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COVID Vaccination for Young Children Starts at Bang Sue Central Station

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 14 (TNA) – COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11 years started at the Central Vaccination Center at the Bang Sue Central Station which was expected to inoculate 5,000 of the young a day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250286-covid-vaccination-for-young-children-starts-at-bang-sue-central-station/

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Couple who took their children on drug deliveries arrested

 

 

A couple who have been taking their two young children with them when they deliver narcotics to customers, in an effort not to raise the suspicions of authorities, were arrested by police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250285-couple-who-took-their-children-on-drug-deliveries-arrested/

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Foreign ‘Big Bike’ rider in Pattaya seriously injured after colliding with pickup truck, truck driver flees on foot

 

 

A foreign ‘Big Bike’ rider has sustained serious injuries after colliding with a pickup truck whose driver fled the scene on foot in the Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250290-foreign-‘big-bike’-rider-in-pattaya-seriously-injured-after-colliding-with-pickup-truck-truck-driver-flees-on-foot/

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Additional complaint filed with police over latest oil spill in sea off Rayong

 

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Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has filed its second complaint with Map Ta Phut police, in the eastern province of Rayong, against those responsible for the marine oil spill in seas off the province on February 10th, the second one this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250326-additional-complaint-filed-with-police-over-latest-oil-spill-in-sea-off-rayong/

 

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Local studies show a third booster will better prevent sickness and death

Erich Parpart

 

 

Local studies show that a third booster shot will better prevent death from Covid-19 than two doses, as vaccine effectiveness will drop over time, the government said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250327-local-studies-show-a-third-booster-will-better-prevent-sickness-and-death/

 

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Critics fear new surrogacy draft could put mothers in harm’s way

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

Thailand is pushing for a new amendment draft that would legalize surrogacy for international parents seeking Thai surrogate mothers. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250328-critics-fear-new-surrogacy-draft-could-put-mothers-in-harm’s-way/

 

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Overwhelming Demand for Prince of Brunei's Barber Received

 

 

CHONBURI, Feb 14 (TNA) – The local barber of the Prince of Brunei who played for the Chonburi Football Club became well-known overnight and was overwhelmed with a long waiting list of customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250329-overwhelming-demand-for-prince-of-bruneis-barber-received/

 

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Motorcyclist in Hua Hin given a fright after encounter with elephant

By Online Reporter

 

 

A motorcyclist in Hua Hin had a fright when he had a close encounter with a wild elephant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250330-motorcyclist-in-hua-hin-given-a-fright-after-encounter-with-elephant/

 

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Hua Hin Women’s Half Marathon 2022 proves a great success

By Online Reporter

 

 

Runners from all over Thailand descended on Hua Hin as the city provided the venue for the Hua Hin Women’s Half Marathon 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250331-hua-hin-women’s-half-marathon-2022-proves-a-great-success/

 

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Thai Minister’s support for vaping ‘goes global’

 

 

“The brave call by a Thai Government Minister for Thailand to overturn its harsh ban on the sale of vape products has received applause and accolades from around the world,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA).

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1250332-thai-minister’s-support-for-vaping-‘goes-global’/

 

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Thailand plans to reopen Malaysia-Thai border in March

By Bernama

 

Thailand is planning to reopen the Thai-Malaysia border in March to boost tourist arrivals, as Malaysian tourists have been the largest group of visitors to the kingdom before the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

BANGKOK: Thailand is planning to reopen the Thai-Malaysia border in March to boost tourist arrivals, as Malaysian tourists have been the largest group of visitors to the kingdom before the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250333-thailand-plans-to-reopen-malaysia-thai-border-in-march/

 

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Chinese Students in Thailand: Cash Cow, At a Cost

ARANYA SIRIPHON|FANZURA BANU

 

Students and staff at Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (HCU) making Chinese New Year decorations. (Photo: HCU / Facebook)

 

Thailand is reaping the benefits of a steady stream

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250334-chinese-students-in-thailand-cash-cow-at-a-cost/

 

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Thailand-India travel bubble to fortify tourism sector

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

As Thailand seeks to introduce an air travel bubble with India, analysts on Monday forecasted that the move could help recover Thailand’s battered tourism sector. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250335-thailand-india-travel-bubble-to-fortify-tourism-sector/

 

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How to spot the difference between a woman or a ladyboy

 

As the world's favorite sex-change surgery destination, Thailand takes the lead in its recognition of the complexity of human sexuality. There are, in fact, eighteen gender identities that are recognized.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250336-how-to-spot-the-difference-between-a-woman-or-a-ladyboy/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 14,373 new coronavirus cases, 27 deaths, 11,551 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (February 15) reported 14,373 new COVID-19 cases, 11,551 recoveries and 27 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250345-covid-19-thailand-reports-14373-new-coronavirus-cases-27-deaths-11551-recoveries/

 

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Thai woman wins World Snooker Championship - now Mink gets crack at the men on the main tour

 

Nutcharat "Mink" Wongharuthai defeated Wendy Jans 6-5

 

Thai snooker superstar Nutcharat Wongharuthai - known by her nickname of Mink - has won the Women's World Snooker Championship in Sheffield in England. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250346-thai-woman-wins-world-snooker-championship-now-mink-gets-crack-at-the-men-on-the-main-tour/

