THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 9 October 2024

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An 82 year old Swiss man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after security found a handgun tucked away in his luggage.

 

Elderly Swiss man busted with gun at Phuket Airport

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340160-elderly-swiss-man-busted-with-gun-at-phuket-airport/

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

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PM Paetongtarn Faces Legal Battle Over Advisor Appointments

 

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

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the influential Pheu Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, is embroiled in a new legal skirmish aimed at her removal from office. The controversy stems from appointing Nattawut Saikua and Surapong Suebwonglee, both of whom have previous criminal convictions, to advisory roles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340169-pm-paetongtarn-faces-legal-battle-over-advisor-appointments/

 

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Thailand Faces Economic Decision Amid Rising Currency Concerns

 

Thailand's economic landscape is under scrutiny as Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira and Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput discuss the nation's household debt and explore the possibility of an interest rate cut. With the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) scheduled to meet on October 16, all eyes are on their decision on the current 2.50% rate, especially given the baht's recent appreciation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340172-thailand-faces-economic-decision-amid-rising-currency-concerns/

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Sukhothai Riverbank Collapse Claims One Life, Search Continues for Missing Child

 

An  incident occurred when a section of the Yom Riverbank in Sukhothai Province, collapsed, causing a house to be swept into the river. Three people were trapped under the debris. While one person was rescued, a 10-year-old girl remains missing.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340192-sukhothai-riverbank-collapse-claims-one-life-search-continues-for-missing-child/

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Former Soldier Opens Fire at School, Injuring Two Construction Workers

 

A former soldier armed with multiple firearms opened fire at a school in the Chaiyaphum Province, injuring two construction workers at the Special Education School in Ban Lao.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340194-former-soldier-opens-fire-at-school-injuring-two-construction-workers/

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Collision Claims One Life, Injures Three in Roi Et Province

 

A collision between a pickup truck and a Toyota Fortuner resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The collision occurred on the Roiet-Mahasarakham road in the Muang Roi Et district.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340195-collision-claims-one-life-injures-three-in-roi-et-province/

 

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Jealous Husband Murders Wife After Catching Her with Lover, Attempts Suicide

 

A brutal domestic altercation left a woman dead and her husband critically injured in what appears to be a crime of passion in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340197-jealous-husband-murders-wife-after-catching-her-with-lover-attempts-suicide/