Fighting overweight and obesity 

 

 

Obesity is a major public health problem, both internationally and in Thailand. In 2022, according to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Between 1990 and 2022, the obesity rate more than doubled among adults and quadrupled among children and adolescents worldwide.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324411-fighting-overweight-and-obesity/

 

Thailand braces for summer storm in 60 provinces
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Dimitris Pallas, Unsplash

 

Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for a summer storm expected to affect 60 provinces across the northern, northeastern, and central regions and Bangkok from April 8 to April 11.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324412-thailand-braces-for-summer-storm-in-60-provinces/

 

Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill
The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from the LGBTQ community say more work needs to be done.

By Tommy Walker

 

Activists have been campaigning for years for a change in the law [Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP]

Bangkok, Thailand – Thanadech Jandee is thrilled that Thailand’s marriage equality bill, allowing same-sex couples to marry, is moving closer to becoming law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324413-fears-of-discrimination-in-thailand-despite-looming-same-sex-marriage-bill/

 

Thai-Lao QR payment system launched to boost border tourism
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture of The Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, which crosses the Mekong River, connecting Mukdahan province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Laos, courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Bank of Lao (BoL) have initiated a QR payment system to facilitate electronic transactions, a move that promises to increase tourist spending at the Thai-Laos border.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324418-thai-lao-qr-payment-system-launched-to-boost-border-tourism/

 

Healthy alliance: Thai-US partnership to inject vitality into EEC healthcare
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A joint venture is underway between Thailand and the United States, aimed at boosting investments within the healthcare and medical sectors in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This initiative is designed to support healthcare services for both ageing and young populations while promoting targeted industries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324424-healthy-alliance-thai-us-partnership-to-inject-vitality-into-eec-healthcare/

 

Bangkok police raid notorious Don Mueang gambling den again
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO VIA: Keenan Constance FROM:Unsplash.com

 

Bangkok’s Don Mueang district was the scene of a police raid on Saturday as an old futsal stadium, notorious for its continued operation as a gambling den, was targeted yet again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324425-bangkok-police-raid-notorious-don-mueang-gambling-den-again/

 

Fatal collision in Sri Racha: Motorcyclist dead, two injured
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

A tragic car accident occurred yesterday in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province, claiming the life of a motorcyclist and leaving two others severely injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324426-fatal-collision-in-sri-racha-motorcyclist-dead-two-injured/

 

Search continues for 5,000 tonnes of missing cadmium slag
 

 

Officials from the Industrial Works Department and police from the Natural Resources and Environment Crime Division are trying to locate about 5,000 tonnes of cadmium slag, which remain unaccounted for.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324430-search-continues-for-5000-tonnes-of-missing-cadmium-slag/

 

Phuket reservoirs assure sufficient water supply until annual rains
by Mitch Connor

 

PHOTO VIA:Stanislav Rozhkov FROM:Unsplash.com

 

Phuket’s main reservoirs, namely Bang Wad Reservoir, Bang Neow Dum Reservoir, and Klong Kata Reservoir, currently hold sufficient water supplies to service residents and tourist accommodations until the anticipated annual rains arrive next month, according to Phuket officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324431-phuket-reservoirs-assure-sufficient-water-supply-until-annual-rains/

 

Chilling in Phuket: Airport assures cool comfort amid AC tune-up

 

Picture of queues at Phuket International Airport courtesy of Stay in Thailand

 

Phuket International Airport officials have given passengers assurances that despite two of the four main air-conditioning units undergoing maintenance, temperatures will remain comfortable within the terminals. This maintenance is being carried out in anticipation of an increase in passenger traffic over the Songkran holidays.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324448-chilling-in-phuket-airport-assures-cool-comfort-amid-ac-tune-up/

 

Man seriously injured in Phuket after argument over dog

 

PHOTO VIA:Cristian Castillo FROM:Unsplash.com

 

An argument over a dog in Phuket escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in one man being seriously injured by a makeshift machete. The incident took place at the CSAL workers’ camp in Tha Sai, Moo 1, Srisoonthorn, on a Friday night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324449-man-seriously-injured-in-phuket-after-argument-over-dog/

 

Explicit surfboard sex video off Karon beach sparks heated debate

 

PHOTO VIA:Ihor Saveliev FROM:Unsplash.com

 

A widely shared video of two foreigners engaging in sexual activity on a surfboard off Karon Beach in Phuket has sparked intense debate online. The footage, which was shared on the Facebook page of Hot Jung Phuket, has already received over 13,000 reactions and almost 2,000 comments since it was posted yesterday evening.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324451-explicit-surfboard-sex-video-off-karon-beach-sparks-heated-debate/

Military lieutenant held in Nonthaburi woman’s murder case

 

PHOTO VIA:Jr Korpa FROM:Unsplash.com

 

A woman’s life was abruptly ended in her condominium in Nonthaburi’s Mueang district, with a military lieutenant now under arrest, facing accusations of her murder. The shocking event transpired yesterday, April 7, forcing the calm neighbourhood into an alarming situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324452-military-lieutenant-held-in-nonthaburi-woman’s-murder-case/

Two rangers killed, 8 injured in Narathiwat ambush

 

 

Two para-military rangers were killed and eight others were injured in an ambush by southern insurgents in Rue So district of the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324453-two-rangers-killed-8-injured-in-narathiwat-ambush/

 

Red Line Escalator and Elevator Repairs Underway

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has initiated repair works on escalators and elevators across the Red Line commuter rail system, following an inspection that revealed a significant number of them were out of service. Ekarat Sriarayanphong, head of the SRT governor's office, disclosed that out of 228 escalators, 47 were found non-operational, and 22 out of 133 elevators were also not functioning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324454-red-line-escalator-and-elevator-repairs-underway/

 

Bangkok Boosts Safety for Songkran Festival

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is gearing up for the upcoming Songkran festival, with over 1,600 officials and volunteers, including firefighters and medical personnel, preparing to ensure the safety of tourists in Phra Nakhon district's popular spots such as Khao San and Silom roads. The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” will take place at Sanam Luang, while the Songkran beauty pageant is scheduled at Santi Chai Prakan Park on Phra Athit road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324455-bangkok-boosts-safety-for-songkran-festival/

TAT Launches TikTok Contest for Songkran 2024

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched an innovative campaign in collaboration with TikTok Thailand to celebrate Songkran 2024. Participants can win prizes totaling more than half a million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324456-tat-launches-tiktok-contest-for-songkran-2024/

 

PM to host special meeting on Myanmar situation on Tuesday

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will host a special meeting tomorrow to discuss the situation in Myanmar, particularly focusing on the recent developments in Myawaddy township, which has fallen into the hands of rebel forces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1324463-pm-to-host-special-meeting-on-myanmar-situation-on-tuesday/

 

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