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Thai ministry of health seeks end to pre-departure RT-PCR tests for international arrivals

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health will propose that the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) further ease COVID-19 restrictions, by doing away with the requirement for arrivals from overseas to take an RT-PCR test 72 hours before departure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253821-thai-ministry-of-health-seeks-end-to-pre-departure-rt-pcr-tests-for-international-arrivals/

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Labour Min Pushing to Finalise Employment Agreement With Saudi Arabia

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour is working to finalize the employment agreement on labour export with the Saudi government following the normalization of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253824-labour-min-pushing-to-finalise-employment-agreement-with-saudi-arabia/

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Thailand’s liquor vendors want 2-5pm alcohol sales ban revoked

 

 

Sixteen entertainment establishments are calling on the government to scrap a law, introduced by a military junta in 1972, which bans the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253851-thailand’s-liquor-vendors-want-2-5pm-alcohol-sales-ban-revoked/

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Should four-day weeks become the norm to help workers survive?

by Michael Bridge

 

Most of us whether employed or retired in Thailand have been hit with a surge in fuel prices, as we fill up at the pumps over the past few weeks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253867-should-four-day-weeks-become-the-norm-to-help-workers-survive/

 

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Second autopsy report on drowned actress expected in two weeks

 

 

Thailand’s well-known forensic expert, Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan, said today that a report from the second autopsy on drowned TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, may be available in two weeks and is expected to be in the same line of the first autopsy, as she dismissed widespread doubts about the initial autopsy performed by the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police General Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253868-second-autopsy-report-on-drowned-actress-expected-in-two-weeks/

 

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Arrest warrant issued for Move Forward MP over controversial censure debate claims

 

 

MP Rangsiman Rome, of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, is now the subject of an arrest warrant after twice failing to report to police in the past month, in response to official summonses. The summonses were issued in relation to a criminal defamation charge, following claims he made during a censure debate in Parliament in 2020 targeting Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253869-arrest-warrant-issued-for-move-forward-mp-over-controversial-censure-debate-claims/

 

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Domestic tourism scheme raises confusion, gets lukewarm response

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The disarray in one of Thailand’s domestic travel packages “Tour Tiew Thai” has prompted travel agencies to cancel their tour programmes, with the number of registrations yet to meet half of the available spots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253870-domestic-tourism-scheme-raises-confusion-gets-lukewarm-response/

 

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TPSO Says High Fuel Prices Expected to be Temporary

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has dismissed speculation that Thailand will enter a stagflation phase due to the war in Ukraine, while indicating that the issue of high fuel prices will be short-lived.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253871-tpso-says-high-fuel-prices-expected-to-be-temporary/

 

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Thai Public Health Ministry backtracks on its proposal to remove mandatory facial masks, says was a misunderstanding

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Thairath

 

Bangkok – The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health denied the Ministry had proposed to cancel mandatory wearing of facial masks in parks and concerts as reported across Thai media Wednesday, March 16th, calling it a “misunderstanding.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253872-thai-public-health-ministry-backtracks-on-its-proposal-to-remove-mandatory-facial-masks-says-was-a-misunderstanding/

 

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Forgetful Chonburi truck driver causes a million baht of damage after catching electric wires from raised rear of vehicle

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi –   A forgetful local female driver knocked down five power poles after the raised bed of her truck hooked electrical wires in the Mueang Chonburi District, causing an estimated one million baht of damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253873-forgetful-chonburi-truck-driver-causes-a-million-baht-of-damage-after-catching-electric-wires-from-raised-rear-of-vehicle/

 

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One million vaccine doses now administered in Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Online Reporter

 

A woman in Hua Hin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. File photo.

 

Provincial health officials have announced a significant milestone in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to people in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253874-one-million-vaccine-doses-now-administered-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Foreign tourist allegedly attacked by security guards after bill dispute in Central Pattaya

By Adam Judd

 

 

Treetown, Pattaya-A 58-year-old foreign tourist, reportedly Irish, was allegedly attacked by several security guards in front of the Treetown entertainment complex area in central Pattaya last night following a dispute over a bill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253877-foreign-tourist-allegedly-attacked-by-security-guards-after-bill-dispute-in-central-pattaya/

 

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Thai public health minister says alcohol and parties should not be part of Songkran, focus should be on tradition and religion

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand-A dry Songkran? No, we aren’t referring to water fights, which is a different matter and is also likely to, for the third year in a row, be curtailed, but alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253878-thai-public-health-minister-says-alcohol-and-parties-should-not-be-part-of-songkran-focus-should-be-on-tradition-and-religion/

 

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Thailand reports new high of 27,071 COVID-19 cases, 80 deaths, 21,522 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Friday (March 18) reported 27,071 new COVID-19 cases, 21,522 recoveries and 80 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253882-thailand-reports-new-high-of-27071-covid-19-cases-80-deaths-21522-recoveries/

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Democrats say they are unconcerned about high profile departures but some MP want to investigate cause

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Senior members of the Democrat Party said the leaving of high-profile members in recent days had minimal impact on the party. However, some are concerned that more MPs could leave before the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253892-democrats-say-they-are-unconcerned-about-high-profile-departures-but-some-mp-want-to-investigate-cause/

 

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Sexy Thailand: Popular "Bikini Run" set for post pandemic comeback 

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Sexy international Run makes comeback

 

Thailand's popular "Bikini Run" is set to be the highlight of the year when it is expected to return in May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253895-sexy-thailand-popular-bikini-run-set-for-post-pandemic-comeback/

 

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Top cop finds just a deserted snooker club - but Internet claimed thriving casino was in operation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai police are often the last to claim to know that casinos are operating in their jurisdiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253897-top-cop-finds-just-a-deserted-snooker-club-but-internet-claimed-thriving-casino-was-in-operation/

 

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RTP get international award for excellence - top cops in Dubai bask in glory but who has heard of "Smart Safety Zone 4.0"?

