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COVID Insurance Accounted for Most Consumer Complaints in Q1

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has reported that COVID-19 insurance saw the highest number of consumer complaints in the first quarter of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258473-covid-insurance-accounted-for-most-consumer-complaints-in-q1/

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Thailand’s COVID-19 wards being phased out as COVID admissions fall

 

Credit: Thammasat University Field Hospital for COVID-19 Facebook Page

 

A number of Thai hospitals are phasing out their COVID-19 specific wards, as the number of COVID-19 admissions steadily declines, said Director-General of the Medical Services Department Dr. Somsak Akksilp, today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258457-thailand’s-covid-19-wards-being-phased-out-as-covid-admissions-fall/

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Mixed messages… record profits or price shocks in Thailand

ANALYSIS | by Michael Bridge

 

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OK, we know the combination of the pandemic, lack of tourists, and now the current crisis in Ukraine has not been welcome news for Thailand, or for that matter most of Asia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258488-mixed-messages…-record-profits-or-price-shocks-in-thailand/

 

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8 –year-old Ukrainian-Thai boy bitten by an unknown sea animal near Kamala Beach in Phuket, experts and officials dispute what the animal was

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – A French shark expert believes that a blue shark might have bitten an 8-year-old Ukrainian-Thai boy’s leg near Kamala Beach, Phuket yesterday (May 1st). Meanwhile, beach operators and local officials believe that it was not a shark but a barracuda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258489-8-–year-old-ukrainian-thai-boy-bitten-by-an-unknown-sea-animal-near-kamala-beach-in-phuket-experts-and-officials-dispute-what-the-animal-was/

 

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PM Prayut pleased with declining Covid-19 daily infections in Thailand, urges public to continue to keep their guard up

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha was satisfied with the significant decrease in daily Covid-19 infections in Thailand, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana revealed yesterday, May 2nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258491-pm-prayut-pleased-with-declining-covid-19-daily-infections-in-thailand-urges-public-to-continue-to-keep-their-guard-up/

 

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Rescuers search for child feared drowned at Suan Son Beach

By Online Reporter

 

 

Rescue workers were continuing their search for a 14-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Suan Son Beach in Nong Khae on Monday (May 2).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258492-rescuers-search-for-child-feared-drowned-at-suan-son-beach/

 

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British martial arts champion fighting for his life after motorbike crash in Thailand

Christian Richardson was lucky to survive when his motorbike was crushed by a pick up truck as he left a coffee shop at the start of the country's New Year festival

 

Christian Richardson, 32, has been living in Thailand for nine months and recently won his first Muay Thai bout (Image: Ben Lack)

 

By Mark Branagan & Graeme Murray, News Reporter

 

A British martial arts champion is fighting for his life after a crash in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258493-british-martial-arts-champion-fighting-for-his-life-after-motorbike-crash-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand To Start Charging An Entry Fee From August

BY: VINICIUS COSTA

 

 

Thailand is finally reopening for tourism after two years of consecutive border closures and complex entry restrictions. Even though it is slowly coming out of its shell and allowing more foreigners to visit again, the entry process for Thailand is bound to undergo some permanent changes, as the country intends to start charging an entry fee from August.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258494-thailand-to-start-charging-an-entry-fee-from-august/

 

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COVID-19 - May 3: Thailand reports 9,721 new coronavirus cases, 20,145 recoveries, 77 deaths

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (May 3) reported 9,721 new COVID-19 cases, 20,145 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258502-covid-19-may-3-thailand-reports-9721-new-coronavirus-cases-20145-recoveries-77-deaths/

 

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Thailand and Japan sign deal to transfer defence equipment and technology

 

 

Thailand and Japan signed a deal on the transfer of defence hardware and technology yesterday (Monday) and two other agreements, on financial cooperation and a Japanese grant for Thailand’s post-COVID healthcare.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258472-thailand-and-japan-discuss-cooperation-during-japanese-pm-visit/?do=findComment&comment=17337852

 

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Have we broken the back of the pandemic in Thailand? Numbers down though NE remains high

 

 

Thai Rath reported the comments of Dr Jakkrarat Pithayawonganon of the DDC yesterday regarding the state of the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258511-have-we-broken-the-back-of-the-pandemic-in-thailand-numbers-down-though-ne-remains-high/

 

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Ukrainian fraudsters: They came as tourists now they face deportation to US on tax evasion charges

 

 

INN reported on the case of two Ukrainians who arrived in Thailand as tourists, lived in a luxury villa in Phuket but are now facing deportation to the US after their arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258512-ukrainian-fraudsters-they-came-as-tourists-now-they-face-deportation-to-us-on-tax-evasion-charges/

 

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One dead, one injured as two men on motorcycle collide with 10 wheel sand truck in Chonburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Ban Bung police in Chonburi in central/eastern Thailand were called after a collision between a Suzuki Smash and a Hino truck on a bend in the Ban Bung Kradon to Ban Nong Chan road yesterday around 6 pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258513-one-dead-one-injured-as-two-men-on-motorcycle-collide-with-10-wheel-sand-truck-in-chonburi/

 

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Bangkok Prepares for Shift to Endemic Phase

 

 

BANGKOK, May 3 (TNA) – Bangkok is working out plans for the transition to an endemic status as the Covid-19 situation has improved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258516-bangkok-prepares-for-shift-to-endemic-phase/

 

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Warning Issued Over Suicide Rates Among Workers and Unemployed

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Mental Health (DMH) has issued a warning over the rising rate of suicides among people of working age and retirees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258518-warning-issued-over-suicide-rates-among-workers-and-unemployed/

 

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Waste-to-Energy Plant Closed Over Offensive Odor Issue

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Operations at a waste-to-energy power plant in On Nut have been halted after residents complained about the site’s strong odor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258519-waste-to-energy-plant-closed-over-offensive-odor-issue/

 

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Drunk civil servant arrested after having a go at Nonthaburi officials at restaurant - 20K bail

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Those "charming" Thai civil servants!

 

Daily News reported on an incident of poor behavior of a Thai civil servant at a restaurant in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258521-drunk-civil-servant-arrested-after-having-a-go-at-nonthaburi-officials-at-restaurant-20k-bail/

 

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Chiang Mai: House burns down after son charges his phone

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Dad has his head in his hands!

 

Daily News reported that it was a bad day for a father in Sansai, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258522-chiang-mai-house-burns-down-after-son-charges-his-phone/

 

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Thailand Seeks 25 Billion Baht in Japanese EEC Investments This Year

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) has set a target for enticing at least 25 billion baht worth of investments in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) from Japan this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258523-thailand-seeks-25-billion-baht-in-japanese-eec-investments-this-year/

 

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Welcome back to Thailand! Airport director hands out masks and elephant dolls to tourists

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Foreign tourists were in for a surprise at Chiang Mai international airport yesterday when they were greeted by airport director Wijit Kaewsaithiam bearing gifts. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258524-welcome-back-to-thailand-airport-director-hands-out-masks-and-elephant-dolls-to-tourists/

 

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Silpakorn Uni rector resigns over sexual harassment allegation

 

 

Rector of Silpakorn University, Chaicharn Thavaravej, resigned yesterday (Monday) over alleged sexual harassment after he posted a photo of a female flight attendant, accompanied by an inappropriate comment, on his Facebook page last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258526-silpakorn-uni-rector-resigns-over-sexual-harassment-allegation/

 

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Five injured as Nonthaburi authority van overturns in Prachuap

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on an accident involving a van that ended up on its roof in the central reservation of the Petchkasem Highway at KM marker 389 +200 in Bang Saphan, Prachuap Khirikhan yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258527-five-injured-as-nonthaburi-authority-van-overturns-in-prachuap/

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Video: Dropped phone leads to this mess in Lopburi

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kadoed reported that three pick-ups collided after a man in one dropped his phone by his feet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258528-video-dropped-phone-leads-to-this-mess-in-lopburi/

 

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Video: Mean Nissan driver leaves PTT staffer with 700 baht gas bill to pay after driving off

 

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Thai Rath published a video of a Nissan driver casually driving off after getting 700 baht's worth of gas at a PTT station in Niwet sub-district of Roi-Et in Thailand's north east.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258531-video-mean-nissan-driver-leaves-ptt-staffer-with-700-baht-gas-bill-to-pay-after-driving-off/

 

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TAT Eyes Leveraging Soft Power to Attract Quality International Tourists

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aiming to leverage Thai soft power in order to attract quality international visitors to the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258533-tat-eyes-leveraging-soft-power-to-attract-quality-international-tourists/

 

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Video: Water monitors engage in "long time" mating in Korat!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: So sweet, enough to make humans envious!

 

Sanook reported that two water monitors - politely referred to as Tua Ngern Tua Thong in Thai - engaged in a mating embrace in a pond near the offices of the Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo in Thailand's north east.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258537-video-water-monitors-engage-in-long-time-mating-in-korat/

 

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Korat motorcyclist in apparent death plunge after hitting U-turn bridge wall

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a motorcyclist from Nakhon Ratchasima died after hitting a wall of a U-turn and plunging to his death below.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258538-korat-motorcyclist-in-apparent-death-plunge-after-hitting-u-turn-bridge-wall/

 

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Thailand’s Deep South enjoys a peaceful Ramadan this year

 

 

People in Thailand’s Deep South are pleased with the relatively peaceful situation in the strife-torn region during this year’s Islamic Holy month of Ramadan, which ended yesterday (Monday). The peace was made possible by the temporary ceasefire agreed between the Thai military and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist group.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258554-thailand’s-deep-south-enjoys-a-peaceful-ramadan-this-year/

 

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Siriraj Hospital Calls for Blood Donations

 

 

BANGKOK, May 3 (TNA) – Siriraj Hospital is in dire need of blood donations with low supply due to long holidays and the Covid-19 situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258557-siriraj-hospital-calls-for-blood-donations/

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Japan’s reaffirms middle-of-the-road approach to diplomacy

 

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida inspects the honour guard at Government House in Bangkok on May 2, 2022, on his official visit to Thailand. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

During his three-nation visit to ASEAN member countries over the past five days, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demonstrated his country’s middle-of-the-road approach to diplomacy when it comes to special relations with ASEAN. His timely visit to Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand was successful and significant. Japan is able to adapt its foreign policy approach to take regional interests into consideration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258558-japan’s-reaffirms-middle-of-the-road-approach-to-diplomacy/