| Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Phuket |
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PHUKET: Two more cases of monkeypox in Phuket have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases identified in the country to 10, Department of Disease Control (DDC) Director-General Opas Karnkawinpong said yesterday (Sept 30).
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| Bang Neow Shrine joins Veg Fest street processions |
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PHUKET: Some 500 Mah Song spirit mediums and devotees proceeded through the streets of Phuket Town early this morning (Oct 1) as the Bang Neow Shrine held its street procession for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
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| Activists call for major anti-Prayut rally |
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BANGKOK: Pro-democracy protest leaders have called for people to wear black for seven days and to rally at Victory Monument on Saturday (Oct 1) to express their rejection of the Constitutional Court ruling that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term has not reached its eight-year limit.
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| Phuket has more than 6,000 taxis ready to serve tourists |
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PHUKET: Phuket has more than 6,000 registered taxis and more than 370 buses registered ready to serve tourists, a provincial-level meeting was told yesterday (Sept 30).
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| Putin annexes Ukraine territories, Kyiv vows to fight back |
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RUSSIA: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Sept 30) annexed four parts of Ukraine occupied by his army, staging a grand ceremony in Moscow as Kyiv vowed to battle on and pushed for expedited NATO membership.
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| Phuket Health Office: Follow COVID measures despite easing of measures |
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PHUKET: Dr Mueanprae Boonlom, Deputy Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), has called on people to continue practicing personal protection measures to prevent contracting COVID-19.
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| PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Bolt driver challenges AoT rule on picking up tourists at Phuket airport || September 30 |
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| Layan Beach demolition begins |
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PHUKET: Heavy machinery was brought to Layan Beach today (Sept 30) to knock down the last remaining illegal beachfront buildings on some 178 rai of state land, altogether estimated to be worth over B10 billion.
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| Court rules Prayut has not exceeded 8-year limit as PM |
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BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court ruled today (Sept 30) that Prayut Chan-o-cha has not reached his eight-year tenure as prime minister.
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| Body in suitcase might be missing Lao businesswoman |
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NAKHON PHANOM: An unidentified murder victim found in a suitcase in the Mekong River might be a Lao businesswoman missing from Vientiane since last week, relatives told police after seeing photos of her clothes. The dead woman was found on Wednesday (Sept 28) in That Phanom district.
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| Vladimir Putin officially annexed four parts of Ukraine |
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In an elaborate ceremony in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially annexed four parts of Ukraine. The move has drawn condemnation as he tries to lay diplomatic claim to lands that Ukraine forces have been regaining on the ground. Putin announced ominously that anyone living in the four regions is now permanently a Russian citizen, and attendees chanted ” Russia! Russia!” in response. “I want to say this to the Kyiv regime and its masters in the West: People living in Lugansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are becoming our citizens forever.” Ukrainian leaders vowed to fight back against the declaration […] The story Vladimir Putin officially annexed four parts of Ukraine as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Phuket Airport officials pulled tourist from van, insisted they use airport taxi |
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The Phuket taxi situation has been under a microscope recently after accusations of taxi mafias, bad behaviour by drivers, and several outright brawls between cab drivers in front of tourists have blemished the reputation of Thailand and Phuket in particular. Another recent incident at the Phuket International Airport went viral on social media when passengers were asked to get out of a minivan and use an airport taxi instead. While many bus stations and ferry piers have faced accusations that their exclusive arrangements with certain local taxi drivers constitute a taxi mafia, it has long been the case in Thailand […] The story Phuket Airport officials pulled tourist from van, insisted they use airport taxi as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand’s strange laws – 10 strange laws in Thailand |
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https://youtu.be/gy1BViiL7U8 10 strange laws in Thailand you didn’t know were a thing! Thailand’s strange laws Whacky laws you didn’t even know were a thing; we’re here to show you what you should keep this in mind when travelling around Thailand. We will warn you; these are a bit ‘out-there’ but don’t mistake these for strange laws for jokes. They’re serious and could land you in jail! 1. Do Not Go Commando 10 strange laws in Thailand!s One of the strangest laws in the land is that it is illegal to go out in public without wearing […] The story Thailand’s strange laws – 10 strange laws in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| The long goodbye – Which way now for PM Prayut? |
