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Let the train take the strain instead of flying out of Thailand

ANALYSIS | by Michael Bridge

With the current soaring fuel costs coupled with chaotic airports, maybe it is worth looking at the region’s trains as an alternative means of getting around.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266852-let-the-train-take-the-strain-instead-of-flying-out-of-thailand/

Gun control in Thailand – How does it work?

 

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Thai PBS world talks to a dealer at a gun shop in Bangkok about his opinion of Thailand’s gun control, which he said is well-designed thanks to an appropriate screening process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266854-gun-control-in-thailand-–-how-does-it-work/

 

Cannabis plants of unknown origin found in Thai parliament compound

 

 

About 100 cannabis saplings have mysteriously been planted in the grounds of Thailand’s parliament complex, without being noticed by security guards or officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266856-cannabis-plants-of-unknown-origin-found-in-thai-parliament-compound/

 

The US TIP report is not all about human trafficking

By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk

 

 

The US State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) has been as much a statement of Thailand’s efforts to combat modern slavery as it has been a testament of the country’s relations with Washington.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266857-the-us-tip-report-is-not-all-about-human-trafficking/

 

The Rolls-Royce bribery scandal that sent Thai national airline into nosedive

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

A bribery scandal involving Thailand’s national airline and British jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is back in the media spotlight after the Thai anti-graft agency concluded that their engine procurement deal three decades ago was “unlawful”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266858-the-rolls-royce-bribery-scandal-that-sent-thai-national-airline-into-nosedive/

 

Climate change, global warming, net zero emissions – What has Thailand done so far?

By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World

 

A worker stands beside floating solar panels for the Sirindhorn Dam hydro-solar farm run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in Ubon Ratchathani on February 23, 2022. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

 

Thailand is among many countries facing issues with climate change. With many world leaders committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, what has Thailand done so far?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266859-climate-change-global-warming-net-zero-emissions-–-what-has-thailand-done-so-far/

 

Monkeypox-infected Nigerian who fled Phuket found in Phnom Penh

 

 

The Nigerian man infected with monkeypox, who fled to Cambodia to avoid medical treatment in Thailand, has been arrested in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266860-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-who-fled-phuket-found-in-phnom-penh/

 

Thai economy expected to be affected by global turbulence for 2 more years

 

Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

 

Thailand’s economy will be affected by global economic turbulence, which may for last two years, during which growth in Thai exports will contract while domestic inflation will increase, said Kobsak Pootrakool, former Prime Minister’s Office Minister and, currently, senior executive vice president of the Bangkok Bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266861-thai-economy-expected-to-be-affected-by-global-turbulence-for-2-more-years/

 

Thai astronomer in first group to discover the farthest galaxy from Earth

 

 

A Thai astronomer is among a team of international astronomers who recently found a galaxy which is believed to be the oldest and farthest from Earth, about 13.5 billion light years away, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266862-thai-astronomer-in-first-group-to-discover-the-farthest-galaxy-from-earth/

 

Body of tourist who fell from a raft into rapids in Chiang Mai found

 

 

Rescue workers found the body of a Thai-Belgian tourist today (Sunday), who had fallen from a raft on the Taeng rapids in Mae Taeng district of the northern province of Chiang Mai on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266863-body-of-tourist-who-fell-from-a-raft-into-rapids-in-chiang-mai-found/

 

NHSO improves 1330 hotline service for COVID-19 patients

 

 

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has improved its 1330 hotline service to accommodate those testing positive for COVID-19 with rapid antigen tests, by providing them with counselling and medication or arranging hospitalisation, said NHSO Secretary-General Dr. Jadet Thammathat-Aree yesterday (Sunday)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266864-nhso-improves-1330-hotline-service-for-covid-19-patients/

 

Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 30,000 baht allegedly stolen by transgender individual in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Indian tourist said his gold necklace worth 30,000 baht was stolen by what he believed was a transgender individual while he was on a late night out alone at Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266865-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-30000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-transgender-individual-in-pattaya/

 

Pattaya goes viral on Thai media, incident allegedly sparked by earlier personal conflict

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Banglamung, Chonburi – A local female bar owner reported to the police after her bar in the Nong Prue Subdistrict of Banglamung was reportedly attacked by a foreign man, causing property damage. The man was also also captured on CCTV urinating in front of the shop early Friday morning, July 22nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266866-pattaya-goes-viral-on-thai-media-incident-allegedly-sparked-by-earlier-personal-conflict/

 

Nightclub in Pattaya’s Walking Street raided for multiple alleged violations, say Pattaya police

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Walking Street, Pattaya – Pattaya City Police together with Law Enforcement Officers from the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) conducted a raid at the entertainment venue ‘Flexx Club’ on Walking Street.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266867-nightclub-in-pattaya’s-walking-street-raided-for-multiple-alleged-violations-say-pattaya-police/

 

