All Schools Ready for On-site Teaching

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – About 35,000 schools nationwide are ready to resume their on-site teaching when the new school term starts on May 17, according to the Education Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259196-all-schools-ready-for-on-site-teaching/

Allegedly drunken foreigner gets into car crash with famous Thai ex-convict Youtubers in Pattaya area

 

 

An allegedly drunken foreigner got into a car crash with famous Thai ex-convict Youtubers in Bang Lamung. The foreigner reportedly objected to an alcohol test at the accident scene. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259199-allegedly-drunken-foreigner-gets-into-car-crash-with-famous-thai-ex-convict-youtubers-in-pattaya-area/

Patong and tourism cities including Pattaya need ‘special zoning’ with nightlife venues

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

Patong and tourism cities including Pattaya need ‘special zoning’ with nightlife venues open until 4 AM but nightlife business operators need to pay more tax, according to ‘Prab Keesin’, a prominent Patong businessman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259218-patong-and-tourism-cities-including-pattaya-need-‘special-zoning’-with-nightlife-venues/

Thailand’s long-term ‘high potential’ resident visa fee to be halved to ฿50,000

 

A tourist enjoys the view of the Hong islands from the infinity pool of a resort on Koh Yao Yai island in the Andaman Sea. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

Thailand’s cabinet decided to cut the long-term resident (LTR) visa fee by half on Tuesday, to 50,000 baht, for foreigners who have “high capability or potential” and want to stay in the country for up to ten years, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259224-thailand’s-long-term-‘high-potential’-resident-visa-fee-to-be-halved-to-฿50000/

 

With gold falling is buying Thai real estate a better bet

ANALYSIS | by Michael Bridge

 

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It remains one of the world's fastest-growing economies and owning property in Thailand has been a fashionable way to profit from the nation's rise. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259244-with-gold-falling-is-buying-thai-real-estate-a-better-bet/

 

PM is running out of time and confidence as opposition plots heave against him in June or July 

by Joseph O' Connor

 

On Tuesday, an intervention by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan (inset left) led to assurances that the premier’s arch-foe and former minister, Thamanat Prompow (inset right), who is thought to have been behind a plot to topple the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (centre) last September, that nearly succeeded, would not be meeting Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Yuttapong Charasathien as reported earlier on May 23rd next

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259245-pm-is-running-out-of-time-and-confidence-as-opposition-plots-heave-against-him-in-june-or-july/

 

Outrage over Thai public school that forces kindergarten students to wear military uniforms

By Erich Parpart

 

 

A Thai public school faces online criticism for making kindergarten students wear four different uniforms in one week, including what appeared to be a military uniform.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259246-outrage-over-thai-public-school-that-forces-kindergarten-students-to-wear-military-uniforms/

 

Woman dies after being attacked in Thalang, Phuket by her brother’s dogs

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – A woman has been pronounced dead after being attacked by her brother’s dogs at a house in the Thalang district yesterday morning (May 10th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259247-woman-dies-after-being-attacked-in-thalang-phuket-by-her-brother’s-dogs/

 

US-ASEAN Summit needs concrete results to be more than a talkshop

OPINION | By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk

 

US President Joe Biden took part in the ASEAN-US Summit on the sidelines of the 2021 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits held online on a live video conference in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. (Photo by Handout / ASEAN Summit 2021 / AFP)

 

The leaders of ASEAN countries will meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington D.C. on May 12-13 for a special summit to commemorate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259250-us-asean-summit-needs-concrete-results-to-be-more-than-a-talkshop/

 

COVID-19 - May 11: Thailand reports 7,650 new coronavirus cases, 9,322 recoveries, 56 deaths

 

Graphic: ASEAN NOW

 

Thailand on Wednesday (May 11) reported 7,650 new COVID-19 cases, 9,322 recoveries and 56 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1259257-covid-19-may-11-thailand-reports-7650-new-coronavirus-cases-9322-recoveries-56-deaths/

 

Out of date Thai driving license? Hurry up to avoid fines and retesting says Thai media

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai media Sanook Auto have advised the public of the regulations and what to do if their driving licenses are out of date.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259265-out-of-date-thai-driving-license-hurry-up-to-avoid-fines-and-retesting-says-thai-media/

 

PM Departs for US to Attend ASEAN-US Summit

 

 

BANGKOK, May 11 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha departed for Washington DC on May 11 to attend the 2nd ASEAN-US Special Summit , said Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259266-pm-departs-for-us-to-attend-asean-us-summit/

 

Politicians make jokes about mental health and gullibility

 

Daily News Thai Caption "Tham Pay Dai!" - Can Do!

