THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 21 July 2022

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Tourism Authority Targets 30 Million Tourists in 2023

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aiming to revitalize the nation’s tourism industry with new strategies and campaigns, targeting 30 million tourists and 2.38 trillion baht in revenue by 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266479-tourism-authority-targets-30-million-tourists-in-2023/

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Thailand reports first case of Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variant

 

 

The Centre for Medical Genomics at Ramathibodi Hospital has reported the country’s first case of the COVID-19 Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variant infection, in the southern province of Trang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266478-thailand-reports-first-case-of-omicron-ba275-sub-variant/

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Passengers, crew rescued after boat catches fire off coast of Chumphon

 

 

Twenty people on a passenger boat were rescued this afternoon after the vessel caught fire, possibly caused by an engine fault. The boat was in rough seas about 5 km from the coast of Muang district of Chumphon province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266516-passengers-crew-rescued-after-boat-catches-fire-off-coast-of-chumphon-into-fire-on-lomlakh-koh-tao-boat/

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Dengue Fever on the rise in SE Asia

by Michael Bridge

 

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The Thailand Bureau of Epidemiology reports 9,473 total dengue cases (7,390 dengue fever, 2006 dengue hemorrhagic fever and 77 dengue shock syndrome) from all 77 provinces through to July 11, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266519-dengue-fever-on-the-rise-in-se-asia/

 

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Bed capacity in Pattaya for Covid patients is no issue, hospitalized and serious patients remain very low, Pattaya deputy mayor says

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The bed capacity in Pattaya for Covid-19 emergency patients is at an unconcerning level while 90% of the new patients for Covid-19 in Pattaya have only mild or asymptomatic reactions, a Pattaya deputy mayor said in response to some prominent doctors and organizations concerned of the “threat” of a new Covid-19 surge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266520-bed-capacity-in-pattaya-for-covid-patients-is-no-issue-hospitalized-and-serious-patients-remain-very-low-pattaya-deputy-mayor-says/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 21 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266522-world-sports-news-thursday-21-july-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday July 21 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266529-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-july-21-2022/

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Central bank in dilemma as it tries to avoid impact from ‘perfect storm’ while keeping inflation at bay

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

 

As the opposition grills the government of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-ocha for its mismanagement of the Thai economy and how the has managed to rack up debts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266531-central-bank-in-dilemma-as-it-tries-to-avoid-impact-from-‘perfect-storm’-while-keeping-inflation-at-bay/

 

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Bangkok Deluged! Massive disruption as 143 mm rainfall hits Thai capital

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Bangkok was inundated by a massive rainstorm yesterday evening that paralysed roads. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266542-bangkok-deluged-massive-disruption-as-143-mm-rainfall-hits-thai-capital/

 

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British Airways extends suspension of flights between Bangkok and London Heathrow

By Online Reporter

 

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British Airways is set to continue the suspension of its direct flights between Bangkok and London Heathrow.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266543-british-airways-extends-suspension-of-flights-between-bangkok-and-london-heathrow/

 

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Pretties in Fishbowls! Internet clamors to see a new way to brighten up your aquarium

 

Daily News Thai Caption: A new way to sell fish

 

A post on Facebook harped back to an era when pretty girls the length and breadth of Thailand used to appear in so called "fishbowls".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266549-pretties-in-fishbowls-internet-clamors-to-see-a-new-way-to-brighten-up-your-aquarium/

 

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Zipmex says it faces some ‘technical’ glitch and suspends transfer from wallet to trade until further notice

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong

 

 

The once high-flying crypto currency wallet – Zipmex, has announced that it suffered from a ‘temporarily’ suspension and also liquidity issues with some of its ‘partners’ for its digital asset deposit system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266550-zipmex-says-it-faces-some-‘technical’-glitch-and-suspends-transfer-from-wallet-to-trade-until-further-notice/

 

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Three men caught with 200 kilos of weed? But what will happen to them following liberalization

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the arrest of three Thai men who were caught picking up 203 kilos of compressed marijuana at the Mekong River in Bung Kan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266554-three-men-caught-with-200-kilos-of-weed-but-what-will-happen-to-them-following-liberalization/

 

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No confidence debate: Chuwit says Anutin will get the highest "trust" score 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Firebrand former politician Chuwit Kamolwisit went on his personal Facebook page to deliver some scathing remarks about the no confidence debate raging in the House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266560-no-confidence-debate-chuwit-says-anutin-will-get-the-highest-trust-score/

 

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[VIDEO]: Dual Pricing Controversy; New Tourism promotion 

 

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At Thailand Chitchat we explain the new promotions on offer by the Thai Government until the end of October

 

Watch the video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266562-video-dual-pricing-controversy-new-tourism-promotion /

 

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Shock! Here's what a lady found in the toilet at "Khao Tom" restaurant - Anyone for fish?

 

Daily News Thai Cap: Shock!

