THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 14 December 2022

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All of Thailand, except south, will be cooler on Thursday

 

 

Most of Thailand, with the exception of the south, will become cooler tomorrow as temperatures are forecast to fall further by 2-4oC in the Northeast and by 1-3oC in the northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280620-all-of-thailand-except-south-will-be-cooler-on-thursday/

 

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Thai Industrial Confidence Surges for Sixth Month

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s industrial confidence soared for the sixth straight month in November, boosted by recovering domestic demand and foreign tourist arrivals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280621-thai-industrial-confidence-surges-for-sixth-month/

 

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SRT to Invest in Next Phase of Thai-Chinese Rail Project

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest an additional 300 billion baht in the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280622-srt-to-invest-in-next-phase-of-thai-chinese-rail-project/

 

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Health Ministry Highlights Medical Tourism Potential

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has emphasized the potential benefits of its "Health for Wealth" concept in enhancing Thailand’s economy through medical tourism promotion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280623-health-ministry-highlights-medical-tourism-potential/

 

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Year-End Fairs Promote Local Products And Thai Silk

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Two events scheduled for this month will be showcasing local handicrafts and Thai silk, suitable as New Year gifts. The organizers hope these events will help promote local products and local economies by bringing them to a wider audience.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280624-year-end-fairs-promote-local-products-and-thai-silk/

 

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Top Virologist Recommends Using Thai LAAB Supplies

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s top virologist has commented on the use of antibodies to treat COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients. He suggested that the long-acting antibodies (LAABs) already available in the kingdom should be utilized during the current wave of COVID outbreaks. The effectiveness of the LAABs in stock is expected to only decline as the coronavirus mutates further.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280625-top-virologist-recommends-using-thai-laab-supplies/

 

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NGV Price Rises, LPG Price Unchanged

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – PTT Group will increase its price of natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by one baht per kilogram on Dec 16 except for taxis while the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be frozen until next month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280626-ngv-price-rises-lpg-price-unchanged/

 

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BTS asked to cease publicity re debt settlement by Krungthep Thanakom

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), the operator of the Green Line sky train service, has been urged to end its continuous advertising, demanding the settlement of a large debt owed to it by Krungthep Thanakom, an investment arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280627-bts-asked-to-cease-publicity-re-debt-settlement-by-krungthep-thanakom/

 

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Talks To Address Patong Beach Encroachment By Beach Umbrella Providers

 

 

An influx of visitors to Phuket has resulted in a deficiency in the number of sun loungers and beach umbrellas on Patong beach. Due to the demand, some providers of the items have been encroaching beyond the allowable area. Talks will now be held on whether to allocate additional areas for the sun loungers. Consideration will be given to tourist safety and the preservation of a good ambiance at the beach.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280628-talks-to-address-patong-beach-encroachment-by-beach-umbrella-providers/

 

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Online gambling operator given 20 years in prison

 

 

A major online gambling operator was sentenced to 54 years in prison, reduced to 20 years today (Wednesday), after he was found guilty of 25 offences related illegal gambling by the Criminal Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280643-online-gambling-operator-given-20-years-in-prison/

 

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Deadline extended by 6 months for student loan borrowers seeking reprieve

 

 

The Thai government has agreed to extend the deadline for student loan reprieves to June 30th next year, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280644-deadline-extended-by-6-months-for-student-loan-borrowers-seeking-reprieve/

 

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IPTV operator must pay ฿14m to broadcast last two World Cup matches

 

 

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has informed Super Broadband Network Limited (SBN), provider of the AIS “Playbox” service, that it will have to pay 6 and 8 million baht respectively if it wants broadcast rights to the semi-final and final match of World Cup 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280645-iptv-operator-must-pay-฿14m-to-broadcast-last-two-world-cup-matches/

 

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