THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 16 December 2024

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Police Warn Against Reindeer Antlers and Coloured Lights on Cars

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning against the recent trend of decorating vehicles with reindeer antlers and multi-coloured lights, reminding the public that such decorations are illegal and subject to fines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346322-police-warn-against-reindeer-antlers-and-coloured-lights-on-cars/

 

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Tourist Found Dead Near Koh Phangan’s Hin Song Kon Store

 

 

Koh Phangan Rescue Centre reported receiving a call at 07.20, on the morning of December 16, from the Koh Phangan Police Station about the death of a tourist near the Hin Song Kon 7-Eleven convenience store.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346324-tourist-found-dead-near-koh-phangan’s-hin-song-kon-store/

 

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Car Crash at Tree Tunnel Near Polo Field Leaves Two Injured Near Pattaya

 

 

A serious car crash occurred on the morning of December 16, at a tree tunnel near the entrance to the Thai polo field in the Pong subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. A car driver lost control and crashed into a tree, leaving two individuals trapped inside the vehicle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346328-car-crash-at-tree-tunnel-near-polo-field-leaves-two-injured-near-pattaya/

 

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Thai hospital checks out of universal healthcare gold card scheme

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of National Health Security Office

 

Mongkutwattana Hospital slammed the brakes on accepting outpatients under Thailand’s universal healthcare scheme, famously dubbed the gold card, as financial woes grip the facility.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346349-thai-hospital-checks-out-of-universal-healthcare-gold-card-scheme/

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Siblings flee drug-addicted father only to be targeted by rapist

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

Four siblings escaped their drug-addicted father in the central province of Chai Nat only to encounter a man posing as a saint who offered help and later attempted to rape the eldest girl. They were eventually rescued by police in Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346351-siblings-flee-drug-addicted-father-only-to-be-targeted-by-rapist/

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Grilling the corrupt: Pattaya vows to clean up squid scandal

By Bob Scott

 

Picture of Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Reumkitcharoen courtesy of Amarin TV

 

In a sizzling showdown, the Pattaya deputy mayor has sworn to weed out corruption among city officials extorting grilled squid vendors, promising severe consequences for those found guilty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346352-grilling-the-corrupt-pattaya-vows-to-clean-up-squid-scandal/

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Bangkok man caught stealing 1,100-litre water tank

By Ryan Turner

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A man was caught attempting to steal a 1,100-litre stainless steel water tank in Taling Chan, Bangkok, with plans to sell it to a junk shop.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346353-bangkok-man-caught-stealing-1100-litre-water-tank/

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Holy smokes! Runaway monks in love go from robes to rogues

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 8

 

Police arrested two former monks fleeing from a temple in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen to the central province of Ratchaburi after their secret relationship was exposed and were implicated in operating an embezzlement scheme and a mule account.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346354-holy-smokes-runaway-monks-in-love-go-from-robes-to-rogues/

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Thailand Set to Fully Roll Out Nationwide Healthcare by 2024

 

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The Health Ministry has announced the ambitious expansion of Thailand's "30 Baht for Healthcare Anywhere" programme, set to reach every province by the close of 2024. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin confirmed yesterday that the initiative currently covers 46 provinces, with efforts in motion to integrate the remaining 31.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346355-thailand-set-to-fully-roll-out-nationwide-healthcare-by-2024/

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Thailand Unveils Bold Tax Reform as VAT Proposal Faces Backlash

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

In an ambitious move to bolster Thailand's economy, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has presented a sweeping tax reform plan designed to increase state revenue and foster development. Unveiled at the Sustainability Forum 2025, the plan's core involves slashing the corporate income tax from 20% to 15%, in line with OECD benchmarks, and possibly reducing the personal income tax cap from 35% to attract global talent.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346356-thailand-unveils-bold-tax-reform-as-vat-proposal-faces-backlash/

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Thai Police Seize 483kg Crystal Meth, Arrest Two Suspects

 

