THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 11 Nov 2021

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Floodwater Remains Unchanged in Phetchaburi

 

 

PHETCHABURI, Nov 11 (TNA) – Floodwater in Phetchaburi province was stable with its level reaching 1.5 meters in some areas of Ban Lat district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239039-floodwater-remains-unchanged-in-phetchaburi/

 

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Thailand Pass support hotlines expanded

 

Image: Dept of Consular Affairs

 

PHUKET: The Thai Department of Consular Affairs has expanded the number of 24-hour hotlines to help travellers with issues submitting their applications through the Thailand Pass website.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239040-thailand-pass-support-hotlines-expanded/

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Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast

 

The warning issued by the Phuket MET at 2:47pm this afternoon (Nov 11). Image: Phuket MET

 

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning affecting most of Southern Thailand, including Phuket, forecasting heavy rains and possible flooding as a large wet front crosses the area from the east.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239041-heavy-rain-forecast-for-phuket-andaman-coast/

 

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Thailand’s Disaster Prevention Department warns of continued flash floods and flooding in many areas across the country

 

PHOTO: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) today, November 11th, has issued a warning of possible flash floods, high water levels, and flooding in particular areas nationwide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239083-thailand’s-disaster-prevention-department-warns-of-continued-flash-floods-and-flooding-in-many-areas-across-the-country/

 

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General Covid-19 meeting, chaired by Thai PM, to consider color-coding area readjustment and other major agendas tomorrow

 

 

The general meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, will be considering additional disease control measures and color rezoning adjustments tomorrow, November 11th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239084-general-covid-19-meeting-chaired-by-thai-pm-to-consider-color-coding-area-readjustment-and-other-major-agendas-tomorrow/

 

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Teen surrenders for fatal stabbing in Rawai

 

Boonyapat ‘Not’ Petcharat, 19, surrendered to police early this morning. Photos: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: The 19-year-old man wanted for the fatal stabbing of another teenager in Rawai last night has surrendered to police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239085-teen-surrenders-for-fatal-stabbing-in-rawai/

 

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MOU signed to establish international medical cannabis research centre in Thailand

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today (Thursday) with the RxLeaf World Medica Company, to establish an international medical cannabis research centre, with the aim of developing and producing world-class cannabis-based herbal medicines.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239086-mou-signed-to-establish-international-medical-cannabis-research-centre-in-thailand/

 

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Numbered Jackets to Control Deliverymen

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Police Office proposed deliverymen wear numbered jackets to prompt them to follow traffic rules as they have been involved in many traffic accidents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239088-numbered-jackets-to-control-deliverymen/

 

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Culture ministry issues guideline for Loy Krathong activities

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Culture has issued guidelines for holding Loy Krathong activities, which are to be observed by activity organizers, staff and participants.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239089-culture-ministry-issues-guideline-for-loy-krathong-activities/

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Labour Ministry to propose new worker import scheme

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour is set to propose a new migrant worker import scheme to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration on Friday, as the ministry aims to provide legal ways to meet the increasing demand for workers while discouraging illegal employment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239090-labour-ministry-to-propose-new-worker-import-scheme/

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Tourism mood heightens as cooler weather brings visitors to upper Thailand

 

 

NONG KHAI (NNT) - Temperatures in upper Thailand have started to cool down, with morning fog now forming in many areas of Nong Khai and Lampang provinces. As bothersome as fog might be to motorists, it also brings an influx of tourists who are eager to experience the sea of fog on mountaintops.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239091-tourism-mood-heightens-as-cooler-weather-brings-visitors-to-upper-thailand/

 

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DITP to promote fruit export with series of events

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai fruits have always been among the favorites of international customers across the global market. The Department of International Trade Promotion is to further promote Thai fruits through a series of events, hoping to generate 2.3 billion baht from fruit exports next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239092-ditp-to-promote-fruit-export-with-series-of-events/

 

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Gen. Prawit mandates adjustment of 20-year national water master plan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today’s (11 Nov) meeting of the Steering Subcommittee for the National Water Management Master Plan resolved to make adjustments to the 20-year National Water Master Plan, to increase local water storage areas which are expected to contribute to sustainable flood and drought mitigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239093-gen-prawit-mandates-adjustment-of-20-year-national-water-master-plan/

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MPC: Thai economy has seen its worst

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand has deemed that Thailand’s economy is past its lowest point, and now expects a gradual recovery of economic activities due to the continued relaxation of Covid restriction measures and the reopening of the country to international tourists. Owing to these reasons, the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has resolved to maintain the policy interest rate at 0.5%.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239094-mpc-thai-economy-has-seen-its-worst/

 

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Fishing school in Thailand

 

 

Aiming to find a profession that is not listed in Thailand's textbooks or educational institutions, a group of fishermen in the Muang region founded the Nok Kala School, to teach local fishing careers to children and youth, to gain new and direct experience as an alternative to working in the business or industry sector, and also to maintain the local fishing profession in the Thai community.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239095-fishing-school-in-thailand/

 

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