webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Zebras, carnage, marijuana and murder - but don’t rush to interpret Thai news! Rooster’s first reaction to news that “sandboxes” might be set up to cater to tourists (and locals) who want to enjoy recreational marijuana was “Oh Goody”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248433-zebras-carnage-marijuana-and-murder-but-don’t-rush-to-interpret-thai-news/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Does Dating online in Thailand and Asia really work? We all like to have a partner, and during lockdowns, it is perhaps even more important to share the isolation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248510-does-dating-online-in-thailand-and-asia-really-work/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Pheu Thai’s Surachart claims by-election victory Pheu Thai Party’s candidate Surachart Thienthong has claimed victory in Bangkok’s Constituency 9 by-election in what is seen as a blow to the ruling Palang Pracharat Party which dominated the constituency in the last general election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248511-pheu-thai’s-surachart-claims-by-election-victory/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Clean-up of Mae Ram Phueng beach done, attention now on Samet Island Satellite images from 10.16am Sundayshowed no sign of oil on Thailand’s Mae Ram Phueng beach or in the sea close to Khao Laem Ya-Moo Koh Samet national park, but officials have expressed concern that the remaining spilled oil may be heading toward Ao Prao on Samet Island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248512-clean-up-of-mae-ram-phueng-beach-done-attention-now-on-samet-island/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thailand’s plan to categorise COVID-19 as an endemic disease explained Disease Control Department Director-General, Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, has attempted to clear up any misunderstanding about Thailand’s plan to categorise COVID-19 as an endemic disease. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248514-thailand’s-plan-to-categorise-covid-19-as-an-endemic-disease-explained/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thai parliament to meet this week, even though 12 MPs have COVID-19 House Speaker Chuan Leekpai wants the scheduled parliamentary meetings this Wednesday and Friday to go ahead, despite 12 MPs and 13 parliamentary officials having COVID-19, because “the House must be able to function”, said Dr. Sukit Atthopakorn, advisor to the House Speaker, Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248515-thai-parliament-to-meet-this-week-even-though-12-mps-have-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 World NTD Day: Dengue Fever tops Thailand’s agenda Dengue fever has become the focus for Thailand as the country joins the world in celebrating World Neglected Tropical Disease Day that falls on January 30. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248516-world-ntd-day-dengue-fever-tops-thailand’s-agenda/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Experts play down expectations of rapid economic gains from Thai-Saudi diplomatic ties By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk The Thai government has claimed that the restoration of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia after 30 years will bring great benefits to the economy. Several sectors, such as tourism, labour, energy and medical services, are likely to be the big gainers. Observers, however, are cautious about jumping on this bandwagon of optimism. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248517-experts-play-down-expectations-of-rapid-economic-gains-from-thai-saudi-diplomatic-ties/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Chong Nonsi Canal Park – A new lung for Bangkok: Video Stretching from Surawong Road all the way down to the Chao Phraya River, over a distance of about 4.5 kilometres, Chong Nonsi Canal is being transformed into Bangkok’s longest park, at around 9 kilometres around both sides of the pedestrian walkway. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248518-chong-nonsi-canal-park-–-a-new-lung-for-bangkok-video/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thammanat and 17 former Palang Pracharat MPs join Thai Economic party The former secretary-general of the ruling Palang Pracharat party, Thammanat Prompao, and 17 other of the party’s former MPs have applied to join the Setthakit Thai (Thai Economic) party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248519-thammanat-and-17-former-palang-pracharat-mps-join-thai-economic-party/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thailand’s Chatree gold-mine battle is coming to an end – but who won? By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Judgement Day is nigh for Thailand as the Singapore-based arbitral tribunal prepares to issue its January 31 verdict on the government’s battle with an international mining company. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248521-thailand’s-chatree-gold-mine-battle-is-coming-to-an-end-–-but-who-won/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 RAOT Vaccine Clinic Now Providing Booster Jabs By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The vaccination clinic at the Rubber Authority of Thailand has started providing COVID-19 booster vaccinations for residents in Bangkok Noi and Taling Chan districts of the capital. Those eligible for their third dose can now walk in to receive their injections at the center until the end of February. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248522-raot-vaccine-clinic-now-providing-booster-jabs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Government Satisfied With Thailand’s COVID Resilience List Ranking By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have indicated their satisfaction with Thailand’s rise to No. 26 on the global COVID Resilience Ranking list, which reflects increased international confidence in the Kingdom’s reopening to international tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248523-government-satisfied-with-thailand’s-covid-resilience-list-ranking/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 First Charter Flight Lands in Betong Airport By Natthaphon Sangpolsit YALA (NNT) - Betong Airport in Yala province welcomed its first charter flight on Saturday (29 Jan), spurring optimism for both the public and private sectors that the local economy could rebound rapidly. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248524-first-charter-flight-lands-in-betong-airport/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Government Orders Inspection of Oil Palm Inventory By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have ordered relevant government agencies to check up on the current inventory of oil palm in the country, as part of efforts to prevent stockpiling and mitigate rising prices. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248525-government-orders-inspection-of-oil-palm-inventory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thailand ranked 5th best worldwide for retirees by French magazine One of only two Asian destinations to feature in Capital magazine’s top 10 list for retirees TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has been ranked the best place in Asia and the fifth best place in the world for retirees by French magazine Capital, which published the list on the website Retraite sans Frontieres. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248526-thailand-ranked-5th-best-worldwide-for-retirees-by-french-magazine/ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Pattaya authorities and entrepreneurs discuss preventive measures for Walking Street reopening prior to U.S. troops’ visit in mid-February By Nop Meechukhun Chonburi – Local authorities and entrepreneurs attended a meeting yesterday, January 29th, to discuss clear preventive measures and regulations for Walking Street’s continuing reopening in South Pattaya prior to a scheduled U.S. navy troop visit in the middle of February. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248527-pattaya-authorities-and-entrepreneurs-discuss-preventive-measures-for-walking-street-reopening-prior-to-us-troops’-visit-in-mid-february/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Splash landing! Moment paraglider faceplants in a muddy paddy field when take-off goes wrong in Thailand The flying enthusiast is filmed attempting the stunt in Nakhon Pathom province Although he makes a bold start, charging along the runway, it has a soggy finish With a wet splatting noise, the paraglider hits the ground, his parachute sinking The failure to take off was due to a gear failure on his motorised paraglider By MARK TOVEY FOR MAILONLINE The embarrassed paraglider laughed at himself as he was helped back onto his feet having crashed into a boggy paddy field moments after his feet left the ground. Photo credit: NewsFlare This is the moment a pilot made a splash as he crashed his motorised paraglider into a paddy field in a bungled take-off. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248528-splash-landing-moment-paraglider-faceplants-in-a-muddy-paddy-field-when-take-off-goes-wrong-in-thailand/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Finnish Berry picking boss sentenced to prison on charges of human trafficking of Thai workers by Gregers Møller A photograph taken by police during the initial investigation showed some of the conditions the victims were forced to live under. Image: Sisä-Suomen poliisilaitos The Finnish Supreme Court has sentenced the head of a Central Finland berry picking firm to one year and ten months in prison on 26 charges of human trafficking involving Thai berry pickers, media HS writes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248529-finnish-berry-picking-boss-sentenced-to-prison-on-charges-of-human-trafficking-of-thai-workers/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Cannabis remains illegal as ministers push through a law controlling its use by the public by James Morris and Son Nguyen Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has warned marijuana users, in the kingdom, to hold off on openly using the still proscribed drug for recreational purposes at this time. It comes after new groundbreaking regulations were approved this week which will eventually decriminalise the narcotic. Mr Wissanu warned that such activity is still strictly illegal with severe legal provisions in force, which could lead to consequential jail terms for those caught using or dealing with the substance. It has emerged that the government is planning to push through a new law that will strictly restrict both the personal use of cannabis and its commercial use by private