THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 18 November 2022

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Woman in "miracle escape" - all this damage because of a snake

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Photharam police in the central province of Ratchaburi were called after a woman flipped her Honda while making a U-turn on the Petchkasem Highway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278211-woman-in-miracle-escape-all-this-damage-because-of-a-snake/

 

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At least 25 protesters arrested, others injured in clashes in Bangkok

 

 

At least 25 protesters were taken into police custody this morning (Friday), following clashes with riot-control police on Din Sor Road, near the Democracy Monument, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278230-at-least-25-protesters-arrested-others-injured-in-clashes-in-bangkok/

 

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Thai PM opens APEC Summit calling for balance, inclusivity and sustainable growth

 

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha opened the summit of APEC leaders today (Friday) with a call for balance, inclusivity and sustainable growth for countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as envisaged in Thailand’s Bangkok Goals for a Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278231-thai-pm-opens-apec-summit-calling-for-balance-inclusivity-and-sustainable-growth/

 

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Hope for APEC on sustainable development goals

 

Farmers harvest rice in a paddy field in Thailand’s southern province of Naratahiwat on February 18, 2021. (Photo by Madaree TOHLALA / AFP)

 

Sustainable development has been a feature of most global summits, including APEC. As the host economy this year, Thailand included the bio-circular-green economy on the agenda. What remains a concern for many people, however, is whether sustainable development schemes are inclusive enough and whether they consider different aspects of society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278232-hope-for-apec-on-sustainable-development-goals/

 

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33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting Concludes

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) came to an end after a full day of deliberation and discussion between APEC Ministers on how to move forward with economic issues and draw on COVID-19 to set a course for the region’s economic recovery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278233-33rd-apec-ministerial-meeting-concludes/

 

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World leaders attend APEC CEO Summit 2022

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - APEC leaders, business leaders, and policymakers participated in the 2022 APEC CEO Summit. Many topics are being discussed to address the ongoing economic challenges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278234-world-leaders-attend-apec-ceo-summit-2022/

 

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French Leader shows vision of “NAVIGATING A TURBULENT WORLD” at APEC CEO Summit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, today attended the APEC CEO Summit in Thailand. He urged countries to re-embrace international rules and multilateralism for global peace and stability.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278237-french-leader-shows-vision-of-“navigating-a-turbulent-world”-at-apec-ceo-summit/

 

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Thailand, Australia ink economic MoU

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai and Australian officials have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening the economic relations between both countries, pushing forward trade and investment among other cooperative frameworks that include sustainability and a green economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278249-thailand-australia-ink-economic-mou/

 

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Thailand, U.S. reaffirm strategic partnership

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and the United States have reaffirmed their strategic alliance and partnership, as high-ranking officials from both countries meet again for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278250-thailand-us-reaffirm-strategic-partnership/

 

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Thailand praised for excellent hosting of APEC

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has received compliments from the APEC Secretariat for it’s excellent hosting of APEC related meetings this year, which is something the country is taking as a positive push for its international image and affairs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278251-thailand-praised-for-excellent-hosting-of-apec/

 

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PM Sees APEC’s Roles in Promoting Free Trade

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 18 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met leaders of Asia-Pacific economies and distinguished guests and shared his strong belief that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation was an effective mechanism to promote genuinely free trade.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278252-pm-sees-apec’s-roles-in-promoting-free-trade/

 

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Body of unidentified foreigner found floating off Sattahip beach

 

PHOTO: Pop Phikhat Chayfang

 

A body of an unidentified foreigner was recovered off a Sattahip beach Thursday, November 17th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278253-body-of-unidentified-foreigner-found-floating-off-sattahip-beach/

 

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Protesters disperse from Bangkok’s Lan Khon Mueang Town Square

 

 

Protesters at Lan Khon Mueang Town Square packed their belongings and dispersed this afternoon (Friday), after their attempt to march to the APEC meeting at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre was blocked by police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278258-protesters-disperse-from-bangkok’s-lan-khon-mueang-town-square/

 

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Sales of Pon Yang Kham beef spike after being served at APEC Summit

 

 

Pon Yang Kham beef, from breeding cooperatives in Thailand’s Sakhon Nakhon province, is selling well after it was selected for a dish served to APEC leaders at a gala dinner last night at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278260-sales-of-pon-yang-kham-beef-spike-after-being-served-at-apec-summit/

 

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List of closed roads to watch out for during Pattaya International Fireworks Festival

 

 

The following is the list of roads that will be closed to facilitate the upcoming “Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2022″ on November 25th to 26th, 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278261-list-of-closed-roads-to-watch-out-for-during-pattaya-international-fireworks-festival/

 

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