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Thousands of domestic tourists visit Koh Larn and Pattaya over 3-day long weekend Thousands of domestic tourists have flocked to Pattaya and Koh Larn in Chonburi to spend their holidays during a 3-day-long weekend, from September 24th to September 26th following the official approval of Mahidol Day. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233004-thousands-of-domestic-tourists-visit-koh-larn-and-pattaya-over-3-day-long-weekend/

Thousands of domestic tourists have flocked to Pattaya and Koh Larn in Chonburi to spend their holidays during a 3-day-long weekend, from September 24th to September 26th following the official approval of Mahidol Day. Yesterday (September 24th) was Mahidol Day which the Thai cabinet had approved for a special holiday on Friday. All government offices, notably including Immigration, were closed for the day. It was NOT a dry day, however, so sales of alcohol were allowed. (Although, unfortunately, bars are still legally closed nationwide in Pattaya and Thailand, so only purchasing at a store and bringing home was allowed.) Some more information on the holiday is below. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/09/25/thousands-of-domestic-tourists-visit-koh-larn-and-pattaya-over-3-day-long-weekend/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

29-year-old motorbike driver dies after crashing into truck in Si Racha By Goong Nang(GN) A young motorbike driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after he crashed his motorbike into a truck in Si Racha. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233003-29-year-old-motorbike-driver-dies-after-crashing-into-truck-in-si-racha/

By Goong Nang(GN) A young motorbike driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after he crashed his motorbike into a truck in Si Racha. The Borwin Police were notified of the accident around 9:00 A.M. on Friday, September 24th, in front of the Borwin Community Heath Office. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the body of the motorbike driver, Mr. Kachane Jantarueng, 29, a staffer of a car tire company, lying on the road. Kachane was still wearing a protective motorbike helmet, yet unfortunately, had still succumbed to his injuries and was believed to have been killed instantly. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/09/25/29-year-old-motorbike-driver-dies-after-crashing-into-truck-in-si-racha/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

13 deaths and 12 cases of severe side effects after 8.2m Sinopharm inoculations Of about 8.2 million people inoculated with China’s Sinopharm vaccine, 13 have died and 12 others suffered severe side effects, according to the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233002-13-deaths-and-12-cases-of-severe-side-effects-after-82m-sinopharm-inoculations/

Of about 8.2 million people inoculated with China’s Sinopharm vaccine, 13 have died and 12 others suffered severe side effects, according to the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA). The royal academy, under the patronage of HRH Princess Chulabhorn, was the first agency to import the Sinopharm vaccine from China, as alternative to address the government’s shortage of vaccines. According to the CRA’s information centre, of the 13 fatalities, 2 were linked to COVID-19 infection, 2 were due to myocardial ischemia, 2 suffered heart failure, 4 had other underlying diseases, 1 had untreated HIV, 1 suffered from cardiac arrhythmia and 1 suffered a cerebrovascular rupture. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/13-deaths-and-12-cases-of-severe-side-effects-after-8-2m-sinopharm-inoculations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Heavy rain and flooding expected to worsen in several of Thailand’s provinces Several northern, north–eastern and central provinces of Thailand are partially under water today and the flooding is expected to get worse, as the Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain tonight and tomorrow, as a direct result of the Dienmu atmospheric depression, which has weakened into strong low pressure cell. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233001-heavy-rain-and-flooding-expected-to-worsen-in-several-of-thailand’s-provinces/

Several northern, north–eastern and central provinces of Thailand are partially under water today and the flooding is expected to get worse, as the Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain tonight and tomorrow, as a direct result of the Dienmu atmospheric depression, which has weakened into strong low pressure cell. Heavy rain is forecast for: In northern region, they are Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanuloke, Phichit, Tak and Phetchabun. In the Northeast, they are Loei, Khon Kaen, Roi-et, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram and Surin. In the central region, they are Nakhon Sawan, Lop Buri, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok. In the eastern region, they are Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/heavy-rain-and-flooding-expected-to-worsen-in-several-of-thailands-provinces/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Songkla paediatrician looks to allay fears over vaccines for children SONGKLA (NNT) - A pediatrician at Hat Yai Hospital in Songkla province has sought to allay the concerns of parents and guardians who have not consented to their 12-18 year old children receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, assuring them that it will safeguard their children from the virus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232999-songkla-paediatrician-looks-to-allay-fears-over-vaccines-for-children/

