THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 23 September 2024

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At around 12:00 on September 22, a fire erupted at an industrial factory located in the Map Ta Phut district of Rayong. The fire caused a lot of black toxic smoke to draft across the area.

 

Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Factory in Map Ta Phut, Rayong

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338809-fire-breaks-out-at-industrial-factory-in-map-ta-phut-rayong/

 

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Anti-Cannabis Law Draft: Political Compromise, Not Moral Outrage 

 

FILE - Police stand guard as cannabis activists and entrepreneurs, holding cannabis plant gather in front of Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, July 8, 2024. Two years after marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office Monday to protest a possible ban on general use. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The recent draft law on cannabis, proposed by Thailand's health ministry, signifies a political compromise rather than a staunch moral stance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338822-anti-cannabis-law-draft-political-compromise-not-moral-outrage /

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Election Commissioners Face Removal Over Senatorial Election Fiasco

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a dramatic turn of events, all seven election commissioners could soon be ousted by the Constitutional Court for their alleged mishandling of the senatorial elections held a few months ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338815-election-commissioners-face-removal-over-senatorial-election-fiasco/

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Suspected Drunk Drivers in Thailand to Face New Testing Methods

 

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Thailand has introduced new regulations allowing police to use urine or blood tests to determine the alcohol levels of drivers suspected of being drunk if they refuse to take a breathalyser test. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338834-suspected-drunk-drivers-in-thailand-to-face-new-testing-methods/

 

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Truck Crash on Expressway: 16 Vehicles Wrecked, 17 Injured

 

 

An incident occurred on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway when a  truck experienced brake failure, leading to a massive collision involving 16 vehicles. The incident left 17 people injured, prompting authorities to close the expressway for over an hour to manage the situation.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338836-truck-crash-on-expressway-16-vehicles-wrecked-17-injured/

 

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Residents Fear for Their Safety as Land Subsides Under Village Road: Near Pattaya

 

 

Residents of a local village in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, are gripped with fear after land subsidance formed behind their community due to water erosion. The situation has raised concerns about the possible collapse of nearby homes, prompting urgent calls for municipal intervention.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338838-residents-fear-for-their-safety-as-land-subsides-under-village-road-near-pattaya/

 

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Bus Collides with 10-Wheel Truck on Mittraphap Road, Udon Thani

 

A road crash occurred when an inter provincial passenger bus crashed into the rear of a 10-wheel truck along Mittraphap Road 2 in the Non Sa-at district. 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338839-bus-collides-with-10-wheel-truck-on-mittraphap-road-udon-thani/

 

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Trans Woman Falls to Death from Chonburi Condo, Found Wanted on Human Trafficking Charges

 

 

A 20-year-old trans woman fell to her death from a six-story condominium in Chonburi, with further investigations revealing that she was wanted on human trafficking charges. The incident occurred at a condo located in Moo 12, Na Pa Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338840-trans-woman-falls-to-death-from-chonburi-condo-found-wanted-on-human-trafficking-charges/

 

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Mechanic Crushed to Death by Truck in Cha-am

 

 

An incident claimed the life of a 28-year-old truck mechanic while he was repairing the undercarriage of a ten-wheeler truck. The incident occurred at a truck repair shop along the Cha-am-Pranburi bypass, heading towards Bangkok. 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338841-mechanic-crushed-to-death-by-truck-in-cha-am/

 

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Iranian Man Arrested for Theft of Money From Russian Woman in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

In a swift operation on September 22, Thung Maha Mek Police Station officers arrested Mr. Saber D., a 41-year-old Iranian national, on charges of nighttime theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338843-iranian-man-arrested-for-theft-of-money-from-russian-woman-in-bangkok/

 

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Na Jomtien Police Investigate Security Guard's Death, CCTV Evidence Points to Suicide

 

 

Authorities investigating the death of 24-year-old Anucha Kongkrue who was found with a fatal throat wound in Na Jomtien, Sattahip District, now believe the death may be a case of self-harm rather than murder.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338765-body-of-man-found-with-throat-slit-in-apartment najomtien/?do=findComment&comment=19252995

 

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Hose Saves Three Schoolgirls Trapped by River Currents: Ranong

 

Rescue teams were dispatched to the popular tourist site of Raksawarin Park, near the hot springs in Ranong Province, following reports of three schoolgirls trapped by strong currents in the Had Som Paen canal.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338845-hose-saves-three-schoolgirls-trapped-by-river-currents-ranong/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 23 September 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338849-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-23-september-2024/

 

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Foreign Man Plunges to Death from 22-Story Condo, Lands on Car

 

 

 

A foreign man, aged between 40 and 50, was found dead after falling from a 22-story condominium in Jomtien, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338854-foreigner-plunges-to-death-from-22-story-condo-lands-on-car/

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Tourist Police Arrest Indonesian Woman for Illegally Operating Tours

 

 

On September 22, 2024, at the Tourist Police Bureau, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Pueak-am, Commissioner-General of the Tourist Police Bureau, announced that, in line with the government’s policy, and the directive from Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, to crack down on illegal activities affecting the tourism industry, efforts were made to ensure tourist safety and confidence during the high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338855-tourist-police-arrest-indonesian-woman-for-illegally-operating-tours/