interests, over the coming 4 months. The legislation aims to make sure that Thailand meets its international commitments to help control and regulate the use of the narcotic both within and without its borders. Thailand is now entering into a grey area until growing cannabis at home becomes legal but after this, it will be controlled by a new law, now being pushed through parliament that will aim to severely restrict the consumption and sale of cannabis and associated products in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248530-cannabis-remains-illegal-as-ministers-push-through-a-law-controlling-its-use-by-the-public/ 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Wellness Sandbox tourists to spend more than double the amount of other tourists: TAT By Online Reporter Hua Hin Beach. File photo Tourists who visit Hua Hin and Cha Am under the planned ‘Wellness Sandbox’ will spend on average more than double the amount of money than other tourists, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has estimated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248531-wellness-sandbox-tourists-to-spend-more-than-double-the-amount-of-other-tourists-tat/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Opinion: The government should push N95 masks By Ken Lohatepanont For a while, earlier in the pandemic, face masks became fashion statements. Search for “fashion masks” on the online shopping platform Shopee and you are inundated with choice. Competing with surgical masks to adorn the faces of the masses, it did not matter much in a relatively Covid-free Thailand in 2020 which mask one chose — despite almost universal compliance with mask wearing, the risk of infection was low enough that it simply became an exercise in box-checking. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248540-opinion-the-government-should-push-n95-masks/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Thailand report 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths, 8,215 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (January 31) reported 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 8,215 recoveries and 12 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248544-thailand-report-8008-news-covid-19-cases-16-deaths-8215-recoveries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hunt on after drunk man returns with war weapon after incident at birthday party - one dead, one injured Picture: Daily News Police in western Bangkok are hunting a man armed with an M16 or HK 33 war weapon after he shot a man dead and wounded a woman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248546-hunt-on-after-drunk-man-returns-with-war-weapon-after-incident-at-birthday-party-one-dead-one-injured/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Young man "with well known surname" kills road worker on expressway in Bangkok - breath test ordered Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an accident on the Chalerm Mahanakhon expressway in the Klong Toei area of Bangkok heading towards Dao Khanong on Sunday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248549-young-man-with-well-known-surname-kills-road-worker-on-expressway-in-bangkok-breath-test-ordered/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Latest accident stats: 21 dead Saturday as drunk driver kills road worker Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248552-latest-accident-stats-21-dead-saturday-as-drunk-driver-kills-road-worker/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Zebra Crossings: Action demanded but is it "locking the stable door after the horse has bolted"? Thai media alluded to the Thai proverb about surrounding a pen after the cow has run away. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248558-zebra-crossings-action-demanded-but-is-it-locking-the-stable-door-after-the-horse-has-bolted/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Relative savagely attacked by Pit Bull - owner wasn't in time to lock him up Daily News caption: He's just protecting the house! Rescue services were called to a house in Muang district of Samut Prakan after a 35 year old woman was savaged by a Pit Bull terrier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248559-relative-savagely-attacked-by-pit-bull-owner-wasnt-in-time-to-lock-him-up/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Petty thief says he was just going for a walk - falls thru mobile shop ceiling and gets his head stuck Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a story featured online from the Wang Mee market in Nakhon Ratchasima, north east Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248561-petty-thief-says-he-was-just-going-for-a-walk-falls-thru-mobile-shop-ceiling-and-gets-his-head-stuck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 31, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 Korat governor bans the burning of stubble in fields to stem dust pollution - but it's being ignored Picture: INN The governor of Nakhon Ratchasima province has issued an anti-burning order that should be music to the ears of spluttering residents in the north eastern Thai province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248563-korat-governor-bans-the-burning-of-stubble-in-fields-to-stem-dust-pollution-but-its-being-ignored/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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