Thai Govt hopes tourism can be revived as COVID subsides

 

 

Thailand’s hospitality industry is struggling with waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, various government measures recently launched are expected to turn around the situation, as flights resume and a more effective vaccination rollout is being implemented.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230649-thai-govt-hopes-tourism-can-be-revived-as-covid-subsides/

Bangkok’s at-risk school students to be jabbed with Pfizer from Sep 21

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to start administering Pfizer vaccine to 12 to 18-year-olds who are among high risk groups in 437 schools operated BMA from September 21st, said Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230650-bangkok’s-at-risk-school-students-to-be-jabbed-with-pfizer-from-sep-21/

Flights connecting Hua Hin and Phuket a possibility: TAT Gov

 

Hua Hin Airport. File Photo

 

Flights between Hua Hin and Phuket could be operating in the near future, according to Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230619-flights-connecting-hua-hin-and-phuket-a-possibility-tat-gov/

Investigation into killer cop case can conclude within September – police

 

 

The investigation into the alleged murder of a drug suspect by seven then-police officers in the northern province of Nakhon Sawan is expected to wrap up within September, said Crime Suppression Division (CSD) Deputy Commander Pol Col Anek Taosuparb Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230662-investigation-into-killer-cop-case-can-conclude-within-september-–-police/

 

OPINION

 

What’s “Dirty job man” up to?

by Tulsathit Taptim

 

(Photo by Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP)

 

The question regarding Prayut Chan-o-cha and Thammanat Prompao is whether it’s a “mountain out of a molehill” situation or a “no smoke without fire” development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230663-what’s-“dirty-job-man”-up-to/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 14,176 new coronavirus cases and 16,769 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

Thailand on Wednesday (September 8 ) reported 14,176 new COVID-19 cases, 16,769 recoveries and 228 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230674-covid-19-thailand-reports-14176-new-coronavirus-cases-and-16769-recoveries/

 

Video: Chief transferred after spokesman admits "sleeping cop" was "bad for the image of RTP"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It has been another damning indictment of the Royal Thai Police, at least in the eyes of the Thai public who have been salivating over another video clip on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230678-video-chief-transferred-after-spokesman-admits-sleeping-cop-was-bad-for-the-image-of-rtp/

 

Phuket marks 234 new cases, COVID deaths hit 30

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 234 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 7) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 5,961.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230684-phuket-marks-234-new-cases-covid-deaths-hit-30/

 

People are not being responsible enough after lifting of lockdown measures, official says

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand will likely see a spike in the next few weeks due to carelessness on the part of the public, a public health official told Thai Enquirer on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230687-people-are-not-being-responsible-enough-after-lifting-of-lockdown-measures-official-says/

 

Foreign mountaineering experts help find missing infant in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Amarin TV

 

Amarin TV reported on the search for one year eight month old "Nong Jeena" who was reported missing by a parent from ther house in Inthakin, Mae Taeng Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230690-foreign-mountaineering-experts-help-find-missing-infant-in-chiang-mai/

 

Thirty immigration officers' voices checked after 1,000 baht "monthly payment" audio clip emerges

 

Thai caption: Immigration Region 6 announce latest on bribery audio clip 

 

Region 6 of the immigration police in the south of Thailand held a press conference after a damning audio clip appeared on an anti-corruption site called "Strong".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230691-thirty-immigration-officers-voices-checked-after-1000-baht-monthly-payment-audio-clip-emerges/

 

Chonburi Governor relaxes more Covid-19 restrictions: Tourist attractions, Zoo/animal attractions, museums, and more

By Adam Judd

 

 

Chonburi, Thailand-The Chonburi Governor released an updated order this evening, September 7th, 2021, relaxing several more restrictions and mandated closures in the province. This includes the popular tourist city of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230694-chonburi-governor-relaxes-more-covid-19-restrictions-tourist-attractions-zooanimal-attractions-museums-and-more/

 

Hotel chief slams Hua Hin Recharge - urges province to open to domestic rather than foreign tourists

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

The Thai government's Phase 2 reopening plans under the Hua Hin Recharge scheme has been slammed by several in the tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230697-hotel-chief-slams-hua-hin-recharge-urges-province-to-open-to-domestic-rather-than-foreign-tourists/

 

Koh Samui foreign visitors passes 1,000 mark - plans afoot to open other areas in Surat Thani

 

Wikipedia file photo

 

The governor of Surat Thani province in the south of Thailand reported that 1,058 foreigners had now arrived on the island of Koh Samui as part of the Samui Plus Model reopening and Phuket extensions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230699-koh-samui-foreign-visitors-passes-1000-mark-plans-afoot-to-open-other-areas-in-surat-thani/

 

Prominent business figure urges Hua Hin NOT to reopen on Oct 1

By Paul Andrews

 

Hua Hin file photo

 

The honorary chairperson of Prachuap Khiri Khan Chamber of Commerce has called for the Oct 1 reopening of Hua Hin to be delayed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230700-prominent-business-figure-urges-hua-hin-not-to-reopen-on-oct-1/

 

VIDEO: Jomtien Beach Road collapses due to heavy storms

 

video screenshot

 

Heavy rain and flooding left part of Jomtien Beach Road severely damaged on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230703-video-jomtien-beach-road-collapses-due-to-heavy-storms/

