THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 16 September 2024

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Tourist Police, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-aom, have apprehended two Russian nationals on Koh Phangan for illegal employment practices. This action underscores the authorities' commitment to addressing unlawful foreign labour as the tourist season approaches.

 

Illegal Work: Russian Employer and Russian Electrician Arrested

Picture courtesy: pheupuangchon

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338263-illegal-work-russian-employer-and-russian-electrician-arrested/

 

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Group Attacks Pattaya Bar Worker After Luring Her to Meeting

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A Pattaya bar worker, Ms. Paphasara, was attacked by a group of people after attempting to peacefully resolve a conflict with someone she didn't know.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338230-group-attacks-pattaya-bar-worker-after-luring-her-to-meeting/

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Cannabis Warehouse Fire Causes Over 3 Million Baht in Damages

 

 

A fire broke out at a cannabis cultivation warehouse, resulting in damages exceeding 3 million, in Phuket, with the initial investigation pointing to an electrical short circuit as the likely cause.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338224-cannabis-warehouse-fire-causes-over-3-million-baht-in-damages/

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Thailand issues four major announcements on new visa measures

 

Picture courtesy: Daily Post

 

The Ministry of Interior of Thailand has issued four major announcements on new visa measures since July 15, 2024. These measures are intended to enhance the tourism industry, attract foreign investment, and bolster local businesses and communities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338275-thailand-issues-four-major-announcements-on-new-visa-measures/

 

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Temporary Steel Bridge in Wang Thong Collapses as Sand Truck Attempts to Cross

 

 

A.temporary steel bridge in Sukhothai Province, collapsed when an overloaded sand truck attempted to cross. 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338276-temporary-steel-bridge-in-wang-thong-collapses-as-sand-truck-attempts-to-cross/

 

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Woman in Mental Distress Threatens Rescuers with Knife After Car Crash

 

 

 Rescue services in Trat Province were called to a 38-year-old woman who drove her car into a drainage ditch. The incident took a frightening turn when she refused assistance, brandishing a knife and displaying erratic behaviour.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338278-woman-in-mental-distress-threatens-rescuers-with-knife-after-car-crash/

 

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Authorities Raid Pattaya Club: Foreigners & Thai Women Found Partying with Alcohol & Drugs

 

 

In a raid at a popular cannabis club in South Pattaya, authorities uncovered a gathering of around 50 people, including foreign tourists and Thai women, engaging in alleged illicit activities.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338279-authorities-raid-pattaya-club-foreigners-thai-women-found-partying-with-alcohol-drugs/

 

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Man Shot Dead at Home, Police Collect DNA Samples from Wife and Son for Investigation

 

 

A 53-year-old man was shot dead at his home in Cha-am District, Phetchaburi, late on the night of 14 September. Police have collected DNA samples from his wife and son as part of their investigation.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338280-man-shot-dead-at-home-police-collect-dna-samples-from-wife-and-son-for-investigation/

 

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CIB Arrests Two Thieves Stealing Power Cables in Pattaya to Fund Drug Habit

 

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), along with Highway Police, has arrested two individuals responsible for stealing electrical cables along motorway 7, causing damage worth nearly 1 million baht.
 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338281-cib-arrests-two-thieves-stealing-power-cables-in-pattaya-to-fund-drug-habit/

 

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Neighbour's Chilling Discovery: Foul Odour Leads to Shocking Find of Decomposing Body

 

 

The discovery was made in Udon Thani after neighbours followed a foul odour emanating from a nearby house, leading to the grim find of a decomposing body inside. The deceased was found naked and is believed to have been dead for over a week.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338282-neighbours-chilling-discovery-foul-odour-leads-to-shocking-find-of-decomposing-body/

 

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Minivan Collides with Pickup Truck at Chanthaburi Intersection: 20 Injured

 

 

A crash occurred in Chanthaburi Province, involving a collision between a minivan and a pickup truck at a busy intersection. The crash left 20 people injured.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338285-minivan-collides-with-pickup-truck-at-chanthaburi-intersection-20-injured/

 

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Brawl on Bangla Road, Transgender Woman Assaults Tourist

 

Composite pictures courtesy: The Phuket News

 

According to Thai media reports, violence broke out again in Patong, Phuket. Two incidents involving tourists left one man unconscious and another man seriously injured in the head after being hit by a woman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338286-brawl-on-bangla-road-transgender-woman-assaults-tourist/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 16 September 2024
     

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338289-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-16-september-2024/

 

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Pheu Thai Party Wins By-Election in Phitsanuloke

 

FILE - Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra talks to media members after receiving a royal letter of endorsement for the post at the Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

The Pheu Thai Party has secured a significant victory in Phitsanuloke’s Constituency 1 by-election, as their candidate Jadet Jantar triumphed over Natachanon Chanaburanasak from the People’s Party. This marks the first electoral win for the ruling party in this northern province in many years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338291-pheu-thai-party-wins-by-election-in-phitsanulok/

 

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Man arrested for imprisoning, raping daughter in adult film scandal
Photo of Bright Choomanee 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod
 

BANGKOK - A 32 year old man has been arrested for allegedly imprisoning and raping his 14 year old daughter while forcing her to participate in adult film productions over seven days. He denies the accusations, claiming his daughter fabricated the story.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338292-man-arrested-for-imprisoning-raping-daughter-in-adult-film-scandal/

