THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 May 2022

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Country or city living in Thailand?

 

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Back in January 2019, we posted a viewer’s comments (known as Village farang) on the balance of choosing to live in Bangkok against the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259023-country-or-city-living-in-thailand/

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Can I unfreeze my state pension when I visit the UK from a country where payments don't rise every year?

By TANYA JEFFERIES FOR THIS IS MONEY.CO.UK 

 

Frozen state pension: How do you unfreeze  payments on visits to the UK?

 

Around 500,000 elderly expats live in countries where their state pension is frozen at whatever amount it was set at when they moved abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259025-can-i-unfreeze-my-state-pension-when-i-visit-the-uk-from-a-country-where-payments-dont-rise-every-year/

 

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Paetongtarn makes hustings debut to help Pheu Thai Bangkok councillor candidates

 

Photo from Ing Paetongtarn’s Instagram

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party’s advisory chief for public participation and innovation and youngest daughter of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin, has embarked on her first campaign trail, to support the party’s councillor election candidates in Thon Buri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259026-paetongtarn-makes-hustings-debut-to-help-pheu-thai-bangkok-councillor-candidates/

 

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Publicity campaign launched urging Bangkok’s electorate to vote on May 22nd

 

 

With only two weeks to go before the Bangkok gubernatorial and councillor elections on Sunday May 22nd, the Election Commission is to launch a city-wide campaign tomorrow (Monday) to urge Bangkok’s voters to go to the polls.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259027-publicity-campaign-launched-urging-bangkok’s-electorate-to-vote-on-may-22nd/

 

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Is it worth getting a second COVID-19 booster?

 

 

Though more than 2.8 million people in Thailand have already received their fourth jab against COVID-19, many others are still skeptical about what good a “second booster” can do.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259028-is-it-worth-getting-a-second-covid-19-booster/

 

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Thailand to enter rainy season in mid-May

 

 

Thailand will enter its rainy season around the end of the second week of May and it will last until mid-October, with a temporary break from mid-June to mid-July, due to the effects of El Niño and La Niña phenomena, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259029-thailand-to-enter-rainy-season-in-mid-may/

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Dentist being investigated by Thai Dental Council for alleged sexual abuse

 

 

The Thai Dental Council (TDC) has ordered a fact-finding investigation into the conduct of a dentist in Nonthaburi province who has been accused of sexually assaulting two Thai-American sisters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259030-dentist-being-investigated-by-thai-dental-council-for-alleged-sexual-abuse/

 

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Chulalongkorn University’s COVID mRNA vaccine to enter human trials

 

 

Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University is seeking approval from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) to begin the first two phases of human trials of its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259031-chulalongkorn-university’s-covid-mrna-vaccine-to-enter-human-trials/

 

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Confusion reigns over expiry date of Prayut’s rule, but history hints at extension

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s worries over his remaining time in office may have evaporated following an important resolution on the Constitutional Court president’s tenure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259033-confusion-reigns-over-expiry-date-of-prayut’s-rule-but-history-hints-at-extension/

 

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Study rates Thailand as fourth most attractive global travel destination, with Thai massage as most popular activity

By Adam Judd

 

 

National — Visa Global Travel Intentions Study has rated Thailand as the 4th most attractive travel destination with Thai massage voted as the most popular activity by tourists.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1259034-study-rates-thailand-as-fourth-most-attractive-global-travel-destination-with-thai-massage-as-most-popular-activity/ 

 

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WHO praises Thailand for its ability to cope with Covid-19 situation, says in the top three countries globally

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Thailand as a role model and listed the Kingdom in the best three countries in the world for its ability to contain and cope with the Covid-19 situation, a government spokesperson reported May 8th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259035-who-praises-thailand-for-its-ability-to-cope-with-covid-19-situation-says-in-the-top-three-countries-globally/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thailand Scores High on Tourist and Food Rankings

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and its cultural assets have earned high marks among the international community during the post-pandemic era, with the government saying it will continue to promote the kingdom’s soft power in all areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259034-study-rates-thailand-as-fourth-most-attractive-global-travel-destination-with-thai-massage-as-most-popular-activity/?do=findComment&comment=17348117

 

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Thailand on Track to Declare COVID-19 Endemic

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government is on track to declare COVID-19 an endemic disease. Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutacha said the nation is capable of achieving such a goal, despite concerns over new variants expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259036-thailand-on-track-to-declare-covid-19-endemic/

 

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Big Events Planned to Promote Bangkok Tourism

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Four major events are being planned to promote tourism in Bangkok under the “Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters” campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259037-big-events-planned-to-promote-bangkok-tourism/

 

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Pattaya Marine Business Committee considers legally resuming Pattaya bay floating restaurants, Jet ski services, parasailing, etc.

