THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 17 December 2024

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Thai Central Bank Under Pressure to Cut Interest Rates

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In an effort to invigorate inflation and support the Thai economy, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira has renewed his call for the Bank of Thailand to lower its policy interest rate. The appeal comes ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) meeting on Wednesday, where decisions about rate adjustments are expected to be made.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346443-bank-of-thailand-faces-pressure-to-cut-rates/

 

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Phuket police pursue Uzbek man over fake US dollars exchange

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket police are on the hunt for an Uzbek national accused of attempting to exchange counterfeit US dollars at a currency exchange shop in Cherng Talay.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346444-phuket-police-pursue-uzbek-man-over-fake-us-dollars-exchange/

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BB Gun Shop Fight on Walking Street in Pattaya Sparks Panic Among Tourists
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — A fight between staff from two BB gun shops in Pattaya, involving knives and a firearm, caused panic among tourists early this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346446-bb-gun-shop-fight-on-walking-street-in-pattaya-sparks-panic-among-tourists/

 

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Police apologise with 10 sit-ups after cop fires gun outside Bangkok nightclub

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via DailyNews

 

All 140 officers at Thong Lo Police Station performed 10 sit-ups today, December 17, as an apology after an officer fired a gun into the sky outside a nightclub on Soi Thong Lo 10 in Bangkok on Saturday, December 14.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346402-thai-police-officer-suspended-for-firing-gun-outside-thonglor-pub/#findComment-19453251

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Nonthaburi man assaults girlfriend after taking mother’s medication

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young man swallowed his mother’s psychiatric medication, leading to a violent episode where he bound and assaulted his girlfriend. Police intervened to rescue the woman from their home in Nonthaburi, revealing shocking details about the incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346447-nonthaburi-man-assaults-girlfriend-after-taking-mother’s-medication/

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Man drives into crowd in Phetchaburi, causes injuries and damage - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An alarming incident unfolded yesterday when a 58 year old man drove a green-black Toyota saloon car into a crowd, injuring several people and damaging numerous vehicles before fleeing the scene. Police are actively pursuing him to bring him to justice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346448-man-drives-into-crowd-in-phetchaburi-causes-injuries-and-damage-video/

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Thai Pig Farms Face Crisis Amid Oversupply; Call for Balance Grows

 

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Small pig farms in Thailand risk closure due to a surplus of pigs. The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand (SRAT) blames larger farms for increasing production beyond demand, according to SRAT President Sitthiphan Thankiatphinyo.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346449-thai-pig-farms-face-crisis-amid-oversupply-call-for-balance-grows/

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Thai Woman's Video of Neighbour Feud Over Smoke Sparks Debate

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

A heated confrontation involving two neighbours in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok has ignited a social media frenzy and a community debate. Kannika, a 32-year-old woman, posted a video on Facebook showing herself assaulting her 64-year-old neighbour, Tuk, accusing her of deliberately blowing cigarette smoke into her home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346451-thai-womans-video-of-neighbour-feud-over-smoke-sparks-debate/

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Khon Kaen Police Crack Down on Methamphetamine Trade in Major Bust

 

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In a major drug bust in Khon Kaen, a 31-year-old recently freed convict, Jay Ban Phai, was apprehended by local police for resuming drug dealing activities to support his family. This arrest occurred during an extensive operation, "Yuttakarn Pitak Khon Kaen 2023," aimed at curbing drug-related crimes in the province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346454-khon-kaen-police-crack-down-on-methamphetamine-trade-in-major-bust/

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Pattaya Blaze Contained: Quick-Thinking Local Averts Disaster

 

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Late last night, a fire erupted in a four-storey apartment building in Pattaya, sending plumes of smoke visible from afar. Despite the chaotic scene, no injuries occurred, thanks to timely action from local authorities and a resident's swift response.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346455-pattaya-blaze-contained-quick-thinking-local-averts-disaster/

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Thai AirAsia X Expands with Bangkok-Delhi Flights from January 2025

 

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Thai AirAsia X is set to escalate its services, introducing four weekly flights between Bangkok and Delhi starting January 15, 2025. This expansion comes as the airline taps into the burgeoning demand from Indian travellers, buoyed by visa-free travel and improved connectivity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346457-thai-airasia-x-expands-with-bangkok-delhi-flights-from-january-2025/

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Thai Senate Approves Landmark Change to Child Discipline Law

 

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In a historic move for children's rights, Thailand's Senate unanimously approved an amendment to Section 1567 of the Civil and Commercial Code, transforming the regulations surrounding parental discipline. This newly passed amendment, swiftly moving through all three readings in a single day, updates the existing clause that allowed parents to "punish the child in a reasonable manner for disciplinary purposes."

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346459-thai-senate-approves-landmark-change-to-child-discipline-law/

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Jurassic theme park to roar into Asiatique in Bangkok

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Bangkok’s iconic Asiatique night market is undergoing a jaw-dropping transformation. A massive 6,000-square-metre section of the bustling riverside hotspot will soon transport visitors back 145 million years to the Jurassic era, complete with roaring dinosaurs and thrilling attractions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346460-jurassic-theme-park-to-roar-into-asiatique-in-bangkok/

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Two driving minibus slowly in Pathum Thani arrested with meth pills

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Two men driving a minibus at an unusually low speed were arrested by highway police in Pathum Thani after it was discovered they were using drugs on a motorway.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346461-two-driving-minibus-slowly-in-pathum-thani-arrested-with-meth-pills/

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Mysterious objects from sky leave Thai couple on cloud nine

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

A Thai couple in the southern province of Phatthalung claim that mysterious objects falling from the sky made them feel refreshed and healthier, both physically and mentally.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346463-mysterious-objects-from-sky-leave-thai-couple-on-cloud-nine/

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Former PM Srettha cleared in police chief appointment scandal

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) cleared former Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Police Commission of any wrongdoing in the controversial appointment of Police General Torsak Sukvimol as National Police Chief.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346465-former-pm-srettha-cleared-in-police-chief-appointment-scandal/

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Thai father battles absent mum for son’s 2 million baht insurance

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A single father from Ratchaburi is embroiled in a legal battle following the tragic death of his 19 year old son. The son, who was raised solely by his father since the age of three months, died after sustaining injuries in an accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346467-thai-father-battles-absent-mum-for-son’s-2-million-baht-insurance/