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- Premier urged to tackle over tourism
Thai tourism operators are urging the government to address the issue of overtourism, as opposition grows in various countries. Suggestions include implementing a 300-baht tourism tax to manage the nation’s capacity. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin aims to revolutionize tourism by 2025. Adith Chairattananon from the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations...
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Thai tourism operators are urging the government to address the issue of overtourism, as opposition grows in various countries. Suggestions include implementing a 300-baht tourism tax to manage the nation’s capacity. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin aims to revolutionize tourism by 2025.
Adith Chairattananon from the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations will present solutions to prevent overtourism following similar actions in other regions. Efforts like banning new hotel constructions in Amsterdam and calls to limit tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands have been observed. As tourist numbers are projected to reach 40 million, popular destinations like Phuket face challenges like traffic congestion and water shortages. Strategies involve diverting tourists to lesser-known cities with potential attractions.
Incentives for airlines to operate in provincial airports are suggested to reduce congestion and create business opportunities. Tourism authorities propose collecting a 300-baht fee to enhance infrastructure in less crowded areas and improve tourist sites affected by overtourism. The fee is intended to provide a larger budget for necessary projects and would not deter foreign visitors, compared to higher taxes in other countries. Plans to start collecting the fee through mobile apps or kiosks are being discussed.
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23 April 23 2024Breaking Newshttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203680 - Three injured in Pattaya due to collision between motorbike and minivan
A collision involving a motorbike and a minivan in Pattaya resulted in injuries to three individuals, including two young women and a blind person. The incident occurred early yesterday morning on April 22 around 2.36am near Pattaya School 7 on the inbound lane towards Sattahip. The Honda Scoopy I model...
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A collision involving a motorbike and a minivan in Pattaya resulted in injuries to three individuals, including two young women and a blind person. The incident occurred early yesterday morning on April 22 around 2.36am near Pattaya School 7 on the inbound lane towards Sattahip.
The Honda Scoopy I model motorbike was being ridden by 18-year-old Chalin Konrad, who sustained minor abrasions from the accident. Her passengers, 48-year-old blind woman Chanyanuch Thanusorn and a 17-year-old girl, faced more severe injuries. Thanusorn suffered a significant head injury, while the 17-year-old girl had abrasions similar to Konrad’s. The two younger females were identified as friends.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, providing immediate first aid before transporting the injured individuals to a nearby medical facility.
The minivan driver, 50-year-old Woraphong Lueangektrakul, emerged from the incident without injuries, despite damage to the left side of his vehicle.
Police Investigation:
Lueangektrakul cooperated fully with Pattaya police during their initial inquiries at the scene.
Konrad informed the authorities that she and her friend were on their way to Jomtien when they noticed Thanusorn by the roadside. Wanting to help, they offered her a lift to Jomtien. While they were crossing an intersection with a green light, their motorbike was struck by the van, which was allegedly speeding.
However, Lueangektrakul presented a different version of events, stating he was driving at a normal speed on Sukhumvit Road when the motorbike abruptly crossed the intersection into his path. Despite attempting to avoid the collision by swerving, he couldn’t prevent the accident completely. He expressed gratitude that the injuries weren’t life-threatening.
Both Konrad and Lueangektrakul shared their perspectives on the incident, highlighting the unexpected nature of the accident.
Pattaya police have initiated a thorough investigation into the collision. They are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area to reconstruct the sequence of events accurately and ascertain the primary cause of the collision.
This serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of road safety and the unforeseen risks that may arise even in acts of kindness.
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23 April 23 2024Breaking Newshttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203675 - UEFA to Expand Euro 2024 Squad Limits: England and Scotland Benefit
England and Scotland are poised to receive a significant lift for Euro 2024, as UEFA is on the verge of approving an expansion to the tournament’s squad rules. The anticipated decision will allow national teams to name squads comprising 26 players, an increase from the customary 23, as reported by...
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England and Scotland are poised to receive a significant lift for Euro 2024, as UEFA is on the verge of approving an expansion to the tournament’s squad rules.
The anticipated decision will allow national teams to name squads comprising 26 players, an increase from the customary 23, as reported by Sky Sports.
For England, already grappling with injury woes, this development offers a substantial advantage. Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions’ manager, recently faced an unprecedented injury crisis during friendlies against Belgium and Brazil, leaving several key players sidelined.
