THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 March 2022

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Industry Ministry Steps Up COVID Prevention at Factories

Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Industry has instructed officials to step up efforts to prevent COVID-19 clusters at factories and production plants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253365-industry-ministry-steps-up-covid-prevention-at-factories/

 

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The Pattaya water sports competition of 2022 has come to an end

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Jomtien Beach, Pattaya-On Sunday, the 13th of March 2022, at Jomtien Beach, Pattaya mayor Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem appointed his secretary Mr. Worapoj Pongpalee as a chairperson to preside over the closing ceremony and to award prizes to the winners of the Pattaya Water Sports competition 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253369-the-pattaya-water-sports-competition-of-2022-has-come-to-an-end/

 

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Foreigner and Thai wife flee for their lives as spurned forestry man sprays bullets - son dead

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Crazy love - cruel shooting

 

A foreigner staying with his Thai wife on a yearly visit to Buriram got a rude awakening about gun crazy, infidelity rampant Thailand at the weekend. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253370-foreigner-and-thai-wife-flee-for-their-lives-as-spurned-forestry-man-sprays-bullets-son-dead/

 

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Unidentified man dies after being hit by a train in Pattaya

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung/Pattaya – An unidentified man has been pronounced dead near a railway in Banglamung this morning (March 14th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253371-unidentified-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-train-in-pattaya/

 

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Puzzling incident at Chonburi concert - man run over by van, driver flees scene in Benz

 

Sanook Thai Caption: (He) left the vehicle at the scene

 

Mystery surrounds a late night incident in Huay Kapi sub-district of Muang district Chonburi after a concert featuring bands and Mor Lam singers, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253375-puzzling-incident-at-chonburi-concert-man-run-over-by-van-driver-flees-scene-in-benz/

 

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Demonstrators demand new investigation team in drowned actress case

 

 

A small group of people, with the support of some lawyers, demonstrated in front of Nonthaburi police station yesterday (Sunday) to demand, among other things, the replacement of the current team of police investigating the drowning of TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253377-demonstrators-demand-new-investigation-team-in-drowned-actress-case/

 

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Cockroach legs in the drinks at leading Shabu restaurant

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Farewell Shabu....

 

Daily News reported that comment was rife online after a post about what happened to a diner at a leading Shabu restaurant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253378-cockroach-legs-in-the-drinks-at-leading-shabu-restaurant/

 

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Bright Future Projected for Thai Jewelry Exports This Year

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) has forecast a bright future for Thai precious stone exports in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253379-bright-future-projected-for-thai-jewelry-exports-this-year/

 

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Snake AND crocodile - busy day for Thailand's animal catchers!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the latest activities of the rescue foundations who catch animals that invade Thai properties. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253380-snake-and-crocodile-busy-day-for-thailands-animal-catchers/

 

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FDA Found Harmful Substances in Sausages

 

 

BANGKOK, March 14 (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration found the harmful content of nitrate and benzoic acid in sausages and blamed them for the illnesses of many children who ate such substandard products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253381-fda-found-harmful-substances-in-sausages/

 

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Sealing of damaged Rayong oil pipeline expected to be completed on Friday

 

 

After days of delays in efforts to seal one of the two ruptures in a flexible submarine oil pipeline, Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) is set to install a collar clamp over the defect today (Monday), with the sealing operation expected to be concluded on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253383-sealing-of-damaged-rayong-oil-pipeline-expected-to-be-completed-on-friday/

 

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Police asked to investigate suspected Thai university entrance exam cheating

 

 

A complaint was lodged with police, in the Klong Luang district of Pathum Thani province yesterday (Sunday), concerning suspected cheating in a university entrance examination, after images of two GAT/PAT test papers were posted on the “Snapask” app.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253394-police-asked-to-investigate-suspected-thai-university-entrance-exam-cheating/

 

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Thailand’s Gold Research Centre advises caution

 

 

The Gold Research Centre says there are four factors to watch, which may influence the price of gold in Thailand this week, as most investors are predicting that the metal’s price will continue to rise.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253396-thailand’s-gold-research-centre-advises-caution/

 

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Fruit Buffet Presented to Elephants to Mark National Elephant Day

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Nearly 60 elephants enjoyed a huge fruit banquet at a botanical park on Sunday (13 Mar) as Thailand marked its annual Elephant Day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253397-fruit-buffet-presented-to-elephants-to-mark-national-elephant-day/

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Thailand, Germany drive finance mechanisms to tackle climate change

