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Ayutthaya’s Industrial Estates Learns Lessons Managing Floods

 

 

Thailand floods in 2011 have inundated more than 2,700 factories and 1,000 brand new Honda cars in Ayutthaya, but all five industrial cities there confirmed that they will not let this happen this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234555-ayutthaya’s-industrial-estates-learns-lessons-managing-floods/

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Heavy rain forecast for most parts of Thailand, 14 provinces warned of flash floods

 

 

People living in Thailand’s central, lower north-eastern, eastern and southern regions have been warned to brace for heavy rain in the next 24 hours, which may result in flash floods in some areas and overflowing rivers, due to the influence of a strong south-westerly monsoon looming over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand and an atmospheric depression in the central South China Sea, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234554-heavy-rain-forecast-for-most-parts-of-thailand-14-provinces-warned-of-flash-floods/

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54-year-old woman severely injured, nearly loses her hand after getting stuck in a coconut peeling machine in Chonburi

 

 

A 54-year-old woman has lost all five fingers on her right hand after she became stuck in a coconut peeling machine in Mueang Chonburi yesterday, October 6th, 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234522-54-year-old-woman-severely-injured-nearly-loses-her-hand-after-getting-stuck-in-a-coconut-peeling-machine-in-chonburi/

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Riverside restaurant makes waves in Thailand as flood dining goes viral

By Juarawee Kittisilpa

 

People eat food at a flooded restaurant, where patrons stand up from their tables every time the waves come in, on a river bank in Nonthaburi near Bangkok, Thailand, October 7, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

NONTHABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - Riverside restaurant owner Titiporn Jutimanon was convinced a bout of flooding in Thailand could be the end of a business already struggling from the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234570-riverside-restaurant-makes-waves-in thailand as-flood-dining-goes-viral/

 

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Prosecutors drop charges against former secretary of Khunying Potjaman in KTB case

 

 

In an about-face, the public prosecutors have decided not to pursue money laundering charges against the former secretary of Khunying Potjaman Na Pombejra, the ex-wife of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and her husband in connection with the 9 billion baht loan granted by the state-run Krung Thai Bank to the Krisda Mahanakorn real estate company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234571-prosecutors-drop-charges-against-former-secretary-of-khunying-potjaman-in-ktb-case/

 

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Liquor sales banned in Chanthaburi following resurgence of COVID-19

 

 

A ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks has been introduced in Thailand’s eastern province of Chanthaburi, from today (Thursday) until the end of the month, to contain the spread of COVID-19 infections, which are being blamed on social gatherings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234572-liquor-sales-banned-in-chanthaburi-following-resurgence-of-covid-19/

 

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‘Mix and Match’ of AstraZeneca then Pfizer vaccination proposed

 

A health worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer vaccine for the Covid-19 coronavirus for high school students at Prachaniwet Secondary School in Bangkok on October 4, 2021. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health will seek approval, from the immune enhancement against diseases subcommittee, for the Disease Control Department to use a combined AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine regimen for Thai people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234573-‘mix-and-match’-of-astrazeneca-then-pfizer-vaccination-proposed/

 

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Phuket to start vaccinating children

By The Phuket News

 

PPHO Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon today announced that the mass vaccination of children will begin tomorrow (Oct 8). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket health officers will start vaccinating children aged 12-18 years old with injections of the Pfizer vaccine from tomorrow (Oct 8), Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), has announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234574-phuket-to-start-vaccinating-children/

 

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Bangkok governor inspects water propelling boats in lower Chao Phraya River

By Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

   

BANGKOK, 7 October 2021 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is working with the Royal Thai Navy to set up and operate 12 water propelling boats that will speed up the rate of water release from the Chao Phraya River into the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234575-bangkok-governor-inspects-water-propelling-boats-in-lower-chao-phraya-river/

 

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Samui Plus attracts 38.7 million baht in two months

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand recorded 38.7 million baht of tourism spending from the Samui Plus Model after its debut in July as one of the country’s pilot plans to revive its battered tourism-reliant economy, the government said Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234576-samui-plus-attracts-387-million-baht-in-two-months/

 

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UK to accept proof of vaccination in Thailand for several major vaccine brands, including AstraZeneca

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand/UK - After months of regulatory red-tape tying up vaccines in Thailand being accepted as “fully vaccinated” in the UK, the rules are finally changing as of Monday, October 11th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234577-uk-to-accept-proof-of-vaccination-in-thailand-for-several-major-vaccine-brands-including-astrazeneca/

 

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Thailand removed from the UK “red list”, list reduced to only seven countries

