Popular Post webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2021 Top Thai virologist claims herd immunity does not work with COVID-19 “Forget about herd immunity because it will not work with COVID-19.” So says Dr. Yong Poovorawan, chief of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine of Chulalongkorn University, in his Facebook post on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233941-top-thai-virologist-claims-herd-immunity-does-not-work-with-covid-19/ 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Riverside communities in Nonthaburi province are now under water Hundreds of households in riverside communities in Bangkok’s neighbouring province of Nonthaburi, which are not protected by flood walls, have been flooded since Saturday as the swollen Chao Phraya River spilled over its banks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233943-riverside-communities-in-nonthaburi-province-are-now-under-water/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 One officer killed in clash with insurgents in Thailand’s Narathiwat province An army officer was killed in a firefight with insurgents hiding in a forest peat swamp in the southern border province of Narathiwat on Saturday night, as government forces tightened up their control of the area to prevent the insurgents from escaping. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233944-one-officer-killed-in-clash-with-insurgents-in-thailand’s-narathiwat-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Cheap but quality ATKs to be available at GPO stores in Bangkok on Oct 18th The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) will put two million quality rapid antigen test kits (ATKs) on sale to the public, for home use, at 40 baht per kit at its eight stores in Bangkok from October 18th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233945-cheap-but-quality-atks-to-be-available-at-gpo-stores-in-bangkok-on-oct-18th/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 New plant species found in national park in Thailand’s Ranong province A new plant species has recently been found in the Namtok Ngao National Park, in Thailand’s southern province of Ranong by two Thai horticulturalists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233946-new-plant-species-found-in-national-park-in-thailand’s-ranong-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2021 Phuket luxury resorts face legal action over illegal land grabs By The Phuket News Deals involving the issuing of land documents for the Trisara resort involved 29 officials, including a Phuket Vice Governor at the time, said the NACC in its report. Image: NACC PHUKET: Luxury Phuket resorts Triasara and Sripanwa are facing legal action over illegally acquired land following the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announcing the conclusion of their investigations earlier this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233947-phuket-luxury-resorts-face-legal-action-over-illegal-land-grabs/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Flooding hikes up prices ahead of muted Veg Fest By The Phuket News A volunteer cleans the Jui Tui Shrine. The atmosphere ahead of the upcoming Phuket Vegetarian Festival are muted due to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and flooding that has seen an increase in the cost of vegetables. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only factor dampening spirits ahead of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival that starts on Wednesday (Oct 6). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233948-flooding-hikes-up-prices-ahead-of-muted-veg-fest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Phuket Opinion: The problem with being held responsible for everything By The Phuket News Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew at a Phuket Community Welfare Organization Network event earlier this week titled ‘Phuket People Unite, leaving no person behind’. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: This week we’re going to do something you’re don’t see often: we’re going into bat for the Phuket Governor, Narong Woonciew. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233949-phuket-opinion-the-problem-with-being-held-responsible-for-everything/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 One Myanmar man killed, one injured after crashing their motorcycle into a six-wheeler truck in Mueang Chonburi By Nop Meechukhun Chonburi – One Myanmar national was killed and another one was injured after crashing their motorcycle into a six-wheeler truck in Mueang Chonburi district while heading home on Friday, October 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233951-one-myanmar-man-killed-one-injured-after-crashing-their-motorcycle-into-a-six-wheeler-truck-in-mueang-chonburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 American suspect who allegedly raped a masseuse refuses to reenact the crime scene in Khon Kaen today, claims he felt “unsafe” By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Manager Online Khon Kaen – A recently-arrested American man who allegedly raped a female massage therapist in Khon Kaen has refused to reenact the crime scene which was planned today, October 3rd, for what he said were personal safety reasons. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233952-american-suspect-who-allegedly-raped-a-masseuse-refuses-to-reenact-the-crime-scene-in-khon-kaen-today-claims-he-felt-“unsafe”/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 “EXIM Thailand Pavilion” gives Thai businesses access to online trade By Thammarat Thadaphrom BANGKOK (NNT) - Export-Import Bank of Thailand on Friday launched “EXIM Thailand Pavilion” to grant Thai entrepreneurs access to global online trade platform Alibaba.com, as it strives to coach Thai entities on improving their products and services to meet the international standard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233953-“exim-thailand-pavilion”-gives-thai-businesses-access-to-online-trade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Oct 3: Prachuap reports 105 new COVID-19 cases, 22 cases in Hua Hin By Paul Andrews file photo Health officials on Sunday (Oct 3) reported 105 new COVID-19 cases, 22 were found in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233954-oct-3-prachuap-reports-105-new-covid-19-cases-22-cases-in-hua-hin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2021 Tourism Authority of Thailand considers utility token creation David Abel Thailand is one of the world’s leading travel destinations. The number of international arrivals per year has grown continuously to reach millions and so has revenue from this sector. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), an agency of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, is turning to technology and take advantage of the growing popularity of digital currencies by creating its own utility token. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233955-tourism-authority-of-thailand-considers-utility-token-creation/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Thailand on track to meet rice exports target By Reuters Staff file photo: REUTERS BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is on track to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year due to an anticipated uptick in demand, an exporters body said on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233956-thailand-on-track-to-meet-rice-exports-target/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 COVID-19: Thailand reports 9,930 new coronavirus cases, 97 deaths File photo: REUTERS Thailand on Monday (October 4) reported 9,930 new COVID-19 cases, 12,336 recoveries and 97 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233974-covid-19-thailand-reports-9930-new-coronavirus-cases-97-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Another Great Flood looming for Thailand? Experts weigh the risks Sukhothai province on October 1, 2021. (Photo by Sukhothai Public Relation Office) With the overflowing Chao Phraya flooding more provinces, Thais are worried their worst fears could soon be realized – a recurrence of the Great Flood of 2011, which claimed more than 600 lives and caused damage worth a whopping Bt1.44 trillion. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233976-another-great-flood-looming-for-thailand-experts-weigh-the-risks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Phuket marks 179 new COVID cases, four new deaths By The Phuket News PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 179 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 2) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 11,657. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233985-phuket-marks-179-new-covid-cases-four-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Udon police arrest Swiss expat who killed armed intruder at his home Picture: Daily News Police in Udon Thani in Thailand's north east have promised justice after a Thai man was killed by a Swiss pensioner at the foreigner's house. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233987-udon-police-arrest-swiss-expat-who-killed-armed-intruder-at-his-home/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Chonburi new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 drop to 594 with 1 new death By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 594 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 538 people recovered and were released from medical care 1 new death Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233988-chonburi-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-drop-to-594-with-1-new-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Patong still queues for food By The Phuket News The queue for food provided by Aland and Sunee through their Hot Meals for All project stretches back every day. Photo: Hot meals for All PHUKET: While tourism officials continue to tout the positive effects of the Phuket Sandbox tourism scheme, at last report claiming the project has helped to inject B2.6 billion into the economy, people in Patong continue to queue for food each day, with husband and wife Aland Tan and Sunee Koyoma continuing their efforts to help those who cannot afford to feed themselves. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233990-patong-still-queues-for-food/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hua Hin urged to crackdown on illegal hotels ahead of reopening file photo The former chief of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Tourism Authority of Thailand office told the Thai media that Hua Hin has a great future ahead. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233993-hua-hin-urged-to-crackdown-on-illegal-hotels-ahead-of-reopening/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Majority of Thai parents want children vaccinated so school can start file photo Manager reported on the latest public opinion poll by Suan Dusit University that asked 1,089 parents about vaccinating their 12-17 year old children against Covid-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233994-majority-of-thai-parents-want-children-vaccinated-so-school-can-start/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Voluntary inoculation of school students with Pfizer vaccine begins in Thailand Thailand’s mass voluntary Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination campaign, for students aged 12 to 18, began today (Monday October 4th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233998-voluntary-inoculation-of-school-students-with-pfizer-vaccine-begins-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Man trying to stab his wife allegedly kills his father-in-law who was trying to protect his daughter in the Pattaya area By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung – A 46-year-old man who was reportedly trying to stab his wife stabbed his father-in-law to death instead who was trying to protect his daughter in the greater Pattaya area last night (October 3rd). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233999-man-trying-to-stab-his-wife-allegedly-kills-his-father-in-law-who-was-trying-to-protect-his-daughter-in-the-pattaya-area/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Man escapes as car plunges into lake By Eakkapop Thongtub Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A 23-year-old man escaped from his car without injuries after it plunged into a tin mine lagoon in Koh Kaew yesterday afternoon (Oct 3). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234000-man-escapes-as-car-plunges-into-lake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 Thailand to target wealthy Indians to make up for absent Chinese tourists Picture: Bangkok Business News The deputy director of the Tourism Council of Thailand and deputy at the Thai-India Chamber of Commerce said that Thailand should make every effort to attract Indian tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234010-thailand-to-target-wealthy-indians-to-make-up-for-absent-chinese-tourists/ 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 "New Look Phuket" can attract ONE MILLION foreign tourists spending 60 BILLION baht: Prayuth File photo: Thai government Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is the latest in Thailand to big up the prospects of tourism this coming "high season". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234011-new-look-phuket-can-attract-one-million-foreign-tourists-spending-60-billion-baht-prayuth/ 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 "Shameful" couple having sex against sacred rubber tree caused storm devastation, say Chiang Mai locals Picture: Daily News Locals in Chiang Mai claim convinced that the gods wrought havoc on Chiang Mai after two people recorded themselves having sex up against a sacred rubber tree. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234013-shameful-couple-having-sex-against-sacred-rubber-tree-caused-storm-devastation-say-chiang-mai-locals/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Registrations for AstraZeneca booster shots for those with 2 Sinovac jabs open Thursday The COVID-19 vaccination site at Bang Sue Grand station in Bangkok has announced that they will start providing AstraZeneca booster shots, for those who were already vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac before July 31st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234014-registrations-for-astrazeneca-booster-shots-for-those-with-2-sinovac-jabs-open-thursday/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Bangkok Reinforces Floodwalls along Chao Phraya River By Suwit Rattiwan BANGKOK (NNT) - As Bangkok is getting ready to cope with runoffs from the North, communities near the banks of the Chao Phraya River are asked to prepare for possible overflow. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234016-bangkok-reinforces-floodwalls-along-chao-phraya-river/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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