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Woman searching for shells finds dead body in Chonburi lagoon A woman who was searching for shells found a dead body instead in the Bor Thong district on Thursday (November 4th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238420-woman-searching-for-shells-finds-dead-body-in-chonburi-lagoon/

A woman who was searching for shells found a dead body instead in the Bor Thong district on Thursday (November 4th). The Bor Thong Police was notified of the incident at 2:00 P.M. at a lagoon in the Tat Thong sub-district. Rescue workers and police arrived at the scene to find the body face down floating in the lagoon. The body was later identified as Mr. Sombat Kampa, 43, a Bor Thong local. He was wearing only underwear. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/11/06/woman-searching-for-shells-finds-dead-body-instead-in-chonburi-lagoon/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Fire destroys garden shop in Chonburi A major fire has destroyed a garden shop in the Mueang Chonburi district on Thursday (November 4th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238419-fire-destroys-garden-shop-in-chonburi/

A major fire has destroyed a garden shop in the Mueang Chonburi district on Thursday (November 4th). Sane Suk firefighters were notified of the fire at 9:00 P.M. at a garden shop on Khao Larm Road in the Huay Kapi sub-district. The first responders arrived at the shop to find the fire was already heavily ablaze. It took about half an hour to control the fire. The shop was totally destroyed. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/11/06/fire-destroys-garden-shop-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Jomtien beach renovation continues with new dredger ship, says Pattaya City Hall The long-planned Jomtien beach renovation has continued after a new dredger ship has arrived on the beach, according to Pattaya City Hall officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238418-jomtien-beach-renovation-continues-with-new-dredger-ship-says-pattaya-city-hall/

The long-planned Jomtien beach renovation has continued after a new dredger ship has arrived on the beach, according to Pattaya City Hall officials. The new dredger ship arrived in the beach area and continued to work earlier this week (November 4th). Company staffers told associated Thai press that the new dredger ship can do work faster and more efficient than the previous one. The dredger ship is working seven days a week, according to City Hall. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/11/06/jomtien-beach-renovation-continues-with-new-dredger-ship-says-pattaya-city-hall/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Pattaya Tourism and Business Associations again call for alcohol ban to be scrapped Pattaya business operators, led by the Pattaya Tourism and Business Association President, are asking, once again, for permission to sell alcohol in restaurants or allow the reopening of the nighttime economy following the start of the Pattaya Music Festival this weekend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238417-pattaya-tourism-and-business-associations-again-call-for-alcohol-ban-to-be-scrapped/

Pattaya business operators, led by the Pattaya Tourism and Business Association President, are asking, once again, for permission to sell alcohol in restaurants or allow the reopening of the nighttime economy following the start of the Pattaya Music Festival this weekend. This is only the latest in a near-daily push by business owners from across the spectrum, including in indirectly-related industries like hotels, retail, and general tourism to allow at the very least legal sales of alcohol in restaurants in Pattaya, which has currently been banned for almost seven months. Officials claim this is due to “Covid-19” concerns but other places in the country, such as Phuket, Krabi, and Bangkok have been given exceptions to the rule while Pattaya remains dry. Each area, however, has widely different rules. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/11/06/pattaya-tourism-and-business-associations-president-pushes-issue-on-alcohol-sales-ban-at-restaurants-and-bars-as-pattaya-events-kick-off-with-many-visitors/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Government certifies 15 smart city implementation areas BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is working to drive smart city development nationwide, where the aim is to use digital technology to improve people’s standard of living. Fifteen areas have now been certified as smart city implementation areas. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238416-government-certifies-15-smart-city-implementation-areas/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is working to drive smart city development nationwide, where the aim is to use digital technology to improve people’s standard of living. Fifteen areas have now been certified as smart city implementation areas. Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon presided over a meeting of the National Smart City Steering sub-committee, which saw the attendance of Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn and representatives from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Smart City Thailand Office, and other relevant agencies. The meeting acknowledged the work results of the sub-committee, which has handed out the Smart City logo to 15 recognized smart city implementation areas. Some of the smart city projects receiving the logo were Sam Yan Smart City, Khon Kaen Smart City, Phuket Smart City, the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal smart city development project, Yala Smart City, and Nakhon Sawan Smart City. All 15 areas will receive investment promotion support from the Thailand Board of Investment. The meeting also acknowledged the announcing of 50 smart city promotion areas throughout the country and deliberated smart city-related work plans proposed by DEPA to drive the smart city-related budgets of local administrations and relevant agencies. Gen. Prawit asked all involved to contribute toward the development of smart cities in Thailand, which is a national agenda and is part of the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

