THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 November 2022

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Police search for woman seen last month in Narathiwat in car bomb vehicle

 

 

Thai police have been trying to locate a woman who was seen driving the pickup truck used as a car bomb yesterday (Tuesday), which passed through a police checkpoint in Lamphu sub-district of Narathiwat’s Mueang district on October 6th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278651-police-search-for-woman-seen-last-month-in-narathiwat-in-car-bomb-vehicle/

 

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Violent protests cast a shadow over Thailand’s successful hosting of APEC Summit

 

 

The Prayut Chan-o-cha government managed to secure endorsement for its ambitious Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) agenda at the conclusion of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, but street violence during anti-government protests severely damaged Thailand’s international credibility for lacking people participation in the event.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278652-violent-protests-cast-a-shadow-over-thailand’s-successful-hosting-of-apec-summit/

 

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Anti-Gambling Operations Stepped Up for World Cup Season

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Police have launched a campaign to suppress football gambling during the FIFA World Cup season, warning that young people are particularly susceptible to engaging in online gambling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278653-anti-gambling-operations-stepped-up-for-world-cup-season/

 

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School Campuses Reminded to Prohibit World Cup Gambling

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Several organizations are stepping up measures to prevent football betting this World Cup season. The Ministry of Education has instructed schools to ensure there are no gambling activities on campus, while also hoping this sports season will inspire students.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278653-anti-gambling-operations-stepped-up-for-world-cup-season/?do=findComment&comment=17744362

 

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Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit Marks Important Milestone

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to Thailand during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) has marked a major milestone in the restoration of Thai-Saudi diplomatic ties. He was the first Saudi royal to officially visit Thailand in over 30 years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278654-saudi-crown-prince’s-visit-marks-important-milestone/

 

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Tourism Seminar Strengthens Thai-Japanese Cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan recently cooperated to host the “Japan-Thailand Tourism Seminar: Embark upon a new adventure, Discover new treasures” event in Bangkok, which concluded on November 19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278655-tourism-seminar-strengthens-thai-japanese-cooperation/

 

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Icon NOW: Capturing Real Moments with a Thai Documentarian

 

 

What’s in an icon? As part of Thailand NOW’s mission to share authentic insights into all things Thai, we’re spotlighting iconic individuals who have not only excelled in their respective areas, but influenced the complex tapestry of Thailand as it exists today and, in doing so, inspire us to be a part of the fabric of Thai society.

 

Full Story: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/icon-now-capturing-real-moments-with-a-thai-documentarian/

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Doctors, Nurses Deserve Overtime Rise: Public Health Minister

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 23 (TNA) – Doctors and nurses deserved an increase in their overtime because they had heavy work loads and their overtime had been unchanged for 13 years, said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278657-doctors-nurses-deserve-overtime-rise-public-health-minister/

 

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PM Pleased with NESDC’s Thai Economic Growth Projection of 3.2% in 2022

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 22 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with Thailand’s economic performance for the 3rd quarter of 2022, which expanded by 4.5%, a continuous growth from the 1st and 2nd quarter of the same year at 2.3% and 2.5% respectively, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278658-pm-pleased-with-nesdc’s-thai-economic-growth-projection-of-32-in-2022/

 

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Thai researchers file official document to show support of passing draft cannabis bill

 

 

More than 5,000 Thai researchers have filed an official document to show full support of the draft cannabis bill to be used for medical purposes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278660-thai-researchers-file-official-document-to-show-support-of-passing-draft-cannabis-bill/

 

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Additional air quality monitoring stations to be set up in Chiang Mai

 

 

Two air quality monitoring stations will be set up, in addition to the existing four in Chiang Mai province, to monitor smoke and dust from forest fires, which are expected to begin sooner than in previous years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278661-additional-air-quality-monitoring-stations-to-be-set-up-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Chinese businessman surrenders to Thai police to face drugs charges

 

 

A Chinese businessman, who is suspected of being involved in “grey business” in Thailand, surrendered to the Thai police, at the Police Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway today (Wednesday), to acknowledge charges filed against him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278663-chinese-businessman-surrenders-to-thai-police-to-face-drugs-charges/

 

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Migrant drug smugglers arrested with 1.6 million pills of meth in Kamphaeng Phet

 

 

Narcotic suppression officials arrested five drug smugglers who tried to transport to Bangkok from Chiang Rai province a large load of 1.6 million methamphetamine pills today, November 23rd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278664-migrant-drug-smugglers-arrested-with-16-million-pills-of-meth-in-kamphaeng-phet/

 

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Thai researchers win prizes at Seoul International Invention Fair 2022

 

 

Thai researchers and innovators shone at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2022 (SIIF) by winning two grand and three special prizes, Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278686-thai-researchers-win-prizes-at-seoul-international-invention-fair-2022/

 

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Charter Court rules Bill amending Political Parties Act constitutional

 

 

The 9 judges of the Thai Constitutional Court has ruled unanimously that a Bill to amend the Political Parties Act is constitutional.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278687-charter-court-rules-bill-amending-political-parties-act-constitutional/

 

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Large amount of illegal narcotics seized at border checkpoint in Nong Khai

 

 

Thai police and customs officials arrested a truck driver and seized illegal narcotics, worth about 100 million baht hidden in oil drums, at a border checkpoint in the north-eastern province of Nong Khai today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278690-large-amount-of-illegal-narcotics-seized-at-border-checkpoint-in-nong-khai /

 

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