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Picture: Daily News A British man aged 46 who had all the tests went to the village of Khok Wat in Ban Dan sub-district of Buriram in the north east of Thailand to visit his wife. He arrived in Thailand for the festive season on December 20th, reported Daily News. But by Christmas Eve he had developed a high fever and checks at the house revealed it was Covid-19. He was whisked away immediately to Soon Buriram Hospital where checks are being made to see if it is the Omicron variant. Also now infected are an 80 year old woman at the house. Among 14 other close contacts from 4 familes who have to isolate for two weeks is a P2 child. Phoo Yai Ban Sirilak Kanram said that the British man had also visited a local market two days before Christmas. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-27 - 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

Pattaya: 100+ foreigners want their money back from Thai bank - "you stole our future" says one Picture: Manager It should have been a weekend of peace and goodwill to all men, but that was furthest from the thoughts of a group of 100 and more foreigners and Thais who have lost 300 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244550-pattaya-100-foreigners-want-their-money-back-from-thai-bank-you-stole-our-future-says-one/

Picture: Manager It should have been a weekend of peace and goodwill to all men, but that was furthest from the thoughts of a group of 100 and more foreigners and Thais who have lost 300 million baht. They claim that an assistant manager at a branch of Kasikorn bank took their money and promised high returns on investments that didn't materialize. Armed with placards made of boards and PVC pipe they protested at the Pattaya police station and the bank branch after no developments in the case that has rumbled on for months. They all want their money back and interest of 7.5% going back to when they lost it. They have hired a lawyer called Sirichai Piyapichetkul who said that his clients are being patient but that is wearing thin. The Pattaya police chief said the matter is in hand and they are still gathering evidence that will be presented on January 5th. Officials of the bank have been working with police, he claimed. If that date does not provide a satisfactory outcome Sirichai said that the Thais and foreigners will be marching on Government House and the bank's head office in Pahonyothin Road, Bangkok for justice. Manager said in their headline that this would likely take place on January 11th. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-27 - 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 wants to avoid a repeat of Songkran, tourism policies to be reconsidered in January By Cod Satrusayang Thai authorities have scaled back new year celebrations and are asking people to avoid traveling where possible to avoid a repeat of Songkran this year where unrestricted celebrations prompted a spread of the third wave of Covid-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244549-thailand-wants-to-avoid-a-repeat-of-songkran-tourism-policies-to-be-reconsidered-in-january/

By Cod Satrusayang Thai authorities have scaled back new year celebrations and are asking people to avoid traveling where possible to avoid a repeat of Songkran this year where unrestricted celebrations prompted a spread of the third wave of Covid-19. According to multiple sources inside the government house, the Prayut Chan-ocha administration is wary of letting the situation get out of hand and rolling back hard earned gains. From a peak over 10,000 cases per day, that number was just over 2,000 cases on Monday with less than 20 deaths. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/36113/thailand-wants-to-avoid-a-repeat-of-songkran-tourism-policies-to-be-reconsidered-in-january/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2021-12-27 - 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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Omicron to have little impact on Hua Hin’s New Year tourism: Official By Paul Andrews The discovery of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in three British tourists in Hua Hin will have little impact on the local tourism industry for this New Year, a senior official has predicted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244542-omicron-to-have-little-impact-on-hua-hin’s-new-year-tourism-official/

By Paul Andrews The discovery of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in three British tourists in Hua Hin will have little impact on the local tourism industry for this New Year, a senior official has predicted. Krod Rojanastien, president of the Thai Spa Association and head of the Hua Hin Recharge programme has said he does not believe the omicron cases will affected tourism in Hua Hin during the holiday season. Mr Krod said that he has confidence in measures used by the government to control any further outbreak of the virus. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/omicron-to-have-little-impact-on-hua-hins-new-year-tourism-official/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Hotels in Hua Hin and Cha Am set to be fully booked this New Year By Paul Andrews Hotels in Hua Hin and Cha Am are almost fully booked for the New Year period, tourism leaders have said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244541-hotels-in-hua-hin-and-cha-am-set-to-be-fully-booked-this-new-year/

By Paul Andrews Hotels in Hua Hin and Cha Am are almost fully booked for the New Year period, tourism leaders have said. There had been concerns that the discovery of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in three British tourists last week could lead to a spike in cancellations. However, this has proved not to be the case. According to Mr. Chamnong Butsong, General Manager of Veranda Resort Hua Hin Cha-am and advisor to the Hua Hin Cha-am Tourism Business Association, hotel bookings in Hua Hin and Cha Am are at almost 90 percent for New Year. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hotels-in-hua-hin-and-cha-am-set-to-be-fully-booked-this-new-year/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-12-27 - 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 2,437 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths, 3,845 recoveries File photo: National New Bureau of Thailand Thailand on Monday (December 27) reported 2,437 new COVID-19 cases, 3,845 recoveries and 18 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244538-covid-19-thailand-reports-2437-new-coronavirus-cases-18-deaths-3845-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 2,437 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths, 3,845 recoveries File photo: National New Bureau of Thailand Thailand on Monday (December 27) reported 2,437 new COVID-19 cases, 3,845 recoveries and 18 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244538-covid-19-thailand-reports-2437-new-coronavirus-cases-18-deaths-3845-recoveries/

