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High tide raises Chao Phraya River level, floods communities in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani Riverside households in Bangkok’s neighbouring provinces of Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, which are not protected by floodwalls, have been warned to brace for flooding today (Sunday) due to the high tide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234912-high-tide-raises-chao-phraya-river-level-floods-communities-in-nonthaburi-and-pathum-thani/

Riverside households in Bangkok’s neighbouring provinces of Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, which are not protected by floodwalls, have been warned to brace for flooding today (Sunday) due to the high tide. According to the City Administration’s Department of Drainage and Sewerage, the high tide today will probably raise the Chao Phraya River to the highest level so far this year and this will flood riverside areas. Pathum Thani Panya Kaewtham, a resident of Chiangrak Noi sub-district in Sam Kok district of Pathum Thani, told Thai PBS that floodwater has been flowing steadily into houses, forcing them to move their valuables to higher ground. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/high-tide-raises-chao-phraya-river-level-floods-communities-in-nonthaburi-and-pathum-thani/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Medics and health volunteers in Sa Kaew province wear school uniforms to convince students to get vaccinated Credit: Sakaeo Ministry of Public Health Facebook To allay concerns among students and their parents about undesirable side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, medics and public health volunteers responsible for vaccinating students in Thailand’s eastern province of Sa Kaew province have resorted to wearing student uniforms. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234911-medics-and-health-volunteers-in-sa-kaew-province-wear-school-uniforms-to-convince-students-to-get-vaccinated/

Credit: Sakaeo Ministry of Public Health Facebook To allay concerns among students and their parents about undesirable side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, medics and public health volunteers responsible for vaccinating students in Thailand’s eastern province of Sa Kaew province have resorted to wearing student uniforms. A medic from Aranyaprathet district hospital said that she hopes the uniform will help ease the stress of the students and their parents, as she urged all students to come forward for the mass vaccinations. In Sa Kaew province, 33,630 students have signed up to receive the first Pfizer vaccine jab, accounting for 81.32% of students in the province. It is expected that half of them will be inoculated within this month. 5,440 teachers and educational staff in the province have been vaccinated, accounting for 89.08%. 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/medics-and-health-volunteers-in-sa-kaew-province-wear-school-uniforms-to-convince-students-to-get-vaccinated/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Chiang Mai’s Muang Mai market closed for disinfection after new cluster of COVID-19 infections emerges Chiang Mai’s largest retail market for fresh food, fruits and vegetables, Muang Mai, remains eerily quiet for a second day today (Sunday) after the provincial communicable disease committee decided to close it for three days for disinfection following the emergence of a fresh cluster of COVID-19 infections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234910-chiang-mai’s-muang-mai-market-closed-for-disinfection-after-new-cluster-of-covid-19-infections-emerges/

Chiang Mai’s largest retail market for fresh food, fruits and vegetables, Muang Mai, remains eerily quiet for a second day today (Sunday) after the provincial communicable disease committee decided to close it for three days for disinfection following the emergence of a fresh cluster of COVID-19 infections. All the shops in the market are shuttered and the only sign of life is the presence of a Royal mobile medical unit located next to a fire station on the bank of the Ping River, to conduct COVID-19 testing of high-risk people. Many shopkeepers and their employees were seen this morning waiting to be screened. 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/chiang-mais-muang-mai-market-closed-for-disinfection-after-new-cluster-of-covid-19-infections-emerges/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 resurgence in Hua Hin and Chaiyaphum closes market and TAO office The Chatchai market, in Thailand’s resort town of Hua Hin, has been ordered to close for three days from Monday, after 30 people connected to the market were found to be infected with COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234909-covid-19-resurgence-in-hua-hin-and-chaiyaphum closes market-and-tao-office/

