THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 18 June 2022

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Thai Covid-19 Situation Center agrees to restore nationwide green zones, cancel Thailand Pass, eases mask mandate, and more

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National/Bangkok — The Center for Covid-19 Situation (CCSA) has reportedly given the green light to restore nationwide green zones, cancel Thailand Pass, ease the mask mandate in open areas, and extend legal closing hours for nightlife outlets to 2 AM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263110-thai-covid-19-situation-center-agrees-to-restore-nationwide-green-zones-cancel-thailand-pass-eases-mask-mandate-and-more/

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Thailand Lauded for Efforts to Improve Labor Rights

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The European Union has commended Thailand for its efforts to improve labor rights in its seafood industry in accordance with Good Labour Practice (GLP) guidelines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263111-thailand-lauded-for-efforts-to-improve-labor-rights/

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Govt Urged to Further Relax Rules to Aid Tourism Firms

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism businesses have urged the government to further relax restrictions to stimulate the economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263128-govt-urged-to-further-relax-rules-to-aid-tourism-firms/

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Thailand lowers COVID-19 alert from Level 3 to 2 nationwide

 

People wearing face masks exit a BTS skytrain in Bangkok on December 6, 2021 as Thailand recorded on Monday its first case of the Covid-19 coronavirus Omicron variant. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

 

The Ministry of Public Health has decided to lower the COVID-19 alert, from Level 3 to Level 2, throughout the country, in line with declining new infections, serious cases and fatalities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263148-public-health-ministry-lowers-covid-19-alert/?do=findComment&comment=17426292

 

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Boomtime with Thailand Pass gone by July 1st along with 2 am closing and face mask easing 

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Government House spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana before the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting on Friday still spoke of the need to be vigilant and for the public to continue wearing face masks where appropriate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263110-thai-covid-19-situation-center-agrees-to-restore-nationwide-green-zones-cancel-thailand-pass-eases-mask-mandate-and-more/?do=findComment&comment=17426307

 

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Thailand Pass scrapped, no face masks from July 1

By Online Reporter

 

 

Foreign tourists visiting Thailand will no longer be required to use the Thailand Pass online registration from July 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263110-thai-covid-19-situation-center-agrees-to-restore-nationwide-green-zones-cancel-thailand-pass-eases-mask-mandate-and-more/?do=findComment&comment=17426311

 

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Thai gov to remove mask mandates for outdoors, scrap Thailand Pass in July

By Erich Parpart

 

 

According to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday, Thailand Pass will be cancelled, face masks will be “recommended” for closed and crowded areas, and entertainment venues will be able to operate normally starting on July 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263110-thai-covid-19-situation-center-agrees-to-restore-nationwide-green-zones-cancel-thailand-pass-eases-mask-mandate-and-more/?do=findComment&comment=17426314

 

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‘Thailand Pass’ registration scheme to be lifted from 1 July 2022

At the point of entry into Thailand, travellers will only need to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel.

 

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Koh Samui

 

Bangkok – Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022. Both requirements were initially removed for Thai nationals from 1 June, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263110-thai-covid-19-situation-center-agrees-to-restore-nationwide-green-zones-cancel-thailand-pass-eases-mask-mandate-and-more/?do=findComment&comment=17426322

 

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Alcohol sales ban in Thailand between 2 PM – 5 PM to be lifted nationwide on July 1st but only in hotels, says Tourism Minister

By Adam Judd

 

File Photo, Thai tourism Minister.

 

National — The long-standing alcohol sales ban between 2-5 PM will be lifted nationwide on July 1st but only in hotels, the Tourism and Sports Minister said today, June 17th, at the Center for Covid-19 Situation (CCSA) meeting. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263179-alcohol-sales-ban-in-thailand-between-2-pm-–-5-pm-to-be-lifted-nationwide-on-july-1st-but-only-in-hotels-says-tourism-minister/

 

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Thai FDA warns about advertising products with cannabis and hemp

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand –  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand has delivered a public warning about advertising products with cannabis and hemp, stating that doing so incorrectly could bring stiff fines and even prison time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263180-thai-fda-warns-about-advertising-products-with-cannabis-and-hemp/

