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More than ten Thai restaurants caught selling alcohol beyond legal time Pattaya police caught more than ten Thai restaurants breaking alcohol sales law during an early morning crackdown today, December 2nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279512-more-than-ten-thai-restaurants-caught-selling-alcohol-beyond-legal-time/

Pattaya police caught more than ten Thai restaurants breaking alcohol sales law during an early morning crackdown today, December 2nd. At 2:00 AM, Pattaya police continued their regular patrol around the entertainment areas to keep the venues in order under the command of Pol. Maj. Gen. Nantawut Suwanla-ong, acting commander-in-chief of Chonburi Provincial Police. According to the patrol police, they found more than ten Thai barbecue, or Mookata, restaurants, and shops selling alcohol beyond the legal time. The police talked with the venues’ owners, explaining selling booze past midnight was illegal before taking them to the Pattaya police station for legal action. According to Pattaya Police, many people were using restaurants as “de facto” entertainment venues to watch football and drink alcohol after proper bars were legally closed between midnight-2 AM based on entertainment zones. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/02/more-than-ten-thai-restaurants-caught-selling-alcohol-beyond-legal-time-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-02 - 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!

Thailand Delivers 2nd Presentation to Host ‘Specialised Expo 2028’ in Phuket BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has delivered its second country presentation at the 171st General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris as part of its bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279511-thailand-delivers-2nd-presentation-to-host-‘specialised-expo-2028’-in-phuket/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has delivered its second country presentation at the 171st General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris as part of its bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028. During the assembly, Thailand reaffirmed its readiness in every respect to host the event, which would take place in Phuket province. The second country presentation centered on policy support, details on the Expo’s thematic topics, and the Expo site’s master plan and conceptual design. According to a report, the presentation began with a message from Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who emphasized the significance of Thailand’s selection to host this global event. The message added that the Specialised Expo 2028, which is in line with the Bio-Circular-Green or BCG Economic Model of the Royal Thai Government, would serve as an international platform to foster cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. The Thai delegates reassured the BIE member nations that the Specialised Expo 2028 would generate tangible benefits for the global community, particularly as a platform for policy-level cooperation and inspiration for the next generation. Team Thailand was represented by Thailand’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijavat Isarabhakdi, President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, Yossapon Boonsom, from the team of architects involved in the Expo’s space design, and Annada Lakkhana, a 12-year-old schoolgirl and Phuket Young Ambassador who spoke for the younger generation. The final vote of the 170 BIE member nations to determine the winning host location is scheduled for June 2023. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221202124554459 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-02 - 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!

Major Expansions Set for Bangkok’s International Airports BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has confirmed the expansion of Bangkok’s international airports to handle the increasing number of passengers after the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279510-major-expansions-set-for-bangkok’s-international-airports/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has confirmed the expansion of Bangkok’s international airports to handle the increasing number of passengers after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Airports of Thailand Plc is planning to solicit bids for the expansion of Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport early next year. Saksayam stated AOT would hold a tender for constructing a new 10-billion-baht passenger terminal on the east side of Suvarnabhumi International Airport. A master plan is also being drafted for Suvarnabhumi’s future expansion, which includes the addition of two new passenger terminals: one to the west of the main terminal and one to the north. Meanwhile, the AOT intends to hold a tender for the third phase of the Don Mueang airport expansion, which will have a budget of 36 billion baht. The minister said the construction proposal will likely be presented to the AOT board of directors in March 2023. Once authorized, it will be forwarded to the National Economic and Social Development Council for review before being submitted to the Cabinet for approval. The bidding is expected to be held in the middle of next year, and the project winner will be selected within 12 months, with construction starting in 2024. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221202131355471 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-02 - 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!

Govt Certifies 6 Safe Ride-Hailing Apps BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – The government approved six mobile phone applications for people to hail taxis safely with reasonable fares. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279509-govt-certifies-6-safe-ride-hailing-apps/

BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – The government approved six mobile phone applications for people to hail taxis safely with reasonable fares. Deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that to provide people with access to safe taxi services and fair prices, the Transport Ministry certified the six mobile phone applications that had reasonable fares, informed commuters of fares in advance, guaranteed passengers’ privacy and also insured them as required by law. The six apps are Grab, Robinhood, Hello Phuket Service, Bonku, Asia Cab and Airasia Super App. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1068989 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-02 - 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 Min orders monitoring against XBC “Deltacron” BANGKOK (NNT) - The discovery of Thailand’s first case of the XBC “Deltacron” hybrid variant of the COVID-19 virus has prompted concerns. Health authorities say the hybrid has not shown signs of causing more severe symptoms but appears to be more readily transmitted. The health ministry continues to monitor multiple variants of the coronavirus and is re-emphasizing the need for people to get booster shots of vaccine. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279508-health-min-orders-monitoring-against-xbc-“deltacron”/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The discovery of Thailand’s first case of the XBC “Deltacron” hybrid variant of the COVID-19 virus has prompted concerns. Health authorities say the hybrid has not shown signs of causing more severe symptoms but appears to be more readily transmitted. The health ministry continues to monitor multiple variants of the coronavirus and is re-emphasizing the need for people to get booster shots of vaccine. Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized the matter during a meeting with public health ministry executives. He asserted the ministry currently employs a mechanism to control COVID-19 so the disease would remain in the category of “communicable disease under surveillance”. The same label and mechanisms will be employed for COVID-19 if the severity of the disease does not change. Mr. Anutin explained that no variants that could result in the disease becoming more severe have yet been found. In the meantime, the health ministry will continue to focus on having people get the complete 4 doses. This would reduce the severity of symptoms upon contracting Covid. Mr. Anutin also addressed Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha coming down with COVID-19. He said he telephoned his deputy, who told him the only symptoms were sore throat and coughs. Mr. Sathit has already had 4 doses of the vaccine. However, he was admitted to the hospital at the discretion of the doctor as his blood oxygen reading was below 95. Mr. Anutin said his deputy will spend 4-5 days recuperating. He also planned to personally visit Mr. Sathit at the hospital. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221202092811367 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-02 - 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!

Thailand Aims for 80% of Pre-Pandemic Tourism Revenue in 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - At the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented the country’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals by 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279507-thailand-aims-for-80-of-pre-pandemic-tourism-revenue-in-2023/

BANGKOK (NNT) - At the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented the country’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals by 2022. As one of the panel speakers on "The Recovery of Travel in Asia and the Pacific," TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn highlighted the strategies and measures the TAT was using to achieve these goals while predicting a return to 80% of the pre-pandemic tourism revenue. Following COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, which generated significant demand for travel, Yuthasak stated that Thailand’s tourism has become more sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly. He added that Thailand is now fully reopened to foreign tourism and is witnessing a rebound in international visitor arrivals. According to Yuthasak, the ’Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters’ marketing campaign, in which visitors are invited to experience the kingdom’s wealth of existing and new tourism experiences, has been one of the most popular tourism campaigns among visitors. TAT stated that the government’s Bio-Circular-Green or BCG Economy Model aligns with the kingdom’s efforts to promote a more responsible and sustainable tourism industry. The agency affirmed that it would continue to encourage more collaboration between industry and non-industry players and embrace innovation to develop and promote sustainable tourism products and establish a tourism business ecosystem that benefits all parties. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221202125638462 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-02 - 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!

Some good news for Thai economy amid many negative factors The Thai economy grew 4.5 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2022, exceeding market expectations. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279506-some-good-news-for-thai-economy-amid-many-negative-factors/

The Thai economy grew 4.5 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2022, exceeding market expectations. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter nearly doubled from 2.3 per cent in the first quarter and 2.5 per cent in the second, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), a state think-tank. The growth quarter on quarter was 1.2 per cent. Private consumption and private investment as well as recovery of tourism contributed to the expansion of GDP. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/some-good-news-for-thai-economy-amid-many-negative-factors/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-02 - 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!

Brand, Design Development for Thai GI Products to Enter Global Markets NONTHABURI, Dec 2 (TNA) — The Department of Intellectual Property and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shared ideas to develop the brands and designs of Thai products with geographical indications (GI) for their competitive edge in global markets. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279504-brand-design-development-for-thai-gi-products-to-enter-global-markets/

NONTHABURI, Dec 2 (TNA) — The Department of Intellectual Property and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shared ideas to develop the brands and designs of Thai products with geographical indications (GI) for their competitive edge in global markets. DIP director-general Vuttikrai Leewiraphan said his department and WIPO organized a session on brand and design development for Thai GI products at Parco Khaoyai Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima province. In the session, international experts shared their brand and design knowledge that would increase the product value of participants. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1068976 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-02 - 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!

