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Public Health Ministry Approves Removal of Cannabis From Drug List

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health’s narcotics control committee has approved the removal of cannabis from the list of narcotics list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247574-public-health-ministry-approves-removal-of-cannabis-from-drug-list/

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Health ministry says Level 4 COVID-19 alert still necessary as infections have yet to peak

 

Photo: The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

 

The Level 4 COVID-19 alert, in place in Thailand since the early this month, is still necessary because the new wave of infections has not yet reached its peak and there are signs that new infections will increase in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, said Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit today (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247577-health-ministry-says-level-4-covid-19-alert-still-necessary-as-infections-have-yet-to-peak/

 

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PM plays song to boost morale of colleagues amid political storm

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha played an old hit song, “Ya Yom Pae” (Never Give Up) by singer Sunisa “Aom” Sukboonsang, to his colleagues in the middle of a meeting of the economic management committee today (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247605-pm-plays-song-to-boost-morale-of-colleagues-amid-political-storm/

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War room set up to suppress rise of food prices

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Food prices in the market have been rising, starting with pork and followed by chicken meat, eggs, and now, reportedly, papaya. A war room has now been set up to follow the food price situation and to take action against violators of laws and regulations concerning the pricing of food products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247608-war-room-set-up-to-suppress-rise-of-food-prices/

 

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Special budget needed to prevent 4,500 job cuts among Thailand’s forest rangers

 

 

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked for a special budget from the Central Fund to prevent about 4,500 forest rangers from being laid off, or faced with a 25% pay cut, due to a substantial budget reduction for the ministry in the 2023 fiscal year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247632-special-budget-needed-to-prevent-4500-job-cuts-among-thailand’s-forest-rangers/

 

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Bangkok stars in worldwide premiere of new Netflix series on iconic Asian cities

For the first time, TAT partners with global streaming service to promote Thai tourism and culture through film and series.

TAT Newsroom 

 

 

Bangkok, 21 January, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has entered into an official partnership with leading streaming entertainment service Netflix to promote the tourism and culture of Thailand, with Bangkok starring as the first feature destination of a new Netflix documentary series that premiered worldwide yesterday (20 January).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247633-bangkok-stars-in-worldwide-premiere-of-new-netflix-series-on-iconic-asian-cities/

 

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Thai gov considering new “Wellness Sandbox” scheme to boost economy

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

The Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA), chaired by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha, agreed to the proposal to bolster Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district and Phetchaburi’s Cha-am district as Thailand’s new health tourism destinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247634-thai-gov-considering-new-“wellness-sandbox”-scheme-to-boost-economy/

 

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Thai exports up 17% in 2021, beating previous estimates

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s exports in 2021 grew by 17.14 per cent from a year earlier. It was the highest spike since 2009, driven by recovery in trade partners’ economies, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247635-thai-exports-up-17-in-2021-beating-previous-estimates/ 

 

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Accelerated COVID Jabs May Cause Undesirable Symptoms

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 21 (TNA) – Subsequent jabs of COVID-19 vaccines may cause undesirable effects if they are administered too early, a viral expert has warned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247637-accelerated-covid-jabs-may-cause-undesirable-symptoms/

 

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Animal Army issues rabies alert in Pattaya after one confirmed case in a stray dog

By Adam Judd

 

 

The following is an alert from the Animal Army Facebook here. Their statements are their own. https://www.facebook.com/AnimalArmyTH/ 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247638-animal-army-issues-rabies-alert-in-pattaya-after-one-confirmed-case-in-a-stray-dog/

 

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Welder killed after drunk driver crashes pickup truck into machinery shop in Chonburi, driver arrested

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Chonburi – A 35-year-old man who was welding and in the middle of a work shift died after a drunk driver crashed his pickup truck into a shop in the Phan Thong district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247639-welder-killed-after-drunk-driver-crashes-pickup-truck-into-machinery-shop-in-chonburi-driver-arrested/

 

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Soi Dog Foundation stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter

By Adam Judd

 

 

Phuket, Thailand - Soi Dog Foundation has held an emergency vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound – to help stem an outbreak of canine distemper virus.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247641-soi-dog-foundation-stems-distemper-outbreak-at-phuket-stray-dog-shelter/

 

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Health minister Anutin checks ATK and vaccine outreach program at Nan airport - gets ATK test himself

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the inspection visit of DPM and Thai health minister Anutin Charnvirakul to Nan airport in the far north of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247643-health-minister-anutin-checks-atk-and-vaccine-outreach-program-at-nan-airport-gets-atk-test-himself/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,122 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths, 7,582 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Saturday (January 22) reported 8,122 new COVID-19 cases, 7,582 recoveries and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247644-covid-19-thailand-reports-8122-new-coronavirus-cases-19-deaths-7582-recoveries/

 

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Phuket hotel calls 191 after Estonian tourist with Covid leaves with her husband to Koh Samui

 

Picture: Daily Nes

 

Daily News reported that the Ban Yindee Boutique Resort in Patong, Phuket called the Thai emergency number 191 to report that an Estonian woman with Covid-19 had left with her husband and two other tourists bound for Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247646-phuket-hotel-calls-191-after-estonian-tourist-with-covid-leaves-with-her-husband-to-koh-samui/

 

