THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 7 March 2022

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Russian invasion creates a multitude of problems for tourism

 

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The latest data from ForwardKeys reveals that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted an instant spike in flight cancellations to and from Russia. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252503-russian-invasion-creates-a-multitude-of-problems-for-tourism/

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Russian embassy warns outsiders not to volunteer to fight in Ukraine

 

 

The Russian Embassy in Bangkok has warned outsiders, including Thais, not to volunteer to fight against Russian forces in Ukraine, saying that they will be regarded as mercenaries and will not be protected or treated as prisoners of war in accordance with the international human rights laws if they are captured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252506-russian-embassy-warns-outsiders-not-to-volunteer-to-fight-in-ukraine/

 

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Hotels in Thailand’s Phuket and Krabi stop accepting credit cards from Russian tourists

 

 

Hotels and resorts in Thailand’s provinces of Phuket and Krabi have stopped accepting credit cards from Russian tourists, after many of them find themselves unable to pay credit card bills following the exclusion of seven of Russia’s major banks from the SWIFT financial global messaging system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252507-hotels-in-thailand’s-phuket-and-krabi-stop-accepting-credit-cards-from-russian-tourists/

 

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Can incoming Bangkok governor do anything about city’s failing safety records?

 

EIU has reviewed the safety of key cities in the world every two years since 2015. The latest report shows Thai capital ranked 43rd among 60 cities in 2021. (Photo by Jessica Tan)

 

Despite being Thailand’s most developed city, Bangkok has a poor safety record, as evidenced by high rates of traffic accidents, crimes and pollution year after year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252508-can-incoming-bangkok-governor-do-anything-about-city’s-failing-safety-records/

 

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Fire fighters containing forest fires in Ob Khan national park in Chiang Mai

 

 

Chiang Mai Provincial Governor Prachon Prachsakul has ordered local officials and relevant agencies to assist in containing the spread of forest fires at Ob Khan national park in the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252509-fire-fighters-containing-forest-fires-in-ob-khan-national-park-in-chiang-mai/

 

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3 COVID consumer stimulus measures in Thailand have, to date, cost the taxpayer ~29 billion baht

 

 

Three economic stimulus packages, introduced by the government to boost the purchasing power of consumers and to stimulate the economy have, so far, cost the taxpayer about 29 billion baht to support, Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252510-3-covid-consumer-stimulus-measures-in-thailand-have-to-date-cost-the-taxpayer-~29-billion-baht/

 

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Oil company fixing pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand after failure to mend a valve

 

 

Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) has changed the repair plan to focus on fixing two ruptures in the submarine oil pipeline with special adhesive material. This process may take eight days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252511-oil-company-fixing-pipeline-in-the-gulf-of-thailand-after-failure-to-mend-a-valve/

 

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Measures Underway to Alleviate Economic Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have reverberated throughout the globe and compounded issues brought on by the pandemic. Thailand is now proceeding with measures in three areas aimed at mitigating the economic repercussions. The measures call for reducing living expenses, mitigating debt burdens, and accelerating large investments that will distribute income across localities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252512-measures-underway-to-alleviate-economic-impact-of-russia-ukraine-conflict/

 

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MOU Signed to Pilot Circular Economy Approach in Krabi

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

KRABI (NNT) - The Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model is now being employed as a mechanism for driving Thailand’s economy toward exponential growth. The BCG model is also expected to distribute income and opportunities more equally and enable communities to prosper with less disparity. The model will be piloted in Krabi province in accordance with an MOU on the circular economy and the environment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252513-mou-signed-to-pilot-circular-economy-approach-in-krabi/

 

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Insurance Regulator Revises COVID Guidelines

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s insurance regulator has revised its compensation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252514-insurance-regulator-revises-covid-guidelines/

 

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Mental Health Dept Warns About Stress Due to Excessive News Consumption

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Mental Health has indicated concern for people who constantly follow news and social media updates to the point of stressing themselves out, noting that this is particularly the case when many serious developments are taking place.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252515-mental-health-dept-warns-about-stress-due-to-excessive-news-consumption/

 

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Government Instructs Authorities to Prepare for Volatile Weather

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government agencies have been instructed to prepare emergency measures in anticipation of volatile weather nationwide over the start of this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252516-government-instructs-authorities-to-prepare-for-volatile-weather/

 

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Health Ministry Honors Those Who Helped Prevent Drowning Fatalities Among Children

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand saw the number of children who died from drowning drop by 56% in 2021. A new target is now set to bring the number of drowning deaths among children under the age of 15 down to 2.5 per 100,000 by 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252517-health-ministry-honors-those-who-helped-prevent-drowning-fatalities-among-children/

 

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Doctors Say 20 Million Thais Afflicted by Metabolic Syndrome

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health agencies recently tabled a discussion on the obesity situation in Thailand to mark the occasion of World Obesity Day. Speakers at the event disclosed that some 20 million Thais are afflicted by metabolic syndrome.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252518-doctors-say-20-million-thais-afflicted-by-metabolic-syndrome/

 

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Government Provides Financial Aid to Workers Evacuated From Ukraine

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor has paid 2.3 million baht in compensation to Thai workers who returned to Thailand from Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict there.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252519-government-provides-financial-aid-to-workers-evacuated-from-ukraine/

 

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Na Jomtien Municipality to allow restaurants to use expanded beach area “for now” if several rules are followed

By Adam Judd

 

 

Na Jomtien - Readers and local residents have recently noticed that several new illuminated nighttime sitting areas on Jomtien Beach on the newly expanded beach near several popular seafood restaurants and Na Jomtien have appeared, bringing questions if they are considered “encroaching” on the new beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252521-na-jomtien-municipality-to-allow-restaurants-to-use-expanded-beach-area-“for-now”-if-several-rules-are-followed/

