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Thailand reports 28 deaths in total from 241 road accidents on the sixth day of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran period

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Thai Post

 

National – Road Safety Thailand from the Thai Ministry of the Interior reported a total of 241 road accidents with 28 deaths and 246 injuries on the sixth day of the “seven dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday period, on April 16th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257020-thailand-reports-28-deaths-in-total-from-241-road-accidents-on-the-sixth-day-of-the-“seven-dangerous-days”-of-songkran-period/

 

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Thai court grants conditional bail for former Democrat deputy leader

 

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The Bangkok South Criminal Court granted conditional bail this afternoon (Sunday) to former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi, who is currently facing sexual assault charges. Prinn posted bail surety of 700,000 Baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257022-thai-court-grants-conditional-bail-for-former-democrat-deputy-leader/

 

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Mass vaccine booster shots for students aged 12-17 in Thailand in May

 

 

The Public Health Ministry will, in May, start administering booster shots of Pfizer vaccine to students aged 12-17 who received their second dose 4-6 months prior. The move is to boost their immunity before the opening of the new school semester, said Disease Control Department Director-General Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257023-mass-vaccine-booster-shots-for-students-aged-12-17-in-thailand-in-may/

 

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Female rapper Milli becomes first Thai artist to perform at Coachella Festival

 

Image Credit: Coachella

 

Famous female rapper, Danupha “Milli” Khanatheerakul, has become the first Thai artist to perform at the world famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2022, with the hashtag #MILLILiveatCoachella trending top on Thai Twitter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257024-female-rapper-milli-becomes-first-thai-artist-to-perform-at-coachella-festival/

 

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Thai Defence Ministry dismisses report of arms and drug trafficking by Privy Council president’s son  

 

 

The spokesman for the Thai Ministry of Defence, General Kongcheep Tantravanich, has dismissed as fake news a report that one of the three Thai nationals arrested in New York, on charges of arms and narcotics trafficking, is the son of the president of the Privy Council, General Surayud Chulanont.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257025-thai-defence-ministry-dismisses-report-of-arms-and-drug-trafficking-by-privy-council-president’s-son/

 

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OPINION: How a high-profile case reflects Thai society’s views on sexual harassment victims and offenders?

 

 

While Thailand was enjoying the Songkran holidays, many people returned home to the shocking news that a former deputy leader of the Democrat party, Prinn Panitchpakdi, is the subject of a string of sexual assault allegations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257026-opinion-how-a-high-profile-case-reflects-thai-society’s-views-on-sexual-harassment-victims-and-offenders/

 

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Prinn Panitchpakdi: Rising star of Thai politics eclipsed by sex offence claims

 

 

Accusations of sexual harassment and assault made against a rising star in the coalition Democrats have shocked not only the party’s supporters but Thai society in general.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257027-prinn-panitchpakdi-rising-star-of-thai-politics-eclipsed-by-sex-offence-claims/

 

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Exporters Urged to Help Prevent Contaminated Shipments to China

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has stressed the importance of strictly adhering to COVID-19 prevention protocols in order to prevent exporting contaminated goods to China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257028-exporters-urged-to-help-prevent-contaminated-shipments-to-china/

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Rebels Claim Responsibility for Ramadan Bombings in Pattani

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

PATTANI (NNT) - Rebels have claimed responsibility for deadly bombings in Thailand’s deep south on Friday (15 Apr) that broke a Ramadan holiday agreed between the main rebel group and the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257029-rebels-claim-responsibility-for-ramadan-bombings-in-pattani/

 

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Experts Advise Against Contracting Omicron Instead of Getting Vaccinated

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has reiterated the importance of getting booster vaccinations against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of severe symptoms and death. The announcement comes after information started circulating via online media about COVID boosters being unnecessary and claiming people can simply get infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant to develop a natural immunity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257030-experts-advise-against-contracting-omicron-instead-of-getting-vaccinated/

 

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Phuket Saw 30% Increase in Tourists During Songkran

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

PHUKET (NNT) - The resort island of Phuket saw a 30% increase in tourist numbers during the Songkran festival, owing to the long holiday period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257031-phuket-saw-30-increase-in-tourists-during-songkran/

 

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Koh Phangan’s Full Moon Party draws more than 10,000 Thai and foreign tourists during Songkran

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Surat Thani – Thai and foreign tourists, estimated by Koh Phangan officials to be more than 10,000 people, gathered on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani for a retro Full Moon party yesterday evening, April 16th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257032-koh-phangan’s-full-moon-party-draws-more-than-10000-thai-and-foreign-tourists-during-songkran/

 

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35-year-old man arrested in Pattaya for allegedly opening bank accounts for organized fraud groups

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly opening bank accounts for groups of individuals who reportedly conducted organized fraud through LINE and other applications.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257033-35-year-old-man-arrested-in-pattaya-for-allegedly-opening-bank-accounts-for-organized-fraud-groups/

 

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Mysterious object seen in the sky above Prachuap Khiri Khan is not a UFO

By Online Reporter

 

 

A mysterious object seen in the sky above parts of Prachuap Khiri Khan is likely to be a weather balloon, astronomers have said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257034-mysterious-object-seen-in-the-sky-above-prachuap-khiri-khan-is-not-a-ufo/

 

