THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 April 2022

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Can the Thai hospitality sector survive 2022?

by Michael Bridge

 

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Thailand is now the most searched-for destination in the world on travel according to giant Agoda’s search engine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255568-can-the-thai-hospitality-sector-survive-2022/

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Thailand confirms accurate reporting of positive COVID-19 antigen tests

 

 

The Department of Disease Control has refuted a suggestion that it has been distorting the number of daily COVID-19 cases, identified using rapid antigen tests, to give an impression that there are fewer infections in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255570-thailand-confirms-accurate-reporting-of-positive-covid-19-antigen-tests/

 

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Bangkok gubernatorial candidates wooing voters with park project

 

 

Adding more green areas or public parks to Bangkok is one of the policies being promoted by several candidates in the Bangkok gubernatorial race.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255571-bangkok-gubernatorial-candidates-wooing-voters-with-park-project/

 

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Thai police seek third arrest in investigation of TV actress 'Tangmo’s' death

 

 

The Nonthaburi provincial court issued a warrant for the arrest of a friend of the late TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, Saturday for alleged negligence leading to the death of another.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255572-thai-police-seek-third-arrest-in-investigation-of-tv-actress-tangmo’s-death/

 

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Unusual high pressure system from China brings summer chill to parts of Thailand

 

 

People in Bangkok and most other parts of the country woke up Sunday morning feeling as if they are in the middle of the cold season, instead of what is usually the hottest month of the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255573-unusual-high-pressure-system-from-china-brings-summer-chill-to-parts-of-thailand/

 

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Bangkok’s Khaosan Road businesses drop plans for Songkran celebrations

 

 

Business owners in the Khaosan area of Bangkok have decided to cancel plans for Songkran celebrations this year, citing the multiple restrictions with which they would have to comply.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255574-bangkok’s-khaosan-road-businesses-drop-plans-for-songkran-celebrations/

 

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Mind the gap: Bangkok’s generational divide shaping governor election

 

 

Bangkok’s generation gap is set to play a big role when voters cast their ballots in the first governor election in nine years on May 22. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255575-mind-the-gap-bangkok’s-generational-divide-shaping-governor-election/

 

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Covid-19 lockdowns drive surge in online child sexual exploitation and abuse

 

 

The number of children aged 12-17 who fell victim to online child sexual exploitation and abuse last year surged to about 400,000, according to the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255576-covid-19-lockdowns-drive-surge-in-online-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse/

 

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Third suspect in the death of Thai TV actress Nida surrenders to police

 

 

The third suspect in the investigation into the death of TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, surrendered to Nonthaburi police this afternoon (Sunday) to acknowledge a charge of negligence resulting in Nida’s death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255572-thai-police-seek-third-arrest-in-investigation-of-tv-actress-tangmo’s-death/?do=findComment&comment=17285328

 

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Government Signals Concern Over Infectious Waste Management

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has expressed concern over the management of infectious waste from items associated with COVID-19 prevention. Relevant agencies are urged to properly and efficiently dispose of waste in order to ensure public safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255577-government-signals-concern-over-infectious-waste-management/

 

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BOT Says Economy Still Recovering Despite Rising Inflation

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said the Kingdom’s economic activity in March came under pressure from rising coronavirus infections and higher inflation driven by increasing energy prices, following a recovery in the previous month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255578-bot-says-economy-still-recovering-despite-rising-inflation/

 

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Thailand Discusses Sustainable Development With UNDP

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand recently discussed with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the Kingdom’s aim to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255579-thailand-discusses-sustainable-development-with-undp/

 

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Government Launches Rayong Smart Park Construction Project

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has inaugurated the construction of a smart industrial park project in Rayong, targeting S-Curve industries utilizing advanced technologies. The new industrial park is a part of the government’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project that aims to create jobs and promote sustainable economic growth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255580-government-launches-rayong-smart-park-construction-project/

 

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One person dead, one seriously injured after a minivan crashes into a parked truck in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Chonburi-A mini van passenger died while the driver sustained severe injuries after the minivan driver crashed into a parked truck in the Phan Thong district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255581-one-person-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-a-minivan-crashes-into-a-parked-truck-in-chonburi/

 

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16-year-old female driver dies after crashing her motorbike into a trailer truck in Sri Racha

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Pure Yiang Tai Si Racha

 

Sri Racha–  A 16-year-old female driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after she crashed her motorbike into a trailer truck in Sri Racha yesterday, April 2nd, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255582-16-year-old-female-driver-dies-after-crashing-her-motorbike-into-a-trailer-truck-in-sri-racha/

