THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 5 November 2024

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Car Plunges from Condominium Parking Lot in Bangkok’s Pinklao Area

 

An incident occurred during the morning, when a car crashed through a parking lot wall and plunged from a condominium in the Pinklao area, startling residents, but only causing minor injuries to the driver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342554-car-plunges-from-condominium-parking-lot-in-bangkok’s-pinklao-area/

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Private car blocks emergency vehicle, patient dies in Samut Prakan
 

Image courtesy of Sanook

 

Yesterday, November 3, at roughly 9.30pm, a car obstructed an emergency vehicle in Samut Prakan, ultimately resulting in a patient’s death. Despite lights and sirens, the car’s driver refused to yield for over a minute, causing delays for the rescue team.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342559-private-car-blocks-emergency-vehicle-patient-dies-in-samut-prakan/

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Loy Kratong Festival to Boost Tourism Revenue

 

Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

As temperatures cool with the onset of the cold season, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unveiled over 300 nature trails across Thailand, welcoming adventure enthusiasts to explore the country’s diverse landscapes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342577-loy-kratong-festival-to-boost-tourism-revenue/

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Pattaya Tightens Safety Rules for Beach Operators Amid Tourist Surge
 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

Pattaya officials, spearheaded by Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, conducted a thorough inspection of Pattaya Beach on Saturday. The aim was to ensure that speedboat and jet ski operators adhere to newly instated safety regulations, a key component of the ongoing "Better Pattaya Bay" project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342585-pattaya-tightens-safety-rules-for-beach-operators-amid-tourist-surge/

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NACC Urged to Seek PM's Insight on Thaksin's Hospital Treatment

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. File photo

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been encouraged to directly request information from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra regarding her father, the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342601-nacc-urged-to-seek-pms-insight-on-thaksins-hospital-treatment/

 

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Drunken Monk Crashes Car, Injuring Two, Then Veers into Cassava Field

 

 

A monk reportedly under the influence of alcohol, drove his car into two pedestrians, injuring both, before losing control and veering into a local cassava field. The incident took place in the Nong Phrong subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district, Prachinburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342602-drunken-monk-crashes-car-injuring-two-then-veers-into-cassava-field/

 

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Mystery Box Turns Out to Be Junk, Not Drugs: Delivery Staff’s Confusion in Pattaya

 

 

In a bizarre turn of events, a delivery employee at a private courier service in Nong Prue, Chonburi, reported a suspicious package believed to contain illegal drugs. However, when police arrived to investigate, they found nothing more than household items and junk inside the box
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342603-mystery-box-turns-out-to-be-junk-not-drugs-delivery-staff’s-confusion-in-pattaya/

 

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Crash Claims Life of Woman After Motorcycle Collides with Unmarked Road Works: Pathum Thani

 

 

A crash occurred late night, when a 45-year-old woman lost her life after her motorcycle struck a pile of stones placed as the only barrier around an uncovered drainage pipe on a local road. The incident took place near the entrance of a village on Khlong Luang 10 Alley in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342604-crash-claims-life-of-woman-after-motorcycle-collides-with-unmarked-road-works-pathum-thani/

 

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Department of National Parks Seeks Leads in Trap Killing of Phu Luang Wild Elephant

 

 

The Director-General of Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has ordered an investigation into a trap that killed a wild elephant in Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Loei Province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342605-department-of-national-parks-seeks-leads-in-trap-killing-of-phu-luang-wild-elephant/

 

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Construction Firm Sues BMA & Governor for 50 Million Baht Over Training Centre Project

 

 

Ngamwongwarn Construction is suing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, seeking 50 million baht in damages. The lawsuit claims compensation for losses incurred following the abrupt cancellation of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Training Centre construction project.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342607-construction-firm-sues-bma-governor-for-50-million-baht-over-training-centre-project/

 

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Grab Delivery Rider Dies After Crashing Into Parked Truck in Si Racha

 

 

The crash occurred on the Sukhumvit Road near a PTT gas station in Si Racha, Chonburi Province, a Grab delivery rider lost his life after his motorcycle collided with a parked ten-wheeler truck on the roadside.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342608-grab-delivery-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-parked-truck-in-si-racha/

 

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13-Year-Old Boy Injured as Metal Rod from Bench Pierces Leg at School

 

 

A 13-year-old student suffered an injury when a metal rod from a damaged marble bench pierced his leg at a school in Udon Thani.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342610-13-year-old-boy-injured-as-metal-rod-from-bench-pierces-leg-at-school/

 

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Police Officer Shot in Pattani While Returning from Mosque - Fights Back Injured but Safe

 

 

In a dramatic turn of events in Pattani's Yarang district, a Police Lieutenant aged, 52, narrowly escaped a deadly attack by two armed assailants while returning home from evening prayers.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342611-police-officer-shot-in-pattani-while-returning-from-mosque-fights-back-injured-but-safe/

 

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Thailand Sends Workers to Israel Amid Conflict Risks

 

Picture courtesy: Israel Travel Secrets

 

Thailand's Department of Employment has announced plans to send 800 workers to Israel this month, despite the escalating conflict in the region. This decision comes as Thai interest in working opportunities in Israel remains high, according to DoE chief, Somchai Morakotsriwan, speaking on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342613-thailand-sends-workers-to-israel-amid-conflict-risks/

 

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Thailand Among Top 4 Nations Most at Risk from Severe Flooding

 

File photo source: Wikipedia

 

With unusual weather patterns taking hold globally, Thailand stands prominently among nations most threatened by flooding in 2024. The World Bank's recent insights highlight that around 1.47 billion individuals worldwide are at heightened risk from river floods, torrential rains, and coastal erosion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342614-thailand-among-top-4-nations-most-at-risk-from-severe-flooding/

 

