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

 

PHOTO: Daily News

 

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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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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Thai government pushes fruit exports to China and the Middle East

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand plans to push for more exports of Thai fruits to China and the Middle East after exporting more than 160 billion baht worth of its fruits in 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253450-thai-government-pushes-fruit-exports-to-china-and-the-middle-east/
 

 

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Unidentified man found dead lying on a remote rural road in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Chonburi – An unidentified man was found dead with a broken skull, legs, and arms on a remote rural road in the Phanat Nikhom district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253451-unidentified-man-found-dead-lying-on-a-remote-rural-road-in-chonburi/

 

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AirAsia Thailand to resume flights to seven countries in April

 

An AirAsia plane prepares for take-off at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2016. — Reuters pic

 

BANGKOK — AirAsia Thailand will resume international flights to seven countries on 18 routes starting next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253453-airasia-thailand-to-resume-flights-to-seven-countries-in-april/

 

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I have just survived Omicron: what actually happened

by Michael Bridge

 

We keep reading about the various Covid viruses going the rounds and a few of my friends here in Thailand caught it just after New Year, when many got together to celebrate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253459-i-have-just-survived-omicron-what-actually-happened/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 19,742 new coronavirus cases, 70 deaths, 24,125 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (March 15) reported 19,742 new COVID-19 cases, 24,125 recoveries and 70 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253461-covid-19-thailand-reports-19742-new-coronavirus-cases-70-deaths-24125-recoveries/

 

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Russian embassy in Thailand blocks foreign media from attending press conference on Ukraine invasion

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The Russian embassy in Thailand is due to hold a press conference for Thai-based media on Tuesday to clarify the “situation” in Ukraine and also remark on bilateral Thailand-Russia relations. However foreign media that registered for the event have seemingly had their request to attend denied despite early registration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253465-russian-embassy-in-thailand-blocks-foreign-media-from-attending-press-conference-on-ukraine-invasion/

 

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“Prostitution Law: Amend or Revoke?” seminar held in Pattaya with adult industry professionals, government officials, and dozens of relevant agencies

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-  Yesterday, the 14th of March 2022, at Pullman Hotel Pattaya, Mr. Thanyawat Kamolwongwat, a Pattaya council member and a spokesman for the committee of children, youth, women, elderly, disabled people, ethnic groups, and LGBTQ groups, took a role as a chairperson to open the “Prostitution Law: Amend or Revoke?” seminar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253468-“prostitution-law-amend-or-revoke”-seminar-held-in-pattaya-with-adult-industry-professionals-government-officials-and-dozens-of-relevant-agencies/

 

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RTP promise justice as Porsche driving top cop's son over the alcohol limit 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Pornmet Songmetta - the rich son of billionaire former top cop General Wirachai Songmetta - has tested over the limit for alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253469-rtp-promise-justice-as-porsche-driving-top-cops-son-over-the-alcohol-limit/

 

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Majority want Thailand to open up, Covid to be declared endemic – Thai Enquirer poll

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

In an online poll conducted by Thai Enquirer, over 70 per cent of respondees said that they were in favour of removing all remaining Covid-19 restrictions and opening the country back up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253470-majority-want-thailand-to-open-up-covid-to-be-declared-endemic-–-thai-enquirer-poll/

 

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Mother and new lover under suspicion in death of one year old boy in Bangkok

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Ratburana police were called to a house in Soi Pracha-uthit 14 on Monday evening after the death of a one year four months old boy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253472-mother-and-new-lover-under-suspicion-in-death-of-one-year-old-boy-in-bangkok/

 

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Top Muay Thai boxer "Buakhao" puts US servicemen through their martial arts paces in Lopburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Top Muay Thai boxer Sombat Banchamek - better known as Buakhao - now an army lieutenant, was invited as the lecturer for training at the Hanuman Guardian 2022 exercises at the Erawan Fort in Lopburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253474-top-muay-thai-boxer-buakhao-puts-us-servicemen-through-their-martial-arts-paces-in-lopburi/

 

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Progressive Movement unveils draft charter to decentralize local administration

 

Photo from Facebook page “คณะก้าวหน้า – Progressive Movement”

 

The Progressive Movement has unveiled its draft constitutional amendment which seeks to dismantle state control over local administrative bodies by giving them more freedom and independence in the management of local affairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253476-progressive-movement-unveils-draft-charter-to-decentralize-local-administration/

 