One killed, another injured in building collapse in Phitsanuloke A site worker was killed and another injured when a partially completed building, in the compound of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in the northern province of Phitsanuloke, collapsed in this morning (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279503-one-killed-another-injured-in-building-collapse-in-phitsanuloke/

A site worker was killed and another injured when a partially completed building, in the compound of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in the northern province of Phitsanuloke, collapsed in this morning (Friday). The Phitsanuloke rescue radio centre said that emergency services rushed to the construction site in Samo Khae sub-district. When the EMTs arrived at the scene they were told that one injured person had already been taken to Wang Thong district hospital, but another was still missing and was believed to be buried under the collapsed concrete slabs. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/one-killed-another-injured-in-building-collapse-in-phitsanuloke/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-02 - 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!

Singer Aed Carabao’s land does not encroach onto national forest reserve Two plots of land in Thailand’s Saraburi Province, owned by famous singer Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Aed Carabao”, are not located in Thap Kwang-Muak Lek national forest reserves, according to the Forest Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279443-singer-aed-carabao’s-land-does-not-encroach-onto-national-forest-reserve/

Two plots of land in Thailand’s Saraburi Province, owned by famous singer Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Aed Carabao”, are not located in Thap Kwang-Muak Lek national forest reserves, according to the Forest Department. Cheewapap Cheewatham, deputy director-general of Forest Department, said today (Thursday) that the department has checked the two parcels of land, covering an area of 5.6 hectares, by using satellite mapping and comparing it with the department’s maps. The result shows that the land in question is outside the forest reserves. He said, however, that an iron gate, at the entrance to the two plots of land, was found to be within the boundary of the forest reserves, adding that the fence there is reported to have been erected by some Thais and foreigners, to prevent villagers from entering the forest. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/singer-aed-carabaos-land-does-not-encroach-onto-national-forest-reserve/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-01 - 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!

NACC says Racha Thewa TAO has the right to buy more “fancy” lamp posts Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will not interfere with the decision of the Racha Thewa Tambon (sub-district) Administration Organisation (TAO) to procure an additional 727 “fancy” lamp posts, at an estimated cost of 69 million baht, to be installed in the sub-district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279378-fancy-lampposts-there-may-be-tough-economic-times-but-thai-council-still-spending-millions-on-kinarees/?do=findComment&comment=17760281

NACC says Racha Thewa TAO has the right to buy more “fancy” lamp posts Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will not interfere with the decision of the Racha Thewa Tambon (sub-district) Administration Organisation (TAO) to procure an additional 727 “fancy” lamp posts, at an estimated cost of 69 million baht, to be installed in the sub-district. NACC Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol said today (Thursday) that the TAO Council in Samut Prakan Province has the authority to press ahead with the lamp post project, even though it is already being investigated by the anti-corruption watchdog for alleged misuse of funds to procure hundreds of similar lamp posts at inflated prices previously. He said that there are five case files open on the lamp post project and the NACC is expected to wrap up all the cases early next year, ahead of a ruling by the commission. The accused will be given a chance to defend themselves, he added. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nacc-says-racha-thewa-tao-has-the-right-to-buy-more-fancy-lamp-posts/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-01 - 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!

Government and opposition MPs blame each other for collapse of House meeting Government and opposition whips resorted to finger-pointing over the collapse of the House meeting today (Thursday), due to a lack of a quorum. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279438-government-and-opposition-mps-blame-each-other-for-collapse-of-house-meeting/

Government and opposition whips resorted to finger-pointing over the collapse of the House meeting today (Thursday), due to a lack of a quorum. The House was scheduled to vote on Section 9/1 of a bill to enable impeachment of administrators and councillors in local administrative organisations, which was supposed to be voted on last week. The meeting was adjourned because there were not enough MPs in the chamber to make up the required quorum. Signs that today’s meeting may not take place emerged when Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Mai, Julapun Amornvivat, informed House Speaker Chuan Leekpai that opposition MPs will not formally declare their presence in the chamber, although there were physically present, because they disagree with voting on the same issue again. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/government-and-opposition-mps-blame-each-other-for-collapse-of-house-meeting/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-01 - 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!

A man waters chrysanthemum pots to get them ready for sale in the upcoming Tet in Vietnam's southern Dong Thap Province, November 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai Vietnamese people will take a break of seven days for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the Government Office announced Thursday. The holiday will last from January 20 to 26, 2023, allowing laborers to leave work two days before the Year of the Cat starts on January 22. The Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is the biggest holiday in Vietnam and an important occasion of family reunions, which thus often comes with a surge in travel by migrant workers back to their hometown. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-to-enjoy-7-day-tet-break-4542823.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-01