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Female trucker hits another truck on the motorway and bursts into flames

 

Daily News caption: Truck trailer in flames after collision

 

The carnage continued on Thailand's roads last night when two 18 wheel trucks collided on a section of the Motorway (Route 7) heading towards Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247648-female-trucker-hits-another-truck-on-the-motorway and-bursts-into-flames/

 

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Livestock authorities in Samut Sakhon seize more than 500 tons of pork without proper certification

 

Daily News caption: 500 tons of pork seized

 

Thailand's livestock authorities continued urgent investigations after reports that unscrupulous companies were hoarding pork in the hope of making vast profits due to a sky-rocketing price.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247649-livestock-authorities-in-samut-sakhon-seize-more-than-500-tons-of-pork-without-proper-certification/

 

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Battle between Thammanat and coalition govt has no losers (except voters): analysts

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Palang Pracharath Party’s move to expel secretary-general Thammanat Prompao and 20 other MPs under his control is more of a political soap opera than an actual split, analysts say. It’s a win-win game for all involved – while voters get nothing, they add.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247651-battle-between-thammanat-and-coalition-govt-has-no-losers-except-voters-analysts/

 

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Police captain sexually assaulted sisters aged 16 and just 12 over a one year period

 

Sanook caption: Policeman rapes children

 

Sanook reported on what they said was yet another case of a Thai policeman raping children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247654-police-captain-sexually-assaulted-sisters-aged-16-and-just-12-over-a-one-year-period/

 

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Party leader: Thailand could be losing trillions of baht each year because of its gambling laws

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Thai Local Power Party leader and member of the House of Representatives, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, came out this week, arguing passionately for the liberalisation of Thailand’s gambling laws. He is campaigning for a change to include casinos designed to enhance the foreign tourism trade and usher in a more open regime to include online gambling. Mr Chutchawan said he fears that the kingdom could be losing trillions of baht every year and consequently exporting jobs.

 

In the last week, Mr Chutchawan Kong-u-dom has highlighted the economic imperative of liberalising Thailand’s gambling laws dominated by the 1935 Gambling Act to allow for casinos in selected tourist hubs. He is also calling for an opening up to online gambling saying the kingdom cannot afford to lose financial capital that is flowing out of the country which could amount to trillions of baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247655-party-leader-thailand-could-be-losing-trillions-of-baht-each-year-because-of-its-gambling-laws/

 

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Fully vaccinated travelers from Thailand and Taiwan exempt from Swedish entry and test requirements

by Gregers Møller

 

 

The Swedish government has decided to revert to the entry restrictions that applied prior to 28 December 2021 with an exemption for fully vaccinated travelers from, amongst other countries, Thailand and Taiwan, the Swedish Ministry of Affairs recently announced. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247656-fully-vaccinated-travelers-from-thailand-and-taiwan-exempt-from-swedish-entry-and-test-requirements/

 

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"Entertainment" woman says she was raped by two men at drinks party - police delay of 5 months

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A 27 year old Thai woman who was hired to mix drinks at a party in a Klong Toei, Bangkok, hotel went with her lawyer to the Klong Tan police after a five month investigation into an alleged rape went cold. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247658-entertainment-woman-says-she-was-raped-by-two-men-at-drinks-party-police-delay-of-5-months/

 

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Police presence ignored as feuding haulage companies battle it out in front of Rayong police station

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on an ongoing feud between two haulage companies that had a spat at a port in the province. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247660-police-presence-ignored-as-feuding-haulage-companies-battle-it-out-in-front-of-rayong-police-station/

 

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Police pick-up ends up on its roof - police was taking it to HQ for a check - rain/slippery road blamed

 

Picture Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that police in Loei in the north east were called after a pick-up from the Phon Thong police station (in Roi-Et we believe) overturned on the Tha Lee - Muang Loei road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247662-police-pick-up-ends-up-on-its-roof-police-was-taking-it-to-hq-for-a-check-rainslippery-road-blamed/

 

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Tourism organisations bullish on return of "Test and Go"; THA predict 300,000 foreign tourists in February

 

 

Channel 7 reported that various tourist organisations were bullish after it was announced that the Test and Go program for foreign tourists to enter the country would be resurrected on February 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247663-tourism-organisations-bullish-on-return-of-test-and-go-tha-predict-300000-foreign-tourists-in-february/

 

 

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Rooster’s Saturday sermon: On learning Thai and finally growing up in a bilingual household!

 

 

For those caught by surprise at last week’s column appearing early, join the club! It’s a permanent feature now meaning that Christians will not be tempted by the snake that is Rooster, possibly missing Sunday church, while the rest of us Pagans can enjoy a decent laugh a day  earlier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247672-rooster’s-saturday-sermon-on-learning-thai-and-finally-growing-up-in-a-bilingual-household/

 

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Brit 'tourist' murdered by scythe in Kanchanaburi - friend in hospital - loud music blamed

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Muang Kanchanaburi police and rescue services were called after two British tourists were attacked by a local resident wielding a scythe. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247675-brit-tourist-murdered-by-scythe-in-kanchanaburi-friend-in-hospital-loud-music-blamed/

 

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to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 24 Jan 2022
https://aseannow.com/topic/1247757-thailand-live-monday-24-jan-2022/