Southgate had previously voiced his support for enlarging the squad size, aligning with other managers’ demands. This change seems imminent with UEFA’s impending approval.
While previous tournaments, like the 2021 Euro and the Qatar World Cup, temporarily expanded squads due to special circumstances, this alteration might endure, especially considering the ongoing injury concerns worldwide.
England’s current injury list includes Reece James, Marc Guehi, Levi Colwill, Luke Shaw, Kieran Trippier, and potential fitness doubts over John Stones, Bukayo Saka, and Harry Maguire.
Similarly, Scotland’s preparations have been hampered by injuries to Nathan Patterson, Lewis Ferguson, and Stuart Armstrong. Manager Steve Clarke will monitor the fitness of Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kieran Tierney, and Scott McTominay closely.
Southgate plans to announce an initial ‘training squad’ before finalizing the roster. He emphasized the need for clarity and defined roles for the players during the tournament.
The Euro 2024 journey begins for England against Serbia on June 16, while Scotland faces hosts Germany two days earlier on June 14.
Credit: TalkSport
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23 April 23 2024Footballhttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203668 - Pattaya Airways takes first ATR 72F
Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR72F freighter version that has arrived in U-Tapao airport registered HS-PAW. The airline at the moment is awaiting its AOC (Air Operator certificate) from the Civil Aviation department. Photo credit goes to Thanatorn Klipayorm The Aircraft it self is newly built in...
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Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR72F freighter version that has arrived in U-Tapao airport registered HS-PAW. The airline at the moment is awaiting its AOC (Air Operator certificate) from the Civil Aviation department.
Photo credit goes to Thanatorn Klipayorm
The Aircraft it self is newly built in 2007 and an ex Air Corsica aircraft that previously served as passenger now converted to freight.
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23 April 23 2024Breaking Newshttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203671 - Casper Ruud Claims Barcelona Open Title with Win Over Tsitsipas
Casper Ruud secured his first title of the year by outclassing Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at the Barcelona Open final. The Norwegian, seeded third, triumphed over the Greek fifth seed with a 7-5, 6-3 victory, marking a significant milestone in his career. Ruud, currently ranked sixth globally, expressed his...
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Casper Ruud secured his first title of the year by outclassing Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at the Barcelona Open final. The Norwegian, seeded third, triumphed over the Greek fifth seed with a 7-5, 6-3 victory, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Ruud, currently ranked sixth globally, expressed his joy after the match, stating, “This win means a lot to me; it’s my biggest title so far. I’ve been chasing this victory for quite some time. While I’ve reached a few finals before, this is the first time I’ve come out on top in an ATP 500 event.”
The match saw Tsitsipas break Ruud early on, only for the Norwegian to level the score by breaking back in the sixth game. Ruud then seized the opportunity to claim the first set by converting one of two set points at 6-5. In the second set, Ruud established a commanding 4-1 lead, capitalizing on a Tsitsipas forehand error, and held his nerve to secure victory in just 91 minutes, halting Tsitsipas’ impressive 10-match winning streak.
This win also serves as redemption for Ruud, avenging his loss to Tsitsipas in the Monte Carlo Open final just a week prior.
In other tennis news, Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff claimed his maiden ATP Tour title at the BMW Open in Munich, defeating American Taylor Fritz in straight sets. Meanwhile, at the Bucharest Open, Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics clinched his second ATP Tour title with a victory over Mariano Navone of Argentina.
Credit: BBC Sport
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23 April 23 2024Sporthttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203665 - Leeds United Triumph in Seven-Goal Thriller Against Middlesbrough
Leeds United emerged victorious in a thrilling 4-3 encounter against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium, with Crysencio Summerville netting twice to boost their automatic promotion hopes in the Sky Bet Championship. The win ensures Leeds maintain their push for automatic promotion, preventing Leicester from sealing promotion on Tuesday night. Leeds’...
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Leeds United emerged victorious in a thrilling 4-3 encounter against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium, with Crysencio Summerville netting twice to boost their automatic promotion hopes in the Sky Bet Championship.
The win ensures Leeds maintain their push for automatic promotion, preventing Leicester from sealing promotion on Tuesday night. Leeds’ triumph keeps the champagne on ice as they remain in contention for a Premier League return.
