webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Weak baht could be Thailand’s saviour for exports OPINION | by ASEAN NOW file photo 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 "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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Prachuap readies for resumption of nightlife, new ‘blue zone’ from June 1 By Online Reporter File photo 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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