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Thai civil court accepts lawsuit demanding revocation of Emergency Decree, compensation

 

 

The Thai Civil Court accepted a lawsuit today (Tuesday), against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five others, filed jointly by the anti-establishment Ratsadon group, the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw), a non-profit legal organization, and a feminist group, demanding the lifting of restrictions on free expressions and 4.5 million baht in compensation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234261-thai-civil-court-accepts-lawsuit-demanding-revocation-of-emergency-decree-compensation/

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Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection in Thailand: What to Know

 

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Nearly 22 years into the 21st century, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains the most infectious and deadly virus of this century. Not only among unvaccinated individuals but also there are quite a few fully vaccinated individuals getting COVID-19. While the unvaccinated are by far the most at risk of contracting and transmitting it, vaccinated people can develop symptoms and pass the virus onto others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234262-breakthrough-covid-19-infection-in-thailand-what-to-know/

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Hospitals in Nakhon Si Thammarat stop using China’s Lepu ATKs due to high error rate

 

 

The provincial health chief of Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat has ordered all state-run hospitals in the province to stop using the Chinese-made Lepu rapid antigen test kits (ATKs) due to a high percentage of inaccurate results.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234259-hospitals-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-stop-using-china’s-lepu-atks-due-to-high-error-rate/

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Cabinet endorses Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine donations from Iceland and Germany

By Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

   

BANGKOK, 5 October 2021 (NNT) - The Cabinet has endorsed Thailand’s reception of the donated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from Iceland and the donated AstraZeneca vaccine from Germany. The 100,000 doses from Iceland and 346,100 doses from Germany are expected to be delivered within this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234284-cabinet-endorses-pfizer-and-astrazeneca-vaccine-donations-from-iceland-and-germany/

 

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Bangkok warns households unprotected by riverbank barriers of overflow

By Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

   

BANGKOK, 5 October 2021 (NNT) - The water situation in Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi calls for the continued exercise of caution, especially from October 7 to 10 due to an increased amount of water flowing into the Chao Phraya River from the Ping, Yom and Nan rivers. Meanwhile, heavy rain is forecast for Thailand’s Southern Region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234285-bangkok-warns-households-unprotected-by-riverbank-barriers-of-overflow/

 

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Allegedly intoxicated Chinese driver with 7-year-old-boy escape injuries in Banglamung car crash during curfew

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – An allegedly intoxicated Chinese driver and his 7-year-old son have escaped injuries after their SUV collided with a pickup truck in Banglamung during curfew time Monday night (October 4th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234286-allegedly-intoxicated-chinese-driver-with-7-year-old-boy-escape-injuries-in-banglamung-car-crash-during-curfew/

 

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Fire destroys Si Racha home after homeowner reportedly leaves burning cigarette inside, neighbors attack the owner in anger

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Si Racha – A fire has destroyed a house in Si Racha earlier this week after the homeowner accidentally left a burning cigarette in the house, according to Chao Phraya firefighters. His relatives and neighbors, upon hearing about the incident, physically attacked the owner, blaming him for the damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234287-fire-destroys-si-racha-home-after-homeowner-reportedly-leaves-burning-cigarette-inside-neighbors-attack-the-owner-in-anger/

 

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Experts say SEA media freedom, viability and safety threatened during pandemic

October 5, 2021

 

 

COVID-19 has aggravated the issue of press freedom, media business viability and journalist safety around Southeast Asia, according to a panel of experts speaking during a webinar held Tuesday by the Public Media Alliance (PMA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234289-experts-say-sea-media-freedom-viability-and-safety-threatened-during-pandemic/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 9,866 new coronavirus cases, 102 deaths

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (October 6) reported 9,866 new COVID-19 cases, 10,115 recoveries and 102 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234301-covid-19 thailand-reports-9866-new-coronavirus-cases-102-deaths/

 

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Phuket marks 175 new COVID cases, no new deaths

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 175 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 5) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 12,009.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234309-phuket-marks-175-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/

 

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Senior minister wants to see E-cigarettes legalized in Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

E-cigarettes could become legal in Thailand if a senior cabinet minster gets his way.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234313-senior-minister-wants-to-see-e-cigarettes-legalized-in-thailand/

 

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Oct 5: Prachuap reports 67 new COVID-19 cases, 6 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Tuesday (Oct 5) reported 67 new COVID-19 cases, 6 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234315-oct-5-prachuap-reports-67-new-covid-19-cases-6-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Why herd immunity could be an impossible goal for Thailand

 

 

With some 56 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered so far, Thailand has made considerable progress in protecting its population of 70 million. However, Thais should take note that a high vaccination rate does not guarantee herd immunity – as shown by the recent spike in infections overseas. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234318-why-herd-immunity-could-be-an-impossible-goal-for-thailand/

 

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Thai cabinet approves six new special economic zones in EEC for future industries

 

 

The Thai cabinet has approved the establishment of six special economic promotion zones in the Easter Economic Corridor (EEC) in eastern Thailand, with the aim of attracting investments of over 300 billion baht in future industries, such as modern automotive production, smart electronics, logistics, aviation, agriculture and biological technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234322-thai-cabinet-approves-six-new-special-economic-zones-in-eec-for-future-industries/