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Top cop "Big Tor" impresses the public as he helps accident victim in Chiang Rai

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the entourage of top policeman stopped to help the victim of a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up in Muang district of Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253477-top-cop-big-tor-impresses-the-public-as-he-helps-accident-victim-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Rottweiler owner reneges on compensation agreement after nine year old boy is savaged by three dogs

 

Picture: INN

 

A father went to the media for help in obtaining justice after his nine year old son was savagely attacked by three Rottweiler dogs in Korat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253482-rottweiler-owner-reneges-on-compensation-agreement-after-nine-year-old-boy-is-savaged-by-three-dogs/

 

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Thai footballer sacked after shocking elbow on rival player

By Online Reporter

 

 

A Thai footballer has been sacked after carrying out a shocking attack on a rival player.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253483-thai-footballer-sacked-after-shocking-elbow-on-rival-player/

 

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Investigation underway as suspected piece of aircraft washes up on beach in southern Thailand

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that a dealer in second hand goods out scavenging on Tha Phaya beach in Pak Phanang district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat found a large piece of metal believed to be part of an aircraft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253484-investigation-underway-as-suspected-piece-of-aircraft-washes-up-on-beach-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Analysis: Thai Covid-19 center still likely to ease some restrictions this week

By Adam Judd

 

PHOTO: BMA Health

 

Bangkok, Thailand-The first major Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, meeting in quite a few weeks is set for this Friday, March 18th, and it is shaping up to be one to keep a close eye on.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253486-analysis-thai-covid-19-center-still-likely-to-ease-some-restrictions-this-week/

 

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Bangkok announces alcohol can be consumed up to 11 pm in certain locations

 

 

Daily News reported that drinkers would be happy after certain regulations pertaining to the consumption of alcohol were eased in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253488-bangkok-announces-alcohol-can-be-consumed-up-to-11-pm-in-certain-locations/

 

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Deputy RTP commander calls for continued improvements for next TIP Report at migrant workers seminar

 

 

A deputy commander of the Royal Thai Police joined with other senior top brass and representatives from the justice ministry, health ministry, labour department and prosecutors office who were attending a training seminar at le Meridien Hotel Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253491-deputy-rtp-commander-calls-for-continued-improvements-for-next-tip-report-at-migrant-workers-seminar/

 

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Thai husband kills wife driving over her in his backhoe at railway construction site

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on what appeared to be a tragic accident during construction on the new twin track railway in the area of Bor Takhor station in Ratchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253493-thai-husband-kills-wife-driving-over-her-in-his-backhoe-at-railway-construction-site/

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Video: Viral TikTok post shows Thai cowboys on horses "not worried by the rocketing cost of fuel"

 

 

Daily News reported that 1.5 million people clicked on a post on TikTok by Bewchariya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253495-video-viral-tiktok-post-shows-thai-cowboys-on-horses-not-worried-by-the-rocketing-cost-of-fuel/

 

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Right time for Thai House dissolution is after APEC Summit – DPM Prawit

 

 

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said this morning (Tuesday) that the most appropriate time for the dissolution of the country’s House of Representatives is after the APEC Summit in Thailand at the end of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253502-right-time-for-thai-house-dissolution-is-after-apec-summit-–-dpm-prawit/

 

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Sakoltee Phattiyakul: From PDRC whistle-blower to next Bangkok governor?

 

 

Sakoltee Phattiyakul has become the fifth well-known figure to announce he will run in the Bangkok governor election, which will be held on May 22. The first city election since March 2013 will, coincidentally, be held on the anniversary of the 2014 coup.  

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253539-sakoltee-phattiyakul-from-pdrc-whistle-blower-to-next-bangkok-governor/

 

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Thailand’s housing prices expected to rise by 5-8 percent in April

 

 

House buyers are being warned that they may have to pay an additional 5-8% next month because of rising construction costs, driven by the conflict in Ukraine which has spurred an increase in global oil prices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253540-thailand’s-housing-prices-expected-to-rise-by-5-8-percent-in-april/

 

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Commerce Ministry Closely Monitoring Commodity Prices

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has assured that it is closely monitoring commodity prices amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253541-commerce-ministry-closely-monitoring-commodity-prices/

 

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Irrigation Dept Says Rising Steel Prices May Impact Construction Projects

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has acknowledged that rising steel prices due to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine may affect reservoir construction projects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253544-irrigation-dept-says-rising-steel-prices-may-impact-construction-projects/