Thailand seeks to slash quarantine period for visitors

 

FILE PHOTO: A man relaxes on Karon beach as Phuket gets ready to open to overseas tourists from July 1 allowing fully vaccinated foreigns to visit the resort island without quarantine, Phuket, Thailand June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's disease control committee has proposed a halving of a two-week hotel isolation requirement for vaccinated arrivals, amid delays in plans to waive quarantine and reopen Bangkok and tourist destinations from next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232730-thailand-seeks-to-slash-quarantine-period-for-visitors/

Thailand Will Vaccinate All Target Groups against COVID-19 by End of This Year

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government stated on Wednesday that all target groups will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year, while booster shots are planned for certain groups this year and others next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232714-thailand-will-vaccinate-all-target-groups-against-covid-19-by-end-of-this-year/

PM announces Thailand’s 70% vaccination goal at Global COVID-19 summit

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced three milestones to be achieved to control the spread of COVID-19 in Thailand, as well as cooperation with other countries, during the virtual “Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better”, which is part of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232732-pm-announces-thailand’s-70-vaccination-goal-at-global-covid-19-summit/

Health minister denies Thailand rejected 1m dose Pfizer vaccine donation offered by US

 

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied a report that Thailand failed to respond to a US government offer to donate an additional one million doses of the Pfizer mRNA vaccine to the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232788-health-minister-denies-thailand-rejected-1m-dose-pfizer-vaccine-donation-offered-by-us/

CCSA subcommittee proposes 2-month extension of State of Emergency

 

A view of the almost empty departure hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on August 1, 2020, as passenger numbers plummeted due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

 

A subcommittee of Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved another 2-month extension to the Emergency Decree, which was due to expire at the end of this month, and has resolved to postpone the country’s reopening from October 1st to November 1st. These proposals will be submitted to the full meeting of the CCSA, chaired by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, on September 27th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232803-ccsa-subcommittee-proposes-2-month-extension-of-state-of-emergency/

 

Thai Government Will Develop Country with 5 Economic Goals

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government aims to transform the country and to reach five targets under the 13th national economic and social development plan, to be implemented from 2023 to 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232804-thai-government-will-develop-country-with-5-economic-goals/

 

Flooding Caused by Heavy Rain in North, Northeast

 

 

CHAIIYAPHUM, (TNA) – Heavy rains caused floods in many provinces in the North and the Northeast.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232805-flooding-caused-by-heavy-rain-in-north-northeast/

 

Thai Meteorological Department warns of tropical storm “Dianmu”

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

National – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this afternoon, September 23rd, has warned of tropical storm “Dianmu” which will eventually be downgraded to a tropical depression moving to cover the North, the Northeast, the East and the Central parts of Thailand according to their forecast.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232806-thai-meteorological-department-warns-of-tropical-storm-“dianmu”/

 

Royal Thai Police warn against “cosplay” of police on OnlyFans, other media

By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand-The Royal Thai Police (RTP) warned this evening through a spokesperson that their continued audit of obscene behavior in regards to OnlyFans and similar services continues, specifically now warning against “cosplay” as police, army, or government officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232807-royal-thai-police-warn-against-“cosplay”-of-police-on-onlyfans-other-media/

 

Reopening delayed to Nov 1st - music may be allowed in restaurants, but only early evening

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The National Security Council secretary and CCSA chair announced yesterday a series of proposals that will be discussed at next Monday's main CCSA committee meeting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232812-reopening-delayed-to-nov-1st-music-may-be-allowed-in-restaurants-but-only-early-evening/

 

Thailand reports 12,697 new COVID-19 cases and 13,540 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

 

Thailand on Friday (September 24) reported 12,697 new COVID-19 cases, 13,540 recoveries and 132 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232815-thailand-reports-12697-new-covid-19-cases-and-13540-recoveries/

 

Motorcyclist falls down 6 metre hole in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Bangkok's Huay Kwang police under the leadership of Lieutenant (female) Siniprapha Sithi along with Poh Teck Tung rescue foundation attended the scene of an accident at the end of Ratchada Phisek Soi 10 last night, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232817-motorcyclist-falls-down-6-metre-hole-in-bangkok/

 

New Normal taxis! Partitions installed in 3,000 Bangkok cabs

 

Picture: Manager

 

Thailand's transport minister Saksayam Chidchob gave the thumbs up and sounded a klaxon at the unveiling of an innovation in road transport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232823-new-normal-taxis-partitions-installed-in-3000-bangkok-cabs/

 

Phuket jogger could be a dollar millionaire after he finds lump of whale vomit!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Taking an early morning jog along Mai Khao beach could be the best decision of 66 year old Yongyuth's life.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232824-phuket-jogger-could-be-a-dollar-millionaire-after-he-finds-lump-of-whale-vomit/

 

Immigration say their systems are secure - deny any of 106 million tourists' data breach was theirs

 

