THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 September 2022

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Mrs. National Universe 2022 Crowned in Bangkok

 

 

After a two year Covid hiatus, the second edition of Mrs. National Universe took place in Bangkok from September 11th to the 14th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272262-mrs-national-universe-2022-crowned-in-bangkok/

 

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Super Poll: Flooding survey reveals nearly half of all Thais satisfied with Prawit's performance

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Satisfied with govt leader's handling of flooding

 

As part of a survey about the recent floods Super Poll asked Thais if they were satisfied with the performance of Prawit Wongsuwan, the acting PM.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272264-super-poll-flooding-survey-reveals-nearly-half-of-all-thais-satisfied-with-prawits-performance/

 

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Derelict department store in Banglamphu set for new "tourism" lease on life 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Bangkokians could now be happy that they have a new tourist attraction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272266-derelict-department-store-in-banglamphu-set-for-new-tourism-lease-on-life/

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Tourists Urged to Report Unwilling Taxi Drivers

by Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourist Police Bureau has advised passengers rejected by taxi drivers to take photos of their license numbers and report them through the bureau’s 1155 hotline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272237-tourist-police-chief-acts-to-help-thai-tourism-tells-cabbies-to-get-professional-and-stop-refusing-fares/?do=findComment&comment=17614318

 

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Thailand to Ban Plastic Scrap Imports by 2025
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

 
BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has affirmed its plan to prohibit plastic scrap imports by 2025, with the ban to be implemented in stages over the next three years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272267-thailand-to-ban-plastic-scrap-imports-by-2025/

 

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Drowning cases in Thailand: Most are children under 15

 

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INN reported on data from the Department of Disease Control of Thailand about drowning related incidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272269-drowning-cases-in-thailand-most-are-children-under-15/

 

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Back-up called as python kills goat and tries to flee the scene!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that a man called Pareuhat Pinthong, 45, called rescue services after a large python tried to swallow a one year old white goat at a house in Muang district of Saraburi, central Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272271-back-up-called-as-python-kills-goat-and-tries-to-flee-the-scene/

 

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NGOs Launch Thai Language Program for Migrant Workers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bangkok and neighboring provinces are initiating a program to develop Thai language and computer literacy skills among migrant workers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272295-ngos-launch-thai-language-program-for-migrant-workers/

 

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Thailand Joins 77th UNGA in NYC

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has joined the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) in New York City as part of its post-pandemic rebuilding efforts, with the aim of promoting its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272296-thailand-joins-77th-unga-in-nyc/

 

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Thai boy wins 2022 FIA Karting World Championship in Italy

 

 

13-year-old Enzo Tarnvanichkul became the first Thai national to win the 2022 FIA Karting World Championship in the OK Junior class (aged 12-14) at the Sarno circuit in Napoli, Italy, on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272298-thai-boy-wins-2022-fia-karting-world-championship-in-italy/

 

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43 tonnes of smuggled pork seized in three months by Thai customs officials

 

 

Thai customs officials have seized more than 43 tonnes of smuggled pork, worth about 8.9 million baht, during the past three months, including about 35 tonnes in September alone, according to Patchara Anuntasilpa, director-general of the Customs Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272299-43-tonnes-of-smuggled-pork-seized-in-three-months-by-thai-customs-officials/

 

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Renowned dragon boat racers will hold competition in Pattaya

 

PHOTO: International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF)

 

The organizers of the world-renowned dragon boat competition, “World Dragon Boat Racing Championships,” said they would hold their 2023 competition in Pattaya instead of Hong Kong due to the latter’s stringent Covid-19 regulations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272300-renowned-dragon-boat-racers-will-hold-competition-in-pattaya/

 

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Pattaya Music on the Beach wraps up with excellent marching band competitions

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

 

Over six school marching bands from various provinces participated in “Music on the Beach 2022,” which came to an official conclusion on Pattaya Beach yesterday, September 18.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272301-pattaya-music-on-the-beach-wraps-up-with-excellent-marching-band-competitions/

 

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Two Kuwaiti men arrested in Bangkok’s Soi Nana for reportedly attacking Thai woman

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

Two Kuwaiti men were arrested at Soi Nana of Bangkok on Saturday, September 17th, after reportedly attacking a Thai woman and stabbing a citizen who attempted to stop the fight.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272302-two-kuwaiti-men-arrested-in-bangkok’s-soi-nana-for-reportedly-attacking-thai-woman/

 

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Thai Ambassador to Attend Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai ambassador to the United Kingdom will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272316-thai-ambassador-to-attend-funeral-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/

 

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Medical staffs sign their names to demand to immediately shut down liberalization of marijuana use

 

 

A total of 1,363 medical doctors and staff on Monday, September 19th, have signed their names to demand the Ministry of Health to immediately shut down the liberalization of marijuana use in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272317-medical-staffs-sign-their-names-to-demand-to-immediately-shut-down-liberalization-of-marijuana-use/

 

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Thailand decreases Monkeypox surveillance level after average of only two infections a month were found

 

 

Thailand has lowered its level of Monkeypox surveillance after the average patient rate has decreased to two patients per month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272324-thailand-decreases-monkeypox-surveillance-level-after-average-of-only-two-infections-a-month-were-found/

 

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Three adult suspects who reportedly beat 14-year-old boy to death go through re-enactment in Chonburi

 

 

The three adult suspects who reportedly stomped a 14-year-old boy to his death over a theft accusation went through a reenactment today, September 19th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272232-police-search-for-teenagers-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-death-over-theft-accusations-in-banglamung/?do=findComment&comment=17615260

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 20 September 2022
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