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BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – PTT Group will increase its price of natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by one baht per kilogram on Dec 16 except for taxis while the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be frozen until next month. The Committee on Energy Policy Administration (CEPA) on Dec 13 resolved to maintain the LPG price at refineries at 19.9833 baht per kilogram (value-added tax excluded) from Jan 1 to 31, 2023. Consequently, the retail LPG price will be at about 408 baht per 15kg cylinder. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-1075775 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-14 - 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!

Top Virologist Recommends Using Thai LAAB Supplies BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s top virologist has commented on the use of antibodies to treat COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients. He suggested that the long-acting antibodies (LAABs) already available in the kingdom should be utilized during the current wave of COVID outbreaks. The effectiveness of the LAABs in stock is expected to only decline as the coronavirus mutates further. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280625-top-virologist-recommends-using-thai-laab-supplies/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s top virologist has commented on the use of antibodies to treat COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients. He suggested that the long-acting antibodies (LAABs) already available in the kingdom should be utilized during the current wave of COVID outbreaks. The effectiveness of the LAABs in stock is expected to only decline as the coronavirus mutates further. Dr Yong Poovorawan, a virology expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, explained that antibodies were used during the early stages of the pandemic. COVID vaccines were not available at the time and so plasma from recovered patients, which contained antibodies, were used to treat new patients. With the development of proper vaccines that trigger antibody production in recipients, there was no longer a need for plasma treatment. Dr Yong, who heads the university’s Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, wrote that continuous viral mutations make manufactured antibodies less effective. With Omicron BA.2.75 being the current dominant strain, the most effective antibodies available in Thailand are those acquired under the LAAB procurement scheme. Dr Yong added that current LAABs will become even less effective as the virus mutates further and as sub-variants of the BQ.1, BQ.1.1 or XBB strains become widespread. The virologist is recommending that antibodies be given to patients with weak immune systems, such as those with chronic kidney failure, people on immunosuppressants, organ transfer patients and cancer patients undergoing certain stages of treatment. Dr Yong wrote that LAABs can be used to treat members of vulnerable groups who have not received sufficient vaccine injections. Administering LAABs as soon as possible after contracting COVID can also reduce symptom severity and risk of death. He noted that the Ministry of Health has enough LAABs in stock for patients who need them, adding that the treatment is very safe. He also advised putting the current LAAB stock to use now while it remains effective. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221214095839738 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-14 - 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!

Year-End Fairs Promote Local Products And Thai Silk BANGKOK (NNT) - Two events scheduled for this month will be showcasing local handicrafts and Thai silk, suitable as New Year gifts. The organizers hope these events will help promote local products and local economies by bringing them to a wider audience. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280624-year-end-fairs-promote-local-products-and-thai-silk/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Two events scheduled for this month will be showcasing local handicrafts and Thai silk, suitable as New Year gifts. The organizers hope these events will help promote local products and local economies by bringing them to a wider audience. The first event is OTOP City 2022. It will be held from 17 to 25 December at IMPACT exhibition center in Nonthaburi. This event will showcase and sell OTOP products made by local businesses, and provide product development workshops for local businesses to better meet their customers’ needs. The second event is Thai Silk Festival 2022, to take place from 15 to 18 December at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. This event aims to promote the culture, identity, and wisdom of Thai textiles while providing commercial spaces for local textile businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to reach a broader customer base. Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has admired Thai textiles and OTOP products, which have seen continuous improvement to suit all activities and lifestyles. The DPM urged all sides to continue their efforts to conserve and pass on the wisdom of Thai textiles, as the government vows to promote Thai textiles in the domestic and international markets, as a way to help villagers and local businesses generate more income. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221214092100724 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-14 - 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!

Health Ministry Highlights Medical Tourism Potential BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has emphasized the potential benefits of its "Health for Wealth" concept in enhancing Thailand’s economy through medical tourism promotion. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280623-health-ministry-highlights-medical-tourism-potential/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has emphasized the potential benefits of its "Health for Wealth" concept in enhancing Thailand’s economy through medical tourism promotion. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that according to the Medical Tourism Association, Thailand ranks 5th among the world’s most popular health tourism destinations in 2021. High medical care standards, quality treatments, reasonable rates, and affordable cost of living for long-term patients have made the kingdom one of the most popular medical destinations. According to the Department of Health Service Support, a ministry survey conducted in collaboration with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) on 30 hospitals last year revealed that tourists who came for medical treatment spent around 11.9 billion baht. This represents a 47% increase over the previous year. The top five treatments generating the most revenue for hospitals were cardiovascular issues, metabolism, cancer, bones and joints, and neurological systems. Foreign medical tourists spent an average of 35,000 baht on treatments, with the majority of patients coming from Kuwait, followed by Cambodia, Myanmar, Japan and China. Visitors primarily sought treatment for their bones, joints, cardiovascular system, metabolism and teeth. The minister said he has been working to implement the Health for Wealth concept, with a focus of promoting Thailand as a medical tourism and wellness retreat destination to strengthen the nation’s economy. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221214123709827 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-14 - 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!

SRT to Invest in Next Phase of Thai-Chinese Rail Project BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest an additional 300 billion baht in the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280622-srt-to-invest-in-next-phase-of-thai-chinese-rail-project/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest an additional 300 billion baht in the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project. According to SRT officials, the blueprint for the 356-kilometer section of the project’s second phase extending from Nakhon Ratchasima to the border province of Nong Khai has already been completed. The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) will soon receive an environmental impact assessment (EIA) before proceeding. The SRT will present a proposal to its executive board for consideration before submitting it to the Cabinet for approval in January or February of next year. If approved, a bid will be called and the winner determined by the end of 2023. The SRT said the rail project, which will take four years to complete, is scheduled to begin in 2024, with 13 contracts to be awarded. 12 will be awarded for construction and one for the railroad signaling system. The project’s second phase includes a 185-kilometer ground track and a 171-kilometer elevated track in several northeastern provinces, including Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Nong Khai. The five railway stations along the route will be located in Bua Yai, Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Nong Khai. The high-speed railway project is divided into three phases, with the final section connecting Nong Khai to the Laotian capital Vientiane and Kunming in China’s Yunnan Province. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221214122852824 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-14 - 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 Industrial Confidence Surges for Sixth Month BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s industrial confidence soared for the sixth straight month in November, boosted by recovering domestic demand and foreign tourist arrivals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280621-thai-industrial-confidence-surges-for-sixth-month/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s industrial confidence soared for the sixth straight month in November, boosted by recovering domestic demand and foreign tourist arrivals. According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) edged up to 93.5 in November from 93.1 the previous month. The kingdom reported over 10 million international visitors last week, a figure that is predicted by the FTI to more than double next year. FTI Chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul highlighted other positive industry developments, such as higher vehicle and electronic production due to improved semiconductor supply. He added that declining freight rates benefited exporters. On the downside, Kriengkrai noted that the industry index is expected to drop within the next three months due to concerns over increased production costs, particularly rising energy prices. As one of the main drivers of Thailand’s economy, exports were hit by weakening global demand while appreciation of the Thai baht lowered trade competitiveness. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221214102948756 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-14 - 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!

All of Thailand, except south, will be cooler on Thursday Most of Thailand, with the exception of the south, will become cooler tomorrow as temperatures are forecast to fall further by 2-4oC in the Northeast and by 1-3oC in the northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280620-all-of-thailand-except-south-will-be-cooler-on-thursday/

Most of Thailand, with the exception of the south, will become cooler tomorrow as temperatures are forecast to fall further by 2-4oC in the Northeast and by 1-3oC in the northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals. The Meteorological Department attributed the cooler weather over the next 24 hours to a strong cold front from China, which is blanketing northern parts of Thailand. In northern provinces, the department reports that temperatures this morning (Wednesday) fell by 1-3oC, to 17-21oC on the lowlands, while temperatures in the highlands range from 5-12oC, with ground frost in some areas. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/all-of-thailand-except-south-will-be-cooler-on-thursday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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!

Can Thailand afford to raise minimum wage to 600 baht? The Pheu Thai Party has made a big election promise: if it becomes the ruling party next year, Thailand’s minimum daily wage will rise to 600 baht by 2027. The election pledge has divided opinion and sparked a heated debate on whether this promise is reasonable or will open a can of worms. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280618-can-thailand-afford-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-600-baht/

The Pheu Thai Party has made a big election promise: if it becomes the ruling party next year, Thailand’s minimum daily wage will rise to 600 baht by 2027. The election pledge has divided opinion and sparked a heated debate on whether this promise is reasonable or will open a can of worms. “Our policy to raise the daily minimum wage to 600 baht will be implemented as the Thai economy grows,” said Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in her capacity as chair of Pheu Thai’s committee on public participation and innovation. Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of fugitive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, also heads the Pheu Thai Family. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/can-thailand-afford-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-600-baht/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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 of Thailand’s smaller parties to merge ahead of next election Six small parties announced today (Wednesday) that they will merge to form a new party to contest the next election, due to the new electoral system which will make it almost impossible for a small party to win a House seat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280617-six-of-thailand’s-smaller-parties-to-merge-ahead-of-next-election/

