THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 3 March 2022

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102-Year-Old Athlete Breaks 100m Record

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - 102-Year-Old Sawang Janpram, the oldest sprinter in Thailand, has set a new record for his age group by finishing a 100-meter dash in 27.08 seconds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252092-102-year-old-athlete-breaks-100m-record/

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Air quality deteriorating in Thailand’s northern, north-eastern regions

 

Photo from www.mgronline.com

 

The air quality in several northern and north-eastern provinces, including Chiang Mai, is deteriorating to a level which may pose a risk to people’s health, due to an increase in forest fires in Thailand and Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252054-air-quality-deteriorating-in-thailand’s-northern-north-eastern-regions/

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Police to Conclude Tangmo’s Death Probe on Schedule

 

 

BANGKOK, March 2 (TNA) – Police are confident they will conclude interrogation related to the death of actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong within their 60-day deadline and her mother’s forgiveness would have no impacts on the case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252059-police-to-conclude-tangmo’s-death-probe-on-schedule/

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Will we become culturally starved here in Thailand?
by Michael Bridge

 

Since the pandemic took over, the capital Bangkok has seen cinemas, theatres, concert halls, and arenas closed, and the leading online ticket agencies almost ground to a halt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252117-will-we-become-culturally-starved-here-in-thailand/

 

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15,000 baht compensation for Thais evacuated from Ukraine

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai workers evacuated from Ukraine who are members of the Overseas Thai Workers Fund are eligible for compensation of 15,000 baht per person (about USD 460), the Thai government said Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252119-15000-baht-compensation-for-thais-evacuated-from-ukraine/

 

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More voices call for transparency over light rail concession extension

By Erich Parpart

 

 

A former lawmaker and the Move Forward candidate for Bangkok’s gubernatorial election is asking the current governor to reveal information related to the Green Line railway concession to the public which he says is unfairly affecting the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252120-more-voices-call-for-transparency-over-light-rail-concession-extension/

 

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Two Chinese nationals and Thai resident arrested in Phuket for allegedly smuggling and selling illegal Covid-19 coronavirus medicines

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Phuket – Two Chinese nationals and a Thai national were arrested in the Patong area of Phuket yesterday, March 2nd, for allegedly smuggling and selling illegal Covid-19 coronavirus medicines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252122-two-chinese-nationals-and-thai-resident-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-smuggling-and-selling-illegal-covid-19-coronavirus-medicines/

 

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27-year-old ‘Big Bike’ rider dies after crashing into an electric pole in Banglamung

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – A 27-year-old big bike rider has been pronounced dead at the scene after crashing into an electric pole Banglamung, March 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252123-27-year-old-‘big-bike’-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-an-electric-pole-in-banglamung/

 

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Hua Hin’s pesky pachyderms get their collars felt

By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials are stepping up measures to keep track of two lovable rogue elephants who occasionally have a brush with locals in a community in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252124-hua-hin’s-pesky-pachyderms-get-their-collars-felt/

 

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Sixteen Thai evacuees from Ukraine test positive for COVID-19

 

Photo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand

 

Sixteen of the 96 Thai evacuees from Ukraine, who arrived in Bangkok today, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now isolated at the quarantine centre at Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi province, according to the Ministry of Public Health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252091-three-thai-evacuees-from-ukraine-have-covid-19/?do=findComment&comment=17222239

 

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Thailand reports 23,618 new COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths, 18,939 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Thursday (March 3) reported 23,618 new COVID-19 cases, 18,939 recoveries and 49 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252133-thailand-reports-23618-new-covid-19-cases-49-deaths-18939-recoveries/

 

 

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Thailand has ”all of March” to avoid new Covid restrictions

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand’s central government and public health agencies all over the country have to contain the latest Covid-19 by the end of the month if it wants to avoid further restrictions and a possible shutdown, a senior health advisor to the government told Thai Enquirer on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252135-thailand-has-”all-of-march”-to-avoid-a-new-covid-restrictions/

 

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Can a ‘lie detector’ tell us the truth about Tangmo’s death?

 

 

Police investigating the death of actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong have resorted to using a lie detector after witness accounts became suspiciously murky.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252137-can-a-‘lie-detector’-tell-us-the-truth-about-tangmo’s-death/

 

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Opinion: Thailand’s vote against the war in Ukraine is a step in the right direction

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

On Wednesday night, Thailand voted with 140 other countries to reprimand Russia for invading Ukraine and demand that Moscow stop the fighting and withdraw its forces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252145-opinion-thailand’s-vote-against-the-war-in-ukraine-is-a-step-in-the-right-direction/

 

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At the UN, Thailand votes to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine

 

A general view shows the results of the voting during the 11th emergency special session of the 193-member U.N. General Assembly on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 2, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

During the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand has joined 140 countries voting in favour of the resolution to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, while 5 voted against and 35 abstained.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252147-at-the-un-thailand-votes-to-condemn-russia’s-aggression-in-ukraine/

 

