THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 30 October 2024

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Thai police are digging deep into the puzzling death of a 46 year old Canadian man discovered by a group of his friends after five days of silence. The alarm was raised in a quiet corner of Moo 8, Srisoontorn, alerting Thalang police officers to the scene at around 12.35pm, yesterday, October 28.

Unsolved mystery: Thai police dig into Canadian man’s death

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342037-unsolved-mystery-thai-police-dig-into-canadian-man’s-death/

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Francophone

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Tak Bai Massacre Case Expired: Defendant Returns to Work

 

File photo courtesy VOA

 

A local official involved in the Tak Bai incident, Wissanu Loetsongkram, has resumed his duties after the case against him was closed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. No defendant faced trial.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342046-tak-bai-massacre-case-expired-defendant-returns-to-work/

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Thai Woman, 20, Sentenced to Life in Sweden for Murder

 

Picture courtesy: Swedish Police

 

Khwanchai Iamchaeng, a 20-year-old woman from Thailand, has been sentenced to life in prison in Sweden for the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The crime involved luring the victim to a tram stop under the guise of purchasing his headphones, only for him to be fatally shot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342059-thai-woman-20-sentenced-to-life-in-sweden-for-murder/

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Swedish Men Arrested in Pattaya on Fraud and Overstay Charges

 

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

Two Swedish nationals have been apprehended in Pattaya, accused of call centre fraud amassing over 50 million baht in damages and overstaying their visas. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342073-swedish-men-arrested-in-pattaya-on-fraud-and-overstay-charges/

 

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Phuket Tourism Forecast to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Revenue in 2024

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Tourism in Phuket is on track to surpass revenue levels seen in 2019, with visitor numbers almost reaching pre-pandemic levels, according to the Phuket Tourist Association.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342078-phuket-tourism-forecast-to-surpass-pre-pandemic-revenue-in-2024/

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Thailand's PM Paetongtarn Tackles PM2.5 Pollution Crisis

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced decisive action to combat PM2.5 pollution in Thailand. These solid particulate matters, smaller than 2.5 microns, are wreaking havoc on public health, particularly during the cold season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342077-thailands-pm-paetongtarn-tackles-pm25-pollution-crisis/ 

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Chiang Mai-Nakhon Phanom Bus Crash Leaves Three Injured

 

 

A bus from Chiang Mai heading to Nakhon Phanom veered off the road on Nittayo Road (Sakon Nakhon-Nakhon Phanom) near the Boonthaphan Farm area in Ban Nong Yasaai, Mueang District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342079-chiang-mai-nakhon-phanom-bus-crash-leaves-three-injured/

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Elderly Man Sets Fire to Home in Attempted Suicide, Saved by Neighbours

 

 

A 66 year old man attempted to set his home ablaze after a domestic dispute, only to be saved by quick-thinking neighbours. The fire started in a two-story townhouse, with flames spreading through the living areas and filling the property with thick smoke.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342081-elderly-man-sets-fire-to-home-in-attempted-suicide-saved-by-neighbours/

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Worker’s Arm Trapped in Rubber Creper Machine in Phayao Province

 

 

A 22-year-old man suffered a severe injury after his arm became trapped in a rubber creper machine at a workshop in Ban Mai Na Sa, Village 13, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342082-worker’s-arm-trapped-in-rubber-creper-machine-in-phayao-province/

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Husband Shot Dead in Domestic Dispute in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

Police received reports of a fatal shooting in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, at a stilted wooden house located at 39 Moo 5, Sam Tambon, Chulabhorn district. They found the body of a 44-year-old who had been fatally shot, by his wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342083-husband-shot-dead-in-domestic-dispute-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

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Three Injured in Ambulance Crash in Tha Chana District, Surat Thani province

 

 

An ambulance driver from Tha Chana Hospital lost control and collided with a tree, resulting in three injuries, including one casualty who was trapped inside the vehicle. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342084-three-injured-in-ambulance-crash-in-tha-chana-district surat-thani-province/

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Homeless Woman Found Murdered in Abandoned Restroom in Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

 

Authorities in Prachuap Khiri Khan province responded to a report of a murder, after the body of a homeless woman was found in an abandoned restroom near a local market, adjacent to the Thap Sakae Municipal Childcare Centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342086-homeless-woman-found-murdered-in-abandoned-restroom-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

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Public Safety Officer Arrested for Stealing 6 Million Baht of Rescue Equipment

 

 

In a shocking case of theft, a 30-year-old public safety officer was arrested for stealing essential rescue equipment worth over 6 million baht from a Ubon Ratchathani rescue centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342087-public-safety-officer-arrested-for-stealing-6-million-baht-of-rescue-equipment/

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Authorities Raid 11 Locations Linked to Gambling Network That Hacked Government Websites

 

 

In a major operation against online gambling networks, officials from Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation’s Technology and Information Division conducted coordinated raids at 11 locations across Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342088-authorities-raid-11-locations-linked-to-gambling-network-that-hacked-government-websites/

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Pattaya: Burmese Man’s Disturbance Keeps Entire Area Awake

 

 

A man, believed to be either mentally unstable or under the influence of drugs, was reportedly causing a disturbance behind residential homes, upsetting locals and disrupting the community’s peace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342089-pattaya-burmese-man’s-disturbance-keeps-entire-area-awake/

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Bangkok to Ban Trucks in "Low Emission" Zones Amid Pollution Rise

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

In response to heightened air pollution, Bangkok is set to implement a new ban on trucks entering designated "low emission" zones. This move, introduced by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), targets the looming threat of PM2.5 pollution during the cool season, spanning from November to March.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342090-bangkok-to-ban-trucks-in-low-emission-zones-amid-pollution-rise/