October inflation reaches 2.38% BANGKOK (NNT) - The increasing fuel price and flooding disaster have put mounting pressure on the economy, leading to higher inflation. Due to these factors, the inflation rate last month reached 2.38%. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238414-october-inflation-reaches-238/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The increasing fuel price and flooding disaster have put mounting pressure on the economy, leading to higher inflation. Due to these factors, the inflation rate last month reached 2.38%. The Ministry of Finance reported a 2.38% inflation rate in October this year, an increase from 1.68% in September. According to the official analysis, the increase in fuel prices and certain grocery items, particularly fresh vegetables and eggs are among the factors contributing to this spike. The pricing of 430 products and services was taken into consideration. A total of 226 items have shown an increase in price. The pricing of 71 items on this list remains unchanged, while the other 133 items saw a drop in price. Thailand’s average inflation rate since January increased by 0.99%. Mr. Ronnarong Phoolpipat, Director General at the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), said Thailand’s current inflation rate is not considered high when compared to the 5.4% rate of the U.S., 2.9% of the UK, and 2.6% of Vietnam. The TPSO expects the country’s inflation rate to continue to increase over the remaining months of this year, but not at any rate higher than the current rate. The office anticipates that the government’s action in capping the retail diesel price at 30 baht per liter, along with other aid measures for the logistics sector, will help prevent excessive inflation rates. The TPSO is expecting the prices of fresh groceries to start going down as the flood situation improves, while other seasonal produce will start replacing these short-supplied ingredients in the market. The TPSO projects Thailand’s overall inflation rate this year to stay within the margin of 0.8-1.2%. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Injured and dead migrant workers dumped in Thai rubber plantation after accident Police, local officials and rescue workers rushed to a rubber plantation, in Na Bo Kham sub-district of Thailand’s Kamphaeng Phet province this morning (Saturday), after they were alerted by villagers to the presence of about 20 migrant workers from Myanmar, including some dead and injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238413-injured-and-dead-migrant-workers-dumped-in-thai-rubber-plantation-after-accident/

Police, local officials and rescue workers rushed to a rubber plantation, in Na Bo Kham sub-district of Thailand’s Kamphaeng Phet province this morning (Saturday), after they were alerted by villagers to the presence of about 20 migrant workers from Myanmar, including some dead and injured. The authorities found three dead, including two women and a man, and four injured. None of them were in possession of proper immigration documents. One of the migrant workers, called “See”, told the Thai officials that there were 23 of them and each had paid 7,000-23,000 baht to a human trafficking gang to bring them from Myanmar into Thailand through Mae Sot district of Tak province. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/injured-and-dead-migrant-workers-dumped-in-thai-rubber-plantation-after-accident/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Walk-in vaccinations at Bangsue Grand Station for people from other provinces The vaccination centre at Bangkok’s Bangsue Grand Station is now offering a walk-in 2nd dose inoculation service, with the AstraZeneca vaccine, every day from 1pm to 5pm to people who received their first dose in other provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238412-walk-in-vaccinations-at-bangsue-grand-station-for-people-from-other-provinces/

The vaccination centre at Bangkok’s Bangsue Grand Station is now offering a walk-in 2nd dose inoculation service, with the AstraZeneca vaccine, every day from 1pm to 5pm to people who received their first dose in other provinces. Those who want to receive their second AstraZeneca jab must have received a first dose of either Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine at least 21 days ago, or 56 days if their first dose was AstraZeneca. To be eligible, they must show proof of receiving their first vaccine jab, which can be checked via the “Mor Prom” app. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/walk-in-vaccinations-at-bangsue-grand-station-for-people-from-other-provinces/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-11-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

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Car ferry service connecting Chonburi and Songkhla set to launch Blue Dolphin ferry. File photo A car ferry service which will connect Chonburi with Songkhla in southern Thailand will finally launch on Monday (Nov 8). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238349-car-ferry-service-connecting-chonburi-and-songkhla-set-to-launch/

How many vaccines doses have been administered in Thailand per brand File photo: REUTERS As of Friday (Nov 5) Thailand had administered 78 million vaccination doses, the Public Health Ministry has announced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238352-how-many-vaccines-doses-have-been-administered-in-thailand-per-brand/

Thailand reports 8,859 new COVID-19 cases 8,253 recoveries and 47 deaths People get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand April 28, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Thailand on Sunday (Oct 31) reported 8,859 new COVID-19 cases 8,253 recoveries and 47 deaths. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237510-thailand-reports-8859-new-covid-19-cases-8253-recoveries-and-47-deaths/

People get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand April 28, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Thailand on Sunday (Oct 31) reported 8,859 new COVID-19 cases 8,253 recoveries and 47 deaths. 330 of the cases were discovered in prisons. Sunday's cases brings the total number of cases discovered in Thailand since the start of the pandemic to 1,912,024 and 1,883,161 since April 1, the start of the so-called third wave of infections. Thailand has reported 19,205 deaths since the start of the pandemic and 19,111 since April 1. To date, Thailand has administered 75,000,937 vaccinations, with just over 42 million people having received a first dose. Approximately 30.5 million people in Thailand are fully vaccinated, having received two vaccine doses, which accounts for 42.40% of the total population. Almost 2.4 million people in Thailand have received a third booster vaccine dose. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

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Restaurants in Hua Hin still prohibited from serving alcohol From Monday, restaurants and eateries in some provinces will be allowed to serve alcohol to customers – but not in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237503-restaurants-in-hua-hin-still-prohibited-from-serving-alcohol/

From Monday, restaurants and eateries in some provinces will be allowed to serve alcohol to customers – but not in Hua Hin. On Friday (Oct 29), Thailand’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that alcohol was back on the menu at restaurants in Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket and Phang Nga, as part of the country’s plans to reopen to foreign tourists. However, the ban on alcohol remains in place in all other provinces in Thailand, including in Prachuap Khiri Khan, and also in the other tourism provinces included in the reopening. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/restaurants-in-hua-hin-still-prohibited-from-serving-alcohol/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-10-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Pattaya business operators frustrated, angry, and confused at continued alcohol sales ban at restaurants and entertainment venues Pattaya tourism and business operators are urging the Thai government to allow drinking alcohol in restaurants in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237441-calls-for-restaurants-in-pattaya-to-be-allowed-to-serve-alcohol/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-16939782