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Tom Yam Kung listed among CNN’s 20 best soups of the world Popular the globe over, iconic Thai dish honoured as a “favourite with many diners”. TAT Newsroom Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Share via Email Print Bangkok, 17 January, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to report that tom yam kung (spicy shrimp soup) – one of the most famous of all Thai dishes and a perennial favourite around the globe – has been included in CNN’s list of the world’s 20 best soups. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247089-tom-yam-kung-listed-among-cnn’s-20-best-soups-of-the-world/

Bird Flu Alert Ordered BANGKOK, Jan 17 (TNA) – The chief of the Department of Livestock Development ordered his officials nationwide to be on alert to prevent the outbreak of avian influenza. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247038-bird-flu-alert-ordered/

Police: Protests Illegal Under Covid-19 Emergency Decree BANGKOK (NNT) - Due to the recent gatherings of protesters outside the Supreme Court and Bangkok Remand Prison, where Arnon Nampa and other protest leaders are detained on charges including lese majeste and sedition, Metropolitan Police Bureau deputy commissioner and spokesman Police Major General Jirasan Kaewsangek said it was illegal to gather under the anti-Covid emergency decree. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247035-police-protests-illegal-under-covid-19-emergency-decree/

2 Doses of Sinovac Followed by AstraZeneca/Pfizer Give High Immunity Against Omicron , Says Dr. Yong BANGKOK (NNT) - According to Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, said people who received two shots of Sinovac followed by a booster shot of AstraZeneca have seen their immunity increase 100 times, or 200 times if followed by a Pfizer booster shot. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247034-2-doses-of-sinovac-followed-by-astrazenecapfizer-give-high-immunity-against-omicron-says-dr-yong/

Thai genomics centre predicts COVID-19 will become endemic in the near future Photo: The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) The Centre for Medical Genomics, at the Faculty of Medicine of Ramathibodi Hospital, reported today (Monday) that Thailand is approaching the “end game” of the COVID-19 pandemic, with “a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel”, as COVID-19 becomes an endemic disease and Omicron the dominant strain. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247019-thai-genomics-centre-predicts-covid-19-will-become-endemic-in-the-near-future/

Photo: The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) The Centre for Medical Genomics, at the Faculty of Medicine of Ramathibodi Hospital, reported today (Monday) that Thailand is approaching the “end game” of the COVID-19 pandemic, with “a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel”, as COVID-19 becomes an endemic disease and Omicron the dominant strain. In its Facebook post, the centre cited COVID-19 tests, conducted at state and private hospitals in Bangkok and its surroundings between January 3rd and 16th, showing the Omicron variant representing 97.1% of all infections and Delta 2.8%. The only exception is in prisons, where 100% are Delta. The centre said the the temporary period of infection by two variants, Delta and Omicron, is nearing its end. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-genomics-centre-predicts-covid-19-will-become-endemic-in-the-near-future/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Senior Thai doctor says COVID-19 could lead to long-term side effects A senior doctor at the Faculty of Medicine of Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University has advised that it is better to protect oneself from COVID-19 infection due to the possible long-term side effects of the disease, even if they are not hospitalised. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247013-senior-thai-doctor-says-covid-19-could-lead-to-long-term-side-effects/

A senior doctor at the Faculty of Medicine of Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University has advised that it is better to protect oneself from COVID-19 infection due to the possible long-term side effects of the disease, even if they are not hospitalised. In his Facebook post yesterday (Sunday), Dr. Thira Woratanarat backed up his public advice with latest research work on long-term side effects in people infected and recovered from coronavirus infection. Analysis of over 80 research works on how people, who used to be infected with the virus, have a greater chance of developing long-term effects, such as fatigue and cognitive impairment. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/senior-thai-doctor-says-covid-19-could-lead-to-long-term-side-effects/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Ratchaburi residents "going bananas" over the lottery! Picture: 77kaoded 77khaoded reporters went to Ratchaburi to investigate after a coconut plantation owner called Sanong Nimnuan, 58, reckoned he had found a mysterious "ton kluay" or banana tree on his property. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247002-ratchaburi-residents-going-bananas-over-the-lottery/

