THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 27 Jan 2022

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Virology expert says cross-vaccination in booster dose produces very high immunity against Covid

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With the two-dose regimen for vaccination against COVID-19 deemed as no longer offering an adequate level of protection against the disease, Thai health authorities are ramping up the administering of the booster or third dose. Meanwhile, Thailand’s top virologist has indicated that cross-vaccination produces very high immunity in inoculated individuals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248093-virology-expert-says-cross-vaccination-in-booster-dose-produces-very-high-immunity-against-covid/

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Hundreds of thousand litres of crude oil leaks in Gulf of Thailand, clean up operations underway

 

 

Teams from the departments of Pollution Control, Marine and Marine and Coastal Resources have been sent to the Gulf of Thailand, off the coast of the eastern province of Rayong, to contain a massive amount of oil which spilled from an oil pipeline last night (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248092-hundreds-of-thousand-litres-of-crude-oil-leaks-in-gulf-of-thailand-clean-up-operations-underway/

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Cannabis, hemp removed from narcotics list

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government of Thailand has officially legalized cannabis and hemp through the removal of these plans from the national narcotics list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248094-cannabis-hemp-removed-from-narcotics-list/

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Tourists Decry ATK Requirement at Piers to Samet Island

 

 

CHONBURI (NNT) - A contentious issue circulating online at present is the requirement for tourists traveling into Samet island in the Gulf of Thailand to possess medical facility-approved ATK Covid test results. The majority of tourists arriving at piers on the mainland to board ferries to Samet are unaware of this requirement, and some opt to cancel their island trip instead of spending 330 baht per person for the test at the pier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248097-tourists-decry-atk-requirement-at-piers-to-samet-island/

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Thailand plans to regulate, limit cryptocurrency payment for goods, services

 

According to tax officials, those who engage in coin mining also will be subject to taxation on the sale of coins. (Photo by Quantitatives.io)

 

The Finance Ministry, Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to a plan to regulate and limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of paying for goods and services, to prevent such transactions from affecting Thailand’s financial stability and economic system, pending public hearings on the matter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248148-thailand-plans-to-regulate-limit-cryptocurrency-payment-for-goods-services/

 

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Three-year-old boy drowns at Bangsaen Beach

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sarayut Boonrueng / Khaochad

 

Bangsaen, Chonburi – A three-year-old boy tragically drowned at Bangsaen Beach in Mueang Chonburi during a family vacation this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248149-three-year-old-boy-drowns-at-bangsaen-beach/ 

 

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Royal Thai Police to consider removing crosswalk at Kidney Institute Hospital following fatal road accident in Bangkok

By  Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – The Royal Thai Police is planning to discuss with the Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital regarding the removal of a pedestrian crossing following the fatal accident of female doctor Waraluck Supawatjariyakul last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248150-royal-thai-police-to-consider-removing-crosswalk-at-kidney-institute-hospital-following-fatal-road-accident-in-bangkok/

 

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Unidentified young man badly beaten on Pattaya Beach overnight

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya Beach, Thailand-An unidentified young man, believed by Pattaya Police to be a Thai national, was badly beaten while on Pattaya Beach late last night, January 26th, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248162-unidentified-young-man-badly-beaten-on-pattaya-beach-overnight/

 

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Calls for action at crossroads after two 14 year boys killed on three person motorcycle

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in the Ongkharak area of Nakhon Nayok province in central Thailand were called after a collision between a pick-up and a motorcycle at a crossroads. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248164-calls-for-action-at-crossroads-after-two-14-year-boys-killed-on-three-person-motorcycle/

 

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Thai man, 67, allegedly shot by relative in land dispute in Kaeng Krachan - dogs guarding the corpse

 

Daily News caption: Elderly man shot at 7 times

 

Police were called to the edge of the Mae Prajan river in Ban Sa Yai Non of Kaeng Krachan in Phetchaburi province, south/central Thailand after a shooting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248165-thai-man-67-allegedly-shot-by-relative-in-land-dispute-in-kaeng-krachan-dogs-guarding-the-corpse/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,078 new coronavirus cases, 22 deaths, 6,595 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Thursday (January 27) reported 8,078 new COVID-19 cases, 6,595 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248166-covid-19-thailand-reports-8078-new-coronavirus-cases-22-deaths-6595-recoveries/

 

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Police warn women out alone at night in Pathum Thani after rapist attacks uni student, aged 20

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Pathum Thani arrested a 33 year old man called Panya Uamthongbua or "Jae" on a Thanyaburi arrest warrant for abduction and rape of a university student.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248170-police-warn-women-out-alone-at-night-in-pathum-thani-after-rapist-attacks-uni-student-aged-20/

 

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Short haired cop impersonators pick on the wrong people for a shake down - two other cops!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Ang Thong, central Thailand, announced the arrest of five men after an incident on the Pho Thong - Ang Thong Road yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248172-short-haired-cop-impersonators-pick-on-the-wrong-people-for-a-shake-down-two-other-cops/

 

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Marriage infidelity: Thai man pretends he's attending family wedding but ties knot with "mia noi"

 

 

A Thai woman called Parichart, 42, - who is also a Phoo yai Ban (local official) in Tha Luang district of Lopburi, central Thailand, contacted Thai Rath with an extraordinary tale of marriage infidelity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248183-marriage-infidelity-thai-man-pretends-hes-attending-family-wedding-but-ties-knot-with-mia-noi/

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Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn: Bangkok governor candidate a bridge to Move Forward govt?

