Will tourism in Thailand bounce back from Covid differently?

by Michael Bridge

 

Thailand will never lose its charm with fabulous beaches, temples, cultures, and mouthwatering food.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254837-will-tourism-in-thailand-bounce-back-from-covid-differently/

 

Crew member dies and 3 injured in oil tanker explosion on Chao Phraya River

 

 

A member of the crew of an oil tanker died and three others were injured in an explosion yesterday afternoon (Sunday) on the Chao Phraya River, as the tanker was mooring to unload oil at the Bangchak depot in Phra Khanong district of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254839-crew-member-dies-and-3-injured-in-oil-tanker-explosion-on-chao-phraya-river/

 

Mukdahan anti-corruption watchdog has reservations over budget to repair “fancy” lamp posts and weir

 

 

The Mukdahan provincial office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has expressed reservations over a provincial civil works and town planning officeproposal to secure 40-million baht to repair damaged “fancy”lamp posts, a weir and a wind-powered water storage tank in the municipal area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254840-mukdahan-anti-corruption-watchdog-has-reservations-over-budget-to-repair-“fancy”-lamp-posts-and-weir/

 

Police impound 3 trucks of Chinese-made COVID test kits bound for Cambodia

 

 

Thai police stopped three pickup trucks today (Sunday), loaded with Chinese-made rapid antigen test kits, as they were heading for Cambodia via a border crossing in the eastern province of Sa Kaeo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254841-police-impound-3-trucks-of-chinese-made-covid-test-kits-bound-for-cambodia/

 

Move Forward party leader most popular candidate for prime minister – NIDA Poll

 

 

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has taken the lead as the candidate most favoured by the public as the next Thai prime minister, according to the latest opinion survey conducted by NIDA Poll.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254842-move-forward-party-leader-most-popular-candidate-for-prime-minister-–-nida-poll/

 

Bangkok administration urged to manage its own educational system

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) should be independent of the Ministry of Education in the management of primary education in Bangkok, said Prof. Dr. Somphong Chitradub, a board advisor of the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), at a panel discussion jointly held Saturday by the EEF and Thai PBS. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254843-bangkok-administration-urged-to-manage-its-own-educational-system/

 

15 students involved in recent fatal hazing ritual at Thai university expelled

 

 

The Rajamangala University of Technology Isan-Nakhon Ratchasima has decided to expel 15 second-year students, after finding that they organised an illegal hazing ritual, after which a first-year student died.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254844-15-students-involved-in-recent-fatal-hazing-ritual-at-thai-university-expelled/

 

Government Expresses Concern Over Dengue Fever and Summer Thunderstorms

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has expressed concern over seasonal dengue fever and other risks that come with summer thunderstorms this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254845-government-expresses-concern-over-dengue-fever-and-summer-thunderstorms/

 

BOT Plans Rules on Virtual Banks and Open Banking

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said it is planning new policy guidelines for the banking sector, including virtual banks and open banking, for later this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254846-bot-plans-rules-on-virtual-banks-and-open-banking/

 

Public Reminded to Wait Until June 9 Before Growing Cannabis at Home

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

  

BANGKOK (NNT) - An academic conference on medical cannabis has been launched in Bueng Kan for audiences in the Mekong River provinces. The Ministry of Public Health is meanwhile reminding people that growing cannabis at home will only be permitted from June 9 onward.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254847-public-reminded-to-wait-until-june-9-before-growing-cannabis-at-home/

 

Study Finds Contracting COVID-19 Increases Risk of Diabetes

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - New information now points to Long COVID increasing the risk of diabetes, on top of earlier reported neurological issues. A researcher at the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) explained the recent finding, which was reported in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254848-study-finds-contracting-covid-19-increases-risk-of-diabetes/

 

February Exports See Over 16% Growth

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s export sector saw substantial growth of 16.2% in February, with the Ministry of Commerce now working closely with private businesses to manage the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254849-february-exports-see-over-16-growth/

 

TAT showcases digital transformation of Thai tourism at Global Tourism Forum 2022

Showcasing Thailand’s innovation approach on digital tourism that aims to benefit both tourism businesses and tourists.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Dubai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented Thailand’s innovation approach on digital tourism in line with key strategies under the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ tourism campaign at the Global Tourism Forum (GTF) 2022: Dubai Blockchain for Travel, which was held 27 March.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254850-tat-showcases-digital-transformation-of-thai-tourism-at-global-tourism-forum-2022/

 

Elderly American man found deceased in Pattaya condo with plastic bag over his head, police investigating

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-An eighty-year-old American man was found deceased in a Pattaya condo this evening with a bag over his head and Pattaya police are investigating.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254851-elderly-american-man-found-deceased-in-pattaya-condo-with-plastic-bag-over-his-head-police-investigating/

 

Local Somtam female vendor killed, husband seriously injured in hit-and-run accident in Pattaya area

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Pattaya, Chonburi – A female Somtam vendor was killed instantly while her husband was seriously injured after being involved in a hit and run by a sedan in the Banglamung area during the early hours of this morning, March 27th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254852-local-somtam-female-vendor-killed-husband-seriously-injured-in-hit-and-run-accident-in-pattaya-area/

