THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 10 June 2022

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Poll – Majority agree with no face masks outdoors, 2am closure of nightspots

 

 

More than 65% of the respondents to an opinion poll, conducted by Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), said they agree with the proposals to ease the outdoor mask wearing mandate and extend the closing time for nightlife venues to 2 am, instead of midnight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262240-poll-–-majority-agree-with-no-face-masks-outdoors-2am-closure-of-nightspots/

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Rush to register cannabis and hemp cultivation overwhelms system

 

 

More than 100,000 people rushed to register to grow cannabis and hemp plants, through the Thai Food and Drug Administration’s (TFDA) website https://plookganja.fda.moph.go.th, and the “plookganja” application this morning (Thursday), as the removal of the two plants from the Category 5 narcotics list becomes effective. The stampede overwhelmed the capacity of the original site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262241-rush-to-register-cannabis-and-hemp-cultivation-overwhelms-system/

 

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World Bank said Thailand is in a significant plastic waste crisis

by Michel Bridge

 

On a day when many countries were debating and celebrating World Ocean Day 2022, Thailand was almost silent on the issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262290-world-bank-said-thailand-is-in-a-significant-plastic-waste-crisis/

 

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About 3,000 Cannabis-Related Inmates Freed

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – More than 3,000 inmates earlier imprisoned for cannabis abuse were freed today as the legalization of the plant took effect.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262291-about-3000-cannabis-related-inmates-freed/

 

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Thailand and China are third countries whose citizens still need to produce vaccine proof to enter Finland

by Jaqueline Deeon

 

 

Thailand and China are third countries that are still authorized to enter Finnish territory but are required to present proof of vaccination, according to recent reports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262292-thailand-and-china-are-third-countries-whose-citizens-still-need-to-produce-vaccine-proof-to-enter-finland/

 

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Man passes away after being hit by a motorbike rider while crossing the road in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Bang Lamung, Chonburi — A man was hit by a motorbike rider and died while crossing the road in Pattaya yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262293-man-passes-away-after-being-hit-by-a-motorbike-rider-while-crossing-the-road-in-pattaya/

 

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200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine drugs found hidden in mimic Moai head statues in Sri Racha

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sri Racha, Chonburi — Sri Racha police confiscated 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine drug hidden in mimic Moai head statues, allegedly involving a Taiwanese transnational drug trafficking organization.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262294-200-kilograms-of-crystal-methamphetamine-drugs-found-hidden-in-mimic-moai-head-statues-in-sri-racha/

 

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Foreign driver’s pickup truck overturns early this morning in Pattaya, driver uninjured

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Bang Lamung, Chonburi — A foreign driver’s pickup truck overturned early this morning in the Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262295-foreign-driver’s-pickup-truck-overturns-early-this-morning-in-pattaya-driver-uninjured/

 

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Tourism Ministry to Delay Tourism Fee Until the End of This Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced that it will postpone the collection of the 300-baht tourism fee until the fourth quarter of this year and will propose the cancellation of the Thailand Pass starting next month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262245-tourism-ministry-to-delay-tourism-fee-until-the-end-of-this-year/

 

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Ukraine war: Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner sentenced to death

 

Aiden Aslin (left) and Shaun Pinner (centre) were sentenced alongside Moroccan national Brahim Saaudun//Image: Reuters

 

Two Britons and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by a Russian proxy court in eastern Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262298-ukraine-war-britons-aiden-aslin-and-shaun-pinner-sentenced-to-death/

 

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China losing, US gaining crucial ground in Thailand

Thai-China relations are in quiet but certain decline while US reaffirms its strategic and economic commitment to the kingdom

By SHAWN W. CRISPIN

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is shifting his diplomacy towards the US from China. Image: Twitter

 

BANGKOK – When Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai returned one late April evening from a high-level meeting in Anhui, China, the top Thai envoy was greeted at Bangkok’s airport by an unexpected host: Beijing’s ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262299-china-losing-us-gaining-crucial-ground-in-thailand/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 10 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262301-world-sports-news-friday-10-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday June 10 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262311-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-june-10-2022/

 

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Suvarnabhumi director says they have more staff - ready for 70,000 daily passengers in June

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Ready for service

 

An upbeat director of Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi said that staff had been increased and the airport was ready to cope with 70,000 passengers daily this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262315-suvarnabhumi-director-says-they-have-more-staff-ready-for-70000-daily-passengers-in-june/

 

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Thai cat lover trashes her car after reaching down to grab one of her beloved Persians

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Cat lover nearly dies

 

Daily News reported on the latest excuse for a devastating road traffic accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262317-thai-cat-lover-trashes-her-car-after-reaching-down-to-grab-one-of-her-beloved-persians/

 

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Student left flummoxed after daylight theft of his school shirt at knifepoint in NE

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Why take that?

