THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 21 April 2022

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Thai Covid-19 Center Committee to discuss school reopenings and international arrival measures easing in next meeting

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

 

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is planning to consider school reopenings and international arrival measures easing after the number of daily infections after the Songkran long holiday so far remains stable.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257361-thai-covid-19-center-committee-to-discuss-school-reopenings-and-international-arrival-measures-easing-in-next-meeting/

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Doesn’t Thailand have enough events already to attract tourists?

by Michael Bridge

 

The Thailand Tourism Authority of Thailand, known as the TAT, has very well-paid executives trying to promote the land of smiles to a global audience.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257371-doesn’t-thailand-have-enough-events-already-to-attract-tourists/

 

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Search underway in Thailand for missing family of four

 

 

Police in Sukhothai province have begun searching for a family of four, who have not been seen or heard of since they left home in Thung Saliam district on April 10th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257372-search-underway-in-thailand-for-missing-family-of-four/

 

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Illegal land clearing in Phra Thong Island mangrove forest suspended

 

Source: Punnawis Onrthammarats

 

Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has ordered an immediate halt to the clearing of mangrove forest on the island, in the southern province of Phang-nga, after it was discovered that the clearing operations had not been legally approved and encroaching on a forest reserve.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257374-illegal-land-clearing-in-phra-thong-island-mangrove-forest-suspended/

 

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Phuket authorities holds press conference to announce upcoming Phuket – Phang Nga sister cities event from April 22nd- April 24th

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Thalang – Mr. Rawat Areerob, Chief Executive of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization, officially announced yesterday about the Phuket – Phang Nga sister cities event to promote tourism in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257375-phuket-authorities-holds-press-conference-to-announce-upcoming-phuket-–-phang-nga-sister-cities-event-from-april-22nd-april-24th/

 

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32-year-old man survives harrowing accident causing his truck to overturn and set on fire in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Chonburi - A container truck driver suffered only minor injuries after his truck overturned and caught fire in Mueang Chonburi yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257376-32-year-old-man-survives-harrowing-accident-causing-his-truck-to-overturn-and-set-on-fire-in-chonburi/

 

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Unidentified male body found floating in Sri Racha sea by local fisherman

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Sri Racha – An unidentified male body was discovered floating in the Sri Racha sea yesterday (April 19th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257377-unidentified-male-body-found-floating-in-sri-racha-sea-by-local-fisherman/

 

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Thailand’s #MeToo moment? Political sex assault scandal sparks debate, calls for change

Vijitra Duangdee in Bangkok

 

● Prinn Panitchpakdi resigned as deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party after multiple sexual assault allegations against him surfaced

 

● Thailand has yet to have a #MeToo moment, but activists hope the younger generation’s lack of tolerance for such behaviour will bring about change

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257378-thailand’s-metoo-moment-political-sex-assault-scandal-sparks-debate-calls-for-change/

 

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War in Ukraine sends construction material prices in Thailand soaring

 

 

The Russian invasion of and subsequent war in Ukraine are driving up the prices of construction materials in Thailand, especially iron rod and steel products, the prices of which have already increased 35% year on year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of the Government Housing Bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257379-war-in-ukraine-sends-construction-material-prices-in-thailand-soaring/

 

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Levi’s to open 100 stores in Thailand before summer

BY LIZ WARREN

 

LEVI'S NEXTGEN STORE COURTESY

 

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is expanding its retail presence in Asia following positive traction in the region. The heritage denim brand company announced plans to launch new Levi’s stores and update existing ones throughout the East Asia Pacific region including locations in Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Within the first half of 2022 alone, it will open more than 100 locations in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257380-levi’s-to-open-100-stores-in-thailand-before-summer/

 

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US ASEAN summit as ‘dangerous directions’ now emerging in Asia as China’s regional power rises

by Joseph O' Connor

 

After the cancellation of the summit in March, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (centre) travelled to Washington DC on March 29th last and warned of ‘dangerous directions’ emerging in Asia as polls show a rise in support in both Japan and South Korea for a nuclear deterrent. On Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister, Don Pramudwinai, confirmed that Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (right) will attend the US Asean summit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257381-us-asean-summit-as-‘dangerous-directions’-now-emerging-in-asia-as-china’s-regional-power-rises/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 129 deaths, 21,931 new coronavirus cases, 24,691 recoveries

 

 

Thailand on Thursday (April 21) reported 21,931 new COVID-19 cases, 24,619 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257386-covid-19-thailand-reports-129-deaths-21931-new-coronavirus-cases-24691-recoveries/

 

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Why are westerners so offended over the word farang? Get over it.

