THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 January 2023

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Thailand’s tourism sector keen to welcome Chinese tourists back

 

Thai tourism businesses in Chiang Mai and Phuket are keen to welcome the return of Chinese visitors, after about three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese Government lockdowns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282980-thailand’s-tourism-sector-keen-to-welcome-chinese-tourists-back/

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Thai public health minister CANCELS Covid vaccine rules

By Peter Roche

 

Proof of Covid vaccine Proof of Covid vaccine re-introduced

UPDATE: Monday 3pm – Thai Public Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul has CANCELLED the need to provide proof of Covid vaccination certificates before entering Thailand on all flights or across borders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283020-thai-public-health-minister-cancels-covid-vaccine-rules/

 

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Anutin Holds Talks With US Ambassador On Covid-19, Politics
by TNR Staff

 

US Ambassador Robert Godec and his delegation together with Bhumjaithai leader-cum-Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Photo: INN News 

 

BHUMJAITHAI Party leader-cum-Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul this afternoon (Jan. 9) held talks with US Ambassador Robert Godec on Covid-19 and Thai politics after the upcoming general election, INN News said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283021-anutin-holds-talks-with-us-ambassador-on-covid-19-politics/

 

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Thai Ministers Welcome First Groups of Chinese Tourists

 

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, (TNA) – Three ministers have welcomed the first group of Chinese tourists, arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday as the government revokes the requirement for foreign arrivals to show proof of Covid -19 vaccination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283022-thai-ministers-welcome-first-groups-of-chinese-tourists/

 

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Reverse course as Minister Anutin confirms all are welcome to Thailand even without a Covid vaccine
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (right) confirmed the change of course after an emergency meeting at the Ministry of Public Health on Monday morning. It is understood that Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Director-general Yuthasak Supasorn (left) played a part over the weekend in watering down the entry restrictions

 

China’s huge Covid wave continues unabated with more countries requiring testing for Chinese arrivals. Thailand’s Minister of Public Health Anutin however has insisted that all arrivals to Thailand be treated equally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283020-thai-public-health-minister-cancels-covid-vaccine-rules/?do=findComment&comment=17832296

 

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Thailand ushers in new education era, but will rich-poor gap close?

 

 

Thai education is about to enter a new phase as Parliament prepares to vote on the National Education Bill. Yet experts do not expect the bill and its reforms to bring big improvements for Thailand’s much-criticized education system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283023-thailand-ushers-in-new-education-era-but-will-rich-poor-gap-close/

 

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Two Foreigners and Captain Survives After Krabi Long-tail Boat Capsizes
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: MGR Online

 

Krabi – Two foreign tourists and a boat captain have been rescued after a long-tail boat capsized in Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283024-two-foreigners-and-captain-survives-after-krabi-long-tail-boat-capsizes/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday January 10 2023

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283033-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-january-10-2023/

 

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Election and fight to form new govt promise tumultuous year ahead in Thai politics

 

 

The main focus of Thai politics this year will be the general election, bargaining to form a new government, and possible constitutional amendment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283041-election-and-fight-to-form-new-govt-promise-tumultuous-year-ahead-in-thai-politics/

 

 

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The Big Tourism Vaccination Backflip – Covid Shots No Longer Required For Entry To Thailand
By Editor

 

Thailand has made a classic backflip late Monday that reverses Covid-19 entry rules introduced just a day earlier.  Covid shots are now no longer required for entry to Thailand

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283020-thai-public-health-minister-cancels-covid-vaccine-rules/?do=findComment&comment=17832700

 

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Video: Young Thai men from rival colleges battle in street with swords - woman in shop in narrow escape

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Street attack

 

Sanook reported with CCTV video evidence on fighting between men of different colleges in western Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283047-video-young-thai-men-from-rival-colleges-battle-in-street-with-swords-woman-in-shop-in-narrow-escape/

 

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Consuming cannabis in Thailand: what tourists need to know about marijuana rules
After easing the ban on the recreational drug, Thailand has created a ‘weed Wild West’ with confusing rules. So what are tourists allowed to do?

 

Rebecca Root in Bangkok

 

Thailand has relaxed its cannabis rules, but tourists could still fall foul of the law if they consume marijuana in the wrong place. Photograph: Vachira Vachira/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock

 

Since the delisting of parts of the marijuana plant as a narcotic last year, cannabis cafes and weed dispensaries have become common in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283048-consuming-cannabis-in-thailand-what-tourists-need-to-know-about-marijuana-rules/

 

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Bentley driver avoided roadside DUI test after complaining of chest pains - not enough puff!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The wealthy tycoon who drove his 20 million baht+ Bentley into a Pajero on the Bangkok expressway told police at the scene that he couldn't blow into the DUI meter because of chest pains.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283053-bentley-driver-avoided-roadside-dui-test-after-complaining-of-chest-pains-not-enough-puff/

 

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Oi that's our Oi! 100 pesky pachyderms plunder sweet patch

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath had a story about a herd of 100 wild elephants that have been foraging away from the confines of the Ang Rue Nai sanctuary in central/eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283054-oi-thats-our-oi-100-pesky-pachyderms-plunder-sweet-patch/

 

