THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 12 November 2024

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Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

 

A Mexican woman on holiday with her family in Phuket agreed to return a luxury watch worth about 200,000 baht to a Thai woman, stating that she thought it belonged to a family member and mistakenly took it from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343232-no-time-to-lose-mexican-tourist-returns-pricey-watch-after-bangkok-airport-mix-up/

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Inmate Murder at Bangkok Prison Sparks Security Concerns - video

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A harrowing incident unfolded at Bangkok's Minburi Remand Prison, where six inmates brutally assaulted and fatally stabbed a fellow prisoner, Yutthakarn, using improvised weapons fashioned from prison materials. This grisly attack has raised serious questions about security measures within the facility.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343252-inmate-murder-at-bangkok-prison-sparks-security-concerns-video/

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Thailand's PM Paetongtarn Pushes Airport Upgrade for Tourist Season

 

Picture courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently made a noteworthy visit to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, underscoring the urgency of improvements ahead of Thailand's bustling tourist season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343260-thailands-pm-paetongtarn-pushes-airport-upgrade-for-tourist-season/

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Kittirat Na Ranong Chosen as BOT Board Chair Amid Protests

 

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Kittirat Na Ranong, a familiar face in Thailand's political landscape as a former deputy premier and finance minister, has been appointed as the chairman of the Bank of Thailand's board. This significant decision was reached by an independent selection committee led by Sathit Limpongpan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343267-kittirat-na-ranong-chosen-as-bot-board-chair-amid-protests/

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Foreign Driver in Fatal EV Collision with Motorbike, Drags It Over 50 Metres
 

 

A 40 year old foreign woman driving a new, red license plated electric car collided with a Honda Scoopy motorbike, resulting in the death of a passenger and injuries to the rider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343281-foreign-driver-in-fatal-ev-collision-with-motorbike-drags-it-over-50-metres/

 

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Young Woman Found Dead in Car with Heartbreaking Message to Mother
 

 

Police discovered the body of a young woman in a white Honda City parked on Phaholyothin Road in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district. The woman, who rented the vehicle on November 8, was found with a charcoal stove inside the car, leading authorities to suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343282-young-woman-found-dead-in-car-with-heartbreaking-message-to-mother/

 

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Woman Arrested After Brutal Assault on Ex- Boyfriend Due to Longstanding Grievance
 

 

In a case of violent retribution, police have apprehended a 28-year-old woman, following her brutal assault on her former boyfriend. 
 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1343283-woman-arrested-after-brutal-assault-on-ex-boyfriend-due-to-longstanding-grievance/Full story: 

 

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Two Mongolian Nationals Arrested in Bangkok Pickpocketing Spree; Third Suspect at Large
 

 

Police have arrested two Mongolian nationals suspected of targeting tourists in a pickpocketing operation in central Bangkok. The two men were apprehended by Thong Lor Police officers in the early hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343284-two-mongolian-nationals-arrested-in-bangkok-pickpocketing-spree-third-suspect-at-large/

 

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Anutin Reaffirms Koh Kood's Sovereignty Amid Disputed Reports

 

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Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Koh Kood in Thailand's Trat province on Monday, accompanied by Deputy Minister Sabida Thaiseth and a delegation of ministry officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343285-anutin-reaffirms-koh-koods-sovereignty-amid-disputed-reports/

 

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Jealous Rage: Vegetable Seller Kills Wife, Suspecting Affair
 

 

In a shocking act of jealousy, a vegetable seller fatally stabbed his wife, suspecting her of talking to another man. The incident occurred in Rayong Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343286-jealous-rage-vegetable-seller-kills-wife-suspecting-affair/

 

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Mother Finds 16 Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Working at Bar in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Pattaya – A mother finally found her 16 year-old who had gone missing two months prior allegedly working at a bar in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343287-mother-finds-16-year-old-daughter-allegedly-working-at-bar-in-pattaya/

 

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Chemical Spill Causes Chaos in Rayong, Sparks Environmental Concern
 

 

A chemical spill brought traffic to a standstill and raised alarm among Rayong residents after a number of caustic soda totes fell from a truck in Pluak Daeng District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343288-chemical-spill-causes-chaos-in-rayong-sparks-environmental-concern/

 

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Fire Engulfs Commercial Building in Ranong Market Area
 

 

A fire broke out late at night in a four-story, 14-unit commercial building in the bustling Ranong Thani Market area, Bang Non, Ranong City District. Firefighters battled the blaze for over five hours, managing to contain it before it spread further.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343289-fire-engulfs-commercial-building-in-ranong-market-area/

 

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Man Missing for Three Days Found Dead with Multiple Reptile Bite Marks

 

 

A man who disappeared after fleeing into dense marshland following an alleged theft at a convenience store was found dead, showing signs of reptile bites. Family members, who had been searching for him since his disappearance, discovered his body after three days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343291-man-missing-for-three-days-found-dead-with-multiple-reptile-bite-marks/

 

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Motorcycle Collides with Parked Pickup Truck in Surin, Leaving Family of Three Dead

 

 

A crash occurred on the Surin-Prasat Road, resulting in the tragic deaths of a family of three, including a four year old child.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343292-motorcycle-collides-with-parked-pickup-truck-in-surin-leaving-family-of-three-dead/

 

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Missing Teen Found Working Illegally at Pattaya Bar, Mother Speaks Out

 

Picture courtesy: Sanook

 

