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Thailand Affirms Neutral Stance on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has affirmed that it will not take sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as the kingdom prepares to join a high-level U.S.-ASEAN meeting next week in Washington, D.C.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259092-thailand-affirms-neutral-stance-on-russia-ukraine-crisis/

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Thai water buffaloes to be proposed as a UN agricultural heritage systems

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Co-operatives is preparing to propose the inclusion of the raising of Thailand’s water buffaloes in the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259091-thai-water-buffaloes-to-be-proposed-as-a-un-agricultural-heritage-systems/

 

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Entertainment venue operators call for bars and nightlife in tourism ”blue-zone” areas to be fully, legally reopened in June

 

PHOTO: Daily News

 

A group of nightlife entertainment venues operators has submitted a proposal letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha to legally allow their businesses to be reopened, primarily in ”blue-zone” areas geared to tourism like Phuket and Pattaya, to help promote tourism from June 1st onwards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259098-entertainment-venue-operators-call-for-bars-and-nightlife-in-tourism-”blue-zone”-areas-to-be-fully-legally-reopened-in-june/

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Can Thailand afford not to host a Formula One Grand Prix?

by Michael Bridge

 

 

Now that the green light has been given for The Buriram International Circuit (known as Chang International Circuit) to host its second MotoGP later this year, could this be the time for Thailand to put in a bid to attract the much bigger and higher-profile Formula One to the land of smiles?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259124-can-thailand-afford-not-to-host-a-formula-one-grand-prix/

 

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Cult followers advised to get check-ups after consuming their own bodily discharges

 

 

Followers of a cult leader in a village in Khon San district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum have been advised to get medical check-ups at their nearest hospital. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259060-thailand-gripped-by-case-of-holy-hermit-who-advises-disciples-to-eat-body-secretions-to-cure-illness/?do=findComment&comment=17349970

 

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Phuket doctors state that a 12-year-old boy who went blind was NOT from a Covid-19 vaccine, following viral story

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – A 62-year-old grandmother called the press for help after her 12-year-old boy in the Thalang district has gone blind after he reportedly received a second dose of the Covid -19 vaccine, according to her. Meanwhile, leading Phuket doctors have confirmed the boy’s blindness was, according to them, NOT due to a Covid-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259125-phuket-doctors-state-that-a-12-year-old-boy-who-went-blind-was-not-from-a-covid-19-vaccine-following-viral-story/

 

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Chadchart to focus on Bangkok’s undecided voters, Aswin to increase fire stations

 

 

Independent candidates in Bangkok’s gubernatorial election, Chadchart Sittipunt and former Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang, are ramping up their campaigns, nearly two weeks ahead of the highly anticipated election, with the former focusing on convincing undecided voters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259126-chadchart-to-focus-on-bangkok’s-undecided-voters-aswin-to-increase-fire-stations/

 

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COVID-19 - May 10: Thailand reports 6,230 new coronavirus cases, 11,132 recoveries, 53 deaths

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (May 10) reported 6,230 new COVID-19 cases, 11,132 recoveries and 53 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259127-covid-19-may-10-thailand-reports-6230-new-coronavirus-cases-11132-recoveries-53-deaths/

 

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PM happy with Thai reopening numbers - entertainment industry begs again after 100 billion baht hit

 

 

Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha yesterday expressed satisfaction with the number of foreign tourists entering Thailand since the ending of Test and Go. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259128-pm-happy-with-thai-reopening-numbers-entertainment-industry-begs-again-after-100-billion-baht-hit/

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Video: Thai son scatters 100K+ of his mum's money at the local market - police call for cash return

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Quickly return (the money)

 

A CCTV video published by Daily News showed a Thai son start scattering his mother's money all over a market area in NE Thailand in the middle of the night.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1259131-video-thai-son-scatters-100k-of-his-mums-money-at-the-local-market-police-call-for-cash-return/

 

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5 decades of governor elections that have shaped modern Bangkok

 

In 1971, Phra Nakhon was merged with Thon Buri province on the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River to form Krungthep Maha Nakhon, now the capital’s official name. (Photo by Waranont (Joe))

 

Bangkokians choose their next governor on May 22, the latest episode in 50 years of administration that has shaped the world capital that we know today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259133-5-decades-of-governor-elections-that-have-shaped-modern-bangkok/

 

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Hummer trucks and the Eiffel Tower feature in ostentatious wedding as mayor's son ties the knot

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on an ostentatious Thai wedding with some unusual trappings in Songkhla in the south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259134-hummer-trucks-and-the-eiffel-tower-feature-in-ostentatious-wedding-as-mayors-son-ties-the-knot/

 

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Cult leader bailed - Thai media continues to report on bizarre case

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Phra Bida released from jail

 

Daily News reported that the white haired man at the center of a bizarre cult in the north east of Thailand had been released from bail.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259138-cult-leader-bailed-thai-media-continues-to-report-on-bizarre-case/

 

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Authorities to Distribute Free Cannabis Plants for Home Cultivation

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - One million free cannabis plants will be distributed in June when home cultivation and use of the plant are due to be officially legalized under Thai law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259139-authorities-to-distribute-free-cannabis-plants-for-home-cultivation/

 

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Centara World Masters Makes a Grand Return in 2022

By Online Reporter

 

 

Golfers from around the world have arrived in their numbers for the seventh instalment of the Centara World Masters Golf Championship, marking a welcome return for the highly anticipated event in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259141-centara-world-masters-makes-a-grand-return-in-2022/

