THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 11 June 2022

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Thai policeman sentenced to 50 years on bribery conviction

 

 

A police officer has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after he was found guilty, by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, of demanding and taking bribes, totalling 641,000 baht, from a soapy massage parlour in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262391-thai-policeman-sentenced-to-50-years-on-bribery-conviction/

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Mask mandate cancellation and hours extension of entertainment venues to be considered by Thailand’s National Covid-19 Center next week

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has initially introduced a proposal for the cancellation of the mask mandate to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). The proposal will be considered at the general meeting next week, June 17th, CCSA Director Suphot Malaniyom told the press today, June 10th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262395-mask-mandate-cancellation-and-hours-extension-of-entertainment-venues-to-be-considered-by-thailand’s-national-covid-19-center-next-week/

 

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Govt to Give Away 1 Million Cannabis Plants

 

 

BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) – Deputy Agriculture Minister Manunya Thaiseth said the Department of Agriculture will give two cannabis plants to each household or altogether 1 million plants. Registration for the free plants will start on June 16.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262393-govt-to-give-away-1-million-cannabis-plants/

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PM Grateful for Anti-Drug Aid from Laos

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his gratitude towards Laos for its efforts to help Thailand tackle narcotic, human-trafficking and call scam issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262419-pm-grateful-for-anti-drug-aid-from-laos/

 

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Concern for the Thai baht and liquidity if Thailand does not move swiftly to raise interest rates

by Joseph O' Connor

 

On Monday last, before Wednesday’s meeting of the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee, the Minister of Finance Arkhom Termpittayapaisith expressed a wish to see Thailand maintain a low-interest-rate environment to encourage the economic recovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262420-concern-for-the-thai-baht-and-liquidity-if-thailand-does-not-move-swiftly-to-raise-interest-rates/

 

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TAT to Allocate 100 Million Baht to Revitalize Tourism

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - A budget of more than 100 million baht will be proposed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to the Center for Economic Situation Administration for approval in order to help revitalize Thailand’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262421-tat-to-allocate-100-million-baht-to-revitalize-tourism/

 

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Phuket officials inspect karaoke venues in Thalang for Covid-19 protocols

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – Phuket officials inspected karaoke venues in the Thalang district last night (June 9th) after they have been legally allowed to open until midnight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262423-phuket-officials-inspect-karaoke-venues in-thalang-for-covid-19-protocols/

 

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Chinese Firm Given 60 Days To Confirm German Engine For S26T Sub

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Yuan-class submarine. Photo via Twitter and published by Eurasiantimes.com

 

A CHINESE SUBMARINE builder is being given a 60-day timeframe to officially confirm whether or not a German-made engine will be installed aboard the Yuan-class S26T submarine currently being built for the Thai navy and an exact delivery date for the boat, said navy spokesman Vice-Adm Pokkhrong Monthatpalin today (June 10). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262424-chinese-firm-given-60-days-to-confirm-german-engine-for-s26t-sub/

 

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Thailand Considering An End to Pandemic-Era Entry Requirements

 

Thailand Chonburi sunset. (photo by Paul Heney)

 

Thailand’s main COVID-19 task force may accept a proposal to end the pandemic-era Thailand Pass pre-travel registration program for international travelers during an upcoming meeting on June 17; if accepted, Thailand Pass could end as early as next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262426-thailand-considering-an-end-to-pandemic-era-entry-requirements/

 

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Thailand rice production, exports to rise

By John Reidy

 

Credit: Adobe Stock

 

BANGKOK, THAILAND — The La Niña weather phenomenon will provide plentiful precipitation and water supplies for rice farmers in Thailand, yielding 20 million tonnes of rice in marketing year 2022-23, a 2% increase over 2021-22.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262427-thailand-rice-production-exports-to-rise/

 

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The pleasure of living and setting a good example in Thailand;  Rooster rounds up the week’s news

OPINION | by Rooster

 

It was no surprise that one of the most read and commented upon stories this week - especially on Facebook - concerned food. “Tasteatlas” had their top 50 best cuisines with Italy #1 followed by Greece and Spain. France was fifth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262428-the-pleasure-of-living-and-setting-a-good-example-in-thailand rooster-rounds-up-the-week’s-news/

