THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 26 March 2022

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New ‘Pheu Thai Family’ head wants more experience before becoming PM

 

 

Head of Thailand’s newly created “Pheu Thai Family” concept, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, says that she wants to see regime change in Thailand and that she wants to gain more experience before standing for the post of the country’s prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254670-new-‘pheu-thai-family’-head-wants-more-experience-before-becoming-pm/

 

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Green Light Sought for Water Fights

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Business operators on Khao San Road sought government permission for water fights during the Songkran festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254700-green-light-sought-for-water-fights/

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KResearch cut its GDP prediction due to impacts from Russia-Ukraine War 

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch) slashed their economic growth projection for Thailand down to less than 3 per cent for 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to higher energy and commodity prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254726-kresearch-cut-its-gdp-prediction-due-to-impacts-from-russia-ukraine-war/

 

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Thai exports could be impacted from Russia-Ukraine conflict in coming months, analysts warn

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s exports will likely be impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine from March, after February’s figures show no signs of decline in export value, analysts said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254727-thai-exports-could-be-impacted-from-russia-ukraine-conflict-in-coming-months-analysts-warn/

 

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BOT Starts Issuing 20 Baht Polymer Banknote

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has launched the new 20 Baht polymer banknote.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254728-bot-starts-issuing-20-baht-polymer-banknote/

 

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TAT Discusses Plan to Push for More Tourism in Betong

Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BETONG (NNT) - The Betong Tourism Association has revealed that the organization and businesses in Betong’s tourism sector have discussed a plan to guarantee 60 seats on each Nok Air flight bound for the newly opened airport in exchange for the airline agreeing to reduce round-trip fares from Bangkok to 5,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254729-tat-discusses-plan-to-push-for-more-tourism-in-betong/

 

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China Welcomes Thai Farm Products under “GMP Plus” Scheme

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, China now accepts farm products under Thailand’s “Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Plus” program.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254730-china-welcomes-thai-farm-products-under-“gmp-plus”-scheme/

 

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Thai Airlines Urged to Conduct Inspection of Boeing 737-800

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has said it will notify five Thai airlines that operate Boeing 737-800 aircraft to conduct thorough inspections and closely monitor flight operations following the crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254731-thai-airlines-urged-to-conduct-inspection-of-boeing-737-800/

 

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Marine Department Joins Plan for Electric Boat Services

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Marine Department and the private sector have partnered to operate electric boats on five routes throughout Bangkok and other provinces this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254732-marine-department-joins-plan-for-electric-boat-services/

 

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Wage Committee Proposed to Hold Discussions on Minimum Wage Increase

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Wage Committee is expected to hold a meeting to consider a proposal to increase the daily minimum wage rate due to increased living costs in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254733-wage-committee-proposed-to-hold-discussions-on-minimum-wage-increase/

 

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Finance Minister Expresses Confidence in Thailand’s Fiscal Stability

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has insisted that Thailand retains sufficient fiscal stability to enable the government to expand the economy despite soaring food and oil prices caused by strong demand and the Russia-Ukraine war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254734-finance-minister-expresses-confidence-in-thailand’s-fiscal-stability/

 

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Woman injured after being stabbed by ex-boyfriend in Chonburi following a domestic dispute

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Panapong Humtong

 

Chonburi – A 39-year-old woman has sustained injuries after she was reportedly stabbed by her ex-boyfriend in the Mueang Chonburi district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254736-woman-injured-after-being-stabbed-by-ex-boyfriend-in-chonburi-following-a-domestic-dispute/

 

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Thai authorities to meet Monday for proposal allowing water-splashing activities in tourism heavy areas for Songkran after business owner complaints about ban

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to propose a plan for Songkran celebrations including the permission to splash water at the next meeting of the Communicable Disease Committee on Monday, March 28th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254737-thai-authorities-to-meet-monday-for-proposal-allowing-water-splashing-activities-in-tourism-heavy-areas-for-songkran-after-business-owner-complaints-about-ban/

 

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Pattaya city to follow up on the electrical system development project at the front of Pattaya Central Mall on Beach Road

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

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Pattaya-Yesterday, the Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Khunplume, on his last official day as mayor, assigned his secretary to preside over a meeting to follow up on the electrical system development project at the front of Pattaya Central Pattana Mall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254738-pattaya-city-to-follow-up-on-the-electrical-system-development-project-at-the-front-of-pattaya-central-mall-on-beach-road/

 

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Analysts Warn Regulation Could Affect SCB Bitkub Deal