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Thansettakij reported that Thailand's immigration bureau had flatly denied that any tourist's data was compromised in a recently reported case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232827-immigration-say-their-systems-are-secure-deny-any-of-106-million-tourists-data-breach-was-theirs/

 

Thammanat says ruling party deeply unpopular; must prepare for elections

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Palang Pracharat Secretary General Thammanat Prompao called for unity within the ruling party and for members to work extra hard in case of early polls, local media reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232830-thammanat-says-ruling-party-deeply-unpopular-must-prepare-for-elections/

 

 

Phuket marks 228 new COVID cases, three more deaths

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 228 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 23) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 9,725.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232834-phuket-marks-228-new-covid-cases-three-more-deaths/

 

Government makes bold move to woo wealthy, highly skilled foreigners

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

(Photo by the Airports of Thailand)

 

Labor experts and investors are throwing their support behind the government’s move to lure one million wealthy expats and highly skilled professionals on long-stay visas, but netizens are worried about land grabbing by foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232836-government-makes-bold-move-to-woo-wealthy-highly-skilled-foreigners/

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met with the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

 

Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister shared views with the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the aspiration to build back better the post-COVID-19 world with a balanced approach and five elements of SDGs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232838-deputy-prime-minister-and-foreign-minister-met-with-the-president-of-the-76th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/

 

Sept 23: Prachuap reports 151 new COVID-19 cases, 14 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Health officials on Thursday (Sept 23) reported 151 new COVID-19 cases, 14 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232841-sept-23-prachuap-reports-151-new-covid-19-cases-14-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

UK continues its refusal to recognise vaccines administered in Thailand 

by Jonathan Fairfield

 

Image: Reuters, file photo

 

The UK’s current travel rules regarding COVID-19 and the ongoing refusal to recognise vaccines administered in Thailand is a significant blow to British expats wishing to return to their home country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232844-uk-continues-its-refusal-to-recognise-vaccines-administered-in-thailand/

 

Feet used in bread making case prompted wasteful IB crackdown - but OUR sleuths got to the truth in minutes

 

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In a staggering case of waste of public resources the Immigration Bureau's chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang ordered a widespread check on bread making factories nationwide and in Bangkok, notes ASEAN NOW.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232846-feet-used-in-bread-making-case-prompted-wasteful-ib-crackdown-but-our-sleuths-got-to-the-truth-in-minutes/

 

Shots fired at pick-up from "Benz driving woman" - but police have done nothing in two weeks

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on a road rage incident that is doing the rounds of Thai social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232847-shots-fired-at-pick-up-from-benz-driving-woman-but-police-have-done-nothing-in-two-weeks/

 

Early morning traffic chaos after truck demolishes huge sign inbound to Bangkok

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that motorists inbound to Bangkok were affected in the early hours of yesterday morning after a truck collided with a large sign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232848-early-morning-traffic-chaos-after-truck-demolishes-huge-sign-inbound-to-bangkok/

February opening for Bangkok's long awaited "Forest Park" - but will air pollution dampen "green lung" rhetoric

 

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Thailand's media was full of praise for the anticipated opening of the Benjakitti Forest Park in the central downtown area of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232849-february-opening-for-bangkoks-long-awaited-forest-park-but-will-air-pollution-dampen-green-lung-rhetoric/

 

Relatives of 8 month pregnant woman who died after Covid jab want answers from "silent" hospital

 

Picture: Thai Rth

 

Relatives of a woman who died along with her unborn eight month old foetus contacted Thai Rath after they failed to get answers from a hospital

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232850-relatives-of-8-month-pregnant-woman-who-died-after-covid-jab-want-answers-from-silent-hospital/

 

Easing of Phuket domestic entry requirements made official

By The Phuket News

 

The official order was issued late yesterday (Sept 23), and will come into effect on Oct 1. Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Starting next Friday (Oct 1), all domestic visitors will be allowed to enter Phuket as long as they have been fully vaccinated and have tested negative for COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232856-easing-of-phuket-domestic-entry-requirements-made-official/

 

Thai August exports rise 8.9% y/y, below forecast

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Port of Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. Picture taken March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports rose a smaller-than-expected 8.93% in August from a year earlier, commerce ministry data showed on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232858-thai-august-exports-rise-89-yy-below-forecast/

 

Hua Hin October 1 reopening postponed, new date still awaiting CCSA approval

 

 

After a week of mixed messages and conflicting statements, the October 1 reopening of Hua Hin to vaccinated foreign tourists has been postponed, local officials have conceded.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232878-hua-hin-october-1-reopening-postponed-new-date-still-awaiting-ccsa-approval/

Sept 24: Prachuap reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, 14 cases in Hua Hin

 

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Health officials on Friday (Sept 24) reported 54 new COVID-19 cases, 14 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232879-sept-24-prachuap-reports-54-new-covid-19-cases-14-cases-in-hua-hin/