 

Update: Pattaya police says tourist injured in altercation in front of Soi 5 “restaurant” fell, was extremely intoxicated and aggressive

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya police have provided an update to TPN media regarding a popular story this morning about a foreign tourist who was involved in an altercation in front of a lounge and restaurant on Pratumnak Soi 5.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254854-update-pattaya-police-says-tourist-injured-in-altercation-in-front-of-soi-5-“restaurant”-fell-was-extremely-intoxicated-and-aggressive/

 

Update: Pattaya police to request permanent closure for “restaurant” caught allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules and open late

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya police spoke with TPN media and other local reporters this afternoon, Sunday, March 27th, 2022, regarding the results of a raid on a local “restaurant” early this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254855-update-pattaya-police-to-request-permanent-closure-for-“restaurant”-caught-allegedly-breaking-covid-19-rules-and-open-late/

 

Thai Government spokesperson, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchan, tests positive for Covid-19

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – Thai Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana announced that he tested positive for the Covid-19 Coronavirus with the RT-PCR method, March 27th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254856-thai-government-spokesperson-thanakorn-wangboonkongchan-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

 

5 times Blackpink’s Lisa proved she’s Thailand’s unofficial princess

 

Blackpink’s Lisa delighted fans back home when she dropped her Thai-inspired music video for Lalisa. Photo: @sooyaaa___/Instagram

 

● The Lalisa star wore a Swarovski-studded Thai-inspired outfit complete with pointed gold headdress for her first solo music video – and fans were in raptures

 

● When she mentioned the meatball vendors in her hometown of Buriram, they saw a 1,000 per cent spike in sales – now one stall is giving away free food on her birthday as a thank you

 

Ji Won Chung

 

Blackpink’s Lisa flew back to Thailand for the first time in almost three years recently, and fans were overjoyed to learn that she’d be spending her birthday there. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254859-5-times-blackpink’s-lisa-proved-she’s-thailand’s-unofficial-princess/

 

Opinion: American and western arrogance will lose this region to China’s influence

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

There have been many editorials on the pages of this outlet dedicated to countering, exposing, and shedding light on China’s increasing influence in South East Asia and the Asia Pacific region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254867-opinion-american-and-western-arrogance-will-lose-this-region-to-china’s-influence/

 

Thailand reports 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 81 deaths, 25,753 recoveries

 

File photo

 

Thailand on Monday (March 28) reported 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 25,753 recoveries and 81 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254869-thailand-reports-24635-new-covid-19-cases-81-deaths-25753-recoveries/

 

Widespread damage from severe hail storm in NE Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported severe damage to property and power lines after a powerful storm accompanied by hail stones hit large swathes of north eastern Thailand at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254872-widespread-damage-from-severe-hail-storm-in-ne-thailand/

 

78 partygoers arrested in Bangkok - 33 test positive for drugs

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Complaints from residents about noise and vehicles coming and going led to a police raid in Thung Khru, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254874-78-partygoers-arrested-in-bangkok-33-test-positive-for-drugs/

 

Top doc's advice to prevent Covid spread - toilet cleaner

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Use toilet cleaner

 

Thailand's top virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan went on his Facebook page to advise people to use toilet cleaner in the fight to contain  Covid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254876-top-docs-advice-to-prevent-covid-spread-toilet-cleaner/

 

Golf caddy tells of horrific acid attack by former husband 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254892-golf-caddy-tells-of-horrific-acid-attack-by-former-husband/

 

Two dead, one injured as motorcycles collide at Bangkok intersection

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Sai Mai police and rescue services responded to an accident on Pahonyothin Road inbound at the Phlathikarn Intersection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254895-two-dead-one-injured-as-motorcycles-collide-at-bangkok-intersection/

 

Thailand-Malaysia land border entry SOPs guarantee public health, says Songkhla deputy governor

 

A sign is seen at the Malaysia-Thailand border at Padang Besar. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

 

SONGKHLA, March 27 — The reopening of two Thailand-Malaysia land border gates on April 1 will comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that the safety and health of tourists and locals are always protected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254899-thailand-malaysia-land-border-entry-sops-guarantee-public-health-says-songkhla-deputy-governor/

 

TRUE-DTAC merger likely to be given green light, says government source

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thai regulators are “very likely” to approve a merger deal between True Corporation and Total Access Communication but may run into opposition from the current Minister of Digital Economy, a government insider told Thai Enquirer on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254901-true-dtac-merger-likely-to-be-given-green-light-says-government-source/

 

Thailand Eyes Becoming Regional EV Manufacturing Hub

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has indicated its intentions to position Thailand as a regional manufacturing base for electric vehicles (EVs), with tax cuts and other measures rolling out to attract more investments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254902-thailand-eyes-becoming-regional-ev-manufacturing-hub/

 

Government Urges Provinces to Prepare for Songkran Travelers

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has asked provincial authorities to roll out health and safety measures ahead of the upcoming Songkran Festival, as many people are expected to travel during this period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254903-government-urges-provinces-to-prepare-for-songkran-travelers/