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Six illegal migrants killed, five seriously injured in road accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

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Six illegal migrant workers from Myanmar were killed and twelve others injured, five seriously, when a pickup truck in which they were travelling crashed into a roadside barrier and was then rammed from behind by a van in Thailand’s southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253673-six-illegal-migrants-killed-five-seriously-injured-in-road-accident-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

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Seven Thai students charged with assault in university hazing death

 

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Seven university students have, so far, been charged with assault causing the death of another person in a fatal university hazing ritual, involving students from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, said Chief of Nakhon Ratchasima’s Maroeng police station Pol Col Kanasanan Suwannasup, Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253705-seven-thai-students-charged-with-assault-in-university-hazing-death/

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Thai companies have a moral decision to make

By Michael Bridge

 

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The Russian government issued last week a list of countries "taking unfriendly actions against Russia, Russian companies, and citizens," referring to the economic sanctions introduced amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253723-thai-companies-have-a-moral-decision-to-make/

 

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Thai and Russian Authorities Assisting Tourists Affected by Russia-Ukraine Crisis

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Russian embassy in Bangkok has said it is working closely with Thai tourism authorities to help accommodate the thousands of Russian tourists who have been stranded in Thailand due to airspace restrictions imposed amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253724-thai-and-russian-authorities-assisting-tourists-affected-by-russia-ukraine-crisis/

 

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Thailand embraces gender-equal business as key to sustainable growth

by Tarin Angskul

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - A roadmap for Thailand’s journey to gender equality in business was presented at an event in Bangkok. It lays out a guideline for policies and business practices to improve woman’s empowerment in the workplace and, by extension, the country’s progress towards sustainable social and economic development as a whole.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253725-thailand-embraces-gender-equal-business-as-key-to-sustainable-growth/

 

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TAT extends tourism cooperation with Japan’s Sendai City and Tohoku Region

Marking the 4th renewal of the agreement aimed at growing two-way tourism between Japan and Thailand.

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Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Sendai City and the Tohoku Regional Tourism Organisation in Japan to continue their tourism promotion cooperation that has been ongoing since 2006.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253726-tat-extends-tourism-cooperation-with-japan’s-sendai-city-and-tohoku-region/

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Thai Chamber of Commerce urges government to cancel pre arrival RT-PCR test to attract international arrivals

By Nop Meechukhun

 

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Bangkok – The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (TCC) urged the Thai government to cancel the pre-arrival RT-PCR test for international arrivals before entering the country and speed up the shift of the Covid-19 pandemic to endemic in order to boost the recovery of the domestic economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253730-thai-chamber-of-commerce-urges-government-to-cancel-pre-arrival-rt-pcr-test-to-attract-international-arrivals/

 

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Kenny G to headline International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022 at True Arena Hua Hin

By Online Reporter

 

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Grammy and American Music Award-winning artist Kenny G is to headline an international jazz festival in Hua Hin in May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253734-kenny-g-to-headline-international-jazz-blues-festival-2022-at-true-arena-hua-hin/

 

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Analysis: Business operators welcome legal reopening of nightlife but proposed ultra strict rules a possible party pooper

By Adam Judd

 

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Thailand-Yesterday, March 16th, 2022, members of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration or CCSA acknowledged that the long closed bar, nightlife, entertainment, and pub industry would be finally seriously discussed about a legal opening in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253738-analysis-business-operators-welcome-legal-reopening-of-nightlife-but-proposed-ultra-strict-rules-a-possible-party-pooper/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 25,456 news coronavirus cases, 77 deaths, 22,217 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253740-covid-19-thailand-reports-25456-news-coronavirus-cases-77-deaths-22217-recoveries/

 

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Opinion: It should not require a national tragedy to push us to change our driving habits

By Erich Parpart

 

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At this point, irresponsible motorcycle drives could kill a hundred people and nothing will change.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253745-opinion-it-should-not-require-a-national-tragedy-to-push-us-to-change-our-driving-habits/

 

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Burmese construction worker nearly dies after falling from roof of building in Ban Bueng, incident under investigation

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Ban Bueng/Chonburi-  A 39-year old construction worker fell from the roof of a two-story building in Ban Bueng yesterday, March 16th, 2022, that was under assembly following a loud blast that is still under investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253756-burmese-construction-worker-nearly-dies-after-falling-from-roof-of-building-in-ban-bueng-incident-under-investigation/

 

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CSD arrest Chinese man for alleged Bitcoin swindle - he denies defrauding Thai man

 

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Crime Suppression Division police arrested a 40 year old Chinese man on a warrant connected to a Bitcoin fraud.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253763-csd-arrest-chinese-man-for-alleged-bitcoin-swindle-he-denies-defrauding-thai-man/

 

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Pattaya mayor to speed up Tawaen Pier bridge’s restoration on Koh Larn

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Koh Larn, Pattaya-  Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem, the Pattaya mayor, gave an update on the restoration project of the Tawaen Pier bridge on Koh Larn, Pattaya, stating that the bridge has been in operation to accommodate visitors who want to come to Koh Larn for nearly 25 years and it is time for it to be restored and repaired.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253779-pattaya-mayor-to-speed-up-tawaen-pier-bridge’s-restoration-on-koh-larn/

 

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Plans underway for no-mask requirement in Thailand’s public parks

 

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Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is aiming for public parks to be the first venues in which people will not be required to wear face masks, which is in line with their plan to designate COVID-19 as an endemic disease within four months, according to its Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253781-plans-underway-for-no-mask-requirement-in-thailand’s-public-parks/

 

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Fourteen injured - four seriously - as car collides with song thaew taking students home in NE Thailand

 

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Police and rescue services were called to the Non Sang to Sri Bunreuang Road in Non Muang sub-district of Nong Bua Lamphu after a white Toyota Vios collided head on with a song thaew carrying students home. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253783-fourteen-injured-four-seriously-as-car-collides-with-song-thaew-taking-students-home-in-ne-thailand/

 

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Chonburi announces 1,231 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and four new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Highlights:

1,231 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

4,978 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.

804 (PCR) and 1,964 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care

Four new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253784-chonburi-announces-1231-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-four-new-deaths/

 

 

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Fake documents gang busted after complaints about Covid certificates going for 890 baht a time

 

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Thailand's consumer protection division has arrested three people on warrants for producing fake documents. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253787-fake-documents-gang-busted-after-complaints-about-covid-certificates-going-for-890-baht-a-time/

 

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Marine Officials Mull Plan to Build Cruise Ship Terminal on Koh Samui

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s marine officials are considering building a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui, a popular Gulf of Thailand island off the coast of Surat Thani province, in order to accommodate cruise ship arrivals and improve tourist safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253788-marine-officials-mull-plan-to-build-cruise-ship-terminal-on-koh-samui/v

 

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Swedish woman sentenced to prison for hiding her child in Thailand

by Gregers Møller

 

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A Swedish woman who took her child and ran away to Thailand two years ago has been sentenced to prison, Expressen writes citing Nya Wermlands-Tidningen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253789-swedish-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-hiding-her-child-in-thailand/

 

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Video: Thai farmer turns to crocodiles to make more money - BBQ on a stick for just 10 B!

 

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Sanook went to Phichai district in Uttaradit in upper northern Thailand to meet a former farmer who decided to turn to crocodiles to make more money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253790-video-thai-farmer-turns-to-crocodiles-to-make-more-money-bbq-on-a-stick-for-just-10-b/

 

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Applause for allowing migrant workers to stay on in Thailand

 

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This photo taken on September 20, 2018 shows Myanmar migrant workers preparing a fishing boat in the Thai coastal province of Samut Sakhon. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

This week, the Thai cabinet made a commendable decision to allow legal migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and the Lao PDR, who have been working in Thailand for four years, to stay until 2024 after their current work permits expire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253791-applause-for-allowing-migrant-workers-to-stay-on-in-thailand/

 

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