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

 

 

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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Has Online shopping had its day?

by Michael Bridge

 

During the pandemic perhaps the two companies that seemed to do really well were Netflix and Amazon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253323-has-online-shopping-had-its-day/

 

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Thailand tourism business deals with multiple challenges from Russia – Ukraine conflict

 

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video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253324-thailand-tourism-business-deals-with-multiple-challenges-from-russia-–-ukraine-conflict/

 

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Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital ranked country’s best in global survey

 

Photo courtesy of https://www.bumrungrad.com/

 

Bumrungrad International Hospital has been ranked Thailand’s best hospital, as listed in the World’s Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek magazine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253325-bangkok’s-bumrungrad-hospital-ranked-country’s-best-in-global-survey/

 

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

 

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

 

    

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

 

    

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

 

    

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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Indonesia to Provide Special Visas for Travelers from 23 Countries, Including Thailand

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has verified reports that Indonesia has launched special tourism visa services for foreign visitors from 23 countries to enter the archipelago nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253330-indonesia-to-provide-special-visas-for-travelers-from-23-countries-including-thailand/

 

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Government to Tackle Disorganized Cable Lines in Bangkok

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has urged officials to tackle cable wiring issues in Bangkok in order to safeguard the public and improve Thailand’s image.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253331-government-to-tackle-disorganized-cable-lines-in-bangkok/

 

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Government Orders Crackdown on Money Laundering Accounts

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has ordered relevant agencies to expedite the amendment of the anti-money laundering law following reports of scammers using mule accounts to commit financial crimes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253332-government-orders-crackdown-on-money-laundering-accounts/

 

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Environment Ministry Closely Monitoring Seasonal Haze

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

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

 

    

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

 

    

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

 

 

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)

 

PHOTO: Dragon Rescue 72

 

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)

 

PHOTO: Chaiyapruek Pattaya 5711

 

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

 

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

 

Rama II Road construction. File photo

 

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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Opinion: Accident involving Pakistani refugee and top cop’s son shows trust in Thailand’s institutions at all time low

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

This past Saturday, the son of former Deputy Police Chief General Wirachai Songmetta, Pornmet Songmetta, steered his nine million baht Porsche onto a motorcycle driven by a Pakistani refugee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253343-opinion-accident-involving-pakistani-refugee-and-top-cop’s-son-shows-trust-in-thailand’s-institutions-at-all-time-low/

 

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Thailand reports 22,130 new COVID-19 cases, 69 deaths, 23,508 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (March 14) reported 22,130 new COVID-19 cases, 23,508 recoveries and 69 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253344-thailand-reports-22130-new-covid-19-cases-69-deaths-23508-recoveries/

 

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Khon Kaen guy's lucky day as bride pays whopping 12 million baht dowry

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It was role reversal time yesterday at the Khon Kaen International Convention Center when a Thai bride paid the dowry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253350-khon-kaen-guys-lucky-day-as-bride-pays-whopping-12-million-baht-dowry/

 

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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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Ticket sales for Manchester United v Liverpool in Bangkok postponed

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

Ticket sales for the Manchester United v Liverpool match, which is scheduled to take place in Bangkok in July, have been postponed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253355-ticket-sales-for-manchester-united-v-liverpool-in-bangkok-postponed/

 

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

 

Picture: Daily News

 

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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Three boys drown in NE after going to the temple for sweets

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A grandfather came home from work to be told that his grandson was missing for a long time on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253359-three-boys-drown-in-ne-after-going-to-the-temple-for-sweets/

 

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

 

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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18 year old woman arrested on human trafficking charges

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A sting conducted by police in Bangkok netted a teen offering underage children for sex, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253361-18-year-old-woman-arrested-on-human-trafficking-charges/

 

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

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

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

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

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/