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Thai Baht's Strength Puts Pressure on Fiscal Revenue Collections

 

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Revenue collection for the fiscal year ending in September 2024 fell 4-5 billion baht short of government targets due to the stronger baht, impacting VAT from imports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342091-thai-bahts-strength-puts-pressure-on-fiscal-revenue-collections/

 

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Tourists Panic as Teenagers Fight, Shoot at each other at a Crowded Restaurant in Pattaya
By Adam Judd

 

Pattaya, Chonburi Province – On October 30th, 2024, at 4:06 AM, R.T.O. Wuttikorn Plodprong, deputy chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of a shooting incident in front of the Moo Krata Baek Kap Din Sam restaurant on Petchtrakul Road in Pattaya City, Nongprue Subdistrict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342092-tourists-panic-as-teenagers-fight-shoot-at-each-other-at-a-crowded-restaurant-in-pattaya/

 

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Minister Jiraporn Pledges Transparency in “The iCon Group” Investigation

 

Picture courtesy NNT

 

Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, Jiraporn Sinthuprai, has responded to allegations of fraudulent practices linked to “The iCon Group” and the search for a figure known as the “NACC Angel.” She assured that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has made this case a priority, directing all related agencies to act swiftly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342096-minister-jiraporn-pledges-transparency-in-“the-icon-group”-investigation/

 

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American Bully Alerts Owners to Fire, Helping Save Elderly Neighbour in Samut Prakan

 

 

A fire broke out in a two-story wooden and concrete house on Soi U-Thong 18, Praeksa Road, in Samut Prakan’s Mueang district. Prompted by a vigilant American Bully dog barking incessantly, nearby residents sprang into action, alerting authorities and helping to ensure the safety of the home’s elderly owner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342099-american-bully-alerts-owners-to-fire-helping-save-elderly-neighbour-in-samut-prakan/

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Thai visa woes: From easy as pie to digital fly, book before you buy
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Royal Thai Visa

Once upon a time, jetting off for a Thai visa was as easy as pie. A quick border dash to a nearby country, pop into a consulate in Laos, Malaysia, or Vietnam, and voilà! You’d be done and dusted, ready for an evening drink by the Mekong River. Ah, the good old days!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342101-thai-visa-woes-from-easy-as-pie-to-digital-fly-book-before-you-buy/?utm_source=241030-10

 

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German man dies in Koh Phayam resort, candy found during CPR
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via SiamRath

A German man died at a resort on Koh Phayam, an island in the southern province of Ranong. A piece of candy may have been spat out of his mouth during CPR but officers concluded that the cause of death was a pre-existing medical condition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342103-german-man-dies-in-koh-phayam-resort-candy-found-during-cpr/

 

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Australian Tourist Found Dead in Pattaya Hotel Room, Drug Overdose Suspected

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

Authorities are investigating the death of a 27-year-old Australian tourist who was found deceased in his hotel room on Soi 3 in Pattaya’s Nong Prue subdistrict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342106-australian-tourist-found-dead-in-pattaya-hotel-room-drug-overdose-suspected/

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Body of Man Found Washed Ashore on Jomtien Beach

 

 

The discovery was made along Jomtien Beach, leaving local residents and authorities puzzled. Pattaya police received a report of a deceased man’s body found washed ashore at Dongtan Beach,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342124-body-of-man-found-washed-ashore-on-jomtien-beach/

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Michelin chef Jay Fai cooks up clarity: ‘I’m not closing my restaurant’ - video

 

 

Photo via Facebook/ UNHCR ประเทศไทย

 

Renowned Thai chef and owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Jay Fai Pratu Phee denied rumours of her retirement, clarifying that it was a misunderstanding. The 81 year old street food legend also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of Thailand to try her food.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342131-michelin-chef-jay-fai-cooks-up-clarity-‘i’m-not-closing-my-restaurant’-video/

 

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Police flush out Thai teen’s mall bathroom masturbating video call

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

Police issued a warning to a perverted 19 year old Thai teen who engaged in a video sex phone call and masturbated in a bathroom of a shopping mall in the central province of Chai Nat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342132-police-flush-out-thai-teen’s-mall-bathroom-masturbating-video-call/

 

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Snack attack: Thai woman’s sticky fingers prank is no joke - video

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai woman caught stealing snacks from a shop in the central province of Chachoengsao claims that she did not mean to steal, and only wanted to prank the shop owner.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342133-snack-attack-thai-woman’s-sticky-fingers-prank-is-no-joke-video/

 

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Phuket road rebels: Law takes a backseat as foreign bikers run wild

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Police have yet to take legal action against two foreign motorcyclists who were caught on video riding dangerously down a main road in Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342134-phuket-road-rebels-law-takes-a-backseat-as-foreign-bikers-run-wild/

 

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French duo’s extortion plan fails to baguette away with it in Phuket

 

Photo by Joshua Forbes via Unsplash

 

Two foreign men, believed to be French nationals, reportedly attempted to extort 2,000 baht from a Thai tourist in the Patong area of Phuket on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342135-french-duo’s-extortion-plan-fails-to-baguette-away-with-it-in-phuket/

 

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Traffic cop sorry for punchline in Chon Buri motorcycle rev-enge

 

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A traffic police officer in Sattahip, Chon Buri, apologised after punching a 13 year old boy who he believed purposely revved his motorcycle engine at him. The 35 year old boy’s mother has forgiven the officer but cautioned it should be the last such incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342136-traffic-cop-sorry-for-punchline-in-chon-buri-motorcycle-rev-enge/