Weak baht could be Thailand’s saviour for exports 

OPINION | by ASEAN NOW

 

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A lower baht was recently welcomed by Minister of Finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisithm, as he predicted that the kingdom would ease entry criteria to boost foreign tourism while achieving export growth of between 5% and 6% in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261096-weak-baht-could-be-thailand’s-saviour-for-exports/

Bangkok’s governor-elect says corruption is a hard nut to crack

 

 

Bangkok Governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt has admitted that the most difficult problem to address in Bangkok is corruption, but claimed that he is more confident that he is on the right track to solve the city’s myriad problems with his 200 plus policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261099-bangkok’s-governor-elect-says-corruption-is-a-hard-nut-to-crack/

 

Victoria’s Secret pays $8.3m settlement to sacked Thai workers

 

 

Over a thousand sacked Thai garment workers who made bras for a factory supplying lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret have received a landmark $8.3 million settlement, labour rights activists said Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261100-victoria’s-secret-pays-83m-settlement-to-sacked-thai-workers/

 

8 killed and a million meth pills seized at Chiang Rai border with Myanmar

 

 

The Thai troops shot and killed eight suspected drug traffickers and seized about a million methamphetamine pills on Thai soil, close to the border with Myanmar, in Mae Fah Luang district of the northern province of Chiang Rai lFriday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261101-8-killed-and-a-million-meth-pills-seized-at-chiang-rai-border-with-myanmar/

 

New Hua Hin train station will be the first elevated train station in Thailand

By Online Reporter

 

 

The dual track train line, which will herald a new era of rail travel between Bangkok, Hua Hin and the south of Thailand is on track for completion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261102-new-hua-hin-train-station-will-be-the-first-elevated-train-station-in-thailand/

 

Cannabis warning; smoking joints to remain illegal

by Editor

 

 

Cannabis smoke is a “public nuisance” and smoking it recreationally – at home or in public – is illegal, warns Thailand’s Department of Public Health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261103-cannabis-warning-smoking-joints-to-remain-illegal/

 

Officials investigate oil slicks washed ashore on Bang Saen beach

 

 

Officials from Thailand’s Marine and Coastal Resources Department were yesterday sent to Bang Saen beach, in the eastern province of Chon Buri, to investigate the source of oil which has washed ashore.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261104-officials-investigate-oil-slicks-washed-ashore-on-bang-saen-beach/

 

Updated Thailand Entry Measures Starting Next Month

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently provided details on updated measures for entering Thailand, which will come into effect from June 1. They are as follows:

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261105-updated-thailand-entry-measures-starting-next-month/

 

Health Ministry Debunks Popular Monkeypox Myths

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai health authorities have reassured that there are currently no monkeypox cases in the kingdom, but asked hospitals and healthcare facilities to continuously monitor for possible infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261106-health-ministry-debunks-popular-monkeypox-myths/

 

Phuket to Host World’s Best Rice Award Ceremony in November

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - U.S.-based magazine The Rice Trader will host an award ceremony for the World’s Best Rice Award in Phuket this year, with the Ministry of Commerce expecting the event to boost the global popularity of Thai grains.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261107-phuket-to-host-world’s-best-rice-award-ceremony-in-november/

 

Public Encouraged to Continue Wearing Masks

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The general public is being reminded to continue wearing face masks amid the lifting of other disease control measures that had been in place.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261108-public-encouraged-to-continue-wearing-masks/

 

Thai Covid-19 Center to scrap daily reports of infections found via ATK self-administration, starting June 1st

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – The Thai Ministry of Public Health is preparing to readjust the number of Covid-19 daily infections by removing the patients found via ATK self-administration, starting June 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261109-thai-covid-19-center-to-scrap-daily-reports-of-infections-found-via-atk-self-administration-starting-june-1st/

 

Indian tourist says he was physically assaulted by a group of security guards at a Walking Street disco in Pattaya

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand - A 31-year-old Indian tourist reported to Pattaya police early this morning that he was allegedly physical assaulted by a group of security guards at a popular Walking Street disco.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261111-indian-tourist-says-he-was-physically-assaulted-by-a-group-of-security-guards-at-a-walking-street-disco-in-pattaya/

 

Foreign tourist found seriously injured while trying to park a motorbike in Pattaya

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand - A man that Pattaya police identified as a foreign tourist was found seriously injured by nearby pedestrians while attempting to park a motorbike last night in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261112-foreign-tourist-found-seriously-injured-while-trying-to-park-a-motorbike-in-pattaya/

 

June and July set to see fireworks in Thai politics with Thamanat poised to lead Setthakij Thai Party

by Joseph O' Connor

 

It is widely expected that Captain Thamanat Prompow wil assume the leadership of the Setthakit Thai Party (Thai Economic Party) when it meets on June 7th to elect a new leadership following this week’s heave within the party which jettisoned General Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya as the leader.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261113-june-and-july-set-to-see-fireworks-in-thai-politics-with-thamanat-poised-to-lead-setthakij-thai-party/

 

Female driver killed in road accident after her truck falls into a pond in the Kathu district

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Kathu, Phuket – A female driver was found dead after her truck fell into a pond in the Kathu district, Phuket, this morning, May 29th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261114-female-driver-killed-in-road-accident-after-her-truck-falls-into-a-pond-in-the-kathu-district/

 

Red flags raised at several Phuket beaches after a warning of heavy waves in the Andaman Sea

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Phuket – Many beaches in Phuket have raised red flags to warn tourists not to swim around the areas following the Thai Meteorological Department’s warning of heavy waves in the Andaman Sea, while small boats were advised to stay ashore until May 30th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261115-red-flags-raised-at-several-phuket-beaches-after-a-warning-of-heavy-waves-in-the-andaman-sea/

 

Phuket Sandbox generated at least 66 billion baht in ten months, says Phuket Governor

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Sandbox has generated at least 66 billion baht so far while the island’s unemployment rate is decreasing, says a top Phuket official.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261116-phuket-sandbox-generated-at-least-66-billion-baht-in-ten-months-says-phuket-governor/

 

Opposition Bloc To Hammer Air Force’s Plan To Purchase Unarmed F-35 Fighters 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters. Photo: Lockheed Martin, US Army

 

THE AIR FORCE’S reported plan to purchase a startup batch of two F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters without weapon systems aboard will likely draw a stern disapproval at parliament, according to an opposition lawmaker. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261121-opposition-bloc-to-hammer-air-force’s-plan-to-purchase-unarmed-f-35-fighters/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday May 30 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261123-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-may-30-2022/

 

Questions linger over NBTC’s power and remit in proposed DTAC – TRUE merger

By Enquistock

 

 

The proposal to merge True Corporation Plc (TRUE) and Total Access Communications Plc (DTAC), was announced in November 2021 but the National Broadcasting & Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) has yet to make a decision over half a year later.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261127-questions-linger-over-nbtc’s-power-and-remit-in-proposed-dtac-–-true-merger/

 

Most overseas arrivals in Thailand this year come from India

 

 

Indian tourists represent the most foreign arrivals in Thailand so far this year. 100,884 arrived between January 1st and May 24th, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261131-most-overseas-arrivals-in-thailand-this-year-come-from-india/

 

Ukraine war: Russia says 'liberation' of Donbas its key priority

By Patrick Jackson
BBC News

 

A Ukrainian soldier inspects Russian shell damage in Marinka, Donetsk region, this weekend.IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS

 

The "liberation" of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region is an "unconditional priority" for Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said in an interview.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261134-ukraine-war-russia-says-liberation-of-donbas-its-key-priority/

 

Ukraine war: President Zelensky visits Kharkiv in first trip outside Kyiv region

 

Ukraine's President Zelensky in Kharkiv, as intense fighting continues in the region

 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops in the Kharkiv region, on the country's battered eastern front line.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261138-ukraine-war-president-zelensky-visits-kharkiv-in-first-trip-outside-kyiv-region/

 

Murder in south: Employee stabs boss after cash advance is denied

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a murder in Surat Thani in southern Thailand yesterday where a factory owner was stabbed through the heart by an employee after an argument over an advance on his wages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261141-murder-in-south-employee-stabs-boss-after-cash-advance-is-denied/

Jerusalem Flag March: Israeli nationalists stream through Muslim Quarter

By Raffi Berg
BBC News

 

The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem: "The Israeli marchers... are celebrating their presence at this spot"

 

Thousands of flag-waving Israelis have marched through Muslim areas of East Jerusalem's Old City in an event seen as highly provocative by Palestinians.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261146-jerusalem-flag-march-israeli-nationalists-stream-through-muslim-quarter/

 

"This isn't Pattaya at Songkran!" - dad goes to cops after son injured in attack

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A resident of a housing estate in Bang Saothong, Samut Prakan went to the local police after his three year old son was injured when drunken revellers in the street threw a lump of concrete through the back window of his car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261147-this-isnt-pattaya-at-songkran-dad-goes-to-cops-after-son-injured-in-attack/

 

Prachuap readies for resumption of nightlife, new ‘blue zone’ from June 1

By Online Reporter

 

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Provincial officials have been putting the final preparations in place for the resumption of nightlife from June 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261148-prachuap-readies-for-resumption-of-nightlife-new-‘blue-zone’-from-june-1/

 

Online crime: Nearly 30,000 cases in the last three months alone since RTP established report center

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Warning about online dangers

 

Daily News reported that in the last three months alone since RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk set up a center to report online crime the police had been asked to investigate 29,345 cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261150-online-crime-nearly-30000-cases-in-the-last-three-months-alone-since-rtp-established-report-center/

 

EV Bikes to Feature at Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - AJ Advance Technology Pcl (AJA) showcased e-bikes at the recently-concluded Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 over the weekend, amid growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261151-ev-bikes-to-feature-at-bangkok-motorbike-festival-2022/