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Female Russian tourist brutally assaulted while jogging at Mabprachan reservoir

 

 

A 38-year-old female Russian tourist was brutally assaulted while jogging at the Mabprachan reservoir in Bang Lamung.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260115-female-russian-tourist-brutally-assaulted-while-jogging-at-mabprachan-reservoir/

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Monitor lizard blamed for failure of Bangkok water pumps during heavy rains

 

 

A monitor lizard was found in a large water pump in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district yesterday (Wednesday), disrupting its operation and that of three more in adjacent areas and leaving them unable to pump floodwater away during the heavy showers which have been falling since Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260112-monitor-lizard-blamed-for-failure-of-bangkok-water-pumps-during-heavy-rains/

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Thailand to consider further easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Friday

 

 

The easing of restrictions on entertainment venues, such as bars and pubs, readjustment of COVID zoning and the lowering of the national alert level, from Level 3 to 2, are expected to be considered by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260110-thailand-to-consider-further-easing-of-covid-19-restrictions-on-friday/

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PM delivers speech on Thailand’s future

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha emphasized the government’s plan to take the country forward, as part of his opening speech at the Better Thailand Open Dialogue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260143-pm-delivers-speech-on-thailand’s-future/

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We seem to be surrounded by eccentric leaders

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

First, there was Donald Trump who ruled the world during his Presidency via Twitter and people thought he was a bit off his trolley.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260147-we-seem-to-be-surrounded-by-eccentric-leaders/

 

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Over 167,000 officials, volunteers to support Bangkok’s elections this Sunday

 

 

More than 167,000 officials will be deployed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) at 6,817 polling stations, 50 district offices and City Hall this Sunday to ensure smooth, safe and secure Bangkok gubernatorial and council elections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260149-over-167000-officials-volunteers-to-support-bangkok’s-elections-this-sunday/

 

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Sex drugs found in hotel room of Australian man who died from balcony fall on Tuesday in Phuket

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Scenes from the Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa on Tuesday night as police interviewed some of the 22-year-old man’s friends who travelled from Australia with him on a two week holiday to Thailand which began on May 14th last. 22-year-old Billy James Simmons (inset) had earlier been with his friends to the nightlife centre of Patong before they dropped him back at his hotel room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260150-sex-drugs-found-in-hotel-room-of-australian-man-who-died-from-balcony-fall-on-tuesday-in-phuket/

 

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Thai AirAsia X files for bankruptcy

By Online Reporter

 

File photo

 

Thai AirAsia X has filed for bankruptcy with the Central Bankruptcy Court in Bangkok, the airline announced on Thursday (May 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260151-thai-airasia-x-files-for-bankruptcy/

 

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Home-Grown Marijuana And Hemp Ok From June 9th

By Editor

 

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified on Thursday that people would be free to grow marijuana and hemp after a directive from the Public Health Ministry takes effect on June 9TH.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260153-home-grown-marijuana-and-hemp-ok-from-june-9th/

 

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Hua Hin’s Saphan Pla Walking Street closes permanently

By Online Reporter

 

Saphan Pla walking street

 

The walking street located on the Saphan Pla fishing pier has closed permanently, it has been announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260154-hua-hin’s-saphan-pla-walking-street-closes-permanently/

 

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First ever Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Saudi Arabia a success

Saudi-Thai tourism industry events in Jeddah and Riyadh were well attended, while TAT also formed strategic cooperation with Almosafer and Saudia to promote tourism to Thailand.

 

TAT Newsroom 

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report the great success of the first ever Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Saudi Arabia, following a return of cordial Saudi-Thai relations after 32 years. A total of 67 tourism businesses from Thailand took part in the roadshow, which included two events – one in Jeddah on 15 May and one in Riyadh on 17 May, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260155-first-ever-amazing-thailand-roadshow-to-saudi-arabia-a-success/

 

 

 

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Bangkok and Pattaya officials reminds the public of alcohol sales prohibitions this upcoming election weekend

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok – As elections are coming this Sunday for Bangkok Governor, the public relations department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is reminding people what not to do and what could violate the law, including the ban of alcohol sales from 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 21st, to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, May 22nd, in election jurisdictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260156-bangkok-and-pattaya-officials-reminds-the-public-of-alcohol-sales-prohibitions-this-upcoming-election-weekend/

 

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Phuket Airport to hold major fire drill which will include a significant amount of smoke on May 31st

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket - The Phuket International Airport has announced they will hold a fire practice which will include a significant amount of smoke as part of the drill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260158-phuket-airport-to-hold-major-fire-drill-which-will-include-a-significant-amount-of-smoke-on-may-31st/

 

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Young, wild leopard cat tragically dies after being found injured and provided treatment in Thalang, Phuket

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket –  A young, wild leopard cat has tragically passed away this morning after succumbing to significant injuries in the Thalang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260159-young-wild-leopard-cat-tragically-dies-after-being-found-injured-and-provided-treatment-in-thalang-phuket/

 

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Durian latest! Single mother of three won't go bust flogging the "King of Fruits" in skimpy bra

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

It's been a tough week here at ASEAN NOW with the editorial team, despite searing temperatures, determined to keep the readership abreast of the news.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260178-durian-latest-single-mother-of-three-wont-go-bust-flogging-the-king-of-fruits-in-skimpy-bra/

