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‘Thailand Pass’ to stay, PM to oversee situation after end of “Test and Go”

 

Passengers wearing face masks and a protective suit as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus arriving at the departure terminal of Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP)

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will not scrap the “Thailand Pass” scheme, as has been widely anticipated, but will shorten the registration process for overseas tourists applying to enter Thailand as the “Test and Go” one-night quarantine scheme for the fully vaccinated is scheduled to come to an end on May 1, CCSA assistant spokesperson Sumanee Wacharasint said today (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258137-‘thailand-pass’-to-stay-pm-to-oversee-situation-after-end-of-“test-and-go”/

 

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ADB Finances Electric Ferries in Thailand — First in Southeast Asia

 

 

BANGKOK – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Energy Absolute Public Company Ltd. signed a 160 million Thai baht ($4.7 million) loan agreement to finance an electric ferry fleet for mass rapid transport in Bangkok—the first such transport system in Southeast Asia. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258141-adb-finances-electric-ferries-in-thailand-—-first-in-southeast-asia/

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Local tourists may help Thailand's tourism industry survive
EDITORIAL | by Michael Bridge

 

Although there is hope that by the relaxing of travel restrictions, international vacationer’s will return, it seems the hospitality industry may have to rely on Thais to fill their rooms for the next few months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258173-local-tourists-may-help-thailands-tourism-industry-survive/

 

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Bangkok gubernatorial candidates float idea of more public boat transport

 

 

Key gubernatorial candidates examined express boat services in the capital today (Thursday) and met with residents, as they proposed policies to improve the livelihoods of people living along the canals, ahead of the highly anticipated election on May 22nd, the first in nine years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258175-bangkok-gubernatorial-candidates-float-idea-of-more-public-boat-transport/

 

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From Thailand to America to China, the secret to global success is soft power

 

Countries around the world use soft power to spread their appeal and influence, though some have proved more successful in achieving this than others. (Photo by Z @dead____artist)

 

 Soft power. The United States has Hollywood, jazz and Facebook while South Korea can boast K-pop, kimchi and taekwondo. For Thailand, pad thai, tom yum kung and Muay Thai pack a global punch. Mango sticky rice is the most recent addition to that list after Thai female rapper Danupha “Milli” Khanatheerakul grabbed a bowl during her set at the Coachella festival in California.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258176-from-thailand-to-america-to-china-the-secret-to-global-success-is-soft-power/

 

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Pheu Thai says Prayut more concerned with armament than education

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The opposition Pheu Thai Party said on Thursday the government’s decision to cut the Ministry of Education’s budget while continuing to buy four new fighter planes showed a lack of attention to Thai education.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258177-pheu-thai-says-prayut-more-concerned-with-armament-than-education/

 

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Mall Sidewalks Decorated with Fossils

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The Department of Mineral Resources has confirmed that ammonite fossils were used to decorate sidewalks at a famous shopping arcade, Siam Square.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258178-mall-sidewalks-decorated-with-fossils/

 

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Pattaya police resolve to fix traffic problems in Soi Buakhao

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – The Pattaya Traffic Police are trying to solve traffic problems in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya after locals have complained for over a year. As restrictions for entry of international visitors ease from May 1st, residents have increased their complaints and concerns that the area could become a major traffic jam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258179-pattaya-police-resolve-to-fix-traffic-problems-in-soi-buakhao/

 

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Na Jomtien police reorganize and move street vendor’s stalls off parking areas of expanded Na Jomtien Beach

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Jomtien Beach, Pattaya — Na Jomtien police collaborated with the Na Jomtien Municipality to reorganize and warn street vendors on Na Jomtien Beach of violating the Cleanliness and Orderliness Act. However, police were lenient to let them sell but within a designated time frame.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258180-na-jomtien-police-reorganize-and-move-street-vendor’s-stalls-off-parking-areas-of-expanded-na-jomtien-beach/

 

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Thunderstorms and heavy showers forecast for Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Online Reporter

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan is likely to be hit by thunderstorms and showers over the coming days, forecasters have said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258181-thunderstorms-and-heavy-showers-forecast-for-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Woman reportedly leaps out of her pickup in traffic and acts oddly in Chonburi, locals believe she got possessed

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: วิศาล แสงเจริญ/TOPNEWS

 

Chonburi — A 31-year-old female driver leaped out of her pickup next to a gas station near a cemetery in Chonburi and acted what local residents described as “possessed”, while her mother said she recently had a dispute with her boyfriend which upset her. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258182-woman-reportedly-leaps-out-of-her-pickup-in-traffic-and-acts-oddly-in-chonburi-locals-believe-she-got-possessed/

 

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Minister of Tourism and Sports visits Phuket to discuss making Phuket a “high value” tourism destination for quality tourists

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Phuket — The Minister of Tourism and Sports visited Phuket to deliver a Global GBAC Star and helped strategize with the authorities to turn Phuket into a high-value tourism destination for quality tourists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258183-minister-of-tourism-and-sports-visits-phuket-to-discuss-making-phuket-a-“high-value”-tourism-destination-for-quality-tourists/

 

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Phuket City Hall receives electric scooters to use for security work, social media critics point out “ban” on scooters in public

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – Phuket City Hall received two electric scooters from a company to use in their security work, but not everyone on social media is happy as just over a month ago city officials conducted a widespread campaign banning electric scooters from city streets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258184-phuket-city-hall-receives-electric-scooters-to-use-for-security-work-social-media-critics-point-out-“ban”-on-scooters-in-public/

 

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COVID-19 - April 29: Thailand reports 14,053 new coronavirus cases, 16,782 recoveries, 129 deaths

 