The Chatchai market, in Thailand’s resort town of Hua Hin, has been ordered to close for three days from Monday, after 30 people connected to the market were found to be infected with COVID-19. The mayor of Hua Hin, Nopporn Wutthikul, and his team visited the Chatchai market today (Sunday) to inform traders there about the need to close the market. The traders, numbering about 300, did not oppose the decision as several residents have expressed concern about the plan to reopen the resort town to all tourists from November 1st, noting that tourists may be discouraged from visiting if new infections are not curbed. 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/covid-19-resurgence-in-hua-hin-and-chaiyaphum-closes-market-and-tao-office/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thai Rural Doctors Society claims COVID-19 infections are rising, not falling People wait for 30 minutes to monitor for possible side effects after receiving a dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine from a “Mobile Vaccination Unit” set up inside a bus in Bangkok on September 8, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) has warned Thai people not to lower their guard, noting that COVID-19 infections in Thailand are not declining, as widely misunderstood. On the contrary, are increasing, averaging over 20,000 cases a day. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234908-thai-rural-doctors-society-claims-covid-19-infections-are-rising-not-falling/

People wait for 30 minutes to monitor for possible side effects after receiving a dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine from a “Mobile Vaccination Unit” set up inside a bus in Bangkok on September 8, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) has warned Thai people not to lower their guard, noting that COVID-19 infections in Thailand are not declining, as widely misunderstood. On the contrary, are increasing, averaging over 20,000 cases a day. In its Facebook post today (Sunday), the RDS says “please pay attention and be on the alert” as it pointed out at the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has shown two figures for new infections today, from different testing methods – 10,817 cases from RT-PCR tests and 10,055 cases from antigen tests. Actual infections today from the two test results should have been more than 20,000 cases, said the RDS. 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-rural-doctors-society-claims-covid-19-infections-are-rising-not-falling/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-11 - 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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Owners of the controversial Waterfront Condo on Bali Hai Pier ask for an opportunity to resume construction vs. demolish the building By Goong Nang(GN Pattaya – The construction company behind the controversial Waterfront Condo on Bali Hai Pier, under demolition orders, has formally requested for a re-construction license from Pattaya City Hall. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234906-owners-of-the-controversial-waterfront-condo-on-bali-hai-pier-ask-for-an-opportunity-to-resume-construction-vs-demolish-the-building/

Owners of the controversial Waterfront Condo on Bali Hai Pier ask for an opportunity to resume construction vs. demolish the building By Goong Nang(GN Pattaya – The construction company behind the controversial Waterfront Condo on Bali Hai Pier, under demolition orders, has formally requested for a re-construction license from Pattaya City Hall. Many local residents and tourists have noticed the hulking 53 story condominium that stands incomplete and abandoned at the entrance to the Bali Hai pier. The story has been going on for many, many years. Rather than list the entire past story here, we will provide our complete in-depth article below detailing the history of the condo and its controversial past. THE STORY BEHIND THE ABANDONED WATERFRONT CONDO NEAR BALI HAI PIER IN PATTAYA In September of last year, the Pattaya City Council urged for legal action and demolishment against the controversial abandoned Waterfront condominium at Bali Hai Pier, as seen below. A legal demolition order was made against the building and owners. PATTAYA CITY COUNCIL URGES FOR LEGAL ACTION, DEMOLISHMENT, AGAINST CONTROVERSIAL ABANDONED WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM AT BALI HAI PIER The last public news about the Waterfront condo was in late November of 2020, in which Pattaya City Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume said he planned to bring down the condo himself using city resources if the companies involved with it did not and bill them afterwards. The article about this is also below. PATTAYA CITY PLANNING TO BRING DOWN AND DEMOLISH THE ABANDONED WATERFRONT CONDO ON BALI HAI PIER “ASAP” AND BILL THE OWNERS Yesterday (October 9th), the Bali Hai Construction Company on behalf of the Bali Hai Company Limited, which has previously claimed to be bankrupt due to all the lawsuits surrounding the building, has officially filed a request for re-construction permission from the Pattaya City despite the demolition order, a somewhat surprising turn of events after nearly a year without public news. Behind the scenes, however, complicated lawsuits and discussions have taken place about the condo with passionate arguments on all sides, according to Pattaya City officials. The major issue with the Waterfront, and why it “paused” construction in 2014 was as follows, taken from our most recent article about the condo in November of 2020: Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/10/10/owners-of-the-controversial-waterfront-condo-on-bali-hai-pier-ask-for-an-opportunity-to-resume-construction-vs-demolish-the-building/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-10-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Shortage of cigarettes in Thailand - conflicting reasons but bottom line is new supplies, higher prices Oct 15th Picture: Sanook Many smokers in Thailand have been wondering why their favorite brands have disappeared from shelves since the start of this month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234803-shortage-of-cigarettes-in-thailand-conflicting-reasons-but-bottom-line-is-new-supplies-higher-prices-oct-15th/

