Environment Board to Discuss Tackling Forest Fire and Haze

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s National Environment Board is set to convene on March 15 to discuss forest fire and haze issues plaguing the country. The meeting comes after the Office of the ASEAN Secretary-General issued a "Second Level Alert" to all member countries, requesting their cooperation in tackling the issue.

 

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Customs Dept Seizes Heroin Worth Over 100 Million Baht

 

 

BANGKOK, March 7 (TNA) – The Customs Department seized 43 kilogrammes of heroin hidden in hilltribe-style jackets destined for Hong Kong.  

 

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Covid-19 hospitalisation rate continues to drop around Thailand

 

 

Some good news from Thailand’s Department of Disease Control, which has confirmed that the rate of Covid hospitalisation is continuing to drop. According to a Nation Thailand report, the last week saw an average of 21 patients per day being hospitalised with the virus. This is down from 29 the previous week.

 

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Support for Expo 2028 Phuket Bid Exceeds One Million Public Votes

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Phuket province has garnered over a million votes of public support in its bid to host Specialized Expo 2028, boosting its chances of being selected as the host location.

 

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Phuket condo market expected to return to pre-pandemic level within 2 years

 

PHOTO: Phuket.net

 

Phuket’s property sector continues to recover, with the condo market in particular set to return to pre-Covid levels over the next 2 years. Property consultant Knight Frank Thailand says this is being driven by the return of international tourism, adding that the pool villa market is also expected to continue growing.

 

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Phuket’s top 5 choices for the perfect tropical island experience

 

PHOTO: Visiting Phuket islands with 5 Star Marine

 

Here are our top 5 recommendations for the best islands to visit off the main island of Phuket. Some of them are archipelagos that provide you with more than one destination on any day trip out to visit these beautiful locations. There are plenty of others, including the popular James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay and Coral Island, a mere 10 minute boat trip from Chalong.

 

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Huge Haul of Meth Pills, Crystal Meth Seized in Lampang

 

 

LAMPANG, March 7 (TNA) – The police seized three milllion methamphetamine pills and almost 300 kilogrammes of crystal meth, also known as ice in two drug cases, said Pol Lt Piya Tavichai, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5.

 

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Dutch Comedian Iris Rulkens to Perform in Pattaya

 

 

Looking for some laughter in your life? Dutch comedian Iris Rulkens is coming to Pattaya with her “This is Iris” show at Ben’s Theater Jomtien.

 

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Bangkok’s air pollution causing grave concern in parts of the city

 

Air pollution very high in Bangkok

 

Air pollution has become a major concern in Thailand as the haze pollution has exceeded safe levels in 36 provinces, mainly in the North. Bangkok and surrounding provinces are also currently blanketed in smog, which is expected to continue for two more days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288485-bangkok’s-air-pollution-causing-grave-concern-in-parts-of-the-city/

 

Hungry elephant tips truck over in eastern Thailand

 

Screen grab: You Tube/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้

 

A hungry elephant gave a passing truck a gentle nudge with his trunk – and tipped the vehicle over. Nation Thailand reports that the incident happened in Chachoengsao, east of Bangkok, as the truck was being driven through the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

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Two men arrested for allegedly luring young boys into making pornography

 

 

Thai anti-human trafficking police have arrested two men for allegedly luring young boys into making pornographic content, which was allegedly distributed to customers via a Line group for a fee.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288494-two-men-arrested-for-allegedly-luring-young-boys-into-making-pornography/

 

Cloud-seeding to be used to control fires in Thailand’s western forests

 

 

The Royal Rain-making and Agricultural Aviation Department is expected to be cloud-seeding from this Saturday until next Monday to help contain fires in Thailand’s western forests, which appear to be out of control.

 

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Electrical Fire Guts House in Pattaya and Seriously Injures 43-Year-Old Woman

 

 

A house in Pattaya was destroyed by a reported electrical fire Sunday night, resulting in severe burns for a 43-year-old woman while her husband was fortunately unharmed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288495-electrical-fire-guts-house-in-pattaya-and-seriously-injures-43-year-old-woman/

 

Minivan Driver Blames Russian Tourist’s Screams for Causing Car Crash in Rayong

 

PHOTO: MGR Online

 

A minivan carrying ten Russian tourists from Pattaya to Chanthaburi province for visa extensions crashed into a tree, resulting in one tourist sustaining a broken leg. The driver said he was spooked by a screaming tourist who mistook him for napping while driving. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288497-minivan-driver-blames-russian-tourist’s-screams-for-causing-car-crash-in-rayong/

 

Lineup For Second Week of Pattaya Music Festival 2023 on Jomtien Beach

 

 

The second week of the Pattaya Music Festival promises to be just as exciting as the first, with a lineup of talented musicians and performers from around Thailand set to take the stage. 

 

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Holi Festival in Pattaya Goes Big with Free Entry, Tasty Food, and Fun for All!

 

 

Pattaya City along with the Thai Indian Pattaya Business Association (TIPBA) and the Indian Community Pattaya Association (ICP) is inviting everyone to celebrate the festival of Holi in Pattaya at the Central Pattaya Beach Road intersection from 12 PM until 7 PM on March 11th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288508-holi-festival-in-pattaya-goes-big-with-free-entry-tasty-food-and-fun-for-all/

 

Subsidies for households 300 units or less of electricity per month

 

 

The Thai cabinet has approved 3.19 billion baht to subsidise electricity bills of households that consume no more than 300 units of electricity per month from January to April.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288510-subsidies-for-households-300-units-or-less-of-electricity-per-month/

 

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