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British press support UK pensioners losing out in Thailand

by Michael Bridge

 

 

Almost 500,000 UK state pensioners living overseas are excluded from this month’s annual increase.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258372-british-press-support-uk-pensioners-losing-out-in-thailand/

 

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Thai naval officer who made recruits drink his diluted semen detained for 30 days, faces dismissal

 

 

The non-commissioned naval officer who forced new conscripts on his training program to drink his diluted semen has been detained for 30 days and his two immediate superiors are being disciplined.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258374-thai-naval-officer-who-made-recruits-drink-his-diluted-semen-detained-for-30-days-faces-dismissal/

 

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Thai troops kill eight suspected drug traffickers, seize 6.7 million meth pills

 

 

Thai border security forces shot dead eight suspected members of a drug caravan and seized about 6.7 million methamphetamine or “ya baa” tablets in the jungle in Mae Fah Luang district of the northern province of Chiang Rai early morning Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258375-thai-troops-kill-eight-suspected-drug-traffickers-seize-67-million-meth-pills/

 

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Reframing US-China rivalry – A Thai perspective

OPINION | by Chalanlak Chanwanpen

 

US President Joe Biden meets with China’s President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, November 15, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

 

It’s tortuous trying to navigate the current hostility between the two great superpowers, the US and China, as the Russian-Ukraine war continues to rage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258376-reframing-us-china-rivalry-–-a-thai-perspective/

 

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Speed limit increased to 120kph on four more highways in Thailand

 

 

Effective May 1st, the speed limit for all vehicles will increase to 120 kilometres per hour on four more highways, according to the announcement from the director-general of the Highways Department already published in the Royal Gazette.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258377-speed-limit-increased-to-120kph-on-four-more-highways-in-thailand/

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Thai Police deny interference in the handling of Rohingya human trafficking case

 

 

The Royal Thai Police explained that it has handled the Rohingya human trafficking case with fairness to all the suspects who have been arrested, with none of them being granted bail or given privileges during the police investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258378-thai-police-deny-interference-in-the-handling-of-rohingya-human-trafficking-case/

 

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Combined total of 70 billion baht spent under 3 stimulus projects by April 30th  

 

 

More than 70 billion baht, of a combination of funding from the government and consumer’s own money, has been spent under three economic stimulus projects, rolled out by the government to increase the purchasing power of consumers,which came to an end at the end of April, according to Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesman for the Finance Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258379-combined-total-of-70-billion-baht-spent-under-3-stimulus-projects-by-april-30th/

 

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Aswin now second in another popularity poll

 

 

May  1, 2022: Opinion surveys are coming thick and fast on the Bangkok gubernatorial race, and while Chadchart Sittipunt remains the hot favourite in all, the rise of Aswin Kwanmuang is noticeable.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258380-aswin-now-second-in-another-popularity-poll/

 

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Pattaya police raid two “restaurants” in Pattaya area allegedly open after hours

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Police raided two ‘restaurants’ on Pattaya Walking Street and on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya, April 29th, 2022 for allegedly violating the current legal closing time for alcohol serving converted “restaurants” of 11:00 P.M.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258381-pattaya-police-raid-two-“restaurants”-in-pattaya-area-allegedly-open-after-hours/

 

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Thailand’s travel safety ranked eighth globally and first in ASEAN by American tourist’s votes

By Adam Judd

 

 

National — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased after Thailand’s travel safety was ranked 8th globally and 1st in ASEAN by a recent American survey, saying this would help the wider re-opening of the country on May 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258384-thailand’s-travel-safety-ranked-eighth-globally-and-first-in-asean-by-american-tourist’s-votes/

 

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Four people injured, one seriously, including two police officers, after motorbikes collide in Phuket Town

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – One person has sustained severe injuries while three people have sustained various moderate to minor injuries, including two police officers, after two motorbikes collided in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258386-four-people-injured-one-seriously-including-two-police-officers-after-motorbikes-collide-in-phuket-town/

 

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5th Debt Relief Expo Commences in Chiang Mai

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - A new debt relief expo has been launched in Chiang Mai province, in accordance with the government’s declaration to make 2022 the year for household debt resolution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258389-5th-debt-relief-expo-commences-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thailand Hosts 4th JTC Meeting to Enhance Trade Cooperation with Bhutan

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand recently chaired the 4th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Phuket province, as it aims to tighten its relationship with Bhutan and enhance bilateral trade and investment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258390-thailand-hosts-4th-jtc-meeting-to-enhance-trade-cooperation-with-bhutan/

 

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Thai Rice Exports Surge Amid Higher Middle East Demand

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prices of rice exported from Thailand rose last week on increased demand from Middle Eastern markets, while Indian and Vietnamese rates were unchanged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258391-thai-rice-exports-surge-amid-higher-middle-east-demand/

 

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Recyclers to Stop Buying Improperly Extracted Metals

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than one hundred recyclers in Thailand have vowed to stop purchasing metals extracted from burning electrical appliances. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pollution Control Department and the recyclers is expected to help ease air pollution in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258392-recyclers-to-stop-buying-improperly-extracted-metals/

 

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Thailand Pass Still Required for Entry After May 1

