THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 30 September 2024

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The DTV program has had a promising start, according to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Although no official numbers have been released, social media bloggers estimate that between 1,500 and 2,500 visas have been issued in the first 10 weeks.

 

Destination Thailand Visa Sparks Interest, Faces Future Hurdles

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339343-destination-thailand-visa-sparks-interest-faces-future-hurdles/

 

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Rising Baht Sparks Fears of Another 'Tom Yam Kung' Crisis

 

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Thailand - Prachai Leophairat, CEO of TPI Polene Public Company Limited, expressed concern over the rising value of the Thai baht and its potential economic impact, drawing parallels to the 1997 "Tom Yam Kung" crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339373-rising-baht-sparks-fears-of-another-tom-yam-kung-crisis/

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Denmark Considers Importing Medications from Thailand and Asia to Cut Costs

 

FILE photo courtesy: Wikimedia

 

Denmark is exploring the possibility of importing medications from Thailand, India, and China to provide its citizens with more affordable pharmaceutical options, according to a report by ScandAsia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339366-denmark-considers-importing-medications-from-thailand-and-asia-to-cut-costs

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Campaigners Urge Handout Recipients to Avoid Alcohol Amid Payout Uncertainty

 

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Anti-drunk driving advocates are calling on recipients of the government’s 10,000-baht cash handout to avoid spending the funds on alcohol, warning that such purchases could lead to accidents and serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339369-campaigners-urge-handout-recipients-to-avoid-alcohol-amid-payout-uncertainty/

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Close Call: Footage Captures Car Passing Over Collapsing Road in Phayao

 

 

A major road collapse occurred in Phayao Province prompting urgent warnings for motorists traveling through the affected area. Residents described hearing a loud noise just before the ground gave way, and they rushed to stop vehicles from crossing the hazardous section. Footage from a car’s dashcam has surfaced, showing a vehicle narrowly escaping the road collapse.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339382-close-call-footage-captures-car-passing-over-collapsing-road-in-phayao/

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Thai Airways Files Restructuring Plan: Eyes 2025 Relisting

 

File photo by Laurent ERRERA from L'Union, France

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) will submit its restructuring plan to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Monday. This move is crucial for the airline's exit from business rehabilitation, a process it has been navigating for the past four years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339399-thai-airways-files-restructuring-plan-eyes-2025-relisting/

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PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Thanks Public After Topping Poll

 

FILE - Leader of Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wave before press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her gratitude to the public on Sunday after topping a quarterly poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida). Ms Paetongtarn secured 31.35% support, with respondents lauding her leadership and efforts to address the country's various challenges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339400-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-thanks-public-after-topping-poll/

 

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Family Heartbroken as Teen Found Murdered After 5 Days Missing

 

 

Police were alerted to the discovery of a lifeless body found floating in an abandoned pond in Songkhla province. 15 year old arrested for being involved involved in the murder.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339401-family-heartbroken-as-teen-found-murdered-after-5-days-missing/

 

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Fire Destroys Storage Facility at Wat Chaeng, Ubon Ratchathani

 

 

 A fire broke out on September 29, in the candle storage facility of Wat Chaeng, located in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Ratchathani Province.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339402-fire-destroys-storage-facility-at-wat-chaeng-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Mother Arrested After Attacking Daughter with Knife

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A 35-year-old woman in Pathum Thani went into a violent frenzy, attacking her 11-year-old daughter with a knife, leaving her injured. She then locked herself in a room with her 7-year-old son at a housing project in Klong Luang, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339403-mother-arrested-after-attacking-daughter-with-knife/

 

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19-Year-Old Arrested for Wielding Knife and Causing Chaos on Expressway Bus

 

 

Police arrested a 19-year-old man after he caused a disturbance on a public bus traveling on the Si Rat Expressway. A search of his belongings revealed two more knives and drug paraphernalia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339404-19-year-old-arrested-for-wielding-knife-and-causing-chaos-on-expressway-bus/

 

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10,000 Baht Government Handout Celebration Turns Violent

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A family of three in Udon Thani, who received 10,000 baht from a government program, used the funds to buy a second-hand motorcycle with a sidecar for work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339405-10000-baht-government-handout-celebration-turns-violent/

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Anutin Apologises, Orders Probe into Chiang Rai Governor for Neglect

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

On September 29, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul apologised to the public and announced an investigation into Chiang Rai Governor Phutthiphong Sirimat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339407-anutin-apologises-orders-probe-into-chiang-rai-governor-for-neglect/

 

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3 Metre Python Causes a Stir After Bolt Ride to Pattaya Mall

 

 

Shoppers and tourists at a Pattaya shopping mall were sent into a frenzy when a massive python, measuring nearly 3 metres in length, was discovered under a car in the mall's parking lot.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339406-3-metre-python-causes-a-stir-after-bolt-ride-to-pattaya-mall/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 30 September 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339408-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-30-september-2024/

 

 

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Police Face Disciplinary Action for Mistaken Car Shooting in Trang

 

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The Trang Provincial Police Commander has ordered an investigation into the officers involved in mistakenly shooting at an innocent driver’s car during an attempt to stop a suspected vehicle carrying an M16 assault rifle. The incident occurred on the morning of September 29, 2024, at a junction in Huai Yot Road, Trang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339409-police-face-disciplinary-action-for-mistaken-car-shooting-in-trang/

 

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Bangkok surveys homeless and beggars, offers social aids; public complaints flood city hall
By Pattaya Mail

 

 

The areas covered included Sukhumvit in Khlong Toei and Watthana districts, Hua Lamphong in Pathum Wan and Pom Prap Sattru Phai districts, and Ratchadamnoen Road in Phra Nakhon district, which are known gathering spots for the homeless and beggars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339411-bangkok-surveys-homeless-and-beggars-offers-social-aids-public-complaints-flood-city-hall/

 

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Proposal Needed for Legal Revisions to Foreign Land Lease

 

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A proposal to allow foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years may require significant legal amendments, according to Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. This proposal involves transferring privately-owned land to state property managed by the Treasury Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339413-proposal-needed-for-legal-revisions-to-foreign-land-leases/

 

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Used car market in a jam as electric vehicles spark trouble
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Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

The used car market is in dire straits, with a shocking downturn blamed on the economic slump, soaring non-performing loans (NPLs), and the growing allure of electric vehicles (EVs), warns Tris Rating.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339414-used-car-market-in-a-jam-as-electric-vehicles-spark-trouble/

 

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Thailand braces for severe weather with heavy rain, strong winds
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

Thailand faces severe weather conditions today, as the Meteorological Department (TMD) issues warnings of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flash floods across 51 provinces. The northern and northeastern regions are expected to be particularly affected, with rain predicted to cover 70% of these areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339415-thailand-braces-for-severe-weather-with-heavy-rain-strong-winds/

 

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EEC housing market crashes: It’s a real estate shake-up
by Bob Scott Bob

 

Picture courtesy of WHA Industrial Development

Sales of residential units in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) have taken a nosedive, particularly near industrial estates, following a wave of factory closures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339416-eec-housing-market-crashes-it’s-a-real-estate-shake-up/

 

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Pattaya cracks down on businesses illegally blocking public roads and parking spaces
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Mayor Poramet Ngampichet and Pattaya City Councillor Anupong Putthanawarat commend Pattaya municipal officers for removing cones, chairs, and metal barriers illegally placed by businesses to block parking spaces and public roadways and spaces.

PATTAYA, Thailand –  Municipal officers have been actively removing cones, chairs, metal barriers, and other items placed by businesses to block parking spaces and claim sections of public streets as private property.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339419-pattaya-cracks-down-on-businesses-illegally-blocking-public-roads-and-parking-spaces/

 

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Foreign men vandalise Phuket restaurant, shatter windows and flee
by Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of Cherng Talay Police

Two foreign men vandalised a local restaurant in Phuket early this morning, September 30, shattering glass windows and causing distress among staff and nearby residents. The incidents occurred at the Birds Cafe Restaurant in Soi OrBorTor, Cherng Talay, and prompted a police investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339422-foreign-men-vandalise-phuket-restaurant-shatter-windows-and-flee/

 

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6 year old boy stripped naked and assaulted by 2 girls in Phuket
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ and Khao Phuket

A grandmother is seeking compensation after a six year old Thai boy in Phuket was stripped naked and physically assaulted by two 12 year old girls. The girls claimed they were only playing a game of ghost exorcism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339427-6-year-old-boy-stripped-naked-and-assaulted-by-2-girls-in-phuket/

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EC dismisses complaints for party dissolution, insufficient evidence
by Ryan Turner

 

Sawaeng Boonmee. Image: EC

The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed two of over ten complaints calling for the dissolution of certain political parties and the removal of the prime minister and some Cabinet members due to insufficient information.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339430-ec-dismisses-complaints-for-party-dissolution-insufficient-evidence/

 

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Grandmother and 6-Year-Old Grandson Killed in Collision with Car in Chonburi

 

A car lost control and collided head-on with a motorcycle, killing a grandmother and her 6-year-old grandson on the spot. The incident took place on the Bang Phra Reservoir road, near Thanayut Timber, in Sriracha District, Chonburi.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339450-grandmother-and-6-year-old-grandson-killed-in-collision-with-car-in-chonburi/

 

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Fire Destroys Popular Isaan Restaurant in Nonthaburi

 

 

A fire engulfed and almost completely destroyed an Isaan restaurant in Nonthaburi, causing an estimated loss of nearly 5 million baht. Two people were injured in the incident, including the head chef, who fainted in shock as the fire rapidly spread. Authorities believe the blaze was triggered by an electrical short circuit.

 

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339451-fire-destroys-popular-isaan-restaurant-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Bombing Incident in Narathiwat’s Tak Bai District: Two Soldiers Injured

 

 

A car bomb explosion occurred in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province at approximately 21:50 on September 29, resulting in injuries to two soldiers and damage to nearby properties.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339452-bombing-incident-in-narathiwat’s-tak-bai-district-two-soldiers-injured/

 

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Truck Collides with School Pickup Bus in Lopburi, Injuring 12

 

 

During the morning school run on September 30, a traffic collision occurred on Highway 21 in Huai Hin Subdistrict, Chai Badan District, Lopburi Province. A large truck collided with a school pickup bus near Ban Tung Ta Kaew, leaving multiple people injured.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339463-truck-collides-with-school-pickup-bus-in-lopburi-injuring-12/

 

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Famed Entrepreneurs 'Mae Tak' and 'Pa Beer' Arrested Amidst Gold Scandal

 

The widely debated case on Thailand media, involving prominent business figures, "Mae Tak" and "Pa Beer," took a significant turn as both were arrested following an ongoing investigation into their gold-selling business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339468-famed-entrepreneurs-mae-tak-and-pa-beer-arrested-amidst-gold-scandal/