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NAKHON PATHOM (NNT) - The Nakhon Pathom provincial industrial works office has ordered the Indorama Polyester Industries plant in the Nakhon Chai Si district to close for 15 days beginning Thursday (Sep 22), pending an inspection to ensure there are no further chemical leaks into the environment. According to reports, on Thursday, approximately 30 liters of heat transfer fluid known as biphenyl and diphenyl oxide leaked from a production unit in the plant, resulting in several schools in the districts of Nakhon Chai Si, Sam Phran, and Salaya being ordered to suspend classes for safety. Following the incident, the Pollution Control Department officials advised nearby residents to don facemasks and remain inside their homes until further notice. To prevent a recurrence of the incident, Sahawat Sobha, the deputy director of the Industrial Works Department, stated that the factory had been ordered to cease operations until a thorough inspection to determine the source of the chemical leak had been completed. Meanwhile, Nakhon Pathom governor Surasak Charoensirichoke said there were also reports of chemical odor being detected in Taweewattana district, more than 10 kilometers from the factory. He added that a follow-up inspection of the air quality within a 17-kilometer radius of the factory found no traces of the leaked chemicals. The management of Indorama Polyester Industries has since issued a public apology, explaining that the incident was unintentional and vowing to assist businesses and residents affected by the leak. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220923105525260 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-23 - 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!

JobsDB advises burnouts to focus on developing in-demand skills for the right opportunity BANGKOK (NNT) - Burnout is a term that many modern workers are familiar with. Some people are experiencing it right now, while others may have already gone through it. Burnout frequently has a negative impact on work performance, daily life, relationships with family and coworkers, and so on. Workers who are burned out may become discouraged and lose motivation. JobsDB, Asia’s leading job portal, encourages new generation workers to rekindle their passion for work. JobsDB educates them on burnout and provides advice on how to change their perspectives and attitudes while learning new skills, so they make the most of their time and overcome burnout. As a result, they would be armed with new knowledge and skills for a new job opportunity. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272731-jobsdb-advises-burnouts-to-focus-on-developing-in-demand-skills-for-the-right-opportunity/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Burnout is a term that many modern workers are familiar with. Some people are experiencing it right now, while others may have already gone through it. Burnout frequently has a negative impact on work performance, daily life, relationships with family and coworkers, and so on. Workers who are burned out may become discouraged and lose motivation. JobsDB, Asia’s leading job portal, encourages new generation workers to rekindle their passion for work. JobsDB educates them on burnout and provides advice on how to change their perspectives and attitudes while learning new skills, so they make the most of their time and overcome burnout. As a result, they would be armed with new knowledge and skills for a new job opportunity. Burnout is common for people of all ages The term "burnout" conjures up images of long-term workers’ conditions. However, burnout affects workers of all ages, from first jobbers to supervisors and senior executives. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including an inability to manage things that affect your work, such as your work schedule or assignments, a sense of not belonging at work, not sharing the same goals as the organization, not being given the opportunity to do the job you are good at, being overlooked, and the classic work-life imbalance. These factors contribute to performance delays, mental stress, and a loss of self-confidence and trust in the organization, all of which impact your performance. The crisis shed light on myriad hidden opportunities The pandemic has been a global crisis in recent years, causing immeasurable losses to countries worldwide. Many businesses have had to downsize or even close, while workers have been laid off and forced to look for new jobs in vain. It is not surprising that these workers are more likely than ever to give up and become burned out. However, we couldn’t deny that the Covid-19 crisis also created new opportunities for many businesses and exponential growth in the demand for high-skilled workers. Duangporn Promon, Managing Director of Jobs DB Recruitment (Thailand) Limited, said, “According to JobsDB Thailand Salary Report 2022 distributed on JobsDB (Thailand) platform, Computer/IT industry has been the industry with the highest job ads posted. With the most job openings across all industries, Sales/Marketing was the most in-demand job function. Several job functions in Thailand experienced salary increases as a result of the increased demand. Computer/IT, Sales & Customer service, Marketing & PR, Education and Beauty, and Health & Fitness were among them. Various measures enacted to control the epidemic, business activity restrictions, and abrupt termination of employment caused entrepreneurs and workers to place a greater emphasis on job and financial security. As a result, workforces worldwide are developing in-demand digital skills as they seek new opportunities in industries or job functions with high growth potential. According to the "Decoding Digital Talent" survey of over 9,000 digital workers from various countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Denmark, and Thailand, 63 percent of digital workers want better job opportunities, while 49 percent want a new challenge. Duangporn adds, "Although the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) found that the national unemployment rate is relatively low this year, it is interesting that the number of workers experiencing burnout is increasing. However, we would like workers to recognize burnout as a common occurrence. We hope they use the JobsDB survey results to look for opportunities to develop skills and qualifications for a more stable job in terms of organizational growth and future compensation." Developing skills and seeking inspiration to overcome burnout In an era of constant change and adaptation, struggling with burnout is not the best option. Aside from learning new skills, we can avoid burnout by increasing happiness at work by identifying the source of the burnout and starting something new. For example, setting a new goal, finding new inspiration and challenge, creating a positive environment, traveling to a new destination, or discovering a new hobby. This could eventually lead to a successful new career. Download JobsDB Thailand Salary Report 2022 at https://jobsdb.me/SalaryReport2022 Download Decoding Digital Talent at https://jobsdb.me/digital-talent Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220923053435181 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-23 - 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!

SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit Developing One Health Leaders of the Future BANGKOK (NNT) - Kasetsart University, Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN) recently held the SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272730-seaohun-2022-student-summit-developing-one-health-leaders-of-the-future/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Kasetsart University, Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN) recently held the SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit. Funded by Chevron and US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Summit’s objectives were to: Expand the students’ knowledge and skills on One Health topics. Gain practical knowledge regarding One Health from field activities. Strengthen the networking and connections among students in the region. Foster future One Health leaders by strengthening One Health Core competencies such as leadership and critical thinking. The Summit was held in-person from 3 rd to 5 th September 2022 on Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus) in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. There were fun activities for the students to bond and share One Health knowledge including visits to farms. After the Summit, the students joined the SEAOHUN 2022 International Conference from 6 th to 7 th September 2022 at Grand Richmond Hotel, Nonthaburi, Thailand. “We were excited to organize the SEAOHUN Student Summit 2022. Being our first in-person meeting of its kind since 2019, the Summit enabled students to learn from each other and One Health practitioners through hands-on field work. We know that the knowledge and application of the One Health concept can make our world safer from infectious disease threats.” noted Dr Vipat Kuruchittham, SEAOHUN Executive Director. Kurt Glaubitz, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Chevron Asia Pacific, said “We are proud to have supported the SEAOHUN Student Summit 2022 and help train the next generation of One Health professionals. This will help better prepare Southeast Asian nations to combat infectious disease outbreaks.” Fifty-three participants from eight countries participated in the Summit. This included 41 participants from teams that won a regional video competition. They were from seven SEAOHUN Member countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand (two teams), and Vietnam. In addition, there were five participants from Taiwan (TAOHUN). Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220923045959175 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-23 - 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!

Orders Placed for 17,068 EVs with Tax Incentives BANGKOK, Sept 23 (TNA) – Buyers have ordered 17,068 electric motorcycles and cars that enjoy tax incentives from the state, according to the energy minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272729-orders-placed-for-17068-evs-with-tax-incentives/

BANGKOK, Sept 23 (TNA) – Buyers have ordered 17,068 electric motorcycles and cars that enjoy tax incentives from the state, according to the energy minister. Supattanapng Punmeechaow, the energy minister who is also a deputy prime minister, said the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee acknowledged the orders in its meeting today. The panel was also briefed on initiatives to support the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and develop Thailand into an EV production base. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1024061 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-23 - 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’s Emergency Decree to end on September 30th FILE (CDC via AP, File) Thailand’s Emergency Decree, invoked since March 24th, 2020 and extended 19 times, as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19, will end on September 30th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272728-thailand’s-emergency-decree-to-end-on-september-30th/

