THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 23 April 2022

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Talks on Thailand’s submarine engine problem postponed until May

 

 

Talks between the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), China Shipbuilding and the Offshore International Company (CSOC) on a submarine engine problem, which were due to take place this month, have been postponed to May due to the COVID-19 situation in China, according to RTN Spokesman Vice Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257551-talks-on-thailand’s-submarine-engine-problem-postponed-until-may/

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Covid Zoning System Adjusted to Further Ease Controls

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday, decided to relax disease controls from May 1, ending control (orange) zones in its revision of the colour-coded zoning during Friday’s meeting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257555-covid-zoning-system-adjusted-to-further-ease-controls/

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Long Covid: Little Is Known

By Silada Rojratanakiat

 

 

The risky behavior seen during the Songkran festival suggests that people are less worried about contracting Covid-19. It is a far cry from when the pandemic began. The virus no longer frightens people. Perhaps the seemingly constant flow of emergency notifications has reduced many people’s fear responses, allowing them to lower their guard, stop wearing masks, or even refuse potentially life-saving vaccines. People have, in a way, acquired antibodies against fear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257593-long-covid-little-is-known/

 

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Saudi Arabia Allows 5,885 Thais to Perform Hajj in 2022

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Division of Islamic Organization and Hajj Affairs Promotion has announced that more Thais will be allowed to participate in the Hajj ceremony in Saudi Arabia for the Hijiri year 1443.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257594-saudi-arabia-allows-5885-thais-to-perform-hajj-in-2022/

 

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Microsoft Thailand Achieves Milestone in Digital Skills Program

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Microsoft Thailand has announced that the first phase of its "Accelerating Thailand" program has trained up to 280,000 Thais in digital skills via offline and online channels, exceeding the previous goal of 30,000 workers set when the program was first announced in December 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257596-microsoft-thailand-achieves-milestone-in-digital-skills-program/

 

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High-ranking Thai delegation takes part in 21st WTTC Global Summit

Premier annual event provides platform for talks with other world tourism leaders.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to report that a high-ranking Thai tourism delegation led by H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, has met with other world tourism leaders at the 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit taking place in Manila, the Philippines from 20-22 April, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257597-high-ranking-thai-delegation-takes-part-in-21st-wttc-global-summit/

 

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Chiang Rai business sector discussing reopening of main Mae Sai border crossing after two-year closure

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Chiang Rai – Public and private business and tourism sectors in Chang Rai held a meeting to discuss and prepare for the reopening of the Mae Sai border crossing after it had been closed for more than 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257598-chiang-rai-business-sector-discussing-reopening-of-main-mae-sai-border-crossing-after-two-year-closure/

 

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Chonburi Governor warns residents of counterfeit LINE account imitating him, allegedly defrauding people for personal information

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi – The Public Relations Department Of Chonburi Province issued a warning about a counterfeit LINE account imitating the Chonburi Governor Mr. Phakhathorn Thienchai, allegedly trying to steal people’s personal information.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257599-chonburi-governor-warns-residents-of-counterfeit-line-account-imitating-him-allegedly-defrauding-people-for-personal-information/

 

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Fire breaks out in Pattaya police dormitory, alarming residents

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – An early morning fire damaged the room of a female police officer at the Pattaya police dormitory yesterday morning (April 22nd).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257600-fire-breaks-out-in-pattaya-police-dormitory-alarming-residents/

 

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Chonburi to host Moon Rock Pattaya Organic concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for people in need

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Bang Lamung, Chonburi – Chonburi will host the Moon Rock Pattaya Organic charity concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for homeless people and HIV patients in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257601-chonburi-to-host-moon-rock-pattaya-organic-concert-on-april-23rd-24th-to-raise-money-for-people-in-need/

 

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Sea turtle eggs found on beach in Phang Nga

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phang Nga – More sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in the Phang Nga province, north of Phuket yesterday (April 21st).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257602-sea-turtle-eggs-found-on-beach-in-phang-nga/

 

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COVID-19 - April 23: Thailand reports 20,052 new coronavirus cases, 22,361 recoveries, 129 deaths