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand/UK-According to the UK government, only seven countries will remain on the so-called “red list” that requires mandatory quarantine at a government quarantine center upon return and is a major deterrent to travel

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234578-thailand-removed-from-the-uk-“red-list”-list-reduced-to-only-seven-countries/

 

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UK eases travel rules for countries including Thailand

by Reuters

 

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LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Britain will scrap tough COVID-19 quarantine requirements for 47 destinations including South Africa and Thailand on Monday and make it easier for people to arrive from countries including India and Turkey in the latest relaxation of the rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234578-thailand-removed-from-the-uk-“red-list”-list-reduced-to-only-seven-countries/?do=findComment&comment=16880769

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 11,140 new coronavirus cases, 116 deaths

 

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Thailand on Friday ( October 8 ) reported 11,140 new COVID-19 cases, 9,933 recoveries and 116 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234591-covid-19-thailand-reports-11140-new-coronavirus-cases-116-deaths/

 

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Oct 7: Prachuap reports 126 new COVID-19 cases, 32 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Thursday (Oct 7) reported 126 new COVID-19 cases, 32 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234595-oct-7-prachuap-reports-126-new-covid-19-cases-32-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Doping-North Korea, Thailand, Indonesia ruled non-compliant by WADA

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks into the head office of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 9, 2015. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - North Korea, Thailand and Indonesia were declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday, making them ineligible to be awarded the right to host regional, continental or world championships during the suspension.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234600-doping-north-korea thailand-indonesia-ruled-non-compliant-by-wada/

 

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Chinese man arrested as raid on Bangkok warehouse nets 16 million baht in pirated shoes, shirts

 

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Thailand's Economic Crime Division police under the command of Pol Maj-Gen Phuthidech Bunkrapheu enacted a search warrant on business premises in Soi Sakaengam 39/2 in Bang Khun Thian, south western Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234602-chinese-man-arrested-as-raid-on-bangkok-warehouse-nets-16-million-baht-in-pirated-shoes-shirts/

 

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BluPort owner ploughs 100 million baht into mall to boost Hua Hin’s tourism recovery

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Former Deputy Prime Minister and owner of BluPort Hua Hin, Suwat Liptapanlop, has said he will invest 100 million baht into the shopping mall in order to help boost Hua Hin’s post pandemic recovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234604-bluport-owner-ploughs-100-million-baht-into-mall-to-boost-hua-hin’s-tourism-recovery/

 

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Phuket marks 158 new COVID cases, two more deaths

By The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 158 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 7) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 12,332.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234607-phuket-marks-158-new-covid-cases-two-more-deaths/

 

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Vaccines not lockdowns helping to reduce COVID-19 cases in Thailand

 

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Statements from the Ministry of Public Health yesterday reported by Daily News indicated that Thailand's vaccine rollout was continuing to gather pace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234608-vaccines-not-lockdowns-helping-to-reduce-covid-19-cases-in-thailand/

 

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Condo ownership by foreigners revealed: China tops, UK in third

 

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Channel 7 reported on the figures for purchase of real estate (mostly in the condo market) over the last three years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234609-condo-ownership-by-foreigners-revealed-china-tops-uk-in-third/

 

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Hua Hin’s proposed Nov 1 reopening to foreign tourists hits stumbling bloc

 

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The much anticipated reopening of holiday resorts Hua Hin and Cha - Am could be delayed yet again, according to Udom Srimahachota of the Thai Hoteliers' Association who has responsibility in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234610-hua-hin’s-proposed-nov-1-reopening-to-foreign-tourists-hits-stumbling-bloc/

 

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Koh Chang: Road bridge to the mainland moves a step closer

 

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Long anticipated plans to build a 10 kilometer road bridge from the mainland to Koh Chang in Trat province in eastern Thailand are likely to move a step closer if a second public forum on the matter gives the green light as anticipated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234615-koh-chang-road-bridge-to-the-mainland-moves-a-step-closer/

 

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Second raid at Pathum Thani gambling den - 44 arrested had "not learned their lesson"

 

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Daily News reported that a large contingent of regional, provincial and Lam Lukka police raided a gambling den in the Toy Market in Lam Lukka, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234616-second-raid-at-pathum-thani-gambling-den-44-arrested-had-not-learned-their-lesson/

 

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Thai netizens fierily debate Pfizer vaccine for students as anti-vaxxers emerge

 

 

The Thai hashtag #PfizerForStudents became the top-trending hashtag on Twitter in Thailand for two consecutive days, which resulted in a fiery debate on why some students, dubbed as the Thai version of the so-called “anti-vaxxers”, are refusing to be inoculated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234651-thai-netizens-fierily-