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Thailand to scrap quarantine for vaccinated visitors from Nov 1

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will waive its mandatory quarantine requirement in Bangkok and nine regions from Nov. 1 to vaccinated arrivals, authorities said on Monday, as the country tries to boost its immunisation rate and revive its battered tourism sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233166-thailand-to-scrap-quarantine-for-vaccinated-visitors-from-nov-1/

 

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Quarantine for fully vaccinated to be reduced to 7 days from Oct, 10 provinces to reopen on Nov 1

 

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) decided on Monday (September 27th) to extend the nationwide State of Emergency to the end of November, but ease some of the partial lockdown measures effective October 1st, including shortening the quarantine period for those fully vaccinated to 7 days, and shortening the night-time curfew in the “dark red” provinces to 10pm – 4am for at least 15 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233166-thailand-to-scrap-quarantine-for-vaccinated-visitors-from-nov-1/?do=findComment&comment=16855305

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Pattaya Mayor confirms city “reopening” to vaccinated foreign tourists delayed to November, cannot guarantee opening of entertainment venues soon

 

 

The Pattaya City Mayor has officially confirmed the city “reopening” to vaccinated foreign tourists delay to November 2021, which corresponds with an announcement made by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, earlier today, September 27th, 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233211-pattaya-mayor-confirms-city-“reopening”-to-vaccinated-foreign-tourists-delayed-to-november-cannot-guarantee-opening-of-entertainment-venues-soon/

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Restaurateurs file class action suit against PM, others, demanding 50 million baht

 

People eat lunch at a street food restaurant implementing social distancing measures with plastic dividers on the tables after the Thai government relaxed measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Bangkok on May 7, 2020. Thailand began easing restrictions related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus on May 3 by allowing various businesses to reopen, but warned that the stricter measures would be re-imposed should cases increase again.

 

Thailand’s Civil Court accepted a class action lawsuit today (Monday), filed by a group of 39 restaurateurs in Bangkok and upcountry provinces, demanding 50 million baht in compensation from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the others for damage to their businesses caused by lockdown restrictions imposed under the Government’s Emergency Decree.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233185-restaurateurs-file-class-action-suit-against-pm-others-demanding-50-million-baht/

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Bangkok spared from Chao Phraya River flooding – Royal Irrigation Dept.

 

 

The Royal Irrigation Department has given an assurance that Bangkok will not be flooded by water from the Chao Phraya River, unless there is heavy rain in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233224-bangkok-spared-from-chao-phraya-river-flooding-–-royal-irrigation-dept/

 

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Governor appeals to CCSA to allow Phuket to open bars, sell alcohol

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has submitted a formal request to the national government to allow Phuket ease certain COVID restrictions ‒ including allowing alcohol to be sold and bars and entertainment venues to reopen in order to help alleviate the financial hardship suffered by the residents on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233225-governor-appeals-to-ccsa-to-allow-phuket-to-open-bars-sell-alcohol/

 

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Seven suspects arrested in Bangkok for allegedly hacking registration data and selling premium spots in Covid-19 vaccination queues

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Manager Online

 

Bangkok – Seven suspects were arrested in six areas of Bangkok this morning, September 27th, following a police investigation, accusing the group of jointly hacking registration data and selling premium spots in Covid-19 vaccination queues at Bangsue Grand Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233228-seven-suspects-arrested-in-bangkok-for-allegedly-hacking-registration-data-and-selling-premium-spots-in-covid-19-vaccination-queues/

 

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Government says Prayut flood visit raised the morale of Sukhothai residents

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Sukhothai citizens were deeply touched by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha’s on-site visit to rescue affected households impacted by flooding, the government said Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233229-government-says-prayut-flood-visit-raised-the-morale-of-sukhothai-residents/

 

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Sept 27: Prachuap reports 48 new COVID-19 cases, 12 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Monday (Sept 27) reported 48 new COVID-19 cases throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan, 12 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233230-sept-27-prachuap-reports-48-new-covid-19-cases-12-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Reopening of Hua Hin confirmed for Nov 1, quarantine scrapped, other restrictions eased

By Paul Andrews

 

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The reopening of Hua Hin to vaccinated foreign tourists has been confirmed for Nov 1, authorities confirmed on Monday (Sept 27).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233231-reopening-of-hua-hin-confirmed-for-nov-1-quarantine-scrapped-other-restrictions-eased/

 

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Thailand reports daily low of COVID-19 cases

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (September 28) reported 9,489 new COVID-19 cases, 12,805 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233240-thailand-reports-daily-low-of-covid-19-cases/

 

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British crypto trader mixed up in drugs and guns arrested in Hua Hin 

 

 
A British man, who was arrested earlier this year following firearms offences in Koh Samui, has been arrested in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233254-british-crypto-trader-mixed-up-in-drugs-and-guns-arrested-in-hua-hin /

 

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CCSA approves extension of Special Tourist Visa scheme until next October

 

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The Special Tourist Visa scheme that allows tourists to stay up to 270 days in Thailand will be extended from 1st October this year until the end of September next year, reported Manager.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233255-ccsa-approves-extension-of-special-tourist-visa-scheme-until-next-october/

 

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Mayor explains why Pattaya keeps on flooding

 

Picture: Thai PBS

 

It's been a perennial question since some Pattaya expats now retired were knee high to grasshoppers!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233266-mayor-explains-why-pattaya-keeps-on-flooding/

 

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Pattaya: If only they'd listened to the Japanese it might not be in this mess!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath published a long feature about Pattaya past and present and it contained a warning tale about not listening to foreigners. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233267-pattaya-if-only-theyd-listened-to-the-japanese-it-might-not-be-in-this-mess/

 

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Dramatic video shows flooding from reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

Picture: Manager

 

Dramatic video from Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand's north east showed a huge outflow of water from the Lam Chiang Krai reservoir.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233269-dramatic-video-shows-flooding-from-reservoir-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Thai police say: "Think before you click!"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thais have been advised to think before they click - a warning from the RTP about falling prey to online fraudsters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233272-thai-police-say-think-before-you-click/

 

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Thai guides' chief calls for investigation into the tourist police in Krabi

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The head of the Thai Guide Association Thaiphakorn Janthaem presented a letter to RTP chief Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk at RTP HQ in Bangkok yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233274-thai-guides-chief-calls-for-investigation-into-the-tourist-police-in-krabi/

 

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How long can PM Prayut remain in power? 

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

(Photo by Thai PBS)

 

August 24 marked the seventh anniversary of General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s tenure as Thailand’s prime minister. It also spurred questions over whether he has only one year left in the post, as the Constitution prohibits anyone from being PM for more than eight years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233275-how-long-can-pm-prayut-remain-in-power/

 

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Phuket marks 184 new COVID cases, one new death

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 184 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 27) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 10,546.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233277-phuket-marks-184-new-covid-cases-one-new-death/

 

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‘Make peace with Sinovac’ if Thais wants to get back to normal, official says

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thais will have to make peace with the use of the Sinovac vaccine if they want the country to return to normal, a public health official told Thai Enquirer on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233278-‘make-peace-with-sinovac’-if-thais-wants-to-get-back-to-normal-official-says/

 

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Low-lying areas in Greater Bangkok warned of possible floods

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Low-lying areas in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area have been told to brace for possible flooding as dams upstream discharged water to mitigate flooding in northern provinces, officials said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233280-low-lying-areas-in-greater-bangkok-warned-of-possible-floods/

 

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Thai Airlines Offer Drive-through COVID-19 Testing Service

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways International (THAI) and Thai Smile Airways are now offering passengers a drive-thru COVID-19 testing service prior to traveling on their flights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233281-thai-airlines-offer-drive-through-covid-19-testing-service/

 

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Man who stole bus steals patrol car from Ayutthaya police

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The Highway police of Region 1 in Ayutthaya were left with a large slathering of egg on their faces after an incident in their jurisdiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233283-man-who-stole-bus-steals-patrol-car-from-ayutthaya-police/

 

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Photo of dog clambering to safety in flooded Chaiyaphum goes viral

 

 

It is a photograph that for many Thais epitomizes the current crisis of flooding that is facing many human compatriots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233284-photo-of-dog-clambering-to-safety-in-flooded-chaiyaphum-goes-viral/

 

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Buriram locals get creative highlighting potholes in road

 

Picture: Sanook

 

People taking selfies in Thailand - like the world over - comes with the territory.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233286-buriram-locals-get-creative-highlighting-potholes-in-road/

 

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World Bank cuts Thai GDP growth outlook to 1% this year

 

A woman walks past closed shops at the Thanon Mitr Market, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bangkok, Thailand, January 19, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is forecast to grow 1% this year, down from the 2.2% projected in July, hit by a spike in COVID-19 cases and a delayed reopening to visitors, the World Bank said on Tuesday, as the country fights its biggest virus outbreak to date.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233287-world-bank-cuts-thai-gdp-growth-outlook-to-1-this-year/

 

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Thai industry group scales down tourism forecast, says 3 million jobs lost

 

A man rakes the sand on a 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/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Foreign visitors in Thailand are expected at about 280,000 this year, down from half million projected earlier, a private tourism group said on Tuesday, as the country suffers a prolonged coronavirus outbreak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233292-thai-industry-group-scales-down-tourism-forecast-says-3-million-jobs-lost/

 

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Thai central bank to introduce more debt measures in October

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank said on Tuesday it planned to introduce debt consolidation measures to help reduce interest rates on consumer loans for retail debtors, as the country suffers its most protracted coronavirus outbreak so far.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233305-thai-central-bank-to-introduce-more-debt-measures-in-october/

 

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Bamnet Narong Hospital in Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province heavily flooded

 

 

Bamnet Narong Hospital, located in the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, has revealed, via its official Facebook page, the amount of damage it has suffered from flash flooding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233306-bamnet-narong-hospital-in-thailand’s-chaiyaphum-province-heavily-flooded/