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  • Politics News3 Free Youth activists arrested
    ThaigerPublished: 10:28, 20 August 2020
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    3 Free Youth activists arrested

    3 members of the Free Youth movement, which arranged the July 18 protest at Bangkok’s Democracy Monument which sparked the ongoing wave of anti-government protests sweeping the nation, were arrested last night. Warrants were executed for wanted activists Baramee Chairat, Suwanna Tarnlek and Korakot Saengyenphan. The 3 face several charges, including provoking unrest, illegal gathering of more than 10 people…

  • NewsDozens flee as Samut Sakhon flat block tilts
    ThaigerPublished: 10:03, 20 August 2020
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    Dozens flee as Samut Sakhon flat block tilts

    Around 60 people in Samut Sakhon, just southwest of Bangkok, were forced to flee their homes last night as their 3 storey flat block leaned over and appeared about to fall. It happened at the Pa Yiam building in Phan Thay Norasingh subdistrict. Residents told reporters they heard a loud noise and felt shaking. Local officials were soon at the…

  • Covid-19 NewsOfficials say no cause for alarm as 2 Thai women test positive for Covid
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:43, 20 August 2020
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    Officials say no cause for alarm as 2 Thai women test positive for Covid

    Health officials are downplaying any risks following reports that 2 Thai women have tested positive for Covid-19. It’s understood both women were sent home after completing 14 days’ quarantine following their repatriation from the United Arab Emirates. One woman, a 34 year old from the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, was tested on June 5 and returned an “inconclusive” result, indicating…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rains expected in Northern Thailand. ‘Higos’ reaches China’s coast.
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 08:47, 20 August 2020
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    Heavy rains expected in Northern Thailand. ‘Higos’ reaches China’s coast.

    Category 3 tropical storm Higos is expected to bring heavy rains to Northern Thailand for the next few days. The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning saying “people should beware of the severe conditions”. China suffered a double blow of flooding and landslides from unusually heavy seasonal rains and a storm that barrelled into its southern coast yesterday evening. 5 people…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSuspect in brutal 2007 murder caught in Kanchanaburi
    ThaigerPublished: 16:15, 19 August 2020
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    Suspect in brutal 2007 murder caught in Kanchanaburi

    A suspect in the brutal 2007 murder of the mother and elder brother of a senior public prosecutor has been arrested. 56 year old Prawit “Tor” Ketsakun, was arrested in Pak Praek, in the western Kanchanaburi province. He denies involvement, claiming he was just sitting in a van. Police say that on August 21 2007 a group of men went…

  • Politics NewsActivists plan more protests nationwide in September
    ThaigerPublished: 15:13, 19 August 2020
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    Activists plan more protests nationwide in September

    Student activist groups across the country are threatening to step up anti-government protests in September if their demands are not met. The secretary-general of the Free Youth Movement said today that the planned protests include a march through the streets of Bangkok and prolonged nationwide protests. Tatthep Ruangprapaikitseri cited Sunday’s protest at the Democracy Monument as a “big show of…

  • Tourism NewsExpats should get travel stimulus deals, Thai Hotels president says
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 14:44, 19 August 2020
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    Expats should get travel stimulus deals, Thai Hotels president says

    Expats might be included in the next wave of tourism incentives, at least that’s what the new president of Thai Hotels Association is pushing for. Those who live and pay taxes in Thailand should have equal rights as Thai nationals, the association’s president Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi says. Thai nationals have been able get deals on travel through the domestic tourism…

  • Northern Thailand NewsLao man in Isaan died of tuberculosis, not Covid-19
    ThaigerPublished: 14:41, 19 August 2020
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    Lao man in Isaan died of tuberculosis, not Covid-19

    A Lao man who died of unknown causes yesterday while visiting his daughter in the northeastern Udon Thani province, prompting panic among locals, has tested negative for Covid-19. The cause of death has been determined as tuberculosis. 61 year old Khampoun Phimphadee, and his wife, who was not named, arrived in tambon Nong Mek of Nong Han district about 2…

  • Crime NewsMonk’s room ransacked, 10 million baht worth of gems taken
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 13:17, 19 August 2020
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    Monk’s room ransacked, 10 million baht worth of gems taken

    A Central Thailand monk’s room was ransacked yesterday. Abbot of Wat Prathum Bucha in Prachin Buri came back to his room after performing religious duties and found his door forced open, bed searched and safes opened. Thousands of baht in cash and millions of baht worth of gems were taken. The thieves took off with more than 10 million baht…

  • NewsHashtag urges netizens to boycott media company’s sponsors
    ThaigerPublished: 12:46, 19 August 2020
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    Hashtag urges netizens to boycott media company’s sponsors

    There’s a new hashtag trending on Twitter today: #แบนสปอนเซอร์เนชั่น (ban Nation’s sponsors), as netizens vow to boycott all of the local digital news outlet Nation Thailand’s sponsors for alleged “frequent errors and pro-government editorials”. The social trend was partly brought about by the revelation that a Nation Thailand and Nation TV reporter allegedly lied to protesters last Sunday, claiming to…

