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CCSA Maintains Curfew, Dark Red Zone Provinces

 

 

BANGKOK (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/

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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/

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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/

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COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, zoning maintained until end of September

 

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has decided to maintain the 9pm to 4am curfew, the Executive Decree and all existing lockdown restrictions, including working from home, in the country’s “dark red”, “red” and “yellow” zones, until the end of September.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231107-ccsa-maintains-curfew-dark-red-zone-provinces/?do=findComment&comment=16814168

 

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Japan-donated trains in good condition: SRT

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand has stressed the used trains from Japan it is receiving as a donation are still in good condition. The state railway operator will need to pay for the transportation of the 17 train carriages at a cost of 42.5 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231130-japan-donated-trains-in-good-condition-srt/

 

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PM lays out post-pandemic economic recovery mission at China-ASEAN Expo

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister of Thailand has expressed his vision for post-pandemic economic recovery at this year’s China-ASEAN Expo, together with leaders of other ASEAN countries and China in a video conference.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231132-pm-lays-out-post-pandemic-economic-recovery-mission-at-china-asean-expo/

 

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Seven people injured, one seriously, in Pattaya motorway two-vehicle accident, including Deputy Chief of Rayong Immigration

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – Seven people have sustained multiple injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Banglamung yesterday afternoon (September 9th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231133-seven-people-injured-one-seriously-in-pattaya-motorway-two-vehicle-accident-including-deputy-chief-of-rayong-immigration/

 

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Pickup truck gets stuck in the sand on Pattaya Beach, driver thought it was legal to drive on the beach

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A pickup truck became stuck in the sand on Pattaya Beach this afternoon following the out-of-town driver believing it was legal to drive vehicles directly on the sand (September 10th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231134-pickup-truck-gets-stuck-in-the-sand-on-pattaya-beach-driver-thought-it-was-legal-to-drive-on-the-beach/

 

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Ruling party’s floundering popularity could reverse with the end of Covid in sight

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The floundering popularity of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha and the ruling Palang Pracharat Party could see an uptick as the number of vaccination increases and the country inches closer to reopening, an analyst said Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231135-ruling-party’s-floundering-popularity-could-reverse-with-the-end-of-covid-in-sight/

 

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Sept 10: Prachuap reports 94 new COVID-19 cases, 21 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Friday (Sept 10) reported 94 new COVID-19 cases, 21 were found in Hua Hin. Of those 13 came from Royal Thai Army Sergeant Major School Yothin Suksa Mahamongkut Camp.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231136-sept-10-prachuap-reports-94-new-covid-19-cases-21-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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The bamboo breaks: Thailand’s diplomatic challenge

Jittipat Poonkham

 

 

Thai foreign policy is frequently characterised by the metaphor of bamboo bending with the wind. The simultaneous strength and flexibility of bamboo suggests a foreign policy that is both adaptable and pragmatic in its aim of securing national survival and independence. Within this discourse, Thailand blatantly plays one great power off against the others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231141-the-bamboo-breaks-thailand’s-diplomatic-challenge/

 

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More hotel closures expected in Thailand if pandemic drags on

By Suchat Sritama

 

Recent survey shows the number of active hotels in Thailand increased to 48.4 per cent in August from 40.1 per cent in July, in part due to hotels in Bangkok pivoting to long-term stays; Bangkok skyline pictured

 

Although hotels in Thailand saw a slight uptick in occupancy rate nationwide in August, alongside an increase in the number of active hotels, a majority of hoteliers will either close business temporarily or permanently if the pandemic continues to drag on, according to a recent survey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231142-more-hotel-closures-expected-in-thailand-if-pandemic-drags-on/

 

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Thailand reports 15,191 new COVID-19 cases and 253 more deaths

 

File photo: REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa

 

Thailand on Saturday (September 11) reported 15,191 new COVID-19 cases, 18,721 recoveries and 253 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231148-thailand-reports-15191-new-covid-19-cases-and-253-more-deaths/

 

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Thammanat’s exit could spell doom for ruling party at next election

 

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The surprise departure of Palang Pracharath’s secretary-general, Thammanat Prompow, from the Cabinet threatens to cause disarray in the ruling party and impact its performance at the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231149-thammanat’s-exit-could-spell-doom-for-ruling-party-at-next-election/

 

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Phuket marks four COVID deaths on one day

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 238 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 10) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,629.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231150-phuket-marks-four-covid-deaths-on-one-day/

 

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Police arrange proactive COVID-19 testing among personnel

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

The Royal Thai Police have launched a campaign to proactively screen their personnel and family members of officers for COVID-19 infection, as officers are considered at high risk of exposure to COVID-19. The police headquarters has dispatched mobile testing units providing antigen tests to police stations in Bangkok to launch the program.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231153-police-arrange-proactive-covid-19-testing-among-personnel/

 

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Dying to re-open: Phuket business leaders push for Dec 1 full re-opening

By The Phuket News

 

A restaurant sits closed and abandoned in Patong. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

 

PHUKET: Key Phuket tourism industry leaders have submitted a formal proposal to reopen the island fully to tourism on Dec 1 under the standard ‘New Normal’ regulations already in effect under a campaign called “Phuket Freedom Day”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231156-dying-to-re-open-phuket-business-leaders-push-for-dec-1-full-re-opening/

 

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Wasuthon is being deported back to Thailand by Danish authorities

by Lasse Sandholdt 

 

Wasuthon has lived in Denmark since 2018 – Photo: Michael Svenningsen

 

Ten-year-old Wasuthon Nielsen also called “Guide” came to Denmark from Thailand three years ago after his adoptive mother brought him with her to her Danish hometown of Taulov, where she lives with her Danish husband. Now the Danish authorities have decided to deport Wasuthon back to Thailand, Fredericia Dagblad writes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231162-wasuthon-is-being-deported-back-to-thailand-by-danish-authorities/

 

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Warning from Pattaya hotel industry boss of a Chinese takeover, loss of income to the economy

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Hotel industry leader Phisut Sae-khu has called for a suspension of debt repayment for hotel owners in Pattaya until the foreign tourism industry returns to normal as he warned that they face extreme financial difficulty and are ready to sell out to investors from China. It comes as efforts to relaunch foreign tourism in October under ‘new normal’ arrangements and Sandbox schemes appear to be losing momentum with the country still well behind on its vaccination targets and a lack of interest from visitors.

 

The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, last week talked of a nationwide reopening to foreign tourists without quarantine based on the kingdom achieving herd immunity as defined by the Thai government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231164-warning-from-pattaya-hotel-industry-boss-of-a-chinese-takeover-loss-of-income-to-the-economy/

 

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Deputy PM promises Phuket everything it needs to fight outbreak

By The Phuket News

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow at the meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Sept 10). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow in Phuket yesterday promised Phuket officials would receive everything they need to combat the spate of COVID-19 infections across the island “to bring peace of mind to local residents and build confidence among tourists”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231166-deputy-pm-promises-phuket-everything-it-needs-to-fight-outbreak/

 

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Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat leads at Wentworth, Rose, Lowry and Wiesberger boost Ryder Cup hopes

 

Golf - European Tour - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Britain - September 10, 2021 Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat in action during the second round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat maintained his lead at the BMW PGA Championship with another impressive round at Wentworth as the battle for last-ditch automatic qualification for the European Ryder Cup team intensified on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231168-thailands-kiradech-aphibarnrat-leads-at-wentworth-rose-lowry-and-wiesberger-boost-ryder-cup-hopes/

 

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Chonburi new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 rise to 991 with 9 deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

991 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

981 people recovered and were released from medical care

9 new deaths

 

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 991 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with 9 new deaths, September 11th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231172-chonburi-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-rise-to-991-with-9-deaths/

 

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Eleven injured, twelve vehicles damaged after pickup truck driver crashes into Chonburi railway barrier

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / TOPNEWS

 

Chonburi – Eleven people have sustained injuries and twelve vehicles were damaged after a female driver crashed her pickup truck into a railway barrier gate in the Mueang Chonburi district last night (September 9th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231173-eleven-injured-twelve-vehicles-damaged-after-pickup-truck-driver-crashes-into-chonburi-railway-barrier/

 

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48 foreigners, Thais arrested at birthday party in Koh Samui

 

Image: Daily News

 

Forty eight people were arrested after a raid on a resort in Koh Samui during the early hours of Saturday morning (Sept 11).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231187-48-foreigners-thais-arrested-at-birthday-party-in-koh-samui/

 

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Thailand to get 71m more COVID-19 vaccine doses this year; Pfizer for teens

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s COVID-19 task force has announced a target of 24 million vaccinations in October, with 71 million more doses of vaccine from various manufacturers to be delivered in the last three months of 2021. Mass vaccination for adolescents aged 12-17 years will also begin in October with two Pfizer doses given.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231189-thailand-to-get-71m-more-covid-19-vaccine-doses-this-year-pfizer-for-teens/

 

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First 3Mil GPO acquired ATKs arrive

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The first shipment of three million Antigen Test Kits (ATK) from a total 8.5 million purchased by the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has arrived, with the agency claiming the acquisition was transparent and that the kits will be quickly distributed by Thailand Post Co., which was hired by GPO partner World Medical Alliance (Thailand).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231190-first-3mil-gpo-acquired-atks-arrive/

 

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PM says ejection of two ministers is in interests of governance

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has confirmed his decision to relieve two Cabinet ministers of their posts was done in the interests of national administration, rebutting claims by the opposition that the moves hint at disorder within the coalition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231191-pm-says-ejection-of-two-ministers-is-in-interests-of-governance/

 

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Gen Prawit orders aid for flood victims

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister has ordered urgent aid be provided to flood victims and called for drainage to be aided while water reserves are prepared for the dry season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231192-gen-prawit-orders-aid-for-flood-victims/

 

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Officials assist flood victims; brace for Conson threat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials in flood-hit provinces are now providing assistance to affected villagers as the situation in many areas has started to improve, while tropical storm Conson now moving west towards Vietnam, poses another threat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231193-officials-assist-flood-victims-brace-for-conson-threat/

 

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PM to inspect Samut Prakan flooding

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister will be paying a visit to Samut Prakan tomorrow to inspect the flood situation, during which he will be having a discussion with related agencies to follow up on the flood response plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231194-pm-to-inspect-samut-prakan-flooding/