THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 10 November 2023

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HPV vaccination drive: Thailand aims to inoculate 1 million young women
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: PPHO

 

The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) in Thailand is on a mission: to vaccinate one million young women against the human papillomavirus (HPV) within 100 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311779-hpv-vaccination-drive-thailand-aims-to-inoculate-1-million-young-women/

 

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Termination of ISOC seems like mission impossible
 

 

The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), since the end of the Cold War, has been used mostly for political purposes, to protect and perpetuate the power of the Thai military and establishment elite rather than for internal security.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311780-termination-of-isoc-seems-like-mission-impossible/

 

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Thailand aims to become a world festival destination

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his government’s intention to promote Thailand as a global festival destination, in the hopes of boosting tourism across the country and attracting more foreign tourists over the New Year period.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311791-thailand-aims-to-become-a-world-festival-destination/

 

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Commerce Ministry Committed to Boosting Fruit Exports

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce highlighted its role in fostering the growth of businesses domestically and internationally. The Ministry emphasized the aim to enhance agricultural commodity prices and incomes fairly for Thai farmers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311792-commerce-ministry-committed-to-boosting-fruit-exports/

 

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Thai Tourist Police wear new reflective jackets for enhanced public safety

 

 

The Tourist Police, led by the National Police Chief, have begun to wear new reflective jackets while ensuring public safety for both residents and tourists. The move, spearheaded by Police Lieutenant Colonel Saksira Pheuakam, aims to inspire confidence and security in the preservation of people’s lives and property as the festive season approaches.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311794-thai-tourist-police-wear-new-reflective-jackets-for-enhanced-public-safety/

 

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Noodle shocker: Young man stir-fries his emotions after being billed 300 baht in Don Mueang

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young man was taken aback when he was charged 300 baht for a plate of stir-fried noodles at a restaurant in Don Mueang. The page Sai Mai Tong Rot (Sai Mai Must Survive) posted a clip of the incident, showing the customer arguing about the high price of the dish. The restaurant justified the cost by stating they used three packets of instant noodles, each costing 12 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311796-noodle-shocker-young-man-stir-fries-his-emotions-after-being-billed-300-baht-in-don-mueang/

 

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Thai government to distribute 10,000 baht through Pao Tang digital wallet next year

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed the distribution of 10,000 baht through the Pao Tang digital wallet, indicating readiness with over 1.8 million familiar shops. The public can start using it from May next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311797-thai-government-to-distribute-10000-baht-through-pao-tang-digital-wallet-next-year/

 

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Digital wallet boost: Thai government to inject 600,000 million baht into economy

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

The government is set to inject 600,000 million baht into the economy through the well-documented digital wallet initiative. This programme will provide 10,000 baht to Thai citizens aged 16 and above, with an income not exceeding 70,000 baht and savings of no more than 500,000 baht. The initiative, set to run for six months, will be applicable within the citizen’s district as per their identity card.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311798-digital-wallet-boost-thai-government-to-inject-600000-million-baht-into-economy/

 

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Thai news influencer sparks controversy with news copyright claim

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

Renowned news influencer Chainon Harnkirirat, better known as Off, sparked controversy today when he posted on his Facebook page, Off Chainon, followed by over 490,000 individuals, asserting that his page was not about copying news but summarising it. This statement provoked a strong response from Thapanee Eadsrichai, or Yam, a prominent journalist from The Reporters, who accused Chainon of misinterpreting the profession.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311799-thai-news-influencer-sparks-controversy-with-news-copyright-claim/

 

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Japanese Tourist Pickpocketed in Pattaya

 

 

CHONBURI, Nov 10 (TNA) – A Japanese tourist fell victim to theft in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311800-japanese-tourist-pickpocketed-in-pattaya/

 

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Phuket tourism operators call for a convention centre and ‘free port’

 

Flickr/Andaman4fun

 

…both of which have been on the ‘to do’ list for the island’s stakeholders over the past two decades.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311801-phuket-tourism-operators-call-for-a-convention-centre-and-‘free-port’/

 

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Foreigners arrested at Phuket airport for visa overstay, illegal working

 

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Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested two foreigners in the last 2 days, one for overstay and the other for working as a tour guide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311802-foreigners-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-visa-overstay-illegal-working/

 

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Thai woman shares spooky experience at Bangkok shopping mall

 

Photo via TikTok/ @sayhibyfai

 

A Thai woman took to TikTok to share her spooky experience, claiming to have seen a ghost in the car park of a shopping mall in the Bang Kae neighbourhood of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311803-thai-woman-shares-spooky-experience-at-bangkok-shopping-mall/

 

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Former special forces soldier and notorious hitman captured in Surin province

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A former special forces soldier and notorious hitman was apprehended today by Police Captain Phadet Ngam Lamom, together with Police Lieutenant Colonel Detwit Utharasat. The arrest of 38 year old Methrit (surname withheld), also known as Suea Oi, took place in Soi Village Uncle Pung, Surin Province, under a warrant issued by Lamphun Provincial Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311804-former-special-forces-soldier-and-notorious-hitman-captured-in-surin-province/

 

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Special Branch Superintendent’s birthday turns tragic in Rayong car crash

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

The fatal car accident involving Special Branch Superintendent Siriwisuk Suwikrom, who was on duty in Klaeng District, Rayong, has left many in grief. The tragedy occurred yesterday, on his birthday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311805-special-branch-superintendent’s-birthday-turns-tragic-in-rayong-car-crash/

 

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Move Forward party warns against loans to fund digital wallet scheme

 

Move Forward deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul

 

Move Forward party-list MP and deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul said today that the government’s decision to procure loans to fund the digital wallet scheme is risky, because it may violate the Constitution and the Fiscal Discipline Act.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311807-move-forward-party-warns-against-loans-to-fund-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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Interior Ministry Declares Path to Sustainability

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Ministry of Interior has detailed its comprehensive plan to integrate sustainable development goals into national policies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311808-interior-ministry-declares-path-to-sustainability/

 

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Prime Minister’s Export Awards Ceremony Honors Outstanding Thai Businesses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Srettha Thavisin, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, chaired the 31st Prime Minister’s Export Award 2023 ceremony at the Government House.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311809-prime-minister’s-export-awards-ceremony-honors-outstanding-thai-businesses/

 

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PM’s Press Conference on Thailand Winter Festivals and Colorful Bangkok Winter Festival

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin presided over the press conference and opening ceremony of the Thailand Winter Festivals at Government House, together with Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Deputy Chairperson of the National Committee on Soft Power Strategy, cabinet ministers and relevant officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311810-pm’s-press-conference-on-thailand-winter-festivals-and-colorful-bangkok-winter-festival/

 

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