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Thailand’s press freedom ranking improves this year

 

 

Thailand’s global press freedom ranking has improved, as the country ranks 115 out of 180 countries in this year’s World Press Freedom index, a jump from 137 in 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258664-thailand’s-press-freedom-ranking-improves-this-year/

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Retailers to Slash Prices for School Uniforms and Supplies

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is working with retailers to provide consumers with 10-69% discounts on school uniforms and supplies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258667-retailers-to-slash-prices-for-school-uniforms-and-supplies/

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Preparations under way for resumption of on-site classes on May 17th

 

 

Thailand’s Education and Public Health ministries have adopted several measures in preparation for the resumption of on-site classes on May 17th at schools across the country, after almost two years of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258680-preparations-under-way-for-resumption-of-on-site-classes-on-may-17th/

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Are we coming to the end of the pandemic in Thailand?

ANALYSIS | by Michael Bridge

 

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Gradually we are starting to see a drop in the number of Covid cases across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258703-are-we-coming-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-in-thailand/

 

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ASEAN’s joint statement on facing common global challenges

 

The Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) flag (R) leads the flags of the 10-member countries during the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting in Singapore on July 23, 2008. The ASEAN-member countires are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. AFP PHOTO/ROMEO GACAD/POOL (Photo by ROMEO GACAD / POOL / AFP)

 

Amid dramatic shifts in the strategic landscape, and their negative impacts on global peace and stability, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand issued a joint statement Wednesday on their respective roles as hosts of three upcoming and important leaders’ meetings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258704-asean’s-joint-statement-on-facing-common-global-challenges/

 

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Phuket murder hit suspect dies in Canadian plane crash days after being declared ‘most wanted’

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Police in Canada have confirmed that Gene Karl Lahrkamp (centre), wanted for murder in Thailand on foot of an arrest warrant issued by Phuket Provincial Court on February 11th last, died on Saturday, April 30th in a plane crash near Sioux Lookout, a town in Northwestern Ontario.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258705-phuket-murder-hit-suspect-dies-in-canadian-plane-crash-days-after-being-declared-‘most-wanted’/

 

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Hua Hin second most popular destination in Thailand for domestic travellers in May

By Online Reporter

 

Tourists on Hua Hin beach, file photo

 

Pattaya and Hua Hin are the two most popular destinations for domestic travellers during the May holidays in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258706-hua-hin-second-most-popular-destination-in-thailand-for-domestic-travellers-in-may/

 

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Hua Hin in 2022: Outlook bright for Centara World Masters host

By Online Reporter

 

Image: Golf Asian

 

The return of the Centara World Masters Golf Championship to Hua Hin is a boost for one of Thailand’s most popular beachside getaways, coming amid the broader easing of entry requirements and an ongoing pick-up in international tourism in 2022. Now more than at any time over the last few years, there is good cause for optimism at a local level, with Hua Hin well poised to cater for a pent-up demand for golf tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258707-hua-hin-in-2022-outlook-bright-for-centara-world-masters-host/

 

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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Hua Hin bikers to take part in men’s health fundraiser

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

A group of bikers from Hua Hin are set to take part in the world’s largest charity motorcycle event later this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258708-distinguished-gentleman’s-ride-hua-hin-bikers-to-take-part-in-men’s-health-fundraiser/

 

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COVID-19 - May 5: Thailand reports 9,790 new coronavirus cases, 17,109 recoveries, 54 deaths

 

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Thailand on Thursday (May 5) reported 9,790 new COVID-19 cases, 17,109 recoveries and 54 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258718-covid-19-may-5-thailand-reports-9790-new-coronavirus-cases-17109-recoveries-54-deaths/

 

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Suspect arrested after allegedly snatching bag from a British tourist in Ao Nang, Krabi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Krabi – A suspect has been arrested after he allegedly snatched a bag that had a mobile phone, 10,000 baht in cash, and credit cards from a female British tourist while she was walking in Ao Nang district, Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258721-suspect-arrested-after-allegedly-snatching-bag-from-a-british-tourist-in-ao-nang-krabi/

 

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French man and Thai woman dead after shooting in Bangkok
 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thong Lor police accompanied by metropolitan deputy chief Pol Maj-Gen Chokechai Ngamwong were called to a cold meat cuts company in Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, yesterday lunchtime after reports of three people shot, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258724-french-man-and-thai-woman-dead-after-shooting-in-bangkok/

 

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Young candidates woo voters with fresh ideas in Bangkok council race

 

 

Although many candidates for the Bangkok Council election are familiar old faces, fresh talent has also surfaced for voters keen to see what the new generation has to offer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258733-young-candidates-woo-voters-with-fresh-ideas-in-bangkok-council-race/

 

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Payback time! Polite gunman shoots entire family dead - friend hears murders on shocking video call

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on an extraordinary crime at a house in Pathum Thani yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258737-payback-time-polite-gunman-shoots-entire-family-dead-friend-hears-murders-on-shocking-video-call/

 

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98 Myanmar illegals found sleeping in Prachuap woods - they paid up to 25K for the privilege of working in Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the Surasi special task force along with immigration police and other authorities found a large group of illegal Myanmar immigrants sleeping in the woods in Prachuap Khirikhan province at 2 am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258738-98-myanmar-illegals-found-sleeping-in-prachuap-woods-they-paid-up-to-25k-for-the-privilege-of-working-in-thailand/

 

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Motorcyclist run over by car after coming off his bike

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Run over by a car (after falling off a bike)

 

Bang Sri Muang police and Poh Teck Tung rescue services in Nonthaburi were called after the death of a motorcyclist on the Ratchapreuk Road heading towards Rattanathibet Road last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258739-motorcyclist-run-over-by-car-after-coming-off-his-bike/

 

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Launderette employee robbed of gold necklace at knifepoint - CCTV captures the crime clearly

 

Daily News Thai Caption: All done in broad daylight!