Six small parties announced today (Wednesday) that they will merge to form a new party to contest the next election, due to the new electoral system which will make it almost impossible for a small party to win a House seat. Dr. Ravee Maschamadol, leader the New Palangdharma Party, said today that the merger of the New Palangdharma, Thairuamthai, Thaichana, Green, Thai Rungruang and Thai Rungroj parties is the only way for them to go under the new electoral system. Under the new system, there will one ballot for the election of constituency MPs and another for party-list MPs. The House will be made up of 400 constituency MPs and 100 party-list MPs, instead of 350 and 150 respectively under the old system. The distribution of the party-list seats will be calculated by dividing the total votes received by each party by 100, instead of 500 as in the previous election. This will minimize the chance of small parties being allocated party-list seats. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/six-of-thailands-smaller-parties-to-merge-ahead-of-next-election/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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!

Man allegedly got robbed by a woman he met in Pattaya on a dating application A Bangkok man has allegedly lost one hundred thousand baht from a woman that he met in Pattaya that he contacted from a dating application. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280535-man-allegedly-got-robbed-by-a-woman-he-met-in-pattaya-on-a-dating-application/

A Bangkok man has allegedly lost one hundred thousand baht from a woman that he met in Pattaya that he contacted from a dating application. Mr. Jack, 30, from Bangkok, filed a report to the Pattaya City Police after midnight today(December 13th). His full name was withheld for his privacy. Jack told police, “I met what I thought was a nice woman named ‘Plaeng’ on a mobile dating application. We talked online for one week before we agreed to first meet in Pattaya. When she came to my hotel room, however, Plaeng wore a face mask all the time and did not appear to look like her profile photos. She asked to borrow my mobile iPhone Pro Max to order food shortly after she arrived, claiming there was an issue with her phone.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/13/man-allegedly-has-one-hundred-thousand-baht-in-money-and-valuables-stolen-by-a-woman-he-met-in-pattaya-on-a-dating-application/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-13 - 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!

Top things tourists like to do in Thailand Eating Thai food, Thai massage and spa treatments, going to the beach and visiting historical sites are the most popular activities among foreign tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280534-top-things-tourists-like-to-do-in-thailand/

Eating Thai food, Thai massage and spa treatments, going to the beach and visiting historical sites are the most popular activities among foreign tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A survey, conducted by the TAT, shows that 90.75% want to eat Thai food, followed by 48.23% who want to experience Thai traditional massage and spas, 48.12% prefer going to the beach and enjoying sea-related activities and 46.22% prefer visiting venues of historical importance. The five medical services most sought after by the tourists are medical check-ups, bone and joint treatments, treatments related to heart and vascular diseases, metabolic and dental treatment. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/top-things-tourists-like-to-do-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-13 - 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!

Former Democrat MP Nipit formally joins Palang Pracharath Party Former Democrat MP Nipit Intarasombut was formally presented to the media today (Tuesday) as a new member of the Palang Pracharath Party, responsible for election campaigning in Thailand’s southern provinces. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280532-former-democrat-mp-nipit-formally-joins-palang-pracharath-party/

Former Democrat MP Nipit Intarasombut was formally presented to the media today (Tuesday) as a new member of the Palang Pracharath Party, responsible for election campaigning in Thailand’s southern provinces. On hand to welcome him were the party’s secretary-general, Santi Promphat, and two deputy leaders, Wirat Rattanaseth and Paibul Nititawan. Nipit, who recently left the Sang Anakot Thai Party, after previously leaving the Democrat Party, said that he decided to join Palang Pracharath because he wants it to win the next election. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/former-democrat-mp-nipit-formally-joins-palang-pracharath-party/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-13 - 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!

Police Bust Online Gambling Network with B3bn Transactions BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) – Police tackled an online gambling network that had more than 3 billion baht worth of its financial transactions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280520-police-bust-online-gambling-network-with-b3bn-transactions/

BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) – Police tackled an online gambling network that had more than 3 billion baht worth of its financial transactions. IT crime suppression police and officials from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society have busted a gang organizing various kinds of online gambling including football gambling. The gang which covered many members had gamblers deposit and withdraw their gambling money via commercial banks and invited gamblers publicly via social media and websites. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1075101 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-13 - 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!