 

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Giant King Cobra flushed out from cop's wife's car with BUG SPRAY! Now locals hope Fortuner will bring fortunes!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Nong Bua rescue services on Route 22 from Udon Thani to Sakon Nakhon in the NE of Thailand were called after a policeman's wife noticed a huge King Cobra had taken up residence under her Toyota Fortuner parked at a PTT gas station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259143-giant-king-cobra-flushed-out-from-cops-wifes-car-with-bug-spray-now-locals-hope-fortuner-will-bring-fortunes/

 

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Welcome back! Southern market doing a roaring trade as foreigners return to Thailand

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that a cultural market street in Phangnga was doing a roaring trade every Sunday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259147-welcome-back-southern-market-doing-a-roaring-trade-as-foreigners-return-to-thailand/

 

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Thailand and US begin two days of strategic talks in Washington DC

 

Photo from www.asean.usmission.gov

 

Thailand and the US began a two-day strategic discussion in Washington yesterday (Monday), to strengthen further their security partnership in creating a peaceful and prosperous region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259148-thailand-and-us-begin-two-days-of-strategic-talks-in-washington-dc/

 

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Popular water park announces closure - one week left at 99 baht, no restrictions

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Closing down

 

The popular SansaNook water park in Samut Prakan near the Thai capital Bangkok has announced on its Facebook page that it is closing down for good. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259154-popular-water-park-announces-closure-one-week-left-at-99-baht-no-restrictions/

 

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Ladyboy suspected of horrific murder of 97 year old woman and granddaughter in Roi-Et

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police and rescue services in the Nong Phok police jurisdiction in Roi-Et, north eastern Thailand, were called to the scene of a horrific double murder.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259156-ladyboy-suspected-of-horrific-murder-of-97-year-old-woman-and-granddaughter-in-roi-et/

 

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Bus company sold after 65 years of operation - Covid and high fuel costs spell end for Cherdchai Tour

 

Picture: TNA-MCOT

 

MCOT reported on the sale of the Cherchai Tour company run by a well known woman known as Jay Kiaw. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259159-bus-company-sold-after-65-years-of-operation-covid-and-high-fuel-costs-spell-end-for-cherdchai-tour/

 

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Lazada banned from Thai army compounds following video controversy

 

Army Commander-in-Chief General Narongpan Jitkaewtae

 

Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief has banned all military units from using Lazada, following the controversy over a TikTok video, which has been deemed by some to offend the disabled and the monarchy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259162-lazada-banned-from-thai-army-compounds-following-video-controversy/

 

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1.6 billion baht in assets seized from Canadian mafia figure who died in police custody

 

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Thailand's public prosecutors said they had seized 1.6 billion baht in assets from a Canadian mafia figure who died in custody and his associates. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259164-16-billion-baht-in-assets-seized-from-canadian-mafia-figure-who-died-in-police-custody/

 

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Child Car Seats Selling for 1,000-60,000 Baht Amid New Law

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The recent implementation of a law requiring child car seats for children under the age of 6 has started sparking public interest for the safety items, with prices ranging from 1,000 to 60,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259166-child-car-seats-selling-for-1000-60000-baht-amid-new-law/

 

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Hua Hin immigration closed, alcohol ban in place during upcoming holidays

By Online Reporter

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration office in Hua Hin. File Photo

 

Immigration offices nationwide will be closed for the upcoming Thai holidays, which will take place on May 13 and May 16.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259168-hua-hin-immigration-closed-alcohol-ban-in-place-during-upcoming-holidays/

 

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Unidentified foreign driver dies after motorbike crash in Rawai, Phuket

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Phuket Raumjai Rescue Foundation

 

Rawai, Phuket – An unidentified male foreign driver has been pronounced dead after a motorbike crash in Rawai, Phuket early this morning (May 10th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259169-unidentified-foreign-driver-dies-after-motorbike-crash-in-rawai-phuket/

 

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Police Seize Large Assets From Deceased AlphaBay Founder

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police have seized assets worth nearly US$21 million (725 million baht) belonging to the late founder of the darknet marketplace AlphaBay, who died in a Bangkok jail earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259164-16-billion-baht-in-assets-seized-from-canadian-mafia-figure-who-died-in-police-custody/?do=findComment&comment=17350744

 

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Subcutaneous vaccine jabs offer less protection, but fewer side effects – Thai study

 

 

Subcutaneous injection of lower doses of COVID-19 vaccine generates a lower immune response than intramuscular injection, but produces fewer undesirable side effects, according to the findings of a research study by the Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research at Siriraj Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259173-subcutaneous-vaccine-jabs-offer-less-protection-but-fewer-side-effects-–-thai-study/

 

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Battle for Bangkok raging online and offline as governor election looms

 

 

Battle is heating up both online and offline as Bangkok governor candidates woo voters of all generations ahead of the May 22 election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259187-battle-for-bangkok-raging-online-and-offline-as-governor-election-looms/

 

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Floods, pollution and cultural tourism addressed by Bangkok’s gubernatorial candidates

 

 

Bangkok gubernatorial election candidates Chadchart Sittipunt and the Democrat Party’s Suchatvee Suwansawat have been proposing solutions to environmental issues faced by the capital, such as flooding and PM2.5 pollution, less than two weeks before the highly anticipated local elections.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259188-floods-pollution-and-cultural-tourism-addressed-by-bangkok’s-gubernatorial-candidates/