THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 14 April 2022

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Panel Agrees to Promote Thailand as International Medical Hub

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A government panel has approved five goals to promote Thailand as a global medical tourism destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256687-panel-agrees-to-promote-thailand-as-international-medical-hub/

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Drunk driving spikes on second day of seven dangerous days during Songkran

 

 

The Department of Probation reported today, April 13th, of 923 cases of drunk driving on the second day of seven dangerous days with a major year-to-year increase in drunk driving. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256693-drunk-driving-spikes-on-second-day-of-seven-dangerous-days-during-songkran/

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True-DTAC Join Fight Against Call Center Scams

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - True Corporation and Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC) are collaborating to tackle rampant call center scams.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256684-true-dtac-join-fight-against-call-center-scams/

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Some Resorts are starting to sell out for the Songkran break

by Michael Bridge

 

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Seems the Thais have had enough of being in isolation for so long and are heading in their masses to the beaches for a well-deserved break.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256723-some-resorts-are-starting-to-sell-out-for-the-songkran-break/

 

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Even with high infection levels, top officials are saying that incoming tourism will see a takeoff

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport Kittipong Kittikachorn (left) this week announced that the Airports of Thailand (AOT) was providing additional and better-organised facilities to cope with a rapidly increasing level of passenger traffic of up to 3,000 visitors per hour. This followed days of chaos and pandemonium at the airport during peak hours as the arrival halls struggled to cope with boosted passenger numbers from all over the world as international travellers are increasingly putting Covid behind them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256725-even-with-high-infection-levels-top-officials-are-saying-that-incoming-tourism-will-see-a-takeoff/

 

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First day of Songkran in Pattaya sees heavy traffic, busy beaches, but mostly dry streets

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – The first day of the nationwide three-day Songkran (Thai New Year) festival yesterday saw heavy traffic, busy beaches, but mostly dry streets due to a ban on water splashing this year in public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256726-first-day-of-songkran-in-pattaya-sees-heavy-traffic-busy-beaches-but-mostly-dry-streets/

 

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Thailand reports record high COVID-19 deaths

 

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Thailand on Thursday (April 14) reported 24,134 new COVID-19 cases, 26,997 recoveries and 115 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256739-thailand-reports-record-high-covid-19-deaths/

 

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Foreign Bitcoin fraudster nabbed by Thai police at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the arrest of a 29 year old Pakistani man for fraud in relation to a Bitcoin transaction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256748-foreign-bitcoin-fraudster-nabbed-by-thai-police-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Shooter in custody after "win" empties his gun into motorcycle taxi driver friend

 

Thai Rath video screenshot

 

A motorcycle taxi driver in the Prachacheun area of northern Bangkok has surrendered to police after a brazen shooting incident of a colleague.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256749-shooter-in-custody-after-win-empties-his-gun-into-motorcycle-taxi-driver-friend/

 

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What threat do COVID-19 recombinants pose to Thailand?

 

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (orange)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells (green) cultured in the lab. (Image captured and colorized at NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana)

 

In the two years since it was declared a pandemic, the COVID-19 virus has given birth to many variants and, recently, to recombinants as well. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256750-what-threat-do-covid-19-recombinants-pose-to-thailand/

 

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Roi-Et shooting update: Killer snared with cigarette ruse

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The standoff between a man who murdered his father in Roi-Et and shot two other relatives is over.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256751-roi-et-shooting-update-killer-snared-with-cigarette-ruse/

 

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Huge crowds celebrate Songkran in Phuket - police crackdown on water fights

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath followed up in Soi Bangla, Patong, Phuket after there were widespread water fights onTuesday among Thai and foreign tourists raising fears of Covid-19 spread.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256753-huge-crowds-celebrate-songkran-in-phuket-police-crackdown-on-water-fights/

 

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Tourists ignore Songkran water-fight ban on Bangkok’s Khaosan Road

 

 

A large number of locals and foreign tourists flocked to Bangkok’s Khaosan Road last night (Wednesday) to engage in Songkran water fights, despite the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s ban on the usual widespread splashing of water for the third year, to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256754-tourists-ignore-songkran-water-fight-ban-on-bangkok’s-khaosan-road/

 

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Songkran brings a splash of memories

 

 

For anyone who has lived in Thailand for more than a year, Songkran time is unforgettable. The bright yellow flowers, called Golden Shower or ratchaphruek, burst into bloom weeks ahead, adding to the build-up to this vibrant festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256755-songkran-brings-a-splash-of-memories/

 

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Foreign tourists have water fights in Chiang Mai - police have a word and local authority turn off the pipe

