THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 27 June 2022

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2 die and 6 suffer smoke inhalation in fire at Chinatown’s Sampeng Market

 

 

Two people are confirmed dead and six others, including firefighting volunteers, suffered the effects of smoke inhalation during a blaze at Sampeng Market in Bangkok’s Chinatown area yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264065-2-die-and-6-suffer-smoke-inhalation-in-fire-at-chinatown’s-sampeng-market/

 

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Bangkok’s house and building owners urged to check fire risks and exits

 

 

House and building owners in Bangkok have been urged to check for fire risks and escape routes in their premises and surrounding areas and to ensure that their fire extinguishers are in good working order.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264068-bangkok’s-house-and-building-owners-urged-to-check-fire-risks-and-exits/

 

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Liverpool FC disapproves of resale of Bangkok’s exhibition match tickets

 

 

Top English Premier League soccer club, Liverpool, has issued a statement saying that they do not approve of the resale of tickets for the exhibition match at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on July 12th, between the club and Manchester United, billed as “The Match Bangkok Century Cup 2022.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264069-liverpool-fc-disapproves-of-resale-of-bangkok’s-exhibition-match-tickets/

 

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No masks, cannabis legal, bars open, is Thailand back to normal?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

 

We have all been moaning for ages about the need to open Thailand now it seems the Covid pandemic is under control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264070-no-masks-cannabis-legal-bars-open-is-thailand-back-to-normal/

 

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Retiring parliament officials may have their terms extended

 

 

Parliamentary officials can now have their service time extended, after they reach their mandatory retirement age, initially for four years and then to 10 years, under an amended service regulation published in the Royal Gazette Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264071-retiring-parliament-officials-may-have-their-terms-extended/

 

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Thai court dismisses AIS attempt to avoid fine imposed by telecom regulator

 

 

The Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the lower court’s decision, confirming the legitimacy of an order, issued by the secretary-general of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), fining Advanced Info Service (AIS) 100,000 baht a day for a breach of regulations.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1264072-thai-court-dismisses-ais-attempt-to-avoid-fine-imposed-by-telecom-regulator/

 

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Society needs to learn how to use Cannabis and Hemp

OPINION

 

 

Thailand is not the first country to legalize the cultivation and sale of cannabis and hemp for recreational use, but it requires a well-planned approach and preparation to ensure people’s safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264073-society-needs-to-learn-how-to-use-cannabis-and-hemp/

 

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Task force chief says illicit drugs will be around as long as there is demand

 

 

As long as there is a demand for illegal narcotics, there will be a supply, because the drug traffickers believe it is worth the investment and risk, even though hundreds of traffickers have been arrested or killed and a huge amount of drugs are being seized, according to Maj-Gen Narit, commander of the northern-based Pha Muang Task Force, speaking on the eve of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264074-task-force-chief-says-illicit-drugs-will-be-around-as-long-as-there-is-demand/

 

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Concerns after 181 cases of new sub variants reported in Thailand

By Online Reporter

 

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Health officials have spoken of their concern at the emergence of two Omicron sub variants in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264075-concerns-after-181-cases-of-new-sub-variants-reported-in-thailand/

 

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Gradual Hikes Expected for Policy Interest Rates

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said any hikes in its benchmark interest rate to tame above-target inflation would be gradual, as the economy faces a slow recovery and a weakening baht currency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264076-gradual-hikes-expected-for-policy-interest-rates/

 

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Fears for the baht as it hits a 15-year low and Thai economic performance in the medium term

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Last week, the Minister of Finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, asked the Bank of Thailand to soften its plans to raise borrowing rates so as not to impede the economic recovery. However, Thailand appears poised to only raise interest rates from 0.5% to 1% by the end of the year while there is evidence to show that the widening of the interest rate divergence between the US and Thailand in June at 1.25% was a decisive factor in the precipitous fall in the baht by 4%this month with fears that the divergence may widen further to at least 2.75% by the end of the year despite two probable rate hikes here.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264077-fears-for-the-baht-as-it-hits-a-15-year-low-and-thai-economic-performance-in-the-medium-term/

 

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Government to Inspect Chiang Mai Projects

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities will travel to Chiang Mai province to check in on government projects and initiatives on Wednesday (29 June).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264078-government-to-inspect-chiang-mai-projects/

 

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BKK Food Bank Initiative to Increase Food Security, Reduce Waste

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - An initiative to improve food security in Bangkok while reducing waste has been launched with the involvement of the capital’s 50 district offices. These offices will receive excess food from partner entities and distribute it to vulnerable individuals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264079-bkk-food-bank-initiative-to-increase-food-security-reduce-waste/

 

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Thai PM feels satisfied, knowing most Thais still voluntarily want to wear masks, government spokesperson says

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha felt very satisfied to know that the majority of Thai citizens still voluntarily wanted to wear a facial mask, the government spokesperson said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264080-thai-pm-feels-satisfied-knowing-most-thais-still-voluntarily-want-to-wear-masks-government-spokesperson-says/

 

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The Philippines’ Fuschia Anne Ravena wins Miss International Queen 2022 hosted in Pattaya on Saturday