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Thailand on Friday (April 29) reported 14,053 new COVID-19 cases, 16,782 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258188-covid-19-april-29-thailand-reports-14053-new-coronavirus-cases-16782-recoveries-129-deaths/

 

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DPM Prawit targets 110 medals for Thais at SEA games - urges sports authority to eliminate doping

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that DPM Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the latest meeting of the Sports Authority of Thailand at Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258200-dpm-prawit-targets-110-medals-for-thais-at-sea-games-urges-sports-authority-to-eliminate-doping/

 

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Birthday surprise: Thai man takes cake to his wife but finds her in bed with a Burmese compatriot

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a Thai man called Natthapong, 24, had been living with his wife Ni NI Aung from Myanmar for six years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258202-birthday-surprise-thai-man-takes-cake-to-his-wife-but-finds-her-in-bed-with-a-burmese-compatriot/

 

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Key points learned from Thammasat poll

 

 

Bangkok gubernatorial election made a big mockery of pollsters in 2013, when they expected M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra to lose heavily, only for him to win his second term with the highest number of votes ever. Current popularity surveys ahead of next month’s vote, therefore, can be taken with a grain of salt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258203-key-points-learned-from-thammasat-poll/

 

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Rich resort owner denies human trafficking after 15 year old girl claims he forced her to sleep with customers to repay debt

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Lahansai police in Thailand's north eastern province of Buriram have arrested a wealthy resort owner on four charges including rape and human trafficking. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258207-rich-resort-owner-denies-human-trafficking-after-15-year-old-girl-claims-he-forced-her-to-sleep-with-customers-to-repay-debt/

 

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Father and daughter in lucky escape as road sign crushes the back of their Pajero

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Klong Luang police attended the scene after a large road sign traversing Pahonyothin Road outbound came crashing down on a Mitsubishi Pajero during yesterday evening's rush hour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258208-father-and-daughter-in-lucky-escape-as-road-sign-crushes-the-back-of-their-pajero/

 

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Video: Entitled BMW driver refuses to allow ambulance to pass - the driver even brakes unnecessarily

 

Daily News Thai Caption: So what if I don't get out of the way

 

Netizens were commenting in numbers after the head of a rescue foundation detail in Phuket in southern Thailand posted a video.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258209-entitled-bmw-driver-refuses-to-allow-ambulance-to-pass-the-driver-even-brakes-unnecessarily/

 

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Daughter in Udon Thani appeals for help after her mum - and ten others - forced into prostitution in Dubai

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Please help my mum

 

Daily News reported that a 22 year daughter of a woman from Udon Thani appealed for help after her mother was forced into prostitution in Dubai, UAE.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258210-daughter-in-udon-thani-appeals-for-help-after-her-mum-and-ten-others-forced-into-prostitution-in-dubai/

 

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Lottery fever in Suphan: Stunted coconut tree looks like a pair of elephants with trunks

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that residents in Suphanburi were flocking to a local temple after reports of a mysterious looking plant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258213-lottery-fever-in-suphan-stunted-coconut-tree-looks-like-a-pair-of-elephants-with-trunks/

 

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Suicide Rises among Young People

 

 

BANGKOK, April 29 (TNA) – Suicide and self-harm among teenagers and young workers are four times as much as those among general people at working age.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258215-suicide-rises-among-young-people/

 

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Motorcyclist killed as 18 wheel truck turns into company in Samut Prakan

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a road traffic accident that resulted in the death of a 30 year old motorcyclist in Rachathewa sub-district of Samut Prakan yesterday around noon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258218-motorcyclist-killed-as-18-wheel-truck-turns-into-company-in-samut-prakan/

 

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BTS Asks Passengers Not to Sit with Their Legs Crossed

 

 

BANGKOK, April 29 (TNA) – Bangkok Mass Transit System PCL (BTS) asks its electric train passengers not to sit with their legs crossed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258219-bts-asks-passengers-not-to-sit-with-their-legs-crossed/

 

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Monks used NE temple as drug den and yaba distribution point

 

Picture: INN

 

Sisaket governor Wattana Wutthichart sent in his deputies along with the police to the temple of Wat Nikhom Soi 3 in Wang Hin district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258220-monks-used-ne-temple-as-drug-den-and-yaba-distribution-point/

 

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5m Govt Lottery Tickets to Be Sold via App

 

 

BANGKOK, April 29 (TNA) – The board of the Government Lottery Office (GLO) resolved to sell 5 million government lottery tickets via the Finance Ministry’s Paotang application from the June 16 draw onwards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258222-5m-govt-lottery-tickets-to-be-sold-via-app/

 

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Fruits exports still hit snags on its way to China

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Problems persist in exporting fruits to China despite government assurances that all rail and road checkpoints have now been opened, an exporter association said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258224-fruits-exports-still-hit-snags-on-its-way-to-china/

 

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Bangkok governor candidate Sakoltee seeks to collect city tax from foreign tourists

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Independent Bangkok gubernatorial candidate, Sakoltee Phattiyakul, said on Friday that one of his policies to generate income for the capital city is to collect a city tax from foreign visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258225-bangkok-governor-candidate-sakoltee-seeks-to-collect-city-tax-from-foreign-tourists/

 

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Thailand’s household debt forecast to jump to 95% of GDP this year

 

In this photo taken on January 16, 2022, people eat at roadside food stalls in the Chinatown area of Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

The average household debt in Thailand has increased 5.09% year on year, to 217,952.59 baht, the highest in 14 years, and this year the debt may reach 95% of the gross domestic product (GDP), according to the forecast of theCentre for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258243-thailand’s-household-debt-forecast-to-jump-to-95-of-gdp-this-year/