THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 24 November 2022

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Doctors, Nurses Deserve Overtime Rise: Public Health Minister

 

BANGKOK, (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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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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Fifa Threatens To Cut Off Live World Cup Broadcast Over Infringement
by TNR Staff 

 

Thais watching a World Cup match. Photo: Matichon

 

THE Fédération Internationale de Football Association  (Fifa) today (Nov. 23) threatened to cut off the live broadcast of World Cup 2022 knockout stage matches that begins on Dec. 3.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278696-fifa-threatens-to-cut-off-live-world-cup-broadcast-over-infringement/

 

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Prayut Intends To Rule With Current Govt Till March
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha intends to keep running the country with the current coalition government until March, according to a highly-placed source at Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278698-prayut-intends-to-rule-with-current-govt-till-march/

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Koh Samui Tourism Body Asks For More Flights During High Season
by TNR Staff 

 

Koh Samui sunset. Photo: Steve Jurvetson (CC BY 2.0)

 

AMID fears of losing business opportunity during the high season that starts next month, Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association called for increased local and international flights to meet the needs of foreign tourists eager to travel to the resort island, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Nov. 23).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278699-koh-samui-tourism-body-asks-for-more-flights-during-high-season/

 

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Genting Dream cruise liner arrives in Patong for the first time
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – The Genting Dream cruise liner has arrived in Patong for the first time from Singapore and Malaysia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278700-genting-dream-cruise-liner-arrives-in-patong-for-the-first-time/

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Pattaya Car on the Beach to hit the city on December 17th
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya City is planning to organize the flashy Pattaya Car on the Beach Show 2022 at Bali Hai Pier next month on December 17th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278701-pattaya-car-on-the-beach-to-hit-the-city-on-december-17th/

 

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Thai man gets crushed by his modified pickup truck while test driving on Pattaya Road
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A 38-year-old Thai car mechanic was crushed to death while test-driving his customer’s modified pickup truck on a Pattaya road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278702-thai-man-gets-crushed-by-his-modified-pickup-truck-while-test-driving-on-pattaya-road/

 

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Thailand’s Pot Boosters Battle Bid to Delegalize Cannabis
by Zsombor Peter

 

Chokwan Chopaka of the People's Network for Cannabis Legislation in Thailand hands out free samples at a rally in Bangkok, Nov. 22, 2022.
 

BANGKOK — Five months after Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis, boosters of the hot-button herb are fighting to keep it that way amid mounting calls to re-list the plant as a narcotic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278703-thailand’s-pot-boosters-battle-bid-to-delegalize-cannabis/

 

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World Sports News - Thursday 24 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278708-world-sports-news-thursday-24-november-by-chili-radio/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday November 24 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278709-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-november-24-2022/

 

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Cannabis flowers become controlled herb - smoking rooms hit but little else changes

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

An official announcement was, as expected, made yesterday in the Government Gazette effective immediately in the ongoing marijuana debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278715-cannabis-flowers-become-controlled-herb-smoking-rooms-hit-but-little-else-changes/

 

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Tourists scream as croc show ends in experienced trainer being bitten

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Loud screams!

 

Daily News reported that a crocodile trainer was bitten on the right hand in full view of startled tourists at a show in Beung Boraphet, Muang district of Nakhon Sawan, northern Thailand yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278719-tourists-scream-as-croc-show-ends-in-experienced-trainer-being-bitten/

 

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Drunk painter admits ATM attack in south - lost his rag when there was no money in his account

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Angry when there was no money in his account

 

We've all been there. We expect money to be in our accounts from a job but the ATM says no!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278722-drunk-painter-admits-atm-attack-in-south-lost-his-rag-when-there-was-no-money-in-his-account/

 

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Thai police ensnare Myanmar wife murderer with a little bit of trickery

 

Daily News Thai Caption: (Nabbed) by trickery

 

Daily News reported that a man from Myanmar who murdered his wife and fled the scene was ensnared after the Thai police employed a trick.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278724-thai-police-ensnare-myanmar-wife-murderer-with-a-little-bit-of-trickery/

 

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Southern tattooist turns to painting after Covid vaccine booster leaves her badly handicapped

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Poison vaccine

 

Daily News reported on a TikTok post by a relative of a well known former tattooist in Chumphon, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278728-southern-tattooist-turns-to-painting-after-covid-vaccine-booster-leaves-her-badly-handicapped/

 

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NE hospital issues short skirt ban for nurses - multiple rules to create "trust"

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Trustworthiness?