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The Pattaya Marine Business Committee gathered yesterday, May 7th, to devise rough guidelines for marine business operators to follow in order to legally reopen floating bay restaurants as well as jet ski services, parasailing, and other marine activities. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259038-pattaya-marine-business-committee-considers-legally-resuming-pattaya-bay-floating-restaurants-jet-ski-services-parasailing-etc/

 

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Thai PM orders strict discipline and principles adhered to for Buddhist monks nationwide following recent scandalous news

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Bangkokbiznews

 

Bangkok – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha ordered the National Office of Buddhism to strengthen the discipline and principles of monks nationwide following recent news regarding inappropriate behaviors among Thai monks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259039-thai-pm-orders-strict-discipline-and-principles-adhered-to-for-buddhist-monks-nationwide-following-recent-scandalous-news/

 

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26th Phuket Bike Week to be held from May 13th to May 15th

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – Phuket Bike Week 26 is going to be held from May 13th to May 15th, 2022 in the Thalang district!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259041-26th-phuket-bike-week-to-be-held-from-may-13th-to-may-15th/

 

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Bank props up a slipping baht while Thai unions strongly pursue B492 minimum daily wage claim

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Senior Director Sakkapop Panyanukul of the Bank of Thailand has expressed concern about the volatility of the Thai baht and suggested that the bank will take action to stabilise the currency where necessary. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259042-bank-props-up-a-slipping-baht-while-thai-unions-strongly-pursue-b492-minimum-daily-wage-claim/

 

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Thousands of runners take part in Cha Am – Hua Hin Marathon 2022

By Online Reporter

 

Image: ห้องข่าวเพชรบุรี

 

Thousands of runners hit the roads early on Sunday morning (May 8th) to take part in the Cha Am – Hua Hin Marathon 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259044-thousands-of-runners-take-part-in-cha-am-–-hua-hin-marathon-2022/

 

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COVID-19 - May 9: Thailand reports 6,488 new coronavirus cases, 12,755 recoveries, 55 deaths

 

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Thailand on Monday (May 9) reported 6,488 new COVID-19 cases, 12,755 recoveries and 55 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259050-covid-19-may-9-thailand-reports-6488-new-coronavirus-cases-12755-recoveries-55-deaths/

 

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THA chief admits that 2023 will be "tourism recovery year" - but more Indians expected in 2022

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath posed the question to their readership: "How has the end of Test and Go affected international tourism?"

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259053-tha-chief-admits-that-2023-will-be-tourism-recovery-year-but-more-indians-expected-in-2022/

 

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Thailand gripped by case of "holy hermit" who advises disciples to eat body secretions to cure illness

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai media was baying for more to satisfy a voracious public as a social activist trying to expose quackery mounted a high profile raid in Thailand's north east at a cult center. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259060-thailand-gripped-by-case-of-holy-hermit-who-advises-disciples-to-eat-body-secretions-to-cure-illness/

 

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Underage sex ring in south: Court gives red light for 41 arrests

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the ongoing investigation in Surat Thani into a pedophile sex ring preying on children under the age of 15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259066-underage-sex-ring-in-south-court-gives-red-light-for-41-arrests/

 

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Car seats set to be mandatory for children up to age 6 in Thailand - more laws to curb street racing 

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Car seats for children to be mandatory

 

Daily News reported on the latest changes to traffic laws in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259067-car-seats-set-to-be-mandatory-for-children-up-to-age-6-in-thailand-more-laws-to-curb-street-racing/

 

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Borders with Laos open to vehicular transport from now on

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported that the provincial governor of Nong Khai province had rescinded orders closing the border with Laos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259070-borders-with-laos-open-to-vehicular-transport-from-now-on/

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Thai wife pushed down steps to her death by husband - because she wouldn't make "laab" for him

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Wife pushed down the steps

 

A Thai husband pushed his wife down some stone steps all because she wouldn't make him "laab" - minced raw meat with condiments. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259071-thai-wife-pushed-down-steps-to-her-death-by-husband-because-she-wouldnt-make-laab-for-him/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: Two drivers dead, 3 critical as 10 wheeler and pick-up collide in Sattahip

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that Pol Capt Bunsong Yingyong of the Phlutaluang constabulary in Sattahip, Chonburi, was called after a ten wheel truck went across the central reservation and slammed head on into a pick-up on Route 332 near the Jay - Kasemphon intersection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259074-thailand-road-carnage-two-drivers-dead-3-critical-as-10-wheeler-and-pick-up-collide-in-sattahip/

 

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Two NE boys set off on 1,450 km walk to Phuket to visit their cousin with 10 baht and a bag of bananas

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that two boys aged 14 and 12 had left the care of their grandparents in Ban Dung, Udon Thani and set out to walk to Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259075-two-ne-boys-set-off-on-1450-km-walk-to-phuket-to-visit-their-cousin-with-10-baht-and-a-bag-of-bananas/

 

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Thai man stoical after finding maggots crawling in his chicken dinner

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to investigate after a man in Bangkok went online to say he had found maggots in his dinner he had bought by the side of the road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259076-thai-man-stoical-after-finding-maggots-crawling-in-his-chicken-dinner/

 

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Palm Oil Production Slows Amid Price Surge

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Producers of bottled palm oil are reportedly facing higher costs following a spike in global prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259077-palm-oil-production-slows-amid-price-surge/