THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 15 July 2022

[webfact]

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, 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/

[webfact]

3 die in Chiang Rai shooting

 

 

Three people have been killed and three others injured by a gunman in the Mae Suai district of the northern Thai province of Chiang Rai this afternoon (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265947-3-die-in-chiang-rai-shooting/

[webfact]

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/

[webfact]

Saving is the new buzzword as prices rise in Thailand

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

Normally you start to feel sorry when you read about certain countries struggling with inflation, and certainly Sri Lanka and Ukraine would be good examples.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265954-saving-is-the-new-buzzword-as-prices-rise-in-thailand/

 

[webfact]

Chemical castration for sexual offenders in exchange for reduced prison time

By Editor

 

 

Thailand will allow sexual abusers to undergo chemical castration in exchange for reduced sentences or parole

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265958-chemical-castration-for-sexual-offenders-in-exchange-for-reduced-prison-time/

 

[webfact]

Doctor Warns Another Big Covid Wave Is Looming

TNR Staff 

 

 

A PULMONARY disease expert warned in a Facebook post yesterday (July 14) that Omicron subvariant BA.5 is now spreading widely in the country with the increase in the number of pneumonia patients indicating that another big wave is looming, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265959-doctor-warns-another-big-covid-wave-is-looming/

 

[webfact]

Two people injured after their motorbike falls down from a local road on Patong Hill

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

PHOTO: Say Hi

 

Patong – Two people have sustained injuries after their motorbike fell down from a local road at Patong Hill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265960-two-people-injured-after-their-motorbike-falls-down-from-a-local-road-on-patong-hill/

 

[webfact]

World Sports News - Friday 15 July by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265967-world-sports-news-friday-15-july-by-chili-radio/

 

[webfact]

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday July 15 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265971-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-july-15-2022/

 

[webfact]

British tourist on honeymoon in Phuket and Thai tourist who went to help him drown - they ignored red flags

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a double tragedy in Phuket yesterday at Kata Noi beach. It marked the end of what has been a disastrous week on Thai beaches for both foreign and Thai tourists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265983-british-tourist-on-honeymoon-in-phuket-and-thai-tourist-who-went-to-help-him-drown-they-ignored-red-flags/

 

[webfact]

‘Tourism fee’, now for all travellers to Thailand, ready to launch

 

 

The planned 300-baht tourism fee is now expected to apply to all foreigners without exception, serving as insurance coverage of up to 500,000 baht per person in case of accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265985-‘tourism-fee’-now-for-all-travellers-to-thailand-ready-to-launch/

 

[webfact]

How does waste separation work in Bangkok?

Chalanlak Chanwanpen, Thai PBS World

 

 

When walking along a street in Bangkok, many may have witnessed trash collection underway and some might wonder whether separation and sorting of waste really works.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265988-how-does-waste-separation-work-in-bangkok/

 

[webfact]

Thai media catch up! Yes, plenty of people are going down the "non-annoying" vaping of weed route

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Vaping marijuana!?

 

Thai media have finally caught up to the fact that not everyone who uses marijuana recreationally smokes it in joints or uses a bong. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265993-thai-media-catch-up-yes-plenty-of-people-are-going-down-the-non-annoying-vaping-of-weed-route/

 

[webfact]

Video: Three hour hostage drama ends after "homeless man" with grenade is shot by S.W.A.T. forces in Khon Kaen

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported with dramatic video footage as events unfolded at a hostage drama in downtown Khon Kaen, north eastern Thailand yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265995-video-three-hour-hostage-drama-ends-after-homeless-man-with-grenade-is-shot-by-swat-forces-in-khon-kaen/

 

[webfact]

Video: INCREDIBLE Rescue of Baby Elephant and Mother in Thailand 

NBC New York

 

video screenshot

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265997-video incredible-rescue-of-baby-elephant-and-mother-in-thailand/

 

[webfact]

RTP clarify how new regulations for paying traffic tickets will work - don't pay and eventually arrest warrants will be issued

 

 

Daily News carried a story as the RTP clarified the procedure for paying traffic fines. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265998-rtp-clarify-how-new-regulations-for-paying-traffic-tickets-will-work-dont-pay-and-eventually-arrest-warrants-will-be-issued/

 

[webfact]

The dangers of ignoring red flags; two recent double drowning tragedies on Thai beaches

By Editor

 

 

In the wake of a double drowning at Koh Chang involving a Spanish woman and a French man, a British man and a Thai tourist have now been reported as drowning at a Phuket beach. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265983-british-tourist-on-honeymoon-in-phuket-and-thai-tourist-who-went-to-help-him-drown-they-ignored-red-flags/?do=findComment&comment=17481316

