THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 22 June 2022

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Healthcare operators to return to non-Covid treatment as Thailand shifts to endemic era

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s healthcare sector is expected to see less Covid-related income in the second half of the year as the nation eases more travel rules and moves to label Covid as endemic, experts said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263477-healthcare-operators-to-return-to-non-covid-treatment-as-thailand-shifts-to-endemic-era/

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Foreign actors to be exempt from paying income tax in Thailand

 

 

The Thai government has decided to waive personal income tax collection from foreign actors when working on films shot in Thailand in the next five years, in a fresh bid to attract foreign crews to the country and the associated revenue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263509-foreign-actors-to-be-exempt-from-paying-income-tax-in-thailand/

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Guidelines issued on how to spot negative symptoms caused by cannabis

 

 

Thailand’s Medical Service Department has offered advice on how to identify undesirable symptoms which may be caused by cannabis or its extracts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263515-guidelines-issued-on-how-to-spot-negative-symptoms-caused-by-cannabis/

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Bucking the marijuana trend

 

Not everyone is enamored with the new marijuana laws that have stunned Thailand.

 

This sign is in Soi 5 Suwinthawong Road in Minburi in the northern part of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Info: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263537-bucking-the-marijuana-trend/

 

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Is police corruption in Thailand the same as elsewhere?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

File photo for reference only

 

We keep reading about police corruption regularly in the media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263538-is-police-corruption-in-thailand-the-same-as-elsewhere/

 

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Thai Airways executive says rehabilitation to be completed sooner than planned

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s national flag carrier, Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), may require less time than expected to fully resume operations after debt rehabilitation, the airline’s executive said on Tuesday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263539-thai-airways-executive-says-rehabilitation-to-be-completed-sooner-than-planned/

 

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Two-year-old child brutally attacked by dog in South Pattaya, has over 200 stitches

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-A two-year-old child out for a walk with his nanny and older brother was brutally attacked by a large, unleashed, and unsecured house dog in South Pattaya earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263540-two-year-old-child-brutally-attacked-by-dog-in-south-pattaya-has-over-200-stitches/

 

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Emergency Decree to remain in place to solve Covid-19 situation, not related to protests, Thai PM insists

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Bangkokbiznews

 

Bangkok – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha insisted on Monday, June 21st, that the government still needed to extend the emergency decree as its law is still mandatory to solve the potential renewed spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263541-emergency-decree-to-remain-in-place-to-solve-covid-19-situation-not-related-to-protests-thai-pm-insists/

 

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Thailand should call time on 2pm to 5pm alcohol sales ban: Kla

By Online Reporter

 

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Thailand should end the ban which prevents alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm in order to help boost tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263542-thailand-should-call-time-on-2pm-to-5pm-alcohol-sales-ban-kla/

 

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German expat and Thai wife praised for chemical free coconut cultivation at farm in Prachuap

By Online Reporter

 

 

A German expat and his Thai wife have received recognition by local officials for their organic, chemical free approach to growing coconuts at their plantation in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263543-german-expat-and-thai-wife-praised-for-chemical-free-coconut-cultivation-at-farm-in-prachuap/

 

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World Sports News - Wednesday 22 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263546-world-sports-news-wednesday-22-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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Thaksin compares marijuana to opium, says education is needed and proper science

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Extracts must be produced properly

 

Tony Woodsome - previously known as fugitive Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra - went on Facebook last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263551-thaksin-compares-marijuana-to-opium-says-education-is-needed-and-proper-science/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday June 22 2022
 

 

Listen to the news:https://aseannow.com/topic/1263555-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-june-22-2022/

 

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Thai woman dreams of the lottery after spotting "Big Size" beast at the company

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that rescue services in Ayutthaya province in central Thailand were called after a large water monitor entered a stainless steel company in Uthai district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263557-thai-woman-dreams-of-the-lottery-after-spotting-big-size-beast-at-the-company/

 

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Khon Kaen: Health dept. inspect school to prevent marijuana being put into lunch and puddings

 

Daily News Thai Caption:  Don't use it in school

 

Daily News reported that officials from the Khon Kaen health department and environmentalists went to a school to ensure they were not putting weed in the kid's lunch and puddings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263558-khon-kaen-health-dept-inspect-school-to-prevent-marijuana-being-put-into-lunch-and-puddings/

 

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Highways Dept. set to spend nearly 30 M baht near PKK "U-Turn of Death"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A U-turn in Muang district of Prachuap Khiri Khan on the way to southern Thailand has been dubbed "The U-Turn of Death".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263560-highways-dept-set-to-spend-nearly-30-m-baht-near-pkk-u-turn-of-death/

 

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Krabi: Deep ruts in the road could swallow up and injure foreign tourists on motorcycles

 

 

Locals in Muang district of Krabi went to Siam Rath for help because of the deplorable state of a popular road that leads to many tourist attractions and ports popular with foreign visitors. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263563-krabi-deep-ruts-in-the-road-could-swallow-up-and-injure-foreign-tourists-on-motorcycles/

 

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Can new Bangkok governor tame ‘black hole’ of city investment arm?

