THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 3 October 2024

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed disagreement with suspending educational field trips for students, saying that the measure does not solve the basic problem.

 

Field trips don’t hurt students, poorly-maintained transport does : PM

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339663-field-trips-don’t-hurt-students-poorly-maintained-transport-does-pm/

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Thailand’s Bold Move: Decriminalising Sex Work Sparks National Debate

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Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is causing a stir with a proposal to develop an entertainment complex that would bring underground businesses, including sex work, into the formal economy. This initiative aims to boost government revenue through taxation, funding crucial welfare programmes in education, public health, and infrastructure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339668-thailand’s-bold-move-decriminalising-sex-work-sparks-national-debate/

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UPDATE
Rescue Team Claims Highly Unusual CNG Tank Placement in Tragic Bus Fire

 

 

A popular social media page has shared images from a rescue team revealing an unusually placed CNG tank in the bus involved in a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 23 students.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339544-school-bus-fire-claims-multiple-lives-and-injures-young-students-in-rangsit/?do=findComment&comment=19276616

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Srettha Delighted by Vibrant Shopping Scene at Market in Chiang Mai

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited Kad Ruamchok in Chiang Mai on October 2, 2024, expressing his delight at the bustling shopping atmosphere.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339682-srettha-delighted-by-vibrant-shopping-scene-at-market-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Pattaya Officials Inspect Walking Street Venues for Fire Safety Ahead of Tourist Season
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya officials inspected Walking Street venues yesterday to check fire safety equipment in preparation for the busy tourist season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339683-pattaya-officials-inspect-walking-street-venues-for-fire-safety-ahead-of-tourist-season/

 

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Late-Night Street Racers Disrupt Pattaya Residents
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya residents are calling for action from police after street racers caused late-night disturbances on Jomtien Second Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339684-late-night-street-racers-disrupt-pattaya-residents/

 

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Prachinburi: Train Collides with Ice Cream Vendor's Motorcycle, Indian Man Killed

 

 

A train traveling from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok collided with a motorcycle belonging to an ice cream vendor, resulting in the death of the rider, a foreign national, at the scene. The incident took place near the railway tracks in Moo 1, Nong Saeng Subdistrict, Prachantakham District, Prachinburi Province.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339685-prachinburi-train-collides-with-ice-cream-vendors-motorcycle-indian-man-killed/

 

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Thailand Embarks on Mega 2.68 Trillion Baht Transport Overhaul

 

FILE photo: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

Thailand's Ministry of Transport has unveiled an ambitious 2.68 trillion baht initiative aimed at radically transforming the nation's transportation landscape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339686-thailand-embarks-on-mega-268-trillion-baht-transport-overhaul/

 

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Thai Airways Announces New Share Issuance of 42 Billion Baht

 

FILE photo courtesy: Wikimedia

 

Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is gearing up to issue new shares worth at least 42 billion baht by December as a crucial step towards finalising its debt restructuring under court supervision and resuming its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339689-thai-airways-announces-new-share-issuance-of-42-billion-baht/

 

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Lightning Strikes Leads to Fire at Office in Ammunition Storage Facility in Ayutthaya

 

 

A lightning strike has ignited a fire at an office building in an ammunition storage facility in Ayutthaya, prompting an urgent firefighting response amid ongoing rain storm.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339688-lightning-strikes-leads-to-fire-at-office-in-ammunition-storage-facility-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Man Found Dead in Lam Ta Khong: Signs of Brutal Murder: Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

The body of a 36-year-old man, later identified as Phaitoon Suanjabok, was discovered floating in Lam Ta Khong, a natural watercourse behind Plookpanya School in Nakhon Ratchasima, on October 2. The discovery was made by locals who immediately reported the gruesome scene to authorities.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339691-man-found-dead-in-lam-ta-khong-signs-of-brutal-murder-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Tragedy Strikes as One Student Drowns While Playing in Buriram

 

 

Three female students went to play at the Huay Takian overflow area. While there, one of the girls slipped and fell into the water. Despite the efforts of her friends to help, she was swept away by the strong current.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339692-tragedy-strikes-as-one-student-drowns-while-playing-in-buriram/

 

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Woman Dies After Car Plunges Into Trang River

 

 

A woman lost her life after her car plunged into the Trang River. The vehicle was found submerged at a depth of 5 metres. The accident occurred near a sluice gate in Trang’s Muang district.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339693-woman-dies-after-car-plunges-into-trang-river/

 

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Teen Dispute Escalates into Gunfire: 1 Dead, 4 Injured in Samut Prakan Attack

 

 

An altercation between teenagers in Samut Prakan ended in a violent attack involving automatic weapons, leaving one dead and four injured. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339694-teen-dispute-escalates-into-gunfire-1-dead-4-injured-in-samut-prakan-attack/

 

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Foul-Smelling Trail of Feces Found in Thai Parliament

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

On October 2, 2024, an alarming incident occurred inside Thailand's Parliament building, leaving many shocked and disgusted. A long trail of feces was discovered in the first-floor hallway of the MPs' wing, stretching from the elevator near the souvenir shop to the restroom entrance by the cafeteria.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339696-foul-smelling-trail-of-feces-found-in-thai-parliament/