 

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UOB Thailand calls for entries to its Painting of the Year competition

By Thai Enquirer

 

 

UOB Thailand has launched the 13th UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Competition and invites established and emerging Thai artists to enter Thailand’s only regional art competition. This year’s event will focus on supporting localartists in the changing art world. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260179-uob-thailand-calls-for-entries-to-its-painting-of-the-year-competition/

 

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Attack on Russian teacher in Pattaya: Thai man, 35, admits brutal crime to "relieve stress"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Nong Prue police said yesterday that a Thai man aged 35 had admitted to the brutal attack of a Russian language teacher near the Mabprachan Reservoir in the Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260180-attack-on-russian-teacher-in-pattaya-thai-man-35-admits-brutal-crime-to-relieve-stress/

 

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"Close friend" shoots buddy dead over drinks in southern Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a man fired five shots at a close friend during a drinking party outside a townhouse in Pak Phraek sub-district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, last night. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260183-close-friend-shoots-buddy-dead-over-drinks-in-southern-thailand/

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NE health authority issue wild mushroom warning after wife dies, husband critical in hospital

 

Daily NewsThai Caption: Cap: These can kill you if eaten

 

The deputy chief of the Bandung heath authority in Udon Thani has warned the public about four varieties of wild mushroom after a woman died and her husband was critical in hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1260185-ne-health-authority-issue-wild-mushroom-warning-after-wife-dies-husband-critical-in-hospital/

 

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Truths & Myths behind utilizing Kratom for energy

 

Thailand on August 24decriminalised kratom, a tropical leaf long used as a herbal remedy but which some health regulators around the world have criticised as potentially unsafe. (Photo by Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board / AFP)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260186-truths-myths-behind-utilizing-kratom-for-energy/

 

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All Bangkok schools ordered shut on Monday - disinfection and tidy up after elections

 

Daily News Thai Caption

 

Thai schools in Bangkok finally opened again this week now they will all be closed again on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260188-all-bangkok-schools-ordered-shut-on-monday-disinfection-and-tidy-up-after-elections/

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Poor road design - and brake failure - blamed for nine vehicle pile-up in Khon Kaen

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that social media platforms in the NE of Thailand were busy sharing the news after dash cam footage was posted of a nine-vehicle pile-up at the Tha Phra intersection in Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260190-poor-road-design-and-brake-failure-blamed-for-nine-vehicle-pile-up-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Notoriously fickle Bangkok voters could deliver shock result on Sunday

 

 

Many Bangkokians say they will have a “difficult decision” to make on Sunday when they come to vote for their next governor. With information hitting them from all directions and so many interesting candidates, choosing the right one is no easy feat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260191-notoriously-fickle-bangkok-voters-could-deliver-shock-result-on-sunday/

 

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Private sector helps Thai schoolchildren cross the road safely

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported on an international initiative by US conglomerate 3M to improve road safety for schoolchildren.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260193-private-sector-helps-thai-schoolchildren-cross-the-road-safely/

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Thai lottery: Now eels are credited with bringing lottery riches

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: "Sam Kasat" eels bring lottery riches almost every time

 

Lottery mad Thailand - along with media who feed the obsession - have new champions for the vital numbers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260194-thai-lottery-now-eels-are-credited-with-bringing-lottery-riches/

 

 

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Flood and runoff warning issued for 34 provinces by Irrigation Department

 

Daily News Thai Caption

 

Daily News reported the director of the Irrigation department Praphit Janma as warning about runoff and flooding in 34 Thai provinces from now until the middle of next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260196-flood-and-runoff-warning-issued-for-34-provinces-by-irrigation-department/

 

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Indians lead the way to recover Phuket tourism with largest number of arrivals since Test and Go dropped

By Adam Judd

 

 

Phuket – Indian tourists are number one in tourist arrivals in Phuket with a total number of 12,200 since the unpopular Test and Go program was dropped on May 1st, says Phuket Immigration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260197-indians-lead-the-way-to-recover-phuket-tourism-with-largest-number-of-arrivals-since-test-and-go-dropped/

 

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Bottled palm oil price soars to over 70 baht per litre

 

 

Despite appeals to palm oil producers, by the Commerce Ministry, to maintain their ex-factory price at between 65 and 68 baht per one-litre bottle, the price of bottled palm oil has soared to over 70 baht per litre in most markets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260200-bottled-palm-oil-price-soars-to-over-70-baht-per-litre/

 

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Anutin backtracks on July 1 endemic goal

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Covid-19 will not be declared as an endemic disease on July 1, the health minister said on Friday, despite earlier suggestions that it would be.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260202-anutin-backtracks-on-july-1-endemic-goal/

 

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Thailand scraps quarantine for air, land arrivals from June 1, ‘Thailand Pass’ only for non-Thais

 

 

From June 1st, Thais returning to Thailand need not apply for a “Thailand Pass”, but foreigners are still required to do so, but the process for foreigners to enter Thailand will be made easier, while quarantine for air and land arrivals will be scrapped, according an announcement by The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260223-thailand-scraps-quarantine-for-air-land-arrivals-from-june-1-‘thailand-pass’-only-for-non-thais/