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Drunk drivers could face jail time without suspension during Songkran

 

 

Drink and drive motorists or motorcyclists caught by police during the long Songkran holiday, between Monday and Sunday, are more likely to be sent to jail without suspension if convicted, as authorities vow to get tough on drunk driving, traditionally one of the major causes of road accidents during the holidays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256326-drunk-drivers-could-face-jail-time-without-suspension-during-songkran/

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Oral mixture developed to help small children take anti-viral Favipiravir

 

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University has developed a liquid solution in which crushed Favipiravir tablets can be dissolved to help young children infected with COVID-19 take the medicine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256328-oral-mixture-developed-to-help-small-children-take-anti-viral-favipiravir/

 

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Campaign winners and losers in the race to become Bangkok governor 

 

 

The 31 candidates vying for the Bangkok governor’s post now have less than 50 days to impress the voters. But after examining their policies and campaigns, political observers believe they can separate the top contenders from the flops. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256329-campaign-winners-and-losers-in-the-race-to-become-bangkok-governor/

 

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Thailand Approves Enhanced Incentives to Boost EV Use

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Board of Investment (BOI) says Thailand has expanded incentives to boost the use of electric vehicles (EVs), as the kingdom looks to preserve its status as a major Southeast Asian auto production hub.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256330-thailand-approves-enhanced-incentives-to-boost-ev-use/

 

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Moody’s Maintains Thailand’s Credit Rating at Baa1

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Global credit rating company Moody’s has announced its latest credit rating for Thailand, maintaining it at Baa1 - the same score as the previous year, owing to the diversity of the kingdom’s economy as well as its robust financial sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256332-moody’s-maintains-thailand’s-credit-rating-at-baa1/

 

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The exact date of Easter moves around quite a bit even in Thailand

by Michael Bridge

 

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Wherever you live in the world, Easter is always a moveable feast day. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256333-the-exact-date-of-easter-moves-around-quite-a-bit-even-in-thailand/

 

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Health Ministry Advises Elderly to Stay Home During Songkran

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health officials are advising senior citizens to stay home during the Songkran holidays due to COVID-19 concerns, saying they should only go outside when absolutely necessary.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256334-health-ministry-advises-elderly-to-stay-home-during-songkran/

 

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Government Approves Plan to Procure Evusheld for Vulnerable People

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government plans to procure a long-acting antibody drug for people with conditions that prevent them from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256335-government-approves-plan-to-procure-evusheld-for-vulnerable-people/

 

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Phuket Sandbox Preparations Inspected Ahead of Songkran Holidays

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s spokesperson recently visited Phuket province to inspect tourist preparations ahead of the Songkran holidays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256336-phuket-sandbox-preparations-inspected-ahead-of-songkran-holidays/

 

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Thai Navy to Consider Alternatives to China Submarine Deal

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy has assured it can review other options if its 13.5 billion baht deal to procure a submarine from the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) is deemed untenable, due to the company’s inability to acquire a German-made engine as stipulated in the agreement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256337-thai-navy-to-consider-alternatives-to-china-submarine-deal/

 

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COVID Vaccination Center Open to Thai and Foreign Nationals

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - MBK Center and the Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment of the Ministry of Public Health have been operating a COVID-19 vaccination center that provides Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines for any dose, from first injections to booster.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256338-covid-vaccination-center-open-to-thai-and-foreign-nationals/

 

 

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Employment Department Says Thailand to Import More Workers

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Reports of illegal migrant workers entering Thailand have prompted public concern about the spread of COVID-19, with questions being raised about the worker importation process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256339-employment-department-says-thailand-to-import-more-workers/

 

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Illegal Migrants Apprehended in Ratchaburi Province

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

RATCHABURI (NNT) - Officials in Ratchaburi province have arrested a group of 34 migrants for illegally crossing the Thailand-Myanmar border. They are now in quarantine after one of them tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256341-illegal-migrants-apprehended-in-ratchaburi-province/

 

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It is the ONE year anniversary of closing Thailand bars and nightlife for “two weeks”, a year later still legally closed

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand-The following is a weekly feature article looking at this same time period LAST year in Pattaya and Thailand news. This week, we are mostly focusing on the one-year legal closure of bars and nightlife in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256343-it-is-the-one-year-anniversary-of-closing-thailand-bars-and-nightlife-for-“two-weeks”-a-year-later-still-legally-closed/

 

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Nongprue police seizes illegally modified motorcycles in Banglamung on first day of seven dangerous days during Songkran

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Banglamung – Nongprue police have seized a total of 12 illegally modified motorcycles on Highway 36 Road in Banglamung, April 10th, to help prevent road accidents on the seven dangerous days of the Songkran holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256345-nongprue-police-seizes-illegally-modified-motorcycles-in-banglamung-on-first-day-of-seven-dangerous-days-during-songkran/

