THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 April 2023

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Bangkok blanketed in smog, officials advise wearing face masks for Songkran

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Harshil Shah

 

With Bangkok (bad) and much of northern Thailand (worse) shrouded in a blanket of smog, officials are urging people to keep their face masks on while celebrating Songkran outdoors. According to a Coconuts report, the Public Health Ministry is advocating for face masks to protect people from harmful microparticles – even going so far as to suggest that people should forget outdoor water play and stay indoors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291923-bangkok-blanketed-in-smog-officials-advise-wearing-face-masks-for-songkran/

 

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Traders warned not to sell high-pressure water guns

 

 

Traders have been warned not to sell high-pressure water guns or face up to three years in prison and/or a maximum fine of 600,000 baht, Office of Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) Secretary-General Thasornatt Thanittipun said today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291924-traders-warned-not-to-sell-high-pressure-water-guns/

 

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PTT and Bangchak freeze fuel prices during Songkran festival

 

 

PTT and Bangchak have announced that they will not increase fuel prices at their gas stations nationwide for one week, while people travel during the Songkran festival, to negate concerns that they may have to pay more for fuel if global oil prices go up during the period.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291925-ptt-and-bangchak-freeze-fuel-prices-during-songkran-festival/

 

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Thailand puts cross-border air pollution on agenda for upcoming ASEAN summit

 

Chiang Mai smog. PHOTO: Flickr/Andrew and Annemarie

 

Thailand’s Foreign Minister says the issue of the cross-border haze currently plaguing much of the North will be discussed at an ASEAN summit next month. Don Pramudwinai was speaking ahead of the 42nd ASEAN Summit, which Indonesia will chair at Labuan Bajo, Nusa Tenggara Timur, from May 9 – 11.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291926-thailand-puts-cross-border-air-pollution-on-agenda-for-upcoming-asean-summit/

 

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Latest Thai social media craze, sweet soy sauce soda, poses serious health risk, says health dept

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

The Department of Health issued a warning to the public regarding the consumption of a trendy Thai social media beverage called sweet soy sauce soda. According to the department, the drink has unhealthy quantities of sodium and sugar, which surpass the recommended daily intake and can pose a health hazard.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291927-latest-thai-social-media-craze-sweet-soy-sauce-soda-poses-serious-health-risk-says-health-dept/

 

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Thailand – Cambodia border checkpoint overwhelmed ahead of Songkran

 

Photo via Poipet International Border Checkpoint Police | I

 

The Poipet International Border Checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia is so busy ahead of the Songkran – or the Southeast Asian New Year – that Thai authorities have had to open a second checkpoint nearby to ease congestion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291928-thailand-–-cambodia-border-checkpoint-overwhelmed-ahead-of-songkran/

 

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Porsche driver caught using fake registration plate to avoid tollway fees

 

Photo via Nation

 

A 69 year old Porsche driver who has a history of repeated traffic offences was charged by the police. The driver had been using a fake license plate to evade tollway fees on 22 separate occasions. The police took action after receiving a complaint from the legitimate owner of the license plate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291932-porsche-driver-caught-using-fake-registration-plate-to-avoid-tollway-fees/

 

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Phuket officials inspect floating beach club ahead of operating licence decision

 

PHOTO: Facebook/YONA Beach Club Phuket

 

Phuket’s floating beach club saga continues… Originally scheduled to open in 2020, a plan scuppered by the pandemic, the owners of Yona Beach Club are hopeful that permission to operate may soon be granted.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291933-phuket-officials-inspect-floating-beach-club-ahead-of-operating-licence-decision/

 

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Thai man goes on rampage: Attacks 6 people after married woman rejected his advances

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai man went on the rampage, attacking six victims, including a couple after a married woman rejected his advances in the central province of Kanchanaburi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291934-thai-man-goes-on-rampage-attacks-6-people-after-married-woman-rejected-his-advances/

 

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Speedboat explosion in southern Thailand kills 1, injures 1

 

 

An explosion on a tourist speedboat docked at a pier in Phang Nga province in southern Thailand injured two people yesterday, one of whom later passed away in the hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291936-speedboat-explosion-in-southern-thailand-kills-1-injures-1/

 

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Party drugs disguised as drinks and coffee packs for sale on TikTok – ONCB

 

 

Drug trafficking gangs have recently turned to a new trick to sell party drugs online, such as ketamine and Ecstasy, disguised as electrolyte and collagen drinks and coffee.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291940-party-drugs-disguised-as-drinks-and-coffee-packs-for-sale-on-tiktok-–-oncb/

 

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