webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 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”/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2021 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/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 Immigration say their systems are secure - deny any of 106 million tourists' data breach was theirs File photo for reference only 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/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 Feet used in bread making case prompted wasteful IB crackdown - but OUR sleuths got to the truth in minutes file photo 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 February opening for Bangkok's long awaited "Forest Park" - but will air pollution dampen "green lung" rhetoric file photo 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 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/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Sept 24: Prachuap reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, 14 cases in Hua Hin file photo 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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