THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 19 November 2024

[webfact]

FILE - Leader of Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wave before press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Thaksin Negotiates for Paetongtarn Amid Potential PM Suspension

 

In a strategic move, Thaksin Shinawatra has reportedly engaged in secret discussions with influential figures, aiming to prevent his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, from facing suspension as Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343914-thaksin-negotiates-for-paetongtarn-amid-potential-pm-suspension/

[webfact]

Gas-Powered Bus Safety Checks Urgent as Deadline Approaches

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

As the end-of-the-month deadline approaches, Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT) has issued a firm reminder to operators of CNG buses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343907-gas-powered-bus-safety-checks-urgent-as-deadline-approaches/

[webfact]

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

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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/

[webfact]

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/

[webfact]

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

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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/

[webfact]

Thailand Investigates Increasing Dugong Death Toll in Krabi

 

File photo. Source: Wikipedia

 

Thailand's dugong population is facing a serious decline, prompting an expanded investigation into rising death rates. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343939-thailand-investigates-increasing-dugong-death-toll-in-krabi/

 

[Georgealbert]

Foreign Tourist Falls to Death from 4th Floor of Korat Shopping Mall
 

 

An incident occurred when a foreign male tourist, believed to be aged between 50 and 60, fell from the fourth floor of a popular shopping mall in the heart of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343940-foreign-tourist-falls-to-death-from-4th-floor-of-korat-shopping-mall/

 

[Georgealbert]

Police Arrest Son & Daughter-in-Law for Setting Vehicle on Fire & Threatening Family

 

 

Police in Bang Lamung arrested a 28-year-old man and his 26-year-old wife, after they allegedly set fire to a pickup truck and threatened family members in a violent domestic incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343941-police-arrest-son-daughter-in-law-for-setting-vehicle-on-fire-threatening-family/

 

[Georgealbert]

Construction Worker Falls from Third Floor, Severely Injured in Sattahip

 

A Myanmar construction worker sustained severe injuries after falling from a three-story building under construction in Bang Saray, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343942-construction-worker-falls-from-third-floor-severely-injured-in-sattahip/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
German Husband Breaks Silence on Wife’s Role in Murder of Prosecutor’s Mother-in-Law

 

 

The suspect’s husband, 68-year-old Waldemar Wolf, a German national, spoke from their home in a village in Si Racha, Chonburi. He recounted the events of that fateful day, stating that his wife had instructed him to stay home and not go anywhere. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343759-woman-found-dead-in-palm-plantation-identified-as-prosecutor’s-mother-in-law/#findComment-19391177

 

[Georgealbert]

Armed Robbery: Suspects Flee with 1.2 Million Baht from Convenience Store Staff in Pattani

 

 

Authorities in Pattani Province are on the hunt for two armed robbers who stole 1.2 million baht from convenience store staff en route to deposit the money at a local bank.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343943-armed-robbery-suspects-flee-with-12-million-baht-from-convenience-store-staff-in-pattani/

 

[Georgealbert]

Landslide in Phang Nga: One Body Recovered
 

 

A landslide occurred in Moo 3, Bang Toei Subdistrict, Mueang Phang Nga District, burying a worker who was in the quarrying area at the time. Emergency response teams launched an extensive search operation that extended overnight, hoping to locate the missing individual.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343944-landslide-in-phang-nga-one-body-recovered/

 

[Georgealbert]

Farmer Crushed by Tractor in Suphanburi

 

 

A fatal crash occurred in Ban Tha Thong, Moo 3, Pak Nam Subdistrict, Doem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphanburi Province. A man was killed after he lost control of his agricultural tractor and it overturned. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343945-farmer-crushed-by-tractor-in-suphanburi/

 

[webfact]

12kg Heroin Found Inside Buddha Statues Abandoned in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

In a striking discovery today, Thai authorities uncovered a substantial narcotics haul tucked away in Buddha statues left by a roadside in Nakhon Phanom province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343946-12kg-heroin-found-inside-buddha-statues-abandoned-in-thailand/

 

[Georgealbert]

Young Teacher Killed in Motorcycle Hit & Run, While Traveling to Teach

 

 

A 25-year-old teacher lost her life in an incident on Phetkasem Road, Prachuap Khiri Khan, while riding her motorcycle in heavy rain to catch a van to Hua Hin, where she taught her students.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343947-young-teacher-killed-in-motorcycle-hit-run-while-traveling-to-teach/

 

[Georgealbert]

Pickup Truck Overturns in Nakhon Ratchasima, Suspected Overloading Blamed
 

 

In a near-miss incident as only minor injuries occurred, a silver pickup truck carrying a full load of rice overturned in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Officials suspect the vehicle’s heavy load caused the wheel nuts to snap, leading to the crash.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343949-pickup-truck-overturns-in-nakhon-ratchasima-suspected-overloading-blamed/

 

[Georgealbert]

Former Teacher’s Home Destroyed by Fire, Estimated Damage Exceeds 5 Million Baht

 

