Thailand has some crazy Guinness World Records

FEATURE | by Michael Bridge

 

Maybe a PR stunt to draw attention to a global audience, but some of these world records are hard to believe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263289-thailand-has-some-crazy-guinness-world-records/

 

100+ people treated for symptoms possibly caused by cannabis in food and drink in Khon Kaen

 

 

More than 100 people in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Khon Kaen have reported for treatment of dizziness and nausea after consuming food or drinks thought to contain cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263293-100-people-treated-for-symptoms-possibly-caused-by-cannabis-in-food-and-drink-in-khon-kaen/

 

Social media uproar over sudden closure of Japanese restaurant chain in Bangkok

 

 

Bangkok’s social media has been rife with questions and comments, both yesterday and today (Saturday) about a popular Japanese restaurant chain which suddenly closed down without notice, raising concerns among customers who have pre-paid vouchers to eat there.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263295-social-media-uproar-over-sudden-closure-of-japanese-restaurant-chain-in-bangkok/

 

Paetongtarn given rousing welcome in Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket

 

 

Thailand’s “Red-shirt” followers packed the Ubon Ratchathani provincial airport this morning to welcome to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who led key Pheu Thai party members on a campaign trip to wrestle back control of Si Sa Ket, following the defection of three MPs to the Bhumjaithai party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263296-paetongtarn-given-rousing-welcome-in-ubon-ratchathani-and-si-sa-ket/

 

Monkey business and the battle over Thailand’s multibillion-baht coconut industry

 

 

For more than a century, Thai southerners have raised and trained monkeys to climb high trees and collect ripe coconuts for them. However, this traditional way of life is now under intense scrutiny after being condemned by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as “animal abuse”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263298-monkey-business-and-the-battle-over-thailand’s-multibillion-baht-coconut-industry/

 

Most important thing is to ensure no one is hungry

 

Studies show that, in the Asia Pacific region, one and a half years ago, the cost of an energy-sufficient diet was approaching one dollar per person per day. The cost of a healthy diet per person per day had exceeded 3.50 dollars. That makes healthy food unaffordable for many people when the poverty line is 2 dollars per day. (Photo by AFP)

 

Food insecurity might not be an issue that many people in Thailand worry much about.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263299-most-important-thing-is-to-ensure-no-one-is-hungry/

 

Thailand’s national lottery to consider increasing digital ticket sales

 

 

The board of the Government Lottery Office (GLO) will consider increasing the number of digital tickets available for sale online, after tickets for the June 16th and July 1st draws sold out in four days and just over two days respectively.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263300-thailand’s-national-lottery-to-consider-increasing-digital-ticket-sales/

 

Phuket Zoo closes with a new life for rescued tigers at Phetchaburi’s WFFT

by Editor

 

 

Surya Tanthavevong, owner of the Phuket Zoo, said it was unlikely he would ever return to running the zoo, even if tourists returned in large numbers.  “Phuket Zoo is closed. We are now planting coconut trees in the area to change the use of the land.  The area of the former zoo was 30 rai [4.8 hectares]. We are turning the whole area into a coconut plantation,” Surya stated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263301-phuket-zoo-closes-with-a-new-life-for-rescued-tigers-at-phetchaburi’s-wfft/

 

Harrowing scene as Canadian cries for his dead wife at early morning accident in Kanchanaburi 

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Police at the scene with 50-year-old Canadian Joseph S. on Saturday morning after his 49-year-old wife was killed tragically in a freak road traffic accident when a pickup driver, travelling at speed, hit Mrs Marine S. as she cycled after her husband while crossing the road near a resort they were staying at in Kanchanaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263302-harrowing-scene-as-canadian-cries-for-his-dead-wife-at-early-morning-accident-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Public Advised to Maintain Measures As Authorities Lower Alert Level

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is urging members of the public, especially those in “608” risk groups, to maintain COVID-19 prevention measures even as regulations ease in the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263303-public-advised-to-maintain-measures-as-authorities-lower-alert-level/

 

Thailand Presents Bid to Host World Specialized Expo 2028

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

PARIS (NNT) - Thailand has launched its bid to host the World Specialized Expo 2028.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263304-thailand-presents-bid-to-host-world-specialized-expo-2028/

 

Google Says Thai Tourism Shows Clear Signs of Recovery

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Google has indicated that tourism in Thailand is regaining interest among the international community, prompting Thai authorities to urge relevant agencies to adjust their strategies in line with current travel trends.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263305-google-says-thai-tourism-shows-clear-signs-of-recovery/

 

Permit needed for selling cannabis in Thailand to minors under 20, breastfeeding women, and pregnant women, Cannabis Public Relations Spokesperson says

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

National — Mr. Panthep Puaphongphan, Spokesperson for the Health Ministry’s Public Relations on Cannabis, stated on Facebook, June 18th, that the sale of cannabis to minors under the age of 20, breastfeeding women, and pregnant women must be granted permission from the Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263306-permit-needed-for-selling-cannabis-in-thailand-to-minors-under-20-breastfeeding-women-and-pregnant-women-cannabis-public-relations-spokesperson-says/

 

German man allegedly physically assaulted by two men in Banglamung, but dispute arises over who started the fight

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung, Chonburi — A 57-year-old German man was allegedly physically assaulted by two unidentified men in Banglamung, but an eyewitness claimed that the German man initiated the fight, causing a dispute to arise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263307-german-man-allegedly-physically-assaulted-by-two-men-in-banglamung-but-dispute-arises-over-who-started-the-fight/

