- Today’s Guest Sponsor: Little Spain/
- How to protect yourself against seasonal coronavirus/
- Can Thailand finally end its century-long history of coups?/
- Thai voters most concerned about rising cost of living/
- Energy Crisis Prompts Thailand to Accelerate Shift to Renewables/
- Thai herbs promoted for use in modern medicine/
- Aem Cyanide’s police husband arrested/
- Thailand’s most beautiful lake runs dry after months of drought/
- Industry urges drought measures/
- ‘World’s smelliest fruit’ now banned from Bangkok buses/
- Gas cylinder explosion damages 8 houses, car and injures teenage boy/
- China’s CATL considers EV battery facilities to Thailand/
- Tourism: Thailand’s Tourism Industry Blossoms Anew With Influx of Chinese Visitors/Crackdown on crime wave against Chinese tourists in Bangkok/Pattaya gears up for 600,000 Indian tourists this year/
- Thailand Experience: Thai fried chicken in Hat Yai!/Experience the Scrumptious Art of Thai Gastronomy/
- International: Lilly drug slows Alzheimer’s progression by 35% in trial/Drone attack on Kremlin points to ‘messaging’ effort by Ukraine/World’s tallest hempcrete building set to open in Cape Town/Serbia school attack is a rare mass shooting outside US/Ronaldo tops Forbes’ 2023 highest-paid athletes list/
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How to protect yourself against seasonal coronavirus
Just like influenza, Covid-19 can now reinfect individuals several times, according to virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan. Yong said Covid-19 has become a seasonal disease, similar to other respiratory infections including flu, RSV, and rhinovirus.
He said these seasonal bugs can cause problems, especially for vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, those with weak immunity, people with underlying diseases, and young children. Continued …
Can Thailand finally end its century-long history of coups?
Just two weeks before Thailand holds its general election, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, one of the leading candidates to be the country’s prime minister, gave birth to a baby boy. Was it a hopeful augury, a sign that Thailand’s turbulent politics might be about to forge a fresh new start?
Well, it’s possible. But equally the focus on the 36-year-old face of the Pheu Thai party, daughter of the self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, reminds many of the real question about this election: Will the cycle of parties associated with Thaksin winning at the polls, only to be forced out of office by military coups, finally be broken? Continued …
Thai voters most concerned about rising cost of living
Most Thai voters want the new government to reduce the cost of living, boost welfare and minimum wage, as well as upskill the workforce, a recent survey shows.
Respondents to a survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Economic and Business Forecasting also want the new government to tackle poverty, debt and social inequality. Continued …
Energy Crisis Prompts Thailand to Accelerate Shift to Renewables
The fallout from the global energy crisis is pushing Thailand to accelerate its shift to renewables after dragging its feet for years, the latest nation to embrace wind and solar in order to reduce dependence on imported fuel.
The Southeast Asian country was forced to rethink its renewable energy strategy following last year’s surge in natural gas prices sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, said Wattanapong Kurovat, director-general of the Energy Policy and Planning Office. The situation was exacerbated by Thailand’s drop in production. Continued …
Thai herbs promoted for use in modern medicine
A campaign is under way to promote use of herbal plants in modern medicine to boost their value by at least 90 to 100 billion baht by 2027.
The plan was hatched following the release of the “Herbal Champions” announcement by the Ministry of Public Health, which included a list of 15 Thai herbs to be pushed into the global market, said Dr. Thongchai Lertwilairatanapong, director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM). Continued …
Aem Cyanide’s police husband arrested
A police lieutenant colonel who is the ex-husband of suspected serial cyanide killer “Aem Cyanide” has been fired from the force, arrested and charged with related crimes.
Police Lt .Col. Withoon Rangsiwuthaporn, deputy superintendent of the Suan Phueng police station in Ratchaburi province, was charged with receiving stolen property, jointly forging official documents and jointly using forged official documents. Continued …
Thailand’s most beautiful lake runs dry after months of drought
The water level of Thailand’s fourth largest freshwater lake, Kwan Phayao, dropped to just 5% as of Tuesday due to an extended drought in the North.
Provincial Gov. Narong Rojsothorn said the water level had dropped from 55.65 million cubic meters to just 2.8 million, and that he is getting the lake refilled with water channeled from two nearby reservoirs. Continued …
Industry urges drought measures
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to brace for drought and possible water shortages that will affect businesses, causing them to increase the prices of goods again.
The Russia-Ukraine war, which led to a surge in global oil prices, caused some entrepreneurs to adjust their prices last year as they were unable to bear higher energy fees without passing along the cost. Continued …
‘World’s smelliest fruit’ now banned from Bangkok buses
The smell of durians has been classified as a public nuisance by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and, as of today, passengers are no longer permitted to carry the pungent-smelling fruit on its buses.
The decision is based on a directive issued by the Transport Ministry in 2014 to ensure peace and order on public transport, the transit authority announced on Wednesday. Continued …
Gas cylinder explosion damages 8 houses, car and injures teenage boy
A gas cylinder explosion damaged eight houses and a car in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, while a 15-year-old boy living in the incident house suffered serious burn wounds all over his body.
