THAILAND LIVE 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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Newin and Thaksin Discuss Political Strategy in Private Meeting

 

Picture courtesy: Sanook

 

De facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob engaged in private talks with de facto Pheu Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra at the latter’s residence, according to sources familiar with the meeting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340095-newin-and-thaksin-discuss-political-strategy-in-private-meeting/

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Danish man stabs himself with medical knife in Bangkok hospital
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

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

Photo via Facebook/ ดาวแปดแฉก

 

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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Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport, Accused of Helping Fugitive
By Goongnang

 

Phuket – A Russian man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport after he is being accused of helping a fugitive suspect to escape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340101-russian-man-arrested-at-phuket-airport-accused-of-helping-fugitive/

 

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Deadly Bus Fire Tragedy Highlights Safety Failures on Thai Roads

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

A tragic bus fire on October 1, which claimed the lives of 20 children and three adults, has once again underscored the severe road safety issues in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340104-deadly-bus-fire-tragedy-highlights-safety-failures-on-thai-roads/