THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 20 April 2022

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Fewer COVID-19 tests may result in fewer infections reported during Songkran – DDC

 

 

The steady fall in daily COVID-19 infections during the Songkran holidays can be deceptive and may not reflect the real situation, as fewer RT-PCR and rapid antigen tests were conducted during the period, according to Dr. Chakkarat Pittayawonganon, director of the Division of Epidemiology, Disease Control Department, yesterday (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257210-fewer-covid-19-tests-may-result-in-fewer-infections-reported-during-songkran-–-ddc/

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Two die in summer storms, thousands of houses damaged, mostly in North

 

 

Two people died, three others were injured and more than 3,200 houses were damaged by summer storms which struck 21 of Thailand’s provinces with gusty winds and rain between last Saturday and today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257209-two-die-in-summer-storms-thousands-of-houses-damaged-mostly-in-north/

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My thoughts on first becoming an expat in Thailand and a to-do list

by Michael Bridge

 

There is real reason I decided to leave the UK was my accountant at the time said I could save a shed load of tax.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257249-my-thoughts-on-first-becoming-an-expat-in-thailand-and-a-to-do-list/

 

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Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra issued another arrest warrant

 

 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders issued a warrant for the arrest of exiled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra today (Tuesday), after she failed to appear for a hearing in a corruption case concerning a roadshow project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257250-former-pm-yingluck-shinawatra-issued-another-arrest-warrant/

 

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Thai activist jailed for one year for exposing details of his sex life behind bars

 

 

The Appeals Court upheld the Criminal Court’s one-year prison sentence, without suspension, yesterday (Tuesday), which was imposed on political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan for relating his sexual experiences while in prison on his Facebook page.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257251-thai-activist-jailed-for-one-year-for-exposing-details-of-his-sex-life-behind-bars/

 

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Man arrested after stabbing 2 people at shopping mall in Bangkok

 

 

A man was arrested shortly after he allegedly attacked two shoppers with a knife at CentralWorld shopping mall in the Ratchaprasong commercial area of Bangkok late yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257253-man-arrested-after-stabbing-2-people-at-shopping-mall-in-bangkok/

 

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Thailand Prepares for Post-Songkran COVID Surge

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Hospitals nationwide are stockpiling medical supplies in preparation for a spike in COVID-19 infections following the recent Songkran holiday period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257254-thailand-prepares-for-post-songkran-covid-surge/

 

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Hair-like strands found in beverages from popular vending machine brand, operator cites device malfunction 

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

A well-known vending machine brand in Thailand, Tao Bin, has come under scrutiny after some of its beverages were found to contain hair-like objects or strange fibers. The operator said on Tuesday the issue was due to device malfunction and that it has been resolved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257255-hair-like-strands-found-in-beverages-from-popular-vending-machine-brand-operator-cites-device-malfunction/

 

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U.S. President invites Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan O’Cha to attend US-ASEAN summit in May, Thai Foreign Minister reveals

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai revealed today, April 19th, that U.S. President Joe Biden had invited Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha to attend the US-ASEAN summit in Washington D.C. between May 12th and the 13th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257257-us-president-invites-thailand-prime-minister-prayut-chan-o’cha-to-attend-us-asean-summit-in-may-thai-foreign-minister-reveals/

 

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Minor International Chairman William Heinecke urges Thai government to cancel all entry measures as soon as possible to boost tourism

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – Minor International Chairman William Heinecke submitted an open letter to the Prime Minister yesterday, April 18th, urging the Thai government to cancel the ‘Thailand Pass’ entry scheme and ‘Test & Go’ program as soon as possible to help recover the country’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257258-minor-international-chairman-william-heinecke-urges-thai-government-to-cancel-all-entry-measures-as-soon-as-possible-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Thailand (Still) Plans to Declare Covid-19 as Endemic by July

BY CHAYANIN THAIJONGRAK

 

Image credit: Spencer Davis/Unsplash

 

Despite some concern regarding the Covid-19 situation after the Songkran holiday, the Public Health Ministry’s plan to declare Covid-19 endemic by July still persists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257259-thailand-still-plans-to-declare-covid-19-as-endemic-by-july/

 

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23-year-old taxi passenger dies following two-vehicle accident in Pattaya, taxi driver suffers only minor injuries

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Khunanont Klinsuwan

 

Pattaya – A 23-year-old sedan passenger was found dead outside the taxi she hired after the driver collided with a pickup truck in Banglamung yesterday morning (April 19th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257261-23-year-old-taxi-passenger-dies-following-two-vehicle-accident-in-pattaya-taxi-driver-suffers-only-minor-injuries/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 20,455 new coronavirus cases, 25,933 recoveries, 128 deaths

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (April 20) reported 20,455 new COVID-19 cases, 25,933 recoveries and 128 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257273-covid-19-thailand-reports-20455-new-coronavirus-cases-25933-recoveries-128-deaths/

 

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Pattaya: Multiple shots fired at Harley Davidson showroom - influential figures behind attack

 

Daily News Thai Cap: Fight (over) bike orders

 

Daily News reported that a group of four men who arrived on two big bikes fired around 20 shots at the Harley Davidson showroom on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257280-pattaya-multiple-shots-fired-at-harley-davidson-showroom-influential-figures-behind-attack/