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Thai Police Chief Launches Crackdown on Foreign Criminals in 15-Point Plan

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Thailand’s National Police Chief, Pol Gen Kittirat Panpet, has introduced a robust 15-point strategy to crack down on foreign criminals, combat cross-border crime, and enhance public safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342616-thai-police-chief-launches-crackdown-on-foreign-criminals-in-15-point-plan/

 

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Ko Kut's Status Affirmed by Thai PM Amid Border Marquees

 

Picture courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, following talks with coalition leaders, has firmly stated that Ko Kut is unequivocally recognised as Thai territory under a longstanding treaty with France. This declaration comes amidst public intrigue over the island's status, though Cambodia harbours no claims against it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342621-ko-kuts-status-affirmed-by-thai-pm-amid-border-marquees/

 

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Middle East Conflict Drives Thailand's Canned Tuna Export Boom

 

Picture courtesy: thansettakij

 

The conflict in the Middle East, notably between Israel and Hamas, has indirectly boosted Thailand's economy, specifically in the canned tuna sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342627-middle-east-conflict-drives-thailands-canned-tuna-export-boom/

 

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Tour Bus Collides with Truck in Phrae, Injuring 45
 

 

A Bangkok-bound intercity bus carrying 47 passengers collided with a truck carrying rice, on a winding section of road between Song and Ngao districts, in Song District, Phrae Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342630-tour-bus-collides-with-truck-in-phrae-injuring-45/

 

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Trang Airport terminal to open by late 2025 amid project delays
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Transport Ministry directed an expedited effort to complete the new passenger terminal at Trang Airport, aiming for its operation by the close of next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342631-trang-airport-terminal-to-open-by-late-2025-amid-project-delays/

 

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Thai nurse steals umbilical cord, placenta for illegal stem cell production
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Thai Rath

A Thai nurse at a hospital in Bangkok allegedly stole umbilical cords and placentas from newborn babies and sold them to a clinic to create growth factors and stem cells, which were then distributed illegally to more than 100 beauty clinics and hospitals in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342632-thai-nurse-steals-umbilical-cord-placenta-for-illegal-stem-cell-production/

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Condor jet declares mid-descent alert on Phuket–Frankfurt route
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Aviation Source News

A Condor Airbus A330-900, en route from Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket to Frankfurt, Germany, triggered a high alert after declaring an emergency while descending to its destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342633-condor-jet-declares-mid-descent-alert-on-phuket–frankfurt-route/

 

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Band-aid mistake in chicken soup sparks online outrage in Thailand

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An unexpected discovery in a bowl of soup left a consumer feeling queasy, after mistaking a band-aid for a piece of chicken.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342661-band-aid-mistake-in-chicken-soup-sparks-online-outrage-in-thailand/

 

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3 children rescued in Bangkok after being abused by babysitter - video

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

Locals in the Pracha Ruamjai Community in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district rescued three children today after they were reportedly physically abused by a female babysitter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342662-3-children-rescued-in-bangkok-after-being-abused-by-babysitter-video/

 

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Bangkok market owner removes unauthorised luggage fair sign - video

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A market owner in Bangkok has taken matters into her own hands after discovering an unauthorised sign for a luggage fair had been placed at the entrance to her market. This unexpected use of the space, without the owner’s consent, led to immediate action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342663-bangkok-market-owner-removes-unauthorised-luggage-fair-sign-video/

 

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Cops on ‘holy heist’ hunt for temple donation box bandit

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend a thief who targeted a temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand, stealing a donation box meant for utility expenses. The incident occurred yesterday, November 4, at approximately 5pm at Wat Pradu Song Tham, located in Phai Ling subdistrict, Ayutthaya, when a suspect made away with the wooden donation box.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342664-cops-on-‘holy-heist’-hunt-for-temple-donation-box-bandit/

 

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Feng Shui Fraud: Thai Police Investigate Master Amidst Complaints

 

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In a developing story, Thai police have launched an investigation into a prominent feng shui master after multiple individuals stepped forward with complaints, alleging fraudulent practices. This incident caught the attention of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), with Police General Kittirat Phanphet instructing Police Lieutenant General Akka-radech Phimonsri to handle the matter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342665-feng-shui-fraud-thai-police-investigate-master-amidst-complaints/

 

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Thailand Extends Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists Indefinitely

 

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In a groundbreaking move likely to thrill Indian travellers, Thailand has indefinitely extended its visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists. This decision allows visitors to enjoy up to 60 days in the country without the need for a visa. Initially slated to end on 11 November, this policy will now be a permanent fixture, making Thailand's attractive beaches, bustling cities, and rich cultural sites more accessible.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342666-thailand-extends-visa-free-entry-for-indian-tourists-indefinitely/

 

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Bangkok Police Crack Down on Illegal Parking and Unlicensed Drivers

 

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In Bangkok's Phaya Thai district, police have launched a vigorous crackdown on illegal parking and unlicensed foreign drivers to enhance public safety and traffic order. Spearheaded by Phaya Thai Police Station’s superintendent, Watcharawee Thammasema, and traffic inspector Jumphon Yenpathomkul, the initiative involves 10 officers enforcing stricter measures at the busy Phaya Thai intersection.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342667-bangkok-police-crack-down-on-illegal-parking-and-unlicensed-drivers/

 

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Fake Officials Extort Truck Driver in Ayutthaya Bribery Scandal

 

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In a bizarre incident near Bangkok, a group of men posing as administrative officers have allegedly extorted 250,000 baht from a truck driver and his wife by claiming they found untaxed goods in their vehicle. The confrontation took place on November 4 along Phahonyothin Road in Ayutthaya province. The driver, pressured by the threat of legal action, agreed to pay the sum.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342668-fake-officials-extort-truck-driver-in-ayutthaya-bribery-scandal/