 

A student in the north east of Thailand said he was completely "ngong" (confused or flummoxed) after two men approached, produced a knife and stole his school shirt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262324-student-left-flummoxed-after-daylight-theft-of-his-school-shirt-at-knifepoint-in-ne/

 

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Fake Premier League tops among huge haul of pirated goods seized in Ratchaburi - losses of 58M baht

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Losses totalling 58 million

 

Daily News reported yesterday that Patthapong Chiangkasem, a legal representative of Verisec Co. Ltd and Pol Col Thanin Chatcharoenporn of the Ratchaburi provincial police along with local officers armed with a search warrant went to two rented shop units in downtown Ratchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262332-fake-premier-league-tops-among-huge-haul-of-pirated-goods-seized-in-ratchaburi-losses-of-58m-baht/

 

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We're not ripping off foreigners or Thais, says trader - Sea Snails costing more than Lobster!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Expensive shellfish drama

 

Thaweep Saengkrajang - mayor of Thapong in Muang district Rayong - went to Mae Ramphung Beach to investigate after a foreigner went online to say they were ripped off when buying a plate of sea snails.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262337-were-not-ripping-off-foreigners-or-thais-says-trader-sea-snails-costing-more-than-lobster/

 

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Instant Noodle Producer Needs Price Hike

 

 

BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) – The chairman of Saha Group said many factors were affecting costs and it would seek approval from the Ministry of Commerce to raise the prices of its Mama instant noodles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262340-instant-noodle-producer-needs-price-hike/

 

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Energy Minister Wants to Cut Oil Refinery Margin

 

 

BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) – The energy minister plans to apply laws and seek cooperation to decrease the oil refinery margin and thus local oil prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262341-energy-minister-wants-to-cut-oil-refinery-margin/

 

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5 Key Insights for Navigating the Current Landscape of Core Banking

by Gregers Møller 

 

In the last few years, the global banking industry has been rocked on all sides by evolving market and consumer demands, shifting regulatory requirements, and the rise of new and innovative technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262342-5-key-insights-for-navigating-the-current-landscape-of-core-banking/

 

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Drunk "PR" woman in cab says she awoke to find taxi driver raping her

 

Cap: Daytime danger

 

Sanook reported on an alarming case of alleged rape of a woman who works as a PR for an alcohol firm who claimed she was raped by a Bangkok area cabbie last Saturday morning in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262347-drunk-pr-woman-in-cab-says-she-awoke-to-find-taxi-driver-raping-her/

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First day of legal marijuana growing: Locals in Khon Kaen bring their plants out into the sun!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to Khon Kaen yesterday afternoon on the first day when it was legal to grow marijuana at home. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262348-first-day-of-legal-marijuana-growing-locals-in-khon-kaen-bring-their-plants-out-into-the-sun/

 

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Mystery human skull found at derelict school building in Ranong

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that female police captain Ratchadaporn Moryadee of the Muang Ranong police in southern Thailand was alerted after a member of the public found part of a human skull on the ground floor of a derelict school building in Khao Niwet sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262350-mystery-human-skull-found-at-derelict-school-building-in-ranong/

 

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"Swiss Corner" set up in southern Thailand learning park 

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that local dignitaries in Yala in southern Thailand received the Swiss ambassador to open a "Swiss Corner" in a learning park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262351-swiss-corner-set-up-in-southern-thailand-learning-park/

 

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Cannabis in food and for use in Thailand sees brisk sales following decriminalisation

 

 

Cannabis has suddenly become a fad among many Thai eateries, which are openly offering food and drinks containing cannabis after the plant, as well as hemp, were removed from the illegal narcotics yesterday (Thursday).

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1262352-cannabis-in-food-and-for-use-in-thailand-sees-brisk-sales-following-decriminalisation/

 

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Video: Hungry and angry wild elephant making life difficult for Cambodian gardener

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded went to the area of the Thap Lan national park in Prachinburi, central Thailand, where a wild elephant called Lamud has been making life difficult for a Cambodian gardener. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262354-video-hungry-and-angry-wild-elephant-making-life-difficult-for-cambodian-gardener/

 

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Buri Ram holds Thailand’s first major cannabis exhibition

 

 

Public Health Minister and Leader of Bhumjaithai Party Anutin Charnvirakul officiated at the opening of a cannabis exhibition today (Friday), at the Buriram International Circuit in the north-eastern province, to celebrate the success of the party’s policy to liberalise medical cannabis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262368-buri-ram-holds-thailand’s-first-major-cannabis-exhibition/

 

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Well known Thai touring cyclist killed by a truck in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

Locally famous Thai cyclist, Nirantra Phramthong, who had travelled to numerous countries with his bicycle, was struck by a ten-wheel truck and killed yesterday (Thursday), while riding along a road in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. He was a 53-year-old native of Pran Buri district in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262369-well-known-thai-touring-cyclist-killed-by-a-truck-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

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Over 17,000 complaints about Bangkok filed via new platform in first 11 days

 

 

The new online “Traffy Fondue” platform, launched by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under its new governor Chadchart Sittipunt, received 17,811 complaints from Bangkok residents in its first 11 days, revealing many everyday problems in the capital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262370-over-17000-complaints-about-bangkok-filed-via-new-platform-in-first-11-days/