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - International travelers arriving in Thailand from May 1 are required to obtain the Thailand Pass prior to travel. The government’s COVID-19 task force says it will not remove this entry requirement at this stage, despite no longer requiring an RT-PCR test result.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258394-thailand-pass-still-required-for-entry-after-may-1/

 

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Alcohol restrictions lifted throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Online Reporter

 

Hua Hin Today File Photo

 

The Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Public Health Office has announced a lifting of restrictions regarding the sale of alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258395-alcohol-restrictions-lifted-throughout-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Cashless Thai society not on the cards anytime soon, says study

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

A study conducted by the Bank of Thailand has shown that at least 50% of the Thai public will continue to use cash as their preferred payment method even after widespread takeup of banking apps such as Krungthai Bank’s Pao Tang app during the pandemic to receive government payments, support and subsidies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258397-cashless-thai-society-not-on-the-cards-anytime-soon-says-study/

 

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COVID-19 - May 2: Thailand reports 9,331 new coronavirus cases, 21,168 recoveries, 84 deaths

 

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Thailand on Monday (May 2) reported 9,331 new COVID-19 cases, 21,168 recoveries and 84 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258410-covid-19-may-2-thailand-reports-9331-new-coronavirus-cases-21168-recoveries-84-deaths/

 

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Scaffolding collapse: One worker dead five injured at condo under construction

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

One construction worker from Myanmar was killed and five compatriots injured when a piece of scaffolding supporting two floors collapsed during concrete pouring at a condominium project under construction on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258421-scaffolding-collapse-one-worker-dead-five-injured-at-condo-under-construction/

 

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Over a hundred tourists evacuated from hotel overnight in Jomtien when smoke began filling hallways

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya/Jomtien – Over a hundred domestic and foreign tourists have escaped without injuries from a hotel in Jomtien after smoke began filling corridors and rooms without, according to several guests, any warning from fire alarms last night (May 1st).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258422-over-a-hundred-tourists-evacuated-from-hotel-overnight-in-jomtien-when-smoke-began-filling-hallways/

 

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Miss Thailand Grand goes to the form horse - Miss Bangkok reigns supreme!

 

Picture: INN

 

Thai media in the shape of Sanook and INN reported on the conclusion of the Miss Thailand Grand 2022 beauty pageant yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258424-miss-thailand-grand-goes-to-the-form-horse-miss-bangkok-reigns-supreme/

 

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Rich driver who deliberately blocked ambulance carrying patient gets fined a paltry 500 baht!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The rich and entitled BMW driver who played an extraordinary cat and mouse game with a desperate ambulance driver trying to pass with a sick patient in the back has been fined by the Muang Phuket police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258425-rich-driver-who-deliberately-blocked-ambulance-carrying-patient-gets-fined-a-paltry-500-baht/

 

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Thai PM orders strict surveillance on H3N8 bird flu to prevent disease import to Thailand

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Prachathai

 

Bangkok – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha today, May 1st, ordered the relevant authorities to prevent H3N8 bird flu import to Thailand after the first human case was discovered in China last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258426-thai-pm-orders-strict-surveillance-on-h3n8-bird-flu-to-prevent-disease-import-to-thailand/

 

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Over 21,000 overseas passengers arrive in BKK, Phuket, on 1st day without ‘Test & Go’

 

 

Over 120 international flights, carrying 21,268 passengers, arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Phuket international airports yesterday (Sunday), the day after the government’s anti-COVID-19 “Test and Go” scheme ended, no longer requiring RT-PCR tests upon entry and first-night quarantine for the fully vaccinated and those who tested negative 72 hours prior to departure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258427-over-21000-overseas-passengers-arrive-in-bkk-phuket-on-1st-day-without-‘test-go’/

 

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Thai wife finally cremated: Loving husband kept her body for 21 years after her death

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that a loving husband in Bangkok kept his dead wife for 21 years after she died from natural causes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258428-thai-wife-finally-cremated-loving-husband-kept-her-body-for-21-years-after-her-death/

 

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Pattaya officials and mayor candidates discuss legal reopening of nightlife, extended closing hours to “Pre Covid” times

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya business owners, Pattaya police, and Bang Lamung District Administrative Department representatives discussed the re-opening of Walking Street this weekend after the CCSA  (Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration) committee extended alcohol selling hours and changed legal opening hours for converted restaurants, which is what entertainment venues currently are.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258430-pattaya-officials-and-mayor-candidates-discuss-legal-reopening-of-nightlife-extended-closing-hours-to-“pre-covid”-times/

 

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Baht Depreciation Could Have Widespread Implications

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The central bank has indicated that the baht’s depreciation could impact manufacturing, commodity prices and inflation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258431-baht-depreciation-could-have-widespread-implications/

 

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Fake 1,000 baht notes everywhere at Thai market - one lady employee counts the cost

 

Picture; Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to investigate after an online post by a woman employee at a chicken stall who got stung by a female customer who paid with a fake 1,000 baht note. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258432-fake-1000-baht-notes-everywhere-at-thai-market-one-lady-employee-counts-the-cost/

 

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Khao San Road is bustling with tourists, say media - but their picture suggests otherwise!

 

Picture: INN

 

Thai media INN said in their headline that the first day of the reopening of Thailand - May 1st - was bustling with foreign tourists at Khao San Road. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258433-khao-san-road-is-bustling-with-tourists-say-media-but-their-picture-suggests-otherwise/