Govt Praises Lisa for Winning Best K-Pop Award

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – The government praised Thai singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban for becoming the first best female solo K-Pop artist in the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270415-govt-praises-lisa-for-winning-best-k-pop-award/

 

Thailand 300 baht entry fee for tourists set to start in early 2023

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The proposed 300 baht entry fee for tourists to Thailand could start being collected by early next year, it has been revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270417-thailand-300-baht-entry-fee-for-tourists-set-to-start-in-early-2023/

 

Schoolboy needs surgery after being forced by teacher to stand and sit 200 times

 

 

A 15-year-old schoolboy is awaiting surgery, to treat serious muscle inflammation at the back of his left knee, after he was allegedly forced, by his teacher, to stand and sit 200 times for missing class at a school in Lao Kwan district of Kanchanaburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270421-schoolboy-needs-surgery-after-being-forced-by-teacher-to-stand-and-sit-200-times/

 

Over 135,000 hectares of land, including 42,560 hectares of rice fields in Thailand flooded

 

 

More than 135,000 hectares of land, including about 42,560 hectares of rice fields in the Nan, Chao Phraya, Pasak and Bang Pakong river basins, are now flooded, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270437-over-135000-hectares-of-land-including-42560-hectares-of-rice-fields-in-thailand-flooded/

 

About 360,000 fake brand name items seized by DSI officials

 

 

Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have seized about 360,000 pirated brand name items, worth about 120 million baht, in recent raids in Bangkok and Nakhon Nayok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270438-about-360000-fake-brand-name-items-seized-by-dsi-officials/

 

Thailand’s acting PM gets qualified prime ministerial authority under new edict

 

 

Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan now has full decision-making powers on matters concerning budget and staff, under a ministerial edict approved by the cabinet today (Tuesday), said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270440-thailand’s-acting-pm-gets-qualified-prime-ministerial-authority-under-new-edict/

 

Gen Prayut officiates Defense & Security 2022 event

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the opening ceremony of the Defense & Security 2022 event. This marks his first official event since the charter court’s order to suspend him from duties as prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270441-gen-prayut-officiates-defense-security-2022-event/

 

Monkeypox likely to follow in HIV footsteps

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A doctor from Chulalongkorn Hospital has warned that monkeypox could potentially spread in the same manner as HIV, with nightlife venues being at high risk of becoming transmission hotspots.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270443-monkeypox-likely-to-follow-in-hiv-footsteps/

 

Government committee on informal workers meet, aims to provide better protection to workers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A meeting of the government committee on informal labor has taken place with an aim of better protecting informal workers. The remote meeting via the Zoom platform was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270444-government-committee-on-informal-workers-meet-aims-to-provide-better-protection-to-workers/

 

Monkeypox cases detected thanks to stringent system: Health Minister

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has so far detected 7 cases of monkeypox. The Minister of Public Health said these reports reflect the effectiveness of a stringent screening system in place.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270447-monkeypox-cases-detected-thanks-to-stringent-system-health-minister/

 

MNRE announces forest carbon credit campaign

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has joined hands with Mae Fah Luang Foundation to launch a forest carbon credit management campaign to achieve sustainable development.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270448-mnre-announces-forest-carbon-credit-campaign/

 

Labour Ministry promotes sufficient livelihoods among workforce

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour has launched a campaign to promote the sufficiency economy philosophy among the Thai workforce. This campaign received praise from the acting Prime Minister, in a presentation at the government house today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270449-labour-ministry-promotes-sufficient-livelihoods-among-workforce/

 

Icon NOW: Thai Mother-of-Pearl Master Shares the Essence of Soft Power

 

Jukkit Suksawat holding the craft of pradup mook or mother-of-pearl inlay in his workshop. Source: Jukkit Suksawat

 

What’s in an icon? As part of Thailand NOW’s mission to share authentic insights into all things Thai, we’re spotlighting iconic individuals who have not only excelled in their respective areas, but influenced the complex tapestry of Thailand as it exists today and, in doing so, inspire us to be a part of the fabric of Thai society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270450-icon-now-thai-mother-of-pearl-master-shares-the-essence-of-soft-power/

 

Pattaya City to open a market for disabled people to make a living

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

 

Pattaya City is opening a market at the Central Pattaya shopping mall for disabled people to make a living.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270452-pattaya-city-to-open-a-market-for-disabled-people-to-make-a-living/

 

Bus service now available from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya for 350 baht

 

 

A bus service from the Don Mueang International Airport to Pattaya is now available.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270453-bus-service-now-available-from-don-mueang-airport-to-pattaya-for-350-baht/

 

Ex-park chief summoned to acknowledge charge of murdering Karen activist

 

 

Former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn and his three former subordinates have been summoned to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) tomorrow (Wednesday), to acknowledge murder and other charges in connection with the enforced disappearance and presumed death of Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, aka “Billy”, in 2014.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270465-ex-park-chief-summoned-to-acknowledge-charge-of-murdering-karen-activist/

 

Prawit plays down Cabinet reshuffle speculation

 

The prime minister’s chair is left vacant as Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan chooses the seat for deputy prime minister.

 

Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan today dismissed speculation about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270467-prawit-plays-down-cabinet-reshuffle-speculation/

 

Pattaya authorities to kick off another drainage project on Soi Thepprasit 9

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

 

Pattaya authorities are kicking off another drainage project that goes from Soi Thepprasit 9 to Jomtien Beach, causing a road closure for 120 days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270468-pattaya-authorities-to-kick-off-another-drainage-project-on-soi-thepprasit-9/

 

Pattaya to host Golden Love Song concert from September 10th to 11th

 

 

Pattaya will be hosting the “Golden Love Song” concert from September 10th to 11st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270469-pattaya-to-host-golden-love-song-concert-from-september-10th-to-11th/

 

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