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Ex-PPRP execs launch new party, vow not to nominate Prayut for another premier term

 

 

Former leading members of the ruling Palang Pracharat Party have formed a new political party, Sarng Anakot Thai party, vowing not to nominate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as the party’s prime ministerial candidate so that he can return for another term as the prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247314-ex-pprp-execs-launch-new-party-vow-not-to-nominate-prayut-for-another-premier-term/

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Academic says Tonga eruption does not affect Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The volcano eruption in Tonga sent shockwaves and a tsunami into many countries, especially Pacific nations, prompting evacuation orders and tsunami advisories to be issued in some coastal areas. Although the Tonga tsunami has ceased, many in Thailand are concerned about potential impacts from future earthquakes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247318-academic-says-tonga-eruption-does-not-affect-thailand/

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Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns of variable weather in upper Thailand from Thursday

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department today, January 19th, issued a weather warning of the variable weather in upper Thailand from January 20th to the 22nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247321-thailand’s-meteorological-department-warns-of-variable-weather-in-upper-thailand-from-thursday/

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Ruling Palang Pracharat party sacks Thammanat Prompao, 21 other dissident MPs

 

 

The ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP) sacked its controversial secretary-general, Thammanat Prompao, and 21 other MPs loyal to him on Wednesday, further threatening the stability of the party formed just a year before the 2019 general elections and the formation of the subsequent government coalition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247369-ruling-palang-pracharat-party-sacks-thammanat-prompao-21-other-dissident-mps/

 

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mRNA booster shot provides some level of protection against Omicron, research shows

 

 

A shot of an mRNA vaccine as a booster affords some level of protection against Omicron infection in the short term. The duration of this protection and its effectiveness against severe disease are, however, uncertain, according to medical research conducted in Ontario, Canada recently and published on MedRxiv Preprint server.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247370-mrna-booster-shot-provides-some-level-of-protection-against-omicron-research-shows/

 

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Pattaya pushing forward with several major Old Town Naklua projects to boost domestic tourism

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV (STV)

 

Pattaya – Pattaya City leaders continue to work on several major Old Town Naklua projects in order to develop local and domestic tourism, seafood markets, and cultural learning centers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247371-pattaya-pushing-forward-with-several-major-old-town-naklua-projects-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

 

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ATK test kits out of stock, groups call for an end to student testing

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) are running out of stock, the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) said on Wednesday, leading to concerns over the high price of second hand markets and hoarding issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247372-atk-test-kits-out-of-stock-groups-call-for-an-end-to-student-testing/

 

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Over 66 million people currently living in Thailand as of 2022, the Royal Gazette reports

By Nop Meechukhun

 

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National – The Royal Gazette, January 19th, reported the total Thai population at a total of 66,171,439 with the highest population in Bangkok with about 5.5 million people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247373-over-66-million-people-currently-living-in-thailand-as-of-2022-the-royal-gazette-reports/

 

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Thai traders anxious over ‘influx’ of Chinese produce as progress to extend belt and road railway slows

 

● With the Laos part of the Kunming to Singapore rail project up and running, Thai traders struggle to compete as Chinese imports arrive faster and fresher than ever

 

● Thailand’s section of the railway remains mired in delays, raising concerns that the country could lose its hub status to its neighbour

 

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A Lao trainee learns signals from her Chinese mentor ahead of the opening of the Boten-Vientiane high-speed rail. Photo: Xinhau

 

A month after the opening of the Boten-Vientiane high-speed railway in Laos, businesses in Thailand are growing anxious over an influx of Chinese goods and agricultural produce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247374-thai-traders-anxious-over-‘influx’-of-chinese-produce-as-progress-to-extend-belt-and-road-railway-slows/

 

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Filipino car thieves hiding out in Thailand as teachers are arrested in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai immigration announced the arrest of a Filipino couple wanted in their home country for car theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247376-filipino-car-thieves-hiding-out-in-thailand-as-teachers-are-arrested-in-bangkok/

 

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Another arrest in fraud case involving gang who tricked Songkhla monk out of 140,000 baht

 

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Thailand's cyber police announced the arrest of a Thai woman named as Phisamai, 45, from Roi-Et, mixed up in a call center gang's fraud of a monk in Songkhla in southern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247378-another-arrest-in-fraud-case-involving-gang-who-tricked-songkhla-monk-out-of-140000-baht/

 

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Joe Ferrari: Admits using plastic bag on drug suspect but "didn't tighten it" - claims video was cut

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The man known as Ferrari Joe at the center of an already infamous case in Nakhon Sawan when a drug suspect died in custody after having his head wrapped in plastic has said he didn't intend to kill anyone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247379-joe-ferrari-admits-using-plastic-bag-on-drug-suspect-but-didnt-tighten-it-claims-video-was-cut/

 

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Are you experiencing “Pandemic Fatigue” here in Thailand?

