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Cannabis, hemp greenlighted to be decriminalised in Thailand

 

 

Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board today (Tuesday) endorsed the Ministry of Public Health’s drafted announcement on decriminalising cannabis and hemp, by removing the two plants from Category 5 of the drugs list, which will pave the way for their legal cultivation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248004-cannabis-hemp-greenlighted-to-be-decriminalised-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand’s eateries under close watch as alcohol rules relaxed

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the police, the military and local administration officials to ensure that certified eateries and converted pubs which serve alcohol close at 11pm, as the relaxed COVID-19 rules on the serving of alcohol has come into effect this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247971-thailand’s-eateries-under-close-watch-as-alcohol-rules-relaxed/

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Thailand’s 2021 corruption standing drops six places to 110th out of 180 countries

 

 

Thailand’s corruption standing fell six places, ranked 110th, in the 2021 Corruption Perception Index, with a score of 35 out of 100, according to survey of 180 countries conducted and released today (Tuesday) by Transparency International, a global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248006-thailand’s-2021-corruption-standing-drops-six-places-to-110th-out-of-180-countries/

 

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Nine Omicron BA.2 sub-variant cases in Thailand to date, first case found on January 2

 

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

 

The Department of Medical Sciences and a network of laboratories in Thailand have detected nine cases of the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron since the beginning of this month, by means of whole genome sequencing, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, the department’s director-general.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248008-nine-omicron-ba2-sub-variant-cases-in-thailand-to-date-first-case-found-on-january-2/

 

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Tragic accident inspires illustrations highlighting lack of road safety in Thailand

 

 

The recent killing of a doctor on a zebra crossing in Bangkok is still the subject of vigorous debate on social media, with many more satirical memes criticising Thailand’s lack of road safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248009-tragic-accident-inspires-illustrations-highlighting-lack-of-road-safety-in-thailand/

 

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DPM Prawit says sacked PPRP MPs still loyal to government despite no reversal in decision

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister and leader of Thailand’s ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP), Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, said today (Tuesday) the group of 21 sacked MPS led by former party secretary-general Thammanat Prompao are still loyal to the government and that there will be no review of the expulsion order.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248010-dpm-prawit-says-sacked-pprp-mps-still-loyal-to-government-despite-no-reversal-in-decision/

 

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COVID-19, economic slowdown not stopping rise in Bangkok land prices

 

 

Undeveloped land prices in Bangkok continue to rise steadily, although at slower pace, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown, which have been affecting Thailand for the past two years, according to the Real Estate Information Centre of the Government Housing Bank (GHB).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248011-covid-19-economic-slowdown-not-stopping-rise-in-bangkok-land-prices/

 

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Thai Auto Part Manufacturers to Shift to EV Part Production

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the Chairman of the Auto Parts Club under the Federation of Thai Industries, Mr. Pinai Sirinakorn, it is expected that EV vehicles will soon replace vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines as EV requires only around 15,000 parts to be built instead of 30,000 parts of traditional engines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248012-thai-auto-part-manufacturers-to-shift-to-ev-part-production/

 

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Gold Price Could Reach 28,700 - 28,900 Baht Before Chinese New Year : YLG

By Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - YLG Bullion International Company has predicted that the local gold price could climb within the range of 28,700 baht to 28,900 baht, despite negative effects from the US Federal Reserve signaling a benchmark rate increase during its meeting this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248013-gold-price-could-reach-28700-28900-baht-before-chinese-new-year-ylg/

 

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BoT Considering Use of Stablecoins

By Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is planning to promote the use of Stablecoins to pay for goods and services and to help develop financial innovation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248014-bot-considering-use-of-stablecoins/

 

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Dr Prasit Expects Pandemic to End

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 25 (TNA) – The Omicron variant of COVID-19 that has spread worldwide for about two months is likely to bring an end to the pandemic, said Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248015-dr-prasit-expects-pandemic-to-end/

 

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Suspects arrested in Chonburi for allegedly operating illegal online gambling websites generating more than 100 million baht

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaron / Top News

 

Chonburi – Two suspects have been arrested in the Mueang Chonburi district earlier this week for allegedly operating illegal online gambling websites with more than 100,000 members and generating more than 100 million baht per month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248016-suspects-arrested-in-chonburi-for-allegedly-operating-illegal-online-gambling-websites-generating-more-than-100-million-baht/

 

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Naklua Walk and Eat festival in Pattaya to resume in early February

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – The 13th annual Naklua Walk and Eat Festival in Pattaya is set to be resumed next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248017-naklua-walk-and-eat-festival-in-pattaya-to-resume-in-early-february/

 

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Government Says No Need to Cut Diesel’s Excise Tax

By: Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government said the state Oil Fund still has efficient funding to subsidize diesel’s retail prices until March 31 and there is no need to cut the diesel’s excise tax yet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248018-government-says-no-need-to-cut-diesel’s-excise-tax/

 

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Test & Go: People wanting to visit Hua Hin need to be aware of this important detail

By Online Reporter

 

Hua Hin Beach. File photo

 

There is one key detail that anyone planning to visit Hua Hin under the Test & Go scheme should be aware of.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248019-test-go-people-wanting-to-visit-hua-hin-need-to-be-aware-of-this-important-detail/

 

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Bars and pubs in Hua Hin to remain closed indefinitely

By Online Reporter

 

