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Former Thai PM Yingluck to be charged over transfer of NSC chief

 

 

The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) in Thailand has resolved to file malfeasance charges, under Section 157 of the Penal Code, with the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders against exiled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra over the illegal transfer of Thawil Pliensri, secretary-general of the National Security Council back in 2011.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251785-former-thai-pm-yingluck-to-be-charged-over-transfer-of-nsc-chief/

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Nasal Spray against COVID-19 Expected This Year

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 28 (TNA) – The government and the private sector join forces to develop antibody nasal spray to prevent COVID-19 infection and expect to launch the new product within this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251790-nasal-spray-against-covid-19-expected-this-year/

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Five friends of drowned TV actress to take lie detector tests

 

 

Nonthaburi police are set to summon five friends of the late actress, Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, for further questioning and lie detector examinations, in an attempt to clear up some doubts about what actually happened in the fatal boat accident in which the actress fell into the Chao Phraya River and drowned last Thursday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251813-five-friends-of-drowned-tv-actress-to-take-lie-detector-tests/

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Why do we continue to receive smaller pensions than European expats?

by Michael Bridge

An old chestnut maybe, but I feel I am being penalised for deciding to move to Thailand to retire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251824-why-do-we-continue-to-receive-smaller-pensions-than-european-expats/

 

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Frenchman’s rescue in Chiang Mai highlights Thailand as a caring alternative to nursing homes

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

A 72 year old French national was found alive and well by a team of police officers, volunteers and local officials on Friday last after he was reported missing by his Thai wife.

 

A UK man who moved to Thailand when his wife was first diagnosed with oncoming Alzheimer’s, speaks positively about the kingdom which still offers a life ‘in paradise’ to many elderly foreigners with income who seek to retire in stark comparison to life in a nursing home where many residents spend 23 hours locked in a room on a daily basis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251827-frenchman’s-rescue-in-chiang-mai-highlights-thailand-as-a-caring-alternative-to-nursing-homes/

 

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Expats in Hua Hin can book appointments online for Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration office

By Online Reporter

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration office in Hua Hin. File Photo

 

The Immigration Bureau’s online appointment booking system is available for people who want to make appointments at Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251828-expats-in-hua-hin-can-book-appointments-online-for-prachuap-khiri-khan-immigration-office/

 

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Local drone enthusiast captures unique views of Hua Hin from above

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

Image: Mike's Tropical Tech

 

A local drone enthusiast is building a growing following online after capturing views of Hua Hin previously unseen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251829-local-drone-enthusiast-captures-unique-views-of-hua-hin-from-above/

 

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On the trail of suspects: One Canadian arrested in Thailand gangland slaying, one still on the lam

Postmedia has learned that Matthew Dupre has been arrested in Canada, but that Gene Lahrkamp is still on the run

by Kim Bolan

 

Thai authorities released these surveillance camera images of two people they are searching for in the murder of a former B.C. gangster. PHOTO BY THAILAND NATIONAL POLICE

 

TRAIL, B.C. — When Ron Joseph first heard that a Trail man was a suspect in a gangland murder in Thailand, he didn’t immediately make the connection to his neighbour up the mountain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251831-on-the-trail-of-suspects-one-canadian-arrested-in-thailand-gangland-slaying-one-still-on-the-lam/

 

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Saudia marks launch of direct flights to Thailand

by MAI ALMARZOOGI

 

 

● The first flight took off on Monday from Jeddah

● The move came after Riyadh and Bangkok turned a new page in their relationship with a restoration of full diplomatic ties

 

JEDDAH: Thailand is preparing for more tourist arrivals from Saudi Arabia following the launch of direct flights to the southeast Asian country, with three a week from Jeddah and Riyadh.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251832-saudia-marks-launch-of-direct-flights-to-thailand/

 

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Opinion: Thailand’s ambiguous stance on Ukraine’s highlights her own insecurities (even among her liberals)

By Serichon

 

 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 was met with global outrage and disbelief. 77 years after the end of World War II, it is incredible to find Europe, once again, at war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251836-opinion-thailand’s-ambiguous-stance-on-ukraine’s-highlights-her-own-insecurities-even-among-her-liberals/

 

 

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Thailand reports 20,420 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths, 18,297 recoveries

 

File photo

 

Thailand on Tuesday (March 1) reported 20,420 new COVID-19 cases, 18,297 recoveries and 43 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251841-thailand-reports-20420-new-covid-19-cases-43-deaths-18297-recoveries/

 

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TAT applauds Agoda’s tourism initiative aimed at helping Bangkok’s Talat Noi community

Providing skills-based volunteering to help local businesses preparing to welcome tourists back into Thailand’s bustling capital.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 01 March, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is applauding digital travel platform Agoda, through its network of volunteers, for their tourism-related initiative aimed at helping local tourism businesses in Bangkok’s Talat Noi community to prepare to welcome back tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251852-tat-applauds-agoda’s-tourism-initiative-aimed-at-helping-bangkok’s-talat-noi-community/

 

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Opinion: Thailand’s foreign service fails on Ukraine where Singapore’s succeeds

By Arun Saronchai

 

 

Thailand finally released its long anticipated response to the ongoing Ukrainian crisis this week in an address to the plenary at the United Nations. v

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251858-opinion-thailand’s-foreign-service-fails-on-ukraine-where-singapore’s-succeeds/

 

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Thailand welcomes Saudia’s maiden flight from Riyadh to Bangkok

