THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 16 June 2022

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All city-run schools in Bangkok declared cannabis-free zones

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an announcement today (Wednesday) declaring all 436 schools under its supervision to be cannabis-free zones, effective today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262945-all-city-run-schools-in-bangkok-declared-cannabis-free-zones/

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Dept Issues Serious Warning on Cannabis Use

 

 

BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – The Department of Mental Health has seriously warned three groups of people to definitely stay away from cannabis. It has opened its hotline number 1667 to advise on safe cannabis use for medical purposes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262888-dept-issues-serious-warning-on-cannabis-use/

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Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone

 

PHOTO: Animal Army Foundation ช่วยเหลือ ปกป้อง ป้องกัน

 

Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone. Two new confirmed cases were found on June 13th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262922-rabies-alert-in-pattaya-city-zone/

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Majority of ASEAN NOW expat viewers want to remain in Thailand

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

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We have had an enormous response from a topic we ran on June 8th entitled Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of Expats?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262960-majority-of-asean-now-expat-viewers-want-to-remain-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand’s top adult movie star to compete in Muay Thai

By: James Goyder

 

Image credit: https://www.instagram.com/nat_officialaccount

 

During her career as a porn star Kesarin Chaichalermpol, better known as Nong Natt, brought pleasure to many men. The 37 year old will be switching her focus to inflicting pain on a female opponent when she takes on fellow model Amee Maxim in a Muay Thai fight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262961-thailand’s-top-porn-star-to-compete-in-muay-thai/

 

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Thai PM to discuss guidelines to remove the mask mandate at Covid-19 Center general meeting this Friday

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Thairath

 

National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha will discuss the procedures to remove the mask mandate at the general meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) this Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262962-thai-pm-to-discuss-guidelines-to-remove-the-mask-mandate-at-covid-19-center-general-meeting-this-friday/

 

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Virtual human launched to warn people of dangers of dengue fever

 

 

Many Thai netizens had been wondering who an enigmatic girl, named Ingma, is and her relevance, after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Department of Disease Control (DDC) jointly released her image city hall’s webpage with the statement: “Want to know why millions of people gave rise to this girl?  Find out the answer on June 15th.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262963-virtual-human-launched-to-warn-people-of-dangers-of-dengue-fever/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 16 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262966-world-sports-news-thursday-16-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday June 16 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262973-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-june-16-2022/

 

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Russian man sought after ladyboy found dead in Surin - the transgender took him home after meeting in Phuket

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that police in Prasat, Surin, were looking for a Russian man after a 31 year old ladyboy was found wrapped in a blanket in a storeroom at a house in Kang-en sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262975-russian-man-sought-after-ladyboy-found-dead-in-surin-the-transgender-took-him-home-after-meeting-in-phuket/

 

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Burmese man dies in car from ruptured appendix - he put off seeing a doctor despite pain

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Muang Chachoengsao police were called after a man died inside a car outside Singh Thong Apartment in Klong Luang Pheng sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262976-burmese-man-dies-in-car-from-ruptured-appendix-he-put-off-seeing-a-doctor-despite-pain/

 

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PM hopeful Korn Chatikavanij announces plans to cancel 90 day reporting, introduce integrated casino resorts to Thailand

By Online Reporter

 

 

Skål Bangkok lunch with PM hopeful Korn Chatikavanij speaking on Thailand’s Tourism

by Andrew J Wood

 

Korn announces his plans to cancel 90 day reporting, introduce integrated casino resorts to Thailand and pursue the LGBTQ+ market

 

BANGKOK: Skål International Bangkok packed the house with future Thailand PM hopeful speaking candidly on a wide range of Tourism related topics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262978-pm-hopeful-korn-chatikavanij-announces-plans-to-cancel-90-day-reporting-introduce-integrated-casino-resorts-to-thailand/

 

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FIFA 2022 WORLD CUP; What Are The Odds For Your Country?

By Editor

 

 

Costa Rica became the 32nd team in the tournament with a 1-0 win over New Zealand in the final World Cup qualifier.  Australia qualified for the World Cup on Monday with a win over Peru in penalty kicks. The Aussies are in a fifth consecutive World Cup bid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262980-fifa-2022-world-cup-what-are-the-odds-for-your-country/

 

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Full Moon Party: Locals fear uncontrolled "ganja-fest" after MPs propose allowing use to promote tourism

 

Daily News Thai Caption: What were you thinking?