File photo: National New Bureau of Thailand Thailand on Monday (December 27) reported 2,437 new COVID-19 cases, 3,845 recoveries and 18 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 2,419. Prisons: 18 ▶︎ Recoveries: 3,845 ▶︎ Total infections since April 1: 2,183,544 ▶︎ Total recoveries since April 1: 2,128,947 Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,212,407 with 21,598 deaths. The news comes as vaccines administered in Thailand will be accepted throughout the European Union from January after EU scientists and officials approved the move in recent days. It comes as the kingdom prepares itself for the ignition of a possible Omicron wave as it fights to control a cluster in Kalasin province in northeastern Thailand and while the latest news from western countries appears to be offering a glimmer of hope about this new more infectious but clinically less dangerous form of the disease which is expected to become endemic across the world in the coming months. *Thai Examiner contributed to this report Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-27 - 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

Thai vaccine certs accepted in Europe as Omicron offers glimmers of hope for a virus fatigued world by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Mr Giuseppe Busini, the Deputy Chief of the European Union Mission in Thailand, has confirmed that Thai vaccines and COVID-19 certification on the Mor Prom app will be valid and accepted across the European Union from January 2022. It follows agencies in the 27 member bloc adopting equivalency proposals this week for Thailand and several other states. The new regime will span up to 60 countries linked under a mutually recognised scheme or network. Public health officials are currently scrambling to control an emerging cluster in Kalasin caused by a returned couple from Belgium who travelled extensively in Kalasin and Khon Kaen provinces before being diagnosed on December 16th last at Kalasin Hospital. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244529-thai-vaccine-certs-accepted-in-europe-as-omicron-offers-glimmers-of-hope-for-a-virus-fatigued-world/

Mr Giuseppe Busini, the Deputy Chief of the European Union Mission in Thailand, has confirmed that Thai vaccines and COVID-19 certification on the Mor Prom app will be valid and accepted across the European Union from January 2022. It follows agencies in the 27 member bloc adopting equivalency proposals this week for Thailand and several other states. The new regime will span up to 60 countries linked under a mutually recognised scheme or network. by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Public health officials are currently scrambling to control an emerging cluster in Kalasin caused by a returned couple from Belgium who travelled extensively in Kalasin and Khon Kaen provinces before being diagnosed on December 16th last at Kalasin Hospital. Meanwhile, hopes are being raised that Omicron may offer some respite to a virus fatigued world as national leaders and scientists wait for hospitalisation rates to come in from a global virus wave, already confirmed in over 100 countries, that is expected to infect no less than 3 billion people over the coming three months according to US scientists in Washington. Vaccines administered in Thailand will be accepted throughout the European Union from January after EU scientists and officials approved the move in recent days. It comes as the kingdom prepares itself for the ignition of a possible Omicron wave as it fights to control a cluster in Kalasin province in northeastern Thailand and while the latest news from western countries appears to be offering a glimmer of hope about this new more infectious but clinically less dangerous form of the disease which is expected to become endemic across the world in the coming months. Vaccinations administered in Thailand and certification will now be recognised across the European Union. Earlier this week, on Tuesday, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the 27 member bloc in Thailand, Mr Giuseppe Busini, confirmed that it had approved the equivalency of certificates issued by 5 countries including Thailand, Montenegro, Taiwan, Tunisia and Uruguay. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2021/12/26/thai-vaccine-certificates-accepted-across-europe/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

19-year-old female motorbike driver dies in Central Pattaya crash on Christmas morning By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – A teenage female motorbike driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after she crashed her motorbike in Central Pattaya on Christmas morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244528-19-year-old-female-motorbike-driver-dies-in-central-pattaya-crash-on-christmas-morning/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – A teenage female motorbike driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after she crashed her motorbike in Central Pattaya on Christmas morning. The Pattaya City Police were notified of the accident on the early morning of Christmas (December 25th) at an intersection near the entrance of Central Pattaya Road in Nongprue. Emergency responders and the Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find a damaged white Vespa motorbike lying on the road. Nearby, responders found the injured woman, Ms. Krittiya Aunjaiyai, 19, from Rayong, who was unconscious. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/27/19-year-old-female-motorbike-driver-dies-in-central-pattaya-crash-on-christmas-morning/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Art Gallery & Cafe in Jomtien raided over the holiday weekend for allegedly holding a late-night Christmas party, acting as an entertainment venue By Nop Meechukhun Pattaya – An art gallery and cafe in the Banglamung district was raided shortly after midnight yesterday, December 26th, after reportedly organizing a late-night Christmas party with more than 100 customers and basically being an entertainment venue, violating the orders of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244527-art-gallery-cafe-in-jomtien-raided-over-the-holiday-weekend-for-allegedly-holding-a-late-night-christmas-party-acting-as-an-entertainment-venue/

