Double Death and Injury

 

A neighbourhood conflict involving pets took a tragic turn on September 9 when a former military officer shot and killed his neighbour before taking his own life. The incident left two people dead and another injured.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337719-neighbour-dispute-over-pets-ends-in-double-death-and-injury/

 

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Frenchman arrested in Krabi for eight-year visa overstay

 

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A Frenchman was arrested in Krabi after a visa overstay of eight years. The Frenchman, Didier, entered Thailand on February 19, 2016, with a tourist visa that expired on May 18, 2016. After the visa’s expiration, Didier continued to stay in Thailand, resulting in a total overstay of 3,032 days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337724-frenchman-arrested-in-krabi-for-eight-year-visa-overstay/

 

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Pattaya City launches health project for night workers

 

Image courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Pattaya City takes a significant stride in enhancing healthcare accessibility for night workers as Mayor Poramese Ngampiches inaugurated the Proactive Health Promotion Project for Night Workers yesterday, September 8.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337726-pattaya-city-launches-health-project-for-night-workers/

 

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Thai man condemned for using free cafe WiFi to watch porn - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ Kiera Suttida

 

The owner of a coffee shop in the central province of Lopburi condemned a pervy Thai man for using the cafe’s free WiFi to watch pornography and harass female customers. He reportedly spent long periods at the cafe without buying anything.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337727-thai-man-condemned-for-using-free-cafe-wifi-to-watch-porn-video/

 

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Woman Delivers Baby on Bus from Khon Kaen to Phuket

 

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In a surprising turn of events, a woman travelling on a bus from Khon Kaen to Phuket unexpectedly gave birth en route, with the assistance of a nurse who happened to be a fellow passenger. The remarkable incident unfolded today, September 9th, at approximately 8am near Klangdong in the Pak Chong district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337728-woman-delivers-baby-on-bus-from-khon-kaen-to-phuket/

 

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Controversial Monk Somchai Defrocked Amid Local Tensions

 

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At 8 am yesterday, a team of senior monks and Bang Bua Thong police volunteers responded to complaints regarding monk misconduct at a market in Nonthaburi. The monk, identified as 69-year-old Somchai, had been collecting alms regularly and causing disturbances.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337729-controversial-monk-somchai-defrocked-amid-local-tensions/

 

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Rumours of department store closure causes rush of bargain hunters

 

Photo: Thai PBS World

 

Scores of people flocked to grab close-out bargains at Tang Hua Seng department store’s Thon Buri branch today, after reports went viral online that it would close for good tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337735-rumours-of-department-store-closure-causes-rush-of-bargain-hunters/

 

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Fig tree in Chiang Mai caught between court and conservationists

 

Photo: Thai PBS World

 

A century-old sacred fig tree in the middle of a highway in Chiang Mai’s Muang district has again become the centre of controversy, despite a court order to relocate it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337736-fig-tree-in-chiang-mai-caught-between-court-and-conservationists/

 

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Parliament Sets Timeline for Government Policy Statement

 

Photo: Thai News Agency

 

BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – The three-party whip committee in the Thai Parliament has finalized the schedule for the government’s policy statement, which will take place on September 12-13.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337737-parliament-sets-timeline-for-government-policy-statement/