THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 24 March 2022

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US Army Commander Visits Thailand to Discuss Cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - General Charles Flynn, Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific, is in Thailand to discuss security cooperation with Royal Thai Army counterparts and a number of senior government officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254564-us-army-commander-visits-thailand-to-discuss-cooperation/

 

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Govt Says Millions Will Benefit From Measures to Ease Fuel Crisis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that its measures to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict will alleviate hardship for the general public, especially low-income families.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254565-govt-says-millions-will-benefit-from-measures-to-ease-fuel-crisis/

 

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DES launches National Environment Information Center

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has established the National Environment Information Center to facilitate the analysis and further development of open databases for environmental information. Particulate matter (PM), temperature, humidity, air pressure, and wind speed are all recorded in the data.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254566-des-launches-national-environment-information-center/

 

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Government to Prioritize National Vaccination Policy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A budget of 14.32 billion baht will be set aside for a five-year public health security policy that uses national vaccination measures to combat current and future diseases.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254567-government-to-prioritize-national-vaccination-policy/

 

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BOT Considers New Investment Rules For Digital Assets

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) assistant governor has revealed the central bank is considering new rules governing subsidiaries of commercial banks’ investments in digital assets, including allowing them to invest up to 3% of their capital in such businesses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254569-bot-considers-new-investment-rules-for-digital-assets/

 

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Festival Goers Asked to Refrain from Splashing Water during Songkran

 

 

BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) asked for cooperation from festival goers to refrain from splashing water and using powder and foam in public places during the Songkran Thai New Year holiday, said Apisamai Srirangson, CCSA spokeswoman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254570-festival-goers-asked-to-refrain-from-splashing-water-during-songkran/

 

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Exports Rise 16.2% in Feb, No Russia-Ukraine Impacts Yet

 

 

NONHABURI, March 24 (TNA) – The value of Thai exports increased by 16.2% year-on-year in February and had not been affected by the Russia-Ukraine war yet, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254571-exports-rise-162-in-feb-no-russia-ukraine-impacts-yet/

 

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Phuket Sandbox Generates 50 Billion Baht for Local Economy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported that the Phuket Sandbox program has generated more than 50 billion baht since its launch in 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254572-phuket-sandbox-generates-50-billion-baht-for-local-economy/

 

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Thailand’s army-run TV channel meets Russian, Ukrainian ambassadors, defends the move

 

 

Thailand’s army-run Channel 5 executives on Thursday met with the Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand, three days after meeting the Russian ambassador to Thailand for cooperation in news coverage, while defending the move, amid criticism that followed the meeting with the former, saying that both meetings are intended to help the channel present balanced news coverage of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict to the Thai audience.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254575-thailand’s-army-run-tv-channel-meets-russian-ukrainian-ambassadors-defends-the-move/

 

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Bank of Thailand announces a ban on using cryptocurrency for goods and services payments, starting April 1st

 

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The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has insisted on a cryptocurrency ban for goods and services payments in Thailand, reasoning that it was not a suitable medium as there was already a current digital payment system (Promptpay).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254576-bank-of-thailand-announces-a-ban-on-using-cryptocurrency-for-goods-and-services-payments-starting-april-1st/

 

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Thailand background checks by Bangkok Investigators

 

 

Forming business agreements or romantic relationships in Thailand can prove to be rewarding and profitable endeavors for many, however, they are not always free from risk. In many cases, it makes sense to perform some type of check or due diligence before committing yourself and deciding to part with money. We feel that the adage “it’s better to be safe than sorry” is relevant in many cases.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254578-thailand-background-checks-by-bangkok-investigators/

 

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Thai actor Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote dies in his sleep at 25-years-old

 

 

Thai actor Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote has died in his sleep at a condominium building in Bangkok on Wednesday, March 23rd. His agency reported the cause of death was heart failure as confirmed by the medical team.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254579-thai-actor-papangkorn-“beam”-lerkchaleampote-dies-in-his-sleep-at-25-years-old/

 

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