 

Foreign man injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon in a fight with second foreigner near Walking Street

By Adam Judd

 

 

South Pattaya-An unidentified foreign man suffered at least two slash wounds from a sharp weapon this morning near Walking Street after what eyewitnesses called a physical confrontation between two foreign men.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263308-foreign-man-injured-after-being-attacked-with-a-sharp-weapon-in-a-fight-with-second-foreigner-near-walking-street/

 

Majority of Thai people concerned about inappropriate use of cannabis among children and youth, NIDA Poll reports

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Bright TV

 

Bangkok – Thailand’s leading survey center “NIDA Poll” of the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) revealed its results on public opinions about decriminalizing cannabis and hemp and said that the majority is highly concerned about the inappropriate/illegal use of cannabis among children and youth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263309-majority-of-thai-people-concerned-about-inappropriate-use-of-cannabis-among-children-and-youth-nida-poll-reports/

 

Thai vet becomes first person in the world to get Covid from a cat, Thai media

 

Daily News Caption: Because the cat sneezed in (the vet's) face

 

Thai media Daily News reported yesterday that a Thai vet is the first reported case in the world to get Covid-19 from a cat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263311-thai-vet-becomes-first-person-in-the-world-to-get-covid-from-a-cat-thai-media/

 

World Sports News - Monday 20 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263313-world-sports-news-monday-20-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

Thailand's Roads: The carnage continues as drunk piles into parked cars; "700 dead in June"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News - who have been running a campaign to raise awareness about the perils of the Thai roads for several years - reported 27 fatalities "at the scene" on Saturday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263314-thailands-roads-the-carnage-continues-as-drunk-piles-into-parked-cars-700-dead-in-june/

 

Progressive Liquor Bill moves a step closer to passing, says Move Forward MP

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The historic Progressive Liquor Bill could become law before the end of 2022, a parliamentarian who introduced the new Bill told Thai Enquirer on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263318-progressive-liquor-bill-moves-a-step-closer-to-passing-says-move-forward-mp/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday June 20 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263322-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-june-20-2022/

 

Dozens of factory workers in lucky escape as company bus collides with barrier near bend

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Lost it at a bend

 

Daily News reported that rescue services were on the scene on the Nakhon Ratchasima - Kabinburi road  (Route 304, MK marker 173) after a bus carrying several dozen factory workers failed to negotiate a bend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263323-dozens-of-factory-workers-in-lucky-escape-as-company-bus-collides-with-barrier-near-bend/

 

Older female driver plows into front of pharmacy - wrong gear suspected

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that a female driver aged about 50 was caught on CCTV plowing into the front of the Pharma Med chemists on the Bang Bo Road in Samut Prakan. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263325-older-female-driver-plows-into-front-of-pharmacy-wrong-gear-suspected/

 

Drunk driver plows into 7 parked vehicles in Samut Prakan - he denies it but CCTV tells otherwise

 

Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that many vehicles were damaged and there was an injury after a pick-up driven by a drunk driver plowed into parked cars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263327-drunk-driver-plows-into-7-parked-vehicles-in-samut-prakan-he-denies-it-but-cctv-tells-otherwise/

 

PrikPot Sparks Thailand’s Online Cannabis Market

 

Thailand's nascent cannabis industry has a flagship online retailer straight out of the legislative gates. 

 

09 June 2022 was the dawning of a new age in Thailand. That is not hyperbole or exaggeration.

 

Info: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263328-prikpot-sparks-thailand’s-online-cannabis-market/

 

Holy Father latest: Says he's suing Dr Fish, the governor and health services - disciple supports him too

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath went to the hermitage in Phu Kradung, Loei, where the so called Holy Father or Phra Bida is holed up with about 30 disciples. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263330-holy-father-latest-says-hes-suing-dr-fish-the-governor-and-health-services-disciple-supports-him-too/

 

Gang "burning rubber" on the highway will soon be caught, say Rayong police

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Pluak Daeng police in Rayong, eastern Thailand, said they know the identity of a group of men revving up a pick-up and causing black smoke from the tires on the highway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263332-gang-burning-rubber-on-the-highway-will-soon-be-caught-say-rayong-police/

 

Cambodians tooled up and ready to fight - immigration/police make 6 arrests in Samrong dept store

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Fighting with rivals of same nationality (Cambodian)

 

Security at what Daily News called a "famous department store in Samrong", Samut Prakan, called the authorities after seeing a group of Cambodian young men behaving suspiciously yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263335-cambodians-tooled-up-and-ready-to-fight-immigrationpolice-make-6-arrests-in-samrong-dept-store/

 

Navy Seal to the rescue after mother and child drive into klong in NE Thailand

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Two lives saved

 

Sanook reported praise for a Thai Navy Seal after he happened to be passing and saw a car drive off the road into a klong at a bend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263338-navy-seal-to-the-rescue-after-mother-and-child-drive-into-klong-in-ne-thailand/

Video: Pack of stray dogs chase tourists on popular southern Thai beach

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded published a video of a pack of about ten stray dogs chasing tourists on the popular beach of Ao Nang in Krabi, southern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263342-video-pack-of-stray-dogs-chase-tourists-on-popular-southern-thai-beach/