Several incentives approved to attract long-staying foreign investors, wealthy foreigners

 

 

Today (Tuesday) Thailand’s cabinet approved, in principle, a measure to attract “high potential” foreigners, including wealthy retirees and specialists, to stay long term in the country in a bid to promote foreign investment and to improve the struggling economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231516-several-incentives-approved-to-attract-long-staying-foreign-investors-wealthy-foreigners/

Search for missing expat Phi Phi resort GM continues

 

Well known and well liked Florian Hallermann, GM of the Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island, was last seen on Saturday (Sept 11). Photo: Zeavola Resort

 

PHUKET: The search for Florian Hallermann, 56, the General Manager of the Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island who has not been seen since last Saturday (Sept 11), continued today with more than 50 people joining the search effort.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231556-search-for-missing-expat-phi-phi-resort-gm-continues/

Patong bars defy national order to open as ’restaurants’

 

Bars along Bangla Rd in Patong, pictured here last night (Sept 13), have re-opened as ’restaurants’. Photo: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: Bars along Patong’s famed Bangla Rd have re-opened as restaurants, with some venues selling alcohol, in order to serve some customers and make a living in open defiance of a national order for all pubs, bars and other “entertainment venues” to remain closed as a COVID-19 prevention measure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231555-patong-bars-defy-national-order-to-open-as-’restaurants’/

Thailand’s Planned School Reopening in November Depends on Vaccine Rollout

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Education Ministry has pointed out that schools will resume on-site learning in November, provided that sufficient vaccines are made available for students next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231525-thailand’s-planned-school-reopening-in-november-depends-on-vaccine-rollout/

Over 129,000 youths in Thailand infected with COVID-19, number rising

 

 

Almost 130,000 youths in Thailand, aged between 6 and 18, were found to be infected with COVID-19 from April until September 11, with 69,628 cases alone in August, said Dr. Suwanchai Wattayingcharoenchai, director-general of Health Services Department, yesterday (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231572-over-129000-youths-in-thailand-infected-with-covid-19-number-rising/

 

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Cabinet approves long-term 10-year visa to attract foreigners

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to attract foreign investors and experts to Thailand for a long-term stay with a 10-year visa.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231516-several-incentives-approved-to-attract-long-staying-foreign-investors-wealthy-foreigners/?do=findComment&comment=16823819

 

All Thailand Golf Tour 2021 launches Phuket Sandbox Tournament

 

Latest golf series aimed at boosting tourists’ confidence and enhancing the image of Thailand as a preferred destination as the country has gradually reopened to international travellers.

 

TAT Newsroom 

 

 

Bangkok, 14 September, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce the newest golf tournament series to be held in Phuket during the ongoing Sandbox programme – the ‘All Thailand Golf Tour 2021’ comprising seven events will start with the Singha All-Thailand Championship 2021 from 23-26 September at the Blue Canyon Country Club, followed by the Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2021 from 7-10 October at the Laguna Golf Club.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231573-all-thailand-golf-tour-2021-launches-phuket-sandbox-tournament/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand approves plan to lure a million foreigners to aid economy

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of Bangkok's port along Chao Phraya River is photographed during sunset in Bangkok, Thailand, June 2, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Tuesday approved measures to attract "high potential" foreigners, including by providing longer term visas and tax benefits, as the Southeast Asian country tries to boost its flagging economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231516-several-incentives-approved-to-attract-long-staying-foreign-investors-wealthy-foreigners/?do=findComment&comment=16823835

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 13,798 new coronavirus cases and 144 deaths

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Wednesday (September 15) reported 13,798 new COVID-19 cases, 14,133 recoveries and 144 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231588-covid-19-thailand-reports-13798-new-coronavirus-cases-and-144-deaths/

 

Thaksin’s says no deal was made with Thammanat, says he will still return

By Erich Parpart and Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said that no deal was struck between his Pheu Thai Party and former Deputy Agricultural Minister Thammanat Prompao to ouster the government before censure debates earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231593-thaksin’s-says-no-deal-was-made-with-thammanat-says-he-will-still-return/

 

Social Media drama: Buffet lovers' guide remove admin after threat made to restaurant

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

What Thai Rath called a social media drama was all over the Thai news this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231603-social-media-drama-buffet-lovers-guide-remove-admin-after-threat-made-to-restaurant/

 

Phuket marks 229 new COVID cases, available hospital beds hits 10%

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 229 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 14) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 7,582.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231605-phuket-marks-229-new-covid-cases-available-hospital-beds-hits-10/

 

What about us? Furious retirees/expats in Thailand slam proposals to attract wealthy foreigners

 

REUTERS file photo for reference only

 

The Thai government's ambitious proposals to attract a million foreigners in the next five years and get a trillion baht into the ailing economy - as reported by Daily News and many other Thai sites - have been roundly slammed by retirees and foreigners with Thai families already living and contributing to the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231608-what-about-us-furious-retireesexpats-in-thailand-slam-proposals-to-attract-wealthy-foreigners/

 

Thailand hopes medical ganja will spark post COVID tourism recovery

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Decades ago hippies flocked to places like Thailand where laws were lax and they could enjoy the free flow of drugs - especially marijuana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231611-thailand-hopes-medical-ganja-will-spark-post-covid-tourism-recovery/

 

Joe Ferrari: Prosecutors file request for inquiry into death of man in custody

 

Picture: INN

 

Prosecutors in Nakhon Sawan in the north of Thailand have filed a request for an inquiry into the circumstances of the death in custody of Jirapong or Mawin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231612-joe-ferrari-prosecutors-file-request-for-inquiry-into-death-of-man-in-custody/