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Teenager injured in Pattaya youth clash, mother demands police action

by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Siamrath

A 15 year old boy was attacked and injured after a confrontation with a rival group in Pattaya, resulting in his mother filing a police report after officers advised her to wait until he recovered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338293-teenager-injured-in-pattaya-youth-clash-mother-demands-police-action/

 

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Two Men Survive Capsized Boat Ordeal For 4 Hours

 

 

Two men were saved after their boat capsized during a fishing trip off the coast of Bang Lamung, Chonburi. The men, who had been stranded in the sea for more than four hours, survived by using empty water bottles to stay afloat.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338294-two-men-survive-capsized-boat-ordeal-for-4-hours/

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Pattaya’s raunchy nightlife is still expanding
By Barry Kenyon

 

Workmen put the finishing touches to the new Shark on Walking Street. (Photo Courtesy: Dave the Rave)

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya doomsayers will tell you Sin City is all but finished. A combination of gentifrication (posh buildings replacing bars and clubs) and diversification (people now bring their kids on holiday here) has all but decimated the old Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338297-pattaya’s-raunchy-nightlife-is-still-expanding/

 

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Heavy rain forecast for 51 Thai provinces, Bangkok on high alert
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

Today’s weather forecast warns of heavy rain across 51 provinces in Thailand, with Bangkok expected to be significantly affected. Citizens are advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and forest runoff.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338298-heavy-rain-forecast-for-51-thai-provinces-bangkok-on-high-alert/

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Thailand’s tourism shake-up: Private sector dives into man-made marvels
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of US-ASEAN Business Council

Thailand is gearing up to revamp its tourism scene with a fresh array of man-made attractions, and the private sector is already jumping on board. The government is drawing up plans for entertainment complexes that will include legal casinos, marking a bold new direction for the country’s tourism strategy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338301-thailand’s-tourism-shake-up-private-sector-dives-into-man-made-marvels/

 

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Thailand launches app to replace physical driving licences
by Ryan Turner

 

Image: Legal Services Hua Hin

Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has launched a new mobile application, QR Licence, designed to eliminate the need for motorists to carry a physical driver’s licence. This innovative app allows users to display their digital driving licence on electronic devices like smartphones and tablets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338303-thailand-launches-app-to-replace-physical-driving-licences/

 

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Two Teens Injured by Ping Pong Bomb Outside Convenience Store in Yala

 

 

In the early hours of September 16, two teenagers were injured by a ping pong bomb explosion in front of a convenience store in the Sateng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Yala Province.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338304-two-teens-injured-by-ping-pong-bomb-outside-convenience-store-in-yala/

 

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Texas Chicken Bids Farewell to Thailand

 

 

Texas Chicken, the popular American fried chicken franchise, is saying goodbye to the Thai market after nine years. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338305-texas-chicken-bids-farewell-to-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Police Raid Bar for Illegally Selling Laughing Gas Balloons

 

 

 In the early hours officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) collaborated with Pattaya City Police to raid the bar located in Soi Jomtien 11.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338310-pattaya-police-raid-bar-for-illegally-selling-laughing-gas-balloons/

 

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Cluck’s up: Texas Chicken to fly the coop in Thailand after 9 years

 

In a shock announcement, Texas Chicken has revealed that it will be shuttering all its outlets in Thailand by the end of this month, ending a nine-year run that has left fans of the crispy treat crestfallen. The bombshell was dropped on their official Facebook page, and there was no explanation for the abrupt exit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338305-texas-chicken-bids-farewell-to-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=19237063

 

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Activist Mike Rayong leaves Thailand, citing safety and freedom

 

Image: KhaoSod

 

Mike Rayong, a Thai activist known formally as Panupong Jadnok, shared an emotional account of his decision to leave Thailand, primarily driven by a desire for safety and greater freedom. The activist expressed his pain at leaving behind his mother and homeland.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338334-activist-mike-rayong-leaves-thailand-citing-safety-and-freedom/

 

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Cutting corners: Illegal barber snipped by cops on Koh Pha Ngan

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thai police recently apprehended an illegal Burmese national working as a barber in Koh Pha Ngan, earning nearly 50,000 baht monthly. The arrest took place following reports of foreign workers taking jobs from locals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338335-cutting-corners-illegal-barber-snipped-by-cops-on-koh-pha-ngan/

 

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Cash splash: Truck crash with 4.2 million baht, money still missing

 

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A vehicle accident involving a pickup truck carrying 4.2 million baht in cash has led to a dispute and ongoing investigation into the missing money in Uthai Thani. The truck, driven by a local car broker, veered off the road and plunged into a pond near Wat Huai Khanang, located in the first village of Uthai Thani province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338337-cash-splash-truck-crash-with-42-million-baht-money-still-missing/

 

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Hospital slip up swaps newborns, father demands 200,000 baht

 

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A shocking incident of baby swapping at a hospital left a father devastated after discovering his newborn daughter had been switched with another baby. The hospital has admitted to the mistake, corrected its actions and has since scheduled a meeting to discuss compensation for the families involved.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338338-hospital-slip-up-swaps-newborns-father-demands-200000-baht/

 

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Thai Stocks Surge with New Government Policies: Investors Eye Mid-Caps

 

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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has surged by 6% this month, fuelled by the Pheu Thai-led administration’s progressive policies. Brokerage firm Bualuang Securities (BLS) revealed that a range of listed companies across various sectors are set to benefit significantly from these changes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338339-thai-stocks-surge-with-new-government-policies-investors-eye-mid-caps/