 

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Nonthaburi: Project Owner Shoots Female Partner in Office, Financial Dispute Suspected

 

 

A project owner fatally shot his female business partner, before turning the gun on himself at an office in Nonthaburi. The incident is believed to be linked to financial troubles.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339697-nonthaburi-project-owner-shoots-female-partner-in-office-financial-dispute-suspected/

 

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Delivery Driver Killed in Rayong After Pickup Truck Crashes into Food Store

 

 

A 24-year-old delivery driver lost control of his Chevrolet pickup truck and crashed into a roadside food store, in Rayong,

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339698-delivery-driver-killed-in-rayong-after-pickup-truck-crashes-into-food-store/

 

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Vehicle Inspector Reassigned Amid Deadly School Bus Fire Probe

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On October 2, 2024, Jirut Wisaljitr, Director-General of the Department of Land Transport, announced an investigation following a tragic school bus fire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339700-vehicle-inspector-removed-amid-deadly-school-bus-fire-probe/

 

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Immigration Police Arrest 5 Leaders of Major Human Trafficking Rings

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has launched an aggressive operation to crack down on human smuggling networks linked to call center scams. Recently, they have arrested the ringleaders of five major criminal networks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339701-immigration-police-arrest-5-leaders-of-major-human-trafficking-rings/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 3 October 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339703-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-3-october-2024/

 

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_{Save the Children Urges Action on Child Road Deaths in Thailand}

 

Picture courtesy: TNA-MCOT

 

Alarming Statistics of Child Road Deaths in Thailand

 

Save the Children Thailand has issued an urgent plea for action after revealing that one in three child deaths in Thailand are caused by road accidents. Over the past decade, more than 26,930 children have tragically died in road crashes, highlighting the severity of the problem.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339708-save-the-children-urges-action-on-child-road-deaths-in-thailand/

 

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Cat’s out of the bag: Tomboy’s stolen car ride ends in Bangkok arrest (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 3

Police swooped in yesterday to arrest a Thai tomboy struggling with mental health issues in a car park at an apartment in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok after she stole a car, complete with a pet cat inside, from a shopping mall in the Ratchada area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339711-cat’s-out-of-the-bag-tomboy’s-stolen-car-ride-ends-in-bangkok-arrest-video/

 

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Foreign couple loses 100,000 baht to Muay Thai trainer in Phuket
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Top News

A foreign couple exposed the fraudulent behaviour of a Muay Thai trainer and his Chinese wife in Phuket, who tricked them into a visa scam, resulting in a 100,000 baht loss.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339717-foreign-couple-loses-100000-baht-to-muay-thai-trainer-in-phuket/

 

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named in TIME100 Next Influential List

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives for a group photo at the government house before taking oath in front of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's Prime Minister, has been celebrated in the latest TIME100 Next list. Recognising rising leaders and influential figures globally, the list highlights Paetongtarn's growing impact on the political landscape. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339721-paetongtarn-shinawatra-named-in-time100-next-influential-list/

 

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Yacht Fire Near Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket

 

 

A fire erupted on a yacht near Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket, The blaze was accompanied by a loud explosion, alarming nearby residents and tourists.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339729-yacht-fire-near-ao-po-grand-marina-phuket/

 

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Transport Department Clarifies Fatal Bus Fire Incident to Committee: CNG Leak Confirmed

 

 

In a heated meeting at the House of Representatives the Transport Commission grilled officials from the Department of Land Transport regarding the recent fatal bus fire on a school trip. The bus, equipped with modified gas tanks, suffered a catastrophic gas leak that led to the tragedy.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339748-transport-department-clarifies-fatal-bus-fire-incident-to-committee-cng-leak-confirmed/

 

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New ‘Dee-Delivery’ regulation to combat COD fraud epidemic

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

With online scams skyrocketing, the Government of Thailand is stepping in to crack down on delivery fraud. Enter the new Dee-Delivery regulation, designed to shield cash-on-delivery (COD) shoppers from getting duped.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339753-new-‘dee-delivery’-regulation-to-combat-cod-fraud-epidemic/

 

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New opposition leader takes the helm after party collapse

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has officially taken on the role of opposition leader, following a royal command issued by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339755-new-opposition-leader-takes-the-helm-after-party-collapse/

 

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Moo-ving in on trouble: SAO official nabbed for stealing 50 cows

 

Photo via Facebook/ tourthai news

 

Police arrested a member of the Sub-district Administrative Office (SAO) in the northern province of Mae Hong Son for stealing 50 cows and buffaloes from locals and selling them at a slaughterhouse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339756-moo-ving-in-on-trouble-sao-official-nabbed-for-stealing-50-cows/

 

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Men with swords and bats storm Udon Thani children’s centre

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Two men wielding swords and baseball bats stormed a children’s development centre in Udon Thani, causing panic among teachers and children. CCTV footage captured the incident, which took place at 12.40pm yesterday, October 2, showing the men attacking each other.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339758-men-with-swords-and-bats-storm-udon-thani-children’s-centre/