THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 13 July 2022

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Five-day-long weekend to celebrate two major Buddhist holidays

 

PHOTO: Thairath

 

Starting today, Thailand will have a five-day-long weekend as two Buddhist holidays are approaching on July 13th for Asanha Bucha Day and the 14th for the beginning of the Buddhist Lent while the 15th was announced by the government as a special holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265693-five-day-long-weekend-to-celebrate-two-major-buddhist-holidays/

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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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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/

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Is the Thai government prepared for a major oil spill?

by Michael Bridge

 

Video screenshot

With the recent storms hitting Thailand’s coasts over the weekend, Jomtien Beach in Pattaya saw a large sand dredger ship beached.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265716-is-the-thai-government-prepared-for-a-major-oil-spill/

 

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Roiled US-Chinese tensions in Asia pose Thailand with short-term leverage but a future trial ahead

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Intense diplomatic activity over the last few weeks saw the Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi (left) and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (centre) visit Bangkok for meetings with Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha and Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai (right).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265717-roiled-us-chinese-tensions-in-asia-pose-thailand-with-short-term-leverage-but-a-future-trial-ahead/

 

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Proposal would allow foreigners in Thailand to own 1 rai of land – but there’s a 40 million baht catch

By Online Reporter

 

A pool villa in Pattaya. File Photo. fokke baarssen / shutterstock

 

A proposal being drafted by the Interior Ministry would see foreigners in Thailand allowed to own up to 1 rai of land for residential purposes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265719-proposal-would-allow-foreigners-in-thailand-to-own-1-rai-of-land-–-but-there’s-a-40-million-baht-catch/

 

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Switzerland captain and daughter rescued after yacht breaks down near Naka Island off Phuket

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Switzerland captain and his daughter have been rescued after his yacht broke down near the Naka Island off Phuket during a period of strong wind and waves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265720-switzerland-captain-and-daughter-rescued-after-yacht-breaks-down-near-naka-island-off-phuket/

 

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Ex-pat Insider 2022 by InterNations says Thailand is an affordable, friendly destination for Ex-pats, 8th best in world

By Adam Judd

 

 

• Mexico, Indonesia, Taiwan, Portugal, Spain, the UAE, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, and Singapore are the best destinations for ex-pats in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265722-ex-pat-insider-2022-by-internations-says-thailand-is-an-affordable-friendly-destination-for-ex-pats-8th-best-in-world/

 

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Anutin denies benefiting from decriminalization of hemp and marijuana

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday denied that he pushed for the decriminalization of hemp and marihuana to benefit a family business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265723-anutin-denies-benefiting-from-decriminalization-of-hemp-and-marijuana/

 

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World Sports News - Wednesday 13 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265727-world-sports-news-wednesday-13-july-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday July 13 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265737-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-july-13-2022/

 

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Chuwit latest! Former soapy boss suggests RTP chief powerless to stop Chinese owned "drug" pub in Bangkok that opens to 4am

 

Daily News Thai Caption: RTP shocker!

 

Former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit was at his cryptic best in a post on Facebook widely reported by the Thai press.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265741-chuwit-latest-former-soapy-boss-suggests-rtp-chief-powerless-to-stop-chinese-owned-drug-pub-in-bangkok-that-opens-to-4am/

 

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100 or 500: How seat calculation method could decide Thai election winner

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent boast that his proxy party Pheu Thai could win by a landslide at the next general election, expected early next year, seems to have scared leaders in the ruling coalition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265742-100-or-500-how-seat-calculation-method-could-decide-thai-election-winner/

 

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Thailand road carnage: Myanmar woman dead - many injured - as workers fail to reach temple

 

Daily News Thai Caption: (They) didn't reach the temple

 

Daily News reported that the carnage continued on the Thai roads, yet again involving a song thaew packed with workers performing a U-Turn that was hit by a truck trailer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265743-thailand-road-carnage-myanmar-woman-dead-many-injured-as-workers-fail-to-reach-temple/

 

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Manchester U beat Liverpool 4-0 during historic match in Bangkok

 

Manchester United’s Tyrell Malacia (front) and Liverpool’s English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (back) fight for the ball during the exhibition football match between English Premier League teams Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on July 12, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

 

Football fans flocked to Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) to watch a historic football match between Manchester United and Liverpool.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265745-manchester-u-beat-liverpool-4-0-during-historic-match-in-bangkok/

 

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Video: Savage street attack by "drugged and drunk" homeless man leaves 76 year old gran in hospital

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Gran kicked while passing

 