Thailand’s passport power improves but lags behind most countries including Timor-Leste

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong

 

 

With travel opening up and request for visa now taking weeks if not months, the need to have powerful passport has become a necessity, but Thailand’s passport power has continued to remain weak compared to others in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266868-thailand’s-passport-power-improves-but-lags-behind-most-countries-including-timor-leste/

 

UPDATE:

 

Monkeypox Escapee Held In Phnom Penh, Declared Persona Non Grata

TNR Staff

 

 

CAMBODIA confirmed that a Nigerian man infected with Monkeypox who had escaped medical treatment in Thailand was arrested last night (July 23) and he is now under the care of a medical team at Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266860-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-who-fled-phuket-found-in-phnom-penh/?do=findComment&comment=17499890

 

China Allows More Poultry Exports From Thailand

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has announced the successful conclusion of negotiations to lift bans on more agricultural products entering China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266869-china-allows-more-poultry-exports-from-thailand/

 

NBTC urged to accelerate consideration of True-DTAC merger plan

 

 

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and Norway’s Telenor are urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand’s telecom and broadcasting regulator, to speed up the issuance of conditions to govern the planned merger of their two subsidiaries, True Corp and Total Access Communication (DTAC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266870-nbtc-urged-to-accelerate-consideration-of-true-dtac-merger-plan/

 

Thailand Bans Sales of Cannabis E-Cigarettes

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Tobacco Products Control Committee has resolved to ban sales of electronic cigarette products containing cannabis extracts, along with traditional cigarettes and cigars containing cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266871-thailand-bans-sales-of-cannabis-e-cigarettes/

 

World Sports News - Monday 25 July by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266874-world-sports-news-monday-25-july-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday July 25 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266878-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-july-25-2022/

 

Video: Shots fired in Bangkok after "red Mirage" flees Ekkamai checkpoint, chase to Din Daeng

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Thong Lo police and Region 5 of the metropolitan police arrested a man at a block of flats last night after a chase.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266886-video-shots-fired-in-bangkok-after-red-mirage-flees-ekkamai-checkpoint-chase-to-din-daeng/

 

Thai doctors say marijuana is a "danger" to society - call for immediate liberalization U-turn

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Shut down the liberalization of marijuana

 

Thai doctors connected to the influential Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok have called for the immediate end to the liberalization of marijuana in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266891-thai-doctors-say-marijuana-is-a-danger-to-society-call-for-immediate-liberalization-u-turn/

 

Microsleep suspected as two men taken to hospital injured in Bangkok

 

Sanook Thai Caption: The moment of the accident

 

Chana Songkram police suspect that a young driver fell asleep at the wheel of his car in an early morning accident caught on CCTV.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266894-video-microsleep-suspected-as-two-men-taken-to-hospital-injured-in-bangkok/

 

Lottery hopefuls gather to find winning numbers in temple logs

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that Thais were gathering in numbers at the temple of Wat Mai Khok Marum where  auspicious logs are believed to be the answer to numbers for the lottery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266897-lottery-hopefuls-gather-to-find-winning-numbers-in-temple-logs/

 

Jilted at the altar? How Thai law treats abandoned grooms and brides 

 

Though damages can be claimed by women who are dumped at the altar, there is a catch. Under Thai law, jilted brides can only seek financial remedy if they were engaged to the man. (Photo by Soroush Karimi)

 

Women are said to be happiest and most beautiful on their wedding day, with the love of their life by their side.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266898-jilted-at-the-altar-how-thai-law-treats-abandoned-grooms-and-brides/

 

Needless death of a Thai teen whose friend was on the phone on a bike: So many questions about the Thai roads

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the tragic and needless death on a beach road in Rayong, eastern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266900-needless-death-of-a-thai-teen-whose-friend-was-on-the-phone-on-a-bike-so-many-questions-about-the-thai-roads/

 

Oops? Where did our Thailand go? Locals point to where the kingdom once stood

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Serious erosion in the north of Thailand caused by the monsoon has meant that parts of Thailand have literally been washed away. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266904-oops-where-did-our-thailand-go locals-point-to-where-the-kingdom-once-stood/

 

Nineteen people in Phuket who had contact with monkeypox infected Nigerian tested

 

 

Provincial health officials in Phuket have located 19 “high risk” people who were found to have had close contact with the monkeypox-infected Nigerian man, who was the first confirmed case in Thailand and is currently being treated at a hospital in Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266907-nineteen-people-in-phuket-who-had-contact-with-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-tested/

 

Seventeen teens arrested after explosive devices were thrown at rivals in Pathum Thani

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: 17 young people arrested for throwing explosives at rival group - face 7 charges

 

Naew Na reported on the aftermath of gang violence in Pathum Thani north of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266909-seventeen-teens-arrested-after-explosive-devices-were-thrown-at-rivals-in-pathum-thani/