 

[webfact]

The Great Thai Mask debate: Dr Taveesin asks the public in Thailand to continue to wear masks in enclosed spaces

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Despite a midnight order a few weeks back to end mask wearing in most settings the issue continues to be raised again and again by various authorities in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266006-the-great-thai-mask-debate-dr-taveesin-asks-the-public-in-thailand-to-continue-to-wear-masks-in-enclosed-spaces/

 

[webfact]

Schools drama: Bangkok primary school joins the "contest" for Thailand's worst lunch

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Just this for 40 baht

 

Sanook reported another post by a parent of a primary school student in Bang Khen in the Thai capital Bangkok who was complaining about the school lunch.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266009-schools-drama-bangkok-primary-school-joins-the-contest-for-thailands-worst-lunch/

 

[webfact]

US ambassador-nominee pledges to help Thais pressure Myanmar junta

 

 

US ambassador-nominee to Thailand Robert F. Godec during testimony at Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266013-us-ambassador-nominee-pledges-to-help-thais-pressure-myanmar-junta/

 

[webfact]

Video: High sea levels in Samut Prakan - sea side residents up to their waists in water - and it's set to get even worse

 

77kaoded Thai Caption: High sea levels

 

77kaoded reported with a video how high sea levels are disrupting the lives of people living close to the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Prakan, south east of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266015-video-high-sea-levels-in-samut-prakan-sea-side-residents-up-to-their-waists-in-water-and-its-set-to-get-even-worse/

 

[webfact]

Wealthy rapist shot TWENTY times by Suphan police in shootout at Ayutthaya gas station

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A wealthy Thai businessman and owner of a tire and mag wheels shop in Suphanburi was shot dead by police in a shootout after resisting arrest at an Ayutthaya gas station.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266018-wealthy-rapist-shot-twenty-times-by-suphan-police-in-shootout-at-ayutthaya-gas-station/

 

[webfact]

Cyber cops show hundreds of air rifles and "blank guns" seized in raid - man arrested for online trade

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Senior police connected to the technology force showed the results of two raids in Bangkok at a press conference in Pathum Thani yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266021-cyber-cops-show-hundreds-of-air-rifles-and-blank-guns-seized-in-raid-man-arrested-for-online-trade/

 

[snoop1130]

Bangkok governor takes an inspection trip on a garbage truck

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt made a surprise visit to the On Nut garbage disposal facility late last night (Thursday) to watch how garbage collectors do their jobs. He also took a ride on one of their collection trucks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266032-bangkok-governor-takes-an-inspection-trip-on-a-garbage-truck/

 

[snoop1130]

Minister Jurin checks price of bottled palm oil, says further decline likely

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The price of palm fruit has been falling and this is being reflected in the prices of bottled palm oil in the market. The price of a bottle has dropped by 5-6 baht and the commerce minister believes further reductions will be seen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266033-minister-jurin-checks-price-of-bottled-palm-oil-says-further-decline-likely/

 

[snoop1130]

Bang Sue CVC continues giving out booster shots amidst new Covid surge

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - People in Bangkok are taking this long weekend to get their booster jabs at Bang Sue Central Vaccination Center, amidst a new surge of cases driven by the new Omicron sub-variants.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266034-bang-sue-cvc-continues-giving-out-booster-shots-amidst-new-covid-surge/

 

[snoop1130]

Fourth Army Region commander injured in helicopter crash-landing

 

 

Fourth Army Region commander, Lt-Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, and five other people were injured when the army Blackhawk helicopter in which they were travelling crash-landed in a rubber plantation in the Thepa district of Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla this morning (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266035-fourth-army-region-commander-injured-in-helicopter-crash-landing/

 

[snoop1130]

Thais more relaxed with Covid measures: Poll

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An official poll shows Thai people have become more relaxed with the preventative measures against COVID-19, which include mask wearing, social distancing, and hand hygiene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266036-thais-more-relaxed-with-covid-measures-poll/

 

[snoop1130]

Doctors Warn About Health Risks Caused by Vaping Cannabis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Doctors have warned about the dangers of the recreational use of e-cigarettes that contain cannabis, stating that it can cause lung damage and acute respiratory failure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266037-doctors-warn-about-health-risks-caused-by-vaping-cannabis/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand to Tighten Air Quality Safety Standards

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Environmental Board has approved the Pollution Control Department’s proposal to tighten the air quality safety standard by reducing the acceptable level of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere from an average of 50 micrograms per cubic meter (g/m3) per 24 hours to 37.5 g/m3 per 24 hours.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266038-thailand-to-tighten-air-quality-safety-standards/