THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 27 March 2023

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Business as usual in Mae Sai district as residents struggle with dust and smoke

 

 

As PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai Province exceeded 710 microns this morning (Monday), it was business as usual for most residents, despite advice that they should stay indoors. Most were wearing face masks however.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290392-business-as-usual-in-mae-sai-district-as-residents-struggle-with-dust-and-smoke/

 

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Mental Health Patient Drowns 11-Year-Old Child in Pattaya Reservoir
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A reportedly mentally ill man drowned an 11-year-old child in a Pattaya reservoir yesterday, March 26th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290393-mental-health-patient-drowns-11-year-old-child-in-pattaya-reservoir/

 

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Rooster Reports 6: It's quiet so Thai teacher Rooster shares a language tip!

 

 

Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290395-rooster-reports-6-its-quiet-so-thai-teacher-rooster-shares-a-language-tip/

 

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Phuket’s first Cannabis Cup goes off in a puff of smoke

By Peter Roche

 

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Ativat Janmuangthai, a skilled cannabis enthusiast and Phuketian, won the title of the “fastest joint-roller” in Phuket, Thailand. Janmuangthai rolled a perfect one-gram joint in just 43 seconds, beating out other roll-your-own ‘experts’.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290396-phuket’s-first-cannabis-cup-goes-off-in-a-puff-of-smoke/

 

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Govt Fully Supports Songkran Festivities
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced full support for this year’s Songkran Festival, ordering state agencies to prepare grand events for the holiday period from April 13-15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290397-govt-fully-supports-songkran-festivities/

 

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E-cigarette Vendors Arrested at Tree Town Market in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Despite calls for e-cig legalisation, Thai police still retain a harsh ban on all kinds of vaping devices as they arrested two Thai e-cigarette vendors last night in Pattaya with over 100 pieces of vaping equipment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290399-e-cigarette-vendors-arrested-at-tree-town-market-in-pattaya/

 

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Proposals to address air pollution in Mae Sai to be submitted to government

 

 

The private sector and civic groups in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai have formulated short and long term measures to address airborne pollution, which is threatening livelihoods and the physical health of residents in the district and elsewhere in northern provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290402-proposals-to-address-air-pollution-in-mae-sai-to-be-submitted-to-government/

 

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Public Urged to Prepare for Hotter Summer This Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is preparing for a hotter summer this year, with the Meteorological Department forecasting an average temperature increase of one degree Celsius from last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290411-public-urged-to-prepare-for-hotter-summer-this-year/

 

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Advance Voting Date to Be Announced for Thais Abroad

 

 

BANGKOK, March 27 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce advance voting date for Thai citizens abroad on Wednesday, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290412-advance-voting-date-to-be-announced-for-thais-abroad/

 

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Thai Drivers Urged to Pay Overdue Traffic Fines by April or Face Multiple Penalities

 

 

Thai authorities have called on Thai drivers to pay their traffic fine tickets by April 1st. Those who remain overdue on their payments for 30 days will be fined 2,000 baht and have their driving scores cut.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290414-thai-drivers-urged-to-pay-overdue-traffic-fines-by-april-or-face-multiple-penalities/

 

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Patong fight between restaurant staff and foreign tourists

 

 

A group of foreign tourists is being sought by the police after they assaulted staff at a restaurant in Soi San Sabai around 1am this morning. According to reports, the tourists, who are believed to be Jordanians and at least one Egyptian, were drunk, agitated and unruly when they were asked to queue properly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290415-patong-fight-between-restaurant-staff-and-foreign-tourists/

 

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Fishing restrictions applied off Phuket’s shores from April 1

 

PHOTO: Commercial fishing boat Thailand

 

Starting from April 1 until June 30, annual fishing restrictions kick in along the Andaman coast in Thailand, specifically including the offshore of Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and, further south, Trang. The objective of the ban is to allow fish stocks to recover during the spawning season, which peaks in June each year with an average density of 1,197 fish spawn per 1,000 cubic metres of water.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290416-fishing-restrictions-applied-off-phuket’s-shores-from-april-1/

 

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Five Vietnamese arrested with about 103kg of Agarwood at border checkpoint

 

 

Thai park rangers have arrested five Vietnamese nationals as they tried to flee into Laos with 103.5kg of Agarwood chips, thought to have been stolen from Thailand’s Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary in the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290419-five-vietnamese-arrested-with-about-103kg-of-agarwood-at-border-checkpoint/

 

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Thai People Swarm Tree with “Lucky” Phallus Growth to Ask for Lottery Numbers

 

PHOTO: Khaosod Online

 

In Thailand, it is a common belief that certain holy places or objects have the power to bring good luck and fortune, and this time it is a tree.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290431-thai-people-swarm-tree-with-“lucky”-phallus-growth-to-ask-for-lottery-numbers/

 

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