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Israeli with Omicron who fled quarantine hotel flown back to Bangkok Picture: Daily News The Israeli man who fled a Sukhumvit Road hotel before waiting for a Covid-19 test result and subsequently tested positive for the Omicron variant has been flown back to Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244718-israeli-with-omicron-who-fled-quarantine-hotel-flown-back-to-bangkok/

Picture: Daily News The Israeli man who fled a Sukhumvit Road hotel before waiting for a Covid-19 test result and subsequently tested positive for the Omicron variant has been flown back to Bangkok. Ohad B. was arrested at a restaurant at Bang Rak beach in Bo Phut on the holiday island of Koh Samui in the south of Thailand. Immigration and tourist police took him into custody from a field hospital and they flew to Bangkok on Bangkok Airways flight PG 172 yesterday evening, reported Daily News. The suspect had tested negative on his three latest tests. He now faces charges in Thong Lo district of the Thai capital after an arrest warrant was issued for breaking Article 9 of the emergency decree. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-28 - 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

Top Thai footballer killed in 'big bike" collision with 18 wheel truck Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on the death in a motorcycle accident of the goalkeeper of the Army United football team. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244717-top-thai-footballer-killed-in-big-bike-collision-with-18-wheel-truck/

Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on the death in a motorcycle accident of the goalkeeper of the Army United football team. He was Sergeant Suphachart Apichatyanon. He was riding a big bike when he collided with an 18 wheel truck on Saengchuto Road heading into Kanchanaburi in the west of Thailand. The driver of the truck said he was turning into a factory when the rider came at speed, lost control and was tragically crushed to death. Look Kae police arrived at the scene at the turning to a sugar refinery. The victim had been riding a Suzuki GSXR 1,000 cc machine without plates. The 33 year old rider was dead at the scene. He was a soldier attached to a Kanchanaburi regiment. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-28 - 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

Brit, 82, arrested in Nong Khai on child sex abuse charges Picture: Naew Na Thailand's charismatic and well known policeman Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn said that he intends to rid Thailand of foreign pedophiles after a raid at a house in Nong Khai in the north east. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244716-brit-82-arrested-in-nong-khai-on-child-sex-abuse-charges/

Picture: Naew Na Thailand's charismatic and well known policeman Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn said that he intends to rid Thailand of foreign pedophiles after a raid at a house in Nong Khai in the north east. The man universally known as Big Joke threatened the full force of the Thai law against any foreign or local people who commit sex crimes against children. Arrested on Monday in Moo 8, Meechai sub-district of Muang district was a British national who has been living in Thailand since 2008. Channel 7 national news was on hand at the rented house where he was arrested. His computer revealed frequent visits to child pornography sites, said the Lt-Gen. Canes and whips were taken into evidence. Surachate said that he had frequently been supplied with girls under the age of 15 and that the parents who did this would be arrested too. He said this amounted to human trafficking in girls under the age of 15. Penalties for this are many years in jail. At a press conference with other senior Region 4 and immigration police he said that it was the RTP's responsibility to enact policies handed down from Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and DPM Prawit Wongsuwon. In this case the suspect has already had his visa revoked and been blacklisted and will now face charges connected to children under 15 and pornography. He said it would be the first of many busts. There are several suspects in Nong Khai and others in Kalasin. He would be working with child and family welfare groups to root out pedophiles. Paying the children or having them supplied willingly by Thai parents was no defence and the penalties are severe, he warned everyone concerned, reported Naew Na. Deputy governor Ranida Leuantgthitisakul said that five under aged girls aged between 10 and 17 were involved in the cases in Nong Khai. These are all in care and receiving support and education and welfare payments. ASEAN NOW suggests that the presence of Surachate indicates that this is part of a high profile and visible move against foreigners living in Thailand preying on children and their Thai facilitators. Surachate previously employed such raids along with the media in busts against foreign and local criminals all of which were reported in the press eager to follow his every move. It appears this may well follow a similar pattern. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-28 - 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

Thailand reports 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths, 3,070 recoveries File photo Thailand on Tuesday (December 28) reported 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 3,070 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244699-thailand-reports 2305-new-covid-19-cases-32-deaths-3070-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths, 3,070 recoveries File photo Thailand on Tuesday (December 28) reported 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 3,070 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244699-thailand-reports 2305-new-covid-19-cases-32-deaths-3070-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Tuesday (December 28) reported 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 3,070 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 2,251. Prisons: 54 ▶︎ Recoveries: 3,070 ▶︎ Total infections since April 1: 2,185,849 ▶︎ Total recoveries since April 1: 2,132,017 Tuesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,214,712 with 21,630 deaths. The news comes as the Ministry of Public Health has unveiled bleak pictures of three worst case scenarios in Thailand next year, if the COVID-19 Omicron variant spreads out of control while the population reduces their discipline over protecting themselves against the virus. According to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr.Kiattibhoom Vongrachit, the Department of Disease Control, in the first scenario, in which the majority of the population do not strictly comply with universal preventive measures, it is projected that an average of 30,000 people will be infected by Omicron variant every day from March through July. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-28 - 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

Danish family placed in isolation in Thailand after daughter test positive for Covid-19 by Gregers Møller Emili has been isolated in solitary confinement at the hospital after she tested positive for Covid-19. A Danish family has been placed in isolation in Thailand after their 18-year-old daughter tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244692-danish-family-placed-in-isolation-in-thailand-after-daughter-test-positive-for-covid-19/

