THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 12 November 2024

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Thailand's Major Bust: 5.2M Meth Pills Seized in Saraburi

 

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In a significant blow to Thailand's drug trade, authorities have seized over 5 million methamphetamine pills in one of the country's largest recent busts. Last Friday, Provincial Police Region 1 officials intercepted a cache of 5.2 million pills on Sudbantad Road in the Kaeng Koi district of Saraburi. The operation was led by acting commissioner Silpakom Iamwong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343360-thailands-major-bust-52m-meth-pills-seized-in-saraburi/

 

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Surge in Coconut Prices Boosts Trang Farmers' Profits

 

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Trang province's coconut farmers are in high spirits as the market price for coconuts has doubled, soaring to 20 baht each. This financial windfall is set to bring earnings over 30,000 baht for local farmers, attracting keen traders wanting to buy entire plantations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343361-surge-in-coconut-prices-boosts-trang-farmers-profits/

 

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EHang EH216-S eVTOL Takes Flight in Thailand's Skies

 

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In an unprecedented event, the Chinese aviation technology company EHang introduced its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Thailand. This milestone occurred during the Thailand Drone Exhibition & Symposium 2024, positioning Thailand as the 18th nation to host EHang's cutting-edge eVTOL flights. Endorsed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), this advancement could revolutionise urban mobility for both tourists and locals, offering a novel way to navigate Thailand's urban landscapes and picturesque islands.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343362-ehang-eh216-s-evtol-takes-flight-in-thailands-skies/

 

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British Man Tells Story of Life in Bangkok Prison in New Book

 

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A British man shares his tough experiences in a new book about his time in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons after being caught smuggling heroin into the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343363-british-man-tells-story-of-life-in-bangkok-prison-in-new-book/

 

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Drunk foreigner shocks Phuket woman by entering her unlocked car

 

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A Thai man took to social media to issue a warning to locals in Phuket after a drunk foreign man entered his girlfriend’s unlocked car last night leaving her in shock.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343365-drunk-foreigner-shocks-phuket-woman-by-entering-her-unlocked-car/

 

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Thai woman arrested in Samut Prakan for Shopee investment fraud

 

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Cyber police apprehended a woman involved in a fraudulent investment scheme targeting a 70 year old victim, claiming to be a Shopee employee and luring the victim into a fake investment opportunity, leading to a loss of nearly 2 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343366-thai-woman-arrested-in-samut-prakan-for-shopee-investment-fraud/

 

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Thai Government Adds 3 Extra Holidays for 2025 and 2026

 

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The Thai government has decided to add three special public holidays for 2025 and 2026, bringing the total number of official holidays to 21 for next year. These extra days are intended to make existing holiday periods longer.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343316-thai-cabinet-proposes-extra-holidays-for-2025/?do=findComment&comment=19376704

 

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Early Check-In Coming to Suvarnabhumi Airport by February

 

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Suvarnabhumi International Airport will begin offering an early check-in service by February. This new service allows passengers to check in up to 24 hours before their flight. The Transport Ministry announced this on social media, explaining that the goal is to make travel easier and to cut down on congestion at Thailand’s main international airport.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343367-early-check-in-coming-to-suvarnabhumi-airport-by-february/

 

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Bangkok to beat the gridlock with new congestion charge

 

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Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed that Bangkok could soon join cities like London and Singapore with a congestion charge aimed at unclogging the city’s crowded streets and reducing pollution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343404-bangkok-adapts-london-model-for-traffic-congestion-fees/?do=findComment&comment=19377691

 

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Thailand Live Wednesday 13 November 2024
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