THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 27 September 2024

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Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has surged to the top of the charts in a LINE Today poll, placed first among Thailand’s political elite. The poll, conducted from September 10 to 20, revealed that the country’s 31st Prime Minister and second female leader outpaced her rivals by a wide margin.

 

PM Paetongtarn tops the polls whilst Thaksin falls to 7th

Photo courtesy of The Nation

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339157-pm-paetongtarn-tops-the-polls-whilst-thaksin-falls-to-7th/

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Chinese man calls Thai women prostitutes sparking online outrage

Photo via TikTok/ @mede_moji
 

Two Thai women shared their experience of being insulted by a Chinese national who called them prostitutes on TikTok. A well-known American teacher and many netizens condemned the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339176-chinese-man-calls-thai-women-prostitutes-sparking-online-outrage/

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Polish Passenger Threatens to Bomb Plane Mid-air on Flight to Bangkok

 

The incident unfolded on September 26, aboard VZ 961, a Thai Vietjet flight traveling from Da Nang to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, when a Polish woman, identified as Ms. Myrcik, allegedly threatened to bomb the plane mid-flight. The flight had 121 passengers and six crew members on board.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339184-polish-passenger-threatens-to-bomb-plane-mid-air-on-flight-to-bangkok/

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Bus Crash Claims the Lives of Two Bank Employees in Bangkok

 

Two female bank employees lost their lives when a bus collided with and ran over their motorcycle near Prachanukul Intersection in Bangkok. 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339198-bus-crash-claims-the-lives-of-two-bank-employees-in-bangkok/

 

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Chiang Mai Hospital Floods, Halts Non-Urgent Care

 

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

A sudden surge of floodwater inundated Chiang Mai last night, severely affecting Lanna 3 Hospital. Flood levels rose to between knee and waist height in Soi Sukkasem, compelling the hospital to halt non-urgent care until Monday, 30th September, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339199-chiang-mai-hospital-floods-halts-non-urgent-care/

 

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Man Withdraws Government Cash, Buys Liquor for Celebration, Gets Drunk and Falls into Canal

 

 

A man who withdrew the government hand out, chose to celebrate by getting drunk and fell into a canal, in  Udon Thai province. He was rescued after a search, with relatives, who had prepared for the worst left stunned by his survival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339200-man-withdraws-government-cash-buys-liquor-for-celebration-gets-drunk-and-falls-into-canal/

 

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Dash Cam Captures Object Crashing Through Truck Windshield, Injuring Driver (Video in story)

 

 

A dash cam recorded the moment an object pierced through a vehicle's windshield, striking the driver and causing a crash near the Bangchak gas station on the Chonburi city bypass road heading towards Bangkok.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339202-dash-cam-captures-object-crashing-through-truck-windshield-injuring-driver/

 

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Thai Woman and Taiwanese Man Rescued from Vietnamese Gang

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On September 26 at 1:30 PM, Immigration Bureau officials in Muang Thong Thani, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchnarot and Pol. Maj. Gen. Praphansak Prasansook, arrested a Vietnamese gang involved in kidnapping and extortion. The victims were a 33-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Suchada (alias), and a 21-year-old Taiwanese man, Mr. Li.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339207-thai-woman-and-taiwanese-man-rescued-from-vietnamese-gang/

 

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Chinese National Arrested for International Drug Trafficking

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

On September 26 at 1:30 p.m., Immigration Police held a press conference at the Immigration Bureau in Muang Thong Thani. The event was led by Police Major General Panthana Nuchnarot and several other senior officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339208-chinese-national-arrested-for-international-drug-trafficking/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 27 September 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339209-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-27-september-2024/

 

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Traffic Ticket Statute of Limitations Extended to Two Years

 

Composite image courtesy: Daily News

 

The Royal Thai Police have issued an important reminder for all drivers regarding recent changes in traffic laws, which introduce two significant updates related to traffic fines. These changes, which took effect on October 25, 2023, aim to ensure stricter enforcement of road safety regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339211-traffic-ticket-statute-of-limitations-extended-to-two-years/

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Report Traffic Violations for Cash Rewards, Say

Thai Police

 

 

Police, alongside partner organisations, are offering cash rewards for citizens who capture traffic violations on video as part of the "Volunteer Traffic Eyes" project. Total rewards exceed 50,000 THB.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339213-report-traffic-violations-for-cash-rewards-says-thai-police/

 

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Drunk Teacher with Guns Terrifies Students in Nong Bua Lamphu

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In Nong Bua Lamphu, a schoolteacher known for frequently being drunk and carrying firearms has sparked fear among students and staff. On 26th September at 3:00 PM, the 191 radio centre received reports of an intoxicated teacher causing a disturbance at a school in Nong Bua subdistrict, Muang district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339214-drunk-teacher-with-guns-terrifies-students-in-nong-bua-lamphu/

 

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Laem Chabang: Thai customs seize 1.4 tonnes of cannabis
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

Laem Chabang customs officials have dealt a massive blow to an international drug smuggling operation, seizing over 1.4 tonnes of cannabis valued at a staggering 25 million baht before it could be illegally shipped to the UK. The bust comes as part of Thailand’s heightened crackdown on smuggling to safeguard its global trade reputation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339215-laem-chabang-thai-customs-seize-14-tonnes-of-cannabis/

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Sky’s the limit: CIB nabs Starlink scammer in Bangkok condo bust
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง

Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a Chinese man at a condominium in Bangkok. They seized 10 Starlink satellite Internet devices, allegedly intended for a call centre scam gang operating from the condo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339217-sky’s-the-limit-cib-nabs-starlink-scammer-in-bangkok-condo-bust/#google_vignette

 

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Major Storm Won't Hit Thailand Like in 2011, official confirms

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

The Disaster Relief Operation Centre has addressed rumours circulating on social media about an impending storm of similar magnitude to the one in 2011. Officials clarified the current weather conditions and upcoming forecasts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339218-major-storm-wont-hit-thailand-like-in-2011-official-confirms/

 

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Thailand aims to eradicate poverty in two years
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Thailand aims to eradicate poverty and build a prosperous economy within the remainder of its term, an adviser to PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339219-thailand-aims-to-eradicate-poverty-in-two-years/

 

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Lawmakers withdraw controversial ‘child-discipline bill’ for further review

 

Picture courtesy: NNT

 

The parliamentary drafting committee has decided to withdraw the controversial bill prohibiting corporal punishment of children for further review, following opposition from Members of Parliament (MPs).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339221-lawmakers-withdraw-controversial-‘child-discipline-bill’-for-further-review/

 

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7-Eleven Introduces Convenient PromptPay QR Code Payments Nationwide

 

 

Great news! 7-Eleven now offers the option to scan and pay with PromptPay, making transactions more convenient by eliminating the need to carry cash. Customers can simply open the QR code on their mobile banking app and pay at any of the 480 participating branches nationwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339222-7-eleven-introduces-convenient-promptpay-qr-code-payments-nationwide/