Middlesbrough took an early lead through Isaiah Jones, but Leeds quickly turned the tide with Summerville’s penalty and Patrick Bamford’s ninth goal of the season. Emmanuel Latte Lath equalized for Boro, only for Willy Gnonto to put Leeds ahead at halftime, despite replays indicating he was offside.
In the second half, Leeds extended their lead with Summerville’s sublime curling effort, establishing a two-goal cushion. Although Latte Lath’s looping header set up a tense finale, Leeds held on to secure three vital points.
The victory sees Leeds climb back to second place, trailing leaders Leicester by one point and leading Ipswich by one point. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough’s playoff hopes fade as they sit ninth, nine points adrift from the top six with two games remaining.
Match Highlights:
- Middlesbrough took an early lead through Isaiah Jones.
- Crysencio Summerville equalized for Leeds from the penalty spot after Patrick Bamford was tripped in the box.
- Bamford added another goal shortly after, assisted by Junior Firpo’s excellent cross.
- Emmanuel Latte Lath scored his fourth consecutive game for Boro to level the score.
- Willy Gnonto put Leeds ahead again before halftime, though replays suggested he was offside.
- Summerville extended Leeds’ lead with a beautiful curling strike in the second half.
- Latte Lath’s looping header set up a tense finale, but Leeds held on for a thrilling victory.
Credit: Sky Sports
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23 April 23 2024Footballhttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203661 - Steven Gerrard is my Father say Drug lady
In the Isaan province of Udon Thani, Thai police apprehended a woman, identified as 39-year-old Jantima, at a petrol station on Prachak Sinlapakhom Road. Jantima, previously known for falsely claiming to be Steven Gerrard’s daughter on Thai social media last year, caused disturbances and frightened customers. Authorities responded to reports...
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In the Isaan province of Udon Thani, Thai police apprehended a woman, identified as 39-year-old Jantima, at a petrol station on Prachak Sinlapakhom Road. Jantima, previously known for falsely claiming to be Steven Gerrard’s daughter on Thai social media last year, caused disturbances and frightened customers.
Authorities responded to reports of chaos at the PTT petrol station around 9:50 am. They found Jantima inside the women’s bathroom, dressed in a Liverpool shirt and black shorts, muttering to herself and refusing police instructions. She asserted she had come to the station to study chemistry.
According to the petrol station attendant, 23-year-old Wissanu Khan-apha, Jantima frequently caused disruptions, including dancing on the sink in the women’s bathroom. Suspecting drug use and mental health issues, Wissanu urged police to intervene to prevent harm to the station or its patrons.
When questioned, Jantima indirectly responded, inquiring about the purchase of methamphetamine tablets. Subsequently, she underwent drug testing and a mental health assessment at the police station. Authorities also planned to investigate her living situation.
Jantima’s history of drug abuse came to light, with a notable incident in August of the previous year when she attempted suicide under the influence of Yaba by setting fire to her rented room. Despite the attention drawn to her situation, particularly her false claim about being Gerrard’s daughter, she remains a recurring figure in local disturbances.
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22 April 22 2024Breaking Newshttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203657 - Police ‘Big Joke’ accuses PM Srettha of malfeasance
Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn made allegations against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday, claiming malfeasance in his suspension, which hindered his chance of becoming the next national police chief. Pol Gen Surachate, also known as Big Joke, lodged his complaint at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission...
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Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn made allegations against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday, claiming malfeasance in his suspension, which hindered his chance of becoming the next national police chief.
Pol Gen Surachate, also known as Big Joke, lodged his complaint at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and addressed it to NACC secretary-general Niwatchai Kasemmongkol. He further elaborated on his grievances during a press conference held at the NACC.
Surachate informed the press that the prime minister had initially reassigned him to the PM’s Office pending a 60-day investigation into his alleged involvement in money laundering linked to the BNK Master gambling website. Following this, he was ordered back to the Royal Thai Police Office. However, on April 18, he was suspended from duty, and the subsequent day, police interrogators forwarded his case to the NACC.
Surachate emphasized that had his case been sent directly to the NACC initially, he would have been presumed innocent until the NACC reached its findings, preventing his transfer out of the police force according to the law.
He alleged a coordinated effort to persecute him and stated that being suspended had afforded him time to pursue legal action against his adversaries. He warned, “Please be prepared.”
Additionally, Surachate urged the NACC to investigate potential malfeasance by the police interrogators involved in the online gambling case against him, suggesting that they acted to thwart his candidacy for the position of national police chief.
Highlighting his seniority among candidates to succeed the incumbent Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol upon his retirement in September, Surachate claimed that a faction aimed to obstruct his advancement within the police ranks.
Prime Minister Srettha later defended the suspension, stating that the Royal Thai Police Office had recommended it and denying any wrongdoing. He asserted that the suspension adhered to the law and was impartial.
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22 April 22 2024Nationalhttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203654 - Thousands evacuated as storms strike south China
Southern China is grappling with the aftermath of severe storms, with eleven individuals reported missing and tens of thousands evacuated to safety amid relentless downpours. The southern province of Guangdong has borne the brunt of heavy rainfall in recent days, causing rivers to swell and raising concerns of unprecedented flooding,...
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Southern China is grappling with the aftermath of severe storms, with eleven individuals reported missing and tens of thousands evacuated to safety amid relentless downpours.
The southern province of Guangdong has borne the brunt of heavy rainfall in recent days, causing rivers to swell and raising concerns of unprecedented flooding, described by state media as occurring roughly once in a century.
According to the local emergency management department cited by state news agency Xinhua, eleven people are unaccounted for following the incessant heavy rains across various parts of Guangdong. More than 53,000 individuals have been relocated within the province, with over 45,000 evacuated from Qingyuan, a city in northern Guangdong situated along the banks of the Bei River, a tributary of the broader Pearl River Delta.
Forecasters anticipate continued heavy rain on Monday, with thunderstorms and strong winds forecasted in Guangdong’s coastal waters, affecting cities like Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Neighboring provinces such as Fujian, Guizhou, and Guangxi are also expected to experience short-term heavy rainfall, according to the National Meteorological Centre.
Guangdong, China’s densely populated manufacturing hub, with approximately 127 million inhabitants, is particularly vulnerable to such weather events. In Jiangwan town, heavy rain triggered landslides on Sunday, injuring six individuals and trapping others. Images from state broadcaster CCTV depicted homes along the waterfront demolished by mudslides, with people seeking refuge in drenched public sports facilities.
CCTV reported that some Pearl River tributaries could see floods exceeding 5.8 meters (19 feet) above the warning level on Monday morning.
China has been increasingly affected by extreme weather events in recent years, including severe floods, prolonged droughts, and record-breaking heatwaves. Human-induced climate change, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbates the frequency and severity of such events, with China being the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
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22 April 22 2024Breaking Newshttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203649 - Thief slashing backpack on Walking Street
Pattaya’s tourist police swiftly intervened and apprehended Sumaree Keemalae, a 59-year-old woman, near Walking Street. She was caught in the act of stealing from a foreign tourist during the Songkran festivities. The situation unfolded as a Chinese tourist couple enjoyed the celebrations along Walking Street. Sensing a disturbance with his...
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Pattaya’s tourist police swiftly intervened and apprehended Sumaree Keemalae, a 59-year-old woman, near Walking Street. She was caught in the act of stealing from a foreign tourist during the Songkran festivities.
The situation unfolded as a Chinese tourist couple enjoyed the celebrations along Walking Street. Sensing a disturbance with his backpack, initially brushed off as mere suspicion, the tourist soon discovered signs of tampering. Upon closer inspection, he found his backpack slashed and valuables missing. Reacting promptly, he apprehended Sumaree, whom he suspected of the theft, and handed her over to nearby tourist police authorities.
During questioning, Sumaree confessed to her involvement and provided insights into the pickpocketing scheme. She revealed being part of a four-person group systematically targeting unsuspecting tourists during crowded events. Each member had specific roles, with one creating a distraction while another executed the theft. However, Sumaree’s capture foiled their operation, leading to her arrest. Subsequent investigations unveiled Sumaree’s extensive criminal history, with seven prior theft-related cases.
Pol. Lt. Col. Piyapong Ensan, chief of the Pattaya Tourist Police, expressed concern for tourists’ safety in Pattaya and urged vigilance, particularly regarding belongings. Stressing proactive reporting, he encouraged tourists to promptly notify law enforcement of any suspicious activities. Additionally, security cameras strategically positioned in the area captured clear footage of the incident, providing crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.
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22 April 22 2024Crimehttps://pattayaone.news/?p=203646