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – The Philippines’ Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned as Miss International Queen 2022 during the coronation ceremony in Pattaya, Chonburi, June 25th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264081-the-philippines’-fuschia-anne-ravena-wins-miss-international-queen-2022-hosted-in-pattaya-on-saturday/

 

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Thai PM urges public not to panic over Covid-19 Omicron’s BA.4/BA.5 strain

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha urges the public not to panic over Covid-19 Omicron’s BA.4/BA.5 strain, insisting that the Ministry of Public Health has been monitoring the spreading situation closely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264082-thai-pm-urges-public-not-to-panic-over-covid-19-omicron’s-ba4ba5-strain/

 

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Protests against EGAT’s purchase of electricity Luang Prabang Dam

 

 

A network of civil society groups in eight provinces of Thailand, through which the Mekong River flows, has submitted a petition to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressing their concerns over the planned signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and a consortium of private dam builders, for the purchase of electricity from the Luang Prabang dam in the Lao PDR.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264083-protests-against-egat’s-purchase-of-electricity-luang-prabang-dam/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 27 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264090-world-sports-news-monday-27-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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Telecoms labour union calls for NBTC to stop DTAC-True merger

By Thai Enquirer

 

 

The National Telecoms state enterprise labor union network, composed of the NT company union, the Defenders of TOT, the TOT staff alumni association, CAT staff alumni association have joined together with analysts to oppose a merger between True and DTAC.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264093-telecoms-labour-union-calls-for-nbtc-to-stop-dtac-true-merger/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday June 27 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264097-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-june-27-2022/

 

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Suan Dusit Poll: Thais concerned about legalization of marijuana - see benefits but want youth protected

 

 

A poll by Suan Dusit asked six key questions of Thai people online after marijuana was legalized in Thailand on June 9th, reported Naew Na.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264100-suan-dusit-poll-thais-concerned-about-legalization-of-marijuana-see-benefits-but-want-youth-protected/

 

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Video: Two Myanmar men plucked from the Andaman by Thai army patrol after boat capsizes

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Two lives saved in the sea

 

A video published by Daily News showed the moments when two Myanmar men were plucked from the sea by an army patrol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264102-video-two-myanmar-men-plucked-from-the-andaman-by-thai-army-patrol-after-boat-capsizes/

 

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Thirty eight foreigners, 14 Thais arrested for playing baccarat in downtown Bangkok casino - 4.3M baht cash seized

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Around 50 gamblers

 

Daily News reported that following a tip from an informant 191 forces raided a casino underground at Tower A (Ayodhya Tower) in Rachadaphisek Soi 18, Huay Khwang in downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264104-thirty-eight-foreigners-14-thais-arrested-for-playing-baccarat-in-downtown-bangkok-casino-43m-baht-cash-seized/

 

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Thailand develops antibody nasal spray as latest shield against COVID-19

by Pichayada Promchertchoo

 

Thailand is developing an anti-COVID-19 nasal spray. (Photo: Government Pharmaceutical Organization)

 

BANGKOK: Thai scientists are developing an anti-viral nasal spray that could stop COVID-19 infections by neutralising the coronavirus when it enters the nose.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264105-thailand-develops-antibody-nasal-spray-as-latest-shield-against-covid-19/

 

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Marijuana users and sellers being highly responsible - no need for draconian measures - more specific laws out by August

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The spokesman for the House committee formulating laws and regulations connected to the legalization of marijuana and hemp has praised the reaction of weed users and sellers so far.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264106-marijuana-users-and-sellers-being-highly-responsible-no-need-for-draconian-measures-more-specific-laws-out-by-august/

 

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Bangkok’s multi-billion-baht fire truck scandal still burning after 2 decades

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

 

A long-smoldering corruption case has reignited after the Supreme Administrative Court recently ordered the heirs of late Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej to pay 587 million baht in compensation for his role in procuring a fleet of firefighting vehicles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264108-bangkok’s-multi-billion-baht-fire-truck-scandal-still-burning-after-2-decades/

 

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Top 10 online scams/fake news in mid June revealed - be careful says DES

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A spokesman for the Digital Society and Economy Ministry has warned the Thai public to watch out for online scams especially investment schemes using fake profiles and fake news. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264109-top-10-online-scamsfake-news-in-mid-june-revealed-be-careful-says-des/

 

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Five schoolboys caught on tape attacking 16-year-old boy who came back to school

 

Sannok Thai Caption: It's: Five on One

 

A video published by Sanook is bound to feed into the standard online rhetoric that Thais only attack in packs. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264111-five-schoolboys-caught-on-tape-attacking-16-year-old-boy-who-came-back-to-school/

 

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131 major fires in Bangkok between January and May

 

 

A total of 131 fires were reported in Bangkok during the first five months of this year, with 39 being recorded in January alone, according to statistics compiled by the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264113-131-major-fires-in-bangkok-between-january-and-may/

 

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Kind hearted "win" latest motorcyclist to be injured by Thailand's infamous hanging wires

 

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A kind hearted motorcycle taxi guy in northern Bangkok has gone to the Sai Mai police wanting action for negligence against a cable company. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264114-kind-hearted-win-latest-motorcyclist-to-be-injured-by-thailands-infamous-hanging-wires/