THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 18 July 2022

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Opinion: Thammanat’s gamble may not be working as he still needs to gain the trust of the opposition

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thammanat Prompao, the convicted drug dealer who was once vying for the position of the Ministry of Interior, seems to be fumbling in every major decision he has been making ever since he quit the ruling coalition led by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to form his own outfit – Setthakij Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266227-opinion-thammanat’s-gamble-may-not-be-working-as-he-still-needs-to-gain-the-trust-of-the-opposition/

 

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Over 6.7 million of Thailand’s digital lottery tickets sold in 24 hours

 

 

More than 6.7 million of the 7.1 million digital lottery tickets for the August 1st draw have been snapped up since they were made available at 6am yesterday (Sunday), Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today, in a demonstration of the popularity of the online option, which isaimed at tackling overpricing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266228-over-67-million-of-thailand’s-digital-lottery-tickets-sold-in-24-hours/

 

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Venues Reminded to Implement Proper Zoning for Cannabis Products

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities are reminding convenience stores and shopping malls to clearly designate sections where cannabis-based food, drink and snack products are sold and to limit sales to customers over the age of 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266229-venues-reminded-to-implement-proper-zoning-for-cannabis-products/

 

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Thailand’s trade deficit for June amounts to 40 billion baht as baht weakens

 

 

Thailand’s trade deficit for the month of June was over 40 billion baht, partly due to a 19% increase in the value of imports, especially energy. The figure includes a 10% increase in the value of exports. The Thai baht also weakened against the US dollar, said Krungthai Global Markets Strategist Poon Panichpibool today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266233-thailand’s-trade-deficit-for-june-amounts-to-40-billion-baht-as-baht-weakens/

 

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Chonburi Homeless Center vows to enforce stricter bans on alcohol after gruesome murder of homeless man

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung, Pattaya — The Chonburi Homeless Protection Center mourned over the gruesome murder of a homeless man in the center’s facility and vowed to enforce stricter inspections and bans on alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266235-chonburi-homeless-center-vows-to-enforce-stricter-bans-on-alcohol-after-gruesome-murder-of-homeless-man/

 

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Shot down by junta, should Bangkok district councils be resurrected?

 

 

The first Bangkok governor and council elections since the 2014 coup restored some control over city rule to its residents earlier this year. However, the capital is still missing its third level of elected officials – councilors for each of its 50 districts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266245-shot-down-by-junta-should-bangkok-district-councils-be-resurrected/

 

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Despite rise in infections, Bangkok will proceed with outdoor activities

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not cancel outdoor entertainment activities for the public, despite a small rise in daily infections in the capital, and will ask the Public Health Ministry to ease restrictions so the city can procure COVID-19 medications directly, without relying on the ministry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266246-despite-rise-in-infections-bangkok-will-proceed-with-outdoor-activities/

 

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Protesters against biomass power plant rally at Thai Energy Ministry

 

 

Protesters against the biomass power plant in Na Bon district of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat have been rallying in front of the Ministry of Energy in Bangkok since this morning (Monday), to demand that the government fulfil its pledge to set up a committee to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) study of the waste-to-energy project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266247-protesters-against-biomass-power-plant-rally-at-thai-energy-ministry/

 

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The Real Housecats of Siam: Wichien Maat

 

 

From the Khao Manee granting safe travels to merchants, the Supalak elevating its owners to greater status, or the Si Sawat blessing newlyweds, Thailand has long seen mystical properties in its domestic cat breeds, but none are held in as high regard as the original Siamese Cat: the Wichien Maat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266248-the-real-housecats-of-siam-wichien-maat/

 

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64-year-old British man reportedly falls into canal in Na Jomtien and drowns

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A 64-year-old British man drowned after falling into a canal while reportedly stretching on a bridge after exercise.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266249-64-year-old-british-man-reportedly-falls-into-canal-in-na-jomtien-and-drowns/

 

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Body of missing Sri Racha steersman found after barge capsizes near Koh Sichang

 

 

The body of a 64-year-old steersman was finally found after his barge capsized near Koh Sichang and went missing on Tuesday, July 12th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266250-body-of-missing-sri-racha-steersman-found-after-barge-capsizes-near-koh-sichang/

 

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Pegasus spyware used to hack dozens of activists in Thailand – report, probe urged

 

 

A joint report, by the Thai NGO Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw), Digital Reach and The Citizen Lab, claims that the use of the invasive Israeli Pegasus spyware on the devices of prominent individuals leading Thailand’s mass pro-democracy protests, calling for major reform, as well as academics and human rights defenders, who have publicly criticised the Thai government, spanned 2020 and 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266278-pegasus-spyware-used-to-hack-dozens-of-activists-in-thailand-–-report-probe-urged/

 

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Wetland Buffaloes Move Closer to Becoming World Heritage

 

 

BANGKOK, July 18 (TNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has included the Thale Noi wetland pastoral buffalo agro-ecosystem among entries reaching the final round to vie for the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) status.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266279-wetland-buffaloes-move-closer-to-becoming-world-heritage/

 

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7,000 Long Acting Antibody Doses Expected on July 25

 

 

BANGKOK, July 18 (TNA) – The Department of Disease Control expects 7,000 long acting antibody (LAAB) doses to arrive on July 25 mainly for people with chronic kidney disease.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266280-7000-long-acting-antibody-doses-expected-on-july-25/

 

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Indian tourist falls unconscious and passes away at a restaurant on Koh Larn

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A 43-year-old Indian tourist suddenly fell unconscious while sitting at a restaurant on Koh Larn and tragically passed away this morning, July 18th, 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266281-indian-tourist-falls-unconscious-and-passes-away-at-a-restaurant-on-koh-larn/

 

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Thai Prime Minister prepares for four-day no-confidence debate

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha revealed that he was ready for the no-confidence debate at the parliament, starting this Tuesday, July 19th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266282-thai-prime-minister-prepares-for-four-day-no-confidence-debate/

 

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