 

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival gets underway

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: Radio Thailand Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival got underway yesterday afternoon (Oct 5) as every shrine taking part in the festival this year held the traditional ceremony to raise the Go Teng poles, welcoming the Jade Emperor and the Nine Emperor Gods to descend from the heavens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234325-phuket-vegetarian-festival-gets-underway/

 

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Chonburi new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 rise to 601 with 7 new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

 

Highlights:

601 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

717 people recovered and were released from medical care

7 new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234327-chonburi-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-rise-to-601-with-7-new-deaths/

 

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Provincial governors in Thailand told to continue strict measures to stop Covid-19

 

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Thailand's provincial governors and local leaders have been told to obey the latest order on Covid-19 issued by the PM Prayuth Chan-ocha - #15 effective from last Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234328-provincial-governors-in-thailand-told-to-continue-strict-measures-to-stop-covid-19/

 

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Need a driving licence in Thailand? Queue system now up and running for new applications

 

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The head of the Department of Land Transport Jirut Wisanjit has ordered that all DLT offices nationwide now handle applications for new driving licences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234329-need-a-driving-licence-in-thailand-queue-system-now-up-and-running-for-new-applications/

 

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Parents seek foundation's help after soi dog almost rips out 2 year old's eye

 

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A mother and father went to seek the help of Paveena Hongsakul at the foundation that bears her name yesterday, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234330-parents-seek-foundations-help-after-soi-dog-almost-rips-out-2-year-olds-eye/

 

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Mahouts appeal for help as "unemployed elephants" on their last legs

 

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INN reported that an online Twitter Space conference call was made between desperate mahouts nationwide and Pheu Thai party representatives yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234331-mahouts-appeal-for-help-as-unemployed-elephants-on-their-last-legs/

 

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B3,000 Handouts Mulled for Thai Employees

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 6 (TNA) – The cabinet resolved to hand out 3,000 baht to each worker per month for three months to help maintain employment at small and medium-sized enterprises.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234339-b3000-handouts-mulled-for-thai-employees/

 

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Alert security staff at Central foil gold shop robber - he needed money for the rent

 

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Muang Chiang Rai police had little to do when they received a call about a robbery from the Yaowarat Krung Thep gold shop in Central Plaza, Chiang Rai in northern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234340-alert-security-staff-at-central-foil-gold-shop-robber-he-needed-money-for-the-rent/v

 

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MoPH officials visit southern provinces after spike in Covid-19 cases

 

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Dr Kiatphoom Wongjarit led a delegation of Ministry of Public Health officials to Yala and Pattani yesterday in the far south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234341-moph-officials-visit-southern-provinces-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases/

 

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Nearly 50 illegal Myanmar workers rounded up in two busts in Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

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Pol Col Sutthiponjg Putthipong, chief of immigration in Prachuap Khiri Khan in the upper south of Thailand gave details about the latest arrests of illegal migrants from Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234342-nearly-50-illegal-myanmar-workers-rounded-up-in-two-busts-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Death of trespasser: Swiss man's Thai wife was having affair with victim, say family

 

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Further lurid details have emerged in the case of Rudolf J.R. , 63, the Swiss pensioner who attacked and killed an intruder at his home who was armed with a gun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234346-death-of-trespasser-swiss-mans-thai-wife-was-having-affair-with-victim-say-family/

 

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Life in Thailand getting back to normal – but only if you are vaccinated

 

BTS train station in Bangkok on October 4, 2021. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

 

If you haven’t had your COVID-19 jab yet, then your life in Thailand may be very different from those who have already been vaccinated. This is because of new “COVID-Free Setting” rules that bar unvaccinated people from accessing certain services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234347-life-in-thailand-getting-back-to-normal-–-but-only-if-you-are-vaccinated/

 

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Thailand to import 200,000 courses of Molnupiravir anti-viral drug from USA

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health is to seek approval from the Thai cabinet for the procurement of 200,000 courses of the Molnupiravir oral anti-viral medicine, using money from the Central Fund, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234348-thailand-to-import-200000-courses-of-molnupiravir-anti-viral-drug-from-usa/

 

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Temples underwater as floods hit historic Thai city

 

A lying Buddha statue is seen during the flood at a Temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand, October 6, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Several temples in Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234365-temples-underwater-as-floods-hit-historic-thai-city/

 

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Rescue workers try to save hundreds of pigs from drowning in flood water

 

 

Many pigs have drowned while some were saved by rescue workers after water from the swollen Chi River swept into riverside pig farms in Phra Yuen district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Khon Kaen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234366-rescue-workers-try-to-save-hundreds-of-pigs-from-drowning-in-flood-water/

 

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Fuel Consumption in Thailand Sees Plunge of 4.4% in First Eight Months

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the Department of Energy Business, fuel consumption in Thailand took a plunge of 4.4% in the first eight months of 2021 to a daily average of 131 million liters, compared to a daily average of 137 million liters last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234367-fuel-consumption-in-thailand-sees-plunge-of-44-in-first-eight-months/