THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 12 September 2024

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thailand’s northern regions are reeling from the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, which brought relentless rains leading to deadly floods and landslides. As of now, six people have been confirmed dead, including four in Chiang Mai and two in Chiang Rai, while two others remain missing.

 

6 Dead, 2 Missing As Typhoon Yagi Hits Thailand's North

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337942-6-dead-2-missing-as-typhoon-yagi-hits-thailands-north/

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Pattaya Launches Safety Campaign for Songthaew Drivers and Tourists

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

In response to a tragic accident earlier this year, Pattaya authorities, alongside local transport entities and Isuzu, have launched a dedicated safety campaign to bolster tourist safety on songthaews, commonly known as Baht Buses. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337922-pattaya-launches-safety-campaign-for-songthaew-drivers-and-tourists/

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Tourist confronts teen pickpocket in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 11 - video
 

 

A foreign tourist confronted a Thai teenager in Sukhumvit Soi 11 in Bangkok after catching him pickpocketing £400 (approximately 17,700 baht). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337912-tourist-confronts-teen-pickpocket-in-bangkok’s-sukhumvit-soi-11-video/

 

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Norwegian Expat Injured by Automatic Door in Bangkok, Seeks Compensation

 

Family members of Mr. Wiggo, a 71-year-old Norwegian man, with the assistance of Ekapop Luangprasert, advisor to the Minister of Interior and founder of the "Sai Mai Tong Rod" (Sai Mai Must Survive) page, filed a complaint at Prachachuen Police Station on September 11, 2024.

 

A Norwegian man’s family in Thailand filed a complaint after he was seriously injured by an automatic door of a transport company which initially denied responsibility. However, after the latest negotiation, the company agreed to pay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337924-norwegian-expat-injured-by-automatic-door-in-bangkok-seeks-compensation/

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Storm Hits Ayutthaya, Leaves 9 Year Old Dead After Tree Falls on Roadside Stall

 

 

A storm swept through Ayutthaya bringing heavy rains and powerful winds. The high winds uprooted several trees, one of which tragically fell onto a roadside food stall killing one person.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337943-storm-hits-ayutthaya-leaves-9-year-old-dead-after-tree-falls-on-roadside-stall/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Chinese Owned Factory in Prachinburi

 

 

A fire erupted at the Dynamic Technology Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. factory, which is currently under construction in Si Maha Phot district, Prachinburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337944-fire-breaks-out-at-chinese-owned-factory-in-prachinburi/

 

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Drunken 68 Year Old Man Climbs Phone Tower, 6 Year Old Granddaughter Talks Him Down

 

 

A bizarre incident in Nakhon Ratchasima when a 68 year old man under the influence of alcohol climbed a 50 metre high phone tower, leading to a dramatic rescue involving his 6-year-old granddaughter, who successfully persuaded him to come down safely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337945-drunken-68-year-old-man-climbs-phone-tower-6-year-old-granddaughter-talks-him-down/

 

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Tanzanian Man Arrested for Hiding Illegal Foreign Workers

 

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A Tanzanian national has been arrested in Bangkok after falsely claiming influential status and running a factory with illegal foreign workers in secret. The arrest follows a detailed investigation by Immigration Bureau 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337946-tanzanian-man-arrested-for-hiding-illegal-foreign-workers/

 

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Female Student Jumps from School’s 4th Floor, Dies in Samut Prakan

 

 

Police in Samut Prakan were called to the scene of a tragic incident at a local school. A female student, 17 years old had jumped from the 4th floor of the school's building, leading to her untimely death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337947-female-student-jumps-from-school’s-4th-floor-dies-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Anutin Responds to Leaked Audio Clip: "It's an Old Issue"

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acknowledged a leaked audio clip circulating in the media but downplayed its significance, stating it's an outdated issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337949-anutin-responds-to-leaked-audio-clip-its-an-old-issue/

 

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Harsher Penalties for "Drunk Driving and Repeat Offenders" Demanded

 

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Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) is calling for stricter penalties for "drunk driving and repeat offenders" in collaboration with eight organizations, urging the government to amend laws. They propose tougher punishments and improved technology to reduce road accidents sustainably.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337950-harsher-penalties-for-drunk-driving-and-repeat-offenders-demanded/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 12 September 2024
     

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337951-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-12-september-2024/

 

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Thai Coach of Tham Luang Cave Boys Trapped Again - by typhoon floods

 

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Ekkapol Chantawong, the coach of the "Wild Boars" football team that gained worldwide attention after their dramatic cave rescue in 2018, is now facing another life-threatening situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337952-thai-coach-of-tham-luang-cave-boys-trapped-again -by-typhoon-floods/

 

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Thai PM Expresses Concern Over Floods in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has voiced concerns over the severe flooding that has wreaked havoc in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337955-thai pm-expresses-concern-over-floods-in-chiang-rai-and-chiang-mai/

 

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Foreigner Steals Taxi While High on Cannabis, Crashes into Lamp Post

 

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Pattaya - A Foreign man, reportedly high on cannabis, stole a taxi that was left running outside a convenience store. He drove only a short distance before crashing into a lamp post, causing severe damage to the vehicle and sustaining minor injuries himself.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337958-foreigner-steals-taxi-while-high-on-cannabis-crashes-into-lamp-post/

 

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Mae Sai: Six Teenagers Swept Away by Floodwaters, Four Missing

 

 

