THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 3 Aug 2022

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COVID Rebounds after Some Patients Took Antivirals

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The country has seen cases of rebounding COVID-19 and health authorities thus warn people not to buy antivirals for their own use, according to the director-general of the Department of Medical Services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267762-covid-rebounds-after-some-patients-took-antivirals/

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Pattaya to deploy 273 officials to facilitate traffic during Pattaya Music Festival

 

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Pattaya City officials are planning to deploy 273 officials to facilitate traffic during the Pattaya Music Festival 2022, which will begin its first round on August 5th and 6th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267745-pattaya-to-deploy-273-officials-to-facilitate-traffic-during-pattaya-music-festival/

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New public assembly ban imposed in Thailand to contain COVID-19

 

Data collected from 352 COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital from September 2021 show that 82 percent had at least one long-COVID symptom. (Photo by Fusion Medical Animation)

 

An announcement has been issued by Chief of Thailand’s defence forces, Gen. Chalermpol Srisawat, in his capacity as the chief officer in charge of solving emergency situations related to security affairs, and published in the Royal Gazette.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267735-new-public-assembly-ban-imposed-in-thailand-to-contain-covid-19/

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Red Bull Heir Escapes Cocaine Charge, Only Reckless Driving Charge Left

TNR Staff 

 

Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, left, and the Ferrari he was driving the morning of the hit-and-run incident. Photo: Naewna

 

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL said yesterday (Aug. 2) that the statute of limitations on cocaine use charge against Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, who is wanted in a hit-and-run incident that led to a policeman’s death in Bangkok on September 3, 2012, has expired, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267779-red-bull-heir-escapes-cocaine-charge-only-reckless-driving-charge-left/

 

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Are you capable of becoming a World Record Holder?

 

 

Recently I read about a 53-year-old man in the Philippines who is training to become a Guinness World Record holder by breaking the fastest 100 metres run backwards!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267780-are-you-capable-of-becoming-a-world-record-holder/

 

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Thailand’s PM says tourist numbers to triple in 2023

By Editor

 

 

A faster-than-expected rebound in international visitors is putting Thailand’s economy on course to return to pre-pandemic growth by next year, according to the prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267781-thailand’s-pm-says-tourist-numbers-to-triple-in-2023/

 

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World Sports News - Wednesday 3 August by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267783-world-sports-news-wednesday-3-august-by-chili-radio/

 

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Only 2 Out Of 5 Air Force Wings Likely Operable Over Next 10 Years

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

An F-35 Lightning II from the 35th Fighter Squadron  at Hill Air Force Base in Utah flies at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on April 15, 2017. Photo: CNN

 

ONLY TWO OUT OF Thailand’s five wings might probably be operable at combat-ready level with upgraded fighter jets over the next 10 years, said an air force officer yesterday (August 2).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267784-only-2-out-of-5-air-force-wings-likely-operable-over-next-10-years/

 

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Thailand’s dangerous road status confirmed – again!

by Editor

 

 

The Zutobi, which is a driver’s education portal website that publishes a new score annually, has reported that Thailand scored badly on five different factors to rank it on second on the list of most dangerous nations to drive in.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267785-thailand’s-dangerous-road-status-confirmed-–-again/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday August 3 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267794-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-august-3-2022/

 

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Thai woman alleges bank staff are stealing from her account - she goes to the police

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 4 million baht disappears from bank account

 

Daily News reported that a woman called Wanida Wanthaphrom - cradling an infant child - went to the Khemmarat police in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, to make a complaint after just over 4 million baht went missing from her account. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267796-thai-woman-alleges-bank-staff-are-stealing-from-her-account-she-goes-to-the-police/

 

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Father furious with police after drug dealing son is shot by sergeant in incident in NE field

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Extra-judicial killing explained

 

Daily News reported that the father of a man shot by a north eastern policeman is furious about what he claims is over the top policing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267799-father-furious-with-police-after-drug-dealing-son-is-shot-by-sergeant-in-incident-in-ne-field/

 

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Thaksin stresses ‘pro-democracy’ parties will win outright in 2023 polls, adds he still plans to return as planned

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong

 

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to say that the ‘democratic front’ will surely win more than 300 seats in the parliament no matter what option the coalition government lead by the Phalang Pracharath party chooses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267801-thaksin-stresses-‘pro-democracy’-parties-will-win-outright-in-2023-polls-adds-he-still-plans-to-return-as-planned/

 

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Pattaya: New arrest in case of "Long Joo Somchai" who ordered murder of motorcycle taxi guy

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Another arrest in "silencing" killing

 

Crime Suppression Division police announced the arrest of an alleged hired hitman who it is claimed assassinated a motorcycle taxi rider in Pattaya two years ago. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267804-pattaya-new-arrest-in-case-of-long-joo-somchai-who-ordered-murder-of-motorcycle-taxi-guy/

 

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Parents and teachers help investigators after violence between school/college in Dusit

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Preparing custody order

 

Daily News followed up on the violence ASEAN NOW reported yesterday between a school and college in Dusit district of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267805-parents-and-teachers-help-investigators-after-violence-between-schoolcollege-in-dusit/

 

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Phetchaburi considering one-way traffic solutions

by Editor

 

 

The Phetchaburi Municipality has been meeting to consider the possibility of introducing a system of more one-way traffic locations in the city.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267806-phetchaburi-considering-one-way-traffic-solutions/

