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People urged to take their elders to get vaccinated for Covid despite disease downgrade by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Although COVID-19 has been relegated to a communicable disease under surveillance, the health ministry still encourages everybody to get properly vaccinated. Health authorities are reasserting that more than half of Covid deaths involve persons who have not been administered the full vaccine regimen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273757-people-urged-to-take-their-elders-to-get-vaccinated-for-covid-despite-disease-downgrade/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Although COVID-19 has been relegated to a communicable disease under surveillance, the health ministry still encourages everybody to get properly vaccinated. Health authorities are reasserting that more than half of Covid deaths involve persons who have not been administered the full vaccine regimen. Newly instated DDC Director-General Tares Krassanairawiwong said people returned to normal lives over the weekend although most still wore a mask in crowded areas. The number of patients has not increased abnormally. Dr. Tares said anyone who displays symptoms of a respiratory tract infection should wear a face mask and get tested using an ATK kit. Members of the general public are advised to wear a face mask when entering crowded areas or spaces with inadequate airflow. People should observe distancing and wash their hands regularly. Dr. Tares noted that increasing vaccination coverage for persons at risk of developing severe Covid symptoms should take precedence. This is especially true for about 1.9 million elderly persons in Thailand who have yet to receive any dose of vaccine. The director-general said the majority of Covid deaths may be attributed to elderly persons, half of whom were unvaccinated. He called on people to take their elders to get vaccinated to prevent deaths and improve safety. This may be done at public hospitals or vaccination centers in each province. For bedridden patients, volunteer agencies or the local public health facility may be contacted so vaccination could be administered at home. There will be no charge for the vaccination service. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221005092809956 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-05 - 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!

Transistor radios are great in a crisis - cheap devices on comeback trail after PM's comments Daily News Thai Caption: The elderly like the idea The term "dinosaur" is often leveled at Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and his political associates. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273756-transistor-radios-are-great-in-a-crisis-cheap-devices-on-comeback-trail-after-pms-comments/

Daily News Thai Caption: The elderly like the idea The term "dinosaur" is often leveled at Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and his political associates. But comments made about the effectiveness of transistor radios as a communication tool when all else fails have drawn praise. Prauyth feels that radios can get the message across in the event of natural disasters that may leave other means of communication useless or lacking. Daily News reporters went to a shop in the Buriram market where Wasan Roothamsuktrhaworn, the owner, had sold two transistors for 450 baht each yesterday. Picture: Daily News He praised the newly reinstalled PM for promoting radios especially for the elderly. For just a few hundred baht they make great presents so that the aged can listen to music and the lottery while in the firelds as well as get important emergency information if necessary. Radios used in this way may be the technology of yesteryear but they are very effective and reliable when all else is down. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-05 - 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! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday October 5 2022 Listen to the news: Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273747-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-october-5-2022/

Listen to the news: Police have now charged a 15-year-old boy who drove a BMW through a red traffic light and then hit and killed a 24 year old graduate in Nakhon Ratchasima. The boys parents accompanied him to the police station where he admitted his actions. Health authorities are taking steps to ensure women are able to undergo termination of a pregnancy following a recent change in the law. Legislation now allows women to terminate their pregnancy between 12 to 20 weeks. Thailand has 144 abortion facilities around the country. The Deputy Speaker of the house is being investigated for alleged encroachment on a forest reserve in Nakhon Phanom. A house committee is due to summon Mr Supachai, to make a statement over the accusation within 15 days. Water authorities have warned of further flooding north of the capital as a major dam is releasing twice its usual amount of water following recent heavy rain. Areas affected are central and eastern Thailand as well as Bangkok where many people living close to the Chao Phraya river have been advised to work from home. Some 20 large pumps are being installed in Chiang Mai to help alleviate flooding after water has run off from nearby mountains, several schools remain closed. The government is being urged to investigate allegations of unfair competition in bidding for the right to invest in the Orange train line extension, which may have cost the government Billions of baht in public funds. Last month allegations were made against the MRTA of organizing unfair competition in the bidding...in the project which was delayed for nearly 2 years. Investigations continue. Region: South Korea and the US military fired several of missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday. However The military confirmed that a South Korean missile failed shortly after launch and crashed, but caused no casualties. Bangladesh: A power failure at the national grid caused power outages to more than 130 million people, that's 80 percent of the population yesterday afternoon, It was unclear what caused the outages. Around 90 percent of Power was restored last night after around 4 hours. Cloudy rain and thundershowers Chiang Mai: Bright. Partly Cloudy with rain 31C Bangkok: Cloudy Rain 31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy thunderstorms 30C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with rain 28C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with rain, Winds: light coming from the sea 29 C Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com. Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-10-05 - 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!

