THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 September 2022

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Bangkok gets tough with motorcyclists riding or parking on pavements

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is getting tough with motorcyclists who either ride or park on the capital’s pavements, with fines of up to 5,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270573-bangkok-gets-tough-with-motorcyclists-riding-or-parking-on-pavements/

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Malaysian tourists topple Indians in terms of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand

 

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Malaysian tourists toppled Indians in terms of the number of foreign tourism arrivals in Thailand, while 4-5 million tourists visited Thailand in total from Q1 to Q3, the director of the Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270555-malaysian-tourists-topple-indians-in-terms-of-foreign-tourists-arriving-in-thailand/

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Snooker: World Six Reds Championships in Bangkok postponed

 

Nutcharat "Mink" Wongharuthai and Wendy Jans//File photo

 

Thai snooker superstar Nutcharat Wongharuthai - known by her nickname of Mink - has won the Women's World Snooker Championship in Sheffield in England.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270587-snooker-world-six-reds-championships-in-bangkok-postponed/

 

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Should the Thai government ban mobile use for motorcyclists?

OPINION

 

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Many of you read the report this week of a distraught father who lost his 14-year-old daughter in a motorbike accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270588-should-the-thai-government-ban-mobile-use-for-motorcyclists/

 

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Thailand’s once mighty foreign tourism industry lastingly damaged with lower spends and numbers
by Joseph O' Connor

 

(Left) French Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire told a press conference in Paris this week that tourist spending in July and August nationally was 22% ahead of the level seen in 2019 and that foreign visitor numbers had already returned to 2019 levels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270589-thailand’s-once-mighty-foreign-tourism-industry-lastingly-damaged-with-lower-spends-and-numbers/

 

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Anutin, Anupong Pay Surprise Visit To Defence Ministry HQ, Hold Chit Chat With Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next to the Constitutional Court logo. Photo: Matichon

 

DEPUTY PRIME Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda yesterday (August 31) paid a surprise visit to the Ministry of Defence headquarters only to chit chat with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who is currently stopped by court from performing as head of government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270590-anutin-anupong-pay-surprise-visit-to-defence-ministry-hq-hold-chit-chat-with-prayut/

 

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Thailand’s economy continued to recover in July, albeit at a slower pace, central bank data shows

By Erich Parpart

 

The Thai Economy continued to recover in July but at a slower pace because of the slowdown in domestic consumption from a higher cost of living coupled with drops in private investment, exports and public spending when compared to the previous month, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270591-thailand’s-economy-continued-to-recover-in-july-albeit-at-a-slower-pace-central-bank-data-shows/

 

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Thailand has seen over 73 billion Baht and over 3,000 jobs from foreign investments so far in 2022

By Buranond Kijwatanachai

 

Thailand has drawn in over 70 billion Baht in foreign investments so far in 2022 with Japan, China, and Singapore as the biggest investors while these investments have generated about 3,308 new jobs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270592-thailand-has-seen-over-73-billion-baht-and-over-3000-jobs-from-foreign-investments-so-far-in-2022/

 

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Nine-year-old in Phuket claims to suffer sustained severe hair loss after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, Public Health office says not to jump to conclusions
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A nine-year-old girl in Thalang has sustained severe hair loss after receiving a second Covid-19 vaccine two months ago and her family and the girl blame it on the vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270593-nine-year-old-in-phuket-claims-to-suffer-sustained-severe-hair-loss-after-receiving-a-covid-19-vaccine-public-health-office-says-not-to-jump-to-conclusions/

 

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Phuket City fights against mosquito illnesses like dengue fever
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket City is fighting back against mosquito carried illnesses including dengue fever.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270594-phuket-city-fights-against-mosquito-illnesses-like-dengue-fever/

 

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Indian tourist says he had wallet with 12,000 baht and a credit card pickpocketed by transgender individuals in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Indian tourist has told police and media that he had a wallet with 12,000 baht in cash and a credit card pickpocketed by two transgender individuals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270595-indian-tourist-says-he-had-wallet-with-12000-baht-and-a-credit-card-pickpocketed-by-transgender-individuals-in-pattaya/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 1 September by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270598-world-sports-news-thursday-1-september-by-chili-radio/

 

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Twenty eight Cambodian workers escape major injury after scaffolding collapse in Bangkok

 

 

Thai Rath reported that scaffolding at a construction site on a 6 story building in Bangkok last night collapsed throwing 28 Cambodian men and women to the ground.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270602-twenty-eight-cambodian-workers-escape-major-injury-after-scaffolding-collapse-in-bangkok/

 

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Dozens of Thai victims of Chinese romance scam gang in Philippines - three helped who were attacked

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a group of several dozen Thai people who were conned into going to work in the Philippines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270603-dozens-of-thai-victims-of-chinese-romance-scam-gang-in-philippines-three-helped-who-were-attacked/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday September 1 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270606-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-september-1-2022/

 

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Thai motorcyclist nearly loses his head in another hanging wire incident

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Nearly decapitated

 

A 40 year old motorcyclist called Somwang Khamkaew told Daily News how he was nearly decapitated by a wire stretching across the road in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270608-thai-motorcyclist-nearly-loses-his-head-in-another-hanging-wire-incident/

 

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Opposition wants Constitutional Court to hear from more than just 2 experts before deciding on Prayut’s case

By Erich Parpart

 