  • Thailand NewsCadet threatened with legal action for draft dodging – 3 years after dying in training
    Maya TaylorPublished: 12:21, 19 August 2020
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    Cadet threatened with legal action for draft dodging – 3 years after dying in training

    The family of a young army cadet who died in suspicious circumstances while in military training, has received a letter threatening him with legal action over his failure to show up for service. 18 year old Pakapong Tanyakan died nearly 3 years ago, while undergoing training at a military academy in the central province of Nakhon Nayok, north-east of Bangkok.…

  • Thailand NewsEmergency Decree set to be extended again
    ThaigerPublished: 11:21, 19 August 2020
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    Emergency Decree set to be extended again

    While no local transmission of Covid-19 has been detected since May, the Emergency Decree appears likely to be extended through September. Nattaphon Nakpanich, an army deputy commander and vice president of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said this morning that they may extend the decree for another month because they “worry the public will let its guard down”, leading…

  • Crime NewsNo probe from prosecution commission after deputy attorney-general drops “Boss” charges
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:39, 19 August 2020
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    No probe from prosecution commission after deputy attorney-general drops “Boss” charges

    Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk will not be investigated by the Public Prosecutor Commission after his decision to drop a charge of reckless driving against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya. It is alleged the Red Bull heir ran over and killed a Bangkok policeman in 2012, while speeding and under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Since announcing the dropping of charges, Nate…

  • Crime News6 nabbed in Northern drug bust
    ThaigerPublished: 10:23, 19 August 2020
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    6 nabbed in Northern drug bust

    Authorities in northern Thailand have have arrested 6 members of a drug network with monthly sales of around 40 million baht, and seized property worth 5.7 million baht. The chief of Provincial Police Region 1 told reporters the 6 worked for the drug network operated by Boonmee “Jae” Phromma, who was caught last year. 4 of the 6 were women,…

  • Politics NewsDeputy PM brushes off ‘Hunger Games’ resistance symbol as scouts’ salute
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 10:20, 19 August 2020
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    Deputy PM brushes off ‘Hunger Games’ resistance symbol as scouts’ salute

    The 3 finger gesture used by pro-democracy protesters is probably better known as the “Hunger Games” salute. Just like in the popular film franchise, the gesture is being used by protesters in Thailand as a symbol of ‘resistance’ against the government. While it has been used by Thai activists for years, recently crowds of high school students used the gesture…

  • Politics NewsPolice seek arrest warrants for anti-government protest leaders
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:58, 19 August 2020
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    Police seek arrest warrants for anti-government protest leaders

    6 political activists, at the centre of a rally at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus on August 10, are facing arrest on charges of sedition, using loudspeakers to advertise in public spaces without permission, violating the computer crimes act, and breaking the disease control law. A report in the Bangkok Post names the 6 as Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul, Panupong Chadnok, Anon Nampa,…

  • EducationDon’t break the law, Thai education minister warns student protesters
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 16:06, 18 August 2020
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    Don’t break the law, Thai education minister warns student protesters

    The education minister is warning students to abide by the law when protesting. If they break the law, they can be arrested on campus, he says. The grim advice comes from someone who has been there, done that. Back in 2014, Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan was arrested as a protest leader for the People’s Democratic Reform Committee. Teepsuwan slipped in…

  • Business NewsCompany drafts THAI’s rehab plan, faces criticism
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 14:58, 18 August 2020
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    Company drafts THAI’s rehab plan, faces criticism

    The rehabilitation plan for Thai Airways International, or THAI, isn’t looking great. It was presented to the Central Bankruptcy Court yesterday and creditors questioned the expertise of the company chosen to draft the plan. EY Corporate and Advisory Services, appointed by THAI, faced criticism regarding their technical experience when it comes to drafting a plan to restructure a company, especially…

  • Economy NewsThai economy shrinks, pandemic to blame
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 12:11, 18 August 2020
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    Thai economy shrinks, pandemic to blame

    The Thai economy is shrinking. A lot. So much that it’s close to hitting as low as it did in the 1998 financial crisis. Some say the coronavirus pandemic is to blame. For the second quarter, the Thai economy shrank by 12.2%, the National Economic Social Development Council says. That’s just a few decimal points away from a low in…

  • Politics NewsPM’s security beefed-up after car chase on expressway
    Maya TaylorPublished: 11:18, 18 August 2020
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    PM’s security beefed-up after car chase on expressway

    Security is being increased for Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, after his motorcade was the subject of a car chase on the capital’s expressway. It’s understood the PM was travelling from his home to Government House yesterday morning, when a private car gave chase, with the driver sounding his horn and flashing his headlights. A report in Thai PBS World says…