 

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Thais praised for finding Russian tourist's necklace: "That's why our tourism is so magical," says top cop

 

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Following a series of highly negative stories affecting tourism in Thailand and the "sandbox" island of Phuket in particular the country's police have joined in the gushing praise of a group of Thais who found a Russian tourist's necklace. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250349-thais-praised-for-finding-russian-tourists-necklace-thats-why-our-tourism-is-so-magical-says-top-cop/

 

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Bangkok to bury all overhead cables underground within 3 years

By Online Reporter

 

 

All overhead cables in Bangkok will be buried underground within the next three years, it has been revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250359-bangkok-to-bury-all-overhead-cables-underground-within-3-years/

 

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Pick-up driver "graaps" feet of father: "I didn't mean to kill your daughter" - one dead one injured in cycle smash

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A dramatic picture published by top Thai media Thai Rath highlighted the sheer tragedy that occurs on the Thai roads on a daily basis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250362-pick-up-driver-graaps-feet-of-father-i-didnt-mean-to-kill-your-daughter-one-dead-one-injured-in-cycle-smash/

 

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Pick-up clue as police in Suphanburi investigate "body in trash drum" murder

 

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A mystery woman has been found in a blue plastic trash drum in the Khao Phra sub-district of Suphanburi in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250364-pick-up-clue-as-police-in-suphanburi-investigate-body-in-trash-drum-murder/

 

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Feature: China-Thailand Railway signals connectivity, opportunity, prosperity

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

 

Students of the Banphai Industrial and Community Education College practice train simulation driving in Khon Kaen province, Thailand, Nov. 17, 2021. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

 

BANGKOK (Xinhua) -- "When the China-Thailand railway starts operation, it will enable Thai people to travel more conveniently and boost Thailand's economic growth," said Trin Phuanglamchiak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250365-feature-china-thailand-railway-signals-connectivity-opportunity-prosperity/

 

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Thai man knocks himself out with too much wasabi! Let that be a lesson for you all!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The power of Wasabi!

 

CCTV posted on Facebook showed the moment that a Thai man having his lunch was knocked out by......

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250366-thai-man-knocks-himself-out-with-too-much-wasabi-let-that-be-a-lesson-for-you-all/

 

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Famous presenter's sister arrested by Thai police for 13 million baht fraud

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Younger sister of famous presenter

 

Officers of Thailand's ECD - Economic Crime Division - arrested 38 year old Napassorn on a warrant issued on February 11th for defrauding the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250369-famous-presenters-sister-arrested-by-thai-police-for-13-million-baht-fraud/

 

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Workers’ skills being evaluated as Thailand seeks to export skilled workers to Saudi Arabia

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The skills of Thai workers who want to work abroad are now being rapidly assessed, especially for occupations that are in urgent demand by foreign employers. This effort comes in response to the government’s policy to send Thai workers to Saudi Arabia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250371-workers’-skills-being-evaluated-as-thailand-seeks-to-export-skilled-workers-to-saudi-arabia/

 

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Alcohol in Bangkok: BMA continue softly-softly approach after Covid-19 alcohol regulations eased

 

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ASEAN NOW suggests that the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority or BMA continue to adopt a softly- softly approach after alcohol restrictions were eased in the Thai capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250372-alcohol-in-bangkok-bma-continue-softly-softly-approach-after-covid-19-alcohol-regulations-eased/

 

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Scary! Man wandering around Udon Thani with a knife arrested before trouble starts

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Posts on Facebook praised the Thai police in Udon Thani after a man produced a knife in the downtown area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250374-scary-man-wandering-around-udon-thani-with-a-knife-arrested-before-trouble-starts/

 

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Painted walls by Thai artists at the French Embassy in Bangkok

 

 

« An Embassy is the siégé of a diplomatic mission of a particular country based in another country/s capital». The establishment of an embassy is the proof of the will to talk, cooperate and build a solid relationship between those 2 countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250376-painted-walls-by-thai-artists-at-the-french-embassy-in-bangkok/

 

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Two students dead in horror smash in Surin - monk was driving

 

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A monk was behind the wheel of a Nissan Sunny that smashed into a lamppost and road sign in Ta Ong sub-district of Muang Surin in north east Thailand yesterday afternoon. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250378-two-students-dead-in-horror-smash-in-surin-monk-was-driving/

 

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Public-Private Paper Recycling Project Launched To Make Cardboard Furniture For Donation

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bio-Circular-Green Model mandates effective use of biological resources, re-using materials within a circular economy, and propagating a green economy to reduce impacts on the planet. A paper recycling project was launched yesterday (14 Feb) by the industry ministry and SCG Packaging to further drive the BCG Model.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250379-public-private-paper-recycling-project-launched-to-make-cardboard-furniture-for-donation/

 

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Bangchak expands green energy portfolio with UK start-up Transitus Energy

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP), one of Thailand’s leading energy firms, unveiled its investment in Transitus Energy, a hydrogen-focused energy start-up based in the United Kingdom, as part of green business expansion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250381-bangchak-expands-green-energy-portfolio-with-uk-start-up-transitus-energy/