THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 27 September 2022

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Nong Samo Hospital reveals at least one million people a year get bitten by dogs

 

Nong Samo Hospital in Pong held a seminar on rabies after statistics showed that at least one million people a year got bitten by dogs in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272963-nong-samo-hospital-reveals-at-least-one-million-people-a-year-get-bitten-by-dogs/

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Bangkok takes precautions ahead of arrival of tropical storm Noru this Thursday

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has taken steps, including draining water out of canals in and around the city and procuring 2.5 million sandbags to reinforce flood walls, to brace for heavy rain and possible waterway overflows induced by tropical storm Noru, which is expected to hit some north-eastern provinces this Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272960-bangkok-takes-precautions-ahead-of-arrival-of-tropical-storm-noru-this-thursday/

 

 

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Health Ministry to Stop Reporting Daily COVID Cases on Oct 1

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Public Health Ministry will stop its daily reports on new COVID-19 cases and fatalities related to the disease on Oct 1 when COVID-19 will be defined as a communicable disease under surveillance instead of a dangerous communicable. disease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272987-health-ministry-to-stop-reporting-daily-covid-cases-on-oct-1/

 

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Choppy waters for the economy as central bank tries to cling to its benign interest rate policy
by Joseph O' Connor

 

On Monday, speaking at a forum in Bangkok, Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput of the Bank of Thailand highlighted the kingdom’s sky-high household debt level which he told his audience stood at 88% of GDP at the end of June or approximately ฿15 trillion. The bank had been planning two further rate hikes of 25 basis points this year, one on Wednesday and the other at the end of November but the pressure is mounting for a heftier rate rise to prop up the falling baht as the gap between interest rates in the United States and Thailand has widened substantially in the last few months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272988-choppy-waters-for-the-economy-as-central-bank-tries-to-cling-to-its-benign-interest-rate-policy/

 

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3 Laotian Women Die As Van Slams Into Truck In Rayong
TNR Staff

 

 

A VAN carrying 14 Laotians rammed into a 10-wheel truck that had stopped at a red light in Klaeng district of Rayong province at 3 a.m. Monday morning (Jan. 26) killing three women from the neighbouring country, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272989-3-laotian-women-die-as-van-slams-into-truck-in-rayong/

 

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Petchabun Provincial Head Faces Election Ban Over Latest Prawit Billboard 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE HEAD OF A PROVINCIAL administration endorsed by caretaker Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan in his planned contest for MP might probably be banned from running due to the way in which he has advertised himself.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272990-petchabun-provincial-head-faces-election-ban-over-latest-prawit-billboard/

 

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Two Thai suspects arrested at Chiang Mai Railway Station for reportedly carrying thousands of methamphetamine pills in luggage
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Chiang Mai – Two Thai nationals were arrested at Chiang Mai Railway Station on Monday, September 26th, after reportedly carrying a total of 200,000 methamphetamine tablets in their luggage while departing for the central region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272991-two-thai-suspects-arrested-at-chiang-mai-railway-station-for-reportedly-carrying-thousands-of-methamphetamine-pills-in-luggage/

 

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New Banksy exhibition coming to Bangkok – without his consent
By Online Reporter

 

 

Banksy and controversy go hand in hand but a new exhibition due to be held in Bangkok is controversial for reasons you might not expect

 

For anyone visiting Bangkok between October and the end of the year, a new exhibition showcases the work of Banksy, regarded by many as the world’s greatest graffiti artist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272992-new-banksy-exhibition-coming-to-bangkok-–-without-his-consent/

 

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Chadchart: Rain Has Doubled Over 30 Years With Super Typhoon Moving In
TNR Staff 

 

 

BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said at a meeting today (Sept. 26) that the amount of rain Bangkok received so far this month without Super Typhoon Noru having arrived is very high, being double the amount that fell in the same period 30 years ago, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/26/chadchart-rain-has-doubled-over-30-years-with-super-typhoon-moving-in/

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Committee meets to address issues of human and elephant conflicts in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter

 

An encounter between an elephant and a motorist in Hua Hin. File photo

A committee of wildlife and conservation experts have held a meeting aimed at addressing what officials say is a growing problem of human and elephant conflicts in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272993-committee-meets-to-address-issues-of-human-and-elephant-conflicts-in-hua-hin/

 

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Thai exports expanded by 7.5% in August and 11% for the first 8 months of 2022

By Erich Parpart

 

Exports expanded by 7.5% in August, representing 18 months of consecutive expansion, the commerce ministry said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272995-thai-exports-expanded-by-75-in-august-and-11-for-the-first-8-months-of-2022/

 

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Phuket vegetarian festival officially begins
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Phuket Vegetarian festival has officially begun in which the Thai Public Health Minister joined in a ceremony to launch the event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272996-phuket-vegetarian-festival-officially-begins/

 

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World Sports News - Tuesday 27 September by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272998-world-sports-news-tuesday-27-september-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday September 27 2022

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273003-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-september-27-2022/

 

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Lure of high yields, lax regulators behind Ponzi scams

 

 

More than 13,000 victims are estimated to have suffered losses of several billion baht as a result of the latest alleged Ponzi scheme, under the name Forex 3D, supposedly engaged in forex trading. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273007-lure-of-high-yields-lax-regulators-behind-ponzi-scams/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Sep 27: Typhoon Noru heading towards Thailand, beauty queen granted asylum