 

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Men set record for crossing Gulf of Thailand on electric surfboards

By Online Reporter

 

 

With two electric surfboards and a whole lot of nerve, two Thai men have become the first people to cross the Gulf of Thailand using high tech eFoil boards, setting a new record in the process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256346-men-set-record-for-crossing-gulf-of-thailand-on-electric-surfboards/

 

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Hua Hin to install smart lamp posts in new tech drive

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

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Hua Hin Municipality has revealed plans to install multifunctional smart lamp posts throughout the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256348-hua-hin-to-install-smart-lamp-posts-in-new-tech-drive/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 105 deaths, 22,387 new coronavirus cases, 27,680 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (April 11) reported 22,387 new COVID-19 cases, 27,680 recoveries and 105 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256361-covid-19-thailand-reports-105-deaths-22387-new-coronavirus-cases-27680-recoveries/

 

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Jealous lover! Man covers girlfriend in gasoline and sets her alight

 

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Police in Bang Khen in the northern Bangkok suburbs and Ruam Katanyu rescue services were called after a man set light to a woman at a condo building using gasoline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256367-jealous-lover-man-covers-girlfriend-in-gasoline-and-sets-her-alight/

 

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Navy scout hunted after shooting of girlfriend at drinks' party in Trad

 

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Mai Root police in Khlong Yai, Trad, eastern Thailand, were called after a woman was shot at a house in their jurisdiction around midnight Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256369-navy-scout-hunted-after-shooting-of-girlfriend-at-drinks-party-in-trad/

 

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Crackdown on crime for Songkran! Top cop takes part in show of force

 

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Ratchaburi provincial police headquarters became something of a military parade at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256371-crackdown-on-crime-for-songkran-top-cop-takes-part-in-show-of-force/

 

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Thailand prepares for worst case scenario after Songkran

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand faces a “crucial” period for its Covid situation heading into the Songkran holidays, a senior doctor told Thai Enquirer on Monday, with the government preparing for the worst case scenario should cases rise exponentially.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256372-thailand-prepares-for-worst-case-scenario-after-songkran/

 

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B80 Lottery Tickets to Be Sold on App from June 16 Draw

 

 

BANGKOK, April 11 (TNA) – The government will sell its lottery tickets at their 80-baht official price via the Paotang application starting on the June 16 draw, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256374-b80-lottery-tickets-to-be-sold-on-app-from-june-16-draw/

 

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Anutin: No indication to end of entertainment ban in Thailand - expects more Covid infections at Songkran

 

Sanook Thai Caption: More infections at Songkran for sure

 

Sanook reported on the latest pronouncements of DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul regarding Songkran and the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256376-anutin-no-indication-to-end-of-entertainment-ban-in-thailand-expects-more-covid-infections-at-songkran/

 

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Anutin's ganja odyssey: You can grow as many plants* for home use as you like - *conditions apply

 

Sanook  Thai Caption: As many plants as you like - 9th June 2022 register to grow marijuana at home

 

Sanook reported that Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul continued his tour of the north east promoting medical marijuana. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256378-anutins-ganja-odyssey-you-can-grow-as-many-plants-for-home-use-as-you-like-conditions-apply/

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Top Thai cop's list of 14 online dangers - call 1441 24/7 if you're a victim

 

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Ahead of the Songkran holidays, the RTP's most senior man when it comes to online crime gave the benefit of his experience.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256382-top-thai-cops-list-of-14-online-dangers-call-1441-247-if-youre-a-victim/

 

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8 Million International Visitors Expected to Travel to Thailand This Year

Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said it expects at least 8 million international visitors to make their way to the Kingdom this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256383-8-million-international-visitors-expected-to-travel-to-thailand-this-year/

 

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Bedridden lottery seller 80, perishes in Pakthongchai fire - millions in damage

 

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An eighty year old female lottery ticket seller was confirmed as the victim of a fire that swept through shophouses in downtown Pakthongchai, Korat, yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256384-bedridden-lottery-seller-80-perishes-in-pakthongchai-fire-millions-in-damage/

 

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Commerce Ministry to Propose Trade Agreement With EFTA

Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is planning to propose to the Cabinet negotiation details for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). It will also recommend adjustments to existing free trade deals with ASEAN member nations, China, India, South Korea and Australia-New Zealand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256385-commerce-ministry-to-propose-trade-agreement-with-efta/

 

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Dozens arrested for Covid/drugs offences at Khon Kaen party - summons for owner

 

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The Khon Kaen provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Noppakao Somnas led a raid on a restaurant in the Ban Pet police jurisdiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256387-dozens-arrested-for-coviddrugs-offences-at-khon-kaen-party-summons-for-owner/