THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 21 March 2022

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Will Thailand’s new chemical castration penalty stop sexual reoffenders?

 

 

Thailand is poised to pass a law that allows the chemical castration of sex criminals in a bid to stop them from reoffending.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254090-will-thailand’s-new-chemical-castration-penalty-stop-sexual-reoffenders/

 

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Businesses on Bangkok’s Khaosan Rd seek easing of restrictions for Songkran

 

 

Tourism-related businesses in Bangkok’s Khaosan area, a favourite destination for backpackers before the COVID-19 pandemic, will consult the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and other agencies about allowing them to hold Songkran celebrations and water splashing events in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254092-businesses-on-bangkok’s-khaosan-rd-seek-easing-of-restrictions-for-songkran/

 

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Thai government urged to restrict exports of maize and soybean meal

 

 

The Thai Feed Mill Association is urging the government to review its policy of allowing the export of maize and soybean meal for animal feed, to ease the shortage of the two products in the domestic market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254093-thai-government-urged-to-restrict-exports-of-maize-and-soybean-meal/

 

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Riding the Train of Wonders

 

A map shows the “Happy Journey with BEM” travel route, which connects Bangkok’s historical and heritage districts. (Photos by Chusri Ngamprasert and Wararat Tumtuti)

 

Bangkok’s Chinatown, or Yaowarat as it is more properly known, along with Rattanakosin island and Thonburi are well-known for their historical sites...

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254094-riding-the-train-of-wonders/

 

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Thai Disease Control Dept insists Favipiravir is effective in treating COVID-19

 

 

The Disease Control Department has asked critics not to undervalue the Favipiravir anti-viral medication, as it insists that the drug is efficacious in the treatment of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254095-thai-disease-control-dept-insists-favipiravir-is-effective-in-treating-covid-19/

 

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Thailand’s Satun border crossing with Malaysia to reopen on April 1st

 

 

After two years of closure, due to the spread of COVID-19 in Thailand and Malaysia, the land border checkpoint in Thailand’s Khuan Don District, of the southern province of Satun, will reopen on April 1st to all cross-border traffic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254096-thailand’s-satun-border-crossing-with-malaysia-to-reopen-on-april-1st/

 

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Bangkok city hall to host no-splash “new normal” Songkran at Central World

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will hold a “new normal” Songkran celebration on April 12th, 13th and 14th, in the plaza in front of Central World shopping mall in the capital’s Ratchaprasong commercial district, but with no splashing of water.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254097-bangkok-city-hall-to-host-no-splash-“new-normal”-songkran-at-central-world/

 

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Labor Ministry Dismisses Rumors About Minimum Wage Raise

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor has dismissed claims on social media of plans to raise the minimum wage to 492 baht, up from 300 baht currently.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254098-labor-ministry-dismisses-rumors-about-minimum-wage-raise/

 

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Finance Ministry to Propose New Living Cost-Cutting Measures

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance is set to propose to the Cabinet a new set of measures to help control rising living costs as fuel prices continue to fluctuate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254099-finance-ministry-to-propose-new-living-cost-cutting-measures/

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Government Urges Venues to Strictly Follow COVID Measures During Songkran

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has resolved to relax COVID restrictions in order to allow Songkran events to be held this year. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha nevertheless warned that venues can still face immediate closures if they fail to comply with disease control measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254100-government-urges-venues-to-strictly-follow-covid-measures-during-songkran/

 

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Medical Sciences Department Says No Deltacron Detected in Thailand

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the discovery of the Deltacron coronavirus hybrid variant in several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and Brazil.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254101-medical-sciences-department-says-no-deltacron-detected-in-thailand/

 

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Commerce Ministry Approves Fertilizer Price Hikes on Case-by-Case Basis

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has approved increases to fertilizer prices on a case-by-case basis in order to alleviate the impact of rising fertilizer production costs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254102-commerce-ministry-approves-fertilizer-price-hikes-on-case-by-case-basis/

 

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Russian tourists significantly drop to Phuket, but Phuket tourist operators say they are excited about projected increase in Indian tourists

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket, Thailand-  A major tour bus marketer revealed that judging from her observation at Phuket Airport, Russian tourists are significantly decreasing, but the good news is, according to her, that more Indian tourists are coming to Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254103-russian-tourists-significantly-drop-to-phuket-but-phuket-tourist-operators-say-they-are-excited-about-projected-increase-in-indian-tourists/

 

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One person dead, one still missing after fishing boat capsizes in Bang Saen area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Mueang Chon Reporter

 

Bang Saen, Saen Suk – A woman was found dead while a man is still missing after a fishing boat capsized in the Bang Saen area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254104-one-person-dead-one-still-missing-after-fishing-boat-capsizes-in-bang-saen-area/

 

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Pattaya business owners relieved after receiving a written reply from the Thai parliament regarding still legally closed entertainment venues

