THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 1 October 2024

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FILE - Maya Bay. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Thailand's famous Maya Bay, located in the southern province of Krabi, will reopen to visitors on Tuesday after a two-month closure for environmental rehabilitation. The iconic bay, renowned globally from the Hollywood film "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had been closed from August 1 to September 30 to allow natural restoration.

 

Thailand's Maya Bay to Reopen for Tourists on Tuesday

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339477-thailands-maya-bay-to-reopen-for-tourists-on-tuesday/

 

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Prawit Wongsuwan's Overseas Trips Under Scrutiny

 

Picture courtesy: Channel 7 News

 

Mr. Prompong Nopparit, former spokesman for the Pheu Thai party, is examining whether Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan's overseas trips this year violated any official regulations. Concerns arose after it was discovered that Prawit missed 84 out of 95 House sessions, citing other commitments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339474-prawit-wongsuwans-overseas-trips-under-scrutiny/

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Thai Actress’s Brother Refuses Settlement with Russian Attacker

 

 

A "wai" was offered to stop the Russian man from attacking his victim. Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

The younger brother of actress Chalida Vijitvongthong has refused to settle with a Russian man who allegedly assaulted him after he intervened to help a restaurant employee. The incident took place in the early hours of last Wednesday (September 25) at a restaurant on Ratchadapisek Soi 3, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339484-thai-actress’s-brother-refuses-settlement-with-russian-attacker/

 

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Two Syrians Arrested at Phuket Airport with Fake UAE Passports
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – Two Syrians were arrested at the Phuket International Airport with fake United Arab Emirates passports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339485-two-syrians-arrested-at-phuket-airport-with-fake-uae-passports/

 

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Fatal Dog Attacks in Thailand Prompt Legal Reevaluation

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Two fatal dog attacks in Thailand last week have sparked nationwide outrage, prompting renewed calls to review the country's pet ownership and public safety laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339486-fatal-dog-attacks-in-thailand-prompt-legal-reevaluation/