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Thailand Live Tuesday 24 September 2024

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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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Burmese man condemned for preaching Christianity to Buddhist novices
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A Thai Buddhist academic criticised a Burmese man and a Thai woman for posing as English language teachers to preach Christianity to novices at a temple in the central province of Ang Thong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338920-burmese-man-condemned-for-preaching-christianity-to-buddhist-novices/

 

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Tourists Rescued by Train from Doi Khun Tan National Park After Road Closures

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) successfully carried out a rescue operation to assist around 50 stranded tourists from Doi Khun Tan National Park. The tourists were left unable to leave the area due to a road blockage caused by flooding and landslides, which had cut off access routes.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338921-tourists-rescued-by-train-from-doi-khun-tan-national-park-after-road-closures/

 

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Son Drowns While Saving His Mother in Buriram

 

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A 41-year-old man drowned while trying to save his mother from being swept away in the Lam Nam Mat River in Buriram province. The accident occurred at a wooden bridge in Ban Tha Poon, Nong Bost sub-district, where the son ultimately lost his life after struggling against the strong current for over 30 minutes.

 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338922-son-drowns-while-saving-his-mother-in-buriram/

 

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14-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabs Grandmother Following Heated Argument

 

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A 14-year-old girl fatally stabbed her grandmother following a heated argument. The grandmother, known for her alcohol abuse, had been verbally abusive toward the girl and her younger brother, often accusing them of being orphans. The constant conflict between them tragically culminated in violence.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338923-14-year-old-girl-fatally-stabs-grandmother-following-heated-argument/

 

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Motorcycle Crash on Highway 36 Involving Hit-and-Run by 18-Wheeler: One Fatality

 

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The incident occurred on Highway 36 in Pong involving a collision between a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler truck that fled the scene. The crash resulted in the death of a male motorcyclist. Authorities are appealing to the public for any dashcam footage that could help identify the truck involved in this fatal hit-and-run incident.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338926-motorcycle-crash-on-highway-36-involving-hit-and-run-by-18-wheeler-one-fatality/

 

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Boats Collide in Nonthaburi: Son Drowns in Front of Mother After Collision with Motorboat

 

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At a pier in Nonthaburi’s Bang Yai district, a man drowned in front of his mother after his rowing boat was struck by a motorboat, mere metres from the shore. The motorboat driver, an elderly man, revealed that he was too old to jump in and save the victim.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338927-boat-collision-in-nonthaburi-son-drowns-in-front-of-mother-after-collision-with-motorboat/

 

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Big Joke Faces Asset Seizure in Online Gambling Case

 

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On September 24, 2024, news broke that Pol. Gen. Surachet "Big Joke" Hakpal is once again in trouble, as the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has been asked to seize 480,000 baht in assets following the discovery of financial transfers tied to illegal online gambling activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338935-big-joke-faces-asset-seizure-in-online-gambling-case/

 

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Four Injured in Violent Phatthalung Street Shootout

 

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A street shootout between two rival youth gangs in Phatthalung left four people injured yesterday at 2 am. The injured include two 17-year-old boys and two 15-year-old girls, with one boy in critical condition after being hit in the chest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338941-four-injured-in-violent-phatthalung-street-shootout/

 

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Brace for a downpour: 42 provinces in for a wet and wild ride
by Bright Choomanee

 

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Weather forecasts indicate heavy rain in 42 provinces tomorrow, with the northern region facing the most intense downpours, reaching up to 80%. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoffs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338943-brace-for-a-downpour-42-provinces-in-for-a-wet-and-wild-ride/

 

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Freelancers in the frame: Thailand mulls welfare for all, even in the sex trade

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The government is contemplating extending welfare protections to freelance workers, including those in the sex industry, akin to those available to employees registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), contingent on their payment of income taxes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338947-freelancers-in-the-frame-thailand-mulls-welfare-for-all-even-in-the-sex-trade/

 

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Lawyer Warns Entire Paetongtarn Cabinet Faces Impeachment Risk

 

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Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, left, talks to Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra before making the policy statement at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Paetongtarn appeared Parliament for the first time to lay out how her government envisions to improve the country. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

