THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 28 March 2023

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Hospitals, Medical Supplies Ready for Patients Affected by PM2.5

 

 

BANGKOK, March 28 (TNA) – Hospitals and medical supplies are adequate to cope with the increasing number of patients suffering from hazardous levels of air pollution in northern provinces, said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290493-hospitals-medical-supplies-ready-for-patients-affected-by-pm25/

 

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Rooster Reports 7: Hello Thai people: The pandemic's over now, pretty please, ditch the face masks!

 

 

Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290494-rooster-reports-7-hello-thai-people-the-pandemics-over-now-pretty-please-ditch-the-face-masks /

 

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Why were 20% of the Thai population not infected with COVID-19?
 

 

Virologists have been trying to identify why 20% of the Thai population have not been infected with COVID-19, despite being in close contact with the infected or at high risk of becoming infected, according to Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine of Chulalongkorn University.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290496-why-were-20-of-the-thai-population-not-infected-with-covid-19/

 

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New Study Highlights Need for More Exercise Among Thais

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A new study has highlighted the need for Thai people to exercise more in order to maintain good health.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290520-new-study-highlights-need-for-more-exercise-among-thais/

 

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UN Official Praises Thailand’s Commitment to Sustainability

 

 

LOPBURI (NNT) - Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), has praised Thailand’s Ministry of Interior for its efforts in promoting sustainable villages and "fashion sustainability" during her visit to Lopburi capital district on March 26.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290521-un-official-praises-thailand’s-commitment-to-sustainability/

 

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Ministries Announce Progress of Graduate Employment Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Over the past year, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor collaboratively developed education curricula that correspond to labor market demands. The two ministries also launched an online platform to match fresh graduates with employers in order to improve job placement prospects and the likelihood of employers getting workers whose skills match their requirements.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290522-ministries-announce-progress-of-graduate-employment-program/

 

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Russian and Chinese buyers push up property prices, forcing locals out of the market

 

Phuket coastal property

 

Phuket is seeing strong demand for real estate due, primarily, to the return of Russian and Chinese buyers, according to independent real estate agent and consultancy Knight Frank. Yes, it’s the 2023 property boom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290523-russian-and-chinese-buyers-push-up-property-prices-forcing-locals-out-of-the-market/

 

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Foreigners getting more yellow and red cards for misdemeanours in Phuket

 

 

In Phuket, recent incidents involving foreigners behaving badly could result in yellow or red card warnings under the new penalty system for misbehaving visitors. A red card penalty, for serious crimes, would lead to a one-way deportation out of Thailand and possibly a ban on returning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290524-foreigners-getting-more-yellow-and-red-cards-for-misdemeanours-in-phuket/

 

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Bangkok Governor says Songkran to Focus on Traditional Activities, Urges Public Not to Drink Alcohol

 

 

The governor of Bangkok yesterday announced that during the upcoming Songkran Festival, Bangkokians should not dress scantily, refrain from drinking alcohol, and not use high-pressure water guns or powder.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290525-bangkok-governor-says-songkran-to-focus-on-traditional-activities-urges-public-not-to-drink-alcohol/

 

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Pattaya Club at Risk of Permanent Closure for Repeatedly Violating Closing Time Regulations

 

 

A nightclub on Pattaya’s walking street is at risk of being shut down permanently due to reportedly having no license and staying open beyond legal closing times multiple times, say police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290526-pattaya-club-at-risk-of-permanent-closure-for-repeatedly-violating-closing-time-regulations/

 

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24 Illegal Migrant Workers Arrested in Pattaya

 

 

Pattaya Police arrested 24 illegal migrant workers yesterday, March 27th. The workers varied in nationalities including Indian, Nepalese, Burmese, Chinese, and Iranian.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290527-24-illegal-migrant-workers-arrested-in-pattaya/

 

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Maya Bay’s battle between mass tourism and the blacktip reef sharks

 

 

Maya Bay, located on Koh Phi Phi Leh in between Krabi and Phuket in Phang Nga Bay, was made famous as the location for the movie “The Beach” in 2000. The bay was a stunning backdrop for parts of the film and turned the natural lagoon into a tourism magnet, now one of the most poplar attractions in Thailand. Its lagoon is also home to blacktop reef sharks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290528-maya-bay’s-battle-between-mass-tourism-and-the-blacktip-reef-sharks/

 

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Children in northeast and south of Thailand at highest risk from climate change

 

 

The latest impact assessment report from UNICEF reveals that Children living in the northeastern and southern areas of Thailand are at a high risk of their health development and well-being being affected by climate change and environmental hazards, especially in the provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sri Sa Ket, Nakhon Sri Thammarat and Narathiwat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290529-children-in-northeast-and-south-of-thailand-at-highest-risk-from-climate-change/

 

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Environment police to take charge of investigating chemical recycling firm

 

 

Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Crime Division (NRECD) will take over, from Phachi district police, the investigation into a chemical recycling company in Ayutthaya province, accused of dumping industrial waste at an old warehouse and in nearby areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290532-environment-police-to-take-charge-of-investigating-chemical-recycling-firm/

 

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126 tonnes of sulfuric acid bound for Myanmar impounded at Laem Chabang port

 

 

Suradej Trongsirivibool, the customs chief at Laem Chabang deep-sea port, said that the 126 tonnes of sulfuric, worth 12.6 million baht and which were in transit, have been impounded because the importer could not produce the required documentation concerning the transit of dangerous goods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290536-126-tonnes-of-sulfuric-acid-bound-for-myanmar-impounded-at-laem-chabang-port/

 

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Pattaya Police Returns Lost iPhone to Russian Tourist

 

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Pattaya police have once again demonstrated their commitment to helping visitors feel safe and secure while enjoying their time in Thailand. Recently, a Russian tourist lost her iPhone 12 Pro Max while exploring a Pattaya temple, but thanks to the efforts of local law enforcement, she was reunited with her phone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290537-pattaya-police-returns-lost-iphone-to-russian-tourist/

 

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Ammonia Leak at Songkhla Factory Under Control

 

 

SONGKHLA, March 28 (TNA) – Ammonia leak at a frozen food factory in Songkhla has been under control after about 100 workers were evacuated from accommodation in the premises last night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290539-ammonia-leak-at-songkhla-factory-under-control/

 

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16 public venues in Bangkok to be opened for election campaigning

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has designated 16 public venues for campaigning by political parties on the conditions that parties must strictly comply with the regulations and seek permission at least three days in advance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290544-16-public-venues-in-bangkok-to-be-opened-for-election-campaigning/

 

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Free legal counselling is now available at Thammasat University

 

 

The Law Centre at the Faculty of Law of Thammasat University is now providing free legal counselling to members of the public who have legal problems, who feel they are not being fairly treated or whose rights have been infringed upon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290545-free-legal-counselling-is-now-available-at-thammasat-university/

 

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