 

Bars and pubs in Hua Hin are to remain closed until further notice, according to the latest order released by the provincial authority.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248020-bars-and-pubs-in-hua-hin-to-remain-closed-indefinitely/

 

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Buying online in Thailand means you are adding to the global plastic waste problem

 

As we keep reading there has been a massive surge in buying online during the pandemic, and the owners of companies like Amazon and Lazada are becoming even richer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248022-buying-online-in-thailand-means-you-are-adding-to-the-global-plastic-waste-problem/

 

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Thailand reports 7,587 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths, 7,801 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (January 26) reported 7,587 new COVID-19 cases, 7,801 recoveries and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248036-thailand-reports-7587-new-covid-19-cases-19-deaths-7801-recoveries/

 

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Here's how one woman left her rented room after leaving owing two months rent

 

Daily News caption: Bedroom or trash heap?

 

The owner of a block of flats in Soi King Kaew 4, Bang Plee, went to Room 412 because the Thai lady renting had not paid since December and not contacted the office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248039-heres-how-one-woman-left-her-rented-room-after-leaving-owing-two-months-rent/

 

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Thai PM Prayuth in historic visit to Saudi Arabia after diplomatic relations cut for three decades

 

Sanook caption: Historical picture

 

Thai Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha and a large entourage of fellow ministers and spokesmen flew out of Don Muang Air Force Wing 6 yesterday on an A 340 to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248042-thai-pm-prayuth-in-historic-visit-to-saudi-arabia-after-diplomatic-relations-cut-for-three-decades/

 

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Policeman who killed doctor at zebra crossing becomes a monk

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The police lance corporal who drove his "big bike" into Dr Kratai and killed her on a Bangkok zebra crossing has been ordained into the monkhood. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248048-policeman-who-killed-doctor-at-zebra-crossing-becomes-a-monk/

 

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Former Attorney General casts doubt on policeman's Ducati after death of Dr Kratai

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Former attorney general Trakoon Winitnaphak went online to raise suspicions about the big bike being ridden by a police lance corporal when a doctor was killed on a zebra crossing in Bangkok on Friday outside a hospital in Phayathai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248049-former-attorney-general-casts-doubt-on-policemans-ducati-after-death-of-dr-kratai/

 

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Thais warned! You can't use your phone while driving even when stopped in traffic or at the lights

 

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Thailand's Anti-Fake News Center warned the public that using a phone or communication device while driving is illegal and warrants a 400-1000 baht fine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248050-thais-warned-you-cant-use-your-phone-while-driving-even-when-stopped-in-traffic-or-at-the-lights/

 

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Foreigners in Thailand are stressed as conflicting reports state automatic Covid visa extension may be ending

 

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Many expats are finding it hard to get the facts regarding the government’s exact stance on the 60 days Covid extensions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248051-foreigners-in-thailand-are-stressed-as-conflicting-reports-state-automatic-covid-visa-extension-may-be-ending/

 

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Thailand, Saudi Arabia agree to restore diplomatic ties

 

(L) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (R) Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

 

Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume normal diplomatic ties and are ready to begin a new era of bilateral relations, thanks to the joint efforts of Thai and Saudi officials in recent years, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a statement released in Riyadh after his meeting with Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud yesterday (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248042-thai-pm-prayuth-in-historic-visit-to-saudi-arabia-after-diplomatic-relations-cut-for-three-decades/?do=findComment&comment=17144394

 

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Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok must follow strict Covid-19 protocols

 

Picture: INN

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration stressed at a meeting yesterday that Chinese New Year celebrations in the Thai capital must follow strict Covid Free Setting protocols.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248056-chinese-new-year-celebrations-in-bangkok-must-follow-strict-covid-19-protocols/

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Opinion: Better road safety in Thailand begins and ends with better education

By Thai Enquirer

 

 

When I first became a driving instructor in the UK in 1989, I read a statement in an advanced driving magazine. That statement is still relevant today – ‘’There is only one thing worse than a bad driver, and that is a bad driver that believes he is a good driver.’’ And why not? After all he or she has passed the driving test. The driving test is, or at least should be a certificate of competence awarded by a government agency authorising the driver to drive on the roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248059-opinion-better-road-safety-in-thailand-begins-and-ends-with-better-education/

 

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Dead elephant in Phetchaburi had been shot 126 times - park chief calls on public to stop shooting

 

 

A meeting was held at the Kaeng Krachan police station yesterday chaired by Phetchaburi provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Uthai Kawindechathorn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248065-dead-elephant-in-phetchaburi-had-been-shot-126-times-park-chief-calls-on-public-to-stop-shooting/

 

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CCSA Says Covid Vaccines Remain Key Factor in Reducing Disease Severity

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The number of new COVID-19 infections today (25 Jan) dropped slightly from yesterday’s number, but new infection clusters – such as one at a boxing gym in Bangkok – are still being detected. Meanwhile, the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is asserting that vaccines remain a key factor in reducing the severity of Covid symptoms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248067-ccsa-says-covid-vaccines-remain-key-factor-in-reducing-disease-severity/

 

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Cannabis legalization for medical purposes: Health Minister

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health said the legalization of cannabis and hemp is to enable the use of these plants for health and medical purposes, rather than recreational consumption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248068-cannabis-legalization-for-medical-purposes-health-minister/