Will Thailand be ready for the next generation?

by Michael Bridge

 

The world is changing, and it is forcing governments, corporations, and the citizens of the globe rethink how to exist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254965-will-thailand-be-ready-for-the-next-generation/

 

Health Minister says no water splashing on Khaosan Road during Songkran

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health has rejected a request, from businesses on Bangkok’s famed backpacker haven Khaosan Road, to allow water splashing, although other ways to celebrate Thailand’s traditional New Year Songkran are permitted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254967-health-minister-says-no-water-splashing-on-khaosan-road-during-songkran/

 

Social media report on damage of olfactory nerve through deep nasal swab is fake news

 

 

The Anti-Fake News Centre of Thailand has refuted as a fake news a social media report claiming that taking a deep nasal swab, for COVID-19 testing for example, can damage the olfactory nerve.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254968-social-media-report-on-damage-of-olfactory-nerve-through-deep-nasal-swab-is-fake-news/

 

Worries raised over possible fertiliser shortage in Thailand amid war in Ukraine

 

 

Thailand may experience fertiliser shortages in April and May and prices are expected to increase further as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254969-worries-raised-over-possible-fertiliser-shortage-in-thailand-amid-war-in-ukraine/

 

Air Force Considers Plan to Relocate Udon Training Base

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has revealed that it is considering relocating a training base for Thai and Singaporean F-16 fighter jets to Nam Phong Air Base in Khon Kaen province over the next 3-4 years in order to address noise concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254970-air-force-considers-plan-to-relocate-udon-training-base/

 

Shanghai lockdown could impact Thai logistics firms

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The recent city-wide lockdown imposed in Shanghai, a key financial and manufacturing hub of China, will likely have an impact on sentiment of the logistics sector, analysts said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254971-shanghai-lockdown-could-impact-thai-logistics-firms/

 

Thailand to export thousands of tonnes of chicken products to Saudi Arabia as diplomatic ties improve

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand is planning to export 10,000 tonnes of chicken products to Saudi Arabia this year following the resumption of diplomatic and trade ties between the two countries.   

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254972-thailand-to-export-thousands-of-tonnes-of-chicken-products-to-saudi-arabia-as-diplomatic-ties-improve/

 

Surin first province to make COVID endemic on April 1

 

 

SURIN, March 28 (TNA) – Authorities in the northeastern province of Surin plan to make it the first province that declares COVID-19 endemic disease, on April 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254973-surin-first-province to-make-covid-endemic-on-april-1/

 

Low Immunity May Cause Pita’s Repeated COVID Infection

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Low immunity might cause Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to repeatedly contract COVID-19 in about one month, according to the director-general of the Department of Disease Control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254975-low-immunity-may-cause-pita’s-repeated-covid-infection/

 

Navy: Cause of Tanker Fire Still Unknown

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The spokesman of the Royal Thai Navy said the cause of the fire on an oil tanker in the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan province Sunday remained unknown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254976-navy-cause-of-tanker-fire-still-unknown/

 

IKEA to open the fourth store in Thailand

by Gregers Møller 

 

IKEA Thailand via Facebook

 

Last week, the Swedish furniture giant announced the opening of its fourth store in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254977-ikea-to-open-the-fourth-store-in-thailand/

 

It’s a rich man’s world

by Agneta de Bekassy 

 

 

The 2022 MOTOR SHOW at Impact Arena!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254978-it’s-a-rich-man’s-world-the-2022-motor-show-at-impact-arena/

 

Legal pot does not appear to be working for Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party in latest opinion poll

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul intervened after two women were arrested in Khon Kaen for the possession of a cannabis plant leading to an intervention by senior police officers and a message to the ranks of Provincial Police Region 4 to exercise restraint in prosecuting people for possession of cannabis plants for personal use at this time. In a statement following the affair, the deputy prime minister, in strongly worded terms, said that the prosecution of such people in such a situation, given the regulatory and legal changes in train, could amount to bullying.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254979-legal-pot-does-not-appear-to-be-working-for-anutin’s-bhumjaithai-party-in-latest-opinion-poll/

 

Hua Hin and Cha Am Wellness Sandbox set to become ‘Thailand Wellness Coast’

By Online Reporter

 

 

Despite being in its infancy, the ‘Hua Hin and Cha Am Wellness Sandbox’ is already set to be renamed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254980-hua-hin-and-cha-am-wellness-sandbox-set-to-become-‘thailand-wellness-coast’/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 21,678 new coronavirus cases, 78 deaths, 27,183 recoveries

 

File photo

 

Thailand on Tuesday (March 29) reported 22,678 new COVID-19 cases, 27,183 recoveries and 78 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254993-covid-19-thailand-reports-21678-new-coronavirus-cases-78-deaths-27183-recoveries/

 