 

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Video: "Drunk" driver slams into luxury cars outside security firm - he gets out, surveys damage and flees

 

Daily News Caption: Hit and run

 

The central region manager of a security firm based in Pathum Thani has filed a police report after a man in a Mitsubishi Triton  slammed into a car port and two cars parked outside the company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257282-video-drunk-driver-slams-into-luxury-cars-outside-security-firm-he-gets-out-surveys-damage-and-flees/

 

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Homelessness and women’s safety: Huge problems Bangkok governor hopefuls won’t touch

 

 

Bangkok has had as many as 30 gubernatorial candidates, yet none has paid serious attention to its acute problems of domestic violence, women’s safety, and the homeless.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257283-homelessness-and-women’s-safety-huge-problems-bangkok-governor-hopefuls-won’t-touch/

 

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"All a misunderstanding": Cops who had coffee and snacks then left without paying

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai social media was abuzz with comment after the Amber House coffee shop and restaurant in Ubon Ratchathani posted that three cops left without paying.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257284-all-a-misunderstanding-cops-who-had-coffee-and-snacks-then-left-without-paying/

 

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Jazz returns to Hua Hin

 

 

Kenny G, Grammy-award winner and legendary American jazz saxophonist, is all set to bring jazz (and blues) back to Hua HinBeach on May 7.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257285-jazz-returns-to-hua-hin/

 

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Koh Nok Phao - Pristine beaches, great seafood and an unusual spit entice visitors

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported from the south of Thailand where an unusual coastal phenomenon on an island is attracting tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257287-koh-nok-phao-pristine-beaches-great-seafood-and-an-unusual-spit-entice-visitors/

 

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Citizens' Arrest! Tricky gold shop robber nabbed by the public

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that neighbors in Sampran, Nakhon Pathom, foiled a gold shop robbery by a young woman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257288-citizens-arrest-tricky-gold-shop-robber-nabbed-by-the-public/

 

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Bangkok to Celebrate 240th Anniversary With Cultural Activities

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is preparing a series of cultural events to commemorate the city’s 240th anniversary as the nation’s capital. The activities are intended to demonstrate the kingdom’s soft power, in addition to promoting cultural tourism and instilling civic pride among Thais and foreign tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257289-bangkok-to-celebrate-240th-anniversary-with-cultural-activities/

 

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What a lot of cobras! Southern family was living over a potential army of deadly snakes

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The snake catchers were called in Bang Saphan, Nakhon Sri Thammarat in southern Thailand after a family found a large number of cobra eggs and four nests under their house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257292-what-a-lot-of-cobras-southern-family-was-living-over-a-potential-army-of-deadly-snakes/

 

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Number of Flights Increased 15% During Songkran Holiday Break

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Total nationwide flights increased 15% year-on-year over the Songkran long holiday period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257293-number-of-flights-increased-15-during-songkran-holiday-break/

 

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Current Public Debt to GDP Ratio Still Below Ceiling

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s public debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 60.17% as of February, with the figure expected to reach 62.7% by the end of fiscal 2022 - below the current ceiling of 70% of GDP. February GDP was 16.3 trillion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257295-current-public-debt-to-gdp-ratio-still-below-ceiling/

 

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Ex husband arrives armed with a beer bottle - new husband kills him in a neck hold

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Pluak Daeng police in Rayong, eastern Thailand, were called to a bungalow in Soi Dragon after a man was killed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257297-ex-husband-arrives-armed-with-a-beer-bottle-new-husband-kills-him-in-a-neck-hold/

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Mystery death of factory worker found in rented room in Samut Prakan

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that police in Samut Prakan were alerted after a 37 year old woman from Nong Khai was found dead in a rented room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257302-mystery-death-of-factory-worker-found-in-rented-room-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Barracuda Mango Prices Surge Amid Mango Sticky Rice Craze

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Barracuda mango prices are seeing a significant spike by as much as 10 baht per kg amid especially high demand for mango sticky rice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257303-barracuda-mango-prices-surge-amid-mango-sticky-rice-craze/

 

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Falling asleep at the wheel: Far more cases than reported, says accident prevention doc

 

Thai Caption: Sign: Sleepy, stop and rest. "Microsleep" - in the blink of an eye like falling ten stories

 

Daily News reported on a condition that is featuring in more and more reports of accidents in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257311-falling-asleep-at-the-wheel-far-more-cases-than-reported-says-accident-prevention-doc/

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Mango fever! US Embassy joins in the fun from Mount Rushmore!

 

Picture: FB US embassy

 

The US Embassy in Bangkok is joining in the fun after top Thai rapper Milli promoted the iconic Thai dessert Mango and Sticky Rice on stage at a music festival in Southern California.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257312-mango-fever-us-embassy-joins-in-the-fun-from-mount-rushmore/

 

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Bangkok opens 15 venues for gubernatorial election campaign rallies

 

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is opening 15 public venues, including parks and sport centres, for candidates running in the forthcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election to stage their election campaign rallies, said BMA Permanent Secretary Khachit Chatchavanich today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257333-bangkok-opens-15-venues-for-gubernatorial-election-campaign-rallies/