Picture: Sanook Many smokers in Thailand have been wondering why their favorite brands have disappeared from shelves since the start of this month. This followed an announcement to changes in excise tax rates. A source at the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly that Sanook did not name said the shortage was caused by a complete stop in production of local cigarettes on October 1st due to a belt failure in a piece of equipment. Repairs were ongoing but staff had been given time off at this time. The source said that when the next lot was available - probably 15th - 16th October - their products would be sold at the new prices that would be higher than the last lot on the shelves on September 30th. How much that would be would depend on several factors including market forces. Meanwhile an Excise Department spokesman said that teams had been sent to investigate claims that cigarettes were being hoarded ahead of new price structures. Natthakorn Uthensut couldn't say how much local or imported brands would cost as data was lacking. But he confirmed that smokers would be paying more on about October 15th. A smoker in the Pathum Thani/Ayutthaya area told ASEAN NOW that cigarettes had disappeared from sale in local shops. They strongly suspected hoarding of old stock that would be sold later at increased prices thus enhancing profit. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thailand to “focus on quality tourists who can spend more” By Paul Andrews Hua Hin Beach. File photo The post pandemic recovery of Thailand’s tourism sector will focus on quality rather than quantity, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said earlier this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234800-thailand-to-“focus-on-quality-tourists-who-can-spend-more”/

Hua Hin Beach. File photo By Paul Andrews The post pandemic recovery of Thailand’s tourism sector will focus on quality rather than quantity, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said earlier this week. The Thai government recently announced ambitious plans to attract one million foreign tourists by April next year. The arrival foreign tourists will be helped by the easing of restrictions, including the removal of the mandatory quarantine requirement for all visitors to Thailand from November 1. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/thailand-to-focus-on-quality-tourists-who-can-spend-more/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-10-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thai police warn against posting nudes online - it can lead to all sorts of problems including jail Picture: Daily News Thailand's Royal Thai Police spokesman spoke to the nation yesterday about people who take naked still shots of partners or who film themselves and their lovers having sex. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234797-thai-police-warn-against-posting-nudes-online-it-can-lead-to-all-sorts-of-problems-including-jail/

Picture: Daily News Thailand's Royal Thai Police spokesman spoke to the nation yesterday about people who take naked still shots of partners or who film themselves and their lovers having sex. Pol Col Siriwat Deephor said some people did this to look at later, reported Daily News. But it could lead to all sorts of trouble. Files on phones and computers could find their way onto the internet, he said, without the owner's permission. This could happen in malware attacks, when phones were lost, repaired or sold on or as revenge porn. Here's how to protect yourself, he advocated to his "Thai brothers and sisters": 1. Don't film yourself in the first place. You may love the other person now but consider what might happen if you split up acrimoniously. The images and videos could be used as weapons for revenge, extortion, threats and defamation. 2. Protect yourself from malware and cyber attack. 3. Clean your data and remove images and videos when selling phones or having them repaired. He said that crime related to illegally putting images and video on the internet could see people jailed for a year and/or fined 20,000 baht. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Man arrested after spate of burglaries from tourists in pool villas near Hua Hin Picture: Siam Rath Hua Hin's chief of police Pol Col Phaitoon Phromkhian announced the arrest of a burglar who had committed several thefts from pool villas at Nitchaphat Resort in the holiday town in September. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234796-man-arrested-after-spate-of-burglaries-from-tourists-in-pool-villas-near-hua-hin/

Picture: Siam Rath Hua Hin's chief of police Pol Col Phaitoon Phromkhian announced the arrest of a burglar who had committed several thefts from pool villas at Nitchaphat Resort in the holiday town in September. Manas Phothong, 29, from Rai Mai sub-district of Sam Roi Yod, had stolen cash, phones and bags, reported Siam Rath. Taken into evidence was an Isuzu pick-up and a Honda Wave that he used in the commission of his crimes. Phaitoon said that many pool villas had been targeted and that efforts were underway to recover property lost by tourists. He advised tourists not to sleep with windows and doors open as this was an invitation to thieves to steal. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Nanomaterial researcher wins Outstanding Scientist Award 2021 By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - A researcher specialized in nanomaterials from Vidyasirimedhi Institute won this year’s Outstanding Scientist Award for his invention on next-generation solar cell technology and lighting for the future. The Outstanding Scientist Award was presented along with the Young Scientist Awards given to winners for their theoretical and practical inventions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234793-nanomaterial-researcher-wins-outstanding-scientist-award-2021/

By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - A researcher specialized in nanomaterials from Vidyasirimedhi Institute won this year’s Outstanding Scientist Award for his invention on next-generation solar cell technology and lighting for the future. The Outstanding Scientist Award was presented along with the Young Scientist Awards given to winners for their theoretical and practical inventions. The Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King has granted this year’s Outstanding Scientist Award to Prof Dr Vinich Promarak from Vidyasirimedhi Institute (VISTEC) for his invention of the next-generation solar cell technology, and the lighting technology that promotes circular and sustainable energy. Prof Dr Vinich this occasion received the royally bestowed prize from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Princess Debaratanarajasuda, along with a 400,000 baht cash prize. The foundation has also granted this year’s Young Scientist Awards to two winners - first to Assoc Prof Dr Teerapong Suksumran from the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Sciences, Chiang Mai University. Assoc Prof Dr Teerapong invented and developed a methodology for gyrogroup, an abstract mathematical concept related to the velocity-addition formula in Albert Einstein’s special theory of relativity. Another Young Scientist Award this year went to Dr Sudkate Chaiyo from the Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, for his invention of new sensors for biochemical analysis. This new invention can be applied to several sectors such as food and agricultural safety assessments, and clinical laboratory tests, in keeping with the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The award ceremony for the three winners was joined by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Anek Laothamatas, and former Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Yuthavong. Both delivered messages of congratulations to the winners. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-10-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

After Covid it's all systems go to beautify Bangkok's canals once again - Venice of the East beckons! Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that the Bangkok Metropolitan Adiministration under the leadership of Mayor General Aswin Kwanmuang were pressing ahead with the beautification of Bangkok post pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234791-after-covid-its-all-systems-go-to-beautify-bangkoks-canals-once-again-venice-of-the-east-beckons/

Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that the Bangkok Metropolitan Adiministration under the leadership of Mayor General Aswin Kwanmuang were pressing ahead with the beautification of Bangkok post pandemic. Now that the Covid-19 situation is easing in the Thai capital all the efforts to improve the infrastructure of many of the city's klongs (canals) is back up to speed. Klongs that are part of the program are some of the city's biggest including Klong Banglamphu, Khu Muang Derm, Rorp Krung, Padung Krung Kasem and Saen Saep that runs from the Pathumwan area eastbound. Aswin itemised how Klong Padung Krung Kasem was being split up into different zones over a four and a half kilometer stretch. Picture: Daily News Work includes walkways, landscaping and the installation of CCTV cameras to enhance safety. Daily News said this was good news for people at the edge of the canals and visitors and would enhance the capital's tourism attraction. Liaison work with the Department of land Transport is also underway to introduce eletric boats to limit pollution. ASEAN NOW notes that improvements to Bangkok's waterways are well overdue. Picture: Daily News Many are still filthy and full of trash but there is huge potential if the political will and money is available to turn Bangkok into a true "Venice of the East" - it's famed nickname of yesteryear. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates