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Forty-four people died and 426 others were injured in 422 road accidents across the country on the second day of the long New Year long holidays. Total casualties for Wednesday and Thursday include 85 deaths and 786 injured, according to the Department of Disasters Prevention and Mitigation. Speeding and drunk driving were the two main causes of accidents, accounting for 33.20% and 29.6% respectively. Motorcycles accounted for 82.7% of the accidents. 81.80% occurred on straight roads, 43.1% occurred on highways and 32.9% on secondary roads in villages. Most accidents took place between 6pm and 9pm. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-new-year-road-carnage-claims-85-deaths-and-injures-786-in-2-days/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-01 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

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Download the ASEAN NOW 2022 Calendar here. All no alcohol days listed! A big thank you to everyone who submitted images to the photography forum over the past year. There were some amazing photos submitted during 2021. The calendar also includes all Thai and other significant holidays, including no alcohol days. You can download the ASEAN NOW 2022 Calendar here: https://aseannow.com/files/file/796-asean-now-calendar-2022/

Why Thailand is facing embarrassment on the sporting world stage It should have been an occasion of soaring national pride as Thai badminton champions enjoyed the crowning success of their career. Instead, Thai viewers watched in embarrassment recently as the national flag was banned at the world championship victory ceremony for the Kingdom’s No 1 mixed doubles duo. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245119-why-thailand-is-facing-embarrassment-on-the-sporting-world-stage/

It should have been an occasion of soaring national pride as Thai badminton champions enjoyed the crowning success of their career. Instead, Thai viewers watched in embarrassment recently as the national flag was banned at the world championship victory ceremony for the Kingdom’s No 1 mixed doubles duo. Patriotic fans were frustrated and angered by the embarrassing scene, blaming the government for a ban that has damaged Thailand’s standing in the sporting world. Lamenting the “shame” caused to the nation, critics and opposition politicians demanded urgent action from the government. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/why-thailand-is-facing-embarrassment-on-the-sporting-world-stage/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

COVID-19: Thailand reports 3,111 new coronavirus cases, 26 deaths, 3,241 recoveries File photo Thailand on Friday (December 31) reported 3,111 new COVID-19 cases, 3,241 recoveries and 26 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245103-covid-19-thailand-reports-3111-new-coronavirus-cases-26-deaths-3241-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 3,111 new coronavirus cases, 26 deaths, 3,241 recoveries File photo Thailand on Friday (December 31) reported 3,111 new COVID-19 cases, 3,241 recoveries and 26 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245103-covid-19-thailand-reports-3111-new-coronavirus-cases-26-deaths-3241-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Friday (December 31) reported 3,111 new COVID-19 cases, 3,241 recoveries and 26 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 2,957. Prisons: 154 ▶︎ Recoveries: 3,241 ▶︎ Total infections since April 1: 2,194,572 ▶︎ Total recoveries since April 1: 2,141,068 Friday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,223,435 with 21,698 deaths. The news comes as There were 934 Omicron cases in the country and local infections rose as arrivals slowed down, according to the Department of Medical Sciences. Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the department, said the 934 Omicron cases comprised 577 arrivals and 357 local infections and they existed in all public health regions of the Public Health Ministry. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - 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

Following Thailand’s tightened entry restrictions – the situation remains calm in the country by Gregers Møller Following Thailand’s decision to suspend the ‘Test and go’ quarantine free travel scheme a few days before Christmas due to fears over Omicron, Swedes in the country say the situation is calm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245084-following-thailand’s-tightened-entry-restrictions-–-the-situation-remains-calm-in-the-country/

by Gregers Møller Following Thailand’s decision to suspend the ‘Test and go’ quarantine free travel scheme a few days before Christmas due to fears over Omicron, Swedes in the country say the situation is calm. Expressen spoke to Lilian Lundgren who recently came to Thailand with her husband. They were lucky to have received their Thailand Pass before the announcement was made so they avoided extra stress before departure. The couple lives in Ban Phe just a couple of hours from Bangkok and after spending the first night in a SHAPlus hotel in Bangkok they were on their way. The couple was tested for covid-19 upon arrival in Thailand. “You could say we were a little lucky. We were picked up at the airport and quarantined for one night in a hotel until our tests came back negative and the staff announced that we could leave,” Lilan Lundgren says. Full story: https://scandasia.com/following-thailands-tightened-entry-restrictions-the-situation-remains-calm-in-the-country/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Dec 30: Prachuap reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, 7 cases in Hua Hin By Paul Andrews File photo Health officials on Thursday (Dec 30) reported 26 new COVID-19 cases, 7 of which were found in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245083-dec-30-prachuap-reports-26-new-covid-19-cases-7-cases-in-hua-hin/

File photo By Paul Andrews Health officials on Thursday (Dec 30) reported 26 new COVID-19 cases, 7 of which were found in Hua Hin. Elsewhere in the province, 7 cases were found in Pranburi, 6 cases in Sam Roi Yot, 1 case in Kuiburi, zero cases in Thap Sakae, 3 cases in Bang Saphan, 1 case in Bang Saphan Noi, and 1 case in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan. One more dead reported today, a 72-year-old, Thai man who lived in Thap Sakae district, Prchuap Khiri Kghan. The man had been vaccinated but had a history of underlying diseases. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/dec-30-prachuap-reports-26-new-covid-19-cases-7-cases-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Prachuap Police remind venues of 1am last orders on New Year’s Eve, boost road safety measures By Paul Andrews File photo Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police have reminded venues that alcohol can not be served after 1am during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245082-prachuap-police-remind-venues-of-1am-last-orders-on-new-year’s-eve-boost-road-safety-measures/

