THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 6 June 2022

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US INL helps Isaan to fight illegal trafficking

 

 

In the past several years, the Greater Mekong Sub-region has seen increasing illegal trafficking activities, especially drugs, which are often transferred via natural routes, with production shifting from Myanmar to the Lao PDR as the criminals try to change their routes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261879-us-inl-helps-isaan-to-fight-illegal-trafficking/

 

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Deadly combination: Durian and beer puts woman in hospital; following death of soldier Chula doc issues warning

 

Picture: Sanook

 

It is a common warning that most Thais are aware of - whatever you do don't mix durian with alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261880-deadly-combination-durian-and-beer-puts-woman-in-hospital-following-death-of-soldier-chula-doc-issues-warning/

 

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New Thai-Lao strategic impetus, rail connectivity

By Kavi Chongkittavorn

 

This frame grab from Lao National TV video footage taken on October 16, 2021 via AFPTV shows the Lane Xang bullet train at the Vientiane Railway Station in Vientiane. – A new 6 billion USD Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos on December 3, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted from their land. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

 

The Lao PDR has come a long way, from a land-locked nation to a land-linked hub. Since last December, with a high-speed train linking Southern China to Vientiane up and running, the potential of its future economic development has become unfathomable.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261881-new-thai-lao-strategic-impetus-rail-connectivity/

 

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Thai media investigate after Udon woman reports worms crawling out of her skin

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to investigate after a woman went online to say that tiny white worms - a bit like tapeworms - were crawling out of the pores in her skin. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261882-thai-media-investigate-after-udon-woman-reports-worms-crawling-out-of-her-skin/

 

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Thai police announce results of three day crackdown against youth motorcycle racers and parents

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported from Muang district police station in Chachoengsao yesterday where the top brass announced the results of a crackdown on young street racers and their parents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261884-thai-police-announce-results-of-three-day-crackdown-against-youth-motorcycle-racers-and-parents/

 

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Fishermen to petition against catching of inedible, immature fish

 

Facebook: Napop N Nutsati

 

A group of small-scale fishermen, from 23 provinces, arrived in the estuary of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok today (Monday), after a voyage of over 10 days from the southern province of Pattani, as part of their campaign to end to the destructive catching of inedible and immature fish which, they claim, will wipe out fish stocks in the Thai waters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261888-fishermen-to-petition-against-catching-of-inedible-immature-fish/

 

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Inflation surpasses forecast for May, rising 7.10% y-o-y, highest in 13 years

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s headline consumer price index (CPI) surged more than expected in May, rising by 7.10 per cent from a year earlier, due to higher energy prices, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261889-inflation-surpasses-forecast-for-may-rising-710-y-o-y-highest-in-13-years/

 

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Walk-in vaccination services launched at all of Thailand’s sub-district hospitals

 

 

In an attempt to get about 16 million people their booster COVID-19 vaccine shots, sub-district (Tambon) health promotion hospitals will provide free walk-in vaccination services to members of the public and will arrange for staff to conduct group vaccinations at factories and offices where many people want to be inoculated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261890-walk-in-vaccination-services-launched-at-all-of-thailand’s-sub-district-hospitals/

 

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Thailand’s diesel price to rise by another baht per litre from Tuesday

 

 

The Fuel Fund Executive Board decided to increase the price of diesel fuel by another baht today (Monday), to 33.94 baht per litre, effective tomorrow, following a spike in global prices, due to worries of disruption in supplies from Russia and ease of lockdown in Shanghai. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261913-thailand’s-diesel-price-to-rise-by-another-baht-per-litre-from-tuesday/

 

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Former Minister Warns of New Economic Crisis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Kobsak Pootrakool, a former Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has suggested that the global economic situation will likely continue to face multiple risks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261914-former-minister-warns-of-new-economic-crisis/

 

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Buriram to Distribute Cannabis Seedlings for Home Cultivation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - On Friday (10 June), a day after marijuana is to be officially declassified as a controlled substance, one thousand free cannabis plants will be given away to residents in Buri Ram.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261916-buriram-to-distribute-cannabis-seedlings-for-home-cultivation/

 

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Royal Thai Police on Alert for Possible Iranian Spies

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued an order for all police nationwide to monitor for possible Iranian spies following an arrest in Indonesia that prompted security concerns.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261917-royal-thai-police-on-alert-for-possible-iranian-spies/

 

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Exporters Warned to Thoroughly Verify Product Origins Before Shipping

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has warned relevant agencies to strictly inspect their exports before shipping in order not to lose the trust of other countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261918-exporters-warned-to-thoroughly-verify-product-origins-before-shipping/

 

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Thailand’s Woman Volleyball Team Praised for Superb Performance

 

 

BANGKOK, June 6 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha praised the woman volleyball team of Thailand for their great performance in the Volleyball Nations League 2022 with their historic and first victory over China in nine years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261919-thailand’s-woman-volleyball-team-praised-for-superb-performance/

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Opposition to call for censure debate against PM, selected ministers in mid-June

 

 

Opposition parties will submit a motion to the House of Representatives on June 15th seeking a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Chan-o-cha and a number of other ministers, opposition chief whip Suthin Klangsang said today (Monday) after chairing a meeting of opposition whips.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261933-opposition-to-call-for-censure-debate-against-pm-selected-ministers-in-mid-june/

 

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Chadchart Convenes First Meeting with BMA Executives

 

 

BANGKOK, June 6 (TNA) – Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt convened executives of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261934-chadchart-convenes-first-meeting-with-bma-executives/

 

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Thai Prime Minister arrives in Phuket, visits school to support educational programs

 

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha arrived in Phuket this afternoon (June 6th). He first visited the Phuttha Mongkol Nimit School and give educational suggestions and an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) signing for a Partnership School.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261935-thai-prime-minister-arrives-in-phuket-visits-school-to-support-educational-programs/

 

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British man hiding in Chonburi over child sexual abuse charges arrested

 

 

A 45-year-old British man wanted for child sexual abuse charges was arrested by Chonburi immigration officers for overstay and was set for extradition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261937-british-man-hiding-in-chonburi-over-child-sexual-abuse-charges-arrested/

 

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Thailand to consider increasing digital lottery ticket sales following success

 

 

The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will consider whether to increase digital lottery ticket sales after all 5.27 million were snapped up in four days and six hours, after the launch of the service via “Pao Tang” platform last Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261942-thailand-to-consider-increasing-digital-lottery-ticket-sales-following-success/

 

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