 

Thai media Daily News reported offhand comments at the end of yesterday's cabinet meeting from both the PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and one of his deputies, health minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259274-politicians-make-jokes-about-mental-health-and-gullibility/

 

Chinese Demand for Thai Durians Strong Amid Rising Costs, Delayed Shipments

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai durians have been gaining in popularity among Chinese consumers in recent years, with exports of the fruit now four times what they were in 2017.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259276-chinese-demand-for-thai-durians-strong-amid-rising-costs-delayed-shipments/

 

Local officials getting drunk on government property - District chief calls investigation 

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The truth is sought

 

The chief of Huai Thap Than district in Sisaket in Thailand's north east sent in his deputies to investigate after a social media clip showed local officials getting drunk on government property.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259278-local-officials-getting-drunk-on-government-property-district-chief-calls-investigation/

 

AIS and Vimut Hospital Launch Smart Hospital Campaign

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Vimut Hospital and Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) have launched their Smart Hospital campaign using the telecommunications company’s 5G solution and digital services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259280-ais-and-vimut-hospital-launch-smart-hospital-campaign/

 

Second search at "Holy Father's" weird cult - Fermented fish covered in maggots "shocks" officials

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Utterly sickening

 

Daily News reported on the second search of the property of a strange cult headed by a 74 year old man referred to as Phra Bida or Holy Father in Chaiyaphum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259281-second-search-at-holy-fathers-weird-cult-fermented-fish-covered-in-maggots-shocks-officials/ 

 

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"It's only a toy" says Thai man after threatening his 'terrified' ex with a gun in Pattaya

 

Daily News Thai Cap: A toy gun

 

A Thai man from Korat has surrendered to the Muang district police in Pattaya after a scary incident in the street.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259198-man-blatantly-points-gun-at-18-year-old-ex-girlfriend-in-public-with-multiple-eyewitnesses-in-pattaya-area/?do=findComment&comment=17352298

 

Amazing Thailand: Gate pinching thief on a bicycle nabbed by cops in Samut Prakan

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thai social media was abuzz with comment after a man was caught on CCTV in Thai Ban Mai sub-district of Samut Prakan riding off with a gate on a bicycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259285-amazing-thailand-gate-pinching-thief-on-a-bicycle-nabbed-by-cops-in-samut-prakan/

 

First Group of Myanmar Workers Legally Imported through Mae Sot

 

 

TAK, May 11 (TNA) – The Labor Ministry welcomed fully vaccinated Myanmar migrants to Thailand to work for local employers without quarantine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259286-first-group-of-myanmar-workers-legally-imported-through-mae-sot/

 

Gold shop robber in Chonburi shows gun in bag before stealing a whole tray of necklaces

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the latest gold shop robbery in Thailand yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259287-gold-shop-robber-in-chonburi-shows-gun-in-bag-before-stealing-a-whole-tray-of-necklaces/

 

Video: Car smashes into back of parked resurfacing vehicle after collision with motorcycle taxi on Bang Na -Trat

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported on an accident on the Bang Na - Trat highway at KM marker 15 in the early hours of yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259291-video-car-smashes-into-back-of-parked-resurfacing-vehicle-after-collision-with-motorcycle-taxi-on-bang-na-trat/

 

"The stress will kill my mum" says abbot after being caught taking yaba

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: "Fine" behavior for a temple - abbot and monks arrested for yaba

 

Naew Na reported that police in Muang Uthai Thani and provincial drugs officers went to a temple in the village of Ban Bung Fang after a drugs' bust.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259294-the-stress-will-kill-my-mum-says-abbot-after-being-caught-taking-yaba/

 

Driver escapes injury as iron girders come loose and smash into following car in downtown Bangkok

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a scary incident earlier this morning in the Asoke - Phetchaburi area of downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259295-driver-escapes-injury-as-iron-girders-come-loose-and-smash-into-following-car-in-downtown-bangkok/

 

‘Asani’ to bring heavy rain, flash floods to parts of Thailand in next two days

 

Photo by Todd Diemer on Unsplash

 

Thailand’s Meteorological Department is warning of heavy rain in some areas, including flash floods and overflows today (Wednesday) and tomorrow, caused by a tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. Thunderstorms are also forecast for Bangkok and its vicinities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259310-‘asani’-to-bring-heavy-rain-flash-floods-to-parts-of-thailand-in-next-two-days/

Thai children’s IQ levels on the rise, over 10% above 130

 

 

The average intelligence quotient (IQ) of Thai children is on the rise, from an average of 98.3 in 2016 to 102.8 in 2021, while 10.4% of the students surveyed have an IQ above 130, according to results of a nationwide survey released by the Ministry of Public Health’s Mental Health Department today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259311-thai-children’s-iq-levels-on-the-rise-over-10-above-130/

 

Cannabis Treatments Added to Gold Card Scheme

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Three traditional cannabis-based medicines have been included in the government’s gold card scheme as additional hospital treatment options.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259312-cannabis-treatments-added-to-gold-card-scheme/

 

Thailand Shares Vision On How To Achieve Educational Resilience at APEC SOM2

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Education Minister joined the APEC Second Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) and related meetings today at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, to discuss issues on the topic "Quality Education for Sustainable Development." This is one of the key topics raised by the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259313-thailand-shares-vision-on-how-to-achieve-educational-resilience-at-apec-som2/

 

Thai Foods Could Be Soft Power

 

 

WASHINGTON DC, May 10 (TNA) – Thai restaurateurs will ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to promote Thai foods as soft power, especially Phad Khee Mao Kai or hot and spicy stir-fried chicken.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259316-thai-foods-could-be-soft-power/

 

Thailand is approaching Covid-19 redefinition as ‘endemic’ but with no exact timeframe, Public Health Minister says

 

 

Thailand’s Covid-19 situation is improving and nearly calling the disease ‘endemic’ soon, the Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated today, May 11th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259317-thailand-is-approaching-covid-19-redefinition-as-‘endemic’-but-with-no-exact-timeframe-public-health-minister-says/