THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 26 September 2022

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How will life in Thailand change when the COVID state of emergency ends this month?

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

Thailand will officially lift its COVID-19 emergency decree at the end of this month, paving the way for millions of people to return to normal life. Let’s check out all the changes this move will bring.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272873-how-will-life-in-thailand-change-when-the-covid-state-of-emergency-ends-this-month/

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US and Thailand seeking a way for Biden to attend APEC meeting
 

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York on September 21, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

US President Joe Biden understands the importance of APEC, and both Thailand and the US are coordinating to find a way for the President to attend the leader’s meeting in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272875-us-and-thailand-seeking-a-way-for-biden-to-attend-apec-meeting/

 

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Government to lose ฿6bn revenue per year if student loans are interest free
 

(File) Deputy Government Spokesperson, Rachada Dhnadirek

The government will lose about 6 billion baht in revenue per year if students with loans from the student loan program are exempted from paying interest and fines, in case of default, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272876-government-to-lose-฿6bn-revenue-per-year-if-student-loans-are-interest-free/

 

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Myanmar Beauty Queen Says She’s Safe In Hands Of UN Officials
By Kocha Olarn and Heather Chen, CNN

 

A BEAUTY queen from Myanmar, who took refuge in Thailand after criticising her home country’s ruling military junta, has told CNN she is now “safe” in the hands of United Nations’ officials after facing threats of deportation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272877-myanmar-beauty-queen-says-she’s-safe-in-hands-of-un-officials/

 

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Minister Warns Activists Not To Move On Prayut Verdict Day
TNR Staff 

 

 

WITH THE Constitutional Court due to give its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight years in power maximumly provided by law next Friday September 30, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn urged activists to not make any moves on that day, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272878-minister-warns-activists-not-to-move-on-prayut-verdict-day/

 

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Gigantic Roadside Signs Featuring Prawit, His Party’s Logo Yet To Be Removed: Chonlanan
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN whether colossal vote-wooing signs spotted along the road in some provinces ostensibly featuring caretaker Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan will ever be removed at any time from now, commented Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew Saturday (Sept. 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272879-gigantic-roadside-signs-featuring-prawit-his-party’s-logo-yet-to-be-removed-chonlanan/

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Super Typhoon Noru Bringing Torrential Rain With Bangkok Not Spared
By Matichon and Reuters published by CNA

 

 

WITH Typhoon Noru (Karding) having turned into a super typhoon since last evening as it heads for the Philippines, the Thai Meteorological Department warned it will bring heavy to very heavy rain with strong winds during Sept. 28-30, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272881-super-typhoon-noru-bringing-torrential-rain-with-bangkok-not-spared/

 

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Opposition parties lose majority support since June although Paetongtarn Shinawatra still leads
by Joseph O' Connor

 

A National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) opinion poll published on Sunday, September 25th still shows the daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as the most popular choice for prime minister after the next General Election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272882-opposition-parties-lose-majority-support-since-june-although-paetongtarn-shinawatra-still-leads/

 

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Number of psychiatric patients suffering from marijuana use appears to be increasing after decriminalization, Thai psychiatric hospital reports
By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

Nakhon Sawan – The Nakhon Sawan Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital revealed on Friday, September 23rd, that an increasing number of psychiatric patients had been admitted due to recreational cannabis use after the plant was decriminalized in Thailand on June 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272883-number-of-psychiatric-patients-suffering-from-marijuana-use-appears-to-be-increasing-after-decriminalization-thai-psychiatric-hospital-reports/

 

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“Fight Club” on Pattaya Beach draws attention from tourists

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A fight club on Pattaya Beach last night drew plenty of attention from tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272884-“fight-club”-on-pattaya-beach-draws-attention-from-tourists/

 

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Omicron Booster and Pandemic-weary Thailand 
Article by Silada Rojratanakiat

 

 

Everything appears to be calm on the Covid front in Thailand. Even though the virus is still spreading, the number of weekly cases has dropped below 10,000, and the number of deaths last week was less than 100. Furthermore, the Thai Public Health Ministry has already declared that Covid-19 will be downgraded from a dangerous communicable disease to "communicable under surveillance" beginning October 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272886-omicron-booster-and-pandemic-weary-thailand/

 

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Thailand Reiterates Importance of Reforming Global Health Architecture
by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
NEW YORK (NNT) - Thailand has reiterated the importance of reforming the Global Health Architecture at the COVID-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) for Enhanced Partnership Ministerial Meeting in New York.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272887-thailand-reiterates-importance-of-reforming-global-health-architecture/

 

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Investigation Finds No Dangerous Contaminants From Factory Chemical Leak
Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have conducted an investigation into a chemical leak incident at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province to determine its impact on the environment. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) said no dangerous contaminants were detected in the air or soil around the incident site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272888-investigation-finds-no-dangerous-contaminants-from-factory-chemical-leak/

