THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 August 2022

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Tomato flu not yet in Thailand, but being monitored
 

Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, Disease Control Department Director-General

While no cases have yet been reported in the country, Thailand is closely monitoring the tomato flu situation in India, but does not regard the disease as a matter of domestic concern.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270283-tomato-flu-not-yet-in-thailand-but-being-monitored/

 

 

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Govt Actively Exercises Thailand's Soft Power Internationally

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – The government is confidently introducing Thailand's soft power to the international community as CNN Travel has praised the country's  Khai Chiao Pu crab omelet,  Khao Soi curry noodle soup and  Sai Krok Isan (northeastern pork sausage) as being among. the best Asian street foods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270287-govt-actively-exercises-thailands-soft-power-internationally/

 

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Tomato Flu: What is it and Who is at Risk?
 

Ever since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, people have been more concerned than ever about potential disease threats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270283-tomato-flu-not-yet-in-thailand-but-being-monitored/?do=findComment&comment=17572618

 

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Labour intensive firms could see their profitability delayed after minimum wage hike, says Kasikorn

By Erich Parpart

 

The government’s decision to raise the minimum wages by 5% could lead the labor intensive industries to see their hopes of turning around to profitability delayed and those in the black could see their profits drop by as much as 5-15% a research report stated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270299-labour-intensive-firms-could-see-their-profitability-delayed-after-minimum-wage-hike-says-kasikorn/

 

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Free Birth Control Pills Provided via Pao Tang App

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is now offering free birth control pills on the Pao Tang app as part of efforts to reduce unwanted pregnancies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270301-free-birth-control-pills-provided-via-pao-tang-app/

 

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Poor market sentiment sinks SCB’s multi-billion-baht deal for Bitkub

 

 

Siam Commercial Bank (now named SCB X), Thailand’s oldest commercial bank, created a flutter in the markets in November last year when it announced a multibillion deal to buy a majority stake in Bitkub Online Co, Thailand’s largest digital asset exchange.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270317-poor-market-sentiment-sinks-scb’s-multi-billion-baht-deal-for-bitkub/

 

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Efforts underway to return three historic artefacts to Thailand from USA

 

 

The US Department of Homeland Security has been negotiating with the Denver Art Museum for the return of three historic artefacts to Thailand, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270318-efforts-underway-to-return-three-historic-artefacts-to-thailand-from-usa/

 

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Government Dismisses Rumors About Cabinet Reshuffle, House Dissolution

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the Constitutional Court’s decision to suspend Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha from his duties as prime minister, the government has dismissed rumors of a possible cabinet reshuffle or dissolution of the House of Representatives.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270319-government-dismisses-rumors-about-cabinet-reshuffle-house-dissolution/

 

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Kratom Plant Act Announced in Royal Gazette

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Kratom Plant Act has been promulgated with specified legal terms regarding the exploitation of its medicinal properties and the prohibition of its use by the vulnerable.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270323-kratom-plant-act-announced-in-royal-gazette/

 

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Bangkok Introduces Ratchaphiphat Sandbox Model

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched its telemedicine program at Ratchaphiphat hospital in Bang Kae district, with mobile units to be deployed to various areas in the capital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270324-bangkok-introduces-ratchaphiphat-sandbox-model/

 

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Thailand’s new police chief announced

 

 

The National Police Policy Committee Meeting has voted unanimously to appoint Police General Damrongsak Kittipraphat as the next National Police Chief, succeeding Police General Suwat Jangyodsuk, who will retire on September 30th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270340-thailand’s-new-police-chief-announced/

 

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Former Thai MP Sira Jenjaka sentenced to 16 months in prison

 

 

Former Palang Pracharath MP Sira Jenjaka was sentenced to 16 months in prison without suspension today (Monday), after Don Mueang District Court found him guilty on five counts of defamation and trespassing charges, filed against him by Mongkutwattana Hospital and its director, Maj-Gen Rienthong Nanna.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270341-former-thai-mp-sira-jenjaka-sentenced-to-16-months-in-prison/

 

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IEAT reveals Japan-inspired Smart City development plan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has announced its development plan for smart cities and industrial estates inspired by Japan. The agency is now working to further extend Thailand-Japan cooperation in modern industries, with a 3 billion baht investment from a Japanese firm expected over the next two years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270342-ieat-reveals-japan-inspired-smart-city-development-plan/

 

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Ex-Minister’s Nephew Charged with Rape

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – A nephew of a former minister arrived at the Chokchai police station as he was called to acknowledge a rape charge. He denied it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270343-ex-minister’s-nephew-charged-with-rape/

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Bangkok Braces for Northern Runoff, High Tide

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the military work together to reinforce flood embankments to cope with looming impacts from northern runoff along with high tide and rainwater.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270344-bangkok-braces-for-northern-runoff-high-tide/

 

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Deputy head of Thailand’s corruption watchdog fired for being ‘unusually wealthy’

 

 

Deputy secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Prayad Puangchampa, was dismissed from service today (Monday), after he was found to be unusually wealthy by amassing 658 million baht in assets, many of which are being kept abroad.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270348-deputy-head-of-thailand’s-corruption-watchdog-fired-for-being-‘unusually-wealthy’/

 

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EC – Next election may not be held according to amended charter if House is dissolved too soon

 

 

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) will not have the legal authority to hold the next general election under the amended Constitution, which divides the country into 400 constituencies, if the House is dissolved before two election-related bills come into force, according to an informed EC source.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270349-ec-–-next-election-may-not-be-held-according-to-amended-charter-if-house-is-dissolved-too-soon/

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 30 August 2022
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