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Dengue fever is a viral illness that is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Thailand is one of the countries where dengue fever is prevalent, and it’s important for travellers and residents alike to take steps to protect themselves from the disease. Dengue is also prevalent in Phuket with outbreaks from time to time so we’d urge you to be vigilant when visiting the island. Here are some tips to help you avoid dengue fever in Thailand… • Use mosquito repellent: The best way to prevent dengue fever is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes in the first place. Use a repellent that contains DEET or picaridin, and apply it to exposed skin and clothing. It’s especially important to use repellent during the day, as the Aedes mosquito is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, sunrise and sunset. Repellants are freely available at 7/11 and Family Mart stores. • Wear protective clothing: Long-sleeved shirts and pants can help to protect your skin from mosquito bites. Light and pale coloured clothing are also less attractive to mosquitoes. • Use mosquito nets: If you’re staying in a place where the windows and doors aren’t screened, use a mosquito net to protect yourself while you sleep. You can even give your room a quick spray with a mosquito spray in the minutes before you go to bed. • Remove standing and stale water: Mosquitoes lay their eggs in still water, so it’s important to eliminate any sources of any water pools around your home or hotel room. This includes things like old tyres, flower pots and buckets. • Be aware of the risk: Pay attention to the local news and weather reports, and take precautions if there is a dengue fever outbreak in the area. Be aware that there are other disease carrying mosquitos such as chikungunya, zika, malaria and yellow fever as well (although Dengue and chikungunya are the most common). • Seek medical attention: If you suspect you have dengue fever (and you’ll know it) get to a clinic or hospital straight away. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea and a rash. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention right away. • If possible get dengue vaccinations before hand. It’s not available everywhere but willl certainly assist you avoid most of the worst symptoms. By following these tips, you can reduce your risk of contracting dengue fever in Thailand. Remember that dengue fever can be a serious illness, so it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. These prevention techniques are the best way to protect yourself and should be practiced regardless of the outbreak status. If you live in Thailand, these precautions just become part of your way of life. If you become ill, despite taking precautions, be sure to seek medical attention immediately. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-life/avoiding-dengue-fever-some-tips-and-tricks/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai Legal Casino Proposal Resurfaces The House committee tasked with examining the feasibility of establishing entertainment complexes, including legal casinos, will convene to discuss the matter and seek approval from the Cabinet today, January 12th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283328-thai-legal-casino-proposal-resurfaces/

The House committee tasked with examining the feasibility of establishing entertainment complexes, including legal casinos, will convene to discuss the matter and seek approval from the Cabinet today, January 12th. The Thai government has been eying to gain tax revenues from legalizing gambling businesses, including legal casinos, since last year, Thai media reported. The special House committee has been set up to study the feasibility of opening legal casinos reportedly in the following locations: Bangkok and areas within a 100-kilometer radius of Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports Areas within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) 22 tourism provinces Provinces with immigration checkpoints such as Phuket, Phang-Nga, Krabi, Chiang Mai, or Chaing Rai Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/12/thai-legal-casino-proposal-resurfaces/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Bid for Satellite Orbital Slot Packages to Soon Take Place BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is set to hold the bidding for satellite orbital slot packages on January 15, with three companies qualified to join the auction. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283326-bid-for-satellite-orbital-slot-packages-to-soon-take-place/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is set to hold the bidding for satellite orbital slot packages on January 15, with three companies qualified to join the auction. According to the NBTC, Space Tech Innovation Company, the state-owned National Telecommunications Public Company, and Prom Technical Services Company are the companies competing for the orbital slot packages. NBTC member Air Marshal Thanapant Raicharoen has disclosed that the auction will use Sequential Ascending Clock Auction, in which bidders place requested quantities against specified price steps in the bidding process. A mock auction will be held one day before the actual bidding which takes place on January 15. Air Marshal Thanapant stated that the public interest is the NBTC’s top priority in holding the auction, as one of the terms of reference requires the winner to allow the government to use one broadcast transponder and one 400 Mbps data broadband channel per satellite. He also dismissed the suggestion for the slot packages to be given to National Telecommunications, saying that doing so would violate the Constitution regarding monopolistic business and risk repercussions from the International Telecommunications Union. The NBTC assures that the bid will be transparent and free of any collusion. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230112115554323 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Manufacturers asked to keep goods prices low as cost of living crisis prolongs BANGKOK (NNT) - Essential goods and commodities are expected to continue seeing high manufacturing costs this year. Commercial affairs officials are asking manufacturers to maintain fair prices, in order to mitigate the cost of living crisis faced by the general public. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283325-manufacturers-asked-to-keep-goods-prices-low-as-cost-of-living-crisis-prolongs/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Essential goods and commodities are expected to continue seeing high manufacturing costs this year. Commercial affairs officials are asking manufacturers to maintain fair prices, in order to mitigate the cost of living crisis faced by the general public. The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) said it had asked manufacturers in the country to help maintain the current prices of their goods, in an effort to help alleviate the cost of living crisis. The manufacturing sector will continue to be impacted by high prices of raw materials and energy, driving up the overall manufacturing cost. DIT Director General Wattanasak Sur-iam said the department has implemented the Win-Win model that aims to ensure both the manufacturers and the consumers will be least affected. He said the department has been considering price increase requests from manufacturers, in order to ensure appropriate pricing that reflects the actual cost. The DIT is closely monitoring goods prices daily to prevent possible gouging. Prices of fresh groceries such as meat, vegetables, and bottled palm oil saw a decline in the previous week, except for a slight price bump for eggs. Prices of other grocery items such as canned sardine, soy sauce, and fish sauce have been stable. Mr. Wattanasak said the department has received good cooperation from manufacturers in maintaining the current level of retail prices through cost-cutting measures. The DIT will also be conducting random inspections at retail outlets more frequently this year. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230112095749276 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Six police officers relieved of duty for alleged ties to Tuhao’s criminal activities Six metropolitan police officers, including a deputy commander, have been relieved of duty for allegedly aiding and abetting the criminal activities of a Chinese criminal gang, allegedly led by Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283324-six-police-officers-relieved-of-duty-for-alleged-ties-to-tuhao’s-criminal-activities /

Six metropolitan police officers, including a deputy commander, have been relieved of duty for allegedly aiding and abetting the criminal activities of a Chinese criminal gang, allegedly led by Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”. Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat, the national police chief, said today (Thursday) that the six officers, including Kornchayanant’s Thai wife, who held the rank of a police colonel, a deputy commander of Metropolitan Police Bureau, are under investigation for gross disciplinary violations and their case has been sent to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. He said, however, that the six officers implicated have the right to defend their case in court. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/six-police-officers-relieved-of-duty-for-alleged-ties-to-tuhaos-criminal-activities/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

฿100m needed to salvage the sunken HTMS Sukhothai The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is going to need about 100 million baht to raise the sunken HTMS Sukhothai from the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand and 12 suitably equipped companies have offered to undertake the work. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283267-navy-wants-to-raise-sunken-warship-for-return-to-service/?do=findComment&comment=17837704

฿100m needed to salvage the sunken HTMS Sukhothai The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is going to need about 100 million baht to raise the sunken HTMS Sukhothai from the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand and 12 suitably equipped companies have offered to undertake the work. A well-informed naval source said that Admiral Adung Phan-iam, the commander of the RTN fleet, had instructed the committee selecting the qualified company to speed up the selection process. The source said that one of the conditions set by the RTN for the salvage operation is that the ship must be recovered in its present shape without being cut into sections. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/100m-needed-to-salvage-the-sunken-htms-sukhothai/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

PHOTO: UK Daily News A British man has made a series of allegations against Patong Police, claiming he was tortured while in custody. The story has been reported in a number of foreign news outlets, in which the man has been named as 51 year old Carl Gentry-Evans. According to a First Post report detailing the allegations, Mr Evans was holidaying on the island when he had his drink spiked by an alleged criminal gang. He alleges the gang then beat him up and stole his bank cards. The details become unclear after that as it appears Mr Evans spent the following 48 hours in some kind of “delirium”. When he recovered, he claims he noticed a number of purchases had been made using his bank cards and that he’d lost nearly UK £7,000. Mr Evans says he was walking back to his accommodation in Patong when he was intercepted by the police and ended up in custody. He says he was put in a police van and alleges that while being driven to jail, 4 officers assaulted him using “metal sticks”. Mr Evans also alleges that the chief of police punched him in the face. The shocking – and somewhat bizarre – allegations continue, including being left without food or water, refused help and beaten for hours. “They shackled me so tightly that the circulation in my arms was cut off. They put chains around my neck and attached it to either side of the jail.” Mr Evans claims he remained in custody for 7 days and that the police laughed when he asked for the British Embassy to be contacted. He says he was eventually given permission to contact his sister in New Zealand, who contacted the embassy and sent her brother money to cover his release and medical treatment. The report goes on to say that following his release, Mr Evans contacted the British Embassy but claims “they did not offer much help”. It’s understood Mr Evans has now left Thailand and was not officially charged. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/british-tourist-claims-he-was-tortured-while-in-police-custody-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-01-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Phuket is the “favourite” Thai holiday destination among Chinese tourists PHOTO: Chinese visitors arrive in Thailand Phuket, followed closely by Chiang Mai, is the top destination favoured by Chinese tourists, according to the President of the Phuket Tourist Association. Thanet Tantiphiriyakit is welcoming the long-awaited return of the Chinese, adding that many countries are happy to welcome them back. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283241-phuket-is-the-“favourite”-thai-holiday-destination-among-chinese-tourists/

PHOTO: Chinese visitors arrive in Thailand Phuket, followed closely by Chiang Mai, is the top destination favoured by Chinese tourists, according to the President of the Phuket Tourist Association. Thanet Tantiphiriyakit is welcoming the long-awaited return of the Chinese, adding that many countries are happy to welcome them back. According to a Bangkok Post report, 3 direct flights from China will land in Phuket on January 18. The flights, 2 from Shanghai and one from Nanjing, will carry a combined total of 500 passengers a day. A further 2 direct flights from China may be added, pending approval being granted, according to Thanet. Another 3 flights will go into operation from January 24, meaning a total of 8 direct flights a day from China to Phuket. Addressing concerns about the spike in Covid-19 infections in China… “Phuket is well equipped to deal with an outbreak of the virus. He says workers in the island’s tourism sector will wear face masks and practice social distancing.” Meanwhile, up north, the director of Chiang Mai Airport, Wichit Kaeosaithiam, says a direct flight from Shanghai to the northern city will begin on January 18. Another direct flight, this time from Guangzhou, will be added 2 days later. Wichit says the airport has been preparing for an increase in air traffic from China since the country recently dropped its travel restrictions. Approval is also being sought for a direct flight from Beijing to Chiang Mai, another 2 direct flights from Shanghai, along with a direct service from Chengdu, in Sichuan province. Chiang Mai Airport also offers direct flights from Singapore, Hong Kong, Incheon and Busan in South Korea, Taipei in Taiwan, Luang Prabang in Laos, Danang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Yangon in Myanmar. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/phuket-is-the-favourite-thai-holiday-destination-among-chinese-tourists/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-01-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Fire Guts 7-11 and Six other Buildings in Chonburi Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed one 7-11 convenience store and six buildings in Chonburi’s Ban Bueng district early this morning, January 11th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283240-fire-guts-7-11-and-six-other-buildings-in-chonburi/

Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed one 7-11 convenience store and six buildings in Chonburi’s Ban Bueng district early this morning, January 11th. The fire was reported at 3 AM and quickly spread from one 7-11 store to six surrounding buildings, causing significant damage to the area on the Chonburi-Ban Bueng Road in the Ban Bueng sub-district. Firefighters were called to the scene and were able to bring the fire under control around 4:50 AM, but not before it had caused significant damage to the buildings. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under investigation by Chonburi police. No injuries have been reported, however, the damage to the buildings and the 7-11 store are considerable. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/11/fire-guts-7-11-and-six-other-buildings-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

TAT aims to make the whole year high season for travel in Thailand The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to make the whole year a high season for travel, to boost both domestic and inbound tourism, according to Parichart Boonclai, TAT Executive Director of Advertising and Public Relations. The strategy is to promote the identity of each region, to encourage domestic tourists throughout the year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283239-tat-aims-to-make-the-whole-year-high-season-for-travel-in-thailand/

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to make the whole year a high season for travel, to boost both domestic and inbound tourism, according to Parichart Boonclai, TAT Executive Director of Advertising and Public Relations. The strategy is to promote the identity of each region, to encourage domestic tourists throughout the year. Domestic Tourism Northern Thailand will present the beauty of the old days, which aims to persuade people in the north travel to other provinces in the region. Central Thailand will present the brand new experience of travelling under the theme of ‘Trendy C2’, to resonate with Gen Y and Z tourists. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/tat-aims-to-make-the-whole-year-high-season-for-travel-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Chiang Mai launches COVID vax campaign ahead of tourist arrivals from China Chiang Mai has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, as a precautionary measure ahead of the return of tourists from China, with the first direct flight between Shanghai and Chiang Mai set to arrive in the northern capital on January 18th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283237-chiang-mai-launches-covid-vax-campaign-ahead-of-tourist-arrivals-from-china/

