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webfact · March 18, 2022

Thailand drops pre-departure RT-PCR tests for overseas arrivals, allows Songkran celebrations

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has agreed to cancel the requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR tests for international arrivals, effective from April 1st, and is to allow some celebrations to take place during the Songkran festival in mid-April, according to CCSA Spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253975-thailand-drops-pre-departure-rt-pcr-tests-for-overseas-arrivals-allows-songkran-celebrations/

webfact · March 18, 2022

Government Expresses Readiness to Handle Covid-19 Variants

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is prepared to handle any Covid-19 variants including the newly emerged Deltacron variant.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253950-government-expresses-readiness-to-handle-covid-19-variants/

webfact · March 18, 2022

Cheap accommodation on Samui arranged for stranded Russian, Ukrainian tourists

Low-cost accommodation on Samui Island has been arranged for the many Russian and Ukrainian tourists stranded in Thailand due to the war in Ukraine.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253943-cheap-accommodation-on-samui-arranged-for-stranded-russian-ukrainian-tourists/

webfact · March 18, 2022

New leader elected for Thai Economic Party

The Thai Economic Party elected Gen. Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya as its party leader and Thammanat Prompao as its secretary-general at a general assembly held yesterday (Friday).

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253986-new-leader-elected-for-thai-economic-party/

webfact · March 18, 2022

Bangkok retains ‘Best City’ title in DestinAsian magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

Phuket and Ko Samui named among ‘Best Islands’, Suvarnabhumi Airport among ‘Best Airports’.

TAT Newsroom

Bangkok, 18 March, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok continues to be one of the best loved cities for tourists the world over, with the latest Readers’ Choice Awards – this time from DestinAsian magazine – again presenting the Thai capital with the title of ‘Best City’.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253987-bangkok-retains-‘best-city’-title-in-destinasian-magazine’s-2022-readers’-choice-awards/

webfact · March 18, 2022

General Election could be called by the PM before the end of May according to political insiders

by Joseph O' Connor

Speculation is mounting that Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha’s hand may be forced to act before May 22nd to successfully cut off the passage of organic voting laws and also avoid defeat in a no-confidence vote against the government. This comes as his arch-foe, politically speaking, Captain Thamanat Prompow was selected to a leadership position of the New Economics Party at its Extraordinary General Meeting on Friday in Bangkok (inset bottom right) and also with signs of increasing restlessness within the Bhumjaithai Party led by leader Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (inset top left) which is hoping that any new election will see it gain ground and emerge as one of Thailand’s biggest parties.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253988-general-election-could-be-called-by-the-pm-before-the-end-of-may-according-to-political-insiders/

webfact · March 18, 2022

Is Thailand ready for the digital economy?

Author: Juthathip Jongwanich, Thammasat University

Over the past decade, Thailand has made extraordinary progress in its transformation towards the digital economy. A number of indicators of digital infrastructure and accessibility have shown some improvement for large segments of the population. Thailand’s e-commerce market is one of the fastest growing in Southeast Asia where gross online merchandise value grew by 68 per cent in 2021 and is expected to expand by 14 per cent between 2021 and 2025.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253989-is-thailand-ready-for-the-digital-economy/

webfact · March 18, 2022

British Ambassador to Thailand joined the opening ceremony of Ex Panther Gold 21

This Ex Panther Gold 21 joint collaboration will provide an opportunity for the two defence establishments to deepen their military ties through sharing experiences and lessons from previous deployments.

From: British Embassy Bangkok

Published 18 March 2022

On 14th March, H.E. Mr. Mark Gooding, British Ambassador to Thailand, and General Supachok Tawatpeerachai, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, presided over the opening ceremony of Ex Panther Gold 21 at the 3rd Army Area in Phetchabun province. The bilateral exercise aims to develop capabilities and understanding in training processes and infantry tactics between the UK and Thailand.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253990-british-ambassador-to-thailand-joined-the-opening-ceremony-of-ex-panther-gold-21/

webfact · March 18, 2022

WHO Director-General's keynote speech at the Thailand International Health Expo 2022 - 17 March 2022

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Your Excellency Anutin Charnvirakul,

Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong,

Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends,

Sawadee krab.

Just over two years ago, I said that the global spread of COVID-19 could be characterised as a pandemic.

Full speech: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253991-who-director-generals-keynote-speech-at-the-thailand-international-health-expo-2022-17-march-2022/

webfact · March 19, 2022

COVID-19: Thailand reports 25,804 new coronavirus cases, 87 deaths, 18,801 recoveries

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Thailand on Saturday (March 19) reported 25,804 new COVID-19 cases, 18,801 recoveries and 87 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253995-covid-19-thailand-reports-25804-new-coronavirus-cases-87-deaths-18801-recoveries/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Thai woman's blood letting story in Cambodia at hands of Chinese gang was just a pack of lies

Picture: Thai Rath

A Thai woman who caused a sensation in the media with a lurid tale of have her blood extracted by a Chinese gang in Cambodia was lying all along.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253997-thai-womans-blood-letting-story-in-cambodia-at-hands-of-chinese-gang-was-just-a-pack-of-lies/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Pattaya police chief "helping tourists' peace of mind" with "Happy Water drugs bust

Picture: Siam Rath

Pattaya police led by the chief Pol Col Kulachart Kulachai with drugs cops raided a drugs party in a pool villa in central Pattaya yesterday.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253998-pattaya-police-chief-helping-tourists-peace-of-mind-with-happy-water-drugs-bust/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Staff react as electrical fire threatens noodle shop in downtown Sriracha

Picture: Daily News

Police and fire services were called to the Yuba t-junction on the Sriracha Nakhon Road yesterday as an electrical fire took hold in downtown Sriracha, Chonburi.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253999-staff-react-as-electrical-fire-threatens-noodle-shop-in-downtown-sriracha/

webfact · March 19, 2022

BMW bursts into flames on tollway inbound to Bangkok - driver left to watch his 11 year old car burn

Picture: Daily News

Highway fire services were called after a BMW 320i burst into flames inbound on the tollway from Chonburi to Bangkok in the Bang Saothong area of Samut Prakan, KM 21.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254002-bmw-bursts-into-flames-on-tollway-inbound-to-bangkok-driver-left-to-watch-his-11-year-old-car-burn/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Thai Roads: The carnage continues with 3,145 dead 'at scene' so far this year

Picture: Daily News

Daily News continued their campaign to raise awareness about the appalling carnage on the Thai roads.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254003-thai-roads-the-carnage-continues-with-3145-dead-at-scene-so-far-this-year/

webfact · March 19, 2022

70 million baht in pirated brand name cosmetics seized in Bangkok raid

Thai consumer protection police and FDA officials armed with a warrant issued by the Phrakhanong court raided a house in Suan Luang, Bangkok, where they found 70 million baht's worth of pirated brand name cosmetics.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254004-70-million-baht-in-pirated-brand-name-cosmetics-seized-in-bangkok-raid/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Video: Drink, drugs and mental health: Another appalling attack on a mother highlights Thailand's issues

Sanook Thai Caption: Mum attacked for money

It has been a bad week for attacks by children on their parents in Thailand, notes ASEAN NOW.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254007-video-drink-drugs-and-mental-health-another-appalling-attack-on-a-mother-highlights-thailands-issues/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Video: Fears that gangs exploiting children have moved from Pattaya to Bang Saen

Sanook Thai Caption: Assault on child hawking goods

An nasty video doing the rounds of Thai social media and causing much comment has led to claims that gangs exploiting children are moving in on the Thai resort of Bang Saen.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254010-video-fears-that-gangs-exploiting-children-have-moved-from-pattaya-to-bang-saen/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Autopsy called after death of popular old elephant affectionately called "Granny Kate"

Vets were called after a popular old elephant known as "Yai Kate" or Granny Kate collapsed in the Ang Rue Nai wildlife sanctuary in Chachoengsao province, reported Thai PBS.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254011-autopsy-called-after-death-of-popular-old-elephant-affectionately-called-granny-kate/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Unidentified rider seriously injured after crashing his motorbike into a trailer truck in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

Chonburi – An unidentified driver has sustained severe injuries after he crashed his motorbike into a parked trailer truck in the Phan Thong district earlier this week.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254013-unidentified-rider-seriously-injured-after-crashing-his-motorbike-into-a-trailer-truck-in-chonburi/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Security camera catches Chonburi pickup truck driver taking up two lanes before colliding and seriously injuring teenage motorcyclist

By Goong Nang(GN)

PHOTO : Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

Chonburi - Footage from a security camera showed a bronze, gray pickup truck seemingly driving in both street lanes before colliding with a motorcyclist who was driving in his lane yesterday, March 18th, 2022.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254014-security-camera-catches-chonburi-pickup-truck-driver-taking-up-two-lanes-before-colliding-and-seriously-injuring-teenage-motorcyclist/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Famous Thai singer and songwriter ‘Aed Carabao’ composes song, urging government to ditch all Covid-19 restrictions like the UK and “move on” now

By Nop Meechukhun

Bangkok – Famous singer/songwriter Yuenyong Opakul, better known by his stage name ‘Aed Carabao’, had released a new song Thursday, March 17th, named “Let Go of Covid” (literal title, video below) as a message to the government to express people’s hardship and urge the government to relax the measures.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254015-famous-thai-singer-and-songwriter-‘aed carabao’-composes-song-urging-government-to-ditch-all-covid-19-restrictions-like-the-uk-and-“move-on”-now/

webfact · March 19, 2022

Pattaya City to organize the “Morning Drip 2022” event for coffee lovers on the first Sunday of every month

By Goong Nang(GN)

Pattaya - Pattaya City, in collaboration with the Cafe & Bistro Club Pattaya/Chonburi and other relevant officials, planned to hold the “Morning Drip” event on the first Sunday of every month through September.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254016-pattaya-city-to-organize-the-“morning-drip-2022”-event-for-coffee-lovers-on-the-first-sunday-of-every-month/