 

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Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257606-covid-19-april-23-thailand-reports-20052-new-coronavirus-cases-22361-recoveries-129-deaths/

 

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Couple arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi – A couple has been arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257607-couple-arrested-in-chonburi-for-allegedly-producing-contaminated-sausages-and-food/

 

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International tourism will be significantly revived after Test and Go ends, Thai Chamber of Commerce Chairman says

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

Bangkok – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) believed that international tourism would be significantly revived after the government had scrapped the RT-PCR testing, and basically the entire Test and Go program, for international arrivals before entering the Kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257608-international-tourism-will-be-significantly-revived-after-test-and-go-ends-thai-chamber-of-commerce-chairman-says/

 

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Missing family alive in Turkey: Daughter just wants to hug parents - no idea about 10M baht debts claim

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai media continued to report on the disappearance of a couple and two children from their house in Sukhothai, northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257610-missing-family-alive-in-turkey-daughter-just-wants-to-hug-parents-no-idea-about-10m-baht-debts-claim/

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Phuket warns of fraudsters using Phuket police ID cards to ask for money from victims

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Police are warning people as fraudsters are using police identification to ask for money from victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257611-phuket-warns-of-fraudsters-using-phuket-police-id-cards-to-ask-for-money-from-victims/

 

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Anutin's marijuana odyssey: It's the latest leg in the south

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul went to Ranong in southern Thailand on the latest leg of his tour around Thailand promoting medical marijuana and hemp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257612-anutins-marijuana-odyssey-its-the-latest-leg-in-the-south/

 

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Phuket: 'Service Establishment' in well known Patong hotel ordered shut for 15 days after complaints

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 'Service Establishment' ordered shut

 

Daily News reported that a service establishment - a euphemism for a place of prostitution - was ordered shut in the Patong area of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257614-phuket-service-establishment-in-well-known-patong-hotel-ordered-shut-for-15-days-after-complaints/

 

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Jobless man turned to fishing - but transporting drugs across the Mekong was more lucrative

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Special teams in Nakhon Phanom in NE Thailand announced the arrest of 52 year old Phisamai Suwanbupha or Pik, reported Siam Rath. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257615-jobless-man-turned-to-fishing-but-transporting-drugs-across-the-mekong-was-more-lucrative/

 

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Four-meter king cobra captured in Uthai Thani

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on a case of a snake being found in a house in Uthai Thani province in lower northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257620-four-meter-king-cobra-captured-in-uthai-thani/

 

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Video: Taxi driver allegedly caught sniffing glue behind the wheel at the lights!

 

Naew Na Tha Caption: Breathe it all in! Weird sniffing glue behavior in a taxi revealed

 

Naew Na repeated claims made on a popular Facebook page that a taxi driver was sniffing glue. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257621-video-taxi-driver-allegedly-caught-sniffing-glue-behind-the-wheel-at-the-lights/ 

 

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No more "cheating" man for me, says Kan: Sword wielding attack was the last straw!

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Let that be a lesson to you!! Lady won't reconcile, Ex gets violent, grabs knife 

 

Naew Na posted many still photos from a video that was widely viewed online that involved a Thai man attacking his former wife. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257623-no-more-cheating-man-for-me-says-kan-sword-wielding-attack-was-the-last-straw/

 

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Clamp removing driver surrenders to police in south: 1,400 baht fine and faces two further charges

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported on the case of a man caught on tape using a cutting tool to remove a police clamp from the right front wheel of his vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257624-clamp-removing-driver-surrenders-to-police-in-south-1400-baht-fine-and-faces-two-further-charges/

 

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Test and Go dies a death - but all I care about is Mango and Sticky Rice

 

 

I am sure it was important news for many people when the CCSA decided to scrap RT-PCR tests of overseas arrivals meaning the death of the Test and Go scheme come May 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257626-test-and-go-dies-a-death-but-all-i-care-about-is-mango-and-sticky-rice/

 

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to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 25 April 2022
https://aseannow.com/topic/1257710-thailand-live-monday-25-april-2022/