THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 2 April 2022

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Thailand-Malaysia border crossings reopen after two years

 

 

Land border checkpoints between Thailand and Malaysia have reopened today (Friday), after being closed for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255424-thailand-malaysia-border-crossings-reopen-after-two-years/

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Thailand’s Juangroongruangkit family defends controversial land deal

 

 

Thai Summit Group President Somporn Juangroongruangkit has asked for fairness from the public over the negative image projected of the family after the Land Department revoked 59 “nor sor 3 kor” land ownership certificates on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255423-thailand’s-juangroongruangkit-family-defends-controversial-land-deal/

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Loss-ridden insurance providers get licenses revoked after massive COVID claims

 

 

Thailand’s Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has revoked the business licenses of two financially-troubled Thai insurance companies, Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, effective today (Friday), following a massive amount of COVID-19 claims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255458-loss-ridden-insurance-providers-get-licenses-revoked-after-massive-covid-claims/

 

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Alleged kidnappers revealed as Thai police

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The alleged kidnappers of a Thai man and his family last month were identified as police officers, according to authorities. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255459-alleged-kidnappers-revealed-as-thai-police/

 

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Analysis/Opinion: Pressure is on Thai Government from all directions to drop and ease Covid-19 restrictions but it won’t happen yet. Here is why.

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand-  It seems like every day another organization, association, group, business, or something similar is in the news suggesting/demanding/asking for the Thai Government to lift or ease Covid-19 restrictions, especially Test and Go and Thailand Pass.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255460-analysisopinion-pressure-is-on-thai-government-from-all-directions-to-drop-and-ease-covid-19-restrictions-but-it-won’t-happen-yet-here-is-why/

 

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Phuket immigration assisted 1,800 Ukrainian and Russian tourists last month with travel issues

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Phuket – Phuket immigration officer spokespeople revealed over 1,800 Ukrainian and Russian tourists came to receive aid during the month of March, most with travel-related issues due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255461-phuket-immigration-assisted-1800-ukrainian-and-russian-tourists-last-month-with-travel-issues/

 

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Thailand, southern rebels agree on 40-day Ramadan peace initiative

Muzliza Mustafa, Nisha David and Mariyam Ahmad
Kuala Lumpur and Pattani, Thailand

 

Anas Abdulrahman, the head of the peace talks panel for the BRN, a southern Thai separatist rebel group, speaks at a press conference at a hotel near Kuala Lumpur, April 1, 2022.  S. Mahfuz/BenarNews

 

The warring sides in Thailand’s Deep South conflict agreed to a 40-day pause in violence to cover Ramadan and, in a first, unarmed rebels will be allowed to visit their families during the holy month, officials said after the latest peace talks hosted by Malaysia wrapped up Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255462-thailand-southern-rebels-agree-on-40-day-ramadan-peace-initiative/

 

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Thailand expects to expand exports to China: Deputy PM

Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia

 

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BANGKOK (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said his country hoped to further expand exports to China building on solid bilateral trade cooperation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255463-thailand-expects-to-expand-exports-to-china-deputy-pm/

 

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Singaporeans gatecrash wedding in Thailand after mistaking venue for a restaurant

BySCHERMAINE CHOO | ASIAONE

 

Dilan Lau (in middle) carrying a bag of crackers and posing with some of the friendly locals from the wedding reception. PHOTO: Dilan Lau

 

A group of five Singaporeans on a motorcycle road trip in Thailand chanced upon what they thought was a restaurant in Chiang Mai on Wednesday (March 30) at around 12.30pm. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255464-singaporeans-gatecrash-wedding-in-thailand-after-mistaking-venue-for-a-restaurant/

 

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Thai-China Submarine Deal Runs Aground on EU Arms Embargo

Zsombor Peter

 

Bangkok Thailand

 

BANGKOK — China has paused construction of an attack submarine earmarked for Thailand’s navy following Germany’s refusal to export the top-end engines the plans call for, a Thai naval official confirmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255466-thai-china-submarine-deal-runs-aground-on-eu-arms-embargo/

 

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Prachuap’s convict car wash helps inmates wanting a squeaky clean start

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan prison has launched ‘Car Care Prison’ in a bid to provide opportunities for offenders looking to make a squeaky clean start.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255467-prachuap’s-convict-car-wash-helps-inmates-wanting-a-squeaky-clean-start/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 28,029 new coronavirus cases, 96 deaths, 23,352 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Saturday (April 2) reported 28,029 new COVID-19 cases, 23,352 recoveries and 96 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255471-covid-19-thailand-reports-28029-new-coronavirus-cases-96-deaths-23352-recoveries/

 

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American swindler arrested in Nana - he preyed on foreigners living in Thailand

