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Thousands join protest in Bangkok demanding prime minister's resignation

 

Demonstrators show the three-finger salute during a protest over Thai government's handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and to demand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's resignation, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in central Bangkok on Thursday to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and said they would return every day until he leaves office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229878-thousands-join-protest-in-bangkok-demanding-prime-ministers-resignation/
 

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Indian man dismembered compatriot who tipped off police about visa overstay

 

Image: Naew Na

 

An Indian man in Pathum Thani murdered and dismembered a compatriot who he believed had tipped off immigration police about him overstaying his visa.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229844-indian-man-dismembered-compatriot-who-tipped-off-police-about-visa-overstay/

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Thailand cites positive results from Sinovac-AstraZeneca vaccine formula

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman receives Sinovac's CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine after hundreds of residents in the district tested positive for the coronavirus disease in Bangkok, Thailand, April 7, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's health ministry said on Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine regimen of China's Sinovac followed by British-developed AstraZeneca was safe and successfully boosted immunity among its first 1.5 million recipients.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229826-thailand-cites-positive-results-from-sinovac-astrazeneca-vaccine-formula/

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Gang of alleged fake police arrested after allegedly extorting a young woman at a former Pattaya chicken fighting field

 

 

A group of men described as a gang of “fake police” by Pattaya Police has been arrested after allegedly detaining a young Thai woman in a dog kennel and extorting from her 50,000 baht in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229865-gang-of-alleged-fake-police-arrested-after-allegedly-extorting-a-young-woman-at-a-former-pattaya-chicken-fighting-field/

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PM denies opposition MP’s accusation he bribed a group of MPs in Parliament

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hit back at Pheu Thai MP Visarn Techateerawat, of Chiang Rai province, for accusing him of giving five million baht in cash each to a group of MPs in Parliament during the third day of the censure debate yesterday (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229881-pm-denies-opposition-mp’s-accusation-he-bribed-a-group-of-mps-in-parliament/

 

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Delivery driver escapes with scratches after wipeout in Mai Khao

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Nattapong Kongkim

 

PHUKET: A 28-year-old man escaped serious injury after he lost control of his delivery pickup truck, hit a light pole, with the pickup flipping onto its side on the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd in Moo 1, Mai Khao this morning (Sept 2).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229882-delivery-driver-escapes-with-scratches-after-wipeout-in-mai-khao/

 

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Walk-in vaccinations for Thais only, foreigners can now register for Pfizer

By The Phuket News

 

The PPAO started providing vaccinations to the elderly and other Thais at the Phuket Merlin Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Sept 1). Photo: PPAO

 

PHUKET: The walk-in vaccinations announced by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) last week are for Thais only, the chief of the PPAO’s Public Health Division has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229883-walk-in-vaccinations-for-thais-only-foreigners-can-now-register-for-pfizer/

 

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Prayut says AstraZeneca picked SBS as partner, not the government

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The government said on Thursday that it was AstraZeneca who was the one that picked Siam Bioscience (SBS) as the producer of its vaccine in Thailand, not the government, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha said during the censure debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229884-prayut-says-astrazeneca-picked-sbs-as-partner-not-the-government/

 

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FFC calls for ban on BTS Skytrain after company ditches monthly ticket sales

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The Foundation for Consumers (FFC) called on Thursday for a ban on BTS Skytrain service after the company cancelled the sale of monthly pass tickets by asking the government to take action immediately. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229885-ffc-calls-for-ban-on-bts-skytrain-after-company-ditches-monthly-ticket-sales/

 

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Total of 26,400 vaccinated tourists reported visiting Phuket Sandbox project since it first launched in July, TAT reveals

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Phuket – A total of 26,400 fully vaccinated tourists from 62 vaccinated countries have been visiting Phuket in the past two months since the launch of the “Phuket Sandbox” in July, Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn revealed Wednesday, September 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229886-total-of-26400-vaccinated-tourists-reported-visiting-phuket-sandbox-project-since-it-first-launched-in-july-tat-reveals/

 

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Special permission letter no longer needed for Phuket residents to re-enter the province

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed that Phuket residents no longer need a special letter of permission in order to leave Phuket and then be allowed to return to the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229887-special-permission-letter-no-longer-needed-for-phuket-residents-to-re-enter-the-province/

 

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Night time curfew in Hua Hin set to be amended: Thai PM

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday said the night time curfew in place in 29 COVID-19 ‘dark red’ provinces, which includes Prachuap Khiri Khan and Hua Hin, could be shortened if the COVID-19 situation continues to improve.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229892-night-time-curfew-in-hua-hin-set-to-be-amended-thai-pm/

 

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Koh Samui: Immigration and local police arrest Russian drug dealer

 

Picture: Ban Muang

 

Surat Thani immigration in conjunction with local police in Bo Phut, Koh Samui arrested a 47 year old Russian drug dealer on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229896-koh-samui-immigration-and-local-police-arrest-russian-drug-dealer/

 

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Thailand reports 14,652 new COVID-19 cases and 18,262 recoveries

 

REUTERS file photo 

 

Thailand on Friday (September 3) reported 14,653 new COVID-19 cases, 18,262 recoveries and 271 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229899-thailand-reports-14652-new-covid-19-cases-and-18262-recoveries/

 

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TAT chief admits Sandbox Q3 target out of reach - but says 26,000 visitors so far is a good start 

 

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The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Yutthasak Suphasorn admitted to the Thai media that his ambitious target of 100,000 foreign visitors to the Phuket Sandbox in the third quarter would not be met. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229907-tat-chief-admits-sandbox-q3-target-out-of-reach-but-says-26000-visitors-so-far-is-a-good-start /

 

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Phuket Sandbox numbers: 40% went to other provinces - US top list  ahead of Brits and Thais

 

file photo: Reuters

 

Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Yutthasak Suphasorn revealed the results of a survey and ground down into the numbers after the first sixty days of the Phuket Sandbox were accomplished.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229909-phuket-sandbox-numbers-40-went-to-other-provinces-us-top-list -ahead-of-brits-and-thais/

 

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Economic recovery hinges on whether relaxation of lockdown is sustainable

 

 

The government has started to ease some lockdown restrictions from September 1. Department stores have been allowed to reopen most of their services after being closed for a month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229911-economic-recovery-hinges-on-whether-relaxation-of-lockdown-is-sustainable/

 

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Thais say finances are "terrible", they're most worried about money in ASEAN region, say IPSOS

 

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Thais are the most worried about money a survey among six countries conducted by IPSOS has revealed as what they called the fourth wave of Covid-19 ravaged the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229916-thais-say-finances-are-terrible-theyre-most-worried-about-money-in-asean-region-say-ipsos/

 

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Phuket marks 235 new COVID cases

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 235 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 2) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,772.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229922-phuket-marks-235-new-covid-cases/

 

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Trouble at Surin Immigration - officers complain they had to pay back Covid allowances to "inspector"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that an unnamed immigration officer had complained to the media on behalf of 14 officers who it was alleged had to pay back Covid allowances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229930-trouble-at-surin-immigration-officers-complain-they-had-to-pay-back-covid-allowances-to-inspector/

 

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Condo buyers in Bangkok: 50% are Chinese - less than 20% are westerners, boom expected post COVID

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

The business development manager of real estate firm Saensiri is predicting that boom times are coming to the condo market in Bangkok and tourism areas like Pattaya and Phuket once the pandemic subsides and vaccination numbers go up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229931-condo-buyers-in-bangkok-50-are-chinese-less-than-20-are-westerners-boom-expected-post-covid/

 

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Drunk fisherman drowns in Kathu pond

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police and rescue workers at the scene. Photo: Kathu Police

 

PHUKET: A man was discovered drowned yesterday (Sept 2) after he had gone to retrieve his fishing nets in a pond in Soi Kathu 6, Kathu while under the influence of alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229934-drunk-fisherman-drowns-in-kathu-pond/

 

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Amulet to the rescue! "Miracle" escape as Thai man loses it on bend and crashes into hotel wall

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Bang Len police in Nakhon Pathom province in central Thailand responded after a 25 year old Thai man lost control of his Isuzu pick-up on a bend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229938-amulet-to-the-rescue-miracle-escape-as-thai-man-loses-it-on-bend-and-crashes-into-hotel-wall/

 

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Video: RTP introduce the chief's super hero! Keeping Thailand safe with "smart tech" and "warmth"!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A video produced by the tech wizards at the Royal Thai Police has been made to promote a pilot program to increase safety under the leadership of RTP chief Pol General Suwat Chaengyodsuk. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229942-video-rtp-introduce-the-chiefs-super-hero-keeping-thailand-safe-with-smart-tech-and-warmth/

 

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Amazing Thailand: "Food Panda" guy who robbed gold shop turns out to be a POLICEMAN

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the person who robbed a gold shop in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand's north east, dressed in Food Panda delivery clothes is in fact a police corporal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229943-amazing-thailand-food-panda-guy-who-robbed-gold-shop-turns-out-to-be-a-policeman/

 

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Reformed drug dealer turned foundation worker had his head "wrapped in plastic"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A post on the page of the Zendai foundation is being widely shared and commented upon by Thai netizens, reported Daily News.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1229946-reformed-drug-dealer-turned-foundation-worker-had-his-head-wrapped-in-plastic/

 

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House Speaker orders probe into bribery allegation ahead of no confidence vote

 

 

Thailand’s House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered a formal investigation into the allegation, made by Pheu Thai MP Visarn Techateerawat, that a group of MPs each received a five-million-baht bribe in exchange for voting for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tomorrow (Saturday), the end of this week’s censure debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229961-house-speaker-orders-probe-into-bribery-allegation-ahead-of-no-confidence-vote/

 

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Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles

 

A woman sews a PPE suit for Buddhist monks who work as volunteers, as Bangkok city's administration and temples drive efforts to encourage the public to donate plastic bottles, which will be collected and upcycled into reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce plastic waste as Thailand battles coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Bangkok, Thailand August 30, 2021. Picture taken August 30, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, Thailand (Reuters) - With an abundance of plastic waste but a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE), Thailand is turning trash into treasure by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229976-trash-to-treasure-thailand-makes-covid-19-protective-gear-out-of-upcycled-bottles/

 

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Police asked to probe Move Forward MP over army’s ‘IO’ allegation

 

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Thailand’s Second Army Region has filed a complaint with the police in Muang district of the northeastern province of Nakhon Sawan against an MP of the Move Forward Party, for allegedly using false information to discredit the Thai military.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229978-police-asked-to-probe-move-forward-mp-over-army’s-‘io’-allegation/

 

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Six motorbikes stolen in one night in the same area during curfew time in the Pattaya area

 

 

Six motorbikes have been stolen from the same area during a mandatory overnight Covid-19 curfew time in Nongprue. Banglamung police are hunting for suspect(s).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229979-six-motorbikes-stolen-in-one-night-in-the-same-area-during-curfew-time-in-the-pattaya-area/