THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 17 March 2022

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

 

 

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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Government Steps Up APEC Security Measures Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has acknowledged concerns over the possibility of the Russia-Ukraine conflict jeopardizing Thailand’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2022 in November.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253674-government-steps-up-apec-security-measures-amid-russia-ukraine-conflict/

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Seven Thai students charged with assault in university hazing death

 

 

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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Richard Barrow receives the British Empire Medal (BEM)

 

 

Richard Barrow was honored on Wednesday, 16 March, when he received the British Empire Medal (BEM) from British Ambassador, Mark Gooding.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253722-richard-barrow-receives-the-british-empire-medal-bem/

 

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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

 

    

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

 

    

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.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

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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‘Legal loopholes’ exposed as Blackpink’s Lisa becomes whiskey brand ambassador

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

The whiskey giant, Chivas Regal, announced that Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, will become its new brand ambassador. This move makes Lisa the very first female face of the brand in Asia. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253727-‘legal-loopholes’-exposed-as-blackpink’s-lisa-becomes-whiskey-brand-ambassador/

 

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CCSA says major meeting this Friday will discuss legal reopening of bars and nightlife, mask mandates, Test and Go, Songkran

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to discuss the ease of immigration measures, like Thailand Pass and Test and Go, Songkran, mask mandates, and the reopening of entertainment venues in the upcoming general meeting this Friday, March 18th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253728-ccsa-says-major-meeting-this-friday-will-discuss-legal-reopening-of-bars-and-nightlife-mask-mandates-test-and-go-songkran/

 

 

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

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

 

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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Pandemic costs Prachuap Khiri Khan near ฿30 billion loss in tourism revenue

By Online Reporter

 

A photo from April 2021 showing a deserted Soi Bintabaht.

 

Provincial officials have begun outlining plans aimed at revitalising the tourism industry throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan in the wake of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253733-pandemic-costs-prachuap-khiri-khan-near-฿30-billion-loss-in-tourism-revenue/

 

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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

 

 

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

 

 

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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Garage owner chases thief after his pick-up is stolen - he catches up and hits rear of vehicle causing it to overturn

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported a chase drama on the Khon Kaen to Udon Thani road (Mitraphap Highway) after a man stole a Toyota Vigo pick-up from outside Choke Chai garage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253752-garage-owner-chases-thief-after-his-pick-up-is-stolen-he-catches-up-and-hits-rear-of-vehicle-causing-it-to-overturn/

 

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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)

 

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

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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RTP SWAT team in top ten as police competition in Dubai reaches final stage

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The best!

 

Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong, acting as spokesman, told the press about the UAE SWAT Challenge going on in Dubai as part of the World Police Summit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253761-rtp-swat-team-in-top-ten-as-police-competition-in-dubai-reaches-final-stage/

 

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

 

Daily News Thai  Caption: Bitcoin fraud

 

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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Busty som tam seller couldn't care less about negative comments - she's raking in 10,000 baht a day

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Boosting sales!

 

Thai media 77kaoded said social media went ballistic after the latest antics of a busty som tam seller in the north east of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253769-busty-som-tam-seller-couldnt-care-less-about-negative-comments-shes-raking-in-10000-baht-a-day/

 

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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

 

 

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

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

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)

 

 

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

 

    

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

 

 

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!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Crocs on the menu

 

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

 

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/