THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 14 July 2022

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Not many tourists arrive at Bali Hai Pier on first day of five-day-long weekend

 

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Local officials blamed bad weather after the number of tourists arriving at Bali Hai Pier to travel to Koh Larn did not meet their expectations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265822-not-many-tourists-arrive-at-bali-hai-pier-on-first-day-of-five-day-long-weekend/

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Medical Council of Thailand issues guidelines on cannabis use for medical treatment

 

PHOTO: Bright TV

 

The Medical Council of Thailand today, July 13th, has released 7 guidelines on cannabis and hemp use for medical purposes to prevent plant abuse among the public after the decriminalization of the plant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265814-medical-council-of-thailand-issues-guidelines-on-cannabis-use-for-medical-treatment/

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Bangkok Considers Setting Up Hawker Centers Throughout City

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok authorities are looking to establish hawker centers as a permanent solution to disorganized street vendor stalls.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265797-bangkok-considers-setting-up-hawker-centers-throughout-city/

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Thai PM orders investigation into illegal sales of Covid-19 drugs at public marketplaces

 

 

Bangkok –Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha today, July 13th, ordered the Ministry of Public Health and related agencies to examine the illegal sales of Covid-19 drugs in public marketplaces and to create a correct understanding among people of the use of Covid-19 drugs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265824-thai-pm-orders-investigation-into-illegal-sales-of-covid-19-drugs-at-public-marketplaces/

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So, are BA.4 BA.5 sub-variants containable in Thailand?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

 

This week we reported that 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/1265836-so-are-ba4-ba5-sub-variants-containable-in-thailand/

 

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Cash-Strapped Small Hotels In Phuket Appeal For Help

by TNR Staff 

 

 

SMALL hotels in Phuket are facing dire financial problems with several having been seized by financial institutions that have put them up for sale while 200 others are in the process of being seized by the Legal Execution Department, Thansettakij newspaper said yesterday (July 13).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265837-cash-strapped-small-hotels-in-phuket-appeal-for-help/

 

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Phuket sees less beach goers so far on the first day of five long holidays, bad weather blamed

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Not many beach goers were on Patong Beach today due to monsoon warnings and strong waves. Patong beach operators said their business income had decreased from before the holiday period but blamed it on the weather and not tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265839-phuket-sees-less-beach-goers-so-far-on-the-first-day-of-five-long-holidays-bad-weather-blamed/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 14 July by Chili Radio

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265849-world-sports-news-thursday-14-july-by-chili-radio/

 

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Pity the kids - this is what some are getting for lunch for 21 baht - is someone creaming off the top?

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported after a well known site revealed the meager portion and lack of quality of a school lunch.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265854-pity-the-kids-this-is-what-some-are-getting-for-lunch-for-21-baht-is-someone-creaming-off-the-top/

 

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Mother and daughter nearly drown at Khon Kaen Airport: "misunderstanding" after plastic cones blew away

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Authorities at Khon Kaen International Airport were scurrying to explain after a mother and her daughter nearly drowned when they went to pick up a relative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265857-mother-and-daughter-nearly-drown-at-khon-kaen-airport-misunderstanding-after-plastic-cones-blew-away/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday July 14 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265862-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-july-14-2022/

 

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Chuwit follows up: Dirty Chinese investment of 100s of millions - laundering money in Thailand, RTP turning blind eye

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 100s of million (baht) paid?

 

Firebrand former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit followed up on his claims about alleged illegal "grey money" from dodgy Chinese investors coming into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265865-chuwit-follows-up-dirty-chinese-investment-of-100s-of-millions-laundering-money-in-thailand-rtp-turning-blind-eye/

 

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Pretty in Pink! Last 30 at MUT22 strut their stuff on the Icon Siam escalator

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that following many challenges the contestants for the Miss Universe Thailand 2022 beauty pageant were now down to the final 30. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265868-pretty-in-pink-last-30-at-mut22-strut-their-stuff-on-the-icon-siam-escalator/

 

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"Kids" take potshots with slingshots firing nuts and marbles at Red Line repair train

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that Pol Maj-Gen Amnat Traiphot of the railway police announced that a repair vehicle train (IMV) on the Red Line between Bang Sue and Rangsit in northern Bangkok had been attacked.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265869-kids-take-potshots-with-slingshots-firing-nuts-and-marbles-at-red-line-repair-train/

 

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Young doctor "with a bright future" drowns at Suan Son beach in Rayong

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Male doctor dead

 

Daily News reported that a young doctor with a long bright future ahead of him drowned yesterday at Suan Son beach in Rayong

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265872-young-doctor-with-a-bright-future-drowns at-suan-son-beach-in-rayong/

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It's happening again! No room at hospitals for Covid patient - desperate husband appeals for help

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a story that harked back to the dark days of the pandemic when there were no beds for Covid patients. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265876-its-happening-again-no-room-at-hospitals-for-covid-patient-desperate-husband-appeals-for-help/

 

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Couple get out alive from old factory fire - short circuit suspected

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported on a fire in an old factory in Nonthaburi in which a Thai couple managed to escape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265887-couple-get-out-alive-from-old-factory-fire-short-circuit-suspected/

 

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Thai abortions: stigma, ignorance, and arbitrary rules cause policy to fall short in practice

By Mailee Osten-Tan

 

 

When two blue lines appeared on a pregnancy test in April 2021, K* knew that she and her partner were not ready for a baby and that she was entitled to a choice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265889-thai-abortions-stigma-ignorance-and-arbitrary-rules-cause-policy-to-fall-short-in-practice/

 

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Good Samaritan or part of the problem? Thai woman has been feeding stray dogs and cats for 10 years

 

 

Thai media Naew Na reported on a Thai woman in Nakhon Sri Thammarat in southern Thailand who has been feeding stray dogs and cats out of her own money for ten years. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265890-good-samaritan-or-part-of-the-problem-thai-woman-has-been-feeding-stray-dogs-and-cats-for-10-years/

 

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Raja ferry runs aground at Koh Phangan - second time this week passengers are inconvenienced

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a second ferry belonging to the Raja company ran aground after leaving the Ban Thong Sala port on the southern Thai island of Koh Phangan yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265891-raja-ferry-runs-aground-at-koh-phangan-second-time-this-week-passengers-are-inconvenienced/

 

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What’s behind the tight Thailand-US embrace?

By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk

 

 

The United States appears to be going all-out to get Thailand on board, ostensibly in its efforts to contain China. Visits to Bangkok over the past few months by senior officials from Washington point to sudden warming in bilateral relations after a few years of indifference.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265893-what’s-behind-the-tight-thailand-us-embrace/

 

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Will cannabis legalization without regulation come back to burn Thailand?

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

 

The legalization of cannabis in Thailand on June 9 brought a huge vacuum in the regulation of “pot” across the country. More than a month later, there is still very little legal control on the use of the plant, which remains categorized as a narcotic in most parts of the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265898-will-cannabis-legalization-without-regulation-come-back-to-burn-thailand/

 

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New regulations for traffic violation notifications

By Editor

 

 

Thai police will now send traffic tickets to vehicle owners by mail in case officers cannot place the tickets on the windshields of vehicles that have violated the traffic law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265900-new-regulations-for-traffic-violation-notifications/

 

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Private hospital sanctioned for advertising prescription drugs in COVID-19 treatment packages

 

 

A private hospital in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province is facing a fine and its management may face imprisonment after it was found to have advertised COVID-19 treatment packages which included Favipiravir and Molnupiravir to home isolation patients, in violation of the Hospital Act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265903-private-hospital-sanctioned-for-advertising-prescription-drugs-in-covid-19-treatment-packages/

 

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PT Prachuap Grand Prix 2022 set for October

By Online Reporter

 

 

The provincial COVID-19 task force has been informed of plans to hold the PT Prachuap Grand Prix 2022 road race in October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265911-pt-prachuap-grand-prix-2022-set-for-october/

 

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Retail price of bottled palm oil in Thailand reduced by up to ฿5

 

 

Retail prices of one-litre bottles of palm oil at department stores and super markets have reduced from 69-70 baht to 64-65 baht, in response to a request from the Internal Trade Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265922-retail-price-of-bottled-palm-oil-in-thailand-reduced-by-up-to-฿5/

 

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Most Thais observe religious events: Survey

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A recent government survey shows most Buddhist people in Thailand intend to participate in religious activities throughout this month’s holidays, with some hoping events can be held online.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265923-most-thais-observe-religious-events-survey/

 

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Prime Minister gives slogan “No Alcohol, No Disease, No Covid-19” to promote National Alcohol-Free Day

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha raised the slogan to promote National Alcohol-Free Day, which marked the start of the Buddhist Lent Day, today, July 14th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265924-prime-minister-gives-slogan-“no-alcohol-no-disease-no-covid-19”-to-promote-national-alcohol-free-day/

 

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BMA not permitted to use Hua Lamphong station for outdoor movie show

 

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has rejected the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) plan to use Hua Lamphong railway station as a venue for an outdoor showing of a popular Thai drama film, called “Khu Kam” (Sunset at Chaophraya), this Sunday, claiming that the station is a controlled area and that there may be many passengers travelling back from their vacations after this week’s public holidays.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265925-bma-not-permitted-to-use-hua-lamphong-station-for-outdoor-movie-show/

 

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World RoboCup 2022 commences at BITEC center

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - World RoboCup 2022, an international scientific initiative for the advancement of robots, AI, and automation, has commenced in Bangkok. Thailand, via the higher education ministry and DES ministry, is representing the Asian continent in hosting the event this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265926-world-robocup-2022-commences-at-bitec-center/