THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 9 November 2024

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Pattaya parents outraged after teacher attacks 12 year old boy

 

Pattaya City is in uproar as furious parents of a 12 year old boy from Pattaya City School 2 claim their son was assaulted by his physical education (PE) teacher in a brutal attack that has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343016-pattaya-parents-outraged-after-teacher-attacks-12-year-old-boy/

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Thailand Named 2025 Destination of the Year by Travel + Leisure

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Thailand has been chosen as “2025 Destination of the Year” by the US travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, gaining accolades for its cultural richness, stunning natural landscapes, and exquisite cuisine. This marks the tenth year of the magazine's prestigious annual recognition, celebrating countries that excel in cultural offerings, tourism innovation, and sustainable practices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343009-thailand-named-2025-destination-of-the-year-by-travel-leisure/

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Thai FDA Approves Shine Muscat Grapes After Rigorous Testing

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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light for a new shipment of imported Shine Muscat grapes, weighing in at 6.9 tonnes and valued at 3,053,616.47 baht (approximately US$89,780). The grapes have passed rigorous testing for agricultural chemical residues, confirming their safety for distribution throughout the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342999-thai-fda-approves-shine-muscat-grapes-after-rigorous-testing/

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Anutin Visits Koh Kood as Thai-Cambodia MoU Stokes Fears

 

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Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is scheduled to make a significant visit to Koh Kood island on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343032-anutin-visits-koh-kood-as-thai-cambodia-mou-stokes-fears/

 

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Malaysia's Kelantan State Plans 100km Wall on Thai Border

 

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Kelantan, a Malaysian state adjoining Thailand's Narathiwat province, has put forward a proposal for constructing a 100-kilometre-long wall along its border. This ambitious project aims to address cross-border crimes, smuggling, and flooding issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343034-malaysias-kelantan-state-plans-100km-wall-on-thai-border/

 

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Myanmar Worker Found Slain Near Chonburi Labour Camp
 

 

A grisly murder occurred near a labour camp in Chonburi's Si Racha district, where a Burmese worker was found brutally killed with multiple stab wounds to his face and neck. Authorities suspect that at least two assailants were involved in the attack, which took place in a wooded area beside a workers' camp.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343035-myanmar-worker-found-slain-near-chonburi-labour-camp/

 

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Drunk Driver Speeds the Wrong Way on Bangkok Expressway
 

 

A female driver under the influence of alcohol was apprehended after dangerously driving the wrong way on an expressway in Bangkok, narrowly avoiding multiple collisions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343036-drunk-driver-speeds-the-wrong-way-on-bangkok-expressway/

 

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Rescuers Save Father and Son After Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Nakhon Si Thammarat Coast
 

 

In a rescue operation off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Sichon District, a father and son were saved after their fishing boat capsized due to strong waves and tangled fishing gear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343037-rescuers-save-father-and-son-after-fishing-boat-capsizes-off-nakhon-si-thammarat-coast/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Suan Dok Temple in Chiang Mai
 

 

A fire broke out at Suan Dok Temple, a royal temple in Mueang District, Chiang Mai, causing significant damage to a two-story monk’s residence. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343038-fire-breaks-out-at-suan-dok-temple-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Seven Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision at Hat Yai Intersection
 

 

A crash involving multiple vehicles occurred at a busy intersection in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, resulting in injuries to seven people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343039-seven-injured-in-multi-vehicle-collision-at-hat-yai-intersection/

 

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Police Arrest Fugitive After Threatening Relatives with Gun, Challenging Authorities Online

 

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Police in Region 2 apprehended a 34-year-old fugitive, Mr. Panatporn, wanted on a warrant issued by Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Court, after he had allegedly threatened his relatives with a firearm and challenged authorities on social media.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343040-police-arrest-fugitive-after-threatening-relatives-with-gun-challenging-authorities-online/

 

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Woman Rescued After Falling Into Opening at Construction Site in Bangkok
 

 

A woman was injured after accidentally falling into a four metre deep opening at a construction site in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district. The incident occurred at an unidentified construction area off Soi Ari 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343041-woman-rescued-after-falling-into-opening-at-construction-site-in-bangkok/

 

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Bangkok City Worker Dies in Apparent Suicide, Wife Reveals Struggles with Health Issues

 

 

Police from Prawet Station responded to a report of a fatal fall in Soi On Nut 86, Prawet District, where a 43-year-old city worker was found dead outside his residence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343042-bangkok-city-worker-dies-in-apparent-suicide-wife-reveals-struggles-with-health-issues/

 

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Thai Police Crack Down Catches 72 Illegal Cambodian Migrant Workers

 

 

Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in collaboration with the Marine Police Division, successfully intercepted and detained a group of 72 Cambodian nationals attempting to enter Thailand illegally to be employed in the smuggling of goods. The operation took place off the coast of Koh Si Chang in Chonburi Province, following reports of illegal activities in the area.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343043-thai-police-crack-down-catches-72-illegal-cambodian-migrant-workers/

 

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Elderly Disabled Man Drowns at Jomtien Beach

 

 

A man with a disabled leg tragically drowned at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya during the early evening.Witnesses, including startled tourists, observed good Samaritans assisting the elderly man, estimated to be around 60-70 years old. 
 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343044-elderly-disabled-man-drowns-at-jomtien-beach/

 

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Fire Erupts at Auto Accessory Shop, Spreads to Nearby Apartment Complex

 

 

A large fire broke out at an auto accessory shop on the Sukhumvit Old Road near Soi Bang Makkhao, in Samut Prakan’s Muang District. The fire, initially ignited by a cooking accident, quickly engulfed the shop and spread to a five-story apartment complex behind it.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343045-fire-erupts-at-auto-accessory-shop-spreads-to-nearby-apartment-complex/

 

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Thailand and China Unite to Boost Tourism Across ASEAN Region

 

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The China Tourism Academy is spearheading an initiative to enhance tourism development in China and across ASEAN, positioning Thailand as a central tourism hub.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343056-thailand-and-china-unite-to-boost-tourism-across-asean-region/

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French Tourist Rescued After Self-Harm Incident in Phuket Hotel

 

 

Phuket City Police responded swiftly to aid a French tourist who had inflicted self-harm in a hotel room on Phuket Road, in the Talat Yai area. The 34-year-old man was discovered by hotel staff after exhibiting distressing behaviour

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343058-french-tourist-rescued-after-self-harm-incident-in-phuket-hotel/