File photo By Paul Andrews Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police have reminded venues that alcohol can not be served after 1am during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Provincial Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Amnat Chomchai was speaking about some of the safety measures his officers will put in place during the New Year holidays. “Regarding the strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, I’d like to emphasize that, according to the Prachuap Khiri Khan Province’s announcement, open-air restaurants with good ventilation and that follow ‘Covid Free Setting’ measures can serve alcoholic beverages from December 31, 2021 to 1.00 AM on January 1, 2022” Pol. Col. Amnat said. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/prachuap-police-remind-venues-of-1am-last-orders-on-new-years-eve-boost-road-safety-measures/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Pattaya Countdown 2022 kicks off with very light attendance due to strict Covid measures, day two begins By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya Countdown 2022 began last night (December 29th). Unfortunately, only as estimated by Pattaya Law Enforcement, less than two hundred people experienced the concerts at the event zone at the Bali Hai Pier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245081-pattaya-countdown-2022-kicks-off-with-very-light-attendance-due-to-strict-covid-measures-day-two-begins/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya Countdown 2022 began last night (December 29th). Unfortunately, only as estimated by Pattaya Law Enforcement, less than two hundred people experienced the concerts at the event zone at the Bali Hai Pier. The low attendance was primarily because of the requirement of not only being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to even get near the stage but also to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test within the past 72 hours with a doctor’s note/signature. These unusually strict procedures were ordered by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, earlier in the month. Prior events in Pattaya since November have only required one or the other, but not both, which seemed to majorly impact attendance. The Pattaya City Mayor Sontaya Kunplome officially opened the festival. People who wanted to join in the event zone MUST have completed at least double doses of a qualified Covid – 19 vaccines AND show proof of a recent Covid-19 ATK test with a doctor’s note. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/30/pattaya-countdown-2022-kicks-off-with-very-light-attendance-due-to-strict-covid-measures-day-two-begins/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

One bystander killed, two participants seriously injured during vocational students fight in Bangkok By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Siamrath Bangkok – A Thai national was killed and two more were injured while two groups of vocational students were fighting and firing weapons in front of a gas station in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok yesterday night, December 29th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245080-one-bystander-killed-two-participants-seriously-injured-during-vocational-students-fight-in-bangkok/

PHOTO: Siamrath By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – A Thai national was killed and two more were injured while two groups of vocational students were fighting and firing weapons in front of a gas station in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok yesterday night, December 29th. Police officers from the Samae Dam Police Station and rescue volunteers arrived at the scene around 10:00 PM. after being alerted of the shooting incidents, involving vocational students and gas station employees. Blood spatters was found around the scene. Three injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals, unfortunately, one was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital. His name was only known as Phummek, 20 years old, and was reportedly a bystander and not involved in the conflict, having been hit by a stray bullet. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/30/one-bystander-killed-two-participants-seriously-injured-during-vocational-students-fight-in-bangkok-last-night/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

UPDATE: 39 Killed in New Year Traffic Accidents BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – Thirty-nine people were killed and 362 others injured when the government's road safety campaign for the New Year holiday started on Dec 29. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245043-39-people-die-362-injured-in-road-accidents-on-first-day-of-holiday-travel/?do=findComment&comment=17083112

39 Killed in New Year Traffic Accidents BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – Thirty-nine people were killed and 362 others injured when the government's road safety campaign for the New Year holiday started on Dec 29. Boontham Lertsukekasem, director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, said there were 362 traffic accidents, 34.60% of which resulted from speeding and 23.80% drink-driving. Of all the accidents, 81.30% involved motorcycles. The government set up 1,875 checkpoints and deployed 5,721 officials. They checked 360,412 vehicles and took legal action against 62,932 people. Of them, 18,142 did not wear a crash helmet and 7,939 did not fasten their seat belt. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-852648 -- © Copyright TNA 2021-12-310 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Govt Asked to Solve Expensive Pork BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – People, vendors and business operators are feeling the impacts of rising pork prices. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245079-govt-asked-to-solve-expensive-pork/

BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – People, vendors and business operators are feeling the impacts of rising pork prices. Pork vendors at the Huay Khwang market said the price of pork at farms rose sharply from 80 baht per kilogram a few months ago to 100-102 baht per kilogram. They asked the government to solve the rising price at farms. The market prices of pork stood at 200 baht per kilogram for loin, 180 baht/kg for ham, 240 baht/kg for bacon and 160 baht/kg for spare ribs. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-852827 -- © Copyright TNA 2021-12-310 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

More insurance firms face bankruptcy if COVID-19 insurance claims are not scrapped The Thai General Insurance Association has predicted that more insurance companies may collapse next year, due to the surging number of claims for compensation for COVID-19 infections, if the Omicron variant spreads across the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245078-more-insurance-firms-face-bankruptcy-if-covid-19-insurance-claims-are-not-scrapped/

The Thai General Insurance Association has predicted that more insurance companies may collapse next year, due to the surging number of claims for compensation for COVID-19 infections, if the Omicron variant spreads across the country. The association’s president, Anon Wangvasu, said yesterday (Wednesday) that insurance companies as a whole have sustained losses, amounting to 37 billion baht, from compensation claims by people infected with coronavirus, or an average of 3,000 claims a day up to November this year, and the losses are predicted to increase to 40 billion baht by the year end. He said that compensation claims may surge to 180 billion baht next year, if the Omicron variant spreads quickly and infects several tens of thousands of people each day, in which case several more insurance companies will be unable to shoulder the burden of the claims and will, ultimately, be forced into bankruptcy. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/more-insurance-firms-face-bankruptcy-if-covid-19-insurance-claims-are-not-scrapped/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

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