 

Police in Muang District of Rayong have clear CCTV after a brazen daylight robbery of an employee at a downtown coin-op launderette.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258740-launderette-employee-robbed-of-gold-necklace-at-knifepoint-cctv-captures-the-crime-clearly/

 

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Phuket plans to announce Covid-19 as an endemic disease, Thai Central government urges patience

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – Phuket is planning to announce Covid-19 as an endemic disease after Covid -19 new and confirmed cases have continued to decrease in the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258743-phuket-plans-to-announce-covid-19-as-an-endemic-disease-thai-central-government-urges-patience/

 

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Video: Intruder faces death sentence after security breach at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

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Thai Rath reported on the fallout from the security breach at Suvarnabhumi airport on Tuesday when an armed man broke into an airplane parking area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258745-video-intruder-faces-death-sentence-after-security-breach-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Thai tourism officials and private sector buoyant after Test and Go is scrapped and tourists flood in

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath published an upbeat story after the Test and Go scheme was scrapped on Sunday. They said the south and Thailand in general was getting busy again. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258747-thai-tourism-officials-and-private-sector-buoyant-after-test-and-go-is-scrapped-and-tourists-flood-in/

 

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Finance Ministry Borrows 50 Billion Yen from JICA

 

 

BANGKOK, May 5 (TNA) – The Finance Ministry borrows 50 billion yen from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under an executive decree allowing it to borrow 500 billion baht to solve economic and social problems resulting from COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258748-finance-ministry-borrows-50-billion-yen-from-jica/

 

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TAT to propose extending Phase 4 of “We Travel Together” tourism program

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will propose extending Phase 4 of the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) domestic tourism program until December tothe Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) tomorrow (Friday), according to TAT Deputy Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258749-tat-to-propose-extending-phase-4-of-“we-travel-together”-tourism-program/

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Son in custody after stabbing father in the chest in southern Thailand - yaba involved yet again

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Yaba - meth mixed with caffeine, a drug of choice in Thailand available for a few dozen Thai baht - is at the center of another horrific murder of a parent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258751-son-in-custody-after-stabbing-father-in-the-chest-in-southern-thailand-yaba-involved-yet-again/

 

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Prinn reports to police following more sexual assault allegations

 

 

Former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi reported to Huai Khwang police this morning (Thursday) to acknowledge another allegation of sexual assault, in Thailand’s biggest #MeToo case to date.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258752-prinn-reports-to-police-following-more-sexual-assault-allegations/

 

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Factory worker left alone at wedding - groom who claimed he was a soldier and bodyguard fails to show

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a wedding that never was in Nadee district of Prachinburi on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258757-factory-worker-left-alone-at-wedding-groom-who-claimed-he-was-a-soldier-and-bodyguard-fails-to-show/

 

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Thailand’s motorcycle taxis can claim state subsidy to buy benzene

 

 

Motorcycle taxi drivers can now download the “Thung Ngern” application onto their smartphones, so they can receive a 250 baht/month subsidy from the state until the end of July, to be used to buy benzene from gas stations under the 50:50 co-payment scheme, in light of the high fuel prices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258769-thailand’s-motorcycle-taxis-can-claim-state-subsidy-to-buy-benzene/

 

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Thailand and Japan to Push for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan have agreed to strengthen their partnership in areas such as diplomacy, security and economic cooperation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258770-thailand-and-japan-to-push-for-comprehensive-strategic-partnership/

 

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Thai Rice NAMA introduces financial packages to improve farmers’ access to climate-smart rice farming

 

 

PATHUM THANI (NNT) - The Thai Rice Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions or the Thai Rice NAMA project is going to provide financial support packages to farmers and agripreneurs, so that they have better access to land preparation, laser land leveling (LLL) services, and stubble management for climate-smart rice farming.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258771-thai-rice-nama-introduces-financial-packages-to-improve-farmers’-access-to-climate-smart-rice-farming/

 

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Finance Ministry to Reduce Import Tariffs on Battery Electric Vehicles

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance is moving forward with a plan to reduce import tariffs on completely built-up (CBU) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in an effort to increase EV use in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258772-finance-ministry-to-reduce-import-tariffs-on-battery-electric-vehicles/

 

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Thailand Pass to End for Thai Returnees First

 

 

BANGKOK, May 5 (TNA) – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he would propose the government end the Thailand Pass registration initially for Thai returnees before expanding the policy to foreign visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258775-thailand-pass-to-end-for-thai-returnees-first/