THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 12 July 2022

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Thai Public Health Ministry encourages public to receive booster vaccination before traveling

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health encourages the public to receive a booster vaccination before traveling during the long holiday this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265595-thai-public-health-ministry-encourages-public-to-receive-booster-vaccination-before-traveling/

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Thai stats indicate BA.4, BA.5 likely more serious than other COVID sub-variants

 

 

Initial findings of research, conducted by the Thai Department of Medical Sciences, show that the COVID-19 Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants are likely to be more serious than the BA.2 sub-variant, says the department’s director-general, Dr.Supakit Sirilak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265593-thai-stats-indicate-ba4-ba5-likely-more-serious-than-other-covid-sub-variants/

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BA.4, BA.5 Infections Rise Especially in Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) – There are more cases of BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of COVID-19, most of them are in Bangkok and they will spread to other provinces, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265573-ba4-ba5-infections-rise-especially-in-bangkok/

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Can you save on petrol and diesel costs in Thailand?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

File photo for reference only

 

With the global rise in fuel costs, all of us are thinking twice before taking the car for a long journey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265604-can-you-save-on-petrol-and-diesel-costs-in-thailand/

 

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BoT Governor defends weaker Thai Baht, says weaker currency is nothing to worry

By Pichayapa Phiwpong

 

 

After a short respite, the Thai Baht has begun its downward spiral and talks about possible intervention by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) was unable to help keep the Thai Baht from slipping to 36 baht to the US dollar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265605-bot-governor-defends-weaker-thai-baht-says-weaker-currency-is-nothing-to-worry/

 

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Foreign tourists flock to Patong Beach before long holidays, led by Indians

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – Foreign tourists flocked to Patong Beach yesterday (July 10th) with many beach lifeguards patrolling the area for safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265606-foreign-tourists-flock-to-patong-beach-before-long-holidays-led-by-indians/

 

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French tourist’s body found after drowning near Koh Chang’s Lonely Beach

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: MGRONLINE

 

Koh Chang, Trat – A French tourist’s body was found this morning, July 11th, after drowning and going missing for a day near Koh Chang’s Lonely Beach in the Trat province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265607-french-tourist’s-body-found-after-drowning-near-koh-chang’s-lonely-beach/

 

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World Sports News - Tuesday 12 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265616-world-sports-news-tuesday-12-july-by-chili-radio/

 

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Thailand marks 25 years since Jomtien hotel fire that killed 81 - exits locked, stairwells blocked, sprinklers not working

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 25 years since the tragedy

 

Daily News reported that the Facebook page of Boran Naan Maa marked the 25th anniversary of the fire at Royal Jomtien Resort in Pattaya that killed 81 guests and injured 74.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265620-thailand-marks-25-years-since-jomtien-hotel-fire-that-killed-81-exits-locked-stairwells-blocked-sprinklers-not-working/

 

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Customer moans after getting old plastic bowl for her food delivery - netizens' reaction mixed

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Jap chai was the reason

 

Daily News reported on the latest online "drama" after a female customer went on a Facebook page that translates as "We are the customers".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265621-customer-moans-after-getting-old-plastic-bowl-for-her-food-delivery-netizens-reaction-mixed/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday July 12 2022

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265623-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-july-12-2022/

 

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Fans of Liverpool/Utd furious: Early ticket holders paid double, criticism of shambles "years in the making"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It should have been a proud occasion for Thailand - the first ever meeting of two legends of English football on Thai soil.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265625-fans-of-liverpoolutd-furious-early-ticket-holders-paid-double-criticism-of-shambles-years-in-the-making/

 

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Thai crypto market feels the pains of global meltdown

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

Cryptocurrency trading in Thailand has followed global trends and witnessed a steep plunge, as investors sell off financial assets, including equities and bonds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265630-thai-crypto-market-feels-the-pains-of-global-meltdown/

 

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Thai mother sold her daughter for sexual molestation for 3,000 baht - she took a video and that's what trapped her

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Before human trafficking police arrived Thai Rath managed to interview a Saraburi mother who sold her nine year old daughter for a sex molestation session with a man for 3,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265633-thai-mother-sold-her-daughter-for-sexual-molestation-for-3000-baht-she-took-a-video-and-thats-what-trapped-her/

 

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Isaan farmer pays 3.9 million baht dowry - for a BUFFALO! Would you!?

 

Picture: E-jan

 

E-jan reported from the north east of Thailand where a well known farm owner has paid a 3.9 million baht dowry for a male buffalo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265638-isaan-farmer-pays-39-million-baht-dowry-for-a-buffalo-would-you/

 

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Religious holidays bring two day alcohol ban this week

By Online Reporter

 

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Major religious holidays taking place this week will see a two day ban on the sale of alcohol across Thailand, including in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265639-religious-holidays-bring-two-day-alcohol-ban-this-week/

 

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Pattaya: Cyber cops raid gang's 14 call centers in Chonburi - have YOU received automated calls?

