webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Thailand in talks with Merck for 200,000 courses of pill for COVID-19 treatment FILE PHOTO: An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill called molnupiravir being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters May 17, 2021. Merck & Co Inc/Handout via REUTERS BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's government is in talks with U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co to purchase 200,000 courses of the company's experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 treatment, a Thai official said on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234036-thailand-in-talks-with-merck-for-200000-courses-of-pill-for-covid-19-treatment/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hospitals to Receive Partial Moderna Vaccine Delivery BANGKOK (TNA) – Hospitals will receive the partial delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna in the fourth quarter of this year and they will equally have 40% of their order. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234083-hospitals-to-receive-partial-moderna-vaccine-delivery/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Pandora Papers expose world leaders’ offshore entities, Thai tycoon families among listed More than a dozen heads of state and government, from Jordan to Azerbaijan, Kenya and the Czech Republic, have used offshore tax havens to hide assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a far-reaching new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234042-pandora-papers-expose-world-leaders’-offshore-entities-thai-tycoon-families-among-listed/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp hit by outage: tracker Facebook outage reports on Downdetector. (Photo by Tulip Naksompop Blauw) Major social media services including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were hit by a massive outage on Monday, tracking sites showed, impacting potentially tens of millions of users. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234126-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-hit-by-outage-tracker/ 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 Sacked cop ‘Joe Ferrari’ involved in seizure of 410 smuggled high-end cars The dismissed former police superintendent in Nakhon Sawan province, Pol Col Thitisan Utthanaphol, had been involved in the seizure of 410 luxurious cars smuggled through into Thailand from Singapore and Malaysia during his service, with 270 of them reported to have been stolen abroad, according to Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Suchart Thiraswasdi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234127-sacked-cop-‘joe-ferrari’-involved-in-seizure-of-410-smuggled-high-end-cars/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 American suspect who allegedly raped masseuse in Khon Kaen has extended detention sought, investigators oppose bail at this time By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Siamrath Khon Kaen – An American suspect originally from Colorado who was under Thai police custody for allegedly raping and assaulting a masseuse in late September has reportedly confessed to all allegations to Khon Kaen police today, October 4th, and investigators are opposed to any bail at this point of the investigation, believing the suspect would be a flight risk. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234129-american-suspect-who-allegedly-raped-masseuse-in-khon-kaen-has-extended-detention-sought-investigators-oppose-bail-at-this-time/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Father and 7-year-old son die, while mother and daughter seriously injured after two-truck collision in Ban Bueng By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Kom Khao Tua Thai Ban Bueng – A father and his 7-year-old son died while a mother and a d Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234130-father-and-7-year-old-son-die-while-mother-and-daughter-seriously-injured-after-two-truck-collision-in-ban-bueng/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 PM Accepts Anti-COVID Drug from Germany BANGKOK (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha received anti-COVID drugs donated by the German government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234131-pm-accepts-anti-covid-drug-from-germany/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 5,696 households hit by floods in Ayutthaya, victims still waiting for help By Natcha Patanasophon At least 15,696 households have been hit by flooding in Ayutthaya province, officials told Thai Enquirer on Monday, as victims in hard to reach areas still wait for government support. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234132-5696-households-hit-by-floods-in-ayutthaya-victims-still-waiting-for-help/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thailand reports 9,869 new COVID-19 cases, 92 deaths File photo: REUTERS Thailand on Tuesday (October 5) reported 9,869 new COVID-19 cases, 11,152 recoveries and 92 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234148-thailand-reports-9869-new-covid-19-cases-92-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thailand to introduce 500 baht tourist entry fee from Jan 1st Picture: Bangkok Business News Every man, woman and child who enters Thailand from January 1st will have to pay 500 baht for the privilege. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234149-thailand-to-introduce-500-baht-tourist-entry-fee-from-jan-1st/ 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Full force of the law to be used against Khon Kaen masseuse rapist File photo. Credit; Khon Kaen Link A delegation of public prosecutors visited the Thai masseuse allegedly raped by an American man as she started to recover in a Khon Kaen hospital yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234158-full-force-of-the-law-to-be-used-against-khon-kaen-masseuse-rapist/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Phuket marks 177 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 177 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 4) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 11,834. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234159-phuket-marks-177-new-covid-cases-three-more-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 Lucrative opportunities for Thailand in the alternative protein market Soya based burger. (Photo by Tscherning) Not so long ago, the idea of a fast-food chain famous for its “finger-licking good” fried chicken adding plant-based meat to its menu would have raised more than a few eyebrows. But that’s exactly what happened last month and the concept has proved so popular that it looks likely to continue in the future. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234160-lucrative-opportunities-for-thailand-in-the-alternative-protein-market/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 Opinion: Prayut’s “Livestock Sandbox” nothing but lame attempt to garner local popularity By Panithan Onthaworn This week Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha introduced a “Livestock Sandbox” scheme for Thai farmers to curb the spread of animal diseases among livestock such as cattle, buffaloes, and pigs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234163-opinion-prayut’s-“livestock-sandbox”-nothing-but-lame-attempt-to-garner-local-popularity/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Five years on Thai police arrest owner of Nataree massage parlor - he'll face human trafficking and money laundering charge Picture: Sanook A press conference announced the arrest in Bangkok Noi of the former owner of the Nataree massage parlor in Rachadaphisek, Prasert Sukkhee. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234169-five-years-on-thai-police-arrest-owner-of-nataree-massage-parlor-hell-face-human-trafficking-and-money-laundering-charge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Bar owner arrested for selling alcohol after 10pm By The Phuket News Images: Phuket City Police PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a bar owner on the outskirts of Phuket Town for breach of the provincial order regulating the opening of places at risk of spreading COVID-19 after he was caught selling alcohol after 10pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234171-bar-owner-arrested-for-selling-alcohol-after-10pm/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 Tourism push targets ‘visa on arrival’ tourists By The Phuket News The notice posted by Phuket officials last night (Oct 4). Image: PR Phuket PHUKET: Phuket officials have announced that people wanting to enter Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme may now do so under Visa on Arrival (VOA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234174-tourism-push-targets-‘visa-on-arrival’-tourists/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 "Rubber Tree Road" sex couple arrested in Phayao - press conference today Picture: Sanook A couple who filmed themselves having sex under a "Yang Khao" rubber tree have been arrested in Phayao in northern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234177-rubber-tree-road-sex-couple-arrested-in-phayao-press-conference-today/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Water runoff and landslide warning issued for Phetchaburi, Prachuap, Chumphon and Ranong file photo Daily News reported that the Facebook page of the National Water Command issued warning number 18 about the danger of runoff and landslides in many areas of the upper south and south of Thailand from tomorrow until Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234179-water-runoff-and-landslide-warning-issued-for-phetchaburi-prachuap-chumphon-and-ranong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thai AMLO Awards Freeland for Help on Major Wildlife Trafficking Case Asset Seizure Sets New Bar for Targeting Wildlife Criminals Chief of Thailand's Financial Intelligence Unit Awards Freeland for Help on Hydra Case (Bangkok) On September 30, 2021, Police Major General Piyapun Pingmuang, Secretary General of Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Organization (AMLO), awarded Freeland with an official plaque of recognition and appreciation for its critical support of a multi-year, multi-country case against an international wildlife trafficking syndicate, which resulted in over 330 million baht in assets being frozen and seized. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234186-thai-amlo-awards-freeland-for-help-on-major-wildlife-trafficking-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Customer at hydraulics shop killed after pick-up driver mistakes accelerator for the brake Picture: Sanook Phrapradaeng police were called after an incident at a hydraulics supplies shop on Suksawat Road on Saturday evening, reported Sanook. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234189-customer-at-hydraulics-shop-killed-after-pick-up-driver-mistakes-accelerator-for-the-brake/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Wheelie "big biker" comes a cropper as Suwat's "Smart Safety Zone" comes up trumps! Picture: Daily News RTP chief Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk's new Smart Safety Zone 4.0 has claimed its first arrest. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234191-wheelie-big-biker-comes-a-cropper-as-suwats-smart-safety-zone-comes-up-trumps/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 PM: No cabinet reshuffle underway By Thammarat Thadaphrom BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has addressed rumors of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle, asserting that no reshuffles are planned at the moment. Similarly, Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has indicated there are no impending Cabinet reshuffles or adjustments within the ranks of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234192-pm-no-cabinet-reshuffle-underway/https://aseannow.com/topic/1234192-pm-no-cabinet-reshuffle-underway/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Chonburi new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 drop to 555 with 5 new deaths By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 555 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 633 people recovered and were released from medical care 5 new deaths Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234201-chonburi-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-drop-to-555-with-5-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 Hua Hin airport – a lifestyle destination hub for the region By Hua Hin Today Hua Hin Airport There have been several talks over the past few months about future developments for the airport of Hua Hin. The main topic is to position Hua Hin airport as an international airport, an initiative proposed by Hua Hin Airport and Phoenix Group, led by John Laroche and supported by the local authorities, the airport management, Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234204-hua-hin-airport-–-a-lifestyle-destination-hub-for-the-region/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 New narcotics bureau chief announces drugs haul and arrests Picture: Daily News Daily News made much of the first press conference of the new chief of the Police Bureau of Narcotics who announced the resolution of two cases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234208-new-narcotics-bureau-chief-announces-drugs-haul-and-arrests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Hashtags about Facebook, Instagram outage top trending in Thailand Hashtags about the outage of Facebook and Instagram last night were top-trending on Twitter in Thailand shortly after the social media giant became inaccessible. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234214-hashtags-about-facebook-instagram-outage-top-trending-in-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Golf-Asian Tour set to resume after 18 months file photo: REUTERS (Reuters) - The Asian Tour is set to return from an 18-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic after the golf circuit said on Tuesday it will stage two tournaments in Thailand before the end of the year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234219-golf-asian-tour-set-to-resume-after-18-months/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thai Sept CPI beats forecast as state subsidies end FILE PHOTO: Employees of Tesco Lotus shop online wearing protective face masks prepare customers orders during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a Tesco Lotus supermarket in Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose more than expected in September as government utility subsidies ended and energy prices increased, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234237-thai-sept-cpi-beats-forecast-as-state-subsidies-end/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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