The incident occurred yesterday in a three-story townhouse owned by a 39-year-old man named Weeraphat Chuensomsong. He was not home during the explosion. Unfortunately, his 15-year -old son was at home alone at the time and suffered serious burns all over his body, especially to his legs. Continued …
China’s CATL considers EV battery facilities to Thailand
The government of Thailand has started negotiations with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), aiming to incentivize battery production to the country.
CATL is the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery supplier by market share. The deal would see the company open a first factory in Southeast Asia. The Chinese battery manufacturer has recently been making strides in its battery technology. These include a supposed 500Wh/kg battery announced as having the energy density to power a passenger aircraft. The company also sells EV batteries to auto manufacturers such as Ford, Tesla and Volkswagen. Continued …
Thailand’s Tourism Industry Blossoms Anew With Influx of Chinese Visitors
The Grand Palace, high-end shopping malls, and the Pattaya Pier in and around Bangkok are once again bustling with activity, as Chinese tourists flock to Thailand during the five-day Labor Day holiday.
For nearly a decade, Suchart has been a familiar sight on Pattaya Beach, setting up beach chairs and preparing for visitors who come to relax, drink coconut water, and ride speedboats out to sea. Continued …
Crackdown on crime wave against Chinese tourists in Bangkok
Thailand has begun to crack down on criminal elements entering the country from China, at the same time as the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau has begun to suppress illegal activities by Chinese underworld operators in the capital.
The move comes as the ongoing growth of Chinese incoming tourists has slowed in response to a negative perception of the kingdom on the Chinese mainland driven by overblown social media reports, disinformation, and including a negative portrayal of the country’s perceived new cannabis free-for-all culture. Continued …
Pattaya gears up for 600,000 Indian tourists this Year
At least60 Indian tourists are anticipated to visit Pattaya this year, returning the visitor numbers to levels similar to those prior to the pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Anoma Vongyai, director of TAT’s Pattaya office, revealed that over 900,000 Indian tourists traveled to Thailand in the year preceding the pandemic, with approximately 600,000 of them visiting Pattaya. In 2019, Indian visitors represented the third-largest group of foreign tourists, following Chinese and Russian travelers. Continued …
Thai fried chicken in Hat Yai!
Welcome to the fried chicken capital of Thailand – Hat Yai (หาดใหญ่)! We’re going to one of the best Thai street food stalls for fried chicken in all of Thailand, and the world. The chicken is deep fried until golden crispy, and so juicy on the inside. One of the highlights is also when you eat it with hot fresh sticky rice and crispy shallots. Video
Experience the Scrumptious Art of Thai Gastronomy
Centuries ago, people emigrated from southern Chinese provinces — especially Sichuan — into modern-day Thailand. Over the centuries, many other influences have affected the Thai culinary tradition, including dishes and methods of cooking from India and Portugal.
In the southern part of the country, Malay and Burmese culinary influences are also found. Thailand also has a sizable Buddhist community, which has impacted the cuisine, as well. These influences have been incorporated into Thai gastronomy to create uniquely tasty dishes. This delectable cuisine is known for its aromas and the remarkable balance of flavors, such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. The food of Thailand is both considerably regional and seasonal. Continued …
Lilly drug slows Alzheimer’s progression by 35% in trial
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug developed by Eli Lilly and Co. slowed cognitive decline by 35% in a closely watched late-stage trial, the company said on Wednesday, raising hopes for a second effective treatment for the brain-wasting disease. Continued …
Drone attack on Kremlin points to ‘messaging’ effort by Ukraine
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of a failed attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in a nighttime drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow, and threatened to retaliate. Continued …
World’s tallest hempcrete building set to open in Cape Town
The world’s tallest building constructed with industrial hemp, a 12-story establishment boasting a stunning view of Table Mountain, is nearing completion in Cape Town, South Africa. Workers are currently adding the final touches to the 54-room Hemp Hotel, which is set to be completed in June. Continued …
Serbia school attack is a rare mass shooting outside US
A mass shooting on Wednesday, in which eight students and a security guard were killed at a school in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, was a reminder that such attacks are far less common outside the United States. Continued …
Ronaldo tops Forbes’ 2023 highest-paid athletes list
Cristiano Ronaldo became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary, while Paris St-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
- Leaving Hua Hin: 6am, 8am, 10am, 12:00, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
- Leaving Suvarnabhumi: 7:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00, 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm
The one-way fare is 325 baht.
The VIP bus service from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has a new Cha Am boarding location in front of Government Savings Bank.
Hua Hin-Pattaya bus service twice a day
Hua Hin now has twice-daily bus service to Pattaya, leaving Hua Hin at 9am and 3pm, and departing from Pattaya at 8am and 4pm. Tickets are 473 THB.
Tickets can be bought in person at the Hua Hin bus station or online. Buses depart from the Hua Hin bus station and in front of Government Savings Bank, Cha Am.. Tickets
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