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Fugitive police chief 'Jo Ferrari' surrenders

 

Thitisan Utthanaphon, nicknamed ‘Jo Ferrari’, pictured in a green t-shirt

Following conflicting reports during most of Thursday afternoon, police have now finally confirmed the arrest of fugitive Pol Col Thitisan Utthanaphon, nicknamed ‘Jo Ferrari’.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228899-fugitive-police-chief-jo-ferrari-surrenders/

 

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Thailand in talks to buy COVID-19 vaccines from European nations

 

FILE PHOTO: People receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, and ahead of a July 1 ending of strict quarantine for overseas visitors, to bring back tourism revenue in Phuket, Thailand, April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is in talks with European countries to purchase millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines, a health official said on Thursday, as the Southeast Asian nation tries to speed up its inoculation rollout to contain a wave of infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228886-thailand-in-talks-to-buy-covid-19-vaccines-from-european-nations/

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England adds Thailand and Montenegro to travel red list

 

FILE PHOTO: A worker sanitises a barrier at the International arrivals area of Terminal 5 in London's Heathrow Airport, Britain, August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - England will add Thailand and Montenegro to its "red list" of destinations that require travellers to quarantine in a hotel on their return, the government said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228919-england-adds thailand and-montenegro-to-travel-red-list/

 

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Hua Hin to Singapore flights could be operational by year end

 

A Jetstar plane taking off from Phuket Airport. Photo supplied.

 

Flights connecting Hua Hin and Singapore could be operational before the end of this year, Hua Hin Today understands.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228885-hua-hin-to-singapore-flights-could-be-operational-by-year-end/

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Expats assist Phuket Immigration services

By Tarin Angskul

 

   

PHUKET (NNT) - A group of volunteering expats is now assisting with services at an Immigration Office in Phuket, making it easier for other foreigners contacting the office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228920-expats-assist-phuket-immigration-services/

 

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Two allegedly intoxicated young men breaking Pattaya curfew reportedly attack arresting officer

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV

 

Banglamung – Two allegedly intoxicated young men who were, according to Banglamung Police, breaking the current Covid-19 emergency decree by being out after curfew without a permit reportedly attacked the arresting officer while they were being arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228921-two-allegedly-intoxicated-young-men-breaking-pattaya-curfew-reportedly-attack-arresting-officer/

 

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Cultural projects to support Phuket Sandbox

By The Phuket News

 

The entrance fee to the Thalang National Museum in Phuket being waived is just one of the moves to help promote cultural tourism throughout the country. Photo: Thalang National Museum

 

PHUKET: Minister of Culture Ittipol Khunpluem yesterday (Aug 25) revealed projects to support the Tourism Sandbox scheme under 45 ‘roadmaps to boost the economy’ in Phuket and other provinces across the country. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228922-cultural-projects-to-support-phuket-sandbox/

 

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GPO to close deal for Lepu Medical test kits Monday

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Pharmaceutical Organization will be signing the supply agreement for 8.5 million COVID-19 antigen test kits from Lepu Medical on Monday, following a recent change to the Cabinet’s directive to lift theWHO certification requirement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228923-gpo-to-close-deal-for-lepu-medical-test-kits-monday/

 

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Health Min to propose that CCSA relaxes restrictions

By Praphorn Praphornkul

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is to propose the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) relax restrictions on some businesses using the COVID Free Program in conjunction with other health and safety measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228889-dining-in-proposed-for-eateries/?do=findComment&comment=16774135

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 18,702 new coronavirus cases, 273 more deaths

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Friday (August 27) reported 18,702 new COVID-19 cases, 20,163 recoveries and 273 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228931-covid-19-thailand-reports-18702-new-coronavirus-cases-273-more-deaths/

 

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Ex cop "Jo Ferrari" swears on his amulet it wasn't about money - just protecting the public

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

The former chief of the Muang Nakhon Sawan police  - now in custody after surrendering to face charges of murdering a drug suspect - has spoken for the first time about the case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228935-ex-cop-jo-ferrari-swears-on-his-amulet-it-wasnt-about-money-just-protecting-the-public/

 

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Doctors warn government must strike right balance in easing restrictions

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Senior doctors are warning the government that the right balance must be struck when considering easing Covid-19 restrictions otherwise hard-earned gains may be erased.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228939-doctors-warn-government-must-strike-right-balance-in-easing-restrictions/

 

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Thailand makes Bloomberg’s list of ‘worst places to be’ for current phase of the pandemic

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand, along with several other South East Asian countries, have made Bloomberg’s list of worst places to be for the current phase of the pandemic which has been fueled by the spread of the Delta variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228940-thailand-makes-bloomberg’s-list-of-‘worst-places-to-be’-for-current-phase-of-the-pandemic/

 

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New roles created for immigration chief and Big Joke as calls for police reform intensify

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Bangkok Business News reported on the latest meeting of the Police Commission chaired by Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228944-new-roles-created-for-immigration-chief-and-big-joke-as-calls-for-police-reform-intensify/

 

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Expats' vaccinations: 54K have registered on consular website as jabs continue apace