By Nop Meechukhun Pattaya – An art gallery and cafe in the Banglamung district was raided shortly after midnight yesterday, December 26th, after reportedly organizing a late-night Christmas party with more than 100 customers and basically being an entertainment venue, violating the orders of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee. Currently, entertainment venues are legally closed nationwide, as are bars and similar venues due to Covid-19 rules, notes TPN media. However, in reality, many have become different venues, such as “restaurants”, cafes, or even art galleries in the interim to stay open. Pattaya City Police arrived at the Ma Ha Na Cafe in Jomtien near Soi 9 at around 1:46 A.M. last night after reportedly hearing loud music coming out from the venue while patrolling the area to maintain the order of the Covid-19 restrictions. Upon arrival, more than 100 Thai and foreign customers were allegedly seen gathering and dancing along with loud music without socially distancing, wearing masks, or properly protecting themselves from the virus Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/27/art-gallery-cafe-in-jomtien-raided-over-the-holiday-weekend-for-allegedly-holding-a-late-night-christmas-party-acting-as-an-entertainment-venue/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Eighteen arrested at condominium in Pattaya over Christmas weekend at alleged illegal gambling den By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya Police raided an illegal gambling den at a luxury condominium in Pattaya yesterday evening, Christmas Day, (December 25th), where eighteen people have been arrested. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244526-eighteen-arrested-at-condominium-in-pattaya-over-christmas-weekend-at-alleged-illegal-gambling-den/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya Police raided an illegal gambling den at a luxury condominium in Pattaya yesterday evening, Christmas Day, (December 25th), where eighteen people have been arrested. A team from the Pattaya City Police personally led by Pattaya Police Chief Colonel Kunlachart Kunlachai raided the illegal gambling den at 5:00 P.M. on Christmas Day at a luxury condominium in Soi Phra Tamnuk 3, Nongprue. The name of the condominium has been withheld by authorities pending further investigation and court proceedings. Eighteen people, who were described by police as four men and 14 women have been arrested with multiple gambling items. The cost of money generated in the gambling den cost many millions of baht, according to Chief Kunlachart. Fifteen of the arrested suspects were gamblers, while three were staff members of the illegal casino. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/26/eighteen-arrested-at-condominium-in-pattaya-over-christmas-weekend-at-alleged-illegal-gambling-den/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Foreign tourists satisfied with Thai people’s friendliness, according to Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ survey By Nop Meechukhun National – The overall results of the satisfaction survey of Thai tourism among foreign tourists are more positive than last year, saying that Thai people are very friendly, Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported this holiday weekend on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244525-foreign-tourists-satisfied-with-thai-people’s-friendliness-according-to-ministry-of-tourism-and-sports’-survey/

By Nop Meechukhun National – The overall results of the satisfaction survey of Thai tourism among foreign tourists are more positive than last year, saying that Thai people are very friendly, Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported this holiday weekend on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Deputy Permanent Secretary Arrun Boonchai revealed the results of the survey “Attitudes and Satisfaction of Thai and foreign tourists who travel in Thailand” which he stated was conducted face to face among 2,000 foreign tourists in 10 major tourist provinces during July-December 2021 in 14 types of services as follows: Airports Public transport services Visitor Centers Sea/Beach Attractions Eco-tourism Historical Sites Accommodation services Restaurant/Food and beverage outlets Merchandise/souvenir shops Health care services Tour guide services Tour Guides Thai People services Thailand Tourism Directory website visitors Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/26/foreign-tourists-satisfied-with-thai-peoples-friendliness-according-to-ministry-of-tourism-and-sports-survey/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thailand book place in AFF Suzuki Cup final Thailand booked their place in the AFF Suzuki Cup final for a ninth time in 13 attempts after they held defending champions Vietnam to a goalless draw on Sunday in the second leg of the semi-finals to complete a 2-0 aggregate victory. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244523-thailand-book-place-in-aff-suzuki-cup-final/

Thailand booked their place in the AFF Suzuki Cup final for a ninth time in 13 attempts after they held defending champions Vietnam to a goalless draw on Sunday in the second leg of the semi-finals to complete a 2-0 aggregate victory. The Vietnamese dominated possession at Singapore’s National Stadium but could not break down the resolute defence of the Thais, who have conceded only one goal in six matches on their run to the final. The War Elephants will attempt to win the Asean football title for an unprecedented sixth time when they face Indonesia in the final. Both legs will take place in Singapore with the first leg on Wednesday and the return game on New Year’s Day. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-book-place-in-aff-suzuki-cup-final/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-12-27 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates