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Change.org campaign against Bangkok name change draws over 2,700 signatures

 

Downtown Bangkok. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

An online campaign has been launched on change.org to oppose the change of Bangkok’s official name to Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, a move which has sparked much controversy over the past few days. So far the online campaign attracted over 2,700 signatures as of Thursday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250639-changeorg-campaign-against-bangkok-name-change-draws-over-2700-signatures/

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Thailand Working to Upgrade Status on Human Trafficking Watchlist

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government hopes to improve Thailand’s position in the United States’ Trafficking in Persons report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250643-thailand-working-to-upgrade-status-on-human-trafficking-watchlist/

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Police Sued for B72m for Doctor’s Death at Crossing

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The family of late Dr Waraluck Supawatjariyakul who was fatally hit by a policeman on his Ducati motorcycle sued the Royal Thai Police Office and the policeman for 72 million baht for her death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250645-police-sued-for-b72m-for-doctor’s-death-at-crossing/

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How do Thai women compare with Western women as a wife?

 

This topic can only cover some general observations of course, as I am sure there are many of you who have or did have a very happy marriage to a western wife. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250694-how-do-thai-women-compare-with-western-women-as-a-wife/

 

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New Economic party leader resigns in the middle of parliamentary debate

 

 

New Economic party-list MP Mingkwan Saengsuwan tendered his resignation as a member of parliament in the middle of the general debate today (Thursday), saying that he has not felt happy in his legislative role for the past two years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250695-new-economic-party-leader-resigns-in-the-middle-of-parliamentary-debate/

 

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Thai government accused of covering up spread of swine flu since 2019

 

 

Move Forward MP Padipat Suntiphada accused the government today (Thursday) of covering up the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) since October 2019, as there was an official letter issued, which was acknowledged by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Srion, ordering the setup of an ad hoc committee to try to contain the contagious pig disease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250696-thai-government-accused-of-covering-up-spread-of-swine-flu-since-2019/

 

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Prayut denies allegations that he mishandled Covid response

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha on Thursday denied that the current administration is the same as the previous junta government.v

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250697-prayut-denies-allegations-that-he-mishandled-covid-response/

 

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New Elite Card allows holders to work in Thailand – for 32 million baht

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

Thailand Privilege Card Co Ltd, the company that operates the Elite Card, has launched a new program that will allow new and some existing members to legally work in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250698-new-elite-card-allows-holders-to-work-in-thailand-–-for-32-million-baht/

 

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Three people injured after pickup truck driver crashes into grocery store in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / komchadluek

 

Chonburi – Three people have sustained injuries after a pickup truck driver crashed into a grocery store in the Bor Thong district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250699-three-people-injured-after-pickup-truck-driver-crashes-into-grocery-store-in-chonburi/

 

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Stunning RTP spokeswoman "Lieutenant Viking" hits back at criticism of sexy swimsuit photoshoot

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The RTP's hottest asset - spokeswoman Patarasaya Rerkrut - better known as Lieutenant Viking - has hit back at critics after she appeared in a sexy poolside photoshoot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250706-stunning-rtp-spokesman-lieutenant-viking-hits-back-at-criticism-of-sexy-swimsuit-photoshoot/

 

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Big Joke on the underage sex warpath: People who bought child sex include doctor, soldier and politician's son

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Charismatic cop Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan - known universally as Big Joke - is following through on his aims to prosecute Thais who prey on children for sex.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250707-big-joke-on-the-underage-sex-warpath-people-who-bought-child-sex-include-doctor-soldier-and-politicians-son/

 

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Jealous Thai husband ruptures wife's spleen and liver after discovering Facebook chat with another man

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Bang Poo, Samut Prakan yesterday arrested a man at the center of allegations that he viciously assaulted his wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250708-jealous-thai-husband-ruptures-wifes-spleen-and-liver-after-discovering-facebook-chat-with-another-man/

 

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Explosion at aluminium smelting works - one dead four injured

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Plaengyao police in Chachoengsao in central/eastern Thailand were called to a factory in the area after an aluminium smelting machine exploded during repairs to a gas pipe. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250709-explosion-at-aluminium-smelting-works-one-dead-four-injured/

 

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Thailand reports 18,066 new COVID-19 cases, 27 deaths, 12,511 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Friday (February 18th) reported 18,066 new COVID-19 cases, 12,511 recoveries and 27 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250711-thailand-reports-18066-new-covid-19-cases-27-deaths-12511-recoveries/

 

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Statue of revered Leicester City owner Vichai to be unveiled in April

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a statue of the revered former owner of Leicester City Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha would be unveiled at their King Power stadium in the English midlands in April.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250713-statue-of-revered-leicester-city-owner-vichai-to-be-unveiled-in-april/

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Baby monkey taken into care after sting at IT Square parking lot in Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that a sting was mounted in parking lot 1B of the IT Square building in Laksi, northern Bangkok after an informant told police about the impending sale of a monkey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250715-baby-monkey-taken-into-care-after-sting-at-it-square-parking-lot-in-bangkok/