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The spokesman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thanee Saengrat told Daily News yesterday that between August 1st and 25th 54,745 foreign residents of Thailand had applied for vaccinations against Covid-19 on expatvac.consular.go.th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228947-expats-vaccinations-54k-have-registered-on-consular-website-as-jabs-continue-apace/

 

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"Ferrari Jo's" 48M baht Lambo was at center of import tax avoidance case, says DSI

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Pol Lt-Col Korawat Panpraphakan of the Department of Special Investigation spoke to Sanook regarding the case of the Lamborghini Aventador owned by former police chief of Muang Nakhon Sawan Thitisan Uthanaphon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228949-ferrari-jos-48m-baht-lambo-was-at-center-of-import-tax-avoidance-case-says-dsi/

 

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Vaccine registration now open for expats in Nonthaburi

 

Image: Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office

 

An announcement from the authorities in Nonthaburi said that 480 foreign residents of the province could be jabbed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228951-vaccine-registration-now-open-for-expats-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Majority of COVID-19 related deaths in Prachuap Khiri Khan have occurred this month

By Paul Andrews

 

Dr. Suriya Kuharat. File photo

 

Health officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan have reported a sudden surge in COVID-19 related deaths over the past week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228952-majority-of-covid-19-related-deaths-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-have-occurred-this-month/

 

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Hua Hin vaccine rollout gathers pace but still way short of vaccination target

By Paul Andrews

 

Mr. Montree Chuphu, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, receiving a dose of the Sinopharm vaccine

 

After a slow start, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in Hua Hin appears to be finally gathering pace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228955-hua-hin-vaccine-rollout-gathers-pace-but-still-way-short-of-vaccination-target/

 

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Big Joke on the move again - former poster boy of RTP pops up at Phuket Sandbox commenting on security

 

 

He is the most well known policeman in Thailand both among Thais and foreigners - Lt-Gen Surachat Hakpan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228964-big-joke-on-the-move-again-former-poster-boy-of-rtp-pops-up-at-phuket-sandbox-commenting-on-security/

 

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Phuket marks 169 new daily infections

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 169 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 26), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 3,239.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228966-phuket-marks-169-new-daily-infections/

 

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Officials target flood disaster response under COVID-19 conditions

By The Phuket News

 

Disaster officials respond to flash flooding in Tambon Thepkrasattri earlier this week. Photo: Thepkrasattri Municipality

 

PHUKET: Phuket disaster officials are conducting a two-day workshop to draw up plans to respond to possible flash floods and mudslides across the island brought on by heavy rain, while ensuring emergency workers are protected from COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228967-officials-target-flood-disaster-response-under-covid-19-conditions/

 

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Ferrari Jo case: Squabbles among money hungry bent cops after pandemic cut traditional bribery streams, says Chuvit

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

It was only a matter of time before one of Thailand's most outspoken characters commented on the case of "Ferrari Jo" or ex cop Thitisan Uthanaphon who now faces a murder charge in the death of a drug suspect in custody in Muang district police station in Nakhon Sawan. 

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1228972-ferrari-jo case-squabbles-among-money-hungry-bent-cops-after-pandemic-cut-traditional-bribery-streams-says-chuvit/

 

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Thai police investigate claims of drug taking and couples sharing beds in field hospitals

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The authorities in Samut Prakan finally had enough and called in police, the military and DOPA officials to sort out a host of problems at the Ruam Jai 5 field hospital in Bang Pla sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228983-thai-police-investigate-claims-of-drug-taking-and-couples-sharing-beds-in-field-hospitals/

 

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Amazing Thailand: 500 dogs given Thai ID cards

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Five hundred dogs are getting their own Thai ID cards to mark national Dog Day in Thailand yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228984-amazing-thailand-500-dogs-given-thai-id-cards/

 

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A picture money can't buy! Ecologist snaps whale with Bangkok skyline in the background

 

 

Kaset University ecologist Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat went on his personal Facebook page to share a very unusual picture that he said was great for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228985-a-picture-money-cant-buy-ecologist-snaps-whale-with-bangkok-skyline-in-the-background/

 

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Thailand eases COVID-19 restrictions - but only for people who are vaccinated

 

 

Thailand will lift most coronavirus restrictions on retail and dining from next month and permit gatherings of up to 25 people in Bangkok and other high risk areas, its COVID-19 task force said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229007-thailand-eases-covid-19-restrictions-but-only-for-people-who-are-vaccinated/

 

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PM Congratulates Saysunee for Her Paralympic Bronze

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha praised Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana for winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229018-pm-congratulates-saysunee-for-her-paralympic-bronze/

 

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PM confirms police reforms ongoing

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has confirmed that his government will continue to push police reforms and draft legislation against the torture and disappearing of suspects, following a heightened public outcry in light of the Pol Col Thitisan Uttanapol case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229020-pm-confirms-police-reforms-ongoing/

 

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Inmates released following "Kratom" decriminalization

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Over 10,000 offenders and inmates are being released from prisons following the legalization of the plant "Kratom" in Thailand this week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229021-inmates-released-following-kratom-decriminalization/