Songkran exodus: RTP set 5% accident reduction target

 

 

Yesterday the Royal Thai Police's top brass gathered for that perennial question.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254998-songkran-exodus-rtp-set-5-accident-reduction-target/

 

Thai police arrest four men after violent attack of 7-Eleven staffer - mask wearing an issue

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Mob Attack

 

A hoodlum in Ratchaburi in central Thailand went to get his mates when a 7-Eleven staffer in Ratchaburi reminded him to wear a mask in the store to stop Covid spread.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255006-thai-police-arrest-four-men-after-violent-attack-of-7-eleven-staffer-mask-wearing-an-issue/

 

Opinion: No governor candidate is serious about fixing Thailand’s footpaths, just look at their posters

By Erich Parpart

 

 

One of my favorite Facebook pages which I follow for laughs is called “Hey! This is Thailand’s footpath” or “เฮ้ย นี่มันฟุตบาทไทยแลนด์” which has more than 250,000 followers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255008-opinion-no-governor-candidate-is-serious-about-fixing-thailand’s-footpaths-just-look-at-their-posters/

 

Teen got good uni place - but she needs to help mum gather trash to pay for her education

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reporters went to the Pho Thong area of Selaphum in Roi-Et in Thailand's NE region where they met an 18 year old who wants to be going places.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255009-teen-got-good-uni-place-but-she-needs-to-help-mum-gather-trash-to-pay-for-her-education/

Shabu shop hits back with defamation threat against complaining customer

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Case in the offing

 

Daily News reported on the latest drama unfolding online concerning a case at a Shabu restaurant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255010-shabu-shop-hits-back-with-defamation-threat-against-complaining-customer/

 

Villagers spooked as dog finds human skull - police have leads in death of lieutenant's brother

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Killed then concealed in the forest

 

Villagers in Ban Pho Sai in the Phibun Mangsahan police jurisdiction in Ubon Ratchathani, NE Thailand, got a nasty shock when a dog returned from scavenging in a nearby field.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255015-villagers-spooked-as-dog-finds-human-skull-police-have-leads-in-death-of-lieutenants-brother/

 

Up in Smoke: Clarifying Myths About Thailand’s Cannabis Laws

Silk Legal

 

 

Even before the recent moves to decriminalise cannabis, there has been no shortage of myths about Thailand’s supposed liberal attitude to the plant. The hopes and dreams for radical reform have, unfortunately, misled many investors eager to jump into new and lucrative opportunities in Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Nonetheless, many still believe the hype that Thailand has adopted a liberal approach to cannabis and have sunk their fortunes into a business that likely doesn’t exist today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255021-up-in-smoke-clarifying-myths-about-thailand’s-cannabis-laws/

 

Family get shock bill - 40,000 baht for nothing more than paracetamol

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Treated at home so why must I pay?

 

A family in the north east who all tested positive for Covid-19 decided to do the right thing and opt for Home Isolation. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255022-family-get-shock-bill-40000-baht-for-nothing-more-than-paracetamol/

 

Video: Little green snake steals the Naga Show

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Taking up residence

 

A little green snake stole the show at a Ratchaburi temple to pay homage to a Naga.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255024-video-little-green-snake-steals-the-naga-show/

 

Nan Expected to Attract Over 700,000 Visitors This Year: TAT

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Nan provincial office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said it expects the province to be able to attract 700,000 visitors this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255025-nan-expected-to-attract-over-700000-visitors-this-year-tat/

 

 

Deserter or victim of crime? Soldier's mystery disappearance

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News continued to report on the disappearance of a conscript at a camp in Lopburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255027-deserter-or-victim-of-crime-soldiers-mystery-disappearance/

 

Delivery rival stabbed to death outside electrical store - murderer claims self defence

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Bang Plee police and rescue services were called to an area outside an electrical appliances store in Soi Bang Pla 43, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255030-delivery-rival-stabbed-to-death-outside-electrical-store-murderer-claims-self-defence/

 

Lopburi monkeys get a relocation reprieve

 

 

Thai media Thai PBS reported that there are 9,300 wild monkeys in Lopburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255033-lopburi-monkeys-get-a-relocation-reprieve/

 

Tangmo's Mother Don't Want Dr Porntip Now

 

 

BANGKOK, March 29 (TNA) – The mother of late actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong asked a senate committee to exclude its member Dr Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan from its probe into the death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255035-tangmos-mother-dont-want-dr-porntip-now/

 

Public Health Ministry confirms no shortage of Favipiravir in Thailand

 

 

Thailand has a supply of Favipiravir anti-viral medicine which is sufficient to meet domestic demand, confirmed the Public Health Ministry, following a complaint over the drug’s shortage in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255037-public-health-ministry-confirms-no-shortage-of-favipiravir-in-thailand/