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Chinese Driver in High-Speed Collision Wreaks Havoc in Pattaya
Driver Accused in Fatal Crash Allegedly Using Phone, Faces Charges Photo: The Thaiger Police have revealed that a tragic crash involving 39-year-old Zhang Yigong, which killed one person and injured several others, was not alcohol-related. They suspect he was using his mobile phone when the accident occurred. Zhang was driving a Toyota Alphard van when he collided with 12 cars and motorbikes on Thepprasit Road near the Sukhumvit exit. This reckless drive resulted in the death of 30-year-old Sahaprom Wongmak and left two others injured. Following the incident on December 5, Pattaya City police detained Zhang, charging him with reckless driving causing death and property damage. Despite the severity of the situation, Zhang has refused to speak, baffling authorities since he tested negative for alcohol. Rumors suggest Zhang may have been distracted by his phone and possibly arguing with his girlfriend at the time of the crash. Police have taken Zhang to Bang Lamung Hospital for a drug test, with results pending. Efforts to confirm the insurance status of Zhang's van have been slow due to his silence. However, an interpreter is set to assist today, aiming to break the language barrier and move the investigation forward. Police are determined to gather all necessary evidence and proceed with legal actions. -- 2024-12-06 -
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
"I like the fact that the Thais are not woke" No, most of them are in a state of permanent somnolence -
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
Wrong attitude. However, I wonder why this news keeps coming up knowing nothing will be done about it. It is however telling that the writer has done no research, otherwise he or she would know that all nearby countries, other than mainland China, impose nationality based dual pricing. It's not a Thailand only thing. However, depending on the country and venue, some extend locals pricing to foreign residents too, which only a small number of mostly privately owned venues in Thailand do. About the only good thing to emerge in recent years has been free entry to certain museums, historical parks and even national parks (the latter only applies to foreigners) during the New Year period. They started this in 2019 (the national park free entry scheme, applying to some, not all parks was launched for the first time last December and lasted until the end of February). The validity of free entry to specific museums and all historical parks has gradually been extended from 5 days when it was first launched to 17 days in 2023/2024. -
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Biden Administration Weighs Preemptive Pardons Amid Trump’s Return
This shows exactly your intellectual status. Jimmy Kimmel as a source. Still you do seem to believe that MSNBC is a news network. -
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Over 1,000 detained in Thai nominee crackdown on foreign businesses
Different police department, ol' chap.........🙄 I hope you haven't bought a house via a company............😱 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 6 December 2024
Phuket's First Government Cancer Center Gets Huge Donations - video File photo for reference only Phuket's medical landscape is set for a big change with the development of its first government-run cancer treatment facility at Vachira Phuket Hospital, boosted by substantial donations totaling 1.5 million baht. This will fund a new Radiation Therapy Building. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345543-phukets-first-government-cancer-center-gets-huge-donations-video/ -
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Is Accident Insurance a Requirement in Thailand
I would say it's an essential requirement though not a legal one. The arguments FOR are scattered all through the AN forums in the form of multiply mutated unfortunates who have to resort to gofundme because they didn't think it was needed. Until it was. -
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Phuket's First Government Cancer Center Gets Huge Donations - video
File photo for reference only Phuket's medical landscape is set for a big change with the development of its first government-run cancer treatment facility at Vachira Phuket Hospital, boosted by substantial donations totaling 1.5 million baht. This will fund a new Radiation Therapy Building. On December 5, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, his wife Busadee, and local officials officially accepted these donations. Lienkin Rakchon and family contributed 500,000 baht, while Wirat Songsaeng, Managing Director of Mukdara Beach Resort Co Ltd, donated 1 million baht. The ambitious project aims to raise 290 million baht to build a six-storey complex equipped with advanced radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, a chemotherapy unit, and inpatient wards. This facility, spanning 9,000 square meters on a five-rai plot near Pracha Uthit Road, is just 4 kilometers from Vachira Phuket Hospital. The hospital's development committee, led by Pramookpisitt Achariyachai, aims to secure 150 million baht by February 2025 to begin the first phase. Initial therapies are expected to start by September 2026. The facility will serve patients from Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi, reducing their need to travel far for treatment. Dr. Wirasak Lothongkham, Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, emphasized the current struggle, with about 1,000 new cancer cases annually, half requiring radiation. Patients currently travel to provinces like Surat Thani or Bangkok, incurring significant costs for travel and accommodation. A fundraising "phaapaa" ceremony, a traditional Thai event, will occur on February 8 to support the project. It will be led by revered monk Luang Por Sai Thong Techa Thammo. The event invites everyone to contribute to this vital cause. Donations can be sent to Krung Thai Bank, Account Name: Donation for the Radiation Therapy Building, Vachira Phuket Hospital, Account Number: 805-3-11019-3. Contributions are eligible for double tax deductions in Thailand. For more details, contact Vachira Phuket Hospital at 076-361234, extension 0. -- 2024-12-06
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