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Thailand Live Tuesday 8 October 2024

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Getting a Thai visa in Southeast Asia is about to become a high-tech affair. Starting next week, several Thai consulates across the region will be switching entirely to online e-visa applications, leaving traditional walk-ins a thing of the past.

 

Thai visa shake-up: SE Asia consulates switch to e-visa only

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340074-thai-visa-shake-up-southeast-asia-consulates-switch-to-e-visa-only/

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Danish man stabs himself with medical knife in Bangkok hospital
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A Danish man today wreaked havoc in a central Bangkok hospital, leaving police scrambling to contain the chaos. The bizarre incident unfolded at 4.45am, today, October 7, at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Pathumwan, Bangkok, when a 40 year old foreigner erupted into a frenzy in the emergency room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340048-danish-man-stabs-himself-with-medical-knife-in-bangkok-hospital/

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Thai police officer allegedly rapes 17 year old girl in Chon Buri

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A 17 year old Thai girl is seeking help and protection from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive, alleging that a police officer repeatedly raped her in police booths in the Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340078-thai-police-officer-allegedly-rapes-17-year-old-girl-in-chon-buri/

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Luxembourger Arrested for Illegally Guiding Tourists on Rattanakosin Island

 

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BANGKOK - The Thai Tourist Police, in cooperation with officials from the Department of Tourism, arrested Mr. Nico Alexis David Gamel Frederich, a 44-year-old Luxembourg national, for illegally operating as a tour guide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340107-luxembourger-arrested-for-illegally-guiding-tourists-on-rattanakosin-island/

 

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Police Investigate Shocking Murder-Suicide of Family in Songkhla
 

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Authorities are urgently investigating the tragic deaths of a family of four, after a woman allegedly shot and killed her husband, a former municipal councillor, along with their two teenage children, before taking her own life.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340108-police-investigate-shocking-murder-suicide-of-family-in-songkhla/

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Marine Department Reports Barge Incident off the Coast of Songkhla

 

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The Marine Department reported a incident on involving the Singapore-registered tugboat, CHG 11 towing the barge ETHAN. The barge was carrying 4,000 tons of granite on a route from Songkhla to Singapore when water entered the barge’s hull, causing the vessel to tilt to its starboard side.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340109-marine-department-reports-barge-incident-off-the-coast-of-songkhla/

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Cha-Am Beach Sees Rare ‘Fish Crowding’ Phenomenon as Locals Gather Seafood

 

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On October 7, residents and tourists flocked to Cha-Am Beach in Phetchaburi Province to catch various sea creatures washed ashore due to a phenomenon known locally as "nuea bia," or “crowding water.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340111-cha-am-beach-sees-rare-‘fish-crowding’-phenomenon-as-locals-gather-seafood/

 

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Cars Including an EV Catch Fire After Being Submerged in Flood Water, Chiang Mai

 

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A fire broke out involving an electric vehicle (EV) submerged in floodwaters at a home in Chiang Mai. The flames also involved  a nearby pickup truck, causing significant damage.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340114-cars-including-an-ev-catch-fire-after-being-submerged-in-flood-water-chiang-mai/

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Train Incident Between Samsen and Bang Sue Junction, Man Severely Injured

 

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A train incident occurred between Samsen Station and Bang Sue Junction. The incident involved an single diesel locomotive that struck a man who had walked onto the tracks in front of it.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340115-train-incident-between-samsen-and-bang-sue-junction-man-severely-injured/

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Chinese Fraudster Evading Arrest with Face-lift Nabbed in Bangkok

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, Bangkok authorities captured Jing Qu, a 30-year-old Chinese national wanted in her homeland for extensive fraud. Ms Jing's arrest this Monday follows a cunning attempt to evade justice through facial surgery. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340120-chinese-fraudster-evading-arrest-with-face-lift-nabbed-in-bangkok/

 

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Thief Disguised as Delivery Driver Arrested After Trying to Steal 205 Baht Weight of Gold

 

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A gold robbery occurred at Bangkok Golds in Samut Sakhon. The perpetrator, disguised in a delivery uniform leapt over the shop’s glass counter and stole 84 gold necklaces, weighing a total of 205 baht, from the display.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340123-thief-disguised-as-delivery-driver-arrested-after-trying-to-steal-205-baht-weight-of-gold/

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500 victims accuse social media influencer of 85 million baht gold scam
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Over 500 victims filed a complaint against a social media influencer for operating a gold scam that caused losses exceeding 85 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340124-500-victims-accuse-social-media-influencer-of-85-million-baht-gold-scam/

 

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Down under or Thai? Aussie mum trades Oz for Land of Smiles
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What would you do if the dream of owning your home seemed to be slipping away? For one Aussie mum, the solution was packing up her family and heading for exotic shores, trading Oz for the Land of Smiles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340127-down-under-or-thai-aussie-mum-trades-oz-for-land-of-smiles/

 

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Police Await Blood Test Results in Songkhla Family Mass Shooting Case

 

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Songkhla police are awaiting blood test results to determine if sedatives were used in the shocking mass shooting of a family of four. The victims were members of the family of Chaiyan Khuan-Seng, a former Songkhla municipal councilor.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340108-police-investigate-shocking-murder-suicide-of-family-in-songkhla/?do=findComment&comment=19290707

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Thai Airways soars with ‘plane’-tastic gourmet menus for all classes

 

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Thai Airways (THAI) is taking in-flight dining to new heights, literally. The airline has rolled out premium menus across all cabin classes, offering a luxurious yet culturally immersive experience. With European routes booming at an 80% load factor, Thai Airways has decided to up the ante on its service offerings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340158-thai-airways-soars-with-‘plane’-tastic-gourmet-menus-for-all-classes/

 

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No more slack: Thailand tightens the noose on illegal workers

 

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The Government of Thailand is tightening the noose on illegal foreign workers in a sweeping crackdown, with over 2,000 arrests in recent weeks. While the bulk of those detained are undocumented migrants from neighbouring Myanmar, the hunt is expanding to include Western foreigners working illegally in jobs reserved for Thai nationals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340159-no-more-slack-thailand-tightens-the-noose-on-illegal-workers/

 

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Rayong councillor arrested for siphoning diesel from fishing boats

 

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Police in Rayong, Thailand, arrested a prominent municipal councillor and his workers for allegedly siphoning diesel fuel from fishing boats at a local port. The councillor denied all charges and requested bail to fight the case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340161-rayong-councillor-arrested-for-siphoning-diesel-from-fishing-boats/

 

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Khon Kaen MP accused of 431 million baht embezzlement

 

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The court of Thailand has postponed the verdict hearing for an MP of Khon Kaen province, who is facing charges of embezzling 431 million baht from the Khon Kaen Teachers’ Savings Cooperative. Ekkarat claims the case has been politically manipulated and made a statement at 2.30pm yesterday, October 7.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340162-khon-kaen-mp-accused-of-431-million-baht-embezzlement/

 

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