 

Daily News reported that comments online by Thais went ballistic after a post by a hospital in the North East about dress codes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278732-ne-hospital-issues-short-skirt-ban-for-nurses-multiple-rules-to-create-trust/

 

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Thai medical tourism sector is roaring back from Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say
By Veena Thoopkrajae 

 

 

With Covid-era travel restrictions now relaxed, Thailand is once again underlining its reputation in the medical field by drawing in visitors wanting to benefit from the country’s natural attractions while also taking care of their medical problems. But while visitors are returning, analysts predict the industry will not rebound significantly until 2023 when touristnumbers really pick up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278734-thai-medical-tourism-sector-is-roaring-back-from-covid-19-pandemic-analysts-say/

 

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Kaka goes gaga! Famous Thai racer drives mate's Ferrari into a tree in downtown Bangkok

 

Sanook Thai Captiom (colloquial!): A loss of face...or what?

 

Sanook reported on an accident that occurred on Pahonyothin Road yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278736-kaka-goes-gaga-famous-thai-racer-drives-mates-ferrari-into-a-tree-in-downtown-bangkok/

 

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Tim Newton Today - Nov 24: Chinese alleged 'kingpin' arrested, no prostitution in Pattaya, cannabis promise

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278737-tim-newton-today-nov-24-chinese-alleged-kingpin-arrested-no-prostitution-in-pattaya-cannabis-promise/

 

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Prince Mahidol Award 2022 Announced

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 24 (TNA) – The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation on Wednesday announced four recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award in medical and public health fields.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278738-prince-mahidol-award-2022-announced/

 

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All you need to know about the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2022
By Online Reporter 

 

 

The 18th Hua Hin International Jazz Festival will take place on Dec 2&3 at Suan Son Pradipat Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278739-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-hua-hin-international-jazz-festival-2022/

 

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The Japanese clean up - literally - while Germany stares into the abyss again

 

Last night's highlight - especially for audiences in Asia - was the remarkable success of Japan who beat Germany 2-1 coming behind in the process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278743-the-japanese-clean-up-literally-while-germany-stares-into-the-abyss-again/

 

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Thailand’s Sovereign Credit Rating Still at BBB+: S&P

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s sovereign credit rating remains at BBB+ and its economic outlook is stable, according to S&P Global Ratings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278745-thailand’s-sovereign-credit-rating-still-at-bbb-sp/

 

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Covid-Infected Thai Man Dies While Working From Home
by TNR Staff

 

 

A THAI man who was working from home after contracting Covid-19 was found dead today (Nov. 24) after his colleagues came to check on him as he had missed meetings for two days in a row, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278747-covid-infected-thai-man-dies-while-working-from-home/

 

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Inbound Ram Intra flyover in Bangkok closed following accident

 

 

In-bound lanes of the approach to the flyover at the Ram Intra Road intersection have been closed by police since early this morning (Thursday), after a six-wheel truck, belonging to Thailand Post, crashed into a utility pole and tipped onto its side.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278760-inbound-ram-intra-flyover-in-bangkok-closed-following-accident/

 

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Thai Eateries, Street Food Stalls Received Bib Gourmand Award

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 24 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with the 189 eateries and street food stalls in the country that received the Bib Gourmand Award from Michelin, according to the government spokesman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278761-thai-eateries-street-food-stalls-received-bib-gourmand-award/

 

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Homeless man assisted after being found walking naked on Pattaya Beach

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

An unidentified homeless man was caught and aided by Pattaya police after causing concerns to beach goers with his bare body.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278762-homeless-man-assisted-after-being-found-walking-naked-on-pattaya-beach/

 

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Food delivery rider crushed to death by a truck in Chonburi

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A 24-year-old food delivery rider passed away in a horrific collision reportedly with a truck on Wednesday, November 23rd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278763-food-delivery-rider-crushed-to-death-by-a-truck-in-chonburi/

 

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50th Anniversary of Air Force’s Peacemaker Planes

 

 

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Nov 24 (TNA) — The Royal Thai Air Force marked the 50th anniversary of its Peacemaker fleet which is now the world’s only one remaining fleet of Peacemaker aircraft.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278781-50th-anniversary-of-air-force’s-peacemaker-planes/