THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 October 2022

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Thai exports to Saudi Arabia increase by 15.9% in eight months

 

 

Thailand exported goods worth more than 43 billion baht to Saudi Arabia during the first eight months of this year, representing an increase of 15.9% year on year, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274551-thai-exports-to-saudi-arabia-increase-by-159-in-eight-months/

 

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PM Orders Intensified Firearm Control

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 12 (TNA) – The government is imposing measures to control firearms including behavioral criteria for gun owners and campaigning for quick drug rehabilitation to help addicts, according to the prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274552-pm-orders-intensified-firearm-control/

 

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Operators urged to limit road freight this long weekend

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A high volume of road traffic is expected this long weekend starting from Thursday. The Department of Land Transport is asking logistics firms to limit their operations during this period to help ease congestion on the road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274553-operators-urged-to-limit-road-freight-this-long-weekend/

 

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Cabinet mourns Nong Bua Lamphu attack victims

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha prior to a Cabinet meeting expressed his gratitude towards Their Majesties the King and Queen for their support for the families of victims of an attack in Nong Bua Lamphu Province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274554-cabinet-mourns-nong-bua-lamphu-attack-victims/

 

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Temperatures drop in upper regions; South sees more rainfall

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The weather in the upper regions of Thailand is starting to change from the rainy season to winter, with lower temperatures and less rain now being observed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274555-temperatures-drop-in-upper-regions-south-sees-more-rainfall/

 

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Commerce Ministry offers TikTok marketing workshop for community enterprises

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is now encouraging local businesses to market their products on TikTok, capitalizing on the video-sharing platform’s popularity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274556-commerce-ministry-offers-tiktok-marketing-workshop-for-community-enterprises/

 

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Warnings of possible flooding in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon

 

 

The National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has warned people living in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon provinces to brace for overflows from the Tha Chin River until Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274557-warnings-of-possible-flooding-in-suphan-buri-nakhon-pathom-and-samut-sakhon/

 

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Jomtien testing umbrella, vendor, and beach chair removal days monthly

 

 

Despite messages on Thai and Foreign social media recently many folks were caught off guard when they visited Jomtien Beach today, October 12th, to find no sign that umbrellas, beach chairs, or vendors ever existed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274558-jomtien-testing-umbrella-vendor-and-beach-chair-removal-days-monthly/

 

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Pattaya police crack down on illegal drugs and weapons

 

 

Over 33 pubgoers were reportedly caught on drugs during a Pattaya police crackdown on a nightlife venue today, October 12th. A pistol and illegal drugs were also found, according to police reports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274559-pattaya-police-crack-down-on-illegal-drugs-and-weapons/

 

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Columbia Pictures Aquaverse waterpark opens to the public

 

 

The Columbia Pictures Aquaverse waterpark finally arrived at Pattaya and is now open for business for the first day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274561-columbia-pictures-aquaverse-waterpark-opens-to-the-public/

 

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Pattaya police go through drug tests to set a good example for citizens and tourists

 

 

The Pattaya police force took self-drug tests at the police station to, according to them, show their integrity in performing their duties, establish trust, and set a good example for citizens and tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274562-pattaya-police-go-through-drug-tests-to-set-a-good-example-for-citizens-and-tourists/

 

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Thai government considers new measures on guns and narcotics abuse

 

 

The government plans to overhaul gun laws, to make it harder for people to acquire licensed firearms, to empower authorities to confiscate guns from people who are mentally unfit to own them and to grant amnesty and incentives for those in illegal possession of guns to surrender them to the authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274575-thai-government-considers-new-measures-on-guns-and-narcotics-abuse/

 

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Sedan crashes into rear of stationary truck in Chonburi, driver killed

 

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

 

A 40-year-old driver was killed instantly after his sedan rammed into the back of a stationary truck.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274577-sedan-crashes-into-rear-of-stationary-truck-in-chonburi-driver-killed/

 

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Thai Chamber of Commerce estimates 20-billion-baht in economic damage due to flash floods

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates an economic loss of more than 20 billion baht and a drop of GDP of 0.15 percent due to the continued flash floods in many areas across the country this month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274583-thai-chamber-of-commerce-estimates-20-billion-baht-in-economic-damage-due-to-flash-floods/

 

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Thai Public Health Minister urges public not to include marijuana in government’s plan to eradicate drug problems

 

PHOTO: PPTV

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday, October 12th, urged the public not to include marijuana legalization as a part of the government’s plan to eradicate the drug problems in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274584-thai-public-health-minister-urges-public-not-to-include-marijuana-in-government’s-plan-to-eradicate-drug-problems/

 

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