 

 

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Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health expects Covid-19 to be fully treated as ‘endemic’ by July

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – The Thai Ministry of Public Health has joined university researchers to assess Thailand’s response to the Covid-19 situation following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, expecting to announce the disease as endemic in July.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252522-thailand’s-ministry-of-public-health-expects-covid-19-to-be-fully-treated-as-‘endemic’-by-july/

 

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Pattaya Mayor says “many” foreign companies and investors interested in investing in monorail, project is proceeding forward

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand - The Pattaya Mayor, Sonthaya Khunplume, spoke to the press this weekend about the long-debated and discussed light rail/monorail project, reassuring residents that the project had not been canceled and was still in progress.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252523-pattaya-mayor-says-“many”-foreign-companies-and-investors-interested-in-investing-in-monorail-project-is-proceeding-forward/

 

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Pattaya tourism industry leaders say Test and Go must be further eased or removed, day five PCR test removal only saw “slight” improvement in foreign tourists

By Adam Judd

 

PHOTO: INN News

 

Pattaya - Adding to a growing number of voices across Thailand asking for Test and Go to “Go away” prominent Pattaya tourism industry agree that the program must be further eased or removed to boost tourism in Thailand and Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252524-pattaya-tourism-industry-leaders-say-test-and-go-must-be-further-eased-or-removed-day-five-pcr-test-removal-only-saw-“slight”-improvement-in-foreign-tourists/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 21,162 new coronavirus cases, 65 deaths, 23,159 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (March 7) reported 21,162 new COVID-19 cases, 23,159 recoveries and 65 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252528-covid-19-thailand-reports-21162-new-coronavirus-cases-65-deaths-23159-recoveries/

 

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Japanese tourist attacked by knife wielding madman in downtown Bangkok - Lumpini cops use taser

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Tourist in serious condition after knife attack

 

Lumpini police in downtown Bangkok were obliged to use a taser gun to subdue a Thai man after a vicious attack on a Japanese tourist on Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252537-japanese-tourist-attacked-by-knife-wielding-madman-in-downtown-bangkok-lumpini-cops-use-taser/

 

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Slumping birth rate poses urgent policy challenges for government

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

The average Thai family has only 1.3 children while it should have two or more, but many factors are behind the sliding birth rate, such as the modern lifestyle, the choice to remain single, or couples choosing not to have children. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

Thailand’s sliding birth rate, which hit a record low last year, is ringing alarm bells in the corridors of government. The long-term socioeconomic consequences of this phenomenon are being fully grasped at various levels, prompting the government to seek urgent measures to boost the birth rate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252538-slumping-birth-rate-poses-urgent-policy-challenges-for-government/

 

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Thai police to oppose bail for Canadian hitman in Jimi Sandhu murder case

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Bail denied

 

Daily News reported that Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phuridech of the Thai police had instructed the RTP's foreign affairs department and prosecutors to oppose bail for one of the suspects in the murder of Jimi Sandhu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252541-thai-police-to-oppose-bail-for-canadian-hitman-in-jimi-sandhu-murder-case/

 

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Australian ambassador in Samui as legendary cricketer Shane Warne taken to Surat Thani for full autopsy

 

Piture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the latest developments following the death of Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne, 52, on Koh Samui on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252544-australian-ambassador-in-samui-as-legendary-cricketer-shane-warne-taken-to-surat-thani-for-full-autopsy/

 

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Brazen attack! 7-Eleven staffer shot multiple times by Thai ex at Ayutthaya gas station

 

 

Ayutthaya police captain Kittimasak Udomrat and Ayutthaya Ruamjai rescue services were called to a 7-Eleven store at a PTT gas station at 7 pm on Saturday evening after a man with a 9mm gun attacked his former partner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252546-brazen-attack-7-eleven-staffer-shot-multiple-times-by-thai-ex-at-ayutthaya-gas-station/

 

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Thai stocks extend losses over intensified Russian-Ukraine crisis 

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index tumbled over 33 points, down almost 2 per cent, on Monday, amid deepening crisis in Ukraine that has investors retreating from the market. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252550-thai-stocks-extend-losses-over-intensified-russian-ukraine-crisis/

 

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Revenge! Teen stabs boy at school after two students told teachers about mobile phone use

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A 16 year old Thai boy is in custody in Buriram in north east Thailand after a premeditated revenge attack on a 17 year at a school dormitory in the Lamplaimat police jurisdiction on Saturday afternoon. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252551-revenge-teen-stabs-boy-at-school-after-two-students-told-teachers-about-mobile-phone-use/

 

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FTI Says Thailand Faces 700,000 Laborer Shortage

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has indicated that Thailand is facing a shortage of about 700,000 laborers. It is urging the government to facilitate international human movement and pardon employers who previously hired illegal labor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252552-fti-says-thailand-faces-700000-laborer-shortage/

 

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Bangkok deputy governor resigns to run for governor

 

 

Bangkok Deputy Governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul has resigned, effective today (Monday), to prepare to run in the forthcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election as an independent candidate, tentatively scheduled for May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252553-bangkok-deputy-governor-resigns-to-run-for-governor/

 

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Paralytic Thai man found sleeping on the motorway after he abandons his bike following ambush

 

 

Ruam Katanyu rescue services were perplexed after finding a motorcycle on its side in the service road next to the Chonburi motorway, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252554-paralytic-thai-man-found-sleeping-on-the-motorway-after-he-abandons-his-bike-following-ambush/