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Senior doctor stresses need for measures in parallel with opening Thailand to foreign travellers Three measures must be in place when reopening Thailand to foreign travellers, scheduled for November 1st, says Professor Dr. Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University yestoday (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235314-senior-doctor-stresses-need-for-measures-in-parallel-with-opening-thailand-to-foreign-travellers/

Travellers from three border provinces to Songkhla face tighter controls Checkpoints have been set up on main roads linking Thailand’s Songkhla province with Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat for the random screening of people coming from the three southern border provinces, in an escalated attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235331-travellers-from-three-border-provinces-to-songkhla-face-tighter-controls/

Checkpoints have been set up on main roads linking Thailand’s Songkhla province with Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat for the random screening of people coming from the three southern border provinces, in an escalated attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. New infections in the three provinces continue to surge, with Pattani logging 566 cases today (Wednesday), the most in southern region. Dr. Anurak Saraparb, the provincial health chief, said today that tighter measures have been imposed on eateries, requiring both the operators, staff and dine-in customers to be fully inoculated, otherwise the customers can only use take-away services. 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/travellers-from-three-border-provinces-to-songkhla-face-tighter-controls/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Sixth suspected insurgent killed in Narathiwat peat swamp Thai security forces shot and killed a suspected insurgent in a peat swamp in Bareh Tai sub-district of Bacho district in Thailand’s southern border province of Narathiwat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235330-sixth-suspected-insurgent-killed-in-narathiwat-peat-swamp/

Thai security forces shot and killed a suspected insurgent in a peat swamp in Bareh Tai sub-district of Bacho district in Thailand’s southern border province of Narathiwat. Using a backhoe to plough the thick undergrowth, a combined force of troops and paramilitary rangers advanced deeper into the peat swamp to search for remaining insurgents believed to be hiding there. The suspected insurgents opened fire on the advancing forces, triggering a gun battle that lasted about ten minutes. Then the backhoe continued to advance for several hours, until they found the body of a suspected insurgent lying next to an HK33 assault rifle and ammunition. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sixth-suspected-insurgent-killed-in-narathiwat-peat-swamp/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-14 - 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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Gov’t banks in shopping malls to extend opening hours BANGKOK (NNT) - Four government-owned banks will be extending the opening hours to 5 p.m. at shopping mall branches from Friday onwards, following the relaxation of COVID-19 control measures. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235298-gov’t-banks-in-shopping-malls-to-extend-opening-hours/

TAT to Invite Blackpink’s Lisa to Phuket’s Countdown By Suwit Rattiwan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to invite world-renowned artists such as Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli to perform at Phuket’s countdown celebration event this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235286-tat-to-invite-blackpink’s-lisa-to-phuket’s-countdown/

Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing A phone screen is seen as Buddhist monks Phra Maha Sompong Talaputto and Phra Maha Paiwan Warawanno host a chat show during a Facebook live, at a temple in Bangkok, Thailand, September 17, 2021. REUTERS/Arthon Pookasook By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) - Two Buddhist monks in Thailand have become social media stars with Facebook livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles. Some of the country's religious conservatives, however, are not so amused. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235295-thai-monks-livestream-mixes-buddhism-and-jokes-but-not-all-are-laughing/

TAT to Invite Blackpink’s Lisa to Phuket’s Countdown By Suwit Rattiwan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to invite world-renowned artists such as Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli to perform at Phuket’s countdown celebration event this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235286-tat-to-invite-blackpink’s-lisa-to-phuket’s-countdown/

By Suwit Rattiwan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to invite world-renowned artists such as Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli to perform at Phuket’s countdown celebration event this year. To mark the country’s grand reopening, TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said this plan is still pending and requires further consideration as the project needs additional budget approval from the government and partial support from the private sector. He said the move is hoped to promote the province as a world-class destination. Mr. Yuthasak pointed out that an appearance by world-renowned artists could draw tourists from around the world to Phuket, especially Blackpink fans and admirers, so-called “Blinks.” Mr Yuthasak said Phuket might be the destination for the countdown event as the government has already created a plan to establish the Andaman island as a "World Class Destination," which was approved by the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) earlier this month. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Two wet markets in Chiang Mai stay closed for another 11 days after more COVID-19 infections found Image Credit: Chiang Mai Provincial Health Office’s Facebook The Chiang Mai COVID-19 Situation Command Centre has ordered the Muang Mai and Sor Thor Gao wet markets to remain closed until at least October 22nd after 118 more COVID-19 cases were found, raising the total in the cluster to 478. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235284-two-wet-markets-in-chiang-mai-stay-closed-for-another-11-days-after-more-covid-19-infections-found/

Image Credit: Chiang Mai Provincial Health Office’s Facebook The Chiang Mai COVID-19 Situation Command Centre has ordered the Muang Mai and Sor Thor Gao wet markets to remain closed until at least October 22nd after 118 more COVID-19 cases were found, raising the total in the cluster to 478. After the finding of new cases, Dr. Songyos Khamchai, chief of communicable disease control at the Chiang Mai provincial health office, advised anyone in a high-risk group who was in contact with traders at the market, as well as the traders themselves, to isolate for 14 days as a precautionary measureto help prevent the spread of the disease. According to the command centre, 214 new infections were recorded in Chiang Mai on Tuesday, including three who came from Bangkok and two from Lampung province, with the rest being locally-acquired cases. 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/two-wet-markets-in-chiang-mai-stay-closed-for-another-11-days-after-more-covid-19-infections-found/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Phuket officials tired of people not understanding the word ‘or’ By The Phuket News Image: Phuket Info Center PHUKET: Phuket officials this morning posted a notice explaining the definition of the word ‘or’ in response to questions about the new domestic entry requirements to the province to come into effect on Saturday (Oct 16). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235283-phuket-officials-tired-of-people-not-understanding-the-word-‘or’/

