Pattaya businesses hope to see foreign tourists

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Although the government has already eased lockdown measures, most visitors to Pattaya are still Thais who arrive on the weekends. Pattaya business owners say they hope the government will soon reopen the whole country as income from Thai tourists alone is not enough to run their businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230911-pattaya-businesses-hope-to-see-foreign-tourists/

MFA refutes accusations of international vaccine non-cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson has denied Thailand has refused COVID-19 vaccine cooperation with other countries, insisting that all its efforts are in the national interest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230947-mfa-refutes-accusations-of-international-vaccine-non-cooperation/

Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat leaves his ministerial position, debate over if he resigned or was fired

 

PHOTO: Thai News Agency

 

Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has announced his resignation today, September 9th, but already effective yesterday, following alleged internal breaches within the Palang Pracharat Party during the censure vote last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230949-thailand’s-deputy-agriculture-minister-thammanat-leaves-his-ministerial-position-debate-over-if-he-resigned-or-was-fired/

 

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya now allowing registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for foreigners 18+

 

 

The following is a press release from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Their statements and opinions are their own.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230950-bangkok-hospital-pattaya-now-allowing-registration-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-for-foreigners-18/

German expat rescued in Pattaya after setting his own house on fire and inflicting self-harm

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung–A German ex-pat has sustained several injuries after he reportedly set his own home on fire then proceeded to inflict self-harm on himself with a knife this afternoon in the Pattaya area (September 9th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231005-german-expat-rescued-in-pattaya-after-setting-his-own-house-on-fire-and-inflicting-self-harm/

 

UPDATE:

 

Controversial Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao sacked

 

 

Controversial Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has been dismissed from the cabinet, effective yesterday (Wednesday), but only announced today, amid an internal conflict between him, on one side, and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda on the other. Also dismissed from the cabinet is Deputy Labour Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230949-thailand’s-deputy-agriculture-minister-thammanat-leaves-his-ministerial-position-debate-over-if-he-resigned-or-was-fired/?do=findComment&comment=16811825

 

UPDATE:

 

Phase 2 of national reopening plan begins in October

By Praphorn Praphornkul

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has reiterated health and safety measures as it prepares for the second phase of its tourism reignition plan and many look forward to the annual high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230960-thailand-hopes-to-welcome-tourists-to-bangkok-top-cities-next-month/?do=findComment&comment=16811879

 

Are expats being tempted by Thailand?

The country has implemented changes to attract wealthy foreigners

By Cristian Angeloni

 

 

When Brits think about retiring or moving abroad, more often then not, picturesque landscapes of beaches with cloudless skies are cited as features they want.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231009-are-expats-being-tempted-by-thailand/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 14,403 coronavirus cases and 15,610 recoveries

 

REUTERS file photo

 

Thailand on Friday (September 10) reported 14,403 new COVID-19 cases, 15,610 recoveries and 189 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231015-covid-19-thailand-reports-14403-coronavirus-cases-and-15610 recoveries/

 

Phuket marks 211 new cases, deaths climb to 33

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 211 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 9) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,391.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231019-phuket-marks-211-new-cases-deaths-climb-to-33/

 

TAT wins PATA Gold Award for its Special Tourist Visa (STV) initiative

International accolade was presented for the category of Marketing Campaign (National - Asia).

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 10 September, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has won a Gold Award for its Special Tourist Visa (STV) initiative, in the 2021 PATA Gold Awards organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231021-tat-wins-pata-gold-award-for-its-special-tourist-visa-stv-initiative/

 

Ukraine, Thailand agree on constituent meeting of Joint Trade Commission

 

 

Ukraine and Thailand have agreed to hold a constituent meeting of the Joint Trade Commission in the near future so that to increase trade and strengthen business ties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231027-ukraine-thailand-agree-on-constituent-meeting-of-joint-trade-commission/

 

Sept 9: Prachuap reports 98 new COVID-19 cases, 60 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

file photo

 

Health officials on Thursday (Sept 9) reported 98 new COVID-19 cases, 60 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231032-sept-9-prachuap-reports-98-new-covid-19-cases-60-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

Thais flock to Hua Hin as lockdown eased, reopening to foreign tourists cautioned

 

 

More Thai people have been travelling to the coastal town of Hua Hin, in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, since the partial easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The proposed reopening to foreign arrivals next month, however, should be postponed, said Vice President of Thai Hotels Association Udom Srimahachota.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231035-thais-flock-to-hua-hin-as-lockdown-eased-reopening-to-foreign-tourists-cautioned/

 

Lom Kao Faces Worst Runoff in Century

 

 

PHETCHABUN, Sept 10 (TNA) – A runoff hit lots of houses in many villages of Lom Kao district and it was considered as the worst runoff in a century of Lom Kao.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231039-lom-kao-faces-worst-runoff-in-century/

 

Phuket police warn ‘Krungthai Jaidee Loan’ confirmed fake news

By The Phuket News

 

The ’Krungthai Jaidee Loan’ notice circulating online has been confirmed to be fake. Image: Anti-Fake News Center

 

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have issued a public warning that an invitation circulating online for people to take advantage of ‘Krungthai Jaidee Loans’ of B,5000 to B100,000 is “fake news”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231040-phuket-police-warn-‘krungthai-jaidee-loan’-confirmed-fake-news/

 

Chonburi new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 drop to 802 with 11 deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sontaya Kunplome

 

Highlights:

802 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

1,403 people recovered and were released from medical care

11 new deaths

 

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 802 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with 11 new deaths, September 10th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231041-chonburi-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-drop-to-802-with-11-deaths/

 

UPDATE: 

 

Five Thai provinces are set to reopen to foreign tourists on October 1

 

Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP

 

Bangkok, Chon Buri, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chiang Mai are set to reopen to foreign arrivals on October 1st, following the successful implementation of the first phase of the “sandbox” scheme in the southern provinces of Phuket, Krabi, Phang-nga and Surat Thani, Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said yesterday (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230960-thailand-hopes-to-welcome-tourists-to-bangkok-top-cities-next-month/?do=findComment&comment=16812683

 

Phuket bar closures, alcohol restrictions hit agenda

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Boutique hotels being forced to close, the effect of the alcohol ban in restaurants and the ongoing suffering of Patong entertainment venue operators were just three of the issues raised with advisors to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow visiting Phuket yesterday (Sept 9).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231057-phuket-bar-closures-alcohol-restrictions-hit-agenda/

 

Thai Government Expects Economic Expansion after Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government remains confident that the economy will expand this year after the easing of lockdown restrictions in 29 provinces earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231059-thai-government-expects-economic-expansion-after-easing-of-covid-19-restrictions/

 

Parliament passes two-ballot electoral system by overwhelming majority

 

 

A joint parliamentary session on Friday passed the proposed two-ballot electoral system, by an overwhelming 472 votes to 33, in the third and final reading of the only constitutional amendment draft accepted out of 13 submitted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231063-parliament-passes-two-ballot-electoral-system-by-overwhelming-majority/

 

Tourists return to Thailand’s national parks in droves

 

 

Despite being the rainy season, the yearning for a natural environment, peace, morning fog and a cool breeze has prompted tens of thousands of Thai tourists to visit the country’s national parks, since the easing of lockdown restrictions on September 1st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231077-tourists-return-to-thailand’s-national-parks-in-droves/

‘LALISA’ hits 10m views in under 2 hours as K-pop sensation appears in Thai dress

 

 

Thailand’s K-pop rap sensation Lalisa Manoban, better known as “Lisa BLACKPINK”, debuted her first solo album “LALISA” this morning (Friday), with the music video hitting 10 million views on YouTube in less than 2 hours. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231078-‘lalisa’-hits-10m-views-in-under-2-hours-as-k-pop-sensation-appears-in-thai-dress/

 

Screening for COVID-19 to be stepped up

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has addressed concerns brought up by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administratio’s (CCSA) Adviser Dr. Udom Kachinthorn, who believes that there may be 6-7 million asymptomatic COVID-19 infected individuals yet to be discovered within the population.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231080-screening-for-covid-19-to-be-stepped-up/

 

GMS development: Leave no one behind

 

 

Thailand has proposed a three ‘Cs’ strategy to promote sustainable development within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to ensure no one is left behind.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231085-gms-development-leave-no-one-behind/

 

PM visits Factory Sandbox in Nonthaburi

 

 

NONTHABURI (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has visited a Factory Sandbox producing furniture in Nonthaburi, set up through public and private cooperation and serving as a model for further large format factory sandboxes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231086-pm-visits-factory-sandbox-in-nonthaburi/

 

Charter amendment draft passes third reading

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A joint sitting of Parliament has passed draft amendments to the constitution in their third reading, giving approval to the amendment of articles 83 and 91, which reinstate the dual ballot election system and the division of the House of Representatives into 400 constituent MPs and 100 party list MPs. The Parliamentary sitting on Friday September 10, 2021 was presided over by Speaker of the House Chuan Leekpai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231089-charter-amendment-draft-passes-third-reading/

 

What you can and cannot legally do with Kratom, Thai Justice Minister explains

 

 

Kratom leaves can be freely planted, used, possessed, sold, boiled raw (not mixed with any other ingredient) for drinks, and distributed but cooking as part of food and making herbal juice or drink concoctions for sale is still illegal, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin clarified yesterday, September 9th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231091-what-you-can-and-cannot-legally-do-with-kratom-thai-justice-minister-explains/

 

Thundershowers and isolated heavy rain forecast all over Thailand due to severe tropical storm “Conson”, Thai Meteorological Department warns today

 

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today, September 10th, has warned of a severe tropical storm “Conson” that is currently located over the upper South China Sea is likely to cause thundershowers and isolated heavy rain all over Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231092-thundershowers-and-isolated-heavy-rain-forecast-all-over-thailand-due-to-severe-tropical-storm-“conson”-thai-meteorological-department-warns-today/

 

CCSA Maintains Curfew, Dark Red Zone Provinces

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 10 (TNA) – The Center for Covid19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting on Friday decided to maintain the number of dark-red provinces of maximum and strict controlled zones at 29 and the current curfew hours from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. in those provinces until Sept 30 said CCSA spokesman, Taweesin Visanuyothin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231107-ccsa-maintains-curfew-dark-red-zone-provinces/