THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 23 July 2022

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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/

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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/

 

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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/

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Move Forward party leader slams government for its significant failures

 

 

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat accused the government, during the final day of the censure debate yesterday (Friday), of complete failure in three strategic areas intended to drive Thailand to a prosperous future. In its three years in the office, he said, the government has left many Thais hopeless and without a dream.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266746-move-forward-party-leader-slams-government-for-its-significant-failures/

 

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Possible crisis brewing over electoral reform bills as Minister says July 6th change cannot work

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul responded on Thursday to questions about the voting process for the next General Election raised by Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin (inset) who says the change to the proposed bills made on July 6th in a surprise move in parliament is not viable.

 

On Thursday, in response to Minister Somsak’s warning about the viability of electoral reforms being put into practice, the Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul did not dismiss the concerns...

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266749-possible-crisis-brewing-over-electoral-reform-bills-as-minister-says-july-6th-change-cannot-work/

 

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Prayut Held Responsible For 21bn Baht ‘Foolish Waste’ On Engineless Chinese Sub

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

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PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was today (July 22) held accountable for a “foolish waste” of the taxpayer’s money amounting to 21 billion baht involving the navy’s planned purchase of a Chinese-built submarine without engine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266752-prayut-held-responsible-for-21bn-baht-‘foolish-waste’-on-engineless-chinese-sub/

 

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UPDATE: Nigerian man confirmed as Thailand’s first case of monkey pox being traced by police after vanishing act, was on overstay

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Nigerian man in Phuket who has been confirmed as Thailand’s first official infection of monkey pox is being traced by Thai police after officials have been unable to contact him and the man has disappeared. It has now been discovered the man is not a recent tourist but on overstay since last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266702-thai-police-searching-for-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-man/?do=findComment&comment=17496412

 

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Paying to see the rock stars in Thailand could be risky

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

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As major tours begin rolling out across the world again, many are worried it maybe too soon and that the ongoing Covid-19 breakouts could force shows or even entire tours to be postponed or canceled. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266755-paying-to-see-the-rock-stars-in-thailand-could-be-risky/

 

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Fame across borders: Primary school girl riding to school on an elephant wows Japan

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Poopay, the 11 year old girl who goes to school on an elephant who ASEAN NOW reported on earlier has now attracted the attention of international media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266759-fame-across-borders-primary-school-girl-riding-to-school-on-an-elephant-wows-japan/

 

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Former obese show Thailand how to get ripped! ASEAN NOW survey "Moo Katha or Dumbbells?"

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Let's get ripped! 

 

Some before and after pictures are wowing the Thai social media scene, reported Daily News. And suggesting that we might head for the gym rather than fatty food. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266760-former-obese-show-thailand-how-to-get-ripped-asean-now-survey-moo-katha-or-dumbbells/

 

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Crocodile farm and zoo at center of elephant abuse drama remains shut after pandemic

 

77kaoded Thai Captiob: Shut up and all quiet, not yet open for business

 

77kaoded reported from Samut Prakan that the once popular Crocodile Farm and Zoo in the area remained shut as it has been for two years of the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266761-crocodile-farm-and-zoo-at-center-of-elephant-abuse-drama-remains-shut-after-pandemic/

 

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High Speed Rail coming to Thailand but critics cite Low Speed decision making

 

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77kaoded reported on the latest developments in the building of Thailand's High Speed Train network that will link the country by rail to China via Laos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266762-high-speed-rail-coming-to-thailand-but-critics-cite-low-speed-decision-making/

 

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Man extradited from Thailand to Australia over murder

 

A 33-year-old man has been extradited from Thailand over the 2014 murder of Bradley Dillon in Sydney. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

 

A man has been extradited from Thailand back to Australia over the murder of a Sydney father eight years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266765-man-extradited-from-thailand-to-australia-over-murder/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thailands first case of monkeypox, a Nigerian man on overstay, believed to have fled to Cambodia by swimming across Sa Kaeo river

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thailands first case of monkeypox, a Nigerian man on overstay, believed to have fled to Cambodia by swimming across Sa Kaeo river

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266702-thai-police-searching-for-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-man/?do=findComment&comment=17496803

 

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DTAC & TRUE announce 7.3 billion Baht VC fund to help spur startups in Thailand

By Enquistock

 

 

Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation Plc (TRUE) came out to announce that they were going to set up a US$ 200 million of start-up fund that would invest in helping Thailand achieve more successful startups.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266767-dtac-true-announce-73-billion-baht-vc-fund-to-help-spur-startups-in-thailand/

 

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KBANK & Carabao form JV to tap into rural financial market, marking 1st such move by energy drink maker

By Enquistock

 

 

Carabao Group Plc (CBG), one of Thailand’s leading energy drink maker, and Kasikorn Bank Plc (KBANK), one of the leading financial service providers in Thailand, have announced that they are forming a joint venture to tap the financial services targeting the retail customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266768-kbank-carabao-form-jv-to-tap-into-rural-financial-market-marking-1st-such-move-by-energy-drink-maker/

 

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Hua Hin Sunset Run & Sup @Khao-Tao 2022 to take place in September

By Online Reporter

 

 

A running and standup paddle boarding (SUP) event is set to be held in Khao Tao in September.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266769-hua-hin-sunset-run-sup-khao-tao-2022-to-take-place-in-september/

 

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Malaysian fugitive businessman held in Thailand

 

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PETALING JAYA: A fugitive Malaysian businessman operating in Thailand has been arrested in southern Songkhla province for alleged money laundering, The Nation Thailand reports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266772-malaysian-fugitive-businessman-held-in-thailand/

 

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Phuket welcomes first flight of South Korean tourists from JINAIR airlines

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The first flight of South Korean tourists after the Covid -19 situation has been relieved arrived at the Phuket International Airport by Jinair airlines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266774-phuket-welcomes-first-flight-of-south-korean-tourists-from-jinair-airlines/

 

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Thailand’s Oldest Lender Delays Bitkub Exchange Acquisition Amid Tighter Crypto Rules

by Lubomir Tassev

 

 

The company that owns Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank has postponed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Bitkub, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266776-thailand’s-oldest-lender-delays-bitkub-exchange-acquisition-amid-tighter-crypto-rules/

 

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Thai Prime Minister and all ten ministers under censure motions survive no-confidence vote

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thailand – The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan O’Cha, and all ten ministers under censure motions survived their censure debate aimed by opposition parties to unseat the current government this morning (July 23rd) in a vote at Parliament.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266777-thai-prime-minister-and-all-ten-ministers-under-censure-motions-survive-no-confidence-vote/

 

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