Six teenagers attempted to cross floodwaters, Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, at night, with disastrous results. Four are missing after being swept away by strong currents, while two were rescued in a dramatic operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337959-mae-sai-six-teenagers-swept-away-by-floodwaters-four-missing/

 

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Thai supermarket Big C to launch four new branches
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Big C Supercenter Plc, one of Thailand’s biggest supermarket and convenience store chains, is set to expand with the launch of four additional branches by the end of 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337961-thai-supermarket-big-c-to-launch-four-new-branches/

 

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Banglamung Police Confused by Suspects Claim to be 100 Years Old During Drug Arrest
By Adam Judd

 

Police officers at Banglamung Police Station were left perplexed after arresting a suspect who claimed to be over 100 years old, despite his identification card stating he was 33 and him clearly appearing to be decades younger.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337966-banglamung-police-confused-by-suspects-claim-to-be-100-years-old-during-drug-arrest/

 

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Body of Teen Missing For 5 Days Found in Lampang Reservoir

 

 

A tragic end to a community's search efforts unfolded when the body of 19-year-old boy was found floating in the Huai Bok Reservoir in Serm Ngam district, Lampang province. The discovery followed an intensive search, launched after villagers found his motorbike abandoned near the water’s edge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337965-body-of-teen-missing-for-5-days-found-in-lampang-reservoir/

 

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Big Buddha boss charged with illegal land grab in landslide scandal
byPuntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

Suporn Wanichkul, the chairperson of the Phra Phuttha Ming Mongol Sattha 45 Foundation, which oversees Phuket’s iconic Big Buddha, has landed in hot water. Accused of illegal forest encroachment, Suporn now faces serious charges connected to the deadly landslide that rocked the region last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337967-big-buddha-boss-charged-with-illegal-land-grab-in-landslide-scandal/

 

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Severe Flooding Outside Chiang Rai Airport Leads to Cancellations of Flights

 

Heavy flooding has struck the area outside Mae Fah Luang Airport in Chiang Rai, leading to the cancellation of all domestic flights to and from the province for September 12. Both Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports in Bangkok have announced the suspension of all domestic flights destined for Chiang Rai.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337976-severe-flooding-outside-chiang-rai-airport-leads-to-cancellations-of-flights/

 

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Digital wallet to the rescue: PM bets on cashing in for Thailand’s economy

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra firmly believes that the government’s policy, particularly the digital wallet handout programme, will act as a significant catalyst to regenerate the flailing economy of Thailand. This policy will be officially presented to Parliament over two days, starting tomorrow, as mandated by the constitution, before the government can begin its work.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337996-digital-wallet-to-the-rescue-pm-bets-on-cashing-in-for-thailand’s-economy/

 

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Thai woman nabbed in 90 million cannabis haul in Taiwan

 

Photo courtesy of Dimsum Daily HK

 

In a dramatic drug bust at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport, a 24 year old Hong Kong Airlines worker and a 62 year old Thai woman were caught with over 45 kilogrammes of cannabis, worth an eye-watering 90 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately 94 million baht).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337998-thai-woman-nabbed-in-90-million-cannabis-haul-in-taiwan/

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Boy stranded in Chiang Rai floodwaters prompts urgent rescue plea

 

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A plea for urgent help emerged as an eight year old boy found himself stranded behind an apartment building in rising floodwaters in Chiang Rai. His aunt posted a distress call on social media, requesting immediate assistance as they had lost contact with the boy and feared for his safety.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337999-boy-stranded-in-chiang-rai-floodwaters-prompts-urgent-rescue-plea/

 

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Foreign pickup driver flees after crashing into Thai woman in Phuket

 

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A Thai woman took to social media in a bid to search for a reckless foreign man who crashed his pickup into her in Phuket and fled the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338000-foreign-pickup-driver-flees-after-crashing-into-thai-woman-in-phuket/

 

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New Thai Commerce Minister Targets High Living Costs, Chinese Imports

 

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Newly appointed Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has committed to taking swift action to combat the high cost of living and to expedite Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. Following his first day in office, Pichai highlighted the urgency of addressing the economic challenges facing Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338002-new-thai-commerce-minister-targets-high-living-costs-chinese-imports/

 

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Thai Hotels Struggle as Mid-Priced Rooms Fail to Attract Tourists

 

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Thailand's hotel industry grappled with occupancy challenges in August, particularly within the budget and mid-priced segments. Despite a nationwide average occupancy rate improvement to 61.8% from 58.4% year-on-year, levels still lagged behind the pre-pandemic figure of 64.7%.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338003-thai-hotels-struggle-as-mid-priced-rooms-fail-to-attract-tourists/

 

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Bangkok Teen Altercation Turns Deadly: Cambodian Man Fatally Stabbed

 

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A violent clash between teenage groups in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district resulted in a tragic fatality last night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338005-bangkok-teen-altercation-turns-deadly-cambodian-man-fatally-stabbed/

 

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White Temple Offers Flood Victims Free Vehicle Parking in Chiang Rai

 

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Chalermchai Kositpipat, founder of the renowned White Temple in Chiang Rai, has stepped forward to aid flood victims by offering free parking at the temple's extensive car park.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338011-white-temple-offers-flood-victims-free-vehicle-parking-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Visit Flood-Affected Chiang Rai

 

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In response to severe flooding in Chiang Rai province, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced an urgent visit scheduled for tomorrow, September 13. The Prime Minister ordered immediate relief efforts while addressing a cabinet meeting on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338012-thai-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-to-visit-flood-affected-chiang-rai/