 

Daily News reported from Koh Phangan in the south of Thailand, famous for the monthly full moon party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262983-full-moon-party-locals-fear-uncontrolled-ganja-fest-after-mps-propose-allowing-use-to-promote-tourism/

 

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Thai woman busted for role in "hell brothel" in Dubai - Thai women thought it was massage but it was sex

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Sex trade gang

 

Daily News reported on moves by Thailand's Anti Human Trafficking Police under the leadership of Pol Maj-Gen Wiwat Khamchamnan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262991-thai-woman-busted-for-role-in-hell-brothel-in-dubai-thai-women-thought-it-was-massage-but-it-was-sex/

 

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Illegal foreign workers arrested at Rayong traditional massage shop

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Foreign masseuses arrested

 

Daily News reported that illegal foreign workers had been arrested by special forces at a traditional Thai massage shop in Rayong, central eastern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262993-illegal-foreign-workers-arrested-at-rayong-traditional-massage-shop/

 

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20 year old Thai arrested for two Mini Big C robberies in Bangkok and Chachoengsao

 

 

Thai police announced the arrest of 20 year old Chaiwuth Udommala from Taling Chan, Bangkok, who was picked up at Busarakham Place in Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262995-20-year-old-thai-arrested-for-two-mini-big-c-robberies-in-bangkok-and-chachoengsao/

 

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Phrapadaeng police announce arrest of young motorcycle theft gang - one is just 14

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported from Phrapadaeng police station where chief Pol Col Chotiwat Leuangwilai announced the arrest of four suspects involved in motorcycle theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262997-phrapadaeng-police-announce-arrest-of-young-motorcycle-theft-gang-one-is-just-14/

 

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Video: Grannie in nighttime shocker! She thought it was the cat brushing against her.....

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported from Ao Luk in Krabi in the south of Thailand where 80 year old grannie Naew was awoken in the middle of the night by something warm next to her mosquito net.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262998-video-grannie-in-nighttime-shocker-she-thought-it-was-the-cat-brushing-against-her/

 

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IMD: Thailand’s Competitiveness Ranking Drops Five Places to 33

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the World Competitiveness Ranking 2022, Thailand fell from 28 last year to 33 out of a total of 63 economies this year, as the Kingdom battles the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262999-imd-thailand’s-competitiveness-ranking-drops-five-places-to-33/

 

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"Thai Teacher in the Sunnies" makes learning fun for kids in southern Thailand

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Teaching Thai language so kids remember

 

Ask Thai children what their least favorite lesson is and many will say learning the Thai language.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263000-thai-teacher-in-the-sunnies-makes-learning-fun-for-kids-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Officials Dismiss Rumors Thai Coconut Milk Banned by Walmart

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry and food exporters dismissed reports that Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand over allegations of forced monkey labor, insisting that such practices have long been prohibited in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263001-officials-dismiss-rumors-thai-coconut-milk-banned-by-walmart/

 

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Mechanic on motorcycle in lucky escape after getting entangled in hanging wires

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Take responsibility - unfortunate guy cheats death on motorcycle after getting tangled in wires

 

Thailand's infamous hanging wires are in the news again after they nearly killed a motorcycle mechanic in Rayong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263002-mechanic-on-motorcycle-in-lucky-escape-after-getting-entangled-in-hanging-wires/

 

 

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Walking Street roadwork completion postponed from August to September 2022, Pattaya City Council Chairman says

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Walking Street, Pattaya — The Walking Street roadwork completion has been postponed from August to September 2022 while it is currently at almost 30% progress, the Pattaya City Council Chairman said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263003-walking-street-roadwork-completion-postponed-from-august-to-september-2022-pattaya-city-council-chairman-says/

 

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Real Estate Demand Expected to Fall Due to Inflation and Rate Hikes

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Rising inflation and interest rate hikes are expected to dampen demand for real estate and mortgages this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263004-real-estate-demand-expected-to-fall-due-to-inflation-and-rate-hikes/

 

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Public Urged to Get Booster Shots Against Covid-19

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Public Health officials recommend people get booster doses every four months to maintain immunity against Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263006-public-urged-to-get-booster-shots-against-covid-19/

 

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Regulation signed to make cannabis flowers a controlled herb in Thailand

 

 

Cannabis flowers, which contain a higher level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) than other parts of the plant, have been classified as a controlled herb, under a new ministerial regulation already signed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, which will become effective after its publication in the Royal Gazette.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263007-regulation-signed-to-make-cannabis-flowers-a-controlled-herb-in-thailand/

 

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Police say Thai murder suspect from Taiwan offers to surrender

 

 

A Thai man, wanted by Taiwanese police in connection with the murder of a Thai couple there, has offered, through a go-between, to surrender to the Thai police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263025-police-say-thai-murder-suspect-from-taiwan-offers-to-surrender/

 

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Thailand freezes prices of 46 products for another year

 

 

The Central Committee on the Price of Goods and Services has decided to freeze the prices of 46 items, including instant noodles, vegetable oil, canned food and five services, until the end of June next year, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263026-thailand-freezes-prices-of-46-products-for-another-year/

 

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No lifting of Thailand’s face masks in public mandate, some places may be exempted

 

 

The mandate requiring the wearing of face masks in public will not be lifted outright when the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meets tomorrow (Friday), but guidance will be provided as to where masks can be removed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263027-no-lifting-of-thailand’s-face-masks-in-public-mandate-some-places-may-be-exempted/