THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 18 November 2024

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Thailand set to ‘stir up’ the economy with juicy stimulus carrot

 

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Thailand is gearing up to dangle a glittering economic carrot with a new stimulus package set to roll out by year’s end, stretching well into 2025. This ambitious plan aims to supercharge the country’s economy, injecting life into key sectors and rallying national growth.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343894-thailand-set-to-‘stir-up’-the-economy-with-juicy-stimulus-carrot/

 

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Patong punch-up: Foreign man swings at loud restaurant worker
 

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A foreign man physically assaulted a Thai restaurant worker in the Patong area of Phuket, reportedly due to annoyance at the worker loudly inviting customers into the restaurant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343895-patong-punch-up-foreign-man-swings-at-loud-restaurant-worker/

 

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Thai transwoman and foreign man clash on gender misunderstanding in Phuket
 

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A brawl erupted between a Thai transwoman and a foreign man at a hotel in Phuket after the foreigner refused to pay upon discovering her gender.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343898-thai-transwoman-and-foreign-man-clash-on-gender-misunderstanding-in-phuket/

 

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10 year old homeless boy steals 3.5 million baht from Aussien woman in Pattaya
 

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Police yesterday arrested a 10 year old homeless Thai boy for stealing valuables worth 3.5 million baht from an Australian businesswoman staying in a rented house in Pattaya on Saturday, November 16.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343762-australian-businesswoman’s-condo-in-pattaya-robbed-over-3-million-baht-stolen/page/2/#findComment-19390416

 

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Intoxicated tourist detained after Pattaya restaurant altercation

 

 

An intoxicated tourist was apprehended in Pattaya following an alleged assault on a restaurant owner’s husband. The incident unfolded at a restaurant in Soi Pratumnak 4.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343900-intoxicated-tourist-detained-after-pattaya-restaurant-altercation/

 

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Thai man arrested for assaulting ex-girlfriend, citing black magic, concealing HIV
 

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Police in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok arrested a Thai man for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, accusing her of concealing her HIV-positive status and casting a black magic spell on him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343902-thai-man-arrested-for-assaulting-ex-girlfriend-citing-black-magic-concealing-hiv/

 

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Nonthaburi village in shock after motorcycle shooting spree

 

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A sudden series of shootings left residents of a Nonthaburi village in shock when a man on a motorcycle fired shots at four houses. Despite having no prior conflicts, homeowners were bewildered and frightened by the unprovoked attacks. Local police are now investigating.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343903-nonthaburi-village-in-shock-after-motorcycle-shooting-spree/

 

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Facebook Scams Cost Thailand Over 718 Million Baht Last Year

 

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Facebook scams have cost Thailand a massive 718 million baht (£16.5 million) in the past year, according to a recent announcement by Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister, Prasert Jantararuangtong. More than a million complaints poured into the Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre, leading to the suspension of over 348,000 Facebook accounts suspected of fraudulent activities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343904-facebook-scams-cost-thailand-over-718-million-baht-last-year/

 

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Challenges Charging Thailand's Electric Vehicle Ambitions Despite Chinese Investment

 

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Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing dark clouds of uncertainty amid the bright sparks of innovation and development. An initial surge in EV adoption has been marred by disappointing domestic car sales, sluggish economic growth, hampering household debt, and competitive pricing wars. While Chinese EV manufacturers are keen to tap into Thailand's potential, the comparatively high production costs present significant obstacles.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343905-challenges-charging-thailands-electric-vehicle-ambitions-despite-chinese-investment/

 

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Thailand Steers Towards Free Trade, Green Economy at APEC Summit

 

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At the recently concluded 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined her vision for a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and advocated fervently for an increased dedication to green economy initiatives and sustainable development.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343908-thailand-steers-towards-free-trade-green-economy-at-apec-summit/

 

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Surprise Surge: Thai Economy Outperforms Expectations with 3% Growth

 

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Thailand steeped everyone in a river of unexpected cheer today by announcing a dazzler of an economic performance. Official figures, freshly delivered to the public sphere on the 18th of November, show that the Thai economy grew by an impressive 3% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the previous year. This stunning hike leaves the previously predicted 2.6% growth rates trailing in its wake.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343909-surprise-surge-thai-economy-outperforms-expectations-with-3-growth/