Emili has been isolated in solitary confinement at the hospital after she tested positive for Covid-19. by Gregers Møller A Danish family has been placed in isolation in Thailand after their 18-year-old daughter tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in the country. According to BT, the family departed for Thailand on 20 December for what was supposed to be a Christmas and New Year holiday. Before departure, they feel that they took all precautions as well as familiarizing themselves with the applicable travel restrictions, and all tested negative before getting on the plane. Upon arrival at Phuket Airport, they were tested again before they were taken to their hotel on Koh Lanta in the province of Krabi five hours away. Here they had to stay in their hotel room while waiting for the results to come back. The five-hour transfer was not something the family had originally booked, but something that the travel agency Tui, through which they have booked the trip, had organized because it is currently not possible to fly directly to Krabi. The transfer had been sold as a two-hour drive, not five. Full story: https://scandasia.com/danish-family-placed-in-isolation-in-thailand-after-daughter-test-positive-for-covid-19/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2021-12-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Prachuap governor asks private sector to consider suspending NYE events in Hua Hin By Paul Andrews Hua Hin’s private sector has been asked to consider suspending any planned New Year’s Eve events as a precautionary measure to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and in particular the omicron variant of the virus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244691-prachuap-governor-asks-private-sector-to-consider-suspending-nye-events-in-hua-hin/

By Paul Andrews Hua Hin’s private sector has been asked to consider suspending any planned New Year’s Eve events as a precautionary measure to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and in particular the omicron variant of the virus. According to an order released on Monday (Dec 27), the Provincial Governor Dr. Sathien Charoenruen, has asked for co-operation from the private sector throughout the province to consider suspending or reducing activities this New Year’s Eve. In the order, the governor also announced that any events organised by the local municipality, government or public sector will be cancelled. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/prachuap-governor-asks-private-sector-to-consider-suspending-nye-events-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-12-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

31-year-old Thai man arrested for allegedly killing female neighbor in a Samut Prakan condominium, sexual assault believed to be motive By Nop Meechukhun Samut Prakan – A male Thai suspect, 31, was arrested in a condominium in the Bang Phli District of Samut Prakan today, December 27th, for allegedly stabbing a 23-year-old female neighbor to death in front of the building elevator. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244690-31-year-old-thai-man-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-female-neighbor-in-a-samut-prakan-condominium-sexual-assault-believed-to-be-motive/

Samut Prakan – A male Thai suspect, 31, was arrested in a condominium in the Bang Phli District of Samut Prakan today, December 27th, for allegedly stabbing a 23-year-old female neighbor to death in front of the building elevator. The man, who was only named to the press as Nattachai, was captured this afternoon following an arrest warrant from the Samut Prakan Provincial Court for nighttime invading, carrying weapons, and injuring and causing the death of others. The police investigation exposed that the suspect knocked on the door of the victim’s room but she refused to open it as she did not know who he was. The alleged attacker then pushed open the door, trying to get in and reportedly attempting a sexual assault. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/27/31-year-old-thai-man-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-female-neighbor-in-a-samut-prakan-condominium-sexual-assault-believed-to-be-motive/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

CentralWorld to Hold Virtual Countdown Event BANGKOK, Dec 27 (TNA) – Central Pattana Public Company Limited has decided to organize its “centralwOrld BangkOk cOuntdOwn 2022” in a 3D virtual form and people can witness the event online to help contain COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244689-centralworld-to-hold-virtual-countdown-event/

BANGKOK, Dec 27 (TNA) – Central Pattana Public Company Limited has decided to organize its “centralwOrld BangkOk cOuntdOwn 2022” in a 3D virtual form and people can witness the event online to help contain COVID-19. The New Year countdown event will be broadcast via ONE 31, Facebook Fanpage: CentralWorld and the online sites of nationwide Central department stores, Facebook Fanpage: Viu Thailand, Bangkok Post, Post Today, Khaosod, Thairath and Workpoint Entertainment from 10.15pm on Dec 31. There will be a seven-minute-long firework display. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-850143 -- © Copyright TNA 2021-12-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

UPDATE: Omicron numbers Could reach 30,000 per day if people are not vigilant By Erich Parpart The number of daily Covid cases could reach 30,000 per day by mid-March if the majority of people and businesses fail to strictly follow prevention measures, the Ministry of Public Health warned on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244627-grim-worst-case-for-thailand-next-year-if-people-lower-their-guard-against-covid-19/?do=findComment&comment=17075762

Omicron numbers Could reach 30,000 per day if people are not vigilant By Erich Parpart The number of daily Covid cases could reach 30,000 per day by mid-March if the majority of people and businesses fail to strictly follow prevention measures, the Ministry of Public Health warned on Monday. Thailand discovered more than 500 Omicron cases so far and the ministry does not want to suggest another lockdown. “We are now at a new crossroad because of the outbreak of Omicron and the new variant has a high transmission rate,” said Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit, the ministry’s permanent secretary. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/36120/omicron-numbers-could-reach-30000-per-day-if-people-are-not-vigilant/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2021-12-28 - 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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Prime Minister urges people to take ATK tests for New Year celebrations BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister urged everyone to understand the importance of ATK testing before and after New Year’s celebrations, and he ordered strict screening standards for international arrivals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244646-prime-minister-urges-people-to-take-atk-tests-for-new-year-celebrations/

Thailand unveils plans to cope with Omicron COVID variant outbreak Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has unveiled plans to cope with a potential outbreak of the COVID-19 Omicron variant next year, including the reactivation of the home isolation program, as the main way to accommodate the infected, and community isolation facilities in Bangkok to shelter infected children, said Dr. Somsak Akksilp, director-general of Medical Services Department, today (Monday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244641-thailand-unveils-plans-to-cope-with-omicron-covid-variant-outbreak/