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Bangkok’s new governor uploads a video of himself jogging without a mask

Chadchart Sittipunt, the new governor of Bangkok, shared a video of himself on a daily jog in the city while covering his face. The latest edict’s publication in the Royal Gazette made any doubt regarding face masks clear. Chadchart and several friends or coworkers can be seen wearing coordinated T-shirts in the video. The gathering leaves from Lumpini Park and can be seen moving on to other locations after passing through Bangkok’s Asoke neighborhood. In order to allow people to live more normally, mask wearing will now only be done on a voluntary basis. In order to lower the risk of infection transmission, the Ministry of Population Health only advises the general public to wear a mask when living with others in a crowded space, in public gatherings where they can’t maintain social distance, or in places with poor ventilation. “Running to work,” the caption reads. Chadchart informed the media…

After years, Pattaya village is still experiencing sewage nightmares

Despite little attempts from the authorities, wastewater frequently enters Daraphan Village 5 from the neighboring Eakmongkol Village 8. In order to transport the effluent into the Pattaya city sewers, officials had previously agreed to install the necessary pipework. During his campaign this year, one Pattaya mayoral candidate promised to address the city’s flooding and garbage issues.However, after visiting both communities this week, Pattaya’s deputy mayor and city council members discovered that the pipes were ineffective. The path into Daraphan 5 was still being filled with sewage. For for almost 7 years, a village in East Pattaya has experienced terrible sewage issues, and nothing is improving. Sludge-filled murky waterways surrounded Jomtien. He lost the election for the city, nevertheless. The poor Daraphan people have been afflicted by a sewage crisis for at least 7 years, but Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai hasn’t maintained any of his promises to them up to this…

Backlash after eating a protected reptile by a Thai singer

A well-known Thai country singer has drawn criticism for her adventurous gastronomic preferences. The couple is captured afterwards devouring the, well, “strange” lunch in a photograph. The hunting, gathering, or possession of monitor lizards is now prohibited by law. A fine of up to 500,000 baht or up to five years in prison are the possible penalties for keeping a monitor lizard. The number of monitor lizards has greatly increased as a result of these movements. Even if posting the video wasn’t Kratai’s best move, her supporters have pointed out that eating it is extremely common in the countryside. The monitor lizard is listed as country’s No. 40 protected species, according to one irate tweeter who went viral for their response to Kratai’s supper choice. The Thai singer Kratai Phannipha recorded her husband preparing a fiery feast that used a unique form of meat: a monitor lizard, a species that…

The Thai PM forbids the use of hemp and cannabis on military installations

All usage of marijuana and hemp are now prohibited on military property, under order from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.Following the decriminalization of cannabis on June 9, Bangkok Governor Chadchart acknowledged that he was concerned about the lack of clarity on cannabis policies.Therefore, if any soldiers were expecting for an opportunity to connect with their friends over a joint, those hopes have been crushed. Jitnat Punnotok, the deputy spokesperson for the defense ministry, stated, “All organizations under the defense ministry must abide with the Public Health Ministry’s cannabis use laws. Thai authorities continue to crack down on the “happy plant” in various institutions across the nation. They are allowed to ingest cannabis for medical reasons but not for recreational usage. Prayut has now directed all branches of the Defense Ministry’s military and Royal Thai Police to educate officers about rules and the dangers of the happy plant. According to the ministry,…

An overview of Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai

Whether they wish to take it up seriously as a sport or just for fun, people from all over the world enjoy giving it a try. With time, the sport garnered more and more popularity, and the talents were passed down from one generation to the next. Thai boxing, often known as Muay Thai, is likely the first sport that comes to mind when considering sports in Thailand. Since the First World War, Muay Thai has evolved into a highly regarded and popular fighting sport. Swords and daggers are used by the hands, armor is worn by the shins and forearms, a heavy mace or hammer is wielded by the elbow, and weapons such as an axe and a staff are wielded by the legs and knees.Modern Muay Thai incorporates elements of traditional boxing, including the use of cushioned boxing gloves, 3 to 5 rounds with a time limit, predetermined…