Horrific CCTV footage posted on the "Sai Mai Tong Rort" site and shared by Sanook showed the moment a 76 year old gandmother casually walking under an umbrella is suddenly attacked by a man.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265746-video-savage-street-attack-by-drugged-and-drunk-homeless-man leaves-76-year-old-gran-in-hospital/

 

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Marijuana latest: Courts are latest places off limits to any use of the drug

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the latest ban on the use of cannabis and hemp products at a state agency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265748-marijuana-latest-courts-are-latest-places-off-limits-to-any-use-of-the-drug/
 

 

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Illegal Myanmar migrants headed for Malaysia rounded up in South

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Khao Chai Son district police in Phatthalung, southern Thailand, received a tip about a group of illegal Myanmar migrants by the side of the road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265756-illegal-myanmar-migrants-headed-for-malaysia-rounded-up-in-south/

 

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Thailand's hanging wires: Bill Gates' holiday snaps haven't changed matters much in Korat

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Traders in Nakhon Ratchasima are the latest to complain about Thailand's infamous hanging wires and cables. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265761-thailands-hanging-wires-bill-gates-holiday-snaps-havent-changed-matters-much-in-korat/

 

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Thailand's cannabis policy comes under fire

By YANG HAN in Hong Kong | China Daily 

 

 

Thailand has been urged to introduce clearer regulations on the use of cannabis following the government's decision to legalize the growing and consumption of the drug for food and drink products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265763-thailands-cannabis-policy-comes-under-fire/

 

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PM not worried by no confidence debate; suggests police need long holidays too

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the comments of cabinet ministers and Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha at the latest meeting of the Thai cabinet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265764-pm-not-worried-by-no-confidence-debate-suggests-police-need-long-holidays-too/

 

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Video: Minivan slams into back of truck/trailer - injuries and trapped passenger

 

Picture: 77khaoded 

 

77kaoded reported with a video about a collision of a passenger van that hit the back of a truck/trailer at the end of Suksawat Soi 51/2 in Phrapradaeng, Samut Prakan last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265765-video-minivan-slams-into-back-of-trucktrailer-injuries-and-trapped-passenger/

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Bloomberg suggests Thailand needs half a million foreign workers post pandemic - thousands set to arrive daily

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Foreign media report! Thailand needs 100,000s of  foreign workers

 

Naew Na reported that Bloomberg said that "Thailand is short of 500,000 workers after (the) government lifted most Covid bans".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265767-bloomberg-suggests-thailand-needs-half-a-million-foreign-workers post-pandemic-thousands-set-to-arrive-daily/

 

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THAI seeks court approval for its revised rehabilitation plan

 

Image Credit: thaiairways.com

 

Thai Airways International submitted a petition to the Central Bankruptcy Court on July 1st, seeking to revise its rehabilitation plan, after the flag carrier improved its performance, with an expectation that it may exit the plan on or before the 2025 deadline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265768-thai-seeks-court-approval-for-its-revised-rehabilitation-plan/

 

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Embracing digital-based urban development

 

City data platform shows Mae Hia municipality on the map. (Photo by Patcharee Luenguthai)

 

Concerned about the impacts of rapidly urbanizing communities, some municipalities in Thailand are shaping their future development to provide new opportunities for local populations and coming up with solutions to better manage their urban development pathways.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265788-embracing-digital-based-urban-development/

 

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Supreme Patriarch urges all Thais to observe the“Noble Eightfold” paths

 

 

His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand has urged all people to observe Samma Sankappa, or the “Noble Eightfold”paths in Buddhist teachings, as a way of life for peace and cessation of suffering.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265789-supreme-patriarch-urges-all-thais-to-observe-the“noble-eightfold”-paths/

 

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Thailand in the rules-based International Order

 

 

“Rules-based International Order” is a term that we have heard constantly in interviews with the US secretary of state Anthony Blinken over the past year. The reason the US is raising this more often now, Blinken said, is because the US sees it as being challenged, whether it’s by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine or China’s increasing aggression in this region and repression at home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265790-thailand-in-the-rules-based-international-order/

 

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Dr Opas to Become Next Permanent Secretary for Public Health

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the director-general of the Department of Disease Control, as the next permanent secretary for public health.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1265791-dr-opas-to-become-next-permanent-secretary-for-public-health/

 

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Chamber of Commerce Says More Migrant Workers Needed

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has emphasized the need for more migrant workers in various sectors to help the Thai economy recover from the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265792-chamber-of-commerce-says-more-migrant-workers-needed/

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Depts Sign Agreement on Road Construction Projects

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Three state departments have signed an agreement to integrate road construction projects under a single management system in order to improve construction speed and efficiency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265793-depts-sign-agreement-on-road-construction-projects/