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Thailand sees rise in severe COVID-19 cases after easing of restrictions

 

Researcher prepare samples of human sweat for a Labrador Retriever, to detect the COVID-19 coronavirus at a mobile canine unit in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The sub-committee of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has expressed concern over a spike in lung infections among COVID-19 patients and those needing ventilators, said CCSA Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan, after their meeting today (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264536-thailand-sees-rise-in-severe-covid-19-cases-after-easing-of-restrictions/

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Thai air force scrambles fighters after alleged incursion by Myanmar aircraft

 

 

The Royal Thai Air Force sent two F-16 jet fighters after an aircraft, believed to be a MiG 29 of the Myanmar air force, was found to have intruded into Thai airspace in the western province of Tak, according to RTAF Spokesman Air Vice Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264539-thai-air-force-scrambles-fighters-after-alleged-incursion-by-myanmar-aircraft/

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PrikPot Cannabis: An Even Stronger Line Up and Irresistible Price Reductions

 

PrikPot only opened its online doors days ago and already there are two announcements that will put a smile on customers’ faces. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264498-prikpot-cannabis-an-even-stronger-line-up-and-irresistible-price-reductions/

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How can we save money living in Thailand?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

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The pandemic, along with the Russian-Ukraine conflict and rising fuel costs is making the rising inflation difficult for many.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264552-how-can-we-save-money-living-in-thailand/

 

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Call to not make cannabis sales ’too obvious’

By Editor

 

 

The chairman of a special House panel vetting a cannabis-regulation bill on Thursday urged vendors “not to make sales too obvious” during the transitional period before promulgation of a new law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264554-call-to-not-to-make-cannabis-sales-’too-obvious’/

 

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Thai pulmonologist suggests government to delay its Covid-19 announcement as endemic as daily infections continues to increase

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Dr. Manoon Leechawengwongs

 

Bangkok –Thailand’s prominent doctor Manoon Leechawengwongs suggested the government to postpone its Covid-19 announcement as endemic from July 1st, stating that the number of daily infections is still increasing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264536-thailand-sees-rise-in-severe-covid-19-cases-after-easing-of-restrictions/?do=findComment&comment=17453720

 

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Underground wire project on Pattaya Walking Street to possibly be completed by March 2023

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The ongoing wire-burying project on Pattaya Walking Street that has been operating for a year is possibly set to be completed by March 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264555-underground-wire-project-on-pattaya-walking-street-to-possibly-be-completed-by-march-2023/

 

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Danish Embassy in Bangkok hopes visa rush will be over by September

by Gregers Møller

 

 

The landslide of Thai people applying for visa to Denmark and Iceland is causing severe distress among the applicants. Most complaints are about being left in the dark with no means to find out, if their application will be approved – or rejected – before their planned departure date.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264556-danish-embassy-in-bangkok-hopes-visa-rush-will-be-over-by-september/

 

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Wissanu: Ask Constitutional Court About Prayut’s Eight-Year Tenure 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. Photo: NNT

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Wissanu Krea-ngam today (June 30) encouraged those who may wonder whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will have spent a maximum of eight years in power by the upcoming August to call on the Constitutional Court for judgement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264558-wissanu-ask-constitutional-court-about-prayut’s-eight-year-tenure/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 1 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264560-world-sports-news-friday-1-july-by-chili-radio/

 

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Arrest warrants for two British executives over fire at luxury Koh Kood resort - Thai surrenders

 

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Former head of immigration Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang - now a top aide to the Royal Thai Police - was in Trad, eastern Thailand, yesterday to check up on developments in the case against the owners of Soneva Kiri Resort on the holiday island of Koh Kood. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264566-arrest-warrants-for-two-british-executives-over-fire-at-luxury-koh-kood-resort-thai-surrenders/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday July 1 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264571-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-july-1-2022/

 

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Calls to make Khao San Road a "Marijuana Hub of Thailand" - but hawker leader disagrees

 

 

Thai Rath reported on the visit of Suphachai Jaisamut to Khao San Road in Bangkok last night. Suphachai heads the committee looking into the provisions of the Cannabis Act that is due to specify the law regarding marijuana in the coming months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264572-calls-to-make-khao-san-road-a-marijuana-hub-of-thailand-but-hawker-leader-disagrees/

 

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MoPH: No increase in adverse reactions to marijuana since law change - but don't use it recreationally

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Medical weed has side effects in 1% of cases

 

Dr Kiatphoom Wongjarit of the Thai Ministry of Public Health said that there had been no increase in adverse reactions to marijuana since the change in the law earlier last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264573-moph-no-increase-in-adverse-reactions-to-marijuana-since-law-change-but-dont-use-it-recreationally/

 

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Pattaya police step up overnight Beach Road patrols after multiple reports of thefts from Indian tourists

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya-Pattaya Police and tourist police have stepped up overnight patrols on Beach Road following recent reports of theft from Indian tourists in the Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264574-pattaya-police-step-up-overnight-beach-road-patrols-after-multiple-reports-of-thefts-from-indian-tourists/

 

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Malaysian suspect wanted by US officials arrested in Thailand for alleged illegal global wildlife trafficking

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – A Malaysian national, 58, was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, June 30th, after being wanted by United States of America officials for reportedly operating illegal rhino horns and elephant ivory trafficking globally before escaping arrest to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264576-malaysian-suspect-wanted-by-us-officials-arrested-in-thailand-for-alleged-illegal-global-wildlife-trafficking/

 

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Youths face years in jail for brazen robbery attempt of school brooch in Bangkok

 

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Police have advised the press that youths involved in a filmed robbery attempt of a group of M5 secondary schoolboys could have them jailed for years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264580-youths-face-years-in-jail-for-brazen-robbery-attempt-of-school-brooch-in-bangkok/

 

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CCTV captures tragic death of college freshman outside gas station in Buriram

 

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Nang Rong police in Buriram, NE Thailand and rescue services attended an accident outside a PTT gas station on Route 24.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264581-cctv-captures-tragic-death-of-college-freshman-outside-gas-station-in-buriram/

 

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Passengers on flights to Thailand SHOULD all wear masks on the plane - it's not fake news

 

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Thailand's Anti-Fake News Center investigated after reports that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand reported said that all passengers must wear masks on flights entering Thailand from today (July 1st).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264584-passengers-on-flights-to-thailand-should-all-wear-masks-on-the-plane-its-not-fake-news/

 

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Udon Thani woman relates mystery attack with unknown chemical

 

Daily News Thai Caption: "Chemical attack"

 

A 26 year old Thai woman named only as Naen contacted Ban Dung update after a mystery attack in a quiet soi in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264585-udon-thani-woman-relates-mystery-attack-with-unknown-chemical/

 

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Siberian Husky shot with dart - social media group appeals for help in locating owner

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Social media group Ban Dung Update in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, were contacted after a Siberian Husky was shot with a dart in Ban Jan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264590-siberian-husky-shot-with-dart-social-media-group-appeals-for-help-in-locating-owner/

 

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PM orders crackdown on drug rings

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered a crackdown on illegal drug operations, hoping to safeguard young people from illicit substances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264593-pm-orders-crackdown-on-drug-rings/

 

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Newborn baby found abandoned at a bus stop in Samut Prakan

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Pol Capt Panyaphol Bunsri of the Bang Poo police in Samut Prakan was called after the discovery of a newborn baby left at a bus stop outside a housing estate opposite a temple on Sukhumvit Road in Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264596-newborn-baby-found-abandoned-at-a-bus-stop-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Following Bangkok Bank’s app crash, TTB and SCB apps fail too

 

 

Siam Commercial Bank’s (SCB) mobile banking app became the next to crash today (Friday), following the Bangkok Bank and TMBThanachart Bank’s (TTB) mobile banking systems, which went down yesterday, on the day salaries are transferred to their customers’ accounts, prompting outrage among Thai Twitter users.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264597-following-bangkok-bank’s-app-crash-ttb-and-scb-apps-fail-too/

 

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Who needs ganja when you’ve got this herb - eat and get 'excited' for 3 days

 

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77kaoded hotfooted it to Phayao in northern Thailand to the community of Tha Wang Kwai where a hard to find herb was found growing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264601-who-needs-ganja-when-you’ve-got-this-herb-eat-and-get-excited-for-3-days/

 

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Thai Honda committed to using Thailand as manufacturing base

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - A Japanese engine manufacturer has expressed confidence in using Thailand as a manufacturing base. The company aims to increase the share of vehicles produced for domestic sales.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264602-thai-honda-committed-to-using-thailand-as-manufacturing-base/

 

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Police shutdown unlicensed pool villa in Pattaya, promise crackdown on illegal rentals

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Banglamung Police shut down and took legal action against the keeper of an unlicensed pool villa in Pattaya, following several complaints from concerned residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264604-police-shutdown-unlicensed-pool-villa-in-pattaya-promise-crackdown-on-illegal-rentals/

 

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Major Thai brewer announces increase in beer prices

By Online Reporter

 

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One of Thailand’s leading breweries has announced an increase in the price of its beer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264605-major-thai-brewer-announces-increase-in-beer-prices/

 

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PM says incursion of Myanmar jet into Thai airspace not a big deal

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Friday) that the incursion into Thai airspace of a Myanmar MiG-29 jet, which flew over Tak province yesterday, is not a big deal, noting that the Myanmar military has already offered an apology and that the two countries enjoy good relations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264606-pm-says-incursion-of-myanmar-jet-into-thai-airspace-not-a-big-deal/

 

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Bangkok and TAT to Host Festivals in Bangkok to Promote Tourism

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold a variety of events in Bangkok to promote tourism and revitalize the economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264610-bangkok-and-tat-to-host-festivals-in-bangkok-to-promote-tourism/