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Bangkok Tightens Covid Measures as City Expects Tourist Influx
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok city hall has announced it is making all preparations necessary to control the spread of COVID-19, as more visitors will be making their way to the Thai capital this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283055-bangkok-tightens-covid-measures-as-city-expects-tourist-influx/

 

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PM Delivers Smart City Logos To 15 Cities In 14 Provinces
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Smart Cities logos have been given to 15 cities in 14 provinces in order to promote their capacities to attract investment from the public and private sectors. The success of these cities in developing into Smart Cities will benefit some 16 million people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283056-pm-delivers-smart-city-logos-to-15-cities-in-14-provinces/

 

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Two children dead in school van after car driver gets overtaking move wrong

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that Muang Phichit police and rescue services in central/NE Thailand were called to KM 98-99 on the Phichit to Sak Lek Road in Pa Makhap sub-district after a collision between three vehicles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283057-two-children-dead-in-school-van-after-car-driver-gets-overtaking-move-wrong/

 

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Prayut makes splash but lacks vision, say political experts

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha might have made headlines by formally joining the United Thai Nation (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) Party on Monday, but he has offered little in terms of his political vision, according to political analysts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283059-prayut-makes-splash-but-lacks-vision-say-political-experts/

 

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Rohingya smugglers get an unlucky break - cops and military were setting up practice roadblock...

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Smuggling Rohingya...led to arrest

 

Daily News reported on an arrest of a man transporting Rohingya migrants to the Thai Malaysian border, and the fleeing of another.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283060-rohingya-smugglers-get-an-unlucky-break-cops-and-military-were-setting-up-practice-roadblock/

 

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Chuwit latest: Smiling after sticking prod up RTP - but concedes they're doing fine in Jin Ling case now

 

Daily News Thai Caption: He's smiling...

 

Daily News featured a smiling Chuwit Kamolwisit after his evidence prompted the police inspector general Visanu Prasatthongosot to investigate the actions of the metropolitan police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283062-chuwit-latest-smiling-after-sticking-prod-up-rtp-but-concedes-theyre-doing-fine-in-jin-ling-case-now/

 

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No Vax certificate required but some restrictions remain, weed 'explainer' : Tim Newton Today - Jan 10

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283065-no-vax-certificate-required-but-some-restrictions-remain-weed-explainer-tim-newton-today-jan-10/

 

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After a busy New Year, Prachuap Khiri Khan is ready to welcome Chinese tourists
By Online Reporter 

 

Hua Hin, file photo

After a bumper New Year, Prachuap Khiri Khan’s tourism industry is hoping the arrival of Chinese tourists to Thailand will be a further cause for optimism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283066-after-a-busy-new-year-prachuap-khiri-khan-is-ready-to-welcome-chinese-tourists/

 

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Four million baht's worth of e-cigs and vaping fluid nabbed in downtown Nong Khai raids

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Smuggled

 

Daily News reported that customs and local police in Nong Khai, north eastern Thailand, mounted raids at three properties. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283069-four-million-bahts-worth-of-e-cigs-and-vaping-fluid-nabbed-in-downtown-nong-khai-raids/

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Light factory razed in late night fire in northern Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a fire at a light factory in Bang Khen, northern Bangkok last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283070-light-factory-razed-in-late-night-fire-in-northern-bangkok/

 

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Food drama: You asked for a giant plate of Khao Man Kai - that's what you got: Jaan Yak na khrap!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Giant plate of food.....yes, only the plate was giant

 

Thai netizens were busy poking fun at a compatriot who complained at what they got at a Khao Man Kai (Hainan chicken rice) restaurant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283071-food-drama-you-asked-for-a-giant-plate-of-khao-man-kai-thats-what-you-got-jaan-yak-na-khrap/

 

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Technology police join probe into suicide of victimised boy

 

 

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) officers have joined Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi province in the investigation of the suicide of a 15-year-old student, after he was allegedly cheated by an online scam gang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283093-technology-police-join-probe-into-suicide-of-victimised-boy/

 

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Police to Seek Arrest Warrants for Scammers Linked to Teen’s Suicide

 

 

NONTHABURI, Jan 10 (TNA) – The cyber police will seek arrest warrants for online scammers in the case linked to the suicide of a -15-year-old boy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283093-technology-police-join-probe-into-suicide-of-victimised-boy/?do=findComment&comment=17833764

 

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44kg of heroin seized, 2 men arrested in Samut Prakan

 

 

Thai anti-narcotics officials seized about 44 kilogrammes of heroin and 21 grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in raids on two houses in Samut Prakan yesterday (Monday). A Hong Kong man and a Thai national were taken into custody.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283094-44kg-of-heroin-seized-2-men-arrested-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Bangkok’s Bang Sue train station name plate change put on hold

 

 

Under heavy criticism for what is being seen as a waste of taxpayers’ money, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has decided to postpone its plan to replace Bang Sue Grand Station’s name plate and the redesign of the SRT logo.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283095-bangkok’s-bang-sue-train-station-name-plate-change-put-on-hold/

 

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8th Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival To Take Place on Jan 20-25

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is ready to host Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival (BAFF) from the 20th to 25th of this month. Quality films from ASEAN member countries will be screened, with an aim of promoting the film industry as a post-pandemic driver of economic value.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283096-8th-bangkok-asean-film-festival-to-take-place-on-jan-20-25/