THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 28 January 2025

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Chulalongkorn University boosts AI collaboration with Cambodia

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Chulalongkorn University (CU) is seeking to enhance its academic collaboration with Cambodia, focusing on a future driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350118-chulalongkorn-university-boosts-ai-collaboration-with-cambodia/

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PM Paetongtarn to Discuss Thai Tourism Safety with Xi in Beijing

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week to discuss tourist safety in Thailand. Her visit to Beijing, scheduled for February 5-8, aims to reassure Chinese tourists concerned about recent safety issues linked to a high-profile human trafficking case involving a Chinese actor near the Thai-Myanmar border earlier this month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350119-pm-paetongtarn-to-discuss-thai-tourism-safety-with-xi-in-beijing/

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South Korean Tourists Boost Chiang Mai's Recovery

 

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Chiang Mai is experiencing a tourism shift with South Korea emerging as a top market, potentially surpassing China in visitor numbers this year. This change comes as more direct flights and favorable winter conditions attract South Korean tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350121-south-korean-tourists-boost-chiang-mais-recovery/

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Russian couple accused of dining and dashing at many Phuket restaurants

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Russian couple reportedly dined and dashed at multiple restaurants in Phuket, sparking an online debate over the visa-free scheme, which some online users claim attracts low-quality foreign visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350122-russian-couple-accused-of-dining-and-dashing-at-many-phuket-restaurants/

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Sukhothai's Air Quality Deteriorates; Residents Advised To Act

 

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Sukhothai province has witnessed dangerously high PM2.5 levels for a week, according to the Ministry of Public Health’s Health Information Centre. Local residents were urged to clean their homes and use protective gear.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350123-sukhothais-air-quality-deteriorates-residents-advised-to-act/

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Thai Cabinet Backs Measures to Strengthen Laws on Cybercrimes &  Call Centres

 

Image courtesy: Sanook

 

In a decisive move, Thailand's Cabinet has approved amendments aimed at fortifying the country's legal framework against cybercrimes and call centres. This development promises sweeping changes, potentially transforming how such crimes are tackled and punished.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350124-thai-cabinet-backs-measures-to-strengthen-laws-on-cybercrimes- -call-centres/

 

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Debate Sparks Over Free Bangkok Transport to Curb Air Pollution

 

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The Thai government is under fire for spending 140 million baht on free public transport in Bangkok for a week, a measure intended to curb air pollution. Critics argue the plan doesn’t address the root causes of the city's haze crisis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350126-debate-sparks-over-free-bangkok-transport-to-curb-air-pollution/

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Khon Kaen Cops Bust Men with 4 Million Meth Pills

 

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Police in Khon Kaen arrested two men transporting four million methamphetamine pills believed to be linked to Xaysana, a notorious drug lord. The arrest took place on January 27 at Ban Phai Police Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350127-khon-kaen-cops-bust-men-with-4-million-meth-pills/

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China exposes 36 scam gangs targeting victims with 100k callers

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Chinese police have revealed the shocking scale of international call scam operations, with 36 major gangs employing over 100,000 callers to swindle victims out of their money.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350128-china-exposes-36-scam-gangs-targeting-victims-with-100k-callers/

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Thai motorcyclist hits South Korean man on zebra crossing

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เรารักด่านตรวจ

 

A Thai motorcyclist struck a South Korean pedestrian at a zebra crossing on a Bangkok road on Thursday, 23 January. The incident occurred at the same location as a case in 2022 when a Thai ophthalmologist was fatally struck by a motorcycle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350130-thai-motorcyclist-hits-south-korean-man-on-zebra-crossing-video/

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Chinese nationals deny dine and dash, citing a misunderstanding

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Naewna

 

Chinese nationals accused of a dine and dash claimed they did not intentionally evade a bill of 9,480 baht at a restaurant in the Isaan province of Udon Thani, but instead cited a misunderstanding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350131-chinese-nationals-deny-dine-and-dash-citing-a-misunderstanding/

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Bangkok Sees 60% Train Ridership Surge with Free Transport

 

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In Greater Bangkok, train usage spiked by 60% on January 26, the second day of a government-backed free public transport week. The initiative is aimed at reducing air pollution, according to the Department of Rail Transport (DRT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350133-bangkok-sees-60-train-ridership-surge-with-free-transport/

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Phuket Bans Burning as Thailand Battles Severe Smog

 

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Phuket has introduced a strict burning ban as part of Thailand's nationwide effort to combat severe smog and PM2.5 pollution. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the ban, which was announced by Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong last Friday, January 24. The ban prohibits all agricultural burning during the dry season, with violations subject to severe penalties under the Forestry Act, including up to 20 years in prison and fines up to 5 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350134-phuket-bans-burning-as-thailand-battles-severe-smog/

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Chiang Mai Moves Closer to UNESCO World Heritage Recognition

 

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Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern gem and former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, is making strides towards becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Officials from the Culture Ministry, Fine Arts Department, and Chiang Mai Province are finalizing the nomination dossier to present to UNESCO in Paris. This move could spotlight the city's global cultural significance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350135-chiang-mai-moves-closer-to-unesco-world-heritage-recognition/

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Bangkok prison scrutinised for bribes and Chinese inmate privilege

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เรือนจำพิเศษกรุงเทพมหานคร

 

A Thai political activist and former inmate accused officials at Bangkok Remand Prison of accepting bribes from a Chinese inmate and granting them privileges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350137-bangkok-prison-scrutinised-for-bribes-and-chinese-inmate-privilege/

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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi leads Southeast Asia aviation industry

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Wego Travel Blog

 

Southeast Asia’s aviation industry is taking off this year, with major airports and emerging destinations recording impressive growth in seat capacity. Fuelled by surging travel demand, expanded airline networks, and strategic connectivity upgrades, the region is cementing its position as a global aviation powerhouse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350138-bangkok’s-suvarnabhumi-leads-southeast-asia-aviation-industry/

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Bangkok Cuts Incense Use for Greener Chinese New Year Festivities

 

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Residents of Chinese descent in Bangkok celebrated Chinese New Year in the bustling Chinatown district with fewer incense sticks, aiming to combat the city's notorious PM2.5 air pollution. Despite these efforts to reduce smoke, the vibrant atmosphere remained lively as attendees prayed and offered food to deities and ancestors at temples and shrines.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350140-bangkok-cuts-incense-use-for-greener-chinese-new-year-festivities/

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