 

Introducing Wiroj as the party’s Bangkok hopeful, Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said no other potential candidate had “the party DNA” like him. (Photo by Move Forward Party Facebook page)

 

The opposition Move Forward Party has finally come up with a candidate for the Bangkok gubernatorial election expected in the next few months. For many party supporters, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn is the party’s best choice, but others had hoped for a stronger candidate and a bigger name.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248184-wiroj-lakkhanaadisorn-bangkok-governor-candidate-a-bridge-to-move-forward-govt/

 

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Big Joke announces arrest of Trang police captain who fled bail on rape charge against girls aged 12 and 15

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A Thai police captain called Wisan Khwannimit, and his wife, are now in custody after he fled bail in Muang Trang, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248186-big-joke-announces-arrest-of-trang-police-captain-who-fled-bail-on-rape-charge-against-girls-aged-12-and-15/

 

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Pattaya police arrest a shirtless, intoxicated, foreign man in South Pattaya for allegedly trying to randomly fight local residents and police

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya Police announced through their social media channels that they arrested a foreign national early this morning for allegedly causing a major public disturbance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248187-pattaya-police-arrest-a-shirtless-intoxicated-foreign-man-in-south-pattaya-for-allegedly-trying-to-randomly-fight-local-residents-and-police/

 

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Five admin arrests as tech police bust online cards betting gang in Bangkok and suburbs

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that Thailand's tech police had arrested five administrators of an online card gambling site in the Bangkok area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248191-five-admin-arrests-as-tech-police-bust-online-cards-betting-gang-in-bangkok-and-suburbs/

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Yet another zebra crossing accident - Myanmar woman in hospital in Samut Prakan

 

 

77kaoded reported that yet another pedestrian was hit and seriously hurt crossing the road on a zebra crossing last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248194-yet-another-zebra-crossing-accident-myanmar-woman-in-hospital-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Thailand's dangerous roads: Motorcycles collide in Samut Prakan - three injured

 

 

Rescue services were called to Soi Sam Huang in Bang Poo, Samut Prakan last night after a collision on a bend between two motorcycles travelling in opposite directions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248197-thailands-dangerous-roads-motorcycles-collide-in-samut-prakan-three-injured/

 

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Confrontation at the police station! Ex and new wife square up after chase - cops left "shocked"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a confrontation between a former wife and a new spouse of a man called Ton. The media said this left the police shocked.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248204-confrontation-at-the-police-station-ex-and-new-wife-square-up-after-chase-cops-left-shocked/

 

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Pattaya police report two “restaurant” managers arrested last night for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Pattaya Police arrested two  “restaurant” managers last night (January 26th) in Pattaya for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules and violating the closing time, currently 11:00 P.M. for alcohol-serving venues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248205-pattaya-police-report-two-“restaurant”-managers-arrested-last-night-for-allegedly-breaking-covid-19-rules/

 

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Thai Michelin-starred chef’s take on culinary cannabis

 

Chef Noom prepare a cannabis-infused menu at the event.

 

Chefs and foodies welcome a return of cannabis to Thai kitchen. It has made an exciting scene for gastronomy. Edibles or cannabis-infused food are of great taste but they are not always healthy, a Thai Michelin-starred chef warns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248207-thai-michelin-starred-chef’s-take-on-culinary-cannabis/

 

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Civil Court Opens Online Shopping Division

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – The Civil Court on Jan 27 opened its new division to hear particularly online shopping disputes and such lawsuits can be filed online around the clock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248208-civil-court-opens-online-shopping-division/

 

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Rayong Oil Slicks Won't Come Ashore

 

 

RAYONG, Jan 27 (TNA) – The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and agencies concerned confirmed that oil slicks from a leaking undersea pipe off Rayong province would not be washed ashore like what had happened in 2013.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248210-rayong-oil-slicks-wont-come-ashore/

 

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Regulator says insurer suffering massive loss over COVID claims cannot close down yet

 

 

Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) said that the financially-troubled Southeast Life Insurance Company cannot just shut down, as it has to receive a permission from the OIC first, amid concern among millions of the company’s clients.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248211-regulator-says-insurer-suffering-massive-loss-over-covid-claims-cannot-close-down-yet/

 

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Thailand’s agriculture minister admits swine fever now in 13 provinces

 

 

Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Srion has admitted that African Swine Fever (ASF) has now spread to 13 of Thailand’s provinces in the central, north-eastern and southern regions, including Bangkok. The Livestock Development Department will seek advice on February 3rd from its Chinese and Vietnamese counterparts on how they successfully tackled the same disease, he said.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248222-thailand’s-agriculture-minister-admits-swine-fever-now-in-13-provinces/

 

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Thailand’s Civil Court launches its new e-commerce department on Thursday

 

 

A new department in the Civil Court, exclusively to handle online trade and e-commerce cases, was formally opened today to receive complaints from members of the public.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248225-thailand’s-civil-court-launches-its-new-e-commerce-department-on-thursday/

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MOC says pork prices starting to fall

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Pork prices in the market have started to see declines, owing to price curbing efforts by the swine raisers association, slaughterhouses, grocery retailers and the Department of Internal Trade. Farm-front prices have also started to fall below the 110 baht temporary ceiling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248226-moc-says-pork-prices-starting-to-fall/

 

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Methods to register for 4th phase of co-pay campaign

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has reminded eligible people who are interested in participating in its popular ‘50-50’ co-pay campaign, following the Cabinet’s recent approval of the 4th phase of the program.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248227-methods-to-register-for-4th-phase-of-co-pay-campaign/