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

 

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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/

 

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

 

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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/

 

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

 

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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/

 

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Bangkok administration urged to manage its own educational system

 

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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/

 

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

 

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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/

 

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Government Expresses Concern Over Dengue Fever and Summer Thunderstorms

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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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/

 

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BOT Plans Rules on Virtual Banks and Open Banking

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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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/

 

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Study Finds Contracting COVID-19 Increases Risk of Diabetes

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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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/

 

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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.

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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/

 

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

By Adam Judd

 

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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/

 

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

By Nop Meechukhun

 

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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/

 

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

By Adam Judd

 

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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/

 

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

By Adam Judd

 

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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/

 

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

By Nop Meechukhun

 

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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/

 

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Widespread damage from severe hail storm in NE Thailand

 

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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/

 

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

 

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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/

 

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

By Cod Satrusayang

 

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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/

 

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Government Urges Provinces to Prepare for Songkran Travelers

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

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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/

 

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