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Why are foreigners so offended when Thais call them farang? Is it really that offensive of a word when it doesn’t really have any negative connotation and is just a label for a group of people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257399-why-are-westerners-so-offended-over-the-word-farang-get-over-it/

 

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Suvarnabhumi: Incoming experience for tourists improves, hotels face sanctions if they can't deliver 

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The authorities at Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi held a press conference to announce improvements after overcrowding last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257403-suvarnabhumi-incoming-experience-for-tourists-improves-hotels-face-sanctions-if-they-cant-deliver/

 

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Thai nurse warns compatriots about dating sites - she was conned into marriage with "Titan the Navy Captain"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A female Thai nurse has warned other Thai women to beware men on online dating sites after she was conned into marriage by a serial bigamist and fraudster.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257407-thai-nurse-warns-compatriots-about-dating-sites-she-was-conned-into-marriage-with-titan-the-navy-captain/

 

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Amid sluggish economy, budget poses huge challenge to government

 

 

Unfavorable economic conditions are likely to pose tough challenges for current and future governments in managing the annual budget.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257408-amid-sluggish-economy-budget-poses-huge-challenge-to-government/

 

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Thai woman gives birth in a Vios! Now everyone wants to know the registration number for the lottery

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Sawang Haet rescue services in Chonburi were called after a woman gave birth in the front passenger seat of a Toyota Vios.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257412-thai-woman-gives-birth-in-a-vios-now-everyone-wants-to-know-the-registration-number-for-the-lottery/

 

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Foreign tourists rub shoulders with Thai celebs as rush to escape heat in Koh Samui continues

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 500 million baht boost

 

Daily News reported that Thai celebrities from the worlds of music and YouTube flocked to Koh Samui in the south of Thailand and continued to do so to escape the heat in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257414-foreign-tourists-rub-shoulders-with-thai-celebs-as-rush-to-escape-heat-in-koh-samui-continues/

 

 

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Ladies lock your balcony door at night: Serial rapist/thief nabbed near Bangkok

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Rapist climbed into rooms

 

Daily News reported on the arrest of a serial rapist and thief in Bang Plee, south east of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257416-ladies-lock-your-balcony-door-at-night-serial-rapistthief-nabbed-near-bangkok/

 

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Thai police show their moves in practice drill at Bangkok hospital

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Twenty five officers from the Bang Khen station in northern Bangkok carried out a practice drill at a hospital in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257420-thai-police-show-their-moves-in-practice-drill-at-bangkok-hospital/

 

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Energy Min Urges People to Reduce Energy Usage By 10%

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - People are advised to reduce 10% of their daily energy consumption, in order to combat inflation. The suggestion came as Thai people are facing economic hardships stemming from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the ramifications of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257422-energy-min-urges-people-to-reduce-energy-usage-by-10/

 

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Dart pierces woman's head but no serious damage done

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Dart pierces head

 

Sanook reported on the case of a woman who was taken to Nong Phai hospital (in Khon Kaen) with a dart in her head.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257424-dart-pierces-womans-head-but-no-serious-damage-done/

 

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Phuket to Hold TTM+ 2022 in June

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

PHUKET (NNT) - After a two-year hiatus, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold the Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2022 (TTM+ 2022) in Phuket province in June.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257425-phuket-to-hold-ttm-2022-in-june/

 

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Visa agents busted for arranging fake employment ID for Thais going to work abroad

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thai immigration had a press conference at their Suan Phlu HQ yesterday to announce the busting of a company offering fake documents, reported Naew Na.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257426-visa-agents-busted-for-arranging-fake-employment-id-for-thais-going-to-work-abroad/

 

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Thailand Hosts 1st Post-Pandemic Roadshow in Japan

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has organized its first investment roadshow to Japan after the pandemic, aiming to attract future investment and support for the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, the medical field, tourism and services, and the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257428-thailand-hosts-1st-post-pandemic-roadshow-in-japan/

 

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Video: Breaking in Thai style! Son taken to rehab after going berserk with a meat cleaver

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded published a video after Muang district police in Krabi, southern Thailand, went to a house in Krabi Noi sub-district following a disturbance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257429-video-breaking-in-thai-style-son-taken-to-rehab-after-going-berserk-with-a-meat-cleaver/

 

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Police hunt gold shop robber in Samut Sakhon: It was the province's fourth gold robbery in a month

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police in Samut Sakhon said that there had been four gold shop robberies at different stores in Muang district in the last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257432-police-hunt-gold-shop-robber-in-samut-sakhon-it-was-the-provinces-fourth-gold-robbery-in-a-month/

 

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EC ordered to pay ฿70m compensation to ex-Pheu Thai MP over vote buying ruling

 

 

A Chiang Mai court ordered the Election Commission (EC) this morning (Thursday) to pay about 70 million baht in compensation including interest to former Pheu Thai MP Surapol Kiatchaiyakorn, after it damaged his reputation by ruling to discount his election result on the grounds of alleged vote buying.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257449-ec-ordered-to-pay-฿70m-compensation-to-ex-pheu-thai-mp-over-vote-buying-ruling/

 

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EC rejects call to penalise former Palang Pracharath leader Uttama

 

 

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has rejected a demand, from political activist Srisuwan Janya, for punitive action to be taken against former leader of the Palang Pracharath party, Uttama Savanayana, for approving the candidature of Sira Jenjaka in the March 2019 General Election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257450-ec-rejects-call-to-penalise-former-palang-pracharath-leader-uttama/

 

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Thailand and Vietnam Jointly Hold 4th JTC Meeting

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Vietnam announced a plan to increase the value of bilateral trade by the end of 2025 at the 4th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257451-thailand-and-vietnam-jointly-hold-4th-jtc-meeting/