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Three million baht swindler

 

The Economic Crime Division police acting on orders from Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phiridech served an arrest warrant on a 37 year old American man who Daily News named only as "Matthew".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255472-american-swindler-arrested-in-nana-he-preyed-on-foreigners-living-in-thailand/

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Neighbor set on fire by rival - he staggers to a muddy pond to douse the flames

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Sakhla police in Samut Prakan and Ruam Katanyu Rescue services were called to a house in Phra Samut Chedi district after reports that a man had thrown gasoline over his neighbor and ignited it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255474-neighbor-set-on-fire-by-rival-he-staggers-to-a-muddy-pond-to-douse-the-flames/

 

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Old man and youngster go live on Facebook smoking ganja in Thailand - they're both arrested

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Smoking ganja live

 

Police in Thailand soon had two men under lock and key after they went on Facebook live to smoke weed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255475-old-man-and-youngster-go-live-on-facebook-smoking-ganja-in-thailand-theyre-both-arrested/

 

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Vinegar the message as Chiang Mai vets train Koh Samui folk about threat of box jellyfish

 

Caption: Use vinegar ONLY!

 

Daily News reported that nine species of potentially harmful jellyfish have been found since 2019 in 23 provinces. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255483-vinegar-the-message-as-chiang-mai-vets-train-koh-samui-folk-about-threat-of-box-jellyfish/

 

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Big Joke called in to investigate death of Myanmar sailor found in 1000 liter drum

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

SURAT THANI - The big guns of the RTP went into bat for a foreign sailor found in a plastic drum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255485-big-joke-called-in-to-investigate-death-of-myanmar-sailor-found-in-1000-liter-drum/

 

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Anutin continues his NE ganja tour, as April Fool is put to one side

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that Thailand's biggest proponent of legalizing marijuana - health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul - opened a symposium in Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255486-anutin-continues-his-ne-ganja-tour-as-april-fool-is-put-to-one-side/

 

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No escape! Former security guard at hospital attacks doctor in lift - he's soon in police custody

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on an attack in an elevator of a Thai doctor who is eight months pregnant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255489-no-escape-former-security-guard-at-hospital-attacks-doctor-in-lift-hes-soon-in-police-custody/

 

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Phuket man scoops 18 million on the national lottery - thanks to his Chevy!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A Phuket man has his number plate on his Chevrolet to thank for winning big in the state lottery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255492-phuket-man-scoops-18-million-on-the-national-lottery-thanks-to-his-chevy/

 

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Thai Durians Approved for Export to China

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai durians can now be exported to China, owing to continued efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to work with farmers and merchants in ensuring that the fruit, known for its distinct and persistent fragrance, passes safety and hygiene requirements.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255496-thai-durians-approved-for-export-to-china/

 

 

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Meet Nong Kang Waen, the new tourism mascot for Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials have unveiled a new mascot to help promote tourism in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255497-meet-nong-kang-waen-the-new-tourism-mascot-for-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

 

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‘TAT/TG Amazing New Chapters Mega FAM Trip’ showcases Chiang Mai and Phuket

Major TAT-organised trip aimed at updating travel agent and media participants from Asia and South Pacific on new tourism offerings with Thailand now open to international tourists.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Chiang Mai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has organised the ‘TAT/TG Amazing New Chapters Mega FAM Trip’ in which some 80 travel agents, media, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) from around Asia and the South Pacific are being introduced to new tourism products and services on offer in Chiang Mai and Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255498-‘tattg-amazing-new-chapters-mega-fam-trip’-showcases-chiang-mai-and-phuket/

 

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Biden nominates a career diplomat to serve in Thailand

 

The US flag is reflected on the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, on March 1, 2022, ahead of US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address from the US Capitol (rear). (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)

 

The White House announced today (Saturday) that Robert F. Godec, a career diplomat, is to be the next ambassador to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255499-biden-nominates-a-career-diplomat-to-serve-in-thailand/

 

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Prolonged Ukraine war to see Thai inflation at 6.3%, a stalled economy and a possible downgrade

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Senior Vice President at Siam Commercial Bank, Yanyong Thaicharoen, this week, revealed that the bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre predicts inflation in Thailand to reach 6.3% this year if the war in Ukraine is prolonged, driven by heightened crude oil prices. The bank predicts the economy to grow by 2.7% although economic uncertainty is growing. Downside risks are also manifesting with a dip in consumer expenditure and private investment in February as well as a flight of capital from the kingdom’s bond market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255502-prolonged-ukraine-war-to-see-thai-inflation-at-63-a-stalled-economy-and-a-possible-downgrade/

 

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to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 4 April 2022
https://aseannow.com/topic/1255569-thailand-live-monday-4-april-2022/