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Negligence charges mulled as death toll in scaffolding collapse at hotel construction site in Bangkok rises to 3

 

Picture; INN

 

INN reported that three people have been pronounced dead after scaffolding collapsed during the pouring of concrete at the site of the construction of a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250717-negligence-charges-mulled-as-death-toll-in-scaffolding-collapse-at-hotel-construction site-in-bangkok-rises-to-3/

 

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Porsche driving police hospital surgeon granted 200K bail in DUI/ death case

 

Picture: Neaw Na

 

Naew Na reported that the Thonburi Criminal Court in western Bangkok granted bail in the sum of 200,000 baht to a police hospital surgeon. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250721-porsche-driving-police-hospital-surgeon-granted-200k-bail-in-dui-death-case/

 

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Video: Station master tells people to park sensibly after train is delayed

 

 

It should be obvious not to park too close to railway lines - evidently not so in Samut Sakhon in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250728-video-station-master-tells-people-to-park-sensibly-after-train-is-delayed/

 

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Orchards of Olives vs City of Gods

By Veena Thoopkrajae

 

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon today. (Photo by Veena Thoopkrajae)

 

Much has been written in the news this week about the recent announcement that Thailand’s capital should henceforth be known officially as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and not Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250731-orchards-of-olives-vs-city-of-gods/

 

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Political melting pot just gets hotter

By Tulsathit Taptim

 

Fireworks explode over the Democracy Monument during a demonstration calling for the resignation of Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha over the government’s handling of the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis in Bangkok on August 28, 2021. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

 

Thaksin Shinawatra is trying to get back on stage, whereas Move Forward is struggling to stay on it. Will Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolve the House of Representatives and/or join a new party? What about some sex scandals rocking the new generation of anti-establishment activists? Popular ex-monks who were supposed to turn up the heat on the government after shedding yellow saffron and enjoying freer speeches are doing the exact opposite.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250733-political-melting-pot-just-gets-hotter/

 

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Drop In Tax Revenue Necessitates Borrowing From Emergency Loans

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The issue of public debt has always been a topic of discussion, especially with the recent emergency loans taken out by the government to solve the COVID-19 crisis. The Public Debt Management Office has reassured that the government is capable of paying back these loans.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250743-drop-in-tax-revenue-necessitates-borrowing-from-emergency-loans/

 

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Thailand and United States Partner to Promote Next-Generation Wi-Fi and Connectivity

 

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The United States, the Royal Thai Government, and business leaders began a workshop today to exchange information on the importance of next generation Wi-Fi technology and the allocation of 6 GHz spectrum, which will not only make home Wi-Fi faster, but further strengthen Thailand’s position as a center of advanced manufacturing and industry innovation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250746-thailand-and-united-states-partner-to-promote-next-generation-wi-fi-and-connectivity/

 

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Plan to fix ruptured oil pipeline off Rayong still awaiting approval

 

 

Star Petroleum Refining Company (SPRC) has presented its plan, to the Rayong office of the Marine Department, for repairs to the ruptured undersea oil pipeline connected to the company’s offshore mooring platform in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250747-plan-to-fix-ruptured-oil-pipeline-off-rayong-still-awaiting-approval/

 

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Provincial governors in Thailand told to prepare plans for COVID-19 surge

 

 

Provincial governors have been ordered by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to prepare contingency plans to cope with rising COVID-19 infections, as daily new infections are exceeding 18,000, Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said this morning (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250748-provincial-governors-in-thailand-told-to-prepare-plans-for-covid-19-surge/

 

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Bangkok seals off Italian-Thai construction site as Covid cases surging

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Authorities have ordered the closure of an Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD)’s construction site in Lak Si, Bangkok, and are preventing workers from leaving the area for at least 10 days to contain a recent spike in Covid-19 infections. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250750-bangkok-seals-off-italian-thai-construction-site-as-covid-cases-surging/

 

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Labor Min to Consider Adjusting Minimum Wages in July

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government will meet in July on adjusting the minimum wage rate, according to the Labor Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250753-labor-min-to-consider-adjusting-minimum-wages-in-july/

 

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PM Blames High Prices on Worldwide Inflation

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 18 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted that goods prices were rising and blamed it on worldwide inflation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250754-pm-blames-high-prices-on-worldwide-inflation/

 

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Thai PM defends goldmine closure, concession renewal

 

 

During the debate in parliament today (Friday), the Thai prime minister was accused by the opposition of renewing a goldmining concession in exchange for Australia-based Kingsgate Consolidated Limited withdrawing the ongoing lawsuit seeking compensation from the Thai government for what it regards as the illegal closure of its goldmining operations in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250772-thai-pm-defends-goldmine-closure-concession-renewal/

 

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Thai PM says he will not quit amid pressure from opposition

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stated clearly, during a parliamentary debate today (Friday), that he will not resign, after an opposition MP drafted a resignation letter on his behalf.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250774-thai-pm-says-he-will-not-quit-amid-pressure-from-opposition/