A lawyer has sounded the alarm that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's entire cabinet could face impeachment following a complaint regarding an incomplete policy statement delivered in Parliament on September 12.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338950-lawyer-warns-entire-paetongtarn-cabinet-faces-impeachment-risk/

 

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Cooking Gas Leak Incident in Lat Krabang Results in Explosion and Injury

 

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A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak in the Pruksa Village, The Seasons Romklao-Lat Krabang housing estate, located in Lat Krabang district, resulted in an explosion which left one person in hospital.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338956-cooking-gas-leak-incident-in-lat-krabang-results-in-explosion-and-injury/

 

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Activisit questions Paetongtarn’s resignation from family firms
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Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has pressed the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra properly resigned from executive positions in 20 family-owned companies before her election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338955-activisit-questions-paetongtarn’s-resignation-from-family-firms/

 

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Chaos at the Police Station Drunken Belgian Man Defecates and Dances in Underwear

 

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A 23-year-old Belgian man caused havoc at the Pak Kret Police Station after being detained for erratic behavior on a Bangkok expressway. The incident saw him engage in a series of disruptive acts, including defecating on the station floor and stripping down to his underwear to mock officers.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338980-chaos-at-the-police-station-drunken-belgian-man-defecates-and-dances-in-underwear/

 

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Bangkok bonanza: Chinese tourists ‘Agoda’ crazy for Golden Week

 

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A popular travel booking platform, Agoda, reported that Bangkok is one of the top five destinations among Chinese tourists for the upcoming Golden Week from October 1 to 7.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338982-bangkok-bonanza-chinese-tourists-‘agoda’-crazy-for-golden-week/

 

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Thailand delays minimum wage hike to 400 baht by two weeks

 

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Thailand’s decision to delay the planned increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day will extend the wait by about two weeks, according to a senior labour official. This postponement, initially set for October 1, is due to the committee responsible for the hike not meeting quorum requirements in its recent sessions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338984-thailand-delays-minimum-wage-hike-to-400-baht-by-two-weeks/

 

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Thai Government Faces Backlash Over Charter Amendment Proposal

 

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The Thai government is facing growing criticism over its proposed charter amendment, which opponents claim could weaken ethical standards for political officeholders. On September 23, PM Office Minister Chousak Sirinil defended the Pheu Thai Party's controversial revisions, insisting they would strengthen the constitution by clarifying ethical guidelines, not diminish them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338988-thai-government-faces-backlash-over-charter-amendment-proposal/

 

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Thai Govt Tackles Soaring Pork Prices, Plans Domestic Solutions

 

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In response to public concerns over the high cost of pork, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has announced measures to address the issue. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan noted that domestic pork prices are significantly higher than imported pork, prompting the ministry to act.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338990-thai-govt-tackles-soaring-pork-prices-plans-domestic-solutions/

 

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Man Arrested in Sisaket for Selling Illegal Kratom Drinks to Students

 

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In a decisive operation in Sisaket, local police arrested a man suspected of illegally selling kratom-infused drinks to students. The arrest, made on a road in the Nong Wa subdistrict, Benchalak district, followed intense local complaints and led to the seizure of critical evidence: eight bottles of kratom tea, 16 bottles of cough syrup, and a boiling pot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338991-man-arrested-in-sisaket-for-selling-illegal-kratom-drinks-to-students/

 

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Environmental Crisis: Garbage Inundates Patong Beach Amid Monsoon Season

 

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Patong Beach in Phuket has been engulfed by a sea of trash and plastic waste, as relentless monsoon rains batter the island's west coast. On Sunday, 22nd September, an alarming amount of debris was discovered covering a large stretch of the beach, highlighting an ongoing and escalating environmental problem.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338992-environmental-crisis-garbage-inundates-patong-beach-amid-monsoon-season/

 

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Thailand to Launch SMS Alerts for Natural Disasters Next Year

 

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The Government of Thailand has announced a new initiative to send SMS alerts for natural disasters, Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong revealed today. This move aims to keep the public informed and save lives by issuing timely warnings of impending threats.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338994-thailand-to-launch-sms-alerts-for-natural-disasters-next-year/

 

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