 

 

Daily News reported on the Royal Thai Police getting an international award for excellence in community policing. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253900-rtp-get-international-award-for-excellence-top-cops-in-dubai-bask-in-glory-but-who-has-heard-of-smart-safety-zone-40/

 

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Delivery man slams into back of cement mixer - microsleep blamed

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath published some graphic pictures of the carnage on the Thai roads yesterday after a delivery man was killed in a pick-up that slammed in to the back of a cement mixer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253902-delivery-man-slams-into-back-of-cement-mixer-microsleep-blamed/

 

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Mystery surrounds death plunge of former Playboy model from luxury condo in Bangkok

 

 

Daily News reported that a woman who once casted for the magazine "Playboy Thailand" fell from a luxury condo building in Chaeng Wattana, northern Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253904-mystery-surrounds-death-plunge-of-former-playboy-model-from-luxury-condo-in-bangkok/

 

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Expert Virologist says expects Covid Quarantine Could Be Cut to 7 Days

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Dr. Yong Poovorawan, an expert virologist, has said that the quarantine period for those considered to be in high-risk groups for Covid-19 infection could be reduced from 14 days to 7, owing to a decrease in Omicron transmissions and the infection period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253906-expert-virologist-says-expects-covid-quarantine-could-be-cut-to-7-days/

 

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Move Forward MP reports to police to hear criminal defamation charge

 

 

Move Forward party-list MP Rangsiman Rome reported to the Bang Khun Non police this morning (Friday), to acknowledge a criminal defamation charge filed against him in connection with claims he made about Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and the Five Provinces Bordering Forest Preservation Foundation in 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253907-move-forward-mp-reports-to-police-to-hear-criminal-defamation-charge/

 

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Short circuit - and lots of black smoke - at Bitcoin mine near Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Bang Plee police and fire services were called after locals on the Bang Plee to Tamru Road in Samut Prakan south east of Bangkok noticed smoke coming out of the third floor of business premises. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253908-short-circuit-and-lots-of-black-smoke-at-bitcoin-mine-near-bangkok/

 

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Omicron containment “not possible,” boosters and public health measures are “correct response”

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand is unlikely to contain the fast-spread Omicron variant of Covid-19 unlike previous strains where the country was successful in curtailing and isolating outbreaks, a senior doctor told Thai Enquirer on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253909-omicron-containment-“not-possible”-boosters-and-public-health-measures-are-“correct-response”/

 

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Alleged rape victim - aged 14 - and father seek help after investigation stalls; father of friend in frame

 

 

INN reported that a 14 year old girl named only as "B" and her father sought the help of Ekkaphop Leauangprasert who runs a community help group called "Sai Mai Tong Rort" in the Sai Mai area of northern Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253911-alleged-rape-victim-aged-14-and-father-seek-help-after-investigation-stalls-father-of-friend-in-frame/

 

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Scourge of "Hell Drug" continues in Thailand - more fallout from horrific murder of parents by son

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaosod highlighted the continuing problem of the so called "Ya Narok" or Drug of Hell that is plaguing Thai society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253913-scourge-of-hell-drug-continues-in-thailand-more-fallout-from-horrific-murder-of-parents-by-son/

 

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Thai insurance giant says Southeast Insurance unable to cease operation yet, amid official’s warnings

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai Group Holdings Plc (TGH), owned by tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, announced on Friday that its subsidiary Southeast Insurance has yet to end its non-life insurance business as certain conditions are not fulfilled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253914-thai-insurance-giant-says-southeast-insurance-unable-to-cease-operation-yet-amid-official’s-warnings/

 

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Smaller pro-government parties told no House dissolution if they cooperate

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told leaders of the governing coalition and smaller pro-government parties that there would be no reason for him to dissolve the House if they all cooperate with each other and support the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253916-smaller-pro-government-parties-told-no-house-dissolution-if-they-cooperate/

 

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Thai navy fires 37 million baht torpedo at target just 46 kms from Koh Phangan

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on Thai Royal Navy maneuvers and training exercises taking place in the lower reaches of the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253920-thai-navy-fires-37-million-baht-torpedo-at-target-just-46-kms-from-koh-phangan/

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Driver killed as cement mixer topples over into pond at construction site

 

Ban Muang Thai Caption: Cement mixer overturns - driver dead inside

 

Police and rescue services and divers were called to a flood wall construction site in Khuankhanun, Phatthalung in the far south of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253923-driver-killed-as-cement-mixer-topples-over-into-pond-at-construction-site/