Ratchaburi residents "going bananas" over the lottery! Picture: 77kaoded 77khaoded reporters went to Ratchaburi to investigate after a coconut plantation owner called Sanong Nimnuan, 58, reckoned he had found a mysterious "ton kluay" or banana tree on his property. The "kluay nam wa" tree that was leaning into a water canal had been tied up to stop it falling. Bananas were growing out of the trunk, something that Sanong said he'd never seen before. Picture: 77kaoded There was also a banana blossom that looked like it was in the shape of a snake. Superstitious locals had tied auspicious cloth to the tree, put out "nam daeng" (holy Fanta....) and were busy praying. They were convinced that the 9 combs and 85 bananas were the key numbers in today's lottery draw. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Thailand's Roads: "Drunk" truck driver kicked down by angry relative after he kills 2, injures 2 Picture: 77kaoded There was yet more devastating carnage on the Thai roads last night - this time in the Ratchaburi area just after midnight. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247001-thailands-roads-drunk-truck-driver-kicked-down-by-angry-relative-after-he-kills-2-injures-2/

Picture: 77kaoded There was yet more devastating carnage on the Thai roads last night - this time in the Ratchaburi area just after midnight. Khaodin police arrived on the Nong Kwang to Nong Khreum road to find a ten wheel Isuzu truck on its side and its cargo of cut sugar cane all over the place. 77khaoded had a picture - apparently of the truck driver - making a phone call amid the devastation. Nearby was a smashed up Toyota Tiger pick-up and a destroyed Honda wave bike in separate locations. Picture: 77kaoded Two 21 year old men named Suthorn and Adirut had already been taken to hospital with injuries. Dead at the scene were a 19 year old man called Phupha and a 19 year old woman called Chutikan. Picture: 77kaoded All the victims were locals; the deceased had been with friends on motorcycles. Korawit, 26, the driver of the truck appeared to be drunk. He said he was taking his sugar cane to a factory in Kanchanaburi and didn't see the people parked by the side of the road. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Bangkok: Man shot six times - assailant flees with woman on motorcycle taxi - love triangle suspected Picture: Siam Rath Bang Na police in the Bangkok suburbs and forensic teams rushed to Soi Jasote 9 after a shooting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246998-bangkok-man-shot-six-times-assailant-flees-with-woman-on-motorcycle-taxi-love-triangle-suspected/

Picture: Siam Rath Bang Na police in the Bangkok suburbs and forensic teams rushed to Soi Jasote 9 after a shooting. They found Sathit Taeng-orn, 45, who had been shot four times in the back and once each in the abdomen and leg with a 9 mm gun. Eight shots were fired in total by the shooter called Thanadech Siriraksatham, 47, who fled the scene. Both the victim's Yamaha bike and the assailant's Honda motorcycle were found parked at the scene. A resident said that the shooter had frantically tried to start his motorcycle 4-5 times without success. He had then hailed a passing "win" (motorcycle taxi) and got on the back with a woman pointing the gun at the driver. A 62 year old win told Siam Rath that he took the pair to some Navy flats at the end of the soi and then they boarded another motorcycle taxi. He wasn't aware of any gun and thought they were drugs' people fleeing police. Another witness said the trouble was over the woman who had arrived at a block of flats on a motorcycle taxi followed by the victim then the assailant. Investigations continue. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Bangkok: Officials out in force making sure pubs, bars and "sathan borikan" operating as restaurants are following the rules Picture: INN BMA officials led by Khajit Chatchawanich and police checked on areas of Wang Thong Lan in the Thai capital Bangkok to make sure that the Covid-19 rules were being followed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246995-bangkok-officials-out-in-force-making-sure-pubs-bars-and-sathan-borikan-operating-as-restaurants-are-following-the-rules/