Chiang Mai has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, as a precautionary measure ahead of the return of tourists from China, with the first direct flight between Shanghai and Chiang Mai set to arrive in the northern capital on January 18th. Dr. Jatuchai Maneerat, the provincial public health chief, said today (Wednesday) that they will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to people working in the tourism sector, from January 23rd to 29th at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) conference hall, with a target of administering 3,000 doses a day. Free vaccinations will also be available for members of the public at the Nakornping, Chiang Mai Neurological, Chiang Mai Mother and Child and community hospitals, he said. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/chiang-mai-launches-covid-vax-campaign-ahead-of-tourist-arrivals-from-china/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

The before and after images of a Vietnamese girl with alopecia totalis, calcinosis cutis and hyperthyroidism, with the rightmost picture showing her hair growing back after treatment. Photos obtained by VnExpress An 11-year-old girl in Vietnam has calcinosis cutis, alopecia totalis and hyperthyroidism without Down syndrome, a combination of conditions that has never been recorded in medical history. The girl, who lives in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, began to lose her hair at the age of 2, and was complete bald by the age of 8, according to her family. She also had a bump on her neck, as well as yellow papules around her neck, armpits and arms. In August 2021, she went to Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital in HCMC to have her neck bump diagnosed, and testing showed that she had calcinosis cutis and alopecia totalis. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-girl-with-unique-combination-of-diseases-recorded-as-world-s-first-4558550.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-11

An artwork of Hanoi artist Minh Anh that was accused of being AI-generated. Photo by Minh Anh A Vietnamese artist said his Reddit account has been banned following accusations one of his artworks was AI-generated. Nguyen Hoang Minh Anh, aka Ben Moran, 30, who works in a Hanoi art studio, last month posted one of his works on r/Art subreddit, which has over 22 million members. Anh said the admins of the subreddit deleted his work because they believed it was generated by AI. When he sent proof he had created it himself, one of them said: "I don't believe you. Even if you did 'paint' it yourself, it's so obviously an AI-prompted design that it doesn't matter. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-artist-says-reddit-account-banned-over-ai-generated-art-accusations-4558703.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-11

Passengers on a bus are helped to get out it plunges into a canal in Dong Thap Province, January 10, 2022 A bus plunged into a canal in southern Vietnam after a passenger attempted to steal the driver's phone and threatened to attack him. As the 40-seat passenger bus was moving in Dong Thap Province on Tuesday night, a passenger named Le Hiep Hoa, 37, approached the driver, Phan Thanh Tung, and tried to steal his smartphone. When the driver grabbed him, Hoa took out a pair of scissors and threatened to stab him. Hoa then grabbed the steering wheel, causing the bus to plow into a canal. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/bus-plows-into-canal-as-thief-threatens-driver-4558844.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-11

People ride on Y Khun the elephant (L) on the Lak Lake of Dak Lak Province at the end of 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Oanh A man in Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands handed an elephant over to an animal rescue center and was given VND700 million ($29,852) as support money. Y Khun (which means "lucky") is a 40-year-old elephant that's been raised by Dang Van Long's family in Dak Lak's Lak District for tourism purposes for years, Tran Xuan Phuoc, director of the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center, said Tuesday. Over the past two years under the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Long brought Y Khun to the jungle to raise him in nature. However, as natural forest coverage gradually decreased and food became more scarce, the family decided to give Y Khun to the conservation center. In return, the family received VND700 million as support. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-hands-over-elephant-to-conservation-center-receives-29-800-4558866.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-11

Le Lai (R) and Hoang Trung Thong at a power station in Dak Lak Province, where they stole wires and fried electrical appliances of 80 families in the area. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Oanh Two men were detained after stealing wires from power stations in Dak Lak Province, which resulted in a power surge that damaged electrical appliances in 80 local homes. Le Lai, 28, and Hoang Trung Thong, 41, were detained by police of Buon Ma Thuot Town in the Central Highlands province on Wednesday. They are under investigation for stealing. In December last year, Lai and Thong came to Buon Ma Thuot and rented a motel room as a base for carrying out robberies. At night, they would use tools to steal wires and copper coils, which they sold as scrap. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/thieves-steal-wires-from-power-station-fry-appliances-in-80-families-4558921.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-11