 

Daily News reported that Thai social media was in right hubbub over a TikTok post. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266563-shock-heres-what-a-lady-found-in-the-toilet-at-khao-tom-restaurant-anyone-for-fish/

 

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Man in custody after attack on woman at well known downtown restaurant in Chiang Rai

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Knife attack on wife

 

Daily News reported on developments following a savage attack on a woman working at a downtown Chiang Rai restaurant known for its "nam ngiaw" - a kind of khanom jeen noodle dish.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266565-man-in-custody-after-attack-on-woman-at-well-known-downtown-restaurant-in-chiang-rai/

 

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PM Prayut admits to being sole coup-maker, as Deputy Prawit defends himself in censure debate

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted to being the individual behind the May 2014 coup in Thailand, as he raised his hand, quite proudly, when referred to by his Deputy Prawit Wongsuwan, during the second day of censure debate yesterday (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266567-pm-prayut-admits-to-being-sole-coup-maker-as-deputy-prawit-defends-himself-in-censure-debate/

 

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Lady Kai resurfaces shopping in Milan! Says she's turned over a new leaf

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

One of the most famous pantomime villians of the last ten years in Thailand was the much written about Lady Kai (Mrs Chicken) or Ying Kai in Thai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266570-lady-kai-resurfaces-shopping-in-milan-says-shes-turned-over-a-new-leaf/

 

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Heavy rain forecast till weekend in Bangkok and most parts of Thailand

 

 

People in and around Bangkok are advised to prepare for heavy rain from today (Thursday) until the weekend, after the city was lashed by sustained heavy downpours last night, causing flooding in several areas and inconvenience for many commuters and motorists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266574-heavy-rain-forecast-till-weekend-in-bangkok-and-most-parts-of-thailand/

 

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Farmer, 76, attacked by Tiger Head hornets - "I thought he was a goner' says wife

 

Naew Na Thai Cap:Battered and bruised - 76 year old attacked by hornets

 

Naew Na reported on the case of a farmer in the north east in Nakhon Phanom who was attacked by swarms of Tiger Head hornets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266576-farmer-76-attacked-by-tiger-head-hornets-i-thought-he-was-a-goner-says-wife/

 

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Record-breaking rainfall in Bangkok on Wednesday night

 

 

Over 100mm of rain poured into Khlong Toei and Bang Na districts of Bangkok last night, with similar heavy downpours forecast until Sunday, warned Somkuan Tonjan, head of the weather forecasting centre of the Meteorological Department today (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266601-record-breaking-rainfall-in-bangkok-on-wednesday-night/

 

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Officials: Garbage Obstructs Flood Drainage

 

 

BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – Officials were trying to drain floodwater on Sukhumvit 71 Road in Wattana district where the heavy rains that started last night measured more than 150 millimeters. They blamed garbage for blocking waterways and drainage efforts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266602-officials-garbage-obstructs-flood-drainage/

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PM spars with Move Forward MP during censure debate

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha engaged in an animated verbal exchange, during the censure debate this morning (Thursday), with Move Forward MP Amarat Chokepamitkul, accusing the party of involvement in anti-Monarchy activities which, he said, he finds unacceptable.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266604-pm-spars-with-move-forward-mp-during-censure-debate/

 

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COVID-19-infected schoolboy dies of MIS-C, DDC says

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) said today (Thursday) that the 6-year-old COVID-19 infected schoolboy, who died on earlier this week, had been diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266605-covid-19-infected-schoolboy-dies-of-mis-c-ddc-says/

 

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TAT Announces Marketing Plan for 2023

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the marketing plan for 2023 that will continue the revitalization and transformation of Thai tourism initiated this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266606-tat-announces-marketing-plan-for-2023/

 

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PM welcomes Thailand’s Improved Status on TIP Report

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has applauded the United States’ decision to upgrade Thailand from the Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2 in the 2022 US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, citing the country’s increased efforts in the never-ending fight against human trafficking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266607-pm-welcomes-thailand’s-improved-status-on-tip-report/

 

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NBTC Considering Use of Spam Blocking System among Phone Carriers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is considering requiring mobile operators to install a system that allows users to block scam calls from other countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266608-nbtc-considering-use-of-spam-blocking-system-among-phone-carriers/

 

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Police under fire for banning food vendors from wearing dinosaur costumes

 

 

Police in the Muang district of Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat have come under widespread criticism on social media for banning three food vendors from wearing dinosaur costumes as they sold food at a road intersection.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266609-police-under-fire-for-banning-food-vendors-from-wearing-dinosaur-costumes/

 

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Sri Racha ice delivery truck swept away by high tide and falls into river

 

 

An ice delivery truck carrying one Thai and two Burmese workers was swept away by a high tide and fell into a river in Sri Racha. The Thai worker was able to swim out of the truck and survived while two others were still missing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266610-sri-racha-ice-delivery-truck-swept-away-by-high-tide-and-falls-into-river/