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Gen. Prawit Follows Up On Flood Situation In 3 Southern Border Provinces

by Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Damages from floods in 3 southern border provinces are being surveyed, with the government hoping to provide swift assistance to affected people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252149-gen-prawit-follows-up-on-flood-situation-in-3-southern-border-provinces/

 

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JSCCIB Proposes Joint Committee To Monitor Russia-Ukraine Situation

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s private sector has proposed that the government set up a joint committee to monitor the Russian-Ukraine conflict, saying the tension affects both global and local economies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252150-jsccib-proposes-joint-committee-to-monitor-russia-ukraine-situation/

 

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Intoxicated man on motorbike snatches a bag in South Pattaya, caught later by police passed out drunk

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – An intoxicated bag snatcher has been arrested in Pattaya and was found passed out drunk by law enforcement following the crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252153-intoxicated-man-on-motorbike-snatches-a-bag-in-south-pattaya-caught-later-by-police-passed-out-drunk/

 

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Chonburi announces 1,217 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and three new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

1,217 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

1,929 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.

884 (PCR) and 702 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care

Three new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252154-chonburi-announces-1217-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-three-new-deaths/

 

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Thai Government Expresses Support for UN Resolution Against Violence in Ukraine

by Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand voted in favor of a resolution against violence in Ukraine at an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, the United States.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252147-at-the-un-thailand-votes-to-condemn-russia’s-aggression-in-ukraine/?do=findComment&comment=17222958

 

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Special Exam Venues for Students with COVID

 

 

BANGKOK, March 3 (TNA) – The Council of University Presidents of Thailand plans special examination venues of the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) for students who have COVID-19 and registration for the examination was scheduled for March 7-19 at  mytcas.com.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252157-special-exam-venues-for-students-with-covid/

 

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Dense Smog Hits Chiang Mai

 

 

CHIANG MAI, March 3 (TNA) – This northern province was blanketed with thick smog from forest fire. Its level exceeded the safe threshold by two folds in some areas and local officials had to use fountains in a bid to alleviate the pollution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252162-dense-smog-hits-chiang-mai/

 

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Minivan driver blames wet road for Sri Racha accident that injures two, shuts down traffic for over two hours

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Khaodenpradendang

 

Sri Racha – A minivan driver blamed a wet road and not his driving following a collision with a pickup truck that injured two people and shut down traffic for over two hours this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252163-minivan-driver-blames-wet-road-for-sri-racha-accident-that-injures-two-shuts-down-traffic-for-over-two-hours/

 

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Record high COVID-19 cases using antigen tests reported in Thailand on Thursday

 

 

New COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours reached a new high of 42,138 using rapid antigen tests and 23,618 using RT-PCR tests, according to the COVID-19 Information Centre and Disease Control Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252164-update-record-high-covid-19-cases-using-antigen-tests-reported-in-thailand-on-thursday/

 

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Unidentified man breaks both legs after crashing his motorbike into a bridge in the Pattaya area, rescued from watery ditch

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – An unidentified male driver has sustained two broken legs after he fell into a flooded ditch after crashing into a bridge and then falling into the water early this morning (March 3rd).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252166-unidentified-man-breaks-both-legs-after-crashing-his-motorbike-into-a-bridge-in-the-pattaya-area-rescued-from-watery-ditch/

 

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As Thailand continues to adjust to “living with covid” national Covid-19 hotline being overwhelmed with record daily phone calls from worried Thais

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

National – The total number of incoming calls on the national Thailand Covid-19 hotline, 1330, has exceeded 70,000 a day, exceeding the system capability, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) revealed today, March 3rd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252169-as-thailand-continues-to-adjust-to-“living-with-covid”-national-covid-19-hotline-being-overwhelmed-with-record-daily-phone-calls-from-worried-thais/

 

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Over ฿289bn extended by Thai banks to clients hit by COVID-19 pandemic

 

 

Thai commercial banks have extended financial help, estimated at more than 289.3 billion baht, to their customers affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, according to Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) Chairman Payong Srivanich today (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252183-over-฿289bn-extended-by-thai-banks-to-clients-hit-by-covid-19-pandemic/

 

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Many Thais in Russia encountering communication problems

 

 

Thais in Russia are encountering serious communication issues, particularly with the use of the Internet and online banking transactions, as several countries enforce sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252185-many-thais-in-russia-encountering-communication-problems/

 

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Thai Government Expresses Support for UN Resolution Against Violence in Ukraine

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand voted in favor of a resolution against violence in Ukraine at an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, the United States.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252186-thai-government-expresses-support-for-un-resolution-against-violence-in-ukraine/

 

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Public Health Ministry Seeks Approval for New Covid Assistance Scheme

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Public Health Ministry has revealed a plan to seek cabinet approval for a new program that will cover the expenses of emergency care for Covid-19 patients experiencing moderate to severe symptoms. Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul said he will next week unveil the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) Plus scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252187-public-health-ministry-seeks-approval-for-new-covid-assistance-scheme/