FILE (CDC via AP, File) Thailand’s Emergency Decree, invoked since March 24th, 2020 and extended 19 times, as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19, will end on September 30th. As a result, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will be automatically dissolved, said CCSA Spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, adding that all the regulations, announcements and orders issued by the prime minister and the cabinet under the decree will also be revoked. The CCSA’s decision to revoke the Emergency Decree is, however, subject to cabinet approval, expected next Tuesday, according to General Supot Malaniyom, secretary-general of the National Security Council. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-emergency-decree-to-end-on-september-30th/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-23 - 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 temporary COVID-19 hospitals to be closed at the end of September Photo by Ramathibodi Hospital Thailand’s Health Service Support Department will not extend the licenses of temporary hospitals after October 1st, when COVID-19 is to be reclassified from a “dangerous infectious disease” to an “infectious disease under watch”, unless there are still patients being treated there, said Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, the department’s director-general, today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272727-all-temporary-covid-19-hospitals-to-be-closed-at-the-end-of-september/

Photo by Ramathibodi Hospital Thailand’s Health Service Support Department will not extend the licenses of temporary hospitals after October 1st, when COVID-19 is to be reclassified from a “dangerous infectious disease” to an “infectious disease under watch”, unless there are still patients being treated there, said Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, the department’s director-general, today (Friday). Many temporary hospitals, such as community isolation facilities and “hospitels”, were opened during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to ease the workload and bed shortagesin ordinary hospitals. Dr. Tares said that the department plans to close them down, but several have asked for extensions of their service as infections started to increase due to the spread of the Omicron variant. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/all-temporary-covid-19-hospitals-to-be-closed-at-the-end-of-september/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-23 - 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!

Pattaya to celebrate halal food festival on Nongprue Walking Street PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya is planning to celebrate a halal food festival at the Nongprue Walking Street from September 30th to October 2nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272657-pattaya-to-celebrate-halal-food-festival-on-nongprue-walking-street/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya is planning to celebrate a halal food festival at the Nongprue Walking Street from September 30th to October 2nd. The press conference to announce the event was held at the Nongprue Municipality office today, September 22nd, and was attended by many Pattaya officials. According to the attendees, the halal food festival is a celebration of food, culture, and faith with the goal of generating additional income for locals whose livelihoods have been impacted by the distressing COVID-19 pandemic. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/22/pattaya-to-celebrate-halal-food-festival-on-nongprue-walking-street/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-22 - 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!

Pattaya deputy mayor inspects often-ignored wheelchair lane PHOTO: ข่าวพัทยา Pattayanews Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wuthisak Rermkijakarn visited Soi Paniadchang to inspect the wheelchair lane that was blocked by vehicles, following multiple complaints from disabled people. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272656-pattaya-deputy-mayor-inspects-often-ignored-wheelchair-lane/

PHOTO: ข่าวพัทยา Pattayanews Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wuthisak Rermkijakarn visited Soi Paniadchang to inspect the wheelchair lane that was blocked by vehicles, following multiple complaints from disabled people. After the pictures of a completely blocked wheelchair lane went viral on Thai and English social media, a group of Pattaya police, Pattaya media, and officials led by Deputy Mayor Wuthisak Rermkijakarn went to inspect the scene today, September 22nd, to talk with the residents and representatives from “The Touch” condo, which reportedly let the tenants park on the blue lane. Wuthisak said the condo representatives promised to cooperate with the officials, but he added if the tenants still ignored the law and parked their vehicles on the lane, Pattaya police would have to take serious measures by clamping or towing the vehicles to the police impound for a fine. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/22/pattaya-deputy-mayor-inspects-often-ignored-wheelchair-lane-says-vehicles-will-be-clamped-or-towed/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-22 - 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!

People Told to Stay Indoors after Solvent Leaks BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) – The government advised people in Nakhon Pathom province to stay indoors to avoid the negative impacts of two solvents leaking from a local factory. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272655-people-told-to-stay-indoors-after-solvent-leaks/

BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) – The government advised people in Nakhon Pathom province to stay indoors to avoid the negative impacts of two solvents leaking from a local factory. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul issued the warning after diphenyl oxide and biphenyl leaked from the polyester and synthetic fiber factory of Indorama Polyester Industries Co on Phetkasem Road in Khun Kaeo sub-district of Nakhon Chaisri district this morning. Ms Traisuree said that the smell of the chemicals spread in the area and its vicinity including locations adjacent to Bangkok. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1023111 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-22 - 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 government preparing for possible floods triggered by rain and monsoons PHOTO: Post Today The Thai government is preparing for rain and monsoons between late September and early October, Government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek stated on Thursday, September 22nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272654-thai-government-preparing-for-possible-floods-triggered-by-rain-and-monsoons/