 

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Countries around the world, have been reporting an increase in “pandemic fatigue” – people are feeling demotivated about following recommended behaviours to protect themselves and others from the Omicron virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247380-are-you-experiencing-“pandemic-fatigue”-here-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: Myanmar woman crushed to death as cement carrying pick-up overturns on bridge

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the latest tragic accident on the Thai roads, generally accepted as being some of the most dangerous in the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247381-thailand-road-carnage-myanmar-woman-crushed-to-death-as-cement-carrying-pick-up-overturns-on-bridge/

 

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Community farmer bemoans footdragging in marijuana legalization - says it's a golden opportunity

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The chief of a community farming group said that he is frustrated by continuing delays to sort out wrangles concerning the precise legal status of marijuana and hemp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247383-community-farmer-bemoans-footdragging-in-marijuana-legalization-says-its-a-golden-opportunity/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,129 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths, 6,978 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Thursday (January 20) reported 8,129 new COVID-19 cases, 6,978 recoveries and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247387-covid-19-thailand-reports-8129-new-coronavirus-cases-19-deaths-6978-recoveries/

 

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Brother murders elder sibling with an axe - younger guy couldn't take his criticism any longer

 

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Thai Rath reported on the latest gruesome murder in Thailand, this time in the Lamthap police jurisdiction in Krabi in the south.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247388-brother-murders-elder-sibling-with-an-axe-younger-guy-couldnt-take-his-criticism-any-longer/

 

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Dr Yong praises Thailand's vaccine strategy - Pfizer booster just the ticket

 

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Well known Chulalongkorn virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan went on his own Facebook page to praise Thailand's vaccine strategy progress. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247392-dr-yong-praises-thailands-vaccine-strategy-pfizer-booster-just-the-ticket/

 

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Molesting children under 15 means up to 20 years in jail, warn RTP

 

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The Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong warned his compatriots of long prison terms and heavy fines for molesting children aged under 15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247394-molesting-children-under-15-means-up-to-20-years-in-jail-warn-rtp/

 

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Video: Wow that's some piggy bank! Family saves 1.4 million baht in two years

 

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A TikTok video posted by a family showed them counting money they saved in a piggy bank - in reality a drinking water tank - over the last two years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247395-video-wow-thats-some-piggy-bank-family-saves-14-million-baht-in-two-years/

 

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Analysis: Thammanat’s withdrawal leaves Prayut between a rock and a hard place

By Arun Saronchai

 

 

Prayut Chan-ocha’s position as prime minister seems more precarious and difficult as ever after news emerged late Wednesday that controversial and influential ex-minister Thammanat Prompao would be leaving the ruling party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247397-analysis-thammanat’s-withdrawal-leaves-prayut-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/

 

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Terrible school lunch drama: Director blames staff not getting along - in reality kids are well fed

 

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A school in Phetchaburi responded after damning pictures of their lunch appeared on the "Maa Fao Baan" (guard dog) page online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247403-terrible-school-lunch-drama-director-blames-staff-not-getting-along-in-reality-kids-are-well-fed/

 

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Chinese high speed trains bring destruction for Thai farmers

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The opening of the Kunming-Vientiane high speed rail network could bring opportunity to Thailand’s North East but government negotiators must be wary of pitfalls and problems should they expose the region to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247405-chinese-high-speed-trains-bring-destruction-for-thai-farmers/

 

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Expats vaccinated in Thailand can apply for free e-vaccine passport until March 31

By Online Reporter

 

Mor Prom. Hua Hin Today file photo.

 

Expats who have been vaccinated in Thailand can apply for an e-vaccine passport for free until March 31, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247414-expats-vaccinated-in-thailand-can-apply-for-free-e-vaccine-passport-until-march-31/

 

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First meeting of House of Representatives this year collapses due to lack of quorum

 

 

The first meeting this year of the House of Representatives suffered a setback yesterday (Wednesday) when it was abruptly adjourned due to the lack of a quorum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247418-first-meeting-of-house-of-representatives-this-year-collapses-due-to-lack-of-quorum/

 

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Thai Traditional Department to Provide Treatment To Long Covid Patients

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - A campaign to provide treatment to people suffering from the post-Covid-19 syndrome, or "Long Covid," has been initiated by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DoTTAM).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247422-thai-traditional-department-to-provide-treatment-to-long-covid-patients/

 

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Deputy PPRP leader Paiboon Nititawan says ouster of Thammanat, dissident MPs necessary

 

 

Thailand’s ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP) has decided to expel its controversial secretary-general, Thammanat Prompao, and 20 MPs loyal to him because they made a demand which the party found to be unacceptable and which may damage the party if it acquiesced, PPRP Deputy Leader Paiboon Nititawan told a news conference this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247425-deputy-pprp-leader-paiboon-nititawan-says-ouster-of-thammanat-dissident-mps-necessary/

 

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Thanathorn apologizes after plagiarism accusation over NFT artwork

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit apologized on social media after controversy that he plagiarized artwork that sold for over 3 million baht in a non-fungible token (NFT) auction this week. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247427-thanathorn-apologizes-after-plagiarism-accusation-over-nft-artwork/

 

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Thailand Covid-19 Center announces major Covid-19 preventive measures changes, including resumption of “Test&Go” scheme

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced several major changes in domestic Covid-19 preventive measures, including provincial color rezoning, the extension of the Emergency Decree, and the return of the “Test&Go” scheme, CCSA spokesperson Taweesilp Visanuyothin reported this morning, January 20th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247432-thailand-covid-19-center-announces-major-covid-19-preventive-measures-changes-including-resumption-of-“testgo”-scheme/

 

 

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Thailand to resume registration for quarantine-free ‘Test and Go’ program on Feb

 

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has agreed to resume registration for the currently suspended quarantine-free entry program, known as “Test and Go”, from February 1st. It will also allow eateries in “sandbox” provinces and COVID-19 “high surveillance” provinces to serve alcohol up to 11pm, instead of 9 pm, from January 24th onwards according to CCSA spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247442-thailand-to-resume-registration-for-quarantine-free-‘test-and-go’-program-on-feb-1/