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-  Pattaya business owners were relieved after receiving a written reply from the Thai parliament regarding assistance for business owners affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically those in the bar, pub, nightclub, and entertainment industry that is critical to Pattaya’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254106-pattaya-business-owners-relieved-after-receiving-a-written-reply-from-the-thai-parliament-regarding-still-legally-closed-entertainment-venues/

 

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Overall negative reaction to Thai Covid-19 center meeting, majority of business owners, tourists want much further and faster easing of restrictions

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand-Following a major meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration in Bangkok, March 18th, 2022, the overall reaction online and from business owners has been tepid at best and outright negative at worst.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254107-overall-negative-reaction-to-thai-covid-19-center-meeting-majority-of-business-owners-tourists-want-much-further-and-faster-easing-of-restrictions/

 

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Hua Hin’s Songkran festivities announced – without water fights

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality has announced the schedule for this year’s Songkran celebrations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254108-hua-hin’s-songkran-festivities-announced-–-without-water-fights/

 

 

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COVID-19 restrictions eased in Phetchaburi but not in Prachuap Khiri Khan

ByOnline Reporter

 

Phra Nakhon Khiri, Phetchaburi. File Photo.

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced an easing of restrictions in more than 24 provinces, including Phetchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254109-covid-19-restrictions-eased-in-phetchaburi-but-not-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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World’s richest footballer is playing for a Thai League 1 team

By Online Reporter

 

Faiq Bolkiah. Image: Chonburi FC

 

The world’s richest footballer has signed for Thai League 1 team Chonburi FC, in a bid to resurrect his career.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254110-world’s-richest-footballer-is-playing-for-a-thai-league-1-team/

 

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Would you pay THB25K to watch Liverpool v United in a friendly?

by Michael Bridge

 

English Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool will be meeting in an exhibition match in Bangkok in July.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254114-would-you-pay-thb25k-to-watch-liverpool-v-united-in-a-friendly/

 

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Thailand reports 23,441 new COVID-19 cases, 88 deaths, 23,153 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (March 21) reported 23,441 new COVID-19 cases, 23,153 recoveries and 88 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254117-thailand-reports-23441-new-covid-19-cases-88-deaths-23153-recoveries/

 

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Microsleep again! Thai driver on way home does this to his van

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A Thai driver on his way home in Phayathai told Siam Rath that he experienced "lap nai" - a microsleep.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254127-microsleep-again-thai-driver-on-way-home-does-this-to-his-van/

 

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Rider on 650 cc bike and pillion passenger both dead after collision with drunk van driver

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Phasi Charoen police and rescue services were called to Phutthamonthon Sai 1 just after midnight this morning for a double fatality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254128-rider-on-650-cc-bike-and-pillion-passenger-both-dead-after-collision-with-drunk-van-driver/

 

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Murder suspected as man plowing land finds corpse wrapped in bank's vinyl sign

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a man out plowing land ahead of planting vegetables got out of his tractor when he saw a mysterious vinyl sign on the land. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254133-murder-suspected-as-man-plowing-land-finds-corpse-wrapped-in-banks-vinyl-sign/

 

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Belgian expat in Cha Am uses his entrepreneurial spirit to make craft gin and chocolate

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

Ronny De Wolf. Image by Patrick Jacobs

 

Amid strict regulation and fierce competition, a Belgian expat in Cha Am is showing true entrepreneurial spirit having opened his own craft alcohol distillery and chocolate making facility.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254138-belgian-expat-in-cha-am-uses-his-entrepreneurial-spirit-to-make-craft-gin-and-chocolate/

 

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Heavy Rain Warning Issued

 

 

BANGKOK, March 21 (TNA) – The Meteorological Department issued a warning on tropical depression over the Bay of Bengal, which would cause very heavy rain in the western coast of the southern region on March 21 and 22.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254139-heavy-rain-warning-issued/

 

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Thaksin's daughter could become Thailand's next prime minister as Shinawatra's set for comeback

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath have suggested that Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra might be a candidate for Thailand's next PM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254140-thaksins-daughter-could-become-thailands-next-prime-minister-as-shinawatras-set-for-comeback/

 

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Seven injured as Bangkok bound tour bus overturns on Friendship Highway in Korat

 

 

INN reported that four women and 3 men were injured after a tour bus from Mukhdahan bound for Bangkok overturned on Mitraphap (Friendship) Highway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254142-seven-injured-as-bangkok-bound-tour-bus-overturns-on-friendship-highway-in-korat/ 

 

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Opposition leader calls on government to do more to reduce fuel prices

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party on Monday called on the government to do more to combat inflation and curb energy prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254143-opposition-leader-calls-on-government-to-do-more-to-reduce-fuel-prices/

 

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Rain - and drink - to blame as media reports two lucky escapes in pick-up accidents

 

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77kaoded reported on two pick-up accidents at the weekend in which the drivers walked away without a scratch.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254146-rain-and-drink-to-blame-as-media-reports-two-lucky-escapes-in-pick-up-accidents/