Thailand ranks 41st out of 66 for best destinations for remote work

 

Thailand is ranked at 41st out of 66 countries for best destinations for remote work according to the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) Report of NordLayer company – a prominent network access solutions provider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266624-thailand-ranks-41st-out-of-66-for-best-destinations-for-remote-work/

Officials: Garbage Obstructs Flood Drainage

 

 

BANGKOK (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/

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/

UPDATE:

 

Thailand’s discovers 1st case of Monkeypox, asks public not to panic, affirms it can handle situation

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

 

Thailand has reported that it has discovered its 1st case of the fast spreading ‘Monkeypox’ disease with the Department of Disease Control coming out to say that it has measures in place to tackle any situation that may arise from the discovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266629-nigerian-man-in-phuket-confirmed-as-thailand’s-first-official-case-of-monkey-pox/?do=findComment&comment=17494201

 

Police inspect nightlife venues near Talay Thong seafood market in Sri Racha to prevent prostitution

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sri Racha — Bowin police inspected nightlife venues near the Talay Thong seafood market in Sri Racha after receiving a tip-off from concerned citizens that some individuals were blatantly offering illegal sexual services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266641-police-inspect-nightlife-venues-near-talay-thong-seafood-market-in-sri-racha-to-prevent-prostitution/

 

More than 70,000 Indian tourists visited Phuket in the past 3 months and are driving the economy, say Phuket Old Town officials

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – More than 70,000 Indian tourists visited Phuket in the last three months and most of them like marine activities and Phuket Old Town, say Old Town officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266642-more-than-70000-indian-tourists-visited-phuket-in-the-past-3-months-and-are-driving-the-economy-say-phuket-old-town-officials/

 

AirAsia announces sale on Hua Hin to Chiang Mai flights, fares just 983 THB

By Online Reporter

 

An AirAsia plane at Hua Hin Airport. File photo

 

With this offer from AirAsia, it is now probably cheaper to fly from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai than it is fill your car with gasoline. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266643-airasia-announces-sale-on-hua-hin-to-chiang-mai-flights-fares-just-983-thb/

 

Glass terrace construction at Surin Beach in Thalang expected to start this December

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – The construction of a glass terrace at Surin Beach in Thalang is expected to be started this December.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266644-glass-terrace-construction-at-surin-beach-in-thalang-expected-to-start-this-december/

 

World Sports News - Friday 22 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266648-world-sports-news-friday-22-july-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday July 22 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266650-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-july-22-2022/

 

Tremors in the night shake north Thailand - can be felt in several provinces including Bangkok

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Tremors shake north

 

The Thai Meteorological Department reported two tremors had occurred late last night and early this morning in Shan State north of Mae Sai, Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266652-tremors-in-the-night-shake-north-thailand-can-be-felt-in-several-provinces-including-bangkok/

 

Thailand sets sight on 10 million tourists in 2022, planned ‘tourist tax’ put on ‘indefinite’ backburner

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

 

Thailand could welcome as many as 10 million tourists during this year if the current influx of tourist numbers continues, a move that could help spur the tourism industry, a key backbone to the economy that has been hammered due to the impact from the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266655-thailand-sets-sight-on-10-million-tourists-in-2022-planned-‘tourist-tax’-put-on-‘indefinite’-backburner/

 

Thai Chamber of Commerce survey finds country split on marijuana legalization issue

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A survey by the university of the Thai Chamber of Commerce found respondents split in their attitude towards the liberalization of the use of marijuana and hemp. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266659-thai-chamber-of-commerce-survey-finds-country-split-on-marijuana-legalization-issue/

 

Aquarium man defends his decision to put "mermaids" in the fish tanks - says he's just promoting million baht business

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Just adding content

 

Daily News went to investigate as the story about "pretties" - Thai PR ladies - in fishtanks gained traction turning from a light hearted romp into a more serious drama.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266661-aquarium-man-defends-his-decision-to-put-mermaids-in-the-fish-tanks-says-hes-just-promoting-million-baht-business/

 

Customs: Marijuana imports/exports will be handled just like any other product - but beware!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The customs department of Thailand held a press conference in the wake of the liberalization on marijuana and hemp products last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266665-customs-marijuana-importsexports-will-be-handled-just-like-any-other-product-but-beware/

 

Thai gran faces the courts for collecting just a handful of galangal for her curry

 

Daily News Thai Caption: For just a handful of galangal

 

A 70 year old grandmother in Sakon Nakhon, NE Thailand, is appealing for justice after she found herself facing a charge of theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266669-thai-gran-faces-the-courts-for-collecting-just-a-handful-of-galangal-for-her-curry/

 

Marijuana latest: Could Thailand be a hub for WWW - Wacky Weed Wear?!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A group of old ladies in Ratchaburi, south central Thailand, are expanding their clothing brand that features designs directly from flowers and leaves in nature.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266673-marijuana-latest-could-thailand-be-a-hub-for-www-wacky-weed-wear/