 

A devastating fire consumed the home of a retired teacher in Nakhon Luang District, Ayutthaya Province, causing damages estimated at over 5 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343951-former-teacher’s-home-destroyed-by-fire-estimated-damage-exceeds-5-million-baht/

 

[Georgealbert]

Man Dies from Electric Shock After Cutting Grass: Samut Songkhram

 

 

A man was found dead after being electrocuted after cutting grass near a canal. His wife had reported him missing the day before, leading to a search that ended with the discovery of his body.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343952-man-dies-from-electric-shock-after-cutting-grass-samut-songkhram/

 

[Georgealbert]

Teen Killed After Attempting to Resolve Dispute with Former Friend at Gas Station

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

In an incident in Bang Bon, Bangkok, a 14-year-old boy, was fatally shot after attempting to settle a conflict with a former friend outside a gas station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343953-teen-killed-after-attempting-to-resolve-dispute-with-former-friend-at-gas-station/

 

[Georgealbert]

Illegal E-Cigarette Factory Raided: Chinese Financier & 23 Migrant Workers Arrested
 

 

A team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), led by the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD), raided an illegal e-cigarette factory in the Bang KhunThian area of Bangkok, apprehending 23 migrant workers and a Chinese financier.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343955-illegal-e-cigarette-factory-raided-chinese-financier-23-migrant-workers-arrested/

 

[webfact]

Election Commission Urged to Probe Thaksin’s Dual Citizenship

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On 18 November 2024, Sondhiya Sawatdee, a former advisor to the House of Representatives' legal, justice, and human rights commission, filed a formal request with Thailand’s Election Commission (EC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343956-election-commission-urged-to-probe-thaksin’s-dual-citizenship/

 

[webfact]

Operation "Bridge-Blasting": Thai Police Bust Chinese Call Centre Gang Using 02 Numbers

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Police in Thailand have dismantled a sophisticated Chinese call centre gang, primarily involving Chinese nationals, that exploited over 10,000 telephone numbers starting with "02" to defraud citizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343957-operation-bridge-blasting-thai-police-bust-chinese-call-centre-gang-using-02-numbers/

[webfact]

Thai Police Officer Investigated Over 500 Baht Bribe Claim in Khon Kaen

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Following the viral spread of a video showing a police officer accepting a bribe of 500 baht, Colonel Yoswat Kaewsupthanit, the Superintendent of Muang Khon Kaen Police Station, ordered an investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343958-thai-police-officer-investigated-over-500-baht-bribe-claim-in-khon-kaen/

 

[webfact]

New Alcohol Control Bill Nearly Finalised; Set for December House Vote

 

FILE photo courtesy: MGR online
 

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill is nearing completion and could be put before Thailand's parliament by mid-December. Leading the review, Mr Wisarn Techathirawat, head of the special scrutinising committee, stated the bill is now 80% complete.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343959-new-alcohol-control-bill-nearly-finalised-set-for-december-house-vote/

 

[webfact]

Crackdown on Cheap Foreign Goods Planned to Protect Consumers and SMEs

 

File photo for reference only: Wikipedia

 

Thailand's Commerce Ministry is preparing measures to combat the surge of cheap, substandard foreign goods entering the market, which is affecting local consumers and SMEs. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343960-crackdown-on-cheap-foreign-goods-planned-to-protect-consumers-and-smes/

[webfact]

Bang Sue police inspector joins nightclub party during ID checks (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A deputy police inspector from Bang Sue district, Bangkok, was seen dancing while conducting ID checks at a nightclub. The move, which occurred yesterday, November 18, aimed to create a relaxed atmosphere for patrons and reduce tension during routine checks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343967-bang-sue-police-inspector-joins-nightclub-party-during-id-checks-video/

 

[webfact]

Thai boy hugs mum for last time before taking his own life with aunt’s gun
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

A 13 year old Thai boy hugged his mother for the last time before taking his own life with his aunt’s gun at a family home in the central province of Ayutthaya yesterday, November 18.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343970-thai-boy-hugs-mum-for-last-time-before-taking-his-own-life-with-aunt’s-gun/

 

[Georgealbert]

Four Dead in Pick-Up Truck Crash After Leaving Local Bar In Uthai Thani

 

 

A crash claimed the lives of four men after their pickup truck skidded off the road and slammed into a tree in Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343969-four-dead-in-pick-up-truck-crash-after-leaving-local-bar-in-uthai-thani/

 

[Georgealbert]

Golf Caddy Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Pattaya

 

 

On the evening of November 18, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya received reports of a serious motorcycle crash at the Pong intersection in Pong Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343974-golf-caddy-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-near-pattaya/

 

[webfact]

TMD sounds the storm alarm as weather takes a wild turn
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Justin Aikin, Unsplash

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning of adverse weather conditions across various regions of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343972-tmd-sounds-the-storm-alarm-as-weather-takes-a-wild-turn/