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

 

Branded a breeding ground of corruption by newly elected Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, Krungthep Thanakom Co Ltd is set for a major transformation under his administration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263564-can-new-bangkok-governor-tame-‘black-hole’-of-city-investment-arm/

 

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Cabinet decrees April 3rd every year will be "National Groundwater Day" - ten days before Songkran

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The Thai government has decreed that henceforth every April 3rd will be known as "National Groundwater Day".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263567-cabinet-decrees-april-3rd-every-year-will-be-national-groundwater-day-ten-days-before-songkran/

 

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Video: Thai cyclist left injured after coming off just 40 meters from the finish line - police report filed

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Banned by association for a year

 

A clip posted to the site "Hia Khap Rot" (water monitor driving) showed the end of the royally sponsored Sport Tourism Bike 4 All event in Phichit on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263568-video-thai-cyclist-left-injured-after-coming-off-just-40-meters-from-the-finish-line-police-report-filed/

 

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"Traders smiling" in busy Jomtien as tourists lap up the street food post pandemic

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that male and female traders were smiling last night as tourists went to Jomtien beach to buy food and drink at street stalls. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263569-traders-smiling-in-busy-jomtien-as-tourists-lap-up-the-street-food post-pandemic/

 

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Action on stray dogs in Krabi - mayor says long term solution is a home for the animals

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Dealing with the problem of stray dogs

 

77kaoded reported that officials from the local national park and local authority were out trying to catch around 20 stray dogs on Ao Nang beach yesterday the second day after a clip posted online showed dogs chasing tourists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263571-action-on-stray-dogs-in-krabi-mayor-says-long-term-solution-is-a-home-for-the-animals/

 

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Rider of motorcycle with sidecar loses it at a bend and collides with 10 wheeler

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the aftermath of an accident in which the rider of a motorcycle with sidecar lost control at a bend and collided with the tire of a ten wheel truck on a Thai country road. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263572-rider-of-motorcycle-with-sidecar-loses-it-at-a-bend-and-collides-with-10-wheeler/

 

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‘The Bachelorette Japan Season 2’ filmed in Chiang Mai to star on Amazon Prime

Shot on location in the Northern Thai city, the popular reality TV show will debut on 7 July, 2022, to millions of viewers.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 22 June, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that ‘The Bachelorette Japan Season 2’ reality TV show, which was filmed in Chiang Mai, will premiere on the Amazon Prime channel with the airing of the first episodes on 7 July, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263579-‘the-bachelorette-japan-season-2’-filmed-in-chiang-mai-to-star-on-amazon-prime/

 

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Twelve injured in Bon Kai fire, 100+ take refuge, support payments to be issued

 

 

More than 100 adults and children are now taking temporary refuge at the local youth centre, after about 30 houses were burned down or heavily damaged in a two-hour blaze yesterday (Tuesday). 12 people were sent to hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation. Support and repair payments will be issued to those injured or have lost property, according to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263586-twelve-injured-in-bon-kai-fire-100-take-refuge-support-payments-to-be-issued/

 

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Bangkok Unveils Plan to Combat Dust Pollution

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok has unveiled a plan to improve the city’s ability to deal with ultra-fine particulate matter, noting that more accurate and transparent data on dust sources is essential to its success.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263588-bangkok-unveils-plan-to-combat-dust-pollution/

 

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Thai GDP to grow 3% in 2022 thanks to tourism recovery, says NESDC

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s government planning unit said on Wednesday the country’s economy is set to grow by 3 per cent in 2022 and 3.7 per cent in 2023, driven by recovery in the tourism sector. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263590-thai-gdp-to-grow-3-in-2022-thanks-to-tourism-recovery-says-nesdc/

 

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Thai official on the run with ฿31m baht embezzled from municipality

 

 

Police are hunting for a local official who has allegedly embezzled over 31 million baht from the account of the municipal office of Buntharik sub-district in in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263594-thai-official-on-the-run-with-฿31m-baht-embezzled-from-municipality/

 

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Major refinancing program proposed to help Student Loan Fund borrowers

 

 

About six million former and current students who borrowed from the Student Loan Fund will pay less interest and lower fines for default and will be allowed to extend the repayment period until their 60-year mandatory retirement age under a major refinancing program proposed by the Finance Ministry, according to Chainarong Katchapanant, manager of the Student Loan Fund.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263597-major-refinancing-program-proposed-to-help-student-loan-fund-borrowers/

 

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Daruma sushi restaurant chain owner nabbed at airport, faces fraud charges

 

 

Owner of the Daruma sushi restaurant chain in Thailand, Metha Chalingsuk, was apprehended at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport this morning (Wednesday) as he returned from a foreign trip.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263615-daruma-sushi-restaurant-chain-owner-nabbed-at-airport-faces-fraud-charges/