THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 28 May 2022

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Boy creates QR code to trace missing elderly people with memory problems

 

 

A 15-year-old Thai student has created a QR code system for use by elderly people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other age-related memory loss. The system will help their family locate their elder relative if they go missing from home, according to the Facebook page of the Mirror Foundation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260923-boy-creates-qr-code-to-trace-missing-elderly-people-with-memory-problems/

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Government Seeks Vaccine Supply for Smallpox and Monkeypox

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is seeking to secure a supply of smallpox vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to boost public immunity in the event of a viral outbreak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260925-government-seeks-vaccine-supply-for-smallpox-and-monkeypox/

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Night Venues Warned to Follow Prevention Measures After Reopening

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Nightclubs, bars, and other nightlife entertainment venues have been warned to strictly adhere to Covid-19 prevention measures as they prepare to reopen for business next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260929-night-venues-warned-to-follow-prevention-measures-after-reopening/

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Trying to find a good condo is getting tougher in Pattaya

OPINION | by ASEAN NOW

 

I am only going on personal experience, but trying to find a good value condo in the Pattaya area is getting tougher.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260968-trying-to-find-a-good-condo-is-getting-tougher-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand and Japan Discuss Ways to Enhance Regional Cooperation

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan are exploring options to enhance regional ties to ensure peace and prosperity for the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260969-thailand-and-japan-discuss-ways-to-enhance-regional-cooperation/

 

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Girlfriend allegedly burns down her boyfriend’s friend’s home this morning in Pattaya because he didn’t contact her

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Nong Prue sub-district, Chonburi — An enraged girlfriend allegedly burned down the house of her boyfriend’s friend this morning out of rage after being unable to find him. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260970-girlfriend-allegedly-burns-down-her-boyfriend’s-friend’s-home-this-morning-in-pattaya-because-he-didn’t-contact-her/

 

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Na Jomtien and Chonburi Police announce alcohol ban/required seating during 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Na Jomtien and Chonburi police announced an alcohol ban and required seating (no dancing) during the 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya, although organizers have yet to respond in public as of press time to the alcohol portion while confirming the seating part.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260971-na-jomtien-and-chonburi-police-announce-alcohol-banrequired-seating-during-2022-creamfields-thailand-in-pattaya/

 

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Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, seventh such incident in a row

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

South Pattaya — A 28-year-old Indian tourist stated that he had his gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, marking the seventh similar incident in the Pattaya area over a few weeks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260972-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-85000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-women-in-south-pattaya-seventh-such-incident-in-a-row/

 

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The Kata and Karon areas in Phuket are still struggling with few tourists, say local business operators

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket- The Kata and Karon sub-districts in the Mueang Phuket district have not recovered like other areas in Phuket after many Covid -19 restrictions had been relieved, said local business operators yesterday, May 26th, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260973-the-kata-and-karon-areas-in-phuket-are-still-struggling-with-few-tourists-say-local-business-operators/

 

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Foreign Tourist Seen Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road In Chiang Mai

TNR Staff 

 

 

ATTRACTING critical comments is a video clip that had been shared by a Facebook member showing a foreign tourist driving on the wrong side of a road that winds up and down a hill in Chiang Mai province and only switching to the left lane after almost hitting a motorcyclist, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260974-foreign-tourist-seen-driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Phuket entertainment businesses call for legal 2AM closing time

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – Phuket entertainment businesses are calling for a legal closing time extension to 2:00 A.M..

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260975-phuket-entertainment-businesses-call-for-legal-2am-closing-time/

 

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Swedish woman dies after being hit by motorcycle in Thailand

by Gregers Møller 

 

 

A Swedish woman died after being hit in Khao Lak in Thailand by a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260976-swedish-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-motorcycle-in-thailand/

 

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Palestinian report says Israel deliberately killed Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Aqla

By Raffi Berg
BBC News

 

Shireen Abu Aqla's killing drew outrage and condemnation around the world

IMAGE SOURCE, EPA

 

A Palestinian investigation has concluded that Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla was intentionally shot dead by an Israeli soldier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260978-palestinian-report-says-israel-deliberately-killed-al-jazeeras-shireen-abu-aqla/

 

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US gun control: What is the NRA and why is it so powerful?