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273009-tim-newton-today-sep-27-typhoon-noru-heading-towards-thailand-beauty-queen-granted-asylum/

 

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Thailand sets US$46.2 billion tourism revenue target for 2023
By TTG Asia

 

The bulk of the Thai government’s tourism revenue target will come from international visitors

 

The Thai government has set the tourism revenue target for 2023 at 1.73 billion baht (US$46.2 billion) – 80 per cent of what the Kingdom achieved in 2019, reported The Bangkok Post.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273015-thailand-sets-us462-billion-tourism-revenue-target-for-2023/

 

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Myanmar beauty queen granted asylum in Canada
 

(FILES) This file handout photo taken on March 24, 2021 and released by the Miss Grand International beauty pageant on March 25, 2021 shows Miss Grand International contestant Han Lay taking part in the national costume part of the contest in Bangkok.

Myanmar’s former beauty queen and an anti-junta activist, Thaw Nandar Aung, aka “Han Lay”, who has been stranded in Thailand due to immigration difficulties, has finally been granted asylum in Canada.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273019-myanmar-beauty-queen-granted-asylum-in-canada/

 

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Weather warning: Typhoon Noru to affect Prachuap, Phetchaburi on Sept 29-30
By Online Reporter 

 

Rain clouds at Khao Takiab, Hua Hin. File photo

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273023-weather-warning-typhoon-noru-to-affect-prachuap-phetchaburi-on-sept-29-30/

 

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230 More Pumps Installed in Northeast to Cope with Storm Noru

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 27 (TNA) – The irrigation chief ordered the installation of 230 more propeller pumps in Chi and Mun river basins to speed up discharges into the Mekong River ahead of the Storm Noru that was expected to reach the country in the morning of Sept. 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273025-230-more-pumps-installed-in-northeast-to-cope-with-storm-noru/

 

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Truck collides with power pole in Sri Racha, two women and one man seriously injured
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Sri Racha — Two women and one man were seriously injured after their truck collided with a power pole in Sri Racha during yesterday’s downpour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273026-truck-collides-with-power-pole-in-sri-racha-two-women-and-one-man-seriously-injured/

 

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Pattaya Loma Run on the Beach deemed as a major success despite poor weather
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya — The charity run, “Loma Run on the Beach,” officially wrapped up yesterday, September 25th, with thousands of runners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273027-pattaya-loma-run-on-the-beach-deemed-as-a-major-success-despite-poor-weather/

 

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Meatfest event to take place in Pattaya from October 29th to 30th
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Meatfest Thailand

Pattaya — Thailand’s first ever BBQ & music festival, “Meatfest,” will arrive in Pattaya in October 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273028-meatfest-event-to-take-place-in-pattaya-from-october-29th-to-30th/

 

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Thailand targets becoming next “food-tech silicon valley” to bolster Asian food security

 

 

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) in Thailand is pushing for Bangkok to become the “food-tech silicon valley.” The agency has invested in food-tech start-ups in the area as a part of its “Space-F” project. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273031-thailand-targets-becoming-next-“food-tech-silicon-valley”-to-bolster-asian-food-security/

 

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Thailand legalizes abortion for women who are up to 20-weeks pregnant effective Oct. 26

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand today announced that pregnant women who are between 12-20 weeks into their pregnancy could seek an abortion legally after having consulted with their doctors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273032-thailand-legalizes-abortion-for-women-who-are-up-to-20-weeks-pregnant-effective-oct-26/

 

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Hua Hin Food Fest 2022 takes place this weekend
By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin’s food festival is returning this weekend with scores of food and drinks vendors, restaurants and live entertainment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273034-hua-hin-food-fest-2022-takes-place-this-weekend/

 

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EC announces dos and don’ts for parties, candidates and ministers in next 180 days

 

 

Thailand’s Election Commission announced a set of strict rules today (Tuesday) defining what political parties, potential election candidates and holders of political offices can and cannot do during the 180-days between now and March 23rd, 2023, when the 4-year term of the House of Representatives is due to expire.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273045-ec-announces-dos-and-don’ts-for-parties-candidates-and-ministers-in-next-180-days/

 

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Chi and Mun river basins will be worst affected by tropical storm Noru

 

 

Chi and Mun river basins in the north-east of Thailand will suffer the worst effects of tropical storm Noru, which is expected to hit the region this Thursday, although the amount of rainfall may not be as much as that caused by two previous storms, Noul in September 2020 and Dianmu last September.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273047-chi-and-mun-river-basins-will-be-worst-affected-by-tropical-storm-noru/

 

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Thai Foreign Minister Says World Leaders Can Resolve Ukrainian Crisis at Meetings

 

 

NEW YORK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has said all parties to the conflict in Ukraine can convene in Southeast Asia in November during three major international events to jointly resolve the crisis in Ukraine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273048-thai-foreign-minister-says-world-leaders-can-resolve-ukrainian-crisis-at-meetings/

 

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Will the gentle approach rid Thailand of its drug problem?

 

 

Drug addicts sometimes commit shocking crimes in their quest for a fix, even attacking their own family members. In some cases, parents push for the arrest of their drug-crazed children and in the worst scenarios have even pulled the trigger in self-defense.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273061-will-the-gentle-approach-rid-thailand-of-its-drug-problem/