  • Covid-19 NewsChon Buri health chief says 2 sons of Navy officers died of pneumonia, not Covid-19
    Maya TaylorPublished: 11:00, 18 August 2020
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    Chon Buri health chief says 2 sons of Navy officers died of pneumonia, not Covid-19

    Two sons of Royal Thai Navy officers have died of pneumonia, not Covid-19, says Apirat Katanyutanon, chief of Public Health in the eastern province of Chon Buri. One of the deceased has been named as 35 year old Bulakorn Hutacharoen, while the other, a 39 year old male, has not been named. Both men were sons of Royal Thai Navy…

  • Economy NewsThai education set to change, prepare students for the future
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 10:29, 18 August 2020
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    Thai education set to change, prepare students for the future

    Teachers may have to mix things up in the classroom. Thailand education officials are planning to change teaching with a new model they call “Education Eco-System.” The goal is to prep students for the rapidly changing future, the Education Ministry says. Along with a new curriculum, tests will be used less to evaluate students. With demands for a competitive labour…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket eyes October 1 as launch date for “Safe and Sealed” tourism plan
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:34, 18 August 2020
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    Phuket eyes October 1 as launch date for “Safe and Sealed” tourism plan

    The Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, says his ministry hopes to kick-start a careful and limited re-opening to international tourism from October 1, beginning with the southern province of Phuket. According to a report in the Bangkok Post, Phiphat’s ministry will meet with the Public Health, Interior, Foreign and Transport ministries on August 27 to discuss the introduction of…

  • OpinionThe year of living dangerously – Thai protesters utter the unthinkable
    Tim NewtonPublished: 09:05, 18 August 2020
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    The year of living dangerously – Thai protesters utter the unthinkable

    OPINION An estimated 10,000 anti-government protesters packed Bangkok’s Democracy Monument and the roads either side on a warm Sunday afternoon, calling for democratic reform, changes to the NCPO-written constitution and for the dissolution of parliament. They also spoke about the country’s head of state, questioning the institution. Even a few months ago this would have been considered an absolute no-go topic…

  • Covid-19 NewsExperts warn Thailand not immune to second wave of Covid-19
    Maya TaylorPublished: 12:07, 17 August 2020
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    Experts warn Thailand not immune to second wave of Covid-19

    Despite its seemingly successful suppression of the Covid-19 virus, medical experts say Thailand is not immune to a second wave. Thiravat Hemachudha, director of the Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Disease Health Science Centre, says the country cannot afford to let its guard down, adding that it is too risky to become lax about hygiene measures. “First and foremost, Thais…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai Air Asia posts huge Q2 loss as their fleet struggles back into the skies
    ThaigerPublished: 12:05, 17 August 2020
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    Thai Air Asia posts huge Q2 loss as their fleet struggles back into the skies

    Despite many of Thailand’s discount airlines taking to the skies again, all airlines are still in the financial doldrums as they battle travel restrictions, a risk-averse flying public and closed international borders. Now Asia Aviation, major shareholder of Thai AirAsia, has announced revenue of 2,221 million baht and a net losses of 1,210.6 million baht for Q2 2020. The net…

  • Politics NewsPM urges police to exercise restraint in dealing with protesters
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:53, 17 August 2020
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    PM urges police to exercise restraint in dealing with protesters

    The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has asked police to refrain from using force in their dealings with anti-government protests. He was speaking ahead of yesterday’s rallies at the Democracy Monument in the capital, which saw both pro and anti-government groups face off across Rajdamnoen Avenue. Most of those protesting are students, with the PM instructing police to exercise restraint in…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket officials outline plans for economic recovery
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:42, 17 August 2020
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    Phuket officials outline plans for economic recovery

    As Thailand’s tourist hot spots struggle under the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, officials in Phuket are attempting to kick-start tourism in the province. Focusing initially on domestic tourism, deputy governor Pichet Panapong hopes a number of planned events will draw visitors to the southern province. The Phuket Seafood and Gastronomy Festival, which started at the weekend and…

  • Northern Thailand News2 arrested with 409 kilograms of marijuana in Nakhon Phanom
    ThaigerPublished: 17:09, 16 August 2020
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    2 arrested with 409 kilograms of marijuana in Nakhon Phanom

    A combined government force arrested 2 men last night on a Mekong riverbank in the Tha Uthen district of the northeastern Nakhon Phanom province, with 409 kilograms of compressed marijuana. An army spokeman said today the action followed the seizure of about 70,000 methamphetamine pills (known as “yaba”) in Tha Uthen district last week. Documents obtained in the earlier operation…

  • Politics NewsWarrants issued for key members of Free People movement
    ThaigerPublished: 16:39, 16 August 2020
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    Warrants issued for key members of Free People movement

    The Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for 15 prominent members of the Free People movement, which organised the protest held at the Democracy Monument on July 18. 3 of the 15, Thammasat University student Prit “Penguin” Chivarak, human rights lawyer Anon Nampa and Panupong Jaadnok, aka “Mike Rayong”, have already been arrested before and released on bail. The 12…