 

Rawai sea gypsy village lockdown order finally issued

By The Phuket News

 

The notice to lock down the Rawai sea gypsy village was posted late yesterday. Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has issued an order mandating that the sea gyspy village in Rawai be placed under lockdown, effective today (Sept 15) through Sept 28.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231616-rawai-sea-gypsy-village-lockdown-order-finally-issued/

 

Ministry of Tourism pushing for October reopening but some officials apprehensive

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The Minister of Tourism Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is pushing for an October 1 reopening for Bangkok and surrounding provinces even as officials remain apprehensive due to high infection numbers and the ongoing pandemic, a senior health official told Thai Enquirer on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231618-ministry-of-tourism-pushing-for-october-reopening-but-some-officials-apprehensive/

 

Foreigner jumps from fifth floor of hospital through car windscreen -  "miracle survival"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on an apparent suicide attempt by a foreign national being treated at Ratchaburi Hospital in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231623-foreigner-jumps-from-fifth-floor-of-hospital-through-car-windscreen-miracle-survival/

 

Boom time coming to Thailand as foreigners lead real estate revival, claims Sansiri

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Comments by the chairman of one of Thailand's leading real estate developers - Sansiri PLC - as reported by Bangkok Business News, represented a stark contract to the doom and gloom assessments of many people online in the wake of criticism of government proposals to attract wealthy foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231624-boom-time-coming-to-thailand-as-foreigners-lead-real-estate-revival-claims-sansiri/

 

Thammanat to remain Palang Pracharat sec-gen, DPM Prawit remains party leader

 

 

Controversial Thai political figure Thammanat Prompao, who was dismissed from the post of deputy agriculture minister last Wednesday, will stay on in his role as the ruling Palang Pracharat Party’s (PPRP) secretary-general, at least until the next election, even following an apparent conflict with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231625-thammanat-to-remain-palang-pracharat-sec-gen-dpm-prawit-remains-party-leader/

 

Construction worker in Patong killed, drowned after pinned under fallen storm drain section

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Mr Mahana was trapped under one of the sections of storm drain that fell. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A 40-year-old construction worker was killed after a concrete storm drain section fell and trapped him under water at the site of a flood protection project on Phra Metta Rd near Patong Hospital yesterday (Sept 14).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231626-construction-worker-in-patong-killed-drowned-after-pinned-under-fallen-storm-drain-section/

 

 

Illegal police booze smuggling flights: "No comment' says deputy inspector as he passes the buck

 

Picture: INN

 

The Royal Thai Police are clearly under pressure in the latest damaging story about corruption in the ranks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231629-illegal-police-booze-smuggling-flights-no-comment-says-deputy-inspector-as-he-passes-the-buck/

 

Assistant PYB in Sattahip arrested and 48 guns seized in international weapons racket

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that the Chonburi provincial police under the leadership of deputy commander Pol Col Atthasit Kitjahan arrested two men in Saemsan sub-district of Sattahip on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231631-assistant-pyb-in-sattahip-arrested-and-48-guns-seized-in-international-weapons-racket/

 

Man in Samut Prakan denies charging people for returned license plates lost in recent floods

 

 

Daily News reporters went to investigate after a young woman went on Facebook to complain that her boyfriend had to pay 100 baht to a man who found his car registration plate that came off in floodwaters in Bang Plee, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231634-man-in-samut-prakan-denies-charging-people-for-returned-license-plates-lost-in-recent-floods/

 

Man arrested for rape/murder of woman at computer game shop in Ubon 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

 

Sanook reported on the case of the  rape and murder of a 26 year old woman called An at a house used as a computer game shop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231636-man-arrested-for-rapemurder-of-woman-at-computer-game-shop-in-ubon /

 

TAT to propose just one Covid-19 test for foreign visitors to Thailand

 

Picture: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand has told the Thai media that he plans to ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to consider letting foreign visitors to Thailand take just one RT-PCR test.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231639-tat-to-propose-just-one-covid-19-test-for-foreign-visitors-to-thailand/

 

Booster jabs for those who got two Sinovac doses to begin in October or sooner – Anutin

 

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Wednesday) that people already inoculated with two doses of the China’s Sinovac vaccine will be given the third booster jab soon in October or even sooner.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231656-booster-jabs-for-those-who-got-two-sinovac-doses-to-begin-in-october-or-sooner-–-anutin/

 

Thai “Lalisa” style headdresses sell like hot cakes, as Buri Ram’s meatballs come under spotlight

 

 

Following the highly successful solo debut of K-pop sensation Lalisa Manoban, better known as Lisa, the headdress she wore in the LALISA video, viewed 143 million times in just the first five days after its release, has been selling like hot cakes, while her interview with Thai talk show host “Woody” on Saturday has shone a spotlight on the meatballs in her hometown of Buri Ram, in north-eastern Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231657-thai-“lalisa”-style-headdresses-sell-like-hot-cakes-as-buri-ram’s-meatballs-come-under-spotlight/

 

Access Restriction Continues on Phi Phi Island

 

 

KRABI, Sept 15 (TNA) – The communicable disease committee of the southern province extended access restriction to Phi Phi island for 7 days as there were more COVID-19 cases linked to infections at a local wastewater treatment plant under construction.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231658-access-restriction-continues-on-phi-phi-island/

 

Japan Will Donate 300,000 doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine to Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Japan has announced that it will donate an additional 1.3 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan and other Asian neighbors, including 300,000 doses to Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1231662-japan-will-donate-300000-doses-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-to-thailand/