 

RTP chief wants arrest of Thai/Singaporean couple named for 800 MB fraud on island nation

 

Wanted by the Singapore police

 

The deputy Royal Thai Police spokesman yesterday commented on the case of a Thai woman with a Singaporean husband who have been named in a warrant for fraud by the Singapore police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266675-rtp-chief-wants-arrest-of-thaisingaporean-couple-named-for-800-mb-fraud-on-island-nation/

 

TAT wins Social Empowerment category at Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2022

Award was presented in front of a global online audience in the AREA Virtual Awards Ceremony on the YouTube channel Enterprise Asia TV.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

Phuket (file photo)

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been named the winner of the Social Empowerment category of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2022, for its ‘Leader in Opening the Phuket Sandbox for Foreign Tourists’ project that led the way in Thailand’s successful reopening to international tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266677-tat-wins-social-empowerment-category-at-asia-responsible-enterprise-awards-2022/

 

Pegasus spyware scandal returns to haunt Thai govt

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

A joint investigation by Thai human rights group iLaw, Southeast Asian internet watchdog Digital Reach, and Canadian cybersecurity watchdog Citizen Lab uncovered the use of Pegasus spyware on at least 30 government critics between October 2020 to November 2021.(Photo by Daniel Gzz)

 

Allegations that Thai authorities used surveillance spyware on government critics returned to haunt those in power just a day before the no-confidence debate started on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266678-pegasus-spyware-scandal-returns-to-haunt-thai-govt/

 

UPDATE:

 

6.4 Earthquake Shakes Chang Rai And Myanmar

By Editor

 

Seismograph with paper in action and earthquake - 3D Rendering

 

A series of earthquakes struck Myanmar’s Shan State and Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand through the night. The earthquakes began at around 11:30pm yesterday (21st July).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266652-tremors-in-the-night-shake-north-thailand-can-be-felt-in-several-provinces-including-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=17494841

 

COVID patients caught in crossfire of battle over drug monopoly

 

 

Although COVID-19 patients have the option of being treated at private hospitals, health authorities still insist that doctors only prescribe antiviral drugs according to Medical Services Department (MDS) guidelines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266683-covid-patients-caught-in-crossfire-of-battle-over-drug-monopoly/

 

Expert warns Bangkok may face worse flooding September-October

 

 

In September and October, Bangkok is at risk of flooding which may be worse than that experienced this week, especially Wednesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266684-expert-warns-bangkok-may-face-worse-flooding-september-october/

 

 

Tourism Revenue of 1.2 Trillion Baht Anticipated This Year

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan has stated that tourism revenue in 2022 could total 1.2 trillion baht, which is below the government’s target of 1.5 trillion baht if no additional support or stimulus schemes are implemented.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266686-tourism-revenue-of-12-trillion-baht-anticipated-this-year/

 

BMTA Announces New EV Bus Campaign Could Start in 2023

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has announced that new electric buses will likely begin operating in Bangkok in early 2023 if a plan to hire private operators is not delayed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266689-bmta-announces-new-ev-bus-campaign-could-start-in-2023/

 

Thai police searching for monkeypox-infected Nigerian man

 

 

Thai police and health officials in Phuket are trying to trace the whereabouts of a Nigerian man, confirmed to be Thailand’s first monkeypox case, after he did not show up for treatment at a hospital and disappeared from his hotel in Phuket’s Patong area on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266702-thai-police-searching-for-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-man/

 

Thai Delegate Elected Vice-Chair of UNCITRAL Session

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has elected Thai delegate Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang as vice-chair of the 55th UNCITRAL session, demonstrating foreign delegates’ high regard for Thai personnel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266703-thai-delegate-elected-vice-chair-of-uncitral-session/

 

Half a million in Thailand saved by Covid vaccine

 

 

Vaccine is now free, safe, widely available, and, as research clearly indicates, very beneficial in Thailand. Thai researcher believes that the government’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign has saved over 490,000 lives over the last two years. This finding is particularly relevant given the introduction of the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron, more transmissible variants.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266704-half-a-million-in-thailand-saved-by-covid-vaccine/

 

Central Bank Foresees 3.3% GDP Growth

 

 

BANGKOK, July 22 (TNA) – The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) expects the gross domestic product will increase by 3.3% this year and 4.2% next year while the number of visitors is rising faster than anticipated and should reach 6 million throughout this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266718-central-bank-foresees-33-gdp-growth/

 

Committee to draft regulation on importing cigarettes containing marijuana substances

 

 

The National Tobacco Products Control Committee is planning to draft a law to ban importing and selling e-cigarettes and cigarettes that contain cannabis and hemp substances.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266719-committee-to-draft-regulation-on-importing-cigarettes-containing-marijuana-substances/