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Muang Chiang Mai police went to investigate after foreigners and Thai tourists engaged in water fights contrary to regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256757-foreign-tourists-have-water-fights-in-chiang-mai-police-have-a-word-and-local-authority-turn-off-the-pipe/

 

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AeroThai Urged to Prepare for Heavier Air Traffic Due to Russia-Ukraine Crisis

by Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Transport Ministry has directed the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to prepare for the possibility of increased aviation and air traffic movement through Thailand in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict-related airspace restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256762-aerothai-urged-to-prepare-for-heavier-air-traffic-due-to-russia-ukraine-crisis/

 

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GH Bank Lends Out 62.4 Billion Baht In Q1

by Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) lent out about 62.4 billion baht during the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 33.21%. It said most borrowers, 74.47%, were low and middle-income earners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256764-gh-bank-lends-out-624-billion-baht-in-q1/

 

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Death in custody: Relatives doubt police claims

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Mystery death

 

Relatives in Trang in the south of Thailand are doubtful of police claims that Sarot Decharat, 38, committed suicide in the cells. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256765-death-in-custody-relatives-doubt-police-claims/

 

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Songkran 2022: Young people out having fun end up in hospital - one motorcyclist in serious condition

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Photharam police in Ratchaburi in south/central Thailand were called after two motorcycles got entangled, Siam Rath reported yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256767-songkran-2022-young-people-out-having-fun-end-up-in-hospital-one-motorcyclist-in-serious-condition/

 

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Video: Ladyboy washes bottom in noodle shop kitchen - owner says "get a room - a bathroom!"

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Why don't you use the toilet?

 

A video on social media published by Sanook showed a transgender man or ladyboy enter the restaurant of a noodle shop in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256769-video-ladyboy-washes-bottom-in-noodle-shop-kitchen-owner-says-get-a-room-a-bathroom/

 

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20K fine and two years in jail - police warn public not to step out of line at Songkran

 

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As the official first day of the Songkran festival got underway yesterday, the Thai police were warning the public to obey all the rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256770-20k-fine-and-two-years-in-jail-police-warn-public-not-to-step-out-of-line-at-songkran/

 

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Meet the Songkran monk, drunk as a skunk! But can you guess his former job?

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na went to investigate at the temple of Wat Phosri in Pakthongchai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand's gateway to the north east.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256774-meet-the-songkran-monk-drunk-as-a-skunk-but-can-you-guess-his-former-job/

 

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Thai PM says everyone must strictly comply with water splashing restriction

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned everyone, including tourists and business operators, that they must strictly comply with the Songkran water splashing restriction, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256776-thai-pm-says-everyone-must-strictly-comply-with-water-splashing-restriction/

 

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113 people die on Thai roads in first 3 days of Thailand’s Songkran festival

 

 

113 people have died and 853 others have been injured in 869 road accidents since Monday, during the first three days of this year’s Songkran festival, according to the Department of Public Disasters Prevention and Mitigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256790-113-people-die-on-thai-roads-in-first-3-days-of-thailand’s-songkran-festival/

 

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Deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat party quits amid sexual harassment allegations

 

 

A deputy leader of the Democrat Party, Prinn Panitchpakdi, announced his resignation from all posts in the party today (Thursday), as he categorically denied multiple allegations of sexual harassment on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256791-deputy-leader-of-thailand’s-democrat-party-quits-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations/

 

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CCSA to Consider Proposal to Suspend Test & Go and Thailand Pass

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A proposal to suspend the Test & Go scheme and Thailand Pass registration will be submitted to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) after the Songkran holidays to boost the tourism industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256792-ccsa-to-consider-proposal-to-suspend-test-go-and-thailand-pass/

 

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Health Officials Confirm No BA.4 and BA.5 Cases Found in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have confirmed they have not found any cases of Omicron sub-variant BA.4 and BA.5 infections in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256793-health-officials-confirm-no-ba4-and-ba5-cases-found-in-thailand/

 

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EECi Ready to Welcome Foreign Investors

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) is reportedly ready to welcome foreign innovation investors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256794-eeci-ready-to-welcome-foreign-investors/

 

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Weather Bureau Forecasts Intense heat and Thunderstorms During Songkran

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has warned revelers to expect hot weather during the Songkran festival, followed by gusty winds and thunderstorms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256795-weather-bureau-forecasts-intense-heat-and-thunderstorms-during-songkran/

 

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Authorities stationed at Khaosan Road to enforce water splashing ban

 

 

Police, city officials and military personnel have been deployed at Khaosan Road in Bangkok today (Thursday) to enforce the water splashing restriction, imposed by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to reduce the risk of mass COVID-19 infections.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256796-authorities-stationed-at-khaosan-road-to-enforce-water-splashing-ban/