Picture: INN BMA officials led by Khajit Chatchawanich and police checked on areas of Wang Thong Lan in the Thai capital Bangkok to make sure that the Covid-19 rules were being followed. Being checked were places known in Thai as "sathan borikan" - a euphemism that generally indicates places where prostitution occurs. Also checked were pubs and bars that along with the "sathan borikan" have applied to open as restaurants so they can serve alcohol. Officials were checking they had the accreditation and were shut on time. Picture: INN Alcohol can only be served to 9 pm though food can be served until 11 pm. INN reported that fines in place are 6,000, 12,000 and 20,000 baht with closure orders if establishments continue to disobey the rules. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Video:Drunk executive fires shots in the air as he drives past police station - he's arrested as many guns found at his house Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on the case of a man in a yellow Honda who wound down his window while driving past Phrapradaeng police station and fired many shots in the air. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246994-videodrunk-executive-fires-shots-in-the-air-as-he-drives-past-police-station-hes-arrested-as-many-guns-found-at-his-house/

Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on the case of a man in a yellow Honda who wound down his window while driving past Phrapradaeng police station and fired many shots in the air. It happened late on Friday night. Police armed with arrest and search warrants issued by the Thonburi court later arrested Thannithi, 29, as he drove into his house in a well known estate. He initially claimed he's used a cap gun, this then changed to a BB gun and was finally determined to be a "blank gun" that only has noise. The suspect - who was charged with multiple weapons' violations - is an executive director of a well known transport company. A search of his property revealed a large number of handguns and rifles guns like .22 and .38 used on ranges. The suspect said that on the night in question he'd been drinking with friends and got over excited. He admitted to being drunk and stressed out. He was taken into custody. He coperated with police and despite claims in the media that he is "a person of influence" he didn't make any assertions in that regard. He admitted to firing a .38 and a BB gun in two separate locations. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Strict measures continue at Khao San Road - police conducting checks three times per night Daily News caption: "Strict measures at Khao San Road" Daily News reported that strict Covid-19 measures and protocols continued to be in place for foreign tourists and Thai party-goers in the Khao San area of Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246987-strict-measures-continue-at-khao-san-road-police-conducting-checks-three-times-per-night/

Daily News caption: "Strict measures at Khao San Road" Daily News reported that strict Covid-19 measures and protocols continued to be in place for foreign tourists and Thai party-goers in the Khao San area of Bangkok. Local district chief Wasan Bunmeunwai and Chanasongkhram police chief Pol Col Sanong Saengmanee joined a plethora of officials and unfurled a banner saying that Covid-19 was not over yet. Daily News caption: "Covid-19 is not over yet" Checks were continuing at many establishments in the famous tourist street for places like massage shops, pubs and bars who have successfully applied to be treated as restaurants allowed to serve alcohol. There are ATK testing sites at both ends of the street in Banglamphu. You need to test negative to get in. Police and local officials are doing three rounds of checks. At 6 pm they check the registers of businesses to make sure staff have had their ATK tests every few days. Daily News caption: "Orange - patrons limited to 15 at a time" At 9 pm they check that places serving alcohol stop serving booze. And at 11 pm they check that restaurants that continue to offer food service are shut. Wasan said that these kinds of measures had been in place since the start of November and he was happy that the regulations were being followed and enforced correctly. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Prachuap: Eight prisoners who fled prison hospital back in custody within 24 hours Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that eight prisoners who fled a prison hospital connected to Prachuap Khiri Khan prison in Muang district were captured again within 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246977-prachuap-eight-prisoners-who-fled-prison-hospital-back-in-custody-within-24-hours/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that eight prisoners who fled a prison hospital connected to Prachuap Khiri Khan prison in Muang district were captured again within 24 hours. The prisoners managed to escape Saturday. Picture: Siam Rath Yesterday Region 7 chief Lt-Gen Thanayut Wuthijaratthamrong along with provincial governor Sathian Charoenrian were pictured interviewing some of the handcuffed escapees as heavily armed commandoes stood watch. An investigation is underway to ensure there is no repeat of the jailbreak. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-17 - Aetna 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. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Police warn parents about dangers facing their children especially as they are spending so much time online Picture: Daily News The spokesman for the Royal Thai Police Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong issued a five point checklist for parents to mitigate potential damage their children may suffer online. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246976-police-warn-parents-about-dangers-facing-their-children-especially-as-they-are-spending-so-much-time-online/