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No matter which side you are on, yesterday’s Constitutional Court ruling gives us some measure of much-needed clarity. After weeks of debate and rumour, we now know that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term started on April 6, 2017, the date the present charter came into force. His previous leadership as part of the junta government does not count. What we know is that Prayut’s tenure in office must expire in 2025. If he chooses to run in, and if he wins, May’s election, he can be premier only for two more years. The ruling turns out to be something of […] The story The long goodbye – Which way now for PM Prayut? as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Pattaya Police Chief cleared of vice slurs, back on duty |
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Troubled Pattaya Police chief Pol Col Kunlachart Kunlachai has been reinstated after being temporarily placed in an inactive post following allegations the top cop forced a Kyrgyzstani woman into prostitution. The woman later committed suicide. Pol Col Kunlachart is set to return to Pattaya Police headquarters immediately, following a September 30 order by Pol Maj Gen Attasit Kitchahan, commander-in-chief of Chon Buri province. The role of Pattaya Police Chief is traditionally one of the most important police postings in the country, due to the city’s importance to tourism. Pattaya is the third most-visited place in Thailand. After a number of […] The story Pattaya Police Chief cleared of vice slurs, back on duty as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Reopening Thailand has a busy activity schedule |
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) took the occasion of the country’s full and unrestricted reopening today as an opportunity to point out a busy event and attraction schedule they hope will bring a variety of people from around the world to the kingdom. From new flight schedules to international political and business meetings to sporting events, exciting new restaurants, and several new theme parks, the TAT laid out exciting options to stimulate their “Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters” campaign. FLIGHTS The TAT shared updates to Thai Airways International’s 2022-2023 winter schedule for October through the end of […] The story Reopening Thailand has a busy activity schedule as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Today is the day! Full post-pandemic Thailand reopening |
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After nearly three years, today is THE DAY. In July of 2021, officials cheered the reopening of Thailand with the Phuket Sandbox. Then we had other sandboxes, Test & Go, the Thailand Pass, and numerous other stepping stones. Then in July of this year, we ditched so many regulations and declared a reopening. But today, October 1, Thailand officially declares full and unrestricted post-Covid pandemic reopening. While new variants and continued infections still can be cause for some concern, Thailand has gone into the “live with it” phase fully, dropping all requirements for international travellers entering the kingdom. They will no longer […] The story Today is the day! Full post-pandemic Thailand reopening as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Garbage in canals is worsening flooding in Bangkok |
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With heavy rainfall creating flooding around Thailand, officials say it’s not just the massive water pelting down that’s to blame for the Bangkok floods. Another culprit plays a significant role in the flooding: dumped garbage. While the capital city needs improvements to the drainage systems, an epidemic of junk bottlenecking the water flow is also to blame. The Chao Phraya River, running through Bangkok has become inundated with trash dumped by people. Old mattresses and furniture along with other common household items no longer wanted have been ditched in Bangkok canals. They can block the flow of water into the […] The story Garbage in canals is worsening flooding in Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Hurricane Ian lashes South Carolina |
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A reinvigorated Hurricane Ian battered South Carolina Friday, deluging neighbourhoods with calf-high water. The storm caused calamitous damage in Florida and trapped thousands in their homes. Streams of rain whipped trees and power lines and left many areas under water. Four piers along the coast collapsed into the waves and were washed away. Online cameras showed seawater in Garden City at calf level. Ian came ashore in South Carolina much weaker than when it crossed Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday as one of the fiercest storms to ever hit the United States. As it moved across South Carolina, Ian dropped […] The story Hurricane Ian lashes South Carolina as seen on Thaiger News. |
| 5-star squatters evicted from Layan Beach |
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Heavy earth-moving equipment was taken to Layan Beach, Phuket, yesterday to demolish the last remaining illegal beachfront buildings. Eviction notices were served in 2017 when the Supreme Court ruled that occupiers were illegally encroaching on state land. Several “final warnings” were issued, with the last eviction notice delivered on September 12. Layan Beach is a beautiful but little-known bay on the west coast of Phuket at the northern end of Bangtao Beach. Layan is home to many luxurious resorts such as Banyan Tree Resort, Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort and Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. The beach ends with a river harbouring […] The story 5-star squatters evicted from Layan Beach as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Prayut remains PM, court rules tenure ends in 2025 |
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The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure has not reached its eight-year limit under the current constitution and that his term started on April 6, 2017, when the present charter took effect.