SONGKLA (NNT) - A pediatrician at Hat Yai Hospital in Songkla province has sought to allay the concerns of parents and guardians who have not consented to their 12-18 year old children receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, assuring them that it will safeguard their children from the virus. Hat Yai Hospital infectious diseases pediatrician Dr Kanokporn Rangsitsathien has reiterated that all vaccines being used in Thailand were approved by the World Health Organization and are registered with the Food and Drug Administration, adding Pfizer is the only vaccine with research involving children. She asked parents to be confident in the efficacy of the inoculation despite some reports of unwanted side effects such as aches and swelling. Effects such as redness around the vaccination area have been found in 80 percent of first doses while headaches, fever and soreness were reported in 60 percent of second doses. Both conditions mostly lasted for only five to seven days and then completely resolved. On allergies to the vaccination, the main concern cited by guardians, the pediatrician cited data from around the globe showing very few people are violently allergic to the shots, with severe reactions such as inflammation rarely found. Hat Yai Hospital has noted a 20 percent uptick in COVID-19 infections among children, mostly stemming from contact within families. Nevertheless, the majority of children have shown few symptoms with fatalities so far occurring at a rate of 1 per 100,000. Dr Kanokporn urged parents to consider all the facts when making their decision to consent to a vaccine for their child. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Khon Kaen Zoo welcomes albino barking deer cub KHON KAEN (NNT) - Khon Kaen Zoo has welcomed the latest member of the zoo’s animal family, with a newborn albino barking deer now ready to be admired by visitors. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232998-khon-kaen-zoo-welcomes-albino-barking-deer-cub/

KHON KAEN (NNT) - Khon Kaen Zoo has welcomed the latest member of the zoo’s animal family, with a newborn albino barking deer now ready to be admired by visitors. The male albino barking deer cub is the most recent arrival to join the animals at Khon Kaen Zoo, where visitors can now come and see just how adorable this rare animal is. The cub, who has yet to be named, was born into an albino barking deer family, consisting of a female “Mali” and male “Chokchai,” who are both the offspring of “Khun Petch,” who was royally bestowed on the zoo. The cub is now feeding on his mother’s milk, and is under close monitoring by the zoo’s veterinarian team. An albino barking deer has white hair, but shares other characteristics with common barking deers. Feeding on grass, leaves, and fruit, this type of deer normally lives independently and feeds at night, while typically resting under bushes during the day. When disturbed, these deers can vocalize sounds similar to a dog’s bark, hence the name barking deer. Albino barking deers start mating at around one and a half years of age during winter. A female albino barking deer gives birth after 6 months of pregnancy. Their life expectancy is around 15 years. The albino barking deer is a protected wildlife species under Thai law. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Pheu Thai hits back at Sonthiya claims of protest backing BANGKOK (NNT) - The Pheu Thai Party has countered a call made to the Election Commission (EC) by Sonthiya Sawasdee to dissolve it for supporting anti-government protests, assuring the EC that it has only worked within the political realm and seeking to penalize him for harassment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232997-pheu-thai-hits-back-at-sonthiya-claims-of-protest-backing/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Pheu Thai Party has countered a call made to the Election Commission (EC) by Sonthiya Sawasdee to dissolve it for supporting anti-government protests, assuring the EC that it has only worked within the political realm and seeking to penalize him for harassment. Pheu Thai Party issued an announcement following Sonthiya request to the EC to dissolve it, citing a Facebook post by party member Chaiamorn Kaeowibul stating the group gave financial support to political protestors. The party accused Sonthiya of not adequately researching his grievance and submitting insufficient evidence, pointing out that the actions are an indication of his intent to harass the party. It is to take legal action against Sonthiya, which could result in him being fined, imprisoned and stripped of his ability to run for office. The announcement confirmed the party has adhered to the political framework, democracy and peaceful practices, clarifying that it has no policy to provide financial backing to protestors. It nonetheless asserted that its members are free to join protests as they see fit under their own individual rights. It assured the EC it is ready to field any inquiries from the commission. Meanwhile, after supporting constitutional amendment drafts through their third reading, the Democrat Party has geared up to draft new legislation on the election of MPs, holding its first meeting on how to work with the EC. It expects to spend two weeks on its deliberations starting from when the drafts are submitted for royal approval on September 26. The party also intends to propose amendments to laws on primary votes and public participation in parties. Due to the passed drafts not indicating a formula for calculating party-list MPs, the party is also planning to discuss the matter. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thailand announces readiness to support global food security BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has reiterated to the United Nations that Thailand is ready to play a part in revolutionizing global food systems to ensure food security around the world. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232996-thailand-announces-readiness-to-support-global-food-security/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has reiterated to the United Nations that Thailand is ready to play a part in revolutionizing global food systems to ensure food security around the world. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha made the declaration to the United Nations Food Systems Summit, underlining Thailand’s capacity as a major agricultural nation to play a part in the world’s transition towards ensuring food security. He stated that the COVID-19 situation has highlighted global inequalities in food availability and Thailand wishes to take part in revolutionizing these systems, to ensure sustainability and fairness so that all people have access to clean and healthy food. The PM held up the Kingdom’s successful food projects in support of his proclamation, citing its ability to remedy food shortages and malnutrition in its own remote regions and the ’agriculture for lunch’ program, initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The premier noted that the UN’s five proposals for transforming world food systems are in line with Thailand’s 3S farming and food policy, which consists of food safety, security and sustainability. He assured the Food Systems Summit that the Kingdom is ready to work closely with partners at all levels to strengthen food systems and to revolutionize them towards worldwide sustainability. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Foreign Affairs Ministry clarifies vaccine donation from US BANGKOK (NNT) - The Foreign Affairs spokesperson has issued a clarification on the million Pfizer doses to be received from the U.S. Government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232994-foreign-affairs-ministry-clarifies-vaccine-donation-from-us/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Foreign Affairs spokesperson has issued a clarification on the million Pfizer doses to be received from the U.S. Government. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, the MFA’s spokesperson and Director-General of the MFA’s Department of Information has clarified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. have been closely coordinating the delivery of the second batch of Pfizer vaccine from the United States. At the moment, the US side is reportedly still working on the donation internally. The vaccine delivery has not yet been scheduled and the US has not coordinated with Thailand regarding documentation yet. Mr. Tanee insists that the Ministry attaches great importance to cooperation with other countries for more access to the COVID-19 vaccine, and is monitoring progress on this matter. Currently,Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs is attending the 76th Session of UN General Assembly in the US . He is scheduled to visit Washington to meet with high-level representatives , including Lieutenant Colonel Tammy Duckworth, the US Senator for Illinois, to discuss procurement of vaccines from the US. The US previously announced it would donate a total of 2.5 million doses, 1.5 million of which arrived in Thailand at the end of July 2021. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Nearly 1.3m COVID-19 inoculations given in Thailand on Mahidol Day The Thai Ministry of Public Health has exceeded its target of administering one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Mahidol Day, with a combined total of 1,299,307 first, second and third jabs administered, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232993-more-than-1-million-covid-19-jabs-given-in-thailand-on-saturday/?do=findComment&comment=16851931

More than 1 million COVID-19 jabs given in Thailand on Friday Reuters, file photo BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has thanked the general public for their cooperation in the national inoculation campaign, with a record high of more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday alone. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232993-more-than-1-million-covid-19-jabs-given-in-thailand-on-saturday/

Nearly 1.3m COVID-19 inoculations given in Thailand on Mahidol Day The Thai Ministry of Public Health has exceeded its target of administering one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Mahidol Day, with a combined total of 1,299,307 first, second and third jabs administered, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit. The mass vaccinations yesterday were held in 12 health system regions across the country, with each being assigned to administer 100,000 doses, in remembrance of the late HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the father of the late King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej, for his contributions to the development of medical education in Thailand. Given the rate of vaccinations yesterday, Dr. Kiattibhoom said he is confident that, in the next three months, 20 million doses will be administered each month and Thailand will be able to achieve its target of administering 100 million inoculations this year. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nearly-1-3m-covid-19-inoculations-given-in-thailand-on-mahidol-day/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-09-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Reuters, file photo BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has thanked the general public for their cooperation in the national inoculation campaign, with a record high of more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday alone. The government is positive Thailand will achieve its vaccination target by the end of this year. A record number of more than one million COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered on Mahidol Day yesterday, during which the booster shot program for people previously vaccinated with inactivated virus vaccines commenced. The Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana revealed today that Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha had thanked the general public and health workers for their cooperation, leading to the record speed of the vaccine rollout yesterday. The government selected Mahidol Day, the anniversary of the passing of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej who is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand, to raise the vaccination rate and commence the booster shot campaign as a gesture of appreciation to the monarchy. So far, Thailand has given some 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the people. According to the government spokesman, the Prime Minister is positive Thailand’s vaccination uptake will reach 70% of the target population by the end of the year, with a total of 100 million doses set to be given to 50 million people. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-26 - 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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