World Sports News - Wednesday 5 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273745-world-sports-news-wednesday-5-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In last night's UEFA Champions League in group A Napoli won 6-1 at Dutch side Ajax and Liverpool beat Glasgow Rangers 2-0 at Anfield. In Group B Club Bruges beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 and that was the same score as FC Porto defeated Bayer Leverkusen. Group C saw a big win for Bayern Munich who beat Viktoria Plzen 5-0 and Inter Milan defeated Barcelona 1-0. In Group D Marseille hammered Sporting Lisbon 4-1 and Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur drew 0-0. Cricket - West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer will not play at the Men's T20 World Cup after he missed a rescheduled flight to Australia before the tournament. His flight was moved from Saturday to Monday for family reasons, meaning he would miss the first of two T20 warm-ups against Australia today. The 25-year-old has been replaced by Shamarh Brooks. F1 - Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone will face trial in October next year over an alleged failure to declare overseas assets.The 91-year-old appeared in court yesterday charged with a single count of fraud by false representation. He has denied the allegations of failing to declare a trust in Singapore with a bank account containing funds of around $650m. Women's Volleyball - In the FIVB Women's World Championship round one match played last night Thailand were beaten by Canada 3 sets to 1. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-05 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - 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 International Fireworks Festival 2022 returns in November with well over 100,000 visitors estimated to come By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-One of Pattaya’s three biggest festivals, along with the New Year’s countdown and Songkran Wan Lai events, returns in November to light up the skies of Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273741-pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-2022-returns-in-november-with-well-over-100000-visitors-estimated-to-come/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-One of Pattaya’s three biggest festivals, along with the New Year’s countdown and Songkran Wan Lai events, returns in November to light up the skies of Pattaya. Although the fireworks festival did take place in 2020 and 2021, due to border restrictions and business closures and covid rules many people that would have liked to come could not. Additionally the event was majorly scaled down for the past two years from multiple fireworks boats to one. This year, however, the fireworks festival returns with a BANG to Pattaya with many major beach hotel operators reporting their hotels are already fully booked with beach views. Pattaya City officials estimate over 100,000 domestic and foreign tourists will flock to the city for the event. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/04/pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-2022-returns-in-november-with-well-over-100000-visitors-estimated-to-come/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-05 - 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 to host ‘TBEX Asia 2022’ in Phuket in November By Goongnang Suksawat Hosting Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) for the second time, Thailand will showcase Amazing New Chapters to bloggers, content creators and influencers from around the world. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273740-thailand-to-host-‘tbex-asia-2022’-in-phuket-in-november/

By Goongnang Suksawat Hosting Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) for the second time, Thailand will showcase Amazing New Chapters to bloggers, content creators and influencers from around the world. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the TBEX Asia 2022 event for worldwide travel bloggers, content creators, and influencers in Phuket and the surrounding provinces from 15-18 November, 2022, in which the theme will be “Diversity of the South: Phuket and Beyond”. Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, announced the hosting at the conclusion of the TBEX North America 2022 in Tri-Cities, Washington on 21 April, 2022. He extended an invitation to all bloggers and influencers to attend the TBEX Asia 2022 and to discover a taste of the amazing travel experiences on offer in Thailand. “TBEX Asia 2022 promises to be a very special occasion, as this year Thailand is celebrating the “Visit Thailand Year 2022”. The kingdom is more than ready to welcome visitors to experience the Amazing New Chapters with the concept of ‘From A to Z, Thailand has it all’, Mr. Siripakorn said. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/04/thailand-to-host-tbex-asia-2022-in-phuket-in-november/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-05 - 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!

Another taxi incident goes viral in Phuket as tension between online app taxis and regular taxis appears to increase By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala – The driving licenses of two taxi drivers have been suspended after what relevant officials are calling a “dispute” in Kamala between a traditional “queue” taxi and a taxi driver for an online application. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273739-another-taxi-incident-goes-viral-in-phuket-as-tension-between-online-app-taxis-and-regular-taxis-appears-to-increase/

By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala – The driving licenses of two taxi drivers have been suspended after what relevant officials are calling a “dispute” in Kamala between a traditional “queue” taxi and a taxi driver for an online application. The Phuket Provincial Police Chief Major General Sermpan Sirikong told the Phuket Express, “This story has gone viral in social media earlier this week. A group of local taxi drivers were arguing and fighting with a female taxi driver who worked via an application.” “Both drivers were later called to meet with the Phuket Land Transport Office officers and police. One taxi driver, Ms. Naruemon, was fined 2,000 baht for using an unlicensed application. The application she used can only be serviced in certain areas of Phuket but not for Kamala and not this particular venue.” The police chief explained. “Her driving license is being suspended for 30 days. As for the local taxi driver, Mr. Wilart, his driving license is being suspended 30 days too. Mr. Wilart agreed to pay 5,000 baht for the damage of Ms. Naruemon’s car that he admitted to doing.” The chief stated. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/04/another-taxi-incident-goes-viral-in-phuket-as-tension-between-online-app-taxis-and-regular-taxis-appears-to-increase/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-05 - 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!

Danish inmate has died in Klong Prem prison in Bangkok by Jeannette Hinrup Peter Effersøe (blue shirt) detained in Phuket Airport, December 2015. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is able to confirm that a Danish citizen has passed in a prison in Thailand.” Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273738-danish-inmate-has-died-in-klong-prem-prison-in-bangkok/

Peter Effersøe (blue shirt) detained in Phuket Airport, December 2015. by Jeannette Hinrup “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is able to confirm that a Danish citizen has passed in a prison in Thailand.” This was endorsed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an email to Danish tabloid media, Ekstra Bladet. The mail further stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be ethically obliged to preserve the confidentiality of personal matters. ScandAsia has, however, learned, that the prisoner was Niels Jørgen Jensen, known in the Klong Prem prison in Bangkok as Peter Effersøe. Full story: https://scandasia.com/danish-inmate-has-died-in-klong-prem-prison-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2022-10-05 - 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!

Bangkokians Urged To Work From Home During Oct. 5-7 Due To Heavy Rain TNR Staff BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration (BMA) today (Oct. 4) said it is gearing up to ask the private sector to allow their staff to work from home during Oct. 5-7 to avoid the impact of torrential rain as some people were stranded in the floods last evening, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273737-bangkokians-urged-to-work-from-home-during-oct-5-7-due-to-heavy-rain/

TNR Staff BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration (BMA) today (Oct. 4) said it is gearing up to ask the private sector to allow their staff to work from home during Oct. 5-7 to avoid the impact of torrential rain as some people were stranded in the floods last evening, Amarin TV said. Bangkok Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej admitted that draining of floodwater yesterday was slow with this being due to the heavy downpour. However floodwater has almost completely gone today but some alleys are still inundated. BMA has worked out a plan to cope with more heavy rainfall during Oct. 5-7 as forecast by the Meteorological Department with Deputy Governor Wisanu Sapsomphon implementing it. Initially more sandbags and barriers are being built in flood prone areas. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/04/bangkokians-urged-to-work-from-home-during-oct-5-7-due-to-heavy-rain/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-05 - 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!

De Facto Bhumjaithai Boss Vows To Send Anutin Running For PM By Thai Newsroom Reporters De facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob talking to reporters while celebrating his birthday in Buriram today (Oct. 4) with Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul seated next to him. Photo: Thai Rath DE FACTO BHUMJAITHAI boss Newin Chidchob today (Oct. 4) pledged to send Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul contesting for prime minister in the next general election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273736-de-facto-bhumjaithai-boss-vows-to-send-anutin-running-for-pm/

De facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob talking to reporters while celebrating his birthday in Buriram today (Oct. 4) with Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul seated next to him. Photo: Thai Rath By Thai Newsroom Reporters DE FACTO BHUMJAITHAI boss Newin Chidchob today (Oct. 4) pledged to send Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul contesting for prime minister in the next general election. During the 64th birthday celebrations held at Chang Arena in his home province of Buriram, the de facto Bhumjaithai boss told attendees that he has already made up his mind to promote Anutin as sole partisan candidate for premier. Though the Bhumjaithai Party had endorsed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as head of the Palang Pracharath-led coalition government in the 2019 election, the second largest coalition partner will promote their own party leader next time, according to the former cabinet member and ex-MP of Buriram. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/04/de-facto-bhumjaithai-boss-vows-to-send-anutin-running-for-pm/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-05 - 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!

Prayut Unlikely To Be Named Post-Election PM: Academic By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Thai Rath PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha would no longer be named head of a post-election government with about three quarters of a year for him to prolong his rule from now, according to a prominent academic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273735-prayut-unlikely-to-be-named-post-election-pm-academic/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Thai Rath By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha would no longer be named head of a post-election government with about three quarters of a year for him to prolong his rule from now, according to a prominent academic. Thammasat University law lecturer Prinya Thaewanarumitkul forecast today (Oct. 4) Prayut would find no major party to promote him during nationwide partisan campaigns for head of a post-election government again, given the three-quarters period for him to prolong his rule beyond the next general election largely speculated by early next year. Prinya commented that Prayut might probably opt against dissolving the House of Representatives and might only prefer to see the legislative branch complete a four-year term in late March so that a general election will be held in 45 days as provided by law. Source: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/04/prayut-unlikely-to-be-named-post-election-pm-academic/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-05 - 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!

UPDATE: Bank Explains Seizing Wrong House, Holding Talks TNR Staff Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273734-bank-explains-seizing-wrong-house-holding-talks/

Bank Explains Seizing Wrong House, Holding Talks TNR Staff GOVERNMENT Savings Bank last evening (Oct. 3) clarified the seizing of a wrong house in Pathum Thani on Sept.5. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273734-bank-explains-seizing-wrong-house-holding-talks/

TNR Staff GOVERNMENT Savings Bank last evening (Oct. 3) clarified the seizing of a wrong house in Pathum Thani on Sept.5 pointing out that it had apologised to the owners and had renovated it for resale prior to the mistake being discovered, Sanook.com said. The bank said it had purchased house number 99/44 located in a housing estate at Lat Lum Kaeo subdistrict, Mueang district, at an auction for 1.6 million baht. After that it had hired an external contractor (outsource) to renovate it for resale without demolishing the structure in any way. However the contractor by mistake moved into house number 99/38, which was unoccupied by the owners, removed all their belongings and proceeded to renovate it. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/04/bank-explains-seizing-wrong-house-holding-talks-today/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-05 - 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!