THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 October 2024

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The end of Buddhist Lent, Awk Phansa, will take place on Thursday, October 17th this year, and a nationwide sales ban on alcohol will be enforced for 24 hours.

 

Nationwide Alcohol Sales Ban Set for October 17th as Thailand Marks End of Buddhist Lent

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340629-nationwide-alcohol-sales-ban-set-for-october-17th-as-thailand-marks-end-of-buddhist-lent/

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Thai Baht weakens as government pushes for lower rates

 

The Thai baht has started to lose value this month, leading to speculation that its recent rally could be losing momentum. This comes as conflict increases between Thailand's government and its central bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340658-thai-baht-weakens-as-government-pushes-for-lower-rates/

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Poll: One-Third of Thais ‘Very Angry’ if Handout is Cancelled

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has revealed that more than a third of Thai citizens would feel "very angry" if the government were to cancel the second phase of its digital wallet stimulus scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340621-poll-one-third-of-thais-‘very-angry’-if-handout-is-cancelled/

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British Woman Detained at Ladprao Mall for Alleged Theft of Branded Cream

 

 

A British woman, 18, was apprehended by staff at a cosmetics store in a popular Ladprao mall for allegedly shoplifting a branded skincare cream. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340597-british-woman-detained-at-ladprao-mall-for-alleged-theft-of-branded-cream/

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Tour Bus Carrying Malaysian Tourists Collides with 18-Wheeler in Sadao: 14 Injured

 

 

 

A tour bus carrying Malaysian tourists collided with an 18-wheeler truck, resulting in 14 injuries. The crash took place near the Plant Quarantine Station in Samnak Kham, Sadao District, a few kilometres from the Sadao checkpoint.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340648-tour-bus-carrying-malaysian-tourists-collides-with-18-wheeler-in-sadao-14-injured/

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Sattahip Women Arrested for Playing Card Game Without Asking for Permission
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Sattahip — A group of Thai women was arrested in Sattahip for playing cards illegally after being misled by social media reports that they could gamble legally without needing permission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340698-sattahip-women-arrested-for-playing-card-game-without-asking-for-permission/

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Mother Arrested after Assaulting Two Year Old Daughter in Wichit
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket-In a distressing incident that has captured public attention, a 38-year-old mother identified only as Mrs. Mam from Wichit, Phuket, was arrested following a severe assault on her two-year-old daughter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340701-mother-arrested-after-assaulting-two-year-old-daughter-in-wichit/

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Buriram Police Arrest Woman for Posting Fake Rental Listings

 

Picture courtesy: 77kaoded

 

Police Colonel Jamras Siriliang from the Muang Buriram Police Station detained a 46-year-old woman, Ms. Sirikorn, from Nang Rong district, Buriram, for allegedly using photos of other people's houses to create fake rental ads. The ads targeted tourists visiting Buriram for the upcoming MotoGP event, scheduled for October 25-27.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340702-buriram-police-arrest-woman-for-posting-fake-rental-listings/

 

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Student Bus Crashes into Pig Truck, 31 Injured in Nakhon Pathom

 

 

A student bus returning from a field trip was involved in a collision, crashing into a 12-wheeled truck carrying pigs, leaving 31 students injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340703-student-bus-crashes-into-pig-truck-31-injured-in-nakhon-pathom/

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German Tourist Arrested for Drug Use and Overstaying in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: Matichon online

 

Police in Patong, led by Police Colonel Chalermchai Hoernsawat and Deputy Police Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Narubodin Phangleesen, arrested a 29-year-old German man at a hotel on Prachanukhro Road in Patong, Kathu District, Phuket. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340704-german-tourist-arrested-for-drug-use-and-overstaying-in-thailand/

 

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12-Year-Old Girl Drowns in Kanchanaburi River, Body Found 15 Kilometres Away

 

 

A 12-year-old girl drowned after being swept away by strong river currents in Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi. The girl, identified as Fa Waree, had been playing in the water with two friends before being pulled under by the current.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340705-12-year-old-girl-drowns-in-kanchanaburi-river-body-found-15-kilometres-away/

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Nakhon Si Thammarat: Husband Accidentally Shoots Wife, Flees on Motorcycle

 

 

A husband accidentally shot his wife, resulting in her tragic death. The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle, leaving police in pursuit as they continue their investigation into the circumstances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340706-nakhon-si-thammarat-husband-accidentally-shoots-wife-flees-on-motorcycle/

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33 Year Old Man Injured After Jumping from Pedestrian Bridge on Rama II Road

 

 

A 33 year old man from Nakhon Ratchasima suffered serious injuries after jumping from a pedestrian bridge on Rama II Road. The incident occurred near Saengchan Pub, with the man falling onto the fast lane heading toward Central Plaza Rama II. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340707-33-year-old-man-injured-after-jumping-from-pedestrian-bridge-on-rama-ii-road/

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Thai Street Vendor Attacked by 20 Youths After Firework Warning

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A street vendor selling grilled squid by the Mun River in Ubon Ratchathani was brutally attacked after warning a group of youths not to light fireworks near his vehicle due to safety concerns. The group retaliated by returning with nearly 20 friends, violently assaulting him and two others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340708-thai-street-vendor-attacked-by-20-youths-after-firework-warning/

 

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Fatal Car Crash in Lopburi: 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Collision With Refrigerated Truck

 

 

A car crash occurred on Lopburi-Wang Muang Road, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The crash, involved a car and a refrigerated pickup truck, 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340709-fatal-car-crash-in-lopburi-1-dead-3-injured-in-collision-with-refrigerated-truck/

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Electrocution Kills Suspected Thief on Rooftop of Construction Supply Store in Bangkok

 

 

A man was found dead on the roof of a construction materials store along Prasert Manukit Road, is believed to have died from electrocution while attempting to steal electrical wires.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340710-electrocution-kills-suspected-thief-on-rooftop-of-construction-supply-store-in-bangkok/

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Myanmar National Rescued After Suicide Attempt on Pedestrian Bridge in Sriracha

 

 

Authorities were alerted to an attempted suicide on a pedestrian bridge along Route 331, in Sriracha. The Bo Win Police received a report that a man was threatening to jump from the bridge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340712-myanmar-national-rescued-after-suicide-attempt-on-pedestrian-bridge-in-sriracha/

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Thai PM Faces Allegations of Media Freedom Breach

 

Picture courtesy: Springnews

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has found herself under scrutiny following a petition filed by Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a frequent petitioner, accusing her of breaching media freedoms. Mr Ruangkrai has claimed that her recent interactions with the press could result in her removal from office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340713-thai-pm-faces-allegations-of-media-freedom-breach/

 

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Bangchak Turns Cooking Oil Waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel

 

Picture courtesy: National Aviation Academy

 

Bangchak Corporation, a major player in Thailand's energy sector, is set to utilise used cooking oil as a key ingredient in producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by next year. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the concept of a circular economy, where waste is transformed into valuable resources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340715-bangchak-turns-cooking-oil-waste-into-sustainable-aviation-fuel/

 

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Phuket Targets High-End Tourists for B500 Billion Revenue Goal

 

Picture courtesy: TAT News

 

Phuket is aiming to achieve a tourism revenue goal of 500 billion baht in the latter half of this year, focusing on attracting high-end tourists. The shift in target, up from an initial 420 billion baht, reflects the island's capacity as a premier destination for tourism, transportation, and aviation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340716-phuket-targets-high-end-tourists-for-b500-billion-revenue-goal/

 

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Controversy at Bang Saen Beach over ice truck intrusion
by Ryan Turner

 

Image: KhaoSod

A dispute erupted at Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri when a municipal officer ordered tourists to move for an ice delivery truck driving on the beach, claiming he was the mayor’s son. The incident sparked public outrage and led to a heated exchange.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340721-controversy-at-bang-saen-beach-over-ice-truck-intrusion/

 

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Thai Tourism Council Advocates Boosting Local Spending Power

 

Photo: Facebook Not Just Travel, Newcastle

 

In light of economic challenges, the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has put forward proposals aimed at strengthening local purchasing power and attracting foreign tourists. Central to their recommendations is raising the salary base for new civil servants to 25,000 baht per month, alongside a novel approach of offering digital incentives to foreign visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340723-thai-tourism-council-advocates-boosting-local-spending-power/

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New Guidelines Introduced for Safer School Trips
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) has introduced six critical guidelines for private schools across Thailand regarding student safety during off-campus trips.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340725-new-guidelines-introduced-for-safer-school-trips/

 

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Car Cuts Off Ambulance Twice While Transporting Patient from Khon Kaen to Chonburi

 

 

A road rage incident involving a private ambulance and a reckless driver took place as a car dangerously cutting off an ambulance twice while it was transporting a patient from Khon Kaen to Chonburi for treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340731-car-cuts-off-ambulance-twice-while-transporting-patient-from-khon-kaen-to-chonburi/

 

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Dutch Tourist Hurls Objects at Udon Thani Café Staff Over Change Dispute

 

Picture courtesy: Blitz

 

On October 14, at 1:00 p.m., police from Udon Thani, led by Lt. Col. Prabda Suksontree, responded to an altercation involving a foreign tourist who allegedly threw items at café staff in a row over a 130-baht change discrepancy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340734-dutch-tourist-hurls-objects-at-udon-thani-café-staff-over-change-dispute/

 

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Praise for Police & Responders Who Saved Man Trapped in Bathroom During House Fire

 

 

Khon Kaen residents have lauded local police and rescue workers as heroes after they used a ladder and climbed over a wall to rescue a man trapped in a bathroom during a house fire, narrowly saving him from the flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340759-praise-for-police-responders-who-saved-man-trapped-in-bathroom-during-house-fire/

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Sattahip Solar Installer Suffers Severe Injuries in Fall from District Office

 

 

Rescue workers from Sawang Rojanatham Sathan Foundation were notified of a serious incident involving a person falling from height at the Sattahip District Office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340766-sattahip-solar-installer-suffers-severe-injuries-in-fall-from-district-office/

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Thai health officials charge fake doctor over illegal clinic

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thai health officials have taken legal action against Thananon Hiranchaiwan, also known as Boss Doctor Ek, for falsely claiming to be a medical doctor and operating a clinic without proper authorisation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340772-thai-health-officials-charge-fake-doctor-over-illegal-clinic/

 

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ID check-mate: DLT gears up for tight security drive with ThaID app

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is cracking down on security, rolling out mandatory identity checks with the ThaID app from November 1 for anyone booking driving license and vehicle registration slots. That’s right, no more easy rides—it’s high-tech all the way via the DLT Smart Queue app and website!

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340774-id-check-mate-dlt-gears-up-for-tight-security-drive-with-thaid-app/

 

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Firefighters prevent explosion at Nakhon Ratchasima restaurant

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A dramatic incident unfolded in Nakhon Ratchasima when a gas cylinder caught fire at a restaurant near a renowned university. Firefighters quickly intervened, preventing an explosion and containing the blaze before it could spread.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340775-firefighters-prevent-explosion-at-nakhon-ratchasima-restaurant/