The opposition parties are asking the Constitutional Court to seek for more expert opinion beside that of the drafters of the 2017 charter when it comes to the interpretation of General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s 8-year premiership term.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270609-opposition-wants-constitutional-court-to-hear-from-more-than-just-2-experts-before-deciding-on-prayut’s-case/

 

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Flooding in Thailand was three times worse in 2011 compared to this year, space agency data

 

Daily News Thai Caption:Three times the difference

 

Daily News reported data from a Thai space agency based in Bangkok that showed flooding in Thailand to be three times less serious this August compared to August 2011 when the so called Great Flood hit Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270610-flooding-in-thailand-was-three-times-worse-in-2011-compared-to-this-year-space-agency-data/

 

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Bangchak announces 10 billion Baht investment plans to make aviation fuel from used cooking oil

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Bangckak Corporation Plc (BCP) said that it and its affiliate BBGI Plc along with Thanachok Oil Light Co., Ltd. signed a joint venture agreement to establish BSGF Company Limited to produce what it calls as ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel made from used cooking oil.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270613-bangchak-announces-10-billion-baht-investment-plans-to-make-aviation-fuel-from-used-cooking-oil/

 

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Kids left on school vans: New RTP chief orders a crackdown

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Crackdown on school vans

 

Following the death of a young child in Chonburi who it appears was somehow left all day on a school van the man who will become the new Royal Thai Police chief at the end of this month has done what the RTP always do after a tragedy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270614-kids-left-on-school-vans-new-rtp-chief-orders-a-crackdown/

 

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Creative Economy Agency empowers Thai creative business on the global stage

 

 

With the goal of taking Thailand’s creative industry to another level and having a greater impact on GDP, the new leadership of the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has unveiled a new vision and strategies that will elevate its role in promoting soft power.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270615-creative-economy-agency-empowers-thai-creative-business-on-the-global-stage/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Sep 1: 'Nutty' gets away with US$55 million! Bikes on pavements in Bangkok, Taiwan tensions

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270616-tim-newton-today-sep-1-nutty-gets-away-with-us55-million-bikes-on-pavements-in-bangkok-taiwan-tensions/

 

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Bangkok taxi-meters: Fares set to rise - taxi drivers jubilant after 8 year wait

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that taxi drivers are jubilant that the authorities will be raising rates for rides in taxi-meter cabs in the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270617-bangkok-taxi-meters-fares-set-to-rise-taxi-drivers-jubilant-after-8-year-wait/

 

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Coyote dancers strut their stuff in back of pick-up at Thai lady's funeral - it was her dying wish!

 

Sanook Thai  Caption: Coyotes in a pick-up at funeral - what do you think of the chassis?

 

Sanook reported from the funeral of a popular civil servant attached to the agricultural offices of the Nakhon Sri Thammarat provincial administration in southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270621-coyote-dancers-strut-their-stuff-in-back-of-pick-up-at-thai-ladys-funeral-it-was-her-dying-wish/

 

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Does Homegrown Vaccine Still Matter  
An Article by Silada Rojratanakiat

 

 

Inequity in vaccine distribution and protectionism drive Thailand to develop a homegrown vaccine. Producing homemade vaccines aims to achieve self-sufficiency, increase collaboration among research and development organizations, and boost national competency in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270624-does-homegrown-vaccine-still-matter/

 

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Cooking Gas, Power Prices Rise on Sept 1

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 1(TNA) – Energy prices rose on Sept 1 in accordance with a resolution of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270630-cooking-gas-power-prices-rise-on-sept-1/

 

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Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce believes 2022 GDP will grow by 3.3%
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (Thai CC) expressed its view that Thailand’s economy will be able to grow by 3.3% this year. This would be due to exports and an improved tourism scene. Meanwhile, it cautioned that the global economy and conflicts between superpowers need to be monitored.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270631-thai-chinese-chamber-of-commerce-believes-2022-gdp-will-grow-by-33/

 

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Authorities gathering details relevant to death of 7-year-old left inside school van for hours

by Namo Vananupong

 

    
CHONBURI (NNT) - The body of a 7-year-old who died after being left inside a school van for hours in Chonburi has been sent for autopsy. The National Institute for Child and Family Development (NICFD) indicated this incident involved the oldest victim to date. It called for the causes of the most recent tragedy to be examined.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270614-kids-left-on-school-vans-new-rtp-chief-orders-a-crackdown/?do=findComment&comment=17579504

 

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Meet the three expat ladies in Hua Hin competing in Mrs. National Universe beauty pageant
By Jonathan Fairfield

 

From a model who beat leukemia to the mother who is hoping to inspire her daughter, some of the Hua Hin based contestants taking part in an upcoming beauty pageant have stories that are both heartwarming and inspiring.

 

Hua Hin is set to be well represented at the Mrs. National Universe beauty pageant, with three local ladies competing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270632-meet-the-three-expat-ladies-in-hua-hin-competing-in-mrs-national-universe-beauty-pageant/

 

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Senator and caretaker PM Prawit’s brothers are summoned for signing off on a police appointment who allegedly tortured her maid

By Buranond Kijwatanachai

 

A senator and two younger brothers of caretaker Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan were summoned by a parliament committee for questioning regarding their role in the appointment of a female police corporal who allegedly tortured her female servant soldier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270633-senator-and-caretaker-pm-prawit’s-brothers-are-summoned-for-signing-off-on-a-police-appointment-who-allegedly-tortured-her-maid/