THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 11 March 2022

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Plug or take to the bike as fuel prices soar

by Michael Bridge

 

Fuel prices have been rising for some time; however, the current Ukraine Russia situation has just sent fuel prices through the roof.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253058-plug-or-take-to-the-bike-as-fuel-prices-soar/

 

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High-risk people in Thailand urged to get vaccinated before Songkran

 

REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

Thailand’s Disease Control Department’s Dr. Sumanee Wacharasint stressed today (Thursday) the need for people who are at high risk of serious complications to get vaccinated urgently, as the death toll from COVID-19 reached this year’s new high of 74 cases yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253060-high-risk-people-in-thailand-urged-to-get-vaccinated-before-songkran/

 

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Thai movie idol Sorapong Chatree dies of lung cancer aged 71

 

 

Well-known Thai actor Sorapong Chatree, who had starred in more than 500 movies and TV shows in an acting career which lasted about five decades, died this afternoon (Thursday) of lung cancer at Bumrungrad Hospital. He was 71.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253061-thai-movie-idol-sorapong-chatree-dies-of-lung-cancer-aged-71/

 

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Russian tourist arrivals fall dramatically, many already stranded in Thailand

 

File photo: A traditional Thai statue wears a face mask as a campaign for travellers to prevent the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus at the departure terminal of Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok before the new year last year. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

 

The number of Russian tourist arrivals in Phuket has decreased by 75%, while 3,000 Russian tourists are stranded on the resort island due to the international sanctions being imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253062-russian-tourist-arrivals-fall-dramatically-many-already-stranded-in-thailand/

 

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Body of missing crew member from exploding tanker found

 

 

The missing crew member from the “Smooth Sea 2” oil tanker, which suffered an on board explosion and fire while moored at the IRPC pier in Samut Prakan province, has been found dead, while at least 200 nearby houses have been affected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253063-body-of-missing-crew-member-from-exploding-tanker-found/

 

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Koh Kut luxury resort owner may face charges over faulty fire alarm system

 

 

Authorities are planning to press charges against the owner of a luxury resort, on Koh Kut island in Thailand’s eastern province of Trat, for failing to maintain the fire alarm system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253064-koh-kut-luxury-resort-owner-may-face-charges-over-faulty-fire-alarm-system/

 

 

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Bang Sue Vaccine Center Now Accepts Walk-Ins

by Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Central Vaccination Centre (CVC) at Bang Sue Grand Station is offering Covid-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis to both Thais and foreign nationals, regardless of which dose it is. The center said appointments are no longer required, as Covid-19 caseloads continue to rise across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253066-bang-sue-vaccine-center-now-accepts-walk-ins/

 

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Prime Minister to Fly First Commercial Flight to Betong Airport

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister will fly on the first commercial flight to Betong Airport in Yala province to preside over the airport’s official opening on March 14, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253067-prime-minister-to-fly-first-commercial-flight-to-betong-airport/

 

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UTCC Estimates Thailand’s Losses From the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

by Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - A study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has reported that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could cost the Thai economy around 244 billion baht and hinder GDP growth for 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253068-utcc-estimates-thailand’s-losses-from-the-russia-ukraine-conflict/

 

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Phuket welcomes first TEST & GO arrivals by water

‘The Maggie’ from Singapore entered Thai waters under the scheme.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

 

Phuket, 10 March, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has reported that at least one foreign vessel recently entered Thai waters under the TEST & GO entry scheme, which allows arrivals by water from 1 March, 2022, onwards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253069-phuket-welcomes-first-test-go-arrivals-by-water/

 

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Chonburi Tourism Authority to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya and Chonburi in order to restore the local economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253070-chonburi-tourism-authority-to-attract-more-saudi-and-middle-eastern-travelers-to-pattaya/

 

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Business operators in Songkhla ready to welcome Malaysian travelers after its government agrees to reopen Thai-Malaysian border

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Songkhla – The Songkhla private sector in the Sadao District was planning to welcome Malaysian tourists following the Malaysian government’s approval of the Thai-Malaysian border reopening, effective on April 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253071-business-operators-in-songkhla-ready-to-welcome-malaysian-travelers-after-its-government-agrees-to-reopen-thai-malaysian-border/

 

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Three people injured after sedan crashes into a motorbike in the Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sutthipong L Boonmachai

 

Banglamung – Three people have sustained injuries after a sedan crashed into a motorbike in the Nongprue sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253072-three-people-injured-after-sedan-crashes-into-a-motorbike-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

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Explanation Sought on Alleged Cut in Tangmo’s Head

 

 

BANGKOK, March 10 (TNA) – The commander of the Institute of Forensic Medicine will convene the doctor who conducted the autopsy of actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong to clarify a suspected cut in her head, admitting it was a new issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253073-explanation-sought-on-alleged-cut-in-tangmo’s-head/

 

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Thai tourism emphasises its neutrality in the Ukraine war, calls for a review of payment systems

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Russian tourists holidaying in Phuket last week as Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn (right) tells tourism sector operators that everything must be done for stranded Russian tourists and that more are on the way. At the same time, Mr Yuthasak dismissed fears over an American advisory to its nationals not to travel to Thailand. Due to sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, both Visa and MasterCard have suspended operations in the country leading industry bosses in Thailand to call for greater access to non-western networks including the Chinese Union Pay service headquartered in Shanghai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253074-thai-tourism-emphasises-its-neutrality-in-the-ukraine-war-calls-for-a-review-of-payment-systems/