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Analysts have warned that the Siam Commercial Bank’s investment deal in Bitkub Online might be affected by the recent regulation proposed by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to limit investment by commercial banks in digital asset businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254739-analysts-warn-regulation-could-affect-scb-bitkub-deal/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 26,234 new coronavirus cases, 67 deaths, 20,013 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Saturday (March 26) reported 26,234 new COVID-19 cases, 20,013 recoveries and 67 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254740-covid-19-thailand-reports-26234-new-coronavirus-cases-67-deaths-20013-recoveries/

 

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Police admit to crashing helicopter in NE Thailand - deputy regional commander slightly injured

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A helicopter carrying the Region 3 deputy commander crashed in Surin, NE, Thailand the RTP spokesman has admitted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254743-police-admit-to-crashing-helicopter-in-ne-thailand-deputy-regional-commander-slightly-injured/

 

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The party's over in Nakhon Pathom - 25 arrests at pool villa gathering

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that Region 7 police in Muang District of Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand, raided a drugs party at a pool villa-cum-resort.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254744-the-partys-over-in-nakhon-pathom-25-arrests-at-pool-villa-gathering/

 

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Thailand does the math: Two are dying per hour on the Thai roads

 

 

Thai PBS had a report about the appalling state of the Thai Roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254746-thailand-does-the-math-two-are-dying-per-hour-on-the-thai-roads/

 

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Superstar Lisa's Thai visit: Fanclub puts out some alcohol advice

 

Siam Rath Thai Caption: 'Lisa' and the advertising alcohol drama

 

Siam Rath reported that the visit of Thai superstar Lisa of Blackpink fame to Thailand to celebrate her birthday after being absent from the kingdom for three years was creating much interest. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254748-superstar-lisas-thai-visit-fanclub-puts-out-some-alcohol-advice/

 

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Milk seller tells of harrowing ordeal when caught up in gang violence

 

Daily News Thai Caption: They don't listen

 

Daily News went to Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi to talk to the owner of an all night milk bar who got caught up with interschool and inter tech college gang strife. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254749-milk-seller-tells-of-harrowing-ordeal-when-caught-up-in-gang-violence/

 

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How Klong Dan project gushed from pollution solution to corruption torrent to expensive lesson

 

 

The controversial Klong Dan wastewater treatment project has made headlines at regular intervals over the past three decades. News reports initially described the plant as a solution to water pollution, then the “mother of all corruption cases”, and now an expensive lesson.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254750-how-klong-dan-project-gushed-from-pollution-solution-to-corruption-torrent-to-expensive-lesson/

 

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Car rental thief - she drove off from the airport but never drove back!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: She rented a car....but didn't return it

 

When Sunisa arrived at Mae Fah Luang airport in Chiang Rai she headed for the car rental.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254752-car-rental-thief-she-drove-off-from-the-airport-but-never-drove-back/

 

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Video: Smoking blamed for fire on straw truck in NW Thailand

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police and rescue services responded to a 191 call about a truck carrying bales of straw ablaze on the Mae Sot to Tha Song Yang road in Tak north west Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254753-video-smoking-blamed-for-fire-on-straw-truck-in-nw-thailand/

 

 

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Thailand’s CPF to develop “hybrid” proteins with Future Meat

Charoen Pokphand Foods describes the partnership as a “first-of-its-kind”.

By Simon Harvey

 

 

Thailand’s CPF has entered a partnership with Israeli cultured meat start-up Future Meat Technologies to develop “hybrid” products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254754-thailand’s-cpf-to-develop-“hybrid”-proteins-with-future-meat/

 

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More than 60 illegal Myanmar people arrested in South - they'd paid 150,000 baht each to go to Malaysia

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 150K per head

 

Daily News reported that military, police and protection authorities raided a resort in Hat Yai, Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254755-more-than-60-illegal-myanmar-people-arrested-in-south-theyd-paid-150000-baht-each-to-go-to-malaysia/

 

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Thailand slides down the happiness index - but personal relationships and mutual respect remains strong

 

 

OPINION by Rooster

 

"The Week That Was" started six years ago this week on March 20th 2016 when the site was known as Thaivisa. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254756-thailand-slides-down-the-happiness-index-but-personal-relationships-and-mutual-respect-remains-strong/

 

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Ministries Establish Life-Long Learning Strategies

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Seven ministries have established a cooperative framework to promote life-long learning among the Thai people. The campaign aims to improve people’s livelihoods, in line with the government’s national strategy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254762-ministries-establish-life-long-learning-strategies/

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Songkran Water Splashing Allowed at Certain Festival Venues

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has said water splashing events for this year’s Songkran Festival will be allowed at some venues, but not in open areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254763-songkran-water-splashing-allowed-at-certain-festival-venues/

 

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Health Officials Advise Against Arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR Tests

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests, while also assuring that four COVID vaccine doses are enough for now and there are no plans to administer fifth doses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254764-health-officials-advise-against-arbitrary-atk-and-rt-pcr-tests/