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Banged up in paradise: how our dream holiday to Thailand ended before it began

Testing positive for Covid on arrival in Bangkok condemned Abigail Flanagan to nine nights in a ‘hospitel’ overlooking an eight-lane ring road

 

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Abigail Flanagan

 

‘The man test negative, but you positive,” the hotel concierge explained gently, over the phone. “Please stay in room. The doctor will call tomorrow.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257036-banged-up-in-paradise-how-our-dream-holiday-to-thailand-ended-before-it-began/

 

 

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Health Ministry Prepares for Post-Songkran COVID Spike

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health and related agencies are preparing for a sharp rise in COVID-19 transmissions as people return from the long Songkran holiday break.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257039-health-ministry-prepares-for-post-songkran-covid-spike/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 124 deaths, 16,994 new coronavirus cases, 25,910 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (April 18) reported 16,994 new COVID-19 cases, 25,910 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257042-covid-19-thailand-reports-124-deaths-16994-new-coronavirus-cases-25910-recoveries/

 

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Turf wars: One dead three injured as rescue foundations mount pitch battle in downtown Bangkok 

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Bangkok were called to the the area in front of Lotus Rama IV after two Thai rescue foundations fought in a continuing turf war.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257050-turf-wars-one-dead-three-injured-as-rescue-foundations-mount-pitch-battle-in-downtown-bangkok/

 

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Four dead as pick-up bursts into flames - vehicle hit sign after skidding in rain

 

 

Fire and rescue services were called to the U-Tapao intersection between routes 332 and 331 in Ban Chang, Rayong, eastern Thailand after a Mitsubishi pick-up slammed into a road sign and burst into flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257057-four-dead-as-pick-up-bursts-into-flames-in-rayong/

 

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Husband kills wife after throwing knife at her because she wouldn't quit drinking and start working

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Phonphaeng sub-district of Nong Khai in the north east of Thailand were called after a man threw a Sparta knife at his wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257058-husband-kills-wife-after-throwing-knife-at-her-because-she-wouldnt-quit-drinking-and-start-working/

 

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Seven Deadly Days: Top RTP commanders happy with the Songkran road stats

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Lt-Gen Prachuap Wongsuk told Thai Rath yesterday that the top brass at the RTP were satisfied as the so called "Seven Deadly Days" on the Songkran roads came to an end.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257061-seven-deadly-days-top-rtp-commanders-happy-with-the-songkran-road-stats/

 

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Snow capped peaks? Not quite, but parts of north Thailand blanketed in white after storm

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook had to remind their readers that this was hot season Thailand after a hailstorm swept through Pai in the north of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257063-snow-capped-peaks-not-quite-but-parts-of-north-thailand-blanketed-in-white-after-storm/

 

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Myanmar man arrested for filming in the toilets of department store in Bangkok

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Man arrested for secret filming

 

Sanook reported Sunday that Huay Khwang police got involved after a woman claimed she was filmed in the ladies' toilets at a well known department store on Rachadaphisek Road, downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257065-myanmar-man-arrested-for-filming-in-the-toilets-of-department-store-in-bangkok/

 

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Warning of summer storms for Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi

By Online Reporter

 

An unidentified man walks through the rain with an umbrella on the Hua Hin Pier. File photo

 

After a week of scorching temperatures and sweltering heat, Hua Hin and Cha Am are set to experience heavy rain and possible storms on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257066-warning-of-summer-storms-for-prachuap-khiri-khan-and-phetchaburi/

 

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Driver found dead in the luggage compartment of his bus

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that police were called to a parking area in Bang Duan sub-district of Muang Samut Prakan after a dead body was found in the luggage compartment of a bus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257067-driver-found-dead-in-the-luggage-compartment-of-his-bus/

 

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Mango and sticky rice flying off the shelves after Thai rapper promotes dessert in US

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

It is one of Thailand's most iconic and popular desserts now coming into season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257068-mango-and-sticky-rice-flying-off-the-shelves-after-thai-rapper-promotes-dessert-in-us/

 

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PM thanks Cambodians, praises Thai authorities for helping call center victims - but more need assistance

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Speaking through his spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek, the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha praised the Thai and Cambodian authorities for helping people conned into working at call centers located in Thailand's neighbor. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257069-pm-thanks-cambodians-praises-thai-authorities-for-helping-call-center-victims-but-more-need-assistance/

 

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Summer storm warning for many parts of Thailand on Monday

 

 

The Meteorological Department is warning of freak summer storms in many parts of the country, due to a moderately high pressure system, or cold front, from China, which is now covering northern Thailand and the South China Sea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257070-summer-storm-warning-for-many-parts-of-thailand-on-monday/

 

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Finance Ministry Adjusts 2022 GDP Forecast to 3-4%

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has adjusted down its GDP forecast for 2022, from 3.5-4.5% to 3-4%, amid a slew of domestic and international factors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257071-finance-ministry-adjusts-2022-gdp-forecast-to-3-4/

 

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Four policemen transferred to inactive duties as fallout from water splashing event continues

 

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Fallout continued from the evening of 13th April when The Moon Bar restaurant in Nonthaburi held a water splashing Songkran event contrary to the regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257073-four-policemen-transferred-to-inactive-duties-as-fallout-from-water-splashing-event-continues/