 

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Korean company offers to help Hua Hin become a ‘smart city’

By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials from Hua Hin municipality, including Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul, have met with a group representing Korean business interests in Thailand to discuss Hua Hin’s Smart City project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253075-korean-company-offers-to-help-hua-hin-become-a-‘smart-city’/

 

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Hua Hin Mayor receives award for drowning prevention advocacy

By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin’s mayor has received an award in recognition of the work done locally on preventing incidents of drowning among children and adults.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253076-hua-hin-mayor-receives-award-for-drowning-prevention-advocacy/

 

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30,000 people in Prachuap Khiri Khan yet to receive first COVID-19 vaccine dose

By Online Reporter

 

 

Health officials are aiming to vaccinate more than 30,000 people in Prachuap Khiri Khan who are yet to receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253077-30000-people-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-yet-to-receive-first-covid-19-vaccine-dose/

 

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Thailand’s Chinese submarine order hits snag after Germany’s export embargo on MTU engines

 

● The first Yuan Class S26T worth US$408 million is being assembled without German engines as promised, said a Thai opposition lawmaker

● German military attaché says German engines cannot be used in Chinese military and defence items

 

Jitsiree Thongnoi

 

A military model of S-26T submarine. Photo: Handout

 

Thailand’s purchase of a Chinese-made Yuan Class S26T submarine worth 13.5 billion baht (US$408 million) has stalled over the manufacturer’s failure to obtain German-made diesel engines as stipulated in the contract.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253078-thailand’s-chinese-submarine-order-hits-snag-after-germany’s-export-embargo-on-mtu-engines/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 24,792 new coronavirus cases, 63 deaths, 22,065 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Friday (March 11) reported 24,792 new COVID-19 cases, 22,065 recoveries and 63 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253090-covid-19-thailand-reports-24792-new-coronavirus-cases-63-deaths-22065-recoveries/

 

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Thailand to donate 2 million Thai baht for humanitarian aid in Ukraine

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand-  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Tanee Sangrat, confirmed yesterday on his social media accounts that Thailand will be sending 2 million Thai baht for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253091-thailand-to-donate-2-million-thai-baht-for-humanitarian-aid-in-ukraine/

 

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Thailand sees "kratom" as export crop now that narcotics laws have changed

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It would have been something unthinkable a few years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253105-thailand-sees-kratom-as-export-crop-now-that-narcotics-laws-have-changed/

 

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Double murderer of ex wife and friend surrenders to police - the cops don't believe his story

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a man called Lertlaphit Yaemchumporn, aged 60, had surrendered to police for the double murder of his ex wife Suchada Tri-Ot, 53, and her friend Janukit Pongyaphat, 49.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253108-double-murderer-of-ex-wife-and-friend-surrenders-to-police-the-cops-dont-believe-his-story/

 

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Health Department Warns Pregnant Women “Don’t Take Favipiravir”

Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Health has advised pregnant women who have Covid-19 not to take the antiviral medicine “Favipiravir,” saying that the drug may harm fetuses, especially during the first trimester.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253109-health-department-warns-pregnant-women-“don’t-take-favipiravir”/

 

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Thailand ranks 4th in the Asia-Pacific ranking of remote work destinations

By Online Reporter

 

 

As more people embrace flexible working environments and set their sights on their next ‘workation’ (AKA, a vacation that blends leisure and remote working), KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, reveals the best countries in the world to work remotely from, with Portugal topping the list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253111-thailand-ranks-4th-in-the-asia-pacific-ranking-of-remote-work-destinations/

 

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Chakrabongse Villas opens to the public to mark Chula Chakrabongse Day

 

The Chakkrabongse Villas- view from the Chao Phraya River

 

The main house of Chakrabongse Villas will open its doors to visitors from 11 to 13 March 2022 to commemorate the birthday of Prince Chula Chakrabongse, the charming author who was born on 28th March 144 years ago,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253112-chakrabongse-villas-opens-to-the-public-to-mark-chula-chakrabongse-day/

 

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Angry Thai husband shoots cheating wife's lover dead - then calmly walks to police station

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

An angry Thai husband - furious that his wife of ten years had been cheating on him calmly shot her lover then walked over to the police station to give himself up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253113-angry-thai-husband-shoots-cheating-wifes-lover-dead-then-calmly-walks-to-police-station/

 

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Lamphun woman in lucky escape as lamppost pierces her car narrowly missing her head

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A 50 year old Lamphun woman had a close brush with serious injury or even death after a lamppost on a truck went through her windshield.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253115-lamphun-woman-in-lucky-escape-as-lamppost-pierces-her-car-narrowly-missing-her-head/

 

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Will 3 decades of Hopewell horror show have a shock happy ending for Thailand?

 

 

The Supreme Administrative Court’s recent decision to retry the Hopewell case may help the government avoid paying a huge sum in compensation which has been dubbed the “price of stupidity”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253117-will-3-decades-of-hopewell-horror-show-have-a-shock-happy-ending-for-thailand/

 

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Thailand to expedite mailing of Favipiravir to COVID-19 patients

 

 

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) and the Rajavithi hospital are speeding up the mailing out of anti-viral Favipiravir medicine to more than 3,500 COVID-19 patients in Bangkok and surrounding areas who are unable to access the home isolation program.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253118-thailand-to-expedite-mailing-of-favipiravir-to-covid-19-patients/