 

Relatives of children at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde gathered at a nearby civic centre

IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS

 

In the wake of a school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead, President Biden asked: "When are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?"

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260979-us-gun-control-what-is-the-nra-and-why-is-it-so-powerful/

 

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Venice tourists swim nude in canals and vandalize church

Julia Buckley, CNN

 

 

(CNN) — Summer in the northern hemisphere is hotting up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are intent on having some "revenge travel."

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260983-venice-tourists-swim-nude-in-canals-and-vandalize-church/

 

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Tobacco is bad for the planet and the health

 

World No Tobacco Day, May 31 this year, highlights the detrimental impacts of tobacco on the environment. (photo by Freepik.com)

 

Smoking and second-hand smoking not only cause cancer and other respiratory diseases but tobacco use also has a negative impact on the environment, both of which place a significant burden on public health and the economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260984-tobacco-is-bad-for-the-planet-and-the-health/

 

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Prayuth latest: Has a swipe at social media for always making trouble where there is none

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was in a mixture of moods yesterday as his team completed the Nikkei Forum in Japan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260990-prayuth-latest-has-a-swipe-at-social-media-for-always-making-trouble-where-there-is-none/

 

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Anutin: No monkeypox in Thailand - suspected cases just turn out to be herpes

 

Sanook Thai Caption: No monkeypox in Thailand

 

Thailand's DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated yesterday that there were no confirmed cases of monkeypox in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260991-anutin-no-monkeypox-in-thailand-suspected-cases-just-turn-out-to-be-herpes/

 

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Give me Thailand any day over the Philippines! It’s SLIGHTLY less mad…

 

 

OPINION | by Rooster

 

Speculation was rife this week after local and gubernatorial elections that the results might herald a major shift in the political landscape. Is the polarization in Thai politics coming to an end?, some wondered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260994-give-me-thailand-any-day-over-the-philippines-it’s-slightly-less-mad…/

 

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Highway police get award for work on road accidents - but reality of carnage on Thai roads continues

 

Picture" Siam Rath

 

The chief of the Highway police was basking in the praise after receiving the top prize at a Thailand Road Safety seminar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260996-highway-police-get-award-for-work-on-road-accidents-but-reality-of-carnage-on-thai-roads-continues/

 

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"Kind" hawker shoots maintenance man dead after being told not to feed stray dogs - parents criticized too

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Anger at criticism of parents

 

Daily News reported on a murder in Surat Thani committed by a hawker who the media called "kind" (jai bun) because he liked to feed stray dogs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261000-kind-hawker-shoots-maintenance-man-dead-after-being-told-not-to-feed-stray-dogs-parents-criticized-too/

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Electrical worker grievously injured after being electrocuted and falling three meters from repair basket

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that an electrical engineer with the Betong electrical authority in the far south of Thailand was taken to hospital unconscious after falling three meters from a basket atop a crane.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261002-electrical-worker-grievously-injured-after-being-electrocuted-and-falling-three-meters-from-repair-basket/

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Four injured after plumber in pick-up collides with teachers in car in Krabi - police look after 500K found in car

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Head on collision - terrible damage

 

77kaoded reported on yet another terrible head on collision in Krabi in the south of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261005-four-injured-after-plumber-in-pick-up-collides-with-teachers-in-car-in-krabi-police-look-after-500k-found-in-car/

 

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Benzene and gasohol prices increase by about 4 baht per litre in May

 

 

Retail prices of benzene and all types of gasohol have increased eight times during May, by a combined total of 4 baht per litre, with the only price drop being on May 12th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261006-benzene-and-gasohol-prices-increase-by-about-4-baht-per-litre-in-may/

 

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Thailand’s CCSA spokesman Taweesin catches COVID-19

 

 

Spokesman for the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Taweesin Visanuyothin announced on Facebook Saturday that his rapid antigen test returned a positive result on Friday, indicating that he has caught the coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261008-thailand’s-ccsa-spokesman-taweesin-catches-covid-19/

 

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Tragedy in Korat: Man claims his wife "grabbed the steering wheel" during an argument - she dies at scene

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Pho Klang police in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima were called after a four door Isuzu pick-up collided head on with a power pole on the local road of Mitraphap Highway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261011-tragedy-in-korat-man-claims-his-wife-grabbed-the-steering-wheel-during-an-argument-she-dies-at-scene/

 

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