Globally we are entering a very fragile state: is Asia ready?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

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I am sitting in my condominium in Thailand trying to stay positive, as Putin continues to play his terrible war games.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255699-globally-we-are-entering-a-very-fragile-state-is-asia-ready/

 

France donates more than THREE MILLION doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Thailand

 

 

France donated 3,268,620 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Thailand. This donation was officially presented this Monday, April 4 in Bangkok to the Thai Prime Minister, General Chan-o-cha, by the French Ambassador, Thierry Mathou.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255698-france-donates-more-than-three-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-thailand/

Any possible Songkran COVID-19 surge will be manageable – MoPH

 

Revellers use water guns to spray at one another as they celebrate the Buddhist New Year, locally known as Songkran, in Bangkok on April 14, 2019. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Monday) that he is confident that COVID-19 infections, which are anticipated to surge during and after the long Songkran long break, will be kept under control, thanks to mass vaccinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255659-any-possible-songkran-covid-19-surge-will-be-manageable-–-moph/

Three people involved in famous Thai actress’ fatal incident facing legal charges of recklessness and perjury

 

 

Two speedboat passengers and a vessel owner who were involved in the fatal incident of the Thai female actress Nida “DTangmo (Watermelon in English)” Patcharaveerapong were facing legal charges, including recklessness causing death and perjury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255684-three-people-involved-in-famous-thai-actress’-fatal-incident-facing-legal-charges-of-recklessness-and-perjury/

 

Household debt hits highs following pandemic woes

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand’s household debt reached 90 per cent of the GDP in 2021 while non-performing loans (NPL) increased by 2.3 million accounts since the Covid-19 pandemic began, new researched showed this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255701-household-debt-hits-highs-following-pandemic-woes/

 

GH says termination of non-life insurance license will not affect other operations

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Insurance giant Thai Group Holdings Plc (TGH), the parent firm of Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, said on Monday that its other core businesses will continue despite the revocation of its non-life insurance business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255702-gh-says-termination-of-non-life-insurance-license-will-not-affect-other-operations/

 

TAT and Thai AirAsia outline plans for cooperation to boost tourism to Thailand

Focus will be on seven key markets in ASEAN and South Asia, with the airline’s gradually opening international routes linking the kingdom Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Maldives, and India, totalling 18 routes.

TAT Newsroom 

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai AirAsia have announced their readiness to jointly promote travel to Thailand in key ASEAN and South Asian markets by utilising the airline’s increasing regional flight network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255703-tat-and-thai-airasia-outline-plans-for-cooperation-to-boost-tourism-to-thailand/

 

Poll supports retention of the one ballot election process which would torpedo Pheu Thai hopes

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Another recent National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) national poll showed that Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (centre) had fallen behind the leader of the Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat (inset top left) as the public favourite for the role. The latest poll on Sunday showed strong public support for retaining the 2019 voting system, which benefits smaller parties, comes after coalition parties on a parliamentary committee, on March 28th, voted through a measure to preclude number synchronisation between parties and candidates. A possible drift back towards the 2019 election voting process would mean any prospect of a Pheu Thai Party landslide led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra (inset bottom right), the daughter of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is receding.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255704-poll-supports-retention-of-the-one-ballot-election-process-which-would-torpedo-pheu-thai-hopes/

 

TAT hosts Indian wedding planners on Thailand fam trip

Marketing activities are focusing on positioning the kingdom as the perfect wedding destination for Indians.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised a fam trip and industry symposium for a group of wedding planners from India during 15-22 March, 2022, to update them on some of the world-famous romantic destinations on offer in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255705-tat-hosts-indian-wedding-planners-on-thailand-fam-trip/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 21,088 new coronavirus cases, 91 deaths, 27,519 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (April 5) reported 21,088 new COVID-19 cases, 27,519 recoveries and 91 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255717-covid-19-thailand-reports-21088-new-coronavirus-cases-91-deaths-27519-recoveries/

 

Engine troubles bring sink-or-swim moment for Thailand’s sub deal with China

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

This month brings a make-or-break meeting for the Thai Navy’s deal to buy a Chinese-made submarine, with delivery threatened by the fading chance of China getting German top-end engines as stipulated in the contract.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255723-engine-troubles-bring-sink-or-swim-moment-for-thailand’s-sub-deal-with-china/

 

British rocker joins Thai musician in viral video on TikTok

 

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Sanook reported that a video of street music from Bangkok's Chinatown had viral status having been viewed 3.9 million times.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255731-british-rocker-joins-thai-musician-in-viral-video-on-tiktok/

 

Nearly 34,000 Vehicles Sold at 43rd Bangkok Motor Show

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Organizers of the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show say the event saw a total of 33,936 orders placed by the time it concluded on Sunday (3 Apr).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255737-nearly-34000-vehicles-sold-at-43rd-bangkok-motor-show/

 

Shareholders Approve TRUE Merger With DTAC

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - True Corporation Plc (TRUE) has announced that its shareholders have approved its merger deal with Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC), Thailand’s third largest GSM phone company after AIS and TRUE itself.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255739-shareholders-approve-true-merger-with-dtac/

