THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 2 November 2024

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KO tragedy: British boxing hopeful’s final round in Pattaya hotel
by Bob Scott

A young British boxing hopeful was found lifeless at the swanky Vogue Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. The grim discovery of Joshua Goldstone in the early hours of Wednesday, October 30, has left friends and fans reeling, as the boxer’s Australian mate is battling for his life amidst the scandalous surroundings of a potential drug overdose.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342304-ko-tragedy-british-boxing-hopeful’s-final-round-in-pattaya-hotel/

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Thailand Unveils 99-Year Land Lease Policy to Attract Investors

 

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In a significant effort to boost foreign investment, Thailand is planning to extend its land lease terms from 30 to 99 years. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342335-thailand-unveils-99-year-land-lease-policy-to-attract-investors/

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Expats and Retirees Excluded in Thailand's Citizenship Grants

 

 

Thailand is addressing the plight of stateless immigrants from neighbouring countries, with a new policy to grant citizenship to 483,000 such individuals. However, this initiative does not extend to western expats or retirees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342341-expats-and-retirees-excluded-in-thailands-citizenship-grants/

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Malaysian tourist falls from Phuket hotel balcony onto parked car

 

Picture courtesy of Patong Police

 

A Malaysian tourist‘s trip to Phuket took a dramatic turn when she fell from a hotel balcony in Patong, landing on a parked car below. The incident occurred early today, November 1, sending shockwaves across the bustling tourist area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342347-malaysian-tourist-falls-from-phuket-hotel-balcony-onto-parked-car/

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Four Thai Nationals Killed in Attack Near Israel-Lebanon Border

 

Picture courtesy: Xinhua

 

Four Thai nationals were tragically killed, and one was wounded in a rocket attack near the town of Metula, close to the Israel-Lebanon border, as announced by Thailand's Foreign Minister on Friday. The event reflects the ever-escalating tensions within the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342361-four-thai-nationals-killed-in-attack-near-israel-lebanon-border/

 

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Group Petitions Court to Revoke Thai Cabinet's Citizenship Grant to Foreigners

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On 1 November at 1:00 p.m., at the Administrative Court, Songchai Niamhom, President of the People’s Network for Institutional Protection (PNIP), filed a formal petition with Prasit Sak Mee Lap, President of the Supreme Administrative Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342362-group-petitions-court-to-revoke-thai-cabinets-citizenship-grant-to-foreigners/

 

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Motorcycle Crashes into Delivery Truck at Intersection, Two Dead: Rayong

 

 

A collision at a red-light intersection in Ban Khai District, Rayong, resulted in the deaths of a motorcycle driver and passenger. The crash occurred as the motorcycle, reportedly speeding, ran a red light and crashed into a delivery truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342363-motorcycle-crashes-into-delivery-truck-at-intersection-two-dead-rayong/

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Stepson's Fury: Brutal Attack Ends in Tragic Death of Stepfather

 

 

A 30-year-old stepson brutally attacked his stepfather, leaving him dead at the scene. The assault took place in a rented home in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, where the victim was found on a blood-soaked mattress with severe injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342364-stepsons-fury-brutal-attack-ends-in-tragic-death-of-stepfather/

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Phuket Taxi Mafia Confronts Tourists Over App-Based Ride

 

 

On 1 November, a video circulated on the Facebook page “Phuket Crime” showing two foreign tourists facing harassment from a local motorcycle taxi driver in Patong, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342365-phuket-taxi-mafia-confronts-tourists-over-app-based-ride/

 

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Police Hunt Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping of Businesswoman

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Rattanathibet Police are preparing an arrest warrant for a suspect who allegedly attempted to abduct and assault a female business owner in a car park at a well-known shopping centre in Nonthaburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342368-police-hunt-suspect-in-attempted-kidnapping-of-businesswoman/

 

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Fans Rally to Support Popular Model “Nong Eung-Eoi” After Fire Destroys Home

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A fire has left popular Thai model and presenter, Nong Eung-Eoi (Eung-Eoi Punrada), without a home as her entire Bangkok house was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no one was injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342366-fans-rally-to-support-popular-model-“nong-eung-eoi”-after-fire-destroys-home/

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French Tourist Rescued After Diving Accident in Similan Islands

 

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Rescue teams rushed to assist a 66-year-old French tourist who suffered an accident while diving near the Similan Islands in Thailand’s Phang Nga Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342367-french-tourist-rescued-after-diving-accident-in-similan-islands/

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Chanthaburi Border Patrol Seizes Large Cache of Contraband Goods

 

 

In a coordinated operation, Chanthaburi Border Patrol Police, the Royal Thai Navy’s Marine Corps Task Force 2, and local officials from Pong Nam Ron District successfully intercepted a large shipment of illegal goods smuggled across the Thai-Cambodian border.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342369-chanthaburi-border-patrol-seizes-large-cache-of-contraband-goods/

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Fire in Chao Ram Cave: 300m of Fire Hose Needed for Bat Guano Blaze

 

 

A challenging fire broke out in Chao Ram Cave, Sukhothai Province, fuelled by bat guano. Officials faced a steep 200 metre climb and had to extend over 300 metres of firefighting hose to extinguish the blaze amid risks from the toxic gases being produced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342371-fire-in-chao-ram-cave-300m-of-fire-hose-needed-for-bat-guano-blaze/

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Drug Scandal Uncovered in Chanthaburi Halloween Party, Over 96 Patrons Test Positive For Illegal Drugs
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Chanthaburi — At 1:30 AM on November 1st, 2024, a special team from the Department of Provincial Administration, supported by over 80 law enforcement officials, raided Orbit Pub and BitBar in Chanthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342372-drug-scandal-uncovered-in-chanthaburi-halloween-party-over-96-patrons-test-positive/

 

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Motorcycle Crash Throws 2 Off Bridge, Claims Two Lives in Pathum Thani

 

 

A motorcycle carrying two factory workers lost control and crashed into the bridge’s concrete barrier edge, sending both the driver and passenger over the side, resulting in a fall from a height of over five metres onto the road below.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342373-motorcycle-crash-throws-2-off-bridge-claims-two-lives-in-pathum-thani/

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Foreign National Rams Pattaya Officer at Checkpoint, Flees into Forest & Sea

 

 

A foreign motorcyclist crashed through a police checkpoint in Pattaya, seriously injuring a traffic officer before fleeing into nearby forest and eventually attempting to evade capture by hiding in the sea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342377-foreign-national-rams-pattaya-officer-at-checkpoint-flees-into-forest-sea/

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Pattaya Relies on Tunnel to Solve Flooding Issues

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Pattaya, a well-known resort city in Thailand, is taking a significant step to tackle its perennial flooding problem. The city is constructing a new drainage tunnel, aiming to ease the disturbances caused by persistent rains.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342381-pattaya-relies-on-tunnel-to-solve-flooding-issues/