webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 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/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 UPDATE: 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 "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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted August 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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