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| Bang Sue vaccine services to end Friday |
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The Central Vaccination Centre at Bang Sue Grand Station will close at the end of September, but authorities are encouraging the public to keep ensuring that they are protected against Covid-19. (Video by Jetjaras Na Ranong)
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| Storm weakens but flood threat remains |
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Storm Noru has weakened to a low-pressure system but will continue to bring heavy rain on Friday, with the threat of flooding, the Meteorological Department said.
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| Masks rule to stay for public transport |
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Wearing face masks on public transport and in cinemas is still mandatory, the Department of Health said.
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| NHRC hails elective abortion law |
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has welcomed a legal amendment that allows for the elective termination of pregnancies between 12 and 20 weeks to ensure safe and legal abortions, a basic right for women urged by at least two international pacts Thailand has signed.
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| Noru kills 1, wreaks havoc upcountry |
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Tropical depression Noru, formerly a super typhoon, has left four northeastern provinces awash, with one person dead and two others injured as it reached the upper section of Thailand on Thursday, said the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
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| High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists |
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government's goal of 10 million, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
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| Central bank poised to raise policy rate pending changes |
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The Bank of Thailand is prepared to keep raising its policy rate if core inflation rises faster than predicted.
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| Charter court set to rule on PM's tenure |
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All eyes will be on the Constitutional Court as it prepares to rule on the starting date of Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure as prime minister on Friday, with academics saying a change will likely take place in Thailand's political landscape regardless of the decision.
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| Tight security at Constitutional Court for Prayut ruling |
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Security has been tightened at the Constitutional Court where nine judges on Friday will announce their ruling on the fate of suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
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| Made-in-India high-speed rail expands |
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AHMEDABAD, India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a third Indian-made high speed train in his home state of Gujarat, as a part of plans to modernise the country’s rail network.
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| Malaysian PM orders probe of former top prosecutor |
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday ordered an investigation into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his ruling United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party.
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| Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice |
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BURI RAM: Johann Zarco of France was quickest in unexpectedly dry conditions for the opening practice sessions at the Thai MotoGP on Friday, pipping world championship title contender Francesco Bagnaia.
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| Senior Indonesian officials targeted by spyware |
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More than a dozen senior Indonesian government and military officials were targeted last year with spy software designed by an Israeli surveillance firm, according to nine people with knowledge of the matter.
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| Drug courier arrested, 152kg of heroin seized |
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A drug courier has been arrested and 152 kilogrammes of heroin seized from his car near Talat Thai market in Pathum Thani.
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| Malaysia fights $15bn asset seizure bid |
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has vowed to challenge a move by the heirs of a former sultan to seize its Dutch assets as part of the descendants’ efforts to enforce a US$15-billion arbitration award against the Malaysian state.
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| Prayut remains PM, court rules tenure ends in 2025 |
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The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure has not reached its eight-year limit under the current constitution and that his term started on April 6, 2017, when the present charter took effect.
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| FLASH: Court rules in Prayut's favour |
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Constitutional Court rules that PM Prayut's tenure has not reached its 8-year limit because it started on April 6, 2017, when the present charter took effect.
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| Ukraine: Russian strike kills 25 in aid convoy |
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KYIV: An attack on a frontline civilian convoy killed at least 25 people in southern Ukraine on Friday, just hours before Moscow was due to annex four occupied Ukrainian regions.
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| Covid nears its pandemic end |
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The Covid-19 pandemic is nearing its end but people should still seek vaccination against the disease, especially elderly people, a Department of Disease Control senior official said on Friday.
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