 

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Phuket City Municipality repaints crosswalks  to increase road safety

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket City Municipality has repainted crosswalks in Phuket Town to increase road safety for pedestrians and motorists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263181-phuket-city-municipality-repaints-crosswalks- to-increase-road-safety/

 

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Ladyboy murder: Many twists - Lithuanian denies everything and blames mother - dog found with monk

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

There have been many developments in the murder of 31 year old transgender man Theerapong Lamleua who was found earlier in the week in a storeroom at a house in Prasat district of Surin, NE Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263187-ladyboy-murder-many-twists-lithuanian-denies-everything-and-blames-mother-dog-found-with-monk/

 

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More tourists means more drugs - customs announce arrests and seizures of 51M baht of cocaine at Thai airports

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai customs' spokesman Chaiyuth Khamkhun told Thai Rath about two seizures of cocaine brought into Thailand hidden in a stomach and bags at Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports in the last week. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263189-more-tourists-means-more-drugs-customs-announce-arrests-and-seizures-of-51m-baht-of-cocaine-at-thai-airports/

 

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Taiwan/Taoyuan murder suspect to stand trial in Thailand

 

The suspect (in red cap) seen escorted by Thai police on Friday. CNA photo June 17, 2022

 

Bangkok, (CNA) A Thai man who recently fled to Thailand from Taiwan after allegedly murdering two business partners will stand trial in the Southeast Asian country after turning himself in to local police, a Thai official said Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263190-taiwantaoyuan-murder-suspect-to-stand-trial-in-thailand/

 

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Lender goes to police to show stab wound - says he had nothing to do with death of Pitbull

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a case in which three people at a house in Sattahip, Chonburi, claimed they were attacked by money lenders who came to recover a debt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263191-lender-goes-to-police-to-show-stab-wound-says-he-had-nothing-to-do-with-death-of-creditors-pitbull/

 

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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
 
For me it all began in early 2019 before the March general election. I’d been riding my bike and saw a bright green marijuana leaf on a billboard for the Bhumjaithai candidate. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263070-such-a-positive-vibe-in-bangkok-as-tourists-thai-sellers-locals-and-even-a-thong-lo-cop-celebrate-the-end-of-ganja-prohibition/

 

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Monk fights back! Donation box thief in custody after abbot kicks him off his motorbike

 

Daily News Thai Caption: It's a sin

 

A senior member of the Buddhist clergy proved that he was a dab hand at a spot of Muay Thai, reported Daily News yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263194-monk-fights-back-donation-box-thief-in-custody-after-abbot-kicks-him-off-his-motorbike/

 

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Kad Suan Kaew shopping center in Chaing Mai announces temporary closure from July 1st 

 

 

A famous old shopping center in Chiang Mai that has been operating for more than 30 years is the latest victim of the pandemic, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263195-kad-suan-kaew-shopping-center-in-chaing-mai-announces-temporary-closure-from-july-1st/

 

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Udon to Vientiane bus service resumes - only 11 passengers but it'll pick up as tourists find out

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the bus service from Udon Thani to the Laotian Capital Vientiane started again yesterday morning after it was cancelled during the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263196-udon-to-vientiane-bus-service-resumes-only-11-passengers-but-itll-pick-up-as-tourists-find-out/

 

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Not again! Thailand's infamous hanging wires claim another victim - a motorcycle taxi rider

 

77khaoded Thai Caption: Hanging wires

 

77khaoded reported that a motorcycle taxi rider or "Win" came off his bike after his neck was caught up in hanging cables. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263199-not-again-thailands-infamous-hanging-wires-claim-another-victim-a-motorcycle-taxi-rider/

 

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Policeman dies after car is pierced by concrete posts on truck - cops doubt driver's story

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Senior cop tragically killed

 

Daily News reported on a tragic accident that killed a senior Phangnga highway policemen who was travelling in a car driven by his wife in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263202-policeman-dies-after-car-is-pierced-by-concrete-posts-on-truck-cops-doubt-drivers-story/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 20 June 2022
https://aseannow.com/topic/1263290-thailand-live-monday-20-june-2022/