webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Thailand Risks First Double-Dip Recession Since 1998 Crisis A near-empty Patong Beach in Phuket, on July 19. Photographer: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg Thailand will likely be the worst economic performer in Southeast Asia this year, with economists continuing to slash the country’s growth forecast amid surging Covid-19 infections, mounting political tensions and fading hopes for a tourism revival. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225797-thailand-risks-first-double-dip-recession-since-1998-crisis/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Phuket Sandbox on two-week ‘watch’ Khajonsak Kaewjarat, Deputy Director of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), speaks to the press after the meeting at the Phuket EOC Command Centre today (July 29). Screenshot: PR Phuket PHUKET: The Phuket Sandbox scheme will continue for at least two more weeks while officials monitor the fallout from the rise in COVID-19 infections across the island, Dr Khajonsak Kaewjarat, Deputy Director of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), has confirmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225825-phuket-sandbox-on-two-week-‘watch’/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Thailand warns COVID-19 surge pushing hospitals to the brink Volunteers walk as they prepare to convert an air cargo warehouse into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) field hospital at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (Reuters) - Hospitals in Thailand's capital Bangkok and surrounding province are running out of beds due to a jump in COVID-19 patients, a health official said on Thursday, as the country reported a record number of infections for the fourth time this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225817-thailand-warns-covid-19-surge-pushing-hospitals-to-the-brink/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as COVID-19 cases surge FILE PHOTO: Travellers arrive at the airport, as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists, allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to visit the resort island without quarantine, in Phuket, Thailand July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva (Reuters) -Thailand's Phuket will ban travel from the rest of the country from Aug. 3-16 to try to stop a surge in coronavirus cases from spreading to the resort island, but overseas visitors will be largely unaffected, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225835-phuket-restricts-travel-from-other-thai-regions-as-covid-19-cases-surge/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Telenor says committed to Thailand following market talk on Thai unit FILE PHOTO: Telenor's logo is seen in central Belgrade, Serbia, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Marko Djurica SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor Group said on Thursday it was committed to Thailand and its Asia strategy, in response to a Reuters query on whether it would sell its stake in Thailand's Total Access Communication Pcl. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225836-telenor-says-committed-to thailand following-market-talk-on-thai-unit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Football -Thailand sack Japanese coach Nishino FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - 2022 World Cup Qualifier Round 2 - Group G - Thailand v United Arab Emirates - Thammasat University Main Stadium, Rangsit, Pathum Thani, Thailand - October 15, 2019. Thailand coach Akira Nishino. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha (Reuters) - Thailand's former Japan coach Akira Nishino has been fired after two years at the helm of the national team, the Football Association of Thailand announced on Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225837-football-thailand sack-japanese-coach-nishino/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 10-point advisory to save loved ones from COVID-19 for people venturing out-doors Residents of a remote community help move food donations from the Bangkok Community Help Foundation in Phra Kanong district in Bangkok on July 23, 2021, as Covid-19 coronavirus cases in the kingdom continue to reach new highs on a daily basis. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is recommending a ten-point guideline for people who go outdoors for work, business or other essential reasons, to prevent them from bringing COVID-19 back home to their families and friends. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225838-10-point-advisory-to-save-loved-ones-from-covid-19-for-people-venturing-out-doors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2021 More tigers found in Thailand’s nature, as world marks International Tiger Day Thursday Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP 17 more tigers have been found in Thailand’s natural environment this year, bringing the total to 177, according to the country’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, as the world marks International Tiger Day today (Thursday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225839-more-tigers-found-in-thailand’s-nature-as-world-marks-international-tiger-day-thursday/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Doctor suggests prayer as she describes the desperate situation at Ban Paew Hospital “At this moment when science, medicine and medical treatment are not easily accessible, we will have to rely on the deities,” said Dr. Sandy, a pseudonym used for a Facebook page run by a doctor, with a following of over 5,500 people. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225840-doctor-suggests-prayer-as-she-describes-the-desperate-situation-at-ban-paew-hospital/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2021 Nattawut “announces movement” against Prayut online By Erich Parpart Nattawut Saikua, secretary-general of the now-dormant United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), called for a renewed campaign to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on social media Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225841-nattawut-“announces-movement”-against-prayut-online/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Govt Thanks Britain for Donating 415,000 Vaccine Doses BANGKOK, (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his gratitude for Britain’s donation of about 415,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for accelerated inoculations in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225842-govt-thanks-britain-for-donating-415000-vaccine-doses/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Volunteer rescue worker dies after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Mueang Chonburi By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Wisarn Pu Chonburi / Khaochad Chonburi – A thirty-eight-year-old driver who was a rescue worker volunteer has been pronounced dead at the scene after he crashed his personal sedan into a tree in Mueang Chonburi. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/07/29/volunteer-rescue-worker-dies-after-crashing-his-vehicle-into-a-tree-in-mueang-chonburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thailand reports 17,345 new COVID-19 cases and 117 deaths File photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Thailand on Friday (July 30) reported 17,345 new COVID-19 cases and 117 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225854-thailand-reports 17345-new-covid-19-cases-and-117-deaths/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Bangkok Road Rage: Cop pulls a gun and his employee slashes at car with a knife - then tests positive for Covid Picture: Sanook The Royal Thai Police have clarified what happened at a road rage incident caught on tape near the On Nut intersection in the Prawet district of Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225855-bangkok-road-rage-cop-pulls-a-gun-and-his-employee-slashes-at-car-with-a-knife-then-tests-positive-for-covid/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Migrant worker shortage threatens key Thai exports, economic recovery By Orathai Sriring and Satawasin Staporncharnchai FILE PHOTO: A Myanmar migrant worker passes his time near his room as he has been stuck for 12 days due to lockdown measures after more than a thousand COVID-19 cases were detected in the workers' dormitory in Bangkok, Thailand May 22, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports have been a rare bright spot in the struggling economy, but migrant worker shortages are threatening labour-intensive sectors, undermining a fragile recovery as the country struggles with its worst COVID-19 outbreak yet. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225858-migrant-worker-shortage-threatens-key-thai-exports-economic-recovery/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2021 Media, internet users in Thailand warned about spreading fake news and scaremongering Image: Daily News A Government Gazette announcement effective immediately forbids news outlets and internet users from spreading fake, damaging or scaremongering news likely to cause instability or trouble among the public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225861-media-internet-users-in-thailand-warned-about-spreading-fake-news-and-scaremongering/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2021 RTP: Media warned of jail over case of drunk who fell over in the street - NOT dead from Covid Picture: Daily News In a clear sign that the Royal Thai Police and the Thai authorities mean to crack down on fake news the RTP spokesman mentioned a jail term of 5 years for media outlets after stories about a man who fell down in the street. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225863-rtp-media-warned-of-jail-over-case-of-drunk-who-fell-over-in-the-street-not-dead-from-covid/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2021 Fake News: Case filed with tech police charging health minister Anutin over alleged false vax statements Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul is at the center of claims that he misled the public over Thailand's vaccine rollout. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225866-fake-news-case-filed-with-tech-police-charging-health-minister-anutin-over-alleged-false-vax-statements/ 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thai PM attempts to assure public - "I don't want to see anyone die at home"- more vax on way Picture: Daily News Embattled Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha spoke to the press yesterday about the Covid-19 crisis facing the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225875-thai-pm-attempts-to-assure-public-i-dont-want-to-see-anyone-die-at-home-more-vax-on-way/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Covid creating more mules: Out of work seafood trader arrested with nearly 400 kilos of ganja Picture: Daily News The navy in Nakhon Panom proudly showed off 398 kilos of high grade marijuana worth around 5 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225878-covid-creating-more-mules-out-of-work-seafood-trader-arrested-with-nearly-400-kilos-of-ganja/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Chulalongkorn Hospital opens vaccination registration Chulalongkorn Hospital yesterday opened vaccination registration for Astra Zeneca jabs for Thai nationals aged 18+. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225881-chulalongkorn-hospital-opens-vaccination-registration/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Korean 'ice' dealers nabbed in Bangkok - drugs in a computer mouse Picture: Naew Na Thailand's immigration Bureau chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang presided over a press briefing that explained the resolution of a drug case, reported Naew Na. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225883-korean-ice-dealers-nabbed-in-bangkok-drugs-in-a-computer-mouse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Two Chinese fraudsters rounded up by immigration in digital currency fraud Picture: Komchadluek Thailand's immigration bureau announced the arrest of two Chinese fraudsters. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225884-two-chinese-fraudsters-rounded-up-by-immigration-in-digital-currency-fraud/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2021 Tourism Minister: Tourist spending target 850 billion (up on last year) - TAT staying ultra positive Picture: Komchadluek Despite the raging pandemic and lockdowns the two key figures in Thailand's tourism were staying positive, according to media Komchadluek. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225886-tourism-minister-tourist-spending-target-850-billion-up-on-last-year-tat-staying-ultra-positive/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 First batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines donated by US arrives in Thailand Photo: U.S. Embassy Bangkok The first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine donated by the U.S. government arrived in Thailand this morning (Friday), according to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225889-first-batch-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccines-donated-by-us-arrives-in-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 More Phuket venues ordered closed, ban on movement of migrant workers Image: PR Phuket PHUKET: New provincial orders have been issued to close more venues for sport and activities and to control the movement of migrant workers on the island from today (July 30) following the record new number of daily infections on the island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225894-more-phuket-venues-ordered-closed-ban-on-movement-of-migrant-workers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thai Labor Ministry Clarifies Compensation for Employers and Workers in Dark Red Provinces By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Labor has clarified details of the compensation packages being offered during the tightened lockdown measures in 13 COVID-19 dark-red zone provinces, after people complained that they had been unfairly excluded from the scheme. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225895-thai-labor-ministry-clarifies-compensation-for-employers-and-workers-in-dark-red-provinces/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Heavy downpours across Phuket set to continue By The Phuket News The heavy downpours and strong winds across Phuket are forecast to continue well into next week. Image: TMD PHUKET: The heavy downpours and strong winds are expected to continue across Phuket and neighbouring coastal provinces until next Wednesday (Aug 4), according to a weather advisory issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225897-heavy-downpours-across-phuket-set-to-continue/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Phuket marks record daily new infections, one more COVID death By The Phuket News Image: PPHO PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked a record 50 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (July 29), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,073. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225899-phuket-marks-record-daily-new-infections-one-more-covid-death/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Chonburi Covid-19 cases drop to 914 with six new deaths By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 914 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with six new deaths, July 30th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225901-chonburi-covid-19-cases-drop-to-914-with-six-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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