Smooth arrival of first regular commercial flight from Saudi Arabia to Thailand after 32 years among the first steps to restore cooperation between the two kingdoms.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 01 March, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to join all relevant Thai public and private agencies to welcome Saudia’s inaugural flight on the Jeddah-Riyadh-Bangkok route that symbolises a return of cordial Saudi-Thai relations, following the historic visit to Saudi Arabia by Thailand’s Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, late last month (25 January).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251860-thailand-welcomes-saudia’s-maiden-flight-from-riyadh-to-bangkok/

 

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Thailand May Need to Relay Exports to Russia Through Third Nations

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thailand – Russia Business Council (TRBC) has suggested that Thailand may need to export goods to Russia through other countries. The comments came after the United States, European Union, United Kingdom and other nations blocked Swift access for some Russian banks in response to Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251865-thailand-may-need-to-relay-exports-to-russia-through-third-nations/

 

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Excise Dept Says No Plans to Raise Taxes on Alcoholic and Energy Drinks

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Excise Department has indicated that it has no plans to increase taxes on alcoholic beverages and energy drinks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251867-excise-dept-says-no-plans-to-raise-taxes-on-alcoholic-and-energy-drinks/

 

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Alert: Be Careful About Emails Pretending To Come From Thailand’s Test & Go

John Ollila

 

 

A LoyaltyLobby reader forwarded us an email this morning (February 27) that appeared to come from the Thai Consular asking for information to confirm their application.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251870-alert-be-careful-about-emails-pretending-to-come-from-thailand’s-test-go/

 

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Property market shows signs of recovery but pandemic effects still linger

By Panithan Onthaworn and Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand’s property market showed signs of recovery after two years of Covid-impacted earnings with several of the country’s top developers predicting a better fiscal year 2022 after a lacklustre 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251871-property-market-shows-signs-of-recovery-but-pandemic-effects-still-linger/

 

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One of Thailand’s biggest scourges revels in great polarity

 

 

March 1, 2022: Nepotism is a political demon that lurks in all kinds of ideological environments, and while it is prevalent in a dictatorship, it can also weaken democracy considerably.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251873-one-of-thailand’s-biggest-scourges-revels-in-great-polarity/

 

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Suspected Phuket Gunman Arrested

 

 

PHUKET, March 1 (TNA) – A suspected gunman who killed an Indian man in the southern island province early last month was arrested in Canada and Thai prosecutors will seek his extradition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251831-on-the-trail-of-suspects-one-canadian-arrested-in-thailand-gangland-slaying-one-still-on-the-lam/?do=findComment&comment=17218052

 

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Department of Employment issues reminder about jobs in Thailand prohibited to foreigners

By Online Reporter

 

Work permit. File Photo

 

A recent story about a Korean national in Thailand who had begun working as a barber sparked much debate among Thai netizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251878-department-of-employment-issues-reminder-about-jobs-in-thailand-prohibited-to-foreigners/

 

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Huge artificial coral reef to be built off Koh Talu to boost marine biodiversity

By Online Reporter

 

The beach at Koh Talu, Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

What is understood to be one of Thailand’s largest marine conservation projects is set to get underway in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251879-huge-artificial-coral-reef-to-be-built-off-koh-talu-to-boost-marine-biodiversity/

 

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Chonburi announces 1,197 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

- 1,197 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

- 1,749 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just “possible” cases until confirmed by PCR.

- 971 (PCR) and 750 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care

- No new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251880-chonburi-announces-1197-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-no-new-deaths/

 

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Thailand launches out-patient services for COVID-19 cases with mild symptoms

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health launched out-patient medical services today (Tuesday) for people infected with COVID-19 who exhibit no or only mild symptoms, to ensure that all Thais have free access to medical care if they test positive for the virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251881-thailand-launches-out-patient-services-for-covid-19-cases-with-mild-symptoms/ 

 

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Govt announces new measures to address economic fallout of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced plans to cushion economic disruptions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particularly its impact on global energy prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251883-govt-announces-new-measures-to-address-economic-fallout-of-the-russia-ukraine-conflict/

 

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Thai netizens express support for rice farmers online

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

On Tuesday, the hashtag #ม็อบชาวนา (farmer protest) went viral as hundreds of protesters called for debt forgiveness and to look into corruption allegations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251890-thai-netizens-express-support-for-rice-farmers-online/

 

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Saudi King gifts 50,060 copies of Quran to Thai Muslims ahead of Ramadan

 

FILE / Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz / AFP

 

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia recently sent 50,060 copies of the Holy Quran, in various sizes and languages, to Muslims in Thailand, as a gesture of good will between his country and Thailand as the two countries have resumed full diplomatic ties, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251884-pm-grateful-for-saudi-arabian-kings-generosity/?do=findComment&comment=17218367

 

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Thailand will not rush to condemn Russia over Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Don

 

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai / Photo from Facebook Page Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand

 

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said today (Tuesday) that Thailand may need to fine-tune its policy on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but it will not rush to condemn Russia, like many other countries have done, because it will not help to improve the situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251921-thailand-will-not-rush-to-condemn-russia-over-ukraine-says-foreign-minister-don/

 

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Friends of drowned Thai TV actress face more questioning

 

(Right) Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong (Left) Nida’s personal manager and close friend ‘Kratik’

 

Police forensic officers took evidence related to the TV actress’s drowning to the Nonthaburi Muang district police station today (Tuesday), as the victim’s five friends reported themselves to police for further questioning and tests.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251922-friends-of-drowned-thai-tv-actress-face-more-questioning/

 

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Thailand’s daily COVID-19 infections will remain high for 2-6 weeks

 

 

The daily number of new COVID-19 infections will remain high for at least 2-6 weeks, before they begin to stabilise and then decrease, according to the Public Health Ministry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251924-thailand’s-daily-covid-19-infections-will-remain-high-for-2-6-weeks/