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In a major breakthrough, Thai police arrested two individuals in Pathum Thani, uncovering 483 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine intended for international transit. The arrests are a significant step in Thailand's ongoing struggle against drug trafficking, coordinated under the Royal Thai Army's directive, led by Commander Pana Klaewplodthuk.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346357-thai-police-seize-483kg-crystal-meth-arrest-two-suspects/

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Relentless Rain Causes Fatal Flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

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Nakhon Si Thammarat is grappling with severe flooding after incessant rain battered the province, claiming another life and bringing the death toll to four. This ongoing deluge has submersed key city areas, crippling transport and forcing businesses to halt operations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346358-relentless-rain-causes-fatal-flooding-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

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Traffic Flows Again Post-Crane Accident on Thailand's Rama II Road - video

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

A sense of relief washes over commuters as traffic returns to normal on Thailand's Rama II Road, following a tragic crane accident that resulted in six fatalities and nine injuries. The incident occurred during the early hours of 29th November at the Ekkachai-Ban Phaeo Intercity Motorway 82 site in Samut Sakhon, causing significant disruption.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346360-traffic-flows-again-post-crane-accident-on-thailands-rama-ii-road-video/

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Living the Thai life: Kingdom rolls out red carpet for big spenders

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Feel Free Travel

 

Thailand is upping the ante in its tourism game, spotlighting the allure of luxury and high-spending travellers to power up the economy post-pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346363-living-the-thai-life-kingdom-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-big-spenders/

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Thai man stabbed to death after traffic dispute in Bangkok - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Bright TV

 

A 23 year old man lost his life in a stabbing outside a condominium on Rama II Soi 54 in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok following a traffic dispute with a suspect who remains at large.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346365-thai-man-stabbed-to-death-after-traffic-dispute-in-bangkok-video/

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Singapore-sling blunder leaves Phuket Airport officials red-faced

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Elena Shamis

 

Phuket International Airport is facing a social media storm after using a photo of Singapore’s iconic Peranakan Houses to promote the island, leaving locals scratching their heads and critics raising eyebrows.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346366-singapore-sling-blunder-leaves-phuket-airport-officials-red-faced/

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Excise Department to Revamp Retail Prices for Higher Tax Revenue

 

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The Excise Department plans to update the recommended retail prices used to calculate excise taxes. Many current product prices are 5% to 10% lower than actual selling prices. A department source revealed that low recommended prices reduce government revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346368-excise-department-to-revamp-retail-prices-for-higher-tax-revenue/

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American Expat Wins Hearts in Pattaya with Helmets for Kids

 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

Savvy Rick Brown, a 57-year-old American living in Pattaya, is becoming a local hero for his heartwarming initiative to improve child safety. Known on TikTok as "savvyrickbrown," Brown has been distributing free motorbike helmets to children, a gesture that has endeared him to many online and throughout the community.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346371-american-expat-wins-hearts-in-pattaya-with-helmets-for-kids/

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Pattaya Tourist Police Rescue Intoxicated Tourist on Street

 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

A foreign tourist, found unconscious due to excessive drinking, was helped by Pattaya Tourist Police on Friday, December 15th. Quick to respond, the police discovered the individual by the side of a street and ensured his safe return to his hotel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346372-pattaya-tourist-police-rescue-intoxicated-tourist-on-street/

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Top Thai Court Upholds Dismissal of Ex-Police Commissioner

 

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In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Administrative Court has rejected an appeal by former Deputy Police Commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, affirming the legitimacy of his dismissal from the police force over charges of malfeasance. Surachate had argued that his removal, supported by the police commissioner general, the police good governance protection committee, and the prime minister, should be halted pending his trial.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346373-top-thai-court-upholds-dismissal-of-ex-police-commissioner/

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UPDATE:

 

Moonlit tragedy: British tourist found dead after Full Moon Party
by Bob Scott

 

A British tourist’s dream holiday turned into a nightmare after a wild night at Thailand’s infamous Full Moon Party ended in tragedy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346324-tourist-found-dead-near-koh-phangan’s-hin-song-kon-store/#findComment-19451085