THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 19 Feb 2022

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Thailand to consider cutting second COVID-19 tests on international arrivals

 

Passengers wearing face masks and a protective suit as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus arriving at the departure terminal of Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP)

 

Thailand will consider a recommendation from an airline tycoon to reduce the steps required for international entry, by doing away the second COVID-19 test, currently required on the fifth day after arrival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250775-thailand-to-consider-cutting-second-covid-19-tests-on-international-arrivals/

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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/

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PM Says at General Debate Government Tried Its Best To Reduce People’s Expenses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The issue of heightened product prices has become a major point of contention at this week’s general debate in Parliament. The Opposition alleges that expensive products and low wages resulted from cost mismanagement. The prime minister, meanwhile, asserted that inflation has taken hold worldwide and prices have thus increased.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250777-pm-says-at-general-debate-government-tried-its-best-to-reduce-people’s-expenses/

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People advised to be aware of Long COVID’s effects on mental health

 

Facebook: Thira Woratanarat

 

A senior doctor at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University said, today (Friday), that the coronavirus should not be considered as being similar to the common cold or influenza, due to its potentially long-term effects on mental health.v

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250818-people-advised-to-be-aware-of-long-covid’s-effects-on-mental-health/

 

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Gov’t Tells Opposition It Addressed Economic Alongside Public Health Problems During Pandemic

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The prime minister has participated in a non-voting general debate in Parliament. During the session, he asserted the government concurrently addressed pressing economic and public health issues to mitigate impacts on the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250819-gov’t-tells-opposition-it-addressed-economic-alongside-public-health-problems-during-pandemic/

 

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‘Democracy leads to inequality,’ says government textbook, sparking public outrage over potential propaganda

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

A member of the Nonthaburi Progressive Movement said on Friday that the Thai government should drive education forward instead of using propaganda in textbooks for children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250821-‘democracy-leads-to-inequality’-says-government-textbook-sparking-public-outrage-over-potential-propaganda/

 

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Language barrier major challenge for Thais seeking to work in Saudi Arabia, official says

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai skilled workers wishing to work in Saudi Arabia must pass language requirements to avoid exploitation, an official said, as Thailand seeks to export workers to meet Saudi Arabia’s labour needs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250822-language-barrier-major-challenge-for-thais-seeking-to-work-in-saudi-arabia-official-says/

 

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Foreign chambers of commerce ask Prayut to keep the door open

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand must keep its borders open, the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) told Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha in a closed door meeting aimed at finding ways to stimulate the Thai economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250824-foreign-chambers-of-commerce-ask-prayut-to-keep-the-door-open/

 

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Two men injured after knife fight over a woman in Sri Racha

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Sri Racha – Two men have sustained injuries after a verbal argument between the ex and current man in a young woman’s life in Sri Racha escalated to a physical confrontation with knives involved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250825-two-men-injured-after-knife-fight-over-a-woman-in-sri-racha/

 

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Prachuap steps up fight against corruption

By Online Reporter

 

 

Prachuap officials this week stepped up efforts to fight corruption with the opening of a new learning centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250826-prachuap-steps-up-fight-against-corruption/

 

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Bangkok’s China ties in focus as US-Thailand ‘Cobra Gold’ military drills return – but smaller

-- The once-massive Cobra Gold exercises had to be scaled back again this year because of the pandemic, raising questions about their waning importance

-- But analysts say the multinational drills are still a useful diplomatic tool for Washington, as Bangkok increasingly turns to Beijing for arms purchases

 

Jitsiree Thongnoi in Bangkok

 

US and Thai soldiers shake hands at the end of a live-fire exercise as part of Cobra Gold in 2017. Photo: AFP

 

One of the Asia-Pacific’s longest-running military drills co-hosted by Thailand and the United States will take place from Sunday to March 5, but in scaled-down fashion given the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.v

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250827-bangkok’s-china-ties-in-focus-as-us-thailand-‘cobra-gold’-military-drills-return-–-but-smaller/

 

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Thai tourism sector calls for easing of COVID-19 requirements to boost arrivals

Pichayada Promchertchoo

 

Tourists visit the world-famous Maya Bay in southern Thailand. (Photo: CNA/Pichayada Promchertchoo)

 

BANGKOK: Tourism organisations in Thailand have called on the government to ease the COVID-19 requirements for international visitors to boost arrivals in time for the Easter holidays in April.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250828-thai-tourism-sector-calls-for-easing-of-covid-19-requirements to-boost-arrivals/

 

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Anutin: Thailand's handling of the pandemic "best in the world"

 

Picture: INN

 

