THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 13 January 2025

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Drunk foreign tourist injured in Pattaya motorbike collision

By Bob Scott

 

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Chaos erupted in the early hours of today on Pattaya Third Road as a foreign tourist, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, was mowed down by a motorcyclist, leaving him with head injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348701-drunk-foreign-tourist-injured-in-pattaya-motorbike-collision/

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Man found dead in garden believed to succumb to cold weather

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 53 year old man was found deceased in his garden in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, after reportedly stepping outside to urinate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348703-man-found-dead-in-garden-believed-to-succumb-to-cold-weather/

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Making waves: Miss Grand Roi Et turns up heat with sexy swimwear

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Miss Grand Roi Et 2025 beauty pageant

 

The Miss Grand Roi Et 2025 beauty pageant ignited quite a stir, thanks to a daring choice of swimwear that sent social media into a frenzied meltdown.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348704-making-waves-miss-grand-roi-et-turns-up-heat-with-sexy-swimwear/

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Thailand Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage with Landmark Equality Act

 

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A historic milestone in Thailand sees same-sex couples legally allowed to wed from 23rd January, rolling out a significant change in a country known as the Land of Smiles. This new law grants same-sex couples the same marital rights as heterosexual pairs, allowing them to register their marriages at district offices nationwide and even at Thai embassies abroad.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348706-thailand-celebrates-same-sex-marriage-with-landmark-equality-act/

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Thailand Opts for Gripen Jets Over F-16s in Defence Upgrade

 

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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has chosen Swedish Gripen fighter jets over the American F-16s in a strategic decision supported by Thailand's Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, also the Deputy Prime Minister, announced the 19 billion baht (£437 million) plan to procure four new fighter jets aimed at bolstering national defence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348707-thailand-opts-for-gripen-jets-over-f-16s-in-defence-upgrade/

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Thailand and China Unite to Tackle Transnational Crime and Scams

 

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Yesterday, at the Royal Thai Police headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand and China pledged to jointly combat call centre scams, human trafficking, and other transnational crimes. This decisive meeting was spearheaded by Police General Thatchai Pitanilabutr alongside esteemed Chinese delegates, focusing on protecting individuals deceived into dangerous cross-border travels.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348708-thailand-and-china-unite-to-tackle-transnational-crime-and-scams/

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Polish man vanishes with valuables after sex with Phuket woman

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by William Cho via Flickr

 

A Thai woman issued a warning to others after losing cash and valuables following a sexual encounter with a Polish man in Phuket. The victim shared her story with the Phuket Times yesterday, December 12.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348710-polish-man-vanishes-with-valuables-after-sex-with-phuket-woman/

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Thai Cabinet Greenlights Draft Entertainment Complex Bill, Online Gambling Legalisation Looms

 

Casino file photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Thailand's plans to legalise online gambling took a significant step forward as the Cabinet provisionally approved the draft Entertainment Complex Act. If given the green light, this bold move aims to boost the economy while addressing societal concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348711-thai-cabinet-greenlights-draft-entertainment-complex-bill-online-gambling-legalisation-loom/

 

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PM Paetongtarn Denies Allegations of Concealing 4.4 Billion Baht

 

FILE PHOTO - Thailand's Prime Minister-designate Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with members of Pheu Thai party talks to reporters during a press conference at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has firmly denied accusations of concealing a staggering 4.4 billion Baht in cash, allegedly linked to her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential Pheu Thai figurehead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348716-pm paetongtarn-denies-allegations-of-concealing-44-billion-baht/

 

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Thailand greenlights legal casinos to boost tourism and economy

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Tsogo Sun

 

In a game-changing move, the Thai Cabinet has given the nod to a draft bill that would legalise gambling and casinos, aiming to turbocharge tourism, job creation, and investment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348711-thai-cabinet-greenlights-draft-entertainment-complex-bill-online-gambling-legalisation-loom/#findComment-19511210

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Foreign man pickpocketed at Bangkok shopping mall entrance - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

 

Three thieves, reportedly foreign nationals, pickpocketed a foreign man at the entrance of a shopping mall in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok this afternoon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348719-foreign-man-pickpocketed-at-bangkok-shopping-mall-entrance-video/

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Chiang Rai hospital error leads to death of woman in dental surgery

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

A family in the northern province of Chiang Rai is seeking compensation from a private hospital for the death of a Thai woman who suffocated during dental surgery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348720-chiang-rai-hospital-error-leads-to-death-of-woman-in-dental-surgery/

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