 

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Emirates Premium Economy arrives in Thailand

By TTR WEEKLY

 

  

BANGKOK: The long-awaited Emirates Premium Economy class is finally here, offering another Emirates onboard experience that opens for flight bookings from 1 August.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262430-emirates-premium-economy-arrives-in-thailand/

 

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Strong summer for Thailand hotels: SiteMinder

By TTG Asia

 

Koh Samui has the highest booking increase, receiving over 125 per cent of 2019 volumes

 

Hotels in Thailand are seeing the highest volume of bookings since February 2020, noted SiteMinder, with properties in Koh Samui leading in performance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262431-strong-summer-for-thailand-hotels-siteminder/

 

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Airbnb hosts in Thailand use their income in time of soaring inflation

By Megha Paul On | TD Editor

 

 

Airbnb has released the first results from its latest survey of hosts and guests worldwide, focusing on its findings from Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262433-airbnb-hosts-in-thailand-use-their-income-in-time-of-soaring-inflation/

 

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Thailand's May consumer inflation reaches 14-year high

Source: Xinhua | Editor: huaxia

 

Vendors are seen at a food market in Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

 

Thailand's May consumer inflation rose to the highest level since July 2008. The Ministry of Commerce attributed the CPI growth to higher food prices and energy costs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262434-thailands-may-consumer-inflation-reaches-14-year-high/

 

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Thammanat Named Top Leader Of Thai Economic Party

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Thammanat Prompao at yesterday’s Thai Economic Party meeting where he was named top leader. Photo: Pptvhd36.com

 

MAVERICK MP Thammanat Prompao yesterday (June 10) was named top leader of Thai Economic Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262436-thammanat-named-top-leader-of-thai-economic-party/

 

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UPDATE: Parents of 12-year-old girl allegedly injured by forced school exercise meets with the accused teacher to settle dispute in Sri Racha

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sri Racha, Chonburi — The parents of a 12-year-old injured girl met with an accused teacher, who allegedly injured her by making her do 60 squat jumps as a class group punishment, to settle the dispute. The teacher would reportedly take care of the hospital bill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262438-update-parents-of-12-year-old-girl-allegedly-injured-by-forced-school-exercise-meets-with-the-accused-teacher-to-settle-dispute-in-sri-racha/

 

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Thailand borrows 13 billion baht from Japan at interest rate of 0.01 percent

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand will borrow some 13 billion baht from Japan according to a Royal Gazette announcement on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262440-thailand-borrows-13-billion-baht-from-japan-at-interest-rate-of-001-percent/

 

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Has Thailand struck jackpot in latest bid to combat lottery overpricing?   

 

 

The government’s latest bid to combat chronic lottery overpricing saw over 5 million digital tickets sell out in just five days via the “Pao Tang” mobile application last week. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262441-has-thailand-struck-jackpot-in-latest-bid-to-combat-lottery-overpricing/

 

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Police instructed to adjust their procedures after cannabis is officially removed from Category 5 narcotics list

 

 

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) notified police about the announcement issued by the Ministry of Public Health, which was published in the Royal Gazette and goes into effect on June 9. Removal of cannabis from the Category 5 narcotics list legalizes its production, import, export, distribution, consumption and possession.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262445-police-instructed-to-adjust-their-procedures-after-cannabis-is-officially-removed-from-category-5-narcotics-list/

 

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Pattaya locals perplexed by freshly painted zig-zag lines on roads, police claim it helps slow down drivers

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung, Chonburi — Some Pattaya locals were perplexed by freshly painted zig-zag lines on Chaiyapruek Road and some other areas in front of pedestrian crossings. Police claimed it helped slow down drivers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262447-pattaya-locals-perplexed-by-freshly-painted-zig-zag-lines-on-roads-police-claim-it-helps-slow-down-drivers/

 

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Hua Hin Airport to receive additional 350 million baht for safety and infrastructure improvements

By  Online Reporter

 

Image: Hua Hin Today

 

The ongoing development of Hua Hin Airport has been boosted following news the airport is set to receive a further 350 million baht in funding.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262448-hua-hin-airport-to-receive-additional-350-million-baht-for-safety-and-infrastructure-improvements/

 

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