The MOD of Thailand prohibits marijuana usage on army property

If military personnel decide to use marijuana, the ministry demands that they strictly follow the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Public Health. The council advised soldiers to use marijuana solely for medicinal reasons. According to the spokeswoman, if a soldier is outside of military premises, they are free to use marijuana legally just like any other person. Col. Chinat Punnotok, a ministry spokeswoman, claims that the Thai Ministry of Defense has issued a strict regulation outlawing marijuana usage on army grounds. The spokeswoman stated that it is also strictly prohibited for military personnel to post pictures or videos of themselves using marijuana online. The spokesperson claims that PM Prayut wants the military, police, and general public to become informed on the benefits, risks, and security measures associated with using, cultivating, importing, and having marijuana. The ministry has stated that it is totally against the law for military personnel…

In a city in northern Thailand, 60% of high school pupils are HIV positive

According to Nattapon Prupongpunt, Deputy Director of the Medical Department, Bangkok Hospital Phitsanulok Branch, who made the revelation at the presentation, there are 3,800 people living with HIV in the province. The news was made yesterday at a healthcare debate on the sneaky dangers of HIV in Phitsanulok’s Crystal Conference Room. Given that the nation’s kids are the kingdom’s future, they advocated for sex education and STI awareness to be supported in schools. Pensri Euemkep, a registered nurse from Buddhachinaraj Hospital, asked cooperation from suitable groups to make PrEP more available to Thai students. Nowadays, teens under the age of 20 make up the bulk of HIV-positive individuals, with 60% of them being high school students. On average, 150 high school students with HIV are reported each year. The Thai Post reports that 520,345 people live in Thailand and are HIV positive. According to data released on Wednesday by the…

Thai lady admits to using a pestle to kill her 6-year-old granddaughter

The 6-year-old girl was found dead on a bed next to her grandmother La-or Yansawan, her husband Paiboon Yansawan, and La-10-year-old or’s daughter when the police arrived. La-or was a 47-year-old grandma. Authorities received word on Wednesday night that a 6-year-old girl had died inside a rented room in the Pathum Thani province’s Som Khok District. The woman held off giving police the details of her grandchild’s death until today. At the Sam Khok Police Station, La-or acknowledged to killing her granddaughter by repeatedly hitting her in the head with a pestle. The girl’s father took the 6-year-old from the hospital so they could hold a funeral. The 47-year-old Thai mother acknowledged to repeatedly hitting her 6-year-old granddaughter in the head with a pestle on Wednesday, June 22, in the Pathum Thani district of central Thailand. The three children never left the house, according to La-account or’s to the authorities,…

Face masks are still compulsory for riders of the BTS Skytrain

The official declaration that wearing masks is optional in outdoor and airy settings shocked Thais last night, according to The Royal Gazette. The platform continued to advocate face mask use in crowded spaces, public gathering spots, and settings where social distance cannot be practiced. Despite a notice on the Royal Gazette platform stating that wearing a face mask is now optional in Thailand, the BTS Skytrain operator in Bangkok stated today that all passengers must still wear one inside their trains and around the platform area. As a result, BTS Skytrain riders must continue to wear masks while boarding the trains, waiting for them on the platform, and entering the stations.The majority of Thai internet users who commented supported the business’s policy. I completely agree, someone said. “Please keep wearing it,” “Super crowded, please wear it,” and “Don’t dare to enter if there are no more masks.” Bangkok Mass Transit…

7 locations to protest have been approved by Bangkok under the Public Assembly Act

The statement argues that by identifying the precise locations, Bangkok will be able to stop gatherings from threatening the dignity of others as well as the peace, safety, morality, and national security of the country. Bangkok has designated seven public spaces where people may congregate in accordance with the Public Assembly Act, but it has also made it plain that protesters must contact the appropriate authorities before using the spaces. Another suggestion provided to the participants or demonstrators is to protect public property. The group must assume responsibility for any harm to public property. One crucial requirement of the notification was that protesters provide each district office one day’s notice of their gathering or activity. The formal document approving the seven public sites in Bangkok was signed today by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. The demonstrators or representatives should visit the district office in addition to making phone calls or sending…