 

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Pattaya police raid an illegal gambling party in the Pattaya area

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Bang Lamung, Chonburi – Pattaya Police raided an illegal gambling party yesterday in Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Ten alleged gamblers were arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255583-pattaya-police-raid-an-illegal-gambling-party-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

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Teenager trampled to death by elephant in Hua Hin

By Online Reporter

 

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A teenage boy is believed to have been trampled to death by an elephant in the Huai Sat Yai Subdistrict of Hua Hin on Saturday (April 2).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255584-teenager-trampled-to-death-by-elephant-in-hua-hin/

 

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New Hop-on, Hop-off bus service launched in Hua Hin

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

Image: Bou Marley

 

As seen in Paris, London, New York, San Francisco, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid and now Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255585-new-hop-on-hop-off-bus-service-launched-in-hua-hin/

 

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How to celebrate Songkran in Hua Hin

By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality has announced the schedule for this year’s Songkran celebrations, which will take place without water fights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255586-how-to-celebrate-songkran-in-hua-hin/

 

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Wang Yi: China is ready to boost all-round cooperation with Thailand

CGTN

 

 

China stands ready to advance an all-round cooperation with Thailand and make it lead regional cooperation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday told visiting Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai in Tunxi in east China's Anhui Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255587-wang-yi-china-is-ready-to-boost-all-round-cooperation-with-thailand/

 

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Thailand detects first case of 'Omicron XE' variant

 

Graphic image of Omicron variants

 

A THAI virologist urged the public to not fear the new Omicron variant XE, a mutation of the BA.1 and BA.2 strains, any more than they do BA. 2 that has spread across the country because the two of them look a hundred percent alike, Sanook and Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255588-thailand-detects-first-case-of-omicron-xe-variant/

 

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Thailand reports 24,892 new COVID-19 cases, 97 deaths, 27,254 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (April 4) reported 24,892 new COVID-19 cases, 27,254 recoveries and 97 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255590-thailand-reports-24892-new-covid-19-cases-97-deaths-27254-recoveries/

 

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Thailand prepares armory of anti-COVID weapons for Songkran battle 

 

 

With the number of COVID-19 patients surging to more than 20,000 daily, Thai authorities are busy taking steps to ensure an adequate supply of medicines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255596-thailand-prepares-armory-of-anti-covid-weapons-for-songkran-battle /

 

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CCTV: Youth, 17, attacks 21 year old with a sword - it's jealousy over new relationship

 

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Sanook reported that a jealous teen, aged just 17, went to the home of his ex armed with a sword.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255603-cctv-youth-17-attacks-21-year-old-with-a-sword-its-jealousy-over-new-relationship/

 

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International arrivals in Thailand increase after restriction easing

 

 

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport saw a large increase in international arrivals yesterday (Sunday), as those travelling to the country no longer need a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test before their departure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255607-international-arrivals-in-thailand-increase-after-restriction-easing/

 

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Nonthaburi police investigating after neighbor popping in for a chat makes gruesome discovery

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Dreadful!

 

A  man went to see his neighbor in Soi Wat Jampa, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255608-nonthaburi-police-investigating-after-neighbor-popping-in-for-a-chat-makes-gruesome-discovery/

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Rayong police respond to social media - "duelling" pick-ups get clamped

 

Daily News Thai Caption: You're in serious trouble

 

Map Ta Phut police in Rayong responded quickly after social media was full of pictures of two duelling pick-ups in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255610-rayong-police-respond-to-social-media-duelling-pick-ups-get-clamped/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: Pick-up driver dead on his birthday

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Dead on his birthday

 

Bang Pa-In police in Ayutthaya were called after a collision between a truck trailer and a Mitsubishi pick-up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255612-thailand-road-carnage-pick-up-driver-dead-on-his-birthday/

 

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PM: My path to opening up Thailand - all is good as Sadao paves the way

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The government was delighted with the reopening of the border between Thailand and Malaysia after a two year closure, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255616-pm-my-path-to-opening-up-thailand-all-is-good-as-sadao-paves-the-way/

 

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Authorities Launch Booster Vaccination Drive Ahead of Songkran Holidays

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Many provinces in Thailand are now offering booster COVID vaccine doses to provide the elderly and vulnerable groups with the highest level of protection against the coronavirus ahead of the Songkran festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255619-authorities-launch-booster-vaccination-drive-ahead-of-songkran-holidays/