Image: Phuket Info Center By The Phuket News PHUKET: Phuket officials this morning posted a notice explaining the definition of the word ‘or’ in response to questions about the new domestic entry requirements to the province to come into effect on Saturday (Oct 16). Along with the notice, posted on the “Phuket COVID-19 & Phuket Sandbox (Official Phuket information Center)”, operated by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, was the message: “Some people don’t understand what the word "or" means, so the admin finds a clear answer according to the Royal Institute’s dictionary.” Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-officials-tired-of-people-not-understanding-the-word-or-81692.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Vegetarian Festival continues as devotees from spiritual home Kathu Shrine take to the streets By Eakkapop Thongtub Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 13) as devotees and Ma Song spirit mediums from Kathu Shrine, the spiritual home and origin of the festival, held their street procession to the Chinese shrine at Saphan Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235278-vegetarian-festival-continues-as-devotees-from-spiritual-home-kathu-shrine-take-to-the-streets/

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub By Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 13) as devotees and Ma Song spirit mediums from Kathu Shrine, the spiritual home and origin of the festival, held their street procession to the Chinese shrine at Saphan Hin. The procession left Kathu Shrine at 5am under the ‘new normal’ protocols this year by using vehicles instead of walking and with no face piercings. Kathu Shrine is where the vegetarian festival was observed for the first time, in 1825. Over the past 196 years devotees at the shrine have adhered to the observing the original traditions of the festival. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/vegetarian-festival-continues-as-devotees-from-spiritual-home-kathu-shrine-take-to-the-streets-81691.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Cha Am Sunshine project targets 1,000 foreign tourists per month after reopening By Paul Andrews Cha Am beach, file photo Tourists officials in Cha Am say they expect approximately 1,000 international arrivals per month, once the resort reopens from November 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235267-cha-am-sunshine-project-targets-1000-foreign-tourists-per-month-after-reopening/

Cha Am beach, file photo By Paul Andrews Tourists officials in Cha Am say they expect approximately 1,000 international arrivals per month, once the resort reopens from November 1. According to Karun Suttharomn, acting president of the Phetchaburi Tourism Council, any significant numbers of international tourists will not be seen until mid-2022. Similar to the Hua Hin Recharge project, Cha Am has its own plan for reopening dubbed “Cha Am Sunshine”. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/cha-am-sunshine-project-targets-1000-foreign-tourists-per-month-after-reopening/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Phuket reopening to domestic tourists comes as a consensus, says Governor By The Phuket News Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew. Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has assured that the decision to reopen the island this Saturday (Oct 16) to vaccinated arrivals without needing to undergo COVID tests was reached by consensus among many segments of the Phuket community. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235264-phuket-reopening-to-domestic-tourists-comes-as-a-consensus-says-governor/

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew. Photo: PR Dept By The Phuket News PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has assured that the decision to reopen the island this Saturday (Oct 16) to vaccinated arrivals without needing to undergo COVID tests was reached by consensus among many segments of the Phuket community. Governor Narong also assured that the decision made by the Phuket Provincial Communicable Disease Committee also came with the proviso that the COVID situation is continually monitored. “This is to relax measures with continuous assessment of the situation according to the process of driving problem solving in all aspects of public health, the economy, tourism and social sectors, by consulting and receiving opinions from all concerned parties, along with the steady progress of the Phuket Sandbox project,” Governor Narong said. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-reopening-to-domestic-tourists-comes-as-a-consensus-says-governor-81690.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Khao Yai national park road: It's beautiful but there are hidden dangers Picture: Daily News The chief of Thailand's oldest national park has warned motorists not to stop to take pictures on one of it's most picturesque roads. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235263-khao-yai-national-park-road-its-beautiful-but-there-are-hidden-dangers/

Picture: Daily News The chief of Thailand's oldest national park has warned motorists not to stop to take pictures on one of it's most picturesque roads. Daily News called Thanarach Road that runs through the Khao Yai park to the Huay Sawat waterfall a romantic but deadly route. Park chief Adisak Phusitwongsanuyut said that the road was opened about 40 years ago but recently there had been motorcycle fatalities caused by people stopping to take pictures of the view. He called for people not to stop on the road but pull off at safe viewing and scenic spots designated by park signage. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Top lawyer takes victims to trading standards police after Covid insurer reneges on payments Picture: INN Lawyer Ratchaphol Sirisakhon went to the trading standards police on behalf of 400 people who claimed they did not get money from a Ratchada based insurance company for Covid-19 cover. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235261-top-lawyer-takes-victims-to-trading-standards-police-after-covid-insurer-reneges-on-payments/

Picture: INN Lawyer Ratchaphol Sirisakhon went to the trading standards police on behalf of 400 people who claimed they did not get money from a Ratchada based insurance company for Covid-19 cover. He claimed that many other companies were reneging on policies and it was time for the state to investigate customer claims. Victims claimed they were promised payouts in 3-4 days but 15 had passed with no funds forthcoming. Further inquiries were met with vague assurances that the matter was being dealt with and documents were being examined, reported INN. This AFTER the company said they would pay out for sure. Representatives of the company attended the meeting to explain their actions claiming there were cash flow difficulties. Customers who were as yet unpaid said they would press for formal charges against the firm if they were not paid under their legitimate claims. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates