THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 11 July 2022

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Top 10 S.E. Asian cities healthcare ratings

by Michael Bridge

 

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One topic that ex-pats are always concerned about is the quality of healthcare in their chosen country of residence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265478-top-10-se-asian-cities-healthcare-ratings/

 

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Thailand’s PM in Bangkok

 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha at the Government House in Bangkok on July 10, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / POOL / AFP)

 

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, met with Thailand’s Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, and Foreign Affairs Minister, Don Pramudwinai, on Sunday, as part of his Southeast Asia tour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265481-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-meets-thailand’s-pm-in-bangkok/

 

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Tourist drowns, another missing in rough seas off Thailand’s Koh Chang

 

 

A Spanish tourist has drowned in the seas off Koh Chang, in the eastern province of Trat, and a French tourist is still missing after both went swimming in rough seas, in spite of red flag warning signs on the beaches.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265482-tourist-drowns-another-missing-in-rough-seas-off-thailand’s-koh-chang/

 

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US Secretary of State hails the signing of documents as taking Thai-US ties into the 21st century

 

 

The signing in Bangkok Sunday of the Communique on Strategic Alliance and Partnership and the Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Supply Chain Resilience,between Thailand and the United States, will deepen the alliance and partnership between the two countries and lay out new areas in which the two nations can work more closely together, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265481-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-meets-thailand’s-pm-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=17472926

 

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Food outlets warned that they must get permission to sell products containing cannabis

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Health has warned outlets which provide food or drinks containing cannabis, at their locations or through other channels, to apply for permission from local authorities or face legal action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265483-food-outlets-warned-that-they-must-get-permission-to-sell-products-containing-cannabis/

 

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Death penalty concerns delay Thailand extradition for man held 1,200 days in Canada custody

by Andrew Weichel

CTVNews Vancouver.ca Reporter and Senior Producer

 

In this file image, people line up to be screened to enter the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. (Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

 

A man wanted for murder in Thailand has asked to be released from custody as Canadian officials seek assurances he wouldn't face the death penalty if extradited – a process that has already dragged on for nearly two years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265484-death-penalty-concerns-delay-thailand-extradition-for-man-held-1200-days-in-canada-custody/

 

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Optimism Higher on 2022 Tourist Reports

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has indicated optimism amid reports that Thailand welcomed around 2.2 million foreign visitors during the first half of 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265485-optimism-higher-on-2022-tourist-reports/

 

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Health Ministry Reaffirms Stance Discouraging Recreational Cannabis

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are reiterating they are only supporting medical uses of cannabis and do not sanction recreational use. The health minister says cannabis has medical benefits, similar to other Thai herbs that have now been recognized internationally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265487-health-ministry-reaffirms-stance-discouraging-recreational-cannabis/

 

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Bangkok to Revive Chatuchak Market

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok authorities are joining hands with the State Railway of Thailand to revive the famous Chatuchak market that has seen lower activity in recent years due to the pandemic. City Hall hopes this revival and renovation will make the market a world-class tourist destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265488-bangkok-to-revive-chatuchak-market/

 

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Three Expressways Freely Accessible for Three Public Holidays This Month

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Commuters will be able to use three expressways in Bangkok for free during three public holidays this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265490-three-expressways-freely-accessible-for-three-public-holidays-this-month/

 

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Schools to Stay Open Amid COVID Spike

by Natthaphon Sangpolsi

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have assured that schools will remain open even as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise among students.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265491-schools-to-stay-open-amid-covid-spike/

 

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Bangkok City Hall Announces One-Month Work Conclusion

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has clarified what has been achieved since the capital administration came into office under the leadership of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. It also shed light on policies promised during the gubernatorial campaign that has since been implemented.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265492-bangkok-city-hall-announces-one-month-work-conclusion/

 

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Thailand Reveals Strategy for Future Growth

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has revealed a new strategy for creating a better future where poverty is eradicated, with the aim of achieving this goal through a three-core strategy that focuses on infrastructure, industrial development and banking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265493-thailand-reveals-strategy-for-future-growth/

 

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Proposal to waive visa fees for foreign tourists to Thailand

By Online Reporter

 

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to propose the waiving of visa fees for foreign tourists to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265494-proposal-to-waive-visa-fees-for-foreign-tourists-to-thailand/

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Leading Thai physician urges Public Health Ministry to reveal actual number of new Covid-19 cases, including all asymptomatic and mild cases

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

National — A Thai physician who specialized in emerging infectious diseases urged the Ministry of Health to reveal the actual number of Covid-19 new cases as the number may have gone far beyond the one currently disclosed to the public, according to him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265496-leading-thai-physician-urges-public-health-ministry-to-reveal-actual-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-including-all-asymptomatic-and-mild-cases/

 

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Two Pattaya residents shot, including a 7-year-old child, when two rival groups of teenagers began allegedly firing gunshots at each other over noise dispute

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Banglamung – Two local residents were shot, one including a 7-year-old child, when two groups of teenagers were reportedly fighting and began firing gunshots at one another in front of a garage in the Banglamung District Saturday evening, July 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265498-two-pattaya-residents-shot-including-a-7-year-old-child-when-two-rival-groups-of-teenagers-began-allegedly-firing-gunshots-at-each-other-over-noise-dispute/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 11 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265499-world-sports-news-monday-11-july-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday July 11 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265509-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-july-11-2022/

 

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Khao San Road con: Foreign tourist who finds wallet ends up paying  for handing it in

 

 

Siam Rath reported on a con being performed on unsuspecting foreign tourists in the Khao San Road area of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265510-khao-san-road-con-foreign-tourist-who-finds-wallet-ends-up-paying -for-handing-it-in/

 

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"Hiso Talay and Petch" arrested for alleged abduction and theft from Singapore businessman - lawyer suggests counter sue

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the continuing developments in the case of a Singaporean businessman called Yang who claimed he was abducted at gunpoint from a Bangkok nightclub by seven men and had a 4.5 million baht Porsche and other monies taken from him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265512-hiso-talay-and-petch-arrested-for-alleged-abduction-and-theft-from-singapore-businessman-lawyer-suggests-counter-sue/

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Alleged bent tourist cop and associate bailed for 1 million baht each - reporters left standing

 

Sanook Thai Caption: One million baht bail each

 

Sanook reported that the two men at the center of an alleged extortion racket have both been granted bail in the sum of one million baht each.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265514-alleged-bent-tourist-cop-and-associate-bailed-for-1-million-baht-each-reporters-left-standing/

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Thirty eight tremors recorded in Andaman sea in one week - all minor and no tsunamis

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Minor tremors

 

Sanook reported comments from the Earthquake Observation Division in Thailand after a series of tremors were detected in the Andaman Sea 500 kilometers from Phangnga between 4th and 9th of July.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265515-thirty-eight-tremors-recorded-in-andaman-sea-in-one-week-all-minor-and-no-tsunamis/

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Indian man rips out passport pages to hide Thailand trip from wife

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A Pune man destroyed some pages of his passport to hide his travel history of flying to Thailand (Representative Image)

 

A Pune resident was arrested on Thursday after officials at Mumbai International Airport's immigration counter found some pages missing from his passport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265517-indian-man-rips-out-passport-pages-to-hide-thailand-trip-from-wife/

 

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Two dead, three injured as two pick-ups collide at intersection in Rayong - foreigner among dead

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a collision between two pick-ups around midnight Saturday at the Nong Phak Nam intersection on Route 36 in Muang district of Rayong, central/east Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265518-two-dead-three-injured-as-two-pick-ups-collide-at-intersection-in-rayong-foreigner-among-dead/

 

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Teen rescued after becoming trapped in rocks following flash flood at NE Thailand waterfall

 

 

Dramatic pictures published by Siam Rath showed the rescue efforts of two teams in the north east of Thailand after a young man aged about 17 was washed away at a waterfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265520-teen-rescued-after-becoming-trapped-in-rocks-following-flash-flood-at-ne-thailand-waterfall/

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Two nine year olds drown in lake being dredged to make it deeper - families express heartfelt regrets

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Nine year olds drown

 

Daily News reported that the Nong Hong police in Buriram in NE Thailand were called to Ban Nong Samed in Thai Sammakhi sub-district after two nine year old boys drowned in a lake. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265526-two-nine-year-olds-drown-in-lake-being-dredged-to-make-it-deeper-families-express-heartfelt-regrets/

 

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Video: Widespread power outages and traffic jams as trash carrying trailer overturns in Chachoengsao

 

 

77kaoded reported with video and still pictures after the trailer of a BMA truck overturned and crashed into a high voltage power pole on Route 314 - the Chachoengsao to Bang Pakong Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265528-video-widespread-power-outages-and-traffic-jams-as-trash-carrying-trailer-overturns-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Thais set to pay record five baht a unit in new electricity charges from September

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Electricity set to cost 5 baht/unit

 

Daily News reported that the cost of electricity was set to break through the 5 baht a unit barrier for the first time. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265532-thais-set-to-pay-record-five-baht-a-unit-in-new-electricity-charges-from-september/

 

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Turtle's appearance at councillor's shop could be the answer to the next lottery - due Saturday

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Turtle set to bring riches

 

The appearance of a lost turtle at a grocer's in Phetchabun province in NE Thailand could be the answer to the winning lottery number in the next draw on Saturday July 16th, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265535-turtles-appearance-at-councillors-shop-could-be-the-answer-to-the-next-lottery-due-saturday/

 

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Thai government flies flags at half-mast to honour ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

 

This picture taken on July 6, 2022 shows former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivering a campaign speech for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate Keiichiro Asao for the Upper House election in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265538-thai-government-flies-flags-at-half-mast-to-honour-ex-japanese-pm-shinzo-abe/