 

Udon Thani: Phen police prosecute after Pepsi the poodle pooh incident

 

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Siam Rath reported from Phen in Udon Thani in Thailand's Isaan region where an attack on a poodle called Pepsi is causing consternation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255740-udon-thani-phen-police-prosecute-after-pepsi-the-poodle-pooh-incident/

 

Police promise full investigation after motorcyclist and passenger hit double decker bus

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thanyaburi police were called to the scene of a double fatality at an intersection in their jurisdiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255742-police-promise-full-investigation-after-motorcyclist-and-passenger-hit-double-decker-bus/

 

Bike Riviera: New cycle route aims to encourage people to explore Cha Am

By Online Reporter

 

 

Cyclists are at the heart of a new project aimed at getting people to explore some of Cha Am’s most scenic attractions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255745-bike-riviera-new-cycle-route-aims-to-encourage-people-to-explore-cha-am/

 

Four-meter-long king cobra caught in Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – A four-meter-long king cobra was caught at a house in Banglamung, causing alarm for a local resident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255747-four-meter-long-king-cobra-caught-in-pattaya-area/

 

Interior minister steps in in "one rule for the people one rule for them" Covid dispute

 

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Thailand's interior minister has stepped up inquiries into a party after a golf event in Chiang Mai broke Covid-19 alcohol rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255749-interior-minister-steps-in-in-one-rule-for-the-people-one-rule-for-them-covid-dispute/

 

Fifty tonnes of unripe durian due for export impounded by Thai authorities

 

 

Thai agricultural officials impounded about 50 tonnes of durian at an export warehouse, in the eastern province of Chanthaburi province yesterday (Monday), after they found much of the fruit was unripe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255752-fifty-tonnes-of-unripe-durian-due-for-export-impounded-by-thai-authorities/

 

"That's not a Buddhist image - that's a dead body" - Tuk Tuk driver is not playing ball

 

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A very Thai murder story is playing out in central Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255755-thats-not-a-buddhist-image-thats-a-dead-body-tuk-tuk-driver-is-not-playing-ball/

 

Monk and disciple dead as Camry splits in two after hitting tree in NE

 

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Kantharawichai police in Maha Sarakham in Thailand's north east attended a grisly road accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255757-monk-and-disciple-dead-as-camry-splits-in-two-after-hitting-tree-in-ne/

 

World Bank lowers Thai GDP growth prediction to 2.9% this year as Russia-Ukraine war takes toll 

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s Covid-battered economy is projected to grow 2.9 per cent in 2022, down from the earlier prediction of nearly 4 per cent in December, as the Russia-Ukraine war and its fallout lower domestic spending, according to the latest World Bank study.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255759-world-bank-lowers-thai-gdp-growth-prediction-to-29-this-year-as-russia-ukraine-war-takes-toll/

 

Social Studies teacher exposed in "sex for grades" scandal in NE

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Sex in exchange for (good) grades

 

Police made an arrest at a "maan root" or curtain hotel short time sex room in Surin, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255761-social-studies-teacher-exposed-in-sex-for-grades-scandal-in-ne/

 

Wheelchair drama: Bangkok governor says election billboard was not blocking the footpath

 

Thai News Thai Caption: Poster not blocking the way

 

An online drama was playing out on Twitter after it appeared in a video that a man helping another person in a wheelchair needed to go into the road because an election poster-cum-billboard was blocking the way.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255764-wheelchair-drama-bangkok-governor-says-election-billboard-was-not-blocking-the-footpath/

 

Why a Thai lady never made it to her Fiesta's oil change....

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Dramatic pictures on the Naew Na site showed a Ford Fiesta on fire on the Petchkasem road leading to Ratchaburi in central Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255766-why-a-thai-lady-never-made-it-to-her-fiestas-oil-change/

 

Who took the rescue guys' curry? CCTV reveals four-legged thief!

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded reported from Krabi where the Miracle of Life rescue team's lunch went missing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255768-who-took-the-rescue-guys-curry-cctv-reveals-four-legged-thief/

 

Children under 4 at high risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19 – DDC

 

 

Children aged under 4 are at high risk of developing serious symptoms, or of dying, if infected with COVID-19, because they are too young to be vaccinated, warned the Disease Control Department, as infections among the group have been on the rise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255770-children-under-4-at-high-risk-of-severe-symptoms-from-covid-19-–-ddc/

 

Thai clinches side tournament title at Winchester Women’s Open 2022

 

 

Thai snooker player Ploychompoo Laokiatphong, put Thailand in the headlines when she clinched the under-21 side tournament at the Winchester Women’s Open 2022 snooker championship in Leicestershire, UK, on April 2nd and 3rd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255784-thai-clinches-side-tournament-title-at-winchester-women’s-open-2022/

 

TCC Urges Government to Consider Reduced Land Tax Collection

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to delay fully collecting on land taxes as a way to assist the public amid the current economic situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255785-tcc-urges-government-to-consider-reduced-land-tax-collection/