THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 14 June 2022

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart orders health services to prepare for violent protests

 

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has expressed concern over the resurgence of protests, by anti-government elements, at Din Daeng intersection since last Saturday and has assigned a deputy governor to work out how the city’s administration can help in case people are injured during the occasionally violent protests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262765-bangkok-governor-chadchart-orders-health-services-to-prepare-for-violent-protests/

 

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Thailand’s CSD police apprehend arms trafficking gang, arresting 17 suspects

 

 

Police have arrested 17 suspects, including the chief officer of Si Racha district and the alleged mastermind of a major arms trafficking gang, which has allegedly sold hundreds of various types of firearms, ammunition and hand grenades to customers in Thailand and neighbouring countries, according to National Police Chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262780-thailand’s-csd-police-apprehend-arms-trafficking-gang-arresting-17-suspects/

 

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BOT Advises Against Late Rate Hikes

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said delaying rate hikes for too long would not be good for the nation as inflation continues to climb, in remarks that prompted economists to predict an imminent rate hike.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262781-bot-advises-against-late-rate-hikes/

 

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Labor Ministry to Launch EEC Training Programs

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - To meet demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the Ministry of Labor will launch over 130 training programs, many of which will emphasize technology, robotics and management.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262782-labor-ministry-to-launch-eec-training-programs/

 

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Four admitted to hospital, one dies after using cannabis following decriminalisation

 

 

Four people were admitted to hospital for treatment after cannabis overdose and one later died of heart failure in the first known cases of hospitalisation after the decriminalisation of cannabis use in Thailand on June 9th, according to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262784-four-admitted-to-hospital-one-dies-after-using-cannabis-following-decriminalisation/

 

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Thailand’s inflation could reach 5.9% – the highest for 24 years

 

 

Thailand’s inflation for this year is projected to rise from 4.9% to 5.9%, which would be the highest in 24 years. It may peak at 7% during the third quarter, before it starts to fall, in line with increasing domestic output and a global economic slowdown, according to the Siam Commercial Bank.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262799-thailand’s-inflation-could-reach-59-–-the-highest-for-24-years/

 

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Police: No Cannabis Smoking in Public, No Related Accidents Yet

 

 

BANGKOK, June 14 (TNA) — Bangkok police have not found any case of cannabis smoking in public or traffic accident related to cannabis after the decriminalization of the plant on June 9.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262800-police-no-cannabis-smoking-in-public-no-related-accidents-yet/

 

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BMA Governor Plans Cannabis-Free School Campaign

 

 

BANGKOK, June 14 (TNA) — Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he planned a campaign for cannabis-free schools out of concerns about the negative impacts of cannabis decriminalization.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262801-bma-governor-plans-cannabis-free-school-campaign/

 

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Get ready for the Pattaya Marathon 2022!

 

 

Put on your sneakers and get ready to race at the Pattaya Marathon 2022!

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262802-get-ready-for-the-pattaya-marathon-2022/

 

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Cannabis flowers proposed to be classified as controlled herb to prevent abuse

 

 

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has proposed to classify cannabis flowers as a controlled herb, to prevent misuse and curb recreational use following the decriminalisation of the plant, and pending deliberation of the Cannabis and Hemp Bill in parliament.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262808-cannabis-flowers-proposed-to-be-classified-as-controlled-herb-to-prevent-abuse/

 

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Thailand wins ‘Golden Travel Destination Award 2022’ from Reisgraag.nl

 

 

Bangkok, 14 June 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has won the ‘Golden Travel Destination Award 2022’ from Dutch tour operator Reisgraag.nl, having scored an impressive 8.5 out of 10 in the company’s latest travel survey.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262809-thailand-wins-‘golden-travel-destination-award-2022’-from-reisgraagnl/

 

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Thongchai Jaidee becomes first Thai to win on PGA TOUR Champions

 

MADISON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 12: Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand holds the winner's trophy on the 18th green after winning the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Club on June 12, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

 

Thongchai Jaidee wrote a slice of golf history by becoming the first Thai golfer to win on PGA TOUR Champions following a one-stroke victory over Tom Pernice Jr. at the American Family Insurance Championship on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262810-thongchai-jaidee-becomes-first-thai-to-win-on-pga-tour-champions/

 

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Speeding sedan crashes into a motorbike in Pattaya, car driver flees

 

 

A female motorcyclist and her passenger were injured in a hit and run with a sedan in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262811-speeding-sedan-crashes-into-a-motorbike-in-pattaya-car-driver-flees/

 

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Poramese “Beer” Ngampiches officially certified as Pattaya Mayor

 

PHOTO: ปรเมศวร์-เบียร์ งามพิเชษฐ์

 

Poramese “Beer” Ngampichese has officially been certified as the new Pattaya Mayor by the Election Commission and vows to fulfill his four major campaign promises.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262812-poramese-“beer”-ngampiches-officially-certified-as-pattaya-mayor/

 

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