 

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Phuket's Sports Tourism Strategy Drives Record-Breaking Revenue Boost

 

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In an impressive financial turnaround, Thailand's island gem Phuket is looking at an eye-popping 500 billion baht revenue surge in tourism this year. The secret ingredient in this success story? A clever strategy of promoting sports tourism – enticing visitors even during the traditional off-season, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Phuket office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343912-phukets-sports-tourism-strategy-drives-record-breaking-revenue-boost/

 

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High Stakes in Udon Thani: Thaksin, Pheu Thai Grapple with Rising People’s Party

 

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The battle for control in Udon Thani is heightening ahead of the forthcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chief election. The spotlight is firmly trained on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, aligned with the ruling Pheu Thai Party, as he vies for traction against the surging challenge from the People's Party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343915-high-stakes-in-udon-thani-thaksin-pheu-thai-grapple-with-rising-people’s-party/

 

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Mysterious Chicken Deaths Spook Village: Supernatural or Simply Wild Animals?

 

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In the quiet village of Pak Chong, nestled within Thailand's Buriram province, something rather peculiar has been ruffling feathers. Local chicken keepers, Jareum and Kaeo Dathong, awoke to find an alarming sight on a recent Buddhist holy day. A dozen of their chickens, normally sheltered within a coop positioned near an eastern sugarcane forest, were found dead, seemingly overnight, with four more missing without a trace.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343917-mysterious-chicken-deaths-spook-village-supernatural-or-simply-wild-animals/

 

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Rare 1-baht coin could fetch up to 100,000 baht

 

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Collectors are buzzing with excitement over the recent discovery of a rare 1-baht coin from the reign of King Rama IX, featuring an unusual double-tail side. A renowned shop has revealed that finding such a coin could fetch up to 100,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343919-rare-1-baht-coin-could-fetch-up-to-100000-baht/

 

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Airlines to add 73,000 seats for new year travel in Thailand

 

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Six airlines are set to increase their seat offerings by over 73,000 during the new year period to prevent excessive price hikes during the festive season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343920-airlines-to-add-73000-seats-for-new-year-travel-in-thailand/

 

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Phuket rescue drama: Autistic boy, relative saved from deadly well

 

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In a rescue drama fit for the big screen, a ten year old autistic boy and his would-be saviour found themselves ensnared in a nail-biting predicament yesterday afternoon in Phuket. The daring rescue unfolded at a construction site in Wichit, near Naka Weekend Market, where a mundane renovation turned into a life-or-death situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343921-phuket-rescue-drama-autistic-boy-relative-saved-from-deadly-well/

 

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Porsche-paced: Thai woman taken for a ride in surprise luxury Grab

 

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In the most thrilling ride of her life, a Thai woman was left gobsmacked when a luxury Porsche showed up for her ordinary Grab booking. The surprise pickup, which has since become an Internet sensation, was all thanks to the driver’s usual vehicle being in the shop, leaving him to earn points in style with his flashy substitute.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343923-porsche-paced-thai-woman-taken-for-a-ride-in-surprise-luxury-grab/

 

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Thai man’s bewitching romance scam, casts spell on victims - video

 

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Two Thai women are seeking justice for themselves and other victims after a Thai man allegedly ran a romance scam, cast black magic spells and swindled money from them and others.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343924-thai-man’s-bewitching-romance-scam-casts-spell-on-victims-video/

 

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Son demands probe after father’s injuries at Thai care centre

 

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A son is distraught after finding his father with swollen eyes and bruises while under the care of an elderly care centre. Staff at the facility claimed the injuries were inflicted during an altercation while changing the father’s diaper.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343925-son-demands-probe-after-father’s-injuries-at-thai-care-centre/

 

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Thai woman missing after iCon Group fraud loss and husband row

 

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A Thai man expressed concern for his wife’s safety after she went missing following the financial stress linked to an investment loss with the iCon Group and a dispute with the husband.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343926-thai-woman-missing-after-icon-group-fraud-loss-and-husband-row/