A battling health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul came out all guns blazing yesterday when faced with a grilling by opposition MPs on the government's handling of the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250831-anutin-thailands-handling-of-the-pandemic-best-in-the-world/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 18,885 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths, 10,946 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Saturday (February 19) reported 18,885 new COVID-19 cases, 10,946 recoveries and 29 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250832-covid-19-thailand-reports-18885-new-coronavirus-cases-29-deaths-10946-recoveries/

 

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No lottery win and just a waste of Fanta! Thai man torches his shrine and promises to build another

 

Sanook Thai Caption: It's been there for ages and I've never won the lottery

 

Great interest was not surprisingly garnered when a Thai man decided to burn down the shrine in his house and accompany the flames with music, all done on TikTok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250833-no-lottery-win-and-just-a-waste-of-fanta-thai-man-torches-his-shrine-and-promises-to-build-another/

 

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What a week for the monkhood! Now Ya Ba abbot is defrocked after breaking up his temple to sell

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It has been a decidedly rocky few weeks for Thailand's monks with seemingly one scandal after another featuring the men in saffron.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250838-what-a-week-for-the-monkhood-now-ya-ba-abbot-is-defrocked-after-breaking-up-his-temple-to-sell/

 

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Skytrain poses challenges to next Bangkok governor

 

 

Anticipating challenging decisions ahead, the four candidates running in the election for governor of Bangkok are strongly opposing the extension of concession for the core Skytrain sections of the Green Line.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250841-skytrain-poses-challenges-to-next-bangkok-governor/

 

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Online crime in Thailand goes through the roof - RTP set up special reporting system

 

Picture Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that online crime in Thailand was sky-rocketing with more than 10,000 cases since the start of last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250842-online-crime-in-thailand-goes-through-the-roof-rtp-set-up-special-reporting-system/

 

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Another old lady cyclist killed - pick-up driver flees scene but later surrenders to police

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on yet another grim accident on Thailand's roads last night in which a 66 year old lady wheeling her bicycle home was killed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250843-another-old-lady-cyclist-killed-pick-up-driver-flees-scene-but-later-surrenders-to-police/

 

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Hospitals of the Future

 

(Photo courtesy of Ramathibodi hospital)

 

Despite the disruptions COVID-19 has caused in the way healthcare is delivered in many countries, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250845-hospitals-of-the-future/

 

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Buriram couple in lucky escape after "Tank" the elephant destroys their house looking for jackfruit

 

Daily News Caption: "Tank" destroyed my house

 

A married couple in the North East of Thailand told how they had a lucky escape after an elephant called Tank demolished their house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250848-buriram-couple-in-lucky-escape-after-tank-the-elephant-destroys-their-house-looking-for-jackfruit/

 

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Motorcycle 'stuntman' faces jail for crazy bike riding antics in Chinatown

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Plapplachai 2 police in Bangkok took a dim view after a man was featured online "riding" a motorcycle in Yaowarat Road, the Thai capital's Chinatown. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250849-motorcycle-stuntman-faces-jail-for-crazy-bike-riding-antics-in-chinatown/

 

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Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 opens in Bangkok’s Lumphini Park to great fanfare

Taking place from 18 to 22 February, from 11:00 to 21:00 Hrs. Entrance is free.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 18 February, 2022 – The 40th Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF), organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), officially opened and will run until Tuesday, 22 February, at Bangkok’s iconic Lumphini Park, which has been transformed into a mini-Thailand filled with outstanding landmarks, cultural heritage, and the best products from across the country, as well as the latest innovations in response to new normal travel style approach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250852-thailand-tourism-festival-2022-opens-in-bangkok’s-lumphini-park-to-great-fanfare/

 

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Mystery human skull found in the jungles of Korat

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that forestry officials working in Wang Nam Khiaw, Nakhon Ratchasima, found a mysterious human skull.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250853-mystery-human-skull-found-in-the-jungles-of-korat/

 

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The way to a Thai woman’s heart and putting a spell on the ladle - forget love, think money and food!

 

 

The week got off to a particularly controversial start as Monday was Valentine’s Day. A day when newbies in Thailand think they can impress their Thai wives and girlfriends with flowers. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250855-the-way-to-a-thai-woman’s-heart-and-putting-a-spell-on-the-ladle-forget-love-think-money-and-food/

 

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Government Urges Continuous Push for Export Growth

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has urged relevant agencies to continue promoting growth in the export sector this year. Shippers are expecting a higher value of maritime cargo due to the easing of global cargo shortages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250856-government-urges-continuous-push-for-export-growth/

 

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New Campaign Enhances Skills in Food Production

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare (DLPW) has launched a campaign with a food producer to improve workers’ skills, as well as promote workers’ rights and welfare. This campaign also aims to enhance the competitiveness of Thai industries at the international level.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250857-new-campaign-enhances-skills-in-food-production/

 

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