webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Pattaya still mostly deserted - fears of rise in Covid cases when Sandbox rules relaxed Thai PBS went to Pattaya and found the resort still largely deserted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247812-pattaya-still-mostly-deserted-fears-of-rise-in-covid-cases-when-sandbox-rules-relaxed/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Video: Boy racer doesn't pay for his gas - results in classic "pointing picture" Video footage from an Esso gas station in Phrapradaeng near the Thai capital Bangkok showed the apparently normal moment that a souped-up green car came in. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247814-video-boy-racer-doesnt-pay-for-his-gas-results-in-classic-pointing-picture/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Sacked, ousted and still on top: The rollercoaster career of Thammanat Prompao Thammanat Prompao’s ouster from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party last week for “causing serious division” was only the latest twist in this political dealmaker’s rollercoaster career. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247815-sacked-ousted-and-still-on-top-the-rollercoaster-career-of-thammanat-prompao/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Arrival of Bruda Whales in marine park near Koh Samui points to good ecology Daily News reported on the appearance of three Bruda whales at the Ang Thong Marine Park in the area of Koh Samui, Surat Thani, southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247817-arrival-of-bruda-whales-in-marine-park-near-koh-samui-points-to-good-ecology/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Opinion: Viral outrage over Dr Kratai’s death will change nothing, personal responsibility will By Cod Satrusayang Thailand is understandably enraged over the death of a young doctor who lost her life at a crosswalk when a biker failed to stop and ran her over. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247819-opinion-viral-outrage-over-dr-kratai’s-death-will-change-nothing-personal-responsibility-will/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 "My Mate Nate" latest: We're still friends as US YouTuber speaks to his fans after eight years with Look Mee Snook caption: We're still friends Popular US YouTuber Nate Bartling - known among his 11 million Thai fans as My Mate Nate - explained on video that he is still friends with "Look Mee". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247820-my-mate-nate-latest-were-still-friends-as-us-youtuber-speaks-to-his-fans-after-eight-years-with-look-mee/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 13.4 million kilos of frozen pork found in over 500 cold storage facilities last week During nationwide searches last week, Thailand’s Livestock Development Department found that about 13.4 million kilogrammes of frozen pork were being stored in 539 cold storage facilities amid record-high pork prices, according to Government Deputy Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek this morning (Monday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247821-134-million-kilos-of-frozen-pork-found-in-over-500-cold-storage-facilities-last-week/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Thailand’s digital minister in hospital for COVID-19 treatment Image Credit: Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn‘s Facebook Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn revealed today (Monday) that he is infected with COVID-19 and is now in hospital for treatment, but his condition is not serious. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247832-thailand’s-digital-minister-in-hospital-for-covid-19-treatment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Thailand’s ‘P-move’ protesters resume march to demand civil, land rights P-move demonstrators, who have been camping in front of the United Nations building on Ratchadamnoen Road for the past five days, resumed their protest march towards Government House this morning (Monday) to press their 15-point demand for civil and land rights. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247848-thailand’s-‘p-move’-protesters-resume-march-to-demand-civil-land-rights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Naval vessels dispatched to help in fight oil spill in Gulf of Thailand The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has ordered three naval vessels from the First Fleet Command to be dispatched to help in containing oil leaking from a sunken tanker in the Gulf of Thailand, about 24 nautical miles from the Chumphon estuary, RTN Spokesman Vice Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin said today (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247850-naval-vessels-dispatched-to-help-in-fight-oil-spill-in-gulf-of-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Government approves fourth phase of co-payment scheme, starting February 1 The Thai cabinet approved the fourth phase of the 50:50 co-payment economic stimulus scheme today (Monday), to be rolled out on February 1st, which coincides with Chinese New Year’s Day. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247851-government-approves-fourth-phase-of-co-payment-scheme-starting-february-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Demonstrators Move to Govt House BANGKOK, Jan 24 (TNA) – Leaders of the People’s Network for a Just Society (P-Move) brought their demonstrators from the United Nations complex to Government House to pressure the cabinet to consider their 15 demands. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247852-demonstrators-move-to-govt-house/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Pattaya Mayor confirms Chinese New Year event will be only religious/ceremonial, no public carnivals, shows, etc. FILE PHOTO In a brief update from a previous story, Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has confirmed that this year’s Chinese New Year Festival will be only ceremonial/religious events without events that draw large crowds like parades, carnivals, festivals, fireworks, etc. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247853-pattaya-mayor-confirms-chinese-new-year-event-will-be-only-religiousceremonial-no-public-carnivals-shows-etc/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Angoon Garden, an initiative to assist and entertain the needy children Thonglor is well-known for its highest cost of living and land pricing, where fewer people realize the existence of many slums, the communities of those who do the lowest work for the area, hidden behind those buildings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247876-angoon-garden-an-initiative-to-assist-and-entertain-the-needy-children/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 B1,200 Handouts Approved under Co-payment Scheme BANGKOK, Jan 24 (TNA) – The cabinet approved 1,200-baht handouts to people through the fourth phase of the half-half co-payment scheme. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247882-b1200-handouts-approved-under-co-payment-scheme/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Thai Government’s financial support under stimulus schemes are tax free All the financial support received by individuals and corporate entities from the government, such as subsidies under the co-payment scheme, hotel discount coupons and subsidies to ease hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, will be exempt from taxation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247883-thai-government’s-financial-support-under-stimulus-schemes-are-tax-free/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Ex-farm price of fattening pigs capped at ฿110 per kg until end of February Pig farmers have agreed to to cap the ex-farm price of live fattening pigs at 110 baht/kg until the end of February, to ease the financial burden on consumers, especially during the Chinese New Year festival, said Swine Raisers Association of Thailand Vice President Wiwat Pongwiwatchai, today (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247884-ex-farm-price-of-fattening-pigs-capped-at-฿110-per-kg-until-end-of-february/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Special House session may be held to deliberate two election-related laws Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam offered an assurance today (Monday) that the government is not dragging its feet over election-related organic bills and may open an extraordinary parliamentary session, probably in April, should the February timeline is not met, to allow the MPs to deliberate the bills for their second and final readings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247887-special-house-session-may-be-held-to-deliberate-two-election-related-laws/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 25 Jan 2022https://aseannow.com/topic/1247906-thailand-live-tuesday-25-jan-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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