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At least five passengers killed and 30 others injured in bus accident in Thailand

 

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At least five passengers were killed and 30 others were injured when the air-conditioned bus, operated by Thailand’s the state-run Transport Company in which they were travelling, crashed into a supporting pillar of as flyover in front of a shopping mall in Muang district of the central province of Saraburi Saturday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253321-at-least-five-passengers-killed-and-30-others-injured-in-bus-accident-in-thailand/

 

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Your guide to the Bangkok council election and how it will shape city for next 4 years  

 

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This general view shows the Bangkok skyline, taken from the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper in Bangkok on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

 

For the first time in 12 years, Bangkokians will vote for a new city council, at an election expected in May. While this local election may be overshadowed by the upcoming Bangkok governor vote, it is receiving serious attention from big political parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253326-your-guide-to-the-bangkok-council-election-and-how-it-will-shape-city-for-next-4-years/

 

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Government Dismisses Claims of Thai Fuel Prices Being Among the Highest Globally

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has dismissed rumors alleging that oil prices in Thailand are among the most expensive in the world. It also urged individuals of questionable intent not to manipulate information for the purposes of sowing public confusion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253327-government-dismisses-claims-of-thai-fuel-prices-being-among-the-highest-globally/

 

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Industries Sentiment Index Declined Slightly in February

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI), one of the bellwethers for developments in Thailand’s economy, declined slightly in February from the previous month amid rising COVID-19 infection numbers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253328-industries-sentiment-index-declined-slightly-in-february/

 

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Medical Cannabis Conference Concludes in Kanchanaburi

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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KANCHANABURI (NNT) - An academic conference on medical cannabis has concluded in Kanchanaburi, as part of a series of conferences on the issue to be held in several provinces. The latest conference was for audiences and healthcare personnel in the 5th Public Health Region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253329-medical-cannabis-conference-concludes-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Environment Ministry Closely Monitoring Seasonal Haze

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is closely monitoring the development of seasonal forest fires and haze. Local authorities are now campaigning for the prevention of hotspots, while also working with regional organizations to mitigate transboundary haze.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253333-environment-ministry-closely-monitoring-seasonal-haze/

 

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MRTA Signs Contracts to Extend Purple Line Services

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Six contracts for the extension of the Purple Line electric rail services have been signed between the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) and five other companies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253334-mrta-signs-contracts-to-extend-purple-line-services/

 

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Government Orders Revisions to Provide Longer Paid Maternity Leave

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is working to amend laws in order to promote higher quality working lives for women. The Ministry of Labor is now seeking to provide women with paid maternity leave for up to 98 days, up from 90 currently.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253335-government-orders-revisions-to-provide-longer-paid-maternity-leave/

 

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Mother of drowned Thai actress seeks second autopsy by Central Institute of Forensic Science

 

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The mother of the late Thai TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo” and her lawyer went to the investigative division of the First Region Provincial Police Bureau Saturday to demand a second autopsy, to be performed by the Justice Ministry’s Central Institute of Forensic Science.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253336-mother-of-drowned-thai-actress-seeks-second-autopsy-by-central-institute-of-forensic-science/

 

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77-year-old female pedestrian dies after being hit by a speeding motorbike rider in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Chonburi – A 77-year-old pedestrian has been pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a motorbike in Mueang Chonburi district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253337-77-year-old-female-pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-speeding-motorbike-rider-in-chonburi/

 

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One person seriously injured after two trailer trucks crash in the Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Banglamung – An unidentified woman has sustained severe injuries after two trailer trucks crashed in Banglamung this weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253338-one-person-seriously-injured-after-two-trailer-trucks-crash-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

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Police charges against top cop’s Porsche driving son at the centre of fatal Bangkok car accident

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

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Scenes from early on Saturday morning at the foot of King Taksin Bridge in Thonburi where the fatal accident occurred involving a silver Porsche Taycan car driven by 29-year-old Pornmet Songmetta which hit a Yamaha motorbike ridden by 40-year-old Pakistani Waseem Ahmad causing him severe head injuries from which he later succumbed at nearby Taksin Hospital. (Right) The father of the driver, Police General Wirachai Songmetta is one of Thailand’s most respected police officers and also one of the country’s wealthiest men.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253339-police-charges-against-top-cop’s-porsche-driving-son-at-the-centre-of-fatal-bangkok-car-accident/

 

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End in sight for major roadworks affecting drivers between Hua Hin and Bangkok

By Online Reporter

 

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Transport officials have confirmed that a series of major roadworks that affect motorists traveling to and from Bangkok and Hua Hin are on schedule for completion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253341-end-in-sight-for-major-roadworks-affecting-drivers-between-hua-hin-and-bangkok/

 

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Fixed broadband speeds in Thailand among the fastest in the world

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

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Broadband speeds in Thailand are some of the fastest in the world, according to a new global index based on the median download speeds of internet users around the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253354-fixed-broadband-speeds-in-thailand-among-the-fastest-in-the-world/

 

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Pedestrian mown down by bus on Bangkok zebra crossing - driver charged as the carnage continues 

 

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Thai media continued to report on the carnage on the Thai roads with the death in Bangkok of a woman out shopping.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253356-pedestrian-mown-down-by-bus-on-bangkok-zebra-crossing-driver-charged-as-the-carnage-continues/

 

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Dying woman's last words: "I'm three months pregnant" - horror smash leaves three dead

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

Plaeng Yao police in Chachoengsao and rescue services were called after a five vehicle collision on Route 3351, the Hua Samrong to Nong Pla Taphian Road. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253360-dying-womans-last-words-im-three-months-pregnant-horror-smash-leaves-three-dead/

 

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Chonburi announces 1,117 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and four new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Highlights:

1,117 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

2,375 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. TPN notes, however, that second confirmed tests are no longer mandatory except for high-risk groups.

1,351 (PCR) and 1,862 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care

Four new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253363-chonburi-announces-1117-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-four-new-deaths/

 

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Station chief handcuffs himself to crazy son as he apologizes for holding a gun to his mum's head

 

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Siam Rath said that Photharam police in Ratchaburi were called to a house after an out of control son held a gun to his mother's head on the second floor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253364-station-chief-handcuffs-himself-to-crazy-son-as-he-apologizes-for-holding-a-gun-to-his-mums-head/

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