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of National Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), in cooperation with German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ), organized a symposium titled “Thailand Climate Finance Conference: From International to Domestic Mechanism” with the aim of raising awareness about the significance of climate finance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253398-thailand-germany-drive-finance-mechanisms-to-tackle-climate-change/

 

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Russian Tourists Struggle to Leave Thailand Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are reportedly struggling to find a way home, as international sanctions imposed over the Russia-Ukraine crisis hit holidaymakers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253400-russian-tourists-struggle-to-leave-thailand-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis/

 

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Government Advises Thais to Enjoy Songkran Without “Water Blessing” Ceremony

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is advising the public not to participate in the Songkran holiday’s "water blessing" ceremony, claiming that pouring water on other people’s hands, particularly elderly relatives, increases their risk of contracting COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253401-government-advises-thais-to-enjoy-songkran-without-“water-blessing”-ceremony/

 

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53 Illegal Myanmar Migrants Found Hiding on Vegetable Truck

 

 

TAK, March 14 (TNA) – Officials arrested 53 illegal Myanmar migrants who were hiding on a six-wheeled truck carrying vegetables at a checkpoint in Mae Sot district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253402-53-illegal-myanmar-migrants-found-hiding-on-vegetable-truck/

 

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Snow Cones to Calm Macaques

 

 

LOP BURI, March 14 (TNA) – Supervisors of the Phra Kan Shrine provided macaques with snow cones, ice and water to prevent their heat-stimulated cruelty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253403-snow-cones-to-calm-macaques/

 

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Pattaya City to expedite completion of master control center on Koh Larn for CCTV and emergency services

 

PHOTO: STV

 

Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem, the Pattaya Mayor, gave an update today, March 14th, 2022, about the construction and improvement progress of the Tawaen beach office, stating that the building which consists of three stories on an area of 775 square meters is already completed and the remaining work is just the building’s interior details.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253404-pattaya-city-to-expedite-completion-of-master-control-center-on-koh-larn-for-cctv-and-emergency-services/

 

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Election date for Bangkok Governor and Pattaya Mayor scheduled on May 22nd

 

 

The Election Commission of Thailand today, March 14th, has announced the election day for Bangkok Governor and Pattaya Mayor on May 22nd, 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253405-election-date-for-bangkok-governor-and-pattaya-mayor-scheduled-on-may-22nd/

 

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Four possible cases of BA.2.2 Omicron sub-variant detected in Thailand no cause for alarm

 

 

The Thai Medical Sciences Department has found four possible cases of infection by the BA.2.2 strain of the COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant in Thailand, but has asked the public not to panic because BA.2.2 is not yet regarded as a variant of concern, said the department’s head, Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253430-four-possible-cases-of-ba22-omicron-sub-variant-detected-in-thailand-no-cause-for-alarm/

 

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Specialists from 3 Hospitals Invited to New Tangmo Autopsy

 

 

BANGKOK, March 14 – The Justice Ministry invited experienced doctors from three hospitals to a committee to handle the second autopsy of actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong and also asked Dr Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan to observe the examination as the late actress’s relatives suspect a “burn” on her chest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253431-specialists-from-3-hospitals-invited-to-new-tangmo-autopsy/

 

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Passenger bus driver who crashed in Saraburi on Saturday, killing 7 and injuring dozens, arrested for taking meth while driving

 

PHOTO: Dailynews

 

A double-decker bus driver who crashed into a foundation post of a bridge and killed seven passengers in Saraburi was captured today, March 14th, after being found taking drugs while driving.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253432-passenger-bus-driver-who-crashed-in-saraburi-on-saturday-killing-7-and-injuring-dozens-arrested-for-taking-meth-while-driving/

 

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Fire destroys sedan at garage in Chonburi, owner escapes without injuries

 

PHOTO: Fire & Rescue Thailand

 

A fire completely destroyed a parked car in front of a garage in Mueang Chonburi District yesterday, March 13th, 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253433-fire-destroys-sedan-at-garage-in-chonburi-owner-escapes-without-injuries/

 

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Thais along Myanmar borders tell untold stories of suffering since Myanmar coup

 

 

The residents of the Mae Sariang district on the narrow valley along Salween river in the Mae Hong Son province, Thailand, which borders Myanmar, have been sharing their stories of horror and owe as a result of the Myanmar military coup that took place in February 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253440-thais-along-myanmar-borders-tell-untold-stories-of-suffering-since-myanmar-coup/

 

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