PHOTO: Post Today The Thai government is preparing for rain and monsoons between late September and early October, Government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek stated on Thursday, September 22nd. The deputy spokesperson revealed after the meeting of the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) that the office assessed that a tendency of increasing precipitation is likely as well as the fact that a monsoon trough lies across the central and the eastern region, resulting in the increasing amount of water in the central, eastern and the lower northeastern regions. Moreover, about one or two storms are also predicted to enter Thailand which would cause more rain in early October. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/22/thai-government-preparing-for-possible-floods-triggered-by-rain-and-monsoons-between-late-september-and-early-october/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-22 - 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!

Greenlight given for Robinhood and Grab to operate app-based taxi and bike taxi services Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has given approval for app-based Robinhood and Grab to operate taxi and motorcycle taxi ride hailing services in the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272653-greenlight-given-for-robinhood-and-grab-to-operate-app-based-taxi-and-bike-taxi-services/

Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has given approval for app-based Robinhood and Grab to operate taxi and motorcycle taxi ride hailing services in the country. The two operators are required to submit bank guarantee letters to the department within 30 days, ensure that they comply with the conditions set by the department and cover damage caused to their passengers and their bikers in the course of providing their services, said LTD Deputy Director-General Seksom Akraphand today (Thursday). The two operators are also required to submit their ride-hailing operational plans to the department within 15 days, he said, adding that private cars used to provide the services will have to be re-registered as public transport vehicles and the drivers will have to apply for public transport driving licenses and have their criminal records checked by the police. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/greenlight-given-for-robinhood-and-grab-to-operate-app-based-taxi-and-bike-taxi-services/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-22 - 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!

People travel on a flooded road during high tides in HCMC's District 7, September 13, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Tung Tin HCMC is among the fastest sinking cities in the world, subsiding by 16.2 mm annually, with groundwater extraction and high-rise buildings to blame, a study has found. The study, led by Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, noted that with sea levels rising as ice sheets melt, land subsidence would worsen this issue, Singaporean newspaper Straits Times reported. Cheryl Tay, a PhD student at the university and the first author of the study, said as coastal cities in Asia focus on growth and urbanization, demand for groundwater extraction also increases, leading to rapidly sinking land. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-sinking-at-16-mm-a-year-study-4514164.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-22

Water surrounds the Giang Village of Son La in northern Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Tin Tuc Son La A single day of rain 11 days ago has been enough to keep a northern village inundated, with some places being under two meters of water. Over 200 people in Giang village in Son La Province's Chieng Den Commune live surrounded by the wall of water. A local said the water is not draining but even seems to be rising. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/northern-vietnam-village-inundated-for-11-days-after-single-rainfall-4514421.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-22

Farmers wrap flowers for sale several days before the 2022 Lunar New Year holiday at Sa Dec Flower Village in the southern province of Dong Thap, January 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai The Lunar New Year holidays do not fall on fixed days every year but instead are decided on an annual basis by various ministries. The Labor Code merely requires the Tet holidays, Vietnam's most important festival, to last at least five days, and the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to add more days to ensure that weekends are not lost so that workers get as many days off work as possible. The ministry gathers feedback from various ministries and other agencies before drafting a final plan and submitting to the government for its green light. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/tedious-process-to-decide-tet-break-panned-experts-demand-simplification-4514401.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-22

The barrier that a man had lifted to cross the railway tracks in Binh Thuan Province, September 21, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Tu Huynh A 39-year-old man in the south central Binh Thuan Province was hit by a moving train after lifting a barrier and crossing the tracks. Employees of the North-South railway at a section in Muong Man Commune of Ham Thuan Nam District in Binh Thuan said that around midnight Wednesday, as the train was about 600 meters away and the bell had already rung, Le Truong Giang deliberately lifted the barrier and drove his motorbike across the tracks. The train arrived shortly later, hitting and dragging both him and the motorbike for around 10 meters before he was tossed to one of the tracks and the motorbike the opposite side. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-killed-crossing-train-tracks-in-central-vietnam-4514498.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-22