A 16-year-old girl, missing for nearly three months, was discovered working in a bar in Pattaya, raising concerns about underage employment and exploitation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343287-mother-finds-16-year-old-daughter-allegedly-working-at-bar-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=19374994

 

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Thai Gov’t Justifies Thaksin’s Campaign Role in Local Elections

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's involvement in aiding the Pheu Thai Party's campaign for upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections faces scrutiny. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has robustly defended Thaksin's participation, affirming it is within legal rights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343304-thai-govt-justifies-thaksin’s-campaign-role-in-local-elections/

 

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Thai Man in Drink Driving Custody Dies; Foul Play Ruled Out

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

A Thai man, 57-year-old Thongsai, has died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody at Chaiyaphruek Police Station in Nonthaburi after being arrested for drink driving. The incident has raised concerns, prompting his wife, Tippawan, to demand a deeper investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343306-thai-man-in-drink-driving-custody-dies-foul-play-ruled-out/

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Bangkok plans cycling lanes to ease congestion in key districts
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The capital’s bustling streets may soon see a transformation as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are set to introduce a walking and cycling lane project in four heavily congested areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343308-bangkok-plans-cycling-lanes-to-ease-congestion-in-key-districts/

 

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Seven Injured as Farm Truck Plunges 15 Metres Off Cliff in Lampang

 

 

The incident occurred, when a farm truck, locally known as an “e-tan,” lost control and plunged down a 15 metre cliff in Wang Nuea district, Lampang. The incident took place on a remote agricultural road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343314-seven-injured-as-farm-truck-plunges-15-metres-off-cliff-in-lampang/

 

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Thai Cabinet Proposes Extra Holidays for 2025

 

Picture: Holidays by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Courtesy: Alpha Stock Images via Picserver

 

The Thai Cabinet has announced a proposal to introduce additional public holidays in 2025, aiming to enhance work-life balance and revive the tourism sector. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343316-thai-cabinet-proposes-extra-holidays-for-2025/

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Taxi tensions in Phuket: Drivers demand ride-hailing rights
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

Tensions are boiling over in Phuket as local green plate taxi drivers, reliant on app-based bookings to stay afloat, face hefty 2,000-baht fines for doing just that.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343323-taxi-tensions-in-phuket-drivers-demand-ride-hailing-rights/

 

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Minister defends ‘controversial’ land title decision in Buriram

 

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Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri recently stepped into the spotlight by defending a contentious decision made by a land committee regarding land title documents for plots in Buriram’s Khao Kradong area. This decision comes despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that the land is owned by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343348-minister-defends-‘controversial’-land-title-decision-in-buriram/

 

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Hawk theft stumps owner as police stall over 10,000 baht fee

 

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A young entrepreneur is grappling with a distressing theft involving a prized Harris’s hawk, valued at nearly 200,000 baht (US$5,765), allegedly stolen by an employee. Three months on, the case remains unresolved despite clear evidence and a reported demand for a 10,000 baht (US$290) fuel fee by police for assistance in the investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343351-hawk-theft-stumps-owner-as-police-stall-over-10000-baht-fee/

 

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Thai woman’s daring car cling ends in roadside heartbreak - video

 

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A Thai woman desperately tried to stop her husband from fleeing with his mistress by clinging onto his car, only to be savagely attacked and left abandoned by him on a roadside in Phatthalung, a southern province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343173-woman-clings-to-husbands-car-in-furious-confrontation-over-alleged-affair/?do=findComment&comment=19376593

 

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Fake monk returns to Bangkok to beg day after losing robes - video

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Just one day after being unmasked as a fake monk, a 65 year old man from Saraburi, Central Thailand, was spotted back on the streets of Bangkok, resuming his act as a disabled beggar—but this time without his monk’s robes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343353-fake-monk-returns-to-bangkok-to-beg-day-after-losing-robes-video/

 

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Elephant rampage at charity event in Bueng Kan kills woman

 

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An elephant at a charity event in Bueng Kan went on a rampage, causing the tragic death of one woman and leaving a man severely injured. The incident, which took place yesterday, November 11, led to chaos as attendees fled in panic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343354-elephant-rampage-at-charity-event-in-bueng-kan-kills-woman/

 

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Thailand's Pet Food Exports Soar 31%, Raking 80 Billion Baht

 

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Thailand's pet food exports have surged by approximately 31% in the first nine months of the year, generating around 80 billion baht, according to the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). The demand for premium dog and cat food drove this growth, with these segments contributing a striking 71 billion baht, marking a 39% increase from last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343355-thailands-pet-food-exports-soar-31-raking-80-billion-baht/

 

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Thailand Revamps Coal Power Units to Ensure Cheap Electricity

 

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In a bid to stabilise electricity prices amid rising energy costs, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is refurbishing two vital coal-fired power units in Lampang. This comes as part of EGAT's strategy to extend the lifespan of Units 8 and 9, each generating 320 megawatts, crucial for reducing Thailand's dependence on pricey imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343357-thailand-revamps-coal-power-units-to-ensure-cheap-electricity/

 

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Pattaya's Walking Street Dazzles with New 3D LED Display

 

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Pattaya's Walking Street has just upped the ante in its famous nightlife scene. On Saturday, November 9, the iconic strip lit up with a massive 3D LED screen, captivating both local and international tourists. This state-of-the-art addition has fast become a highlight, transforming the bustling area into a must-visit destination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343359-pattayas-walking-street-dazzles-with-new-3d-led-display/