 

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Pheu Thai Party defends ethics in political face-off
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Pheu Thai Party has firmly denied accusations of undermining ethical standards for political figures as outlined in the constitution. They claim they aim to clarify what constitutes grounds for prosecuting those in public office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338856-pheu-thai-party-defends-ethics-in-political-face-off/

 

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Five injured in Suphan Buri bar shooting as brawl escalates
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

Gunfire erupted outside a popular bar in Suphan Buri, leaving five people injured. A brawl among patrons escalated into a shooting incident, after which the assailant sped away in a white pickup truck. Police have identified leads in the case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338857-five-injured-in-suphan-buri-bar-shooting-as-brawl-escalates/

 

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British Man Arrested for Smuggling £1M Cannabis from Thailand

 

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Nathaniel Benson, a 44-year-old from Leeds, West Yorkshire, was arrested at Heathrow Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle £1 million (44 million baht) worth of cannabis from Bangkok, Thailand. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, September 18, soon after Benson arrived with his two young children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338858-british-man-arrested-for-smuggling-£1m-cannabis-from-thailand/

 

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Chinese Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport For Using Other Person’s Passport
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Chinese woman was arrested at the Phuket International Airport after she was found using another person’s passport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338861-chinese-woman-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-using-other-person’s-passport/

 

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Thailand seizes 5 billion baht in assets targeting fraud, corruption
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) seized over 5 billion baht in assets this year, targeting fraud, online gambling, and corruption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338867-thailand-seizes-5-billion-baht-in-assets-targeting-fraud-corruption/

 

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Thailand explores salary reforms amid rising civil service costs

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Comptroller-General’s Department, the Budget Bureau, and the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) are actively exploring reforms to salaries and benefits across all government sectors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338892-thailand-explores-salary-reforms-amid-rising-civil-service-costs/

 

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Burmese man found tied up and seriously injured in Rayong

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

Police are searching for an attacker who brutally assaulted a Burmese man, tied him up, and abandoned him in the eastern province of Rayong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338893-burmese-man-found-tied-up-and-seriously-injured-in-rayong/

 

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Road-blocking complaint leads to Thai taxi driver arrest for drug use

 

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A complaint by a homeowner in Bangkok about road blocking led to the arrest of a Thai taxi driver using drugs in his vehicle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338894-road-blocking-complaint-leads-to-thai-taxi-driver-arrest-for-drug-use/

 

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Sketchy business: Cops arrest last suspect in decade-old human trafficking case

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Police officers from the Anti Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) triumphantly captured the last suspect in a gruesome decade-old human trafficking case, ending an exhaustive month-long chase.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338895-sketchy-business-cops-arrest-last-suspect-in-decade-old-human-trafficking-case/

 

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Condor Resumes Direct Flights to Thailand, Boosting Tourism Revival

 

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated the arrival of Condor flight DE2368 from Frankfurt to Phuket yesterday, marking the airline's return to the route after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338897-condor-resumes-direct-flights-to-thailand-boosting-tourism-revival/

 

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Thailand Embraces Larger Super Yachts to Boost Marine Tourism

 

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In a strategic move to bolster its marine tourism industry, Thailand's Transport Ministry has eased regulations to allow larger cruise ships and super yachts to operate in its waters. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister Manaporn Charoensri on 22nd September, citing recent changes by the Marine Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338898-thailand-embraces-larger-super-yachts-to-boost-marine-tourism/

 

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Elderly Australian Caught Stealing Vitamin C in Chonburi

 

An 82-year-old Australian man was caught red-handed stealing a box of vitamin C from a pharmacy in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. The elderly suspect was apprehended by police after staff from the store alerted authorities.

 

Full Story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338899-elderly-australian-caught-stealing-vitamin-c-in-chonburi/

 

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Monk with Sword Causes Commotion in Bangkok's Lad Ya Area - video

 

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A startling incident unfolded in the Lad Ya area of Bangkok, on the night of September 22, when a man dressed as a monk was spotted brandishing a sword in the middle of the road. The commotion took place in the Khlong San district and was quickly captured on video and shared widely on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338900-monk-with-sword-causes-commotion-in-bangkoks-lad-ya-area-video/

 

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Thai Bolt Driver Surrenders After Assault Over Fare Dispute in Chon Buri - video

 

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A Bolt driver has turned himself in to police after slapping a female passenger inside her Chon Buri home on Saturday due to a payment delay.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338901-thai-bolt-driver-surrenders-after-assault-over-fare-dispute-in-chon-buri-video/

 

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Attacks on Narathiwat's Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary most violent in two decades

 

Photo: Thai PBS World

 

The weekend attacks on the Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary office and buildings in Narathiwat province were the most violent in the past 22 years, following weapon thefts in 2002 and 2006, the director general of the National Parks and Wildlife Department said today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338905-attacks-on-narathiwats-hala-bala-wildlife-sanctuary-most-violent-in-two-decades/