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Call center HQs raided

 

Daily News reported that Thailand's so called cyber cops or technology police along with AIS raided 14 places in Chonburi province making arrests and evidence seizures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265641-pattaya-cyber-cops-raid-gangs-14-call-centers-in-chonburi-have-you-received-automated-calls/

 

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Uni student killed as he and friend hit by 22 wheel truck in NE - police suspect "lap nai" or microsleep

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that police and rescue services in Muang district of Nakhon Phanom in Thailand's north eastern region were called after a 22 wheel truck went into the back of two university students on a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265643-uni-student-killed-as-he-and-friend-hit-by-22-wheel-truck-in-ne-police-suspect-lap-nai-or-microsleep/

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport ready for long weekend holidays - Asarnha Bucha and Buddist Lent

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Suvarnabhumi - Ready for long weekend passengers

 

77kaoded reported that officials at Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi were ready for the upcoming holidays - a five day break for many including school children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265646-suvarnabhumi-airport-ready-for-long-weekend-holidays-asarnha-bucha-and-buddist-lent/

 

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Forager finds corpse hanging from Bo Tree - but rescue teams fail to find it despite 3 hour search

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

A forager called Sanam told 77kaoded that he saw a corpse propped up against a Bo Tree on a deserted mountain in Ratchaburi, south central Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265648-forager-finds-corpse-hanging-from-bo-tree-but-rescue-teams-fail-to-find-it-despite-3-hour-search/

 

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Phatthalung: Police arrest couple after bodies of protected species found at market - look away now if squeamish

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: Protected species found at market (Phatthalung)

 

77kaoded reported action by police in the southern Thai province of Phatthalung after the bodies of protected species were found in a market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265649-phatthalung-police-arrest-couple-after-bodies-of-protected-species-found-at-market-look-away-now-if-squeamish/

 

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Health minister Anutin responds after reports that private hospitals sold state produced Covid drugs

 

 

Thailand's DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to reports that private sector hospitals were selling the Covid drugs Favipiravir and Molnupiravir. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265650-health-minister-anutin-responds-after-reports-that-private-hospitals-sold-state-produced-covid-drugs/

 

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Bangkok businesses enjoy windfall from Manchester U v Liverpool soccer match

 

 

Many hotels within walking distance of the Rajamangala National Stadium are booked out by fans of Manchester United and Liverpool FC, keen to watch the pre-season friendly match this evening (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265651-bangkok-businesses-enjoy-windfall-from-manchester-u-v-liverpool-soccer-match/

 

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Ubon Ratchathani Organizes Annual Candle Festival

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

UBON RATCHATHANI (NNT) - Ubon Ratchathani province is currently hosting its annual Candle Festival, one of Thailand’s most popular events which is running until July 17.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265665-ubon-ratchathani-organizes-annual-candle-festival/

 

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Thai Senate passes bill on use of anti-libidinal drugs on repeat sex offenders

 

Photo from Freepik

 

The Thai Senate approved yesterday (Monday) a bill to deal with repeat sex offenders, legalising the use of anti-libidinal drugs to suppress or reduce sex drive. The bill passed by 137-3 votes with four abstentions, according to Deputy Senate Speaker Supachai Somcharoen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265682-thai-senate-passes-bill-on-use-of-anti-libidinal-drugs-on-repeat-sex-offenders/

 

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Thai police crackdown on a major drug gang, seize assets worth about ฿100m

 

 

Anti-narcotics police announced the successful crackdown on a major drug trafficking gang today (Tuesday), which has allegedly amassed assets worth about 100 million baht from the illicit drug trade.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265683-thai-police-crackdown-on-a-major-drug-gang-seize-assets-worth-about-฿100m/

 

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Two hundred extra public buses available during this week’s long holiday

 

 

The state-run Transport Company has added 200 buses to its fleet, in anticipation of a surge in passenger demand during the holidays, from tomorrow until Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265684-two-hundred-extra-public-buses-available-during-this-week’s-long-holiday/

 

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Thai cabinet extends ฿5 per litre diesel excise tax cut for two more months

 

 

The cabinet decided to extend the 5-baht/litre excise tax cut today (Tuesday), to control the price of diesel fuel until September 20th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265685-thai-cabinet-extends-฿5-per-litre-diesel-excise-tax-cut-for-two-more-months/

 

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Thailand to Host APEC CEO Summit 2022

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand will be hosting the APEC CEO Summit 2022 in November, with chairpersons, CEOs and top business executives from the 21 APEC member economies in attendance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265686-thailand-to-host-apec-ceo-summit-2022/

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Thailand Aims to Ensure Upgrade in Trafficking Report Status

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently acknowledged the resolve of Thailand’s government in eradicating human trafficking and forced labor during his meeting with Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265688-thailand-aims-to-ensure-upgrade-in-trafficking-report-status/