 

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Rakesh Saxena and the Thai banking scandal that triggered Asia’s financial crisis
By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

Once known as a “financial wizard”, Indian-born Rakesh Saxena now faces decades in jail for a Thai banking scandal that triggered the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272889-rakesh-saxena-and-the-thai-banking-scandal-that-triggered-asia’s-financial-crisis/

 

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Near-extinct crab species found in Wang Pong-Chon Daen reserve area
 

Image Credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced the discovery of a second near-extinct species of freshwater crab, officially named “Indochinamon Bhumibol” in the Wang Pong-Chon Daen no-hunting area in the northern province of Phetchabun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272890-near-extinct-crab-species-found-in-wang-pong-chon-daen-reserve-area/

 

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Phuket Governor says the island is prepared to protect tourists and ensure their safety during this upcoming high season
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Phuket is ready to ensure tourist’s safety even as the island welcomes more tourists in this upcoming high season during the next few months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272891-phuket-governor-says-the-island-is-prepared-to-protect-tourists-and-ensure-their-safety-during-this-upcoming-high-season/

 

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World Sports News - Monday 26 September by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272894-world-sports-news-monday-26-september-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday September 26 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272896-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-september-26-2022/

 

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Thai snooker ace Mink wins world mixed doubles title with Australian Neil Robertson

 

 

Thai female world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai added the world mixed doubles title earlier today when she won in Milton Keynes, England, with Australian Neil Robertson.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272897-thai-snooker-ace-mink-wins-world-mixed-doubles-title-with-australian-neil-robertson/

 

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70-year-old Australian man allegedly punched in the face by tourist after trying to stop a fight in Pattaya

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — A 70-year-old Australian man was allegedly punched in the face by an intoxicated tourist after trying to stop him from fighting with a motorcycle taxi rider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272903-70-year-old-australian-man-allegedly-punched-in-the-face-by-tourist-after-trying-to-stop-a-fight-in-pattaya/

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Thai Baht continues to weaken below 37.60 Baht/US$ as market awaits outcome of MPC to raise rates

By Narudon Daisachulshu

 

The Thai Baht continued its dip as the new week starts and Kasikorn Research Center has come out to say that it expects the Thai currency to slide to as low as 37.80 Baht to the US$ during the course of this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272906-thai-baht-continues-to-weaken-below-3760-bahtus-as-market-awaits-outcome-of-mpc-to-raise-rates/

 

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Thai teen Atthaya edges Kang for LPGA NW Arkansas trophy
 

Atthaya Thitikul holds her trophy after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Rogers, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Thailand’s golfer Atthaya Thitikul rolled in a birdie putt at the second playoff hole on Sunday to edge Danielle Kang and capture her second LPGA title at the NW Arkansas Championship.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272911-thai-teen-atthaya-edges-kang-for-lpga-nw-arkansas-trophy/

 

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Pattaya City Council urges Mayor to broaden legal operating zone for nightlife venues

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —The Pattaya City Council urged the mayor to broaden the legal operating zone for nightlife venues to include those outside the zone in order to cope with new possible legal opening hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272915-pattaya-city-council-urges-mayor-to-broaden-legal-operating-zone-for-nightlife-venues/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Sep 26: Bangkok open til midnight, moving the capital, US President a no-show at APEC 

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272916-tim-newton-today-sep-26-bangkok-open-til-midnight-moving-the-capital-us-president-a-no-show-at-apec/

 

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Pattaya mayor announces set prices and legal selling hours for beach services
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches announced set prices and legal selling hours for beach services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272917-pattaya-mayor-announces-set-prices-and-legal-selling-hours-for-beach-services/

 

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Officials inspect Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of possible reopening
By Online Reporter

 

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Officials have inspected the Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of its possible full reopening next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272918-officials-inspect-singkhorn-border-checkpoint-ahead-of-possible-reopening/

 

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Three foreign tourists rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Patong Lifeguard

 

Patong – Three female foreign tourists have been rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach at night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272920-three-foreign-tourists-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-a-rip-current-near-patong-beach/

 

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Phuket Governor orders continued monitoring after tremor felt from earthquake on Sumatra Island
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Governor has ordered close monitoring after earthquakes were reported on Sumatra Island with tremors felt in Phuket but no damages were reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272921-phuket-governor-orders-continued-monitoring-after-tremor-felt-from-earthquake-on-sumatra-island/

 

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Vegetarian Festival Starts in Bangkok’s Chinatown

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 26 (TNA) – The vegetarian festival started at the old Yaowarat market as most consumers understood the rising prices of vegetarian foods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272923-vegetarian-festival-starts-in-bangkok’s-chinatown/

 

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Pound slumps to all-time low against dollar
By Monica Miller & Peter Hoskins

 

 

The pound has fallen to a record low against the dollar as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272925-pound-slumps-to-all-time-low-against-dollar/