 

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Dad says FB con artists will get bad karma as well as money after kid's birthday surprise turns sour

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Kid's birthday surprise hurt

 

Daily News reported that Suphat Inthachart, 43, a seller of crepes, went to the Bang Yai police yesterday evening to report an online fraud.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267809-dad-says-fb-con-artists-will-get-bad-karma-as-well-as-money-after-kids-birthday-surprise-turns-sour/

 

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Chiang Rai airport still closed: Continuing problems in removing Nok Air plane that skidded off runway

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the continuing problems of a Nok Air flight that skidded off the runway in heavy rain at Mae Fah Luang airport, Chiang Rai. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267811-chiang-rai-airport-still-closed-continuing-problems-in-removing-nok-air-plane-that-skidded-off-runway/

 

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U-turn bridge collapse latest: Expressway section expected to reopen by noon today 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath continued to report following the collapse of a section of a horseshoe shaped U-turn bridge that collapsed during maintenance on Sunday evening killing two and injuring several. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267813-u-turn-bridge-collapse-latest-expressway-section-expected-to-reopen-by-noon-today/

 

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Young people and parents interviewed/trained following motorcycle annoyance in NE

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na followed up on the annoyance caused by young people revving motorbikes in the scenic area of Chong Khao Khat in Mukdahan, north eastern Thailand as ASEAN NOW reported earlier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267814-young-people-and-parents-interviewedtrained-following-motorcycle-annoyance-in-ne/

 

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Korat gold shop robber arrested: He pretended to limp to fool cops and planned to open a ganja farm

 

Amarin Thai  Caption: He pretended to be a limping robber

 

Amarin TV reported on the arrest of a fourth year student at a well known university in Nakhon Ratchasima who robbed the Saengmanee gold shop on Jomphol Road in downtown Korat last Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267819-korat-gold-shop-robber-arrested-he-pretended-to-limp-to-fool-cops-and-planned-to-open-a-ganja-farm/

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Bad loser! Shack burned down after termite mound at KM marker fails to come up with lottery numbers

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath went to investigate in Treum sub-district of Surin in north eastern Thailand after someone burned down a shack at KM marker 8 on a road in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267821-bad-loser-shack-burned-down-after-termite-mound-at-km-marker-fails-to-come-up-with-lottery-numbers/

 

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Newborn baby found deceased in water drainage in Thalang, Phuket

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – A newborn baby was found deceased in a water drainage pipe in the Cherng Talay sub-district in the Thalang district this morning (August 3^rd).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267822-newborn-baby-found-deceased-in-water-drainage-in-thalang-phuket/

 

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House budget committee agrees to restore ฿369m budget to RTAF for combat jet purchase

 

 

The House Budget Scrutiny Committee agreed by 45:22 votes today (Wednesday) to restore 369 million of the 738 million baht requested by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for fiscal year 2023 to commence the process of purchasing two F-35A combat jets from the United States, after the total procurement budget of 7.4 billion baht, spanning several fiscal years, was cut by the sub-committee.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267838-house-budget-committee-agrees-to-restore-฿369m-budget-to-rtaf-for-combat-jet-purchase/

 

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COVID-19 vaccination urged for children to prevent serious illness from MIS-C

 

 

Parents are being advised to take their young children for COVID-19 vaccination, as doing so can help to reduce the risk of severe symptoms or death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), said Director-General of Medical Services Department Dr. Somsak Akksilp today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267839-covid-19-vaccination-urged-for-children-to-prevent-serious-illness-from-mis-c/

 

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NACC Organizes APEC Panel Discussion on Corruption

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - On July 26 and 27, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), in its capacity as the APEC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Experts’ Working Group (ACTWG) chairperson during Thailand’s APEC Chairmanship through the 2022 host year, organized the Panel Discussion on Empowering the Media’s Inclusion in the Fight Against Corruption. The aim was to focus on the role of the media and investigative reporting in aiding APEC countries to prevent and combat corruption.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267840-nacc-organizes-apec-panel-discussion-on-corruption/

 

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MP gets one-year jail term for letting someone vote on her behalf

 

Thanikan Pornpongsaroj

 

The Thai Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders sentenced Palang Pracharath MP for Bangkok Thanikan Pornpongsaroj to one year in prison today (Wednesday), suspended for two years, and fined her 200,000 baht after finding her guilty of allowing another MP to use her ID card to vote in parliament.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267841-mp-gets-one-year-jail-term-for-letting-someone-vote-on-her-behalf/

 

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Six suspects in Thai actress drowning indicted by public prosecutors

 

 

The Nonthaburi provincial public prosecutors decided today (Wednesday) to indict six suspects allegedly connected with the fatal fall into the Chao Phraya River on February 24th of the late TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267842-six-suspects-in-thai-actress-drowning-indicted-by-public-prosecutors/

 

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Bangkok Land Signs Deal to Expand MRT Pink Line

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Land Co and Northern Bangkok Monorail (NBM) have inked a 4 billion baht contract for the MRT Pink Line Extension to Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267843-bangkok-land-signs-deal-to-expand-mrt-pink-line/

 

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Phuket Raises Red Flags as Winds and Waves Intensify

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Red flags have been raised along the beaches of Phuket to warn beach goers against entering the water due to intense winds and waves.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267844-phuket-raises-red-flags-as-winds-and-waves-intensify/