THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 19 November 2022

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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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Invitation: ASEAN NOW Expat Vlog Updates from across Thailand

We all have a message and insight that other expats who are readers with an interest in Thailand want to hear and ASEAN NOW has the platform to get these voices heard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278156-invitation-asean-now-expat-vlog-updates-from-across-thailand/

 

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Xi Did Not Shake Hands With Prayut ‘Because Of Covid Measures’
by TNR Staff 

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha extends his hand to Chinese President Xi Jinping who did not reciprocate. The Thai headline says, “Only avoiding Covid.”. Photo: Sanook.com

 

GOVERNMENT spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri stepped in to explain that Chinese President Xi Jinping did not shake hands with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha because he is avoiding doing so as part of strict Chinese Covid measures, Sanook.com said Friday afternoon (Nov. 18).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278270-xi-did-not-shake-hands-with-prayut-‘because-of-covid-measures’/

 

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Move Forward MP Slams Prayut Govt For Using Force Against Anti-Apec Protesters
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward Party MP-cum-spokesman Rangsiman Rome, right, and  protesters clashing with police, left. Photo: Matichon

 

MOVE FORWARD PARTY spokesman Rangsiman Rome today (Nov.18) condemned the government headed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for evidently perpetrating a “shameful” act in the eyes of the world community by using force to quell anti-Apec demonstrators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278272-move-forward-mp-slams-prayut-govt-for-using-force-against-anti-apec-protesters/

 

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FDA Warns Against Misleading Ad of Antiviral Nasal Spray

 

 

BANGKOK,  (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration found the advertisements of an antiviral nasal spray made a false claim that it could kill COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278273-fda-warns-against-misleading-ad-of-antiviral-nasal-spray/

 

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Thailand takes delivery of Textron T-6C turboprop trainers
By Mike Yeo
 

A rendering of the Textron T-6C with U.K. Royal Air Force roundel.

Melbourne, Australia – Thailand has taken delivery of its first Textron Aviation T-6C Texan II turboprop trainers, with the Southeast Asian nation planning to use them for training and as light-armed aircraft

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278274-thailand-takes-delivery-of-textron-t-6c-turboprop-trainers/

 

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118 leatherback turtle eggs found on Phang Nga Beach
By Goongnang Suksawat 

 

 

Phang Nga – In total, 118 leatherback sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in Phang Nga, north of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278275-118-leatherback-turtle-eggs-found-on-phang-nga-beach/

 

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‘Dark business’: Thailand braces for World Cup gambling frenzy
Thais are expected to wager up to $1.6bn on football matches during the Qatar World Cup

 

By Vijitra Duangdee

SOURCE: AL JAZEERA

 

Thailand is expecting a surge in gambling during the Qatar World Cup [Courtesy of Vijitra Duangdee]
 

Bangkok, Thailand – Every 15 minutes, a small crowd gathers at a shack in a Bangkok market to wait for the numbers to be drawn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278276-‘dark-business’-thailand-braces-for-world-cup-gambling-frenzy/

 

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Vice President Harris Announces New Initiatives to Strengthen U.S.-Thailand Alliance and to Support Mekong Sub-Region

 

THE WHITE HOUSE

Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to Thailand is strengthening the U.S.-Thailand strategic partnership and alliance for many years to come.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278290-vice-president-harris-announces-new-initiatives-to-strengthen-us-thailand-alliance-and-to-support-mekong-sub-region/

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Thailand: Russia-Ukraine tensions spill over to APEC
by David Hutt

 

As tensions simmer between Russians and Ukrainians living in Thailand, Bangkok's efforts to appease Moscow and encourage tourism from Russia have failed to win Vladimir Putin's attendance at the APEC summit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278292-thailand-russia-ukraine-tensions-spill-over-to-apec/

 

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9 concerts in 9 days: Major music festival is underway in Pak Nam Pran
By Online Reporter 

 

 

A huge music festival, which sees a total of nine concerts taking place over nine days, is underway in Pak Nam Pran.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278293-9-concerts-in-9-days-major-music-festival-is-underway-in-pak-nam-pran/

 

 

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Spouses of APEC leaders visit Ayutthaya and view Thai art and craft masterpieces
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Spouses of APEC leaders have visited Ayutthaya province and observed masterpieces of Thai arts and crafts at the Arts of the Kingdom museum. The development presented Thailand with another opportunity to present its capacity in arts and crafts to the global community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278294-spouses-of-apec-leaders-visit-ayutthaya-and-view-thai-art-and-craft-masterpieces/

 

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Royal audience for APEC leaders
 

 

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand granted an audience to APEC leaders last evening (Friday), in the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall of the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278295-royal-audience-for-apec-leaders/

 

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US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors

 

 

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The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278296-us-to-help-thailand-develop-small-nuclear-reactors/

 

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Chiang Mai abuzz with events and activities this weekend

 

 

Chiang Mai will be full of events and activities today (Saturday) and tomorrow, especially its shopping and walking streets, with police advising motorists to expect congested traffic and the closure of some roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278298-chiang-mai-abuzz-with-events-and-activities-this-weekend/

 

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Thailand appoints 1st Muslim woman governor in troubled south
Appointment of Pateemoh Sadeeyamu, 57, as governor of southern Pattani province may help end conflict, believe observers

 

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

 

@ Patimah Sadeeyamu/ Facebook

 

Thailand has appointed the first Muslim woman governor, a sign of “improvement of Muslim women in politics,” according to observers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278299-thailand-appoints-1st-muslim-woman-governor-in-troubled-south/

 

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Thai PM Meets Saudi Crown Prince at APEC 2022 in Bangkok
by Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Bangkok on Friday (18 Nov), signing agreements to expand diplomatic relations that were restored this year after more than three decades of downgraded ties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278300-thai-pm-meets-saudi-crown-prince-at-apec-2022-in-bangkok/

 

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