 

Education minister plans "Sandbox" reopening of schools under "hybrid" trial

 

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Manager reported that Thailand's education minister Trainuch Thienthong revealed that 68 schools were onboard to begin what she called a hybrid trial - one that includes both online and in person teaching. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230708-education-minister-plans-sandbox-reopening-of-schools-under-hybrid-trial/

 

Thailand hoteliers forced to sell up as COVID hits cashflow

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Bangkok Business News reported that an increasing number of hoteliers had decided to sell their businesses due to the pandemic and its attendant problems. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230709-thailand-hoteliers-forced-to-sell-up-as-covid-hits-cashflow/

 

Bangkok's governor warns restaurants that sell alcohol will be shut down

 

REUTERS file photo for reference only

 

Bangok's governor General Aswin Kwanmuang went on his Facebook page to warn restaurants to follow the latest Covid-19 rules that started on September 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230710-bangkoks-governor-warns-restaurants-that-sell-alcohol-will-be-shut-down/

 

Big Covid cluster hits Nong Khai school - governor orders closure as 353 students/teachers test positive

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a well known boarding school in Jumphon sub-district of Phon Phisai district in Nong Khai in Thailand's north east has been ordered temporarily shut.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230711-big-covid-cluster-hits-nong-khai-school-governor-orders-closure-as-353-studentsteachers-test-positive/

 

50,000 children aged 10-18 offered free Sinopharm vaccine from Sep 20th

 

 

Thailand’s Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA), currently the country’s sole importer and administrator of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, has announced plans to inoculate children aged 10-18, under its “VACC 2 School” campaign, to help schools reopen for onsite classes sooner, amid reports of online learning problems. Registrations start today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230712-50000-children-aged-10-18-offered-free-sinopharm-vaccine-from-sep-20th/

 

King Cobra's appearance in NE sparks lottery fever after Facebook live coverage

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Panicked house owner Nitjaree, 29, in Sala Lai sub-district called the Chondaen police in Phetchabun after she saw a huge King Cobra slither into her garden and take up residence near some bricks next to a wall. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230714-king-cobras-appearance-in-ne-sparks-lottery-fever-after-facebook-live-coverage/

 

India shows promise as continued major visitor source market for Thailand

 

 

Bangkok, 08 September, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to report that Thailand is one of the top three destinations Indians say they want to visit abroad, according to surveys on Indian travel needs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230742-india-shows-promise-as-continued-major-visitor-source-market-for-thailand/

Witness testimony deferred in trial of Bangla shooter cop

 

Mr Aroon in this picture taken in June is seen enjoying being with his now 9-month-old son. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub / file

 

PHUKET: Witness testimonies in the trial of Pornthep Channarong, the corporal with the Phuket Provincial Police who was drunk off-duty when he shot 25-year-old noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab in the stomach on Bangla Rd in Patong in February, has been deferred, The Phuket news has confirmed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230743-witness-testimony-deferred-in-trial-of-bangla-shooter-cop/

 

Speedy passage of law against torture and enforced disappearance urged

 

 

Relatives of victims of enforced disappearance and a network of human rights organisations in Thailand rallied in front of parliament this morning (Wednesday) to demand the speedy passage of a bill against torture and enforced disappearance in this parliamentary session, which ends on September 18th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230744-speedy-passage-of-law-against-torture-and-enforced-disappearance-urged/

 

Thai industries mood at 16-month low in August over virus restrictions

 

FILE PHOTO: Labourers work at a garment factory in Bangkok, Thailand, May 30, 2016. Picture taken May 30, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's industries sentiment declined for a fifth straight month in August to 16-month low, hurt by tougher restrictions to contain the country's biggest coronavirus outbreak and infections at factories, an industries group said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230745-thai-industries-mood-at-16-month-low-in-august-over-virus-restrictions/

 

Missing toddler in Chiang Mai found safe and sound after almost 3-day search

 

 

After a massive 60-hour search, a missing child has been found alone in a jungle cottage, about a kilometre from her village.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230690-foreign-mountaineering-experts-help-find-missing-infant-in-chiang-mai/?do=findComment&comment=16808763

 

About 10,000 patients’ data hacked, not millions, says Thailand’s Digital Ministry

 

 

In a recent cyber attack on medical facilities in Thailand, only 10,095 patients’ records were leaked, not 16 million, as the hacker claimed, and the leaked data only contains the patients’ names, the names of their doctors and appointment details, not medical details, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230766-about-10000-patients’-data-hacked-not-millions-says-thailand’s-digital-ministry/

 

Banks launch digital marketing seminar for Thai businesses

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - As online shopping has become the preferred choice among more people, Thailand’s EXIM Bank and SME D Bank have arranged an online seminar encouraging entrepreneurs to utilize digital technology for their business transformation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230767-banks-launch-digital-marketing-seminar-for-thai-businesses/

 

Children over 12 should receive Pfizer vaccine

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand, has advised that healthy children between 12 and 16 years old should be vaccinated, while those below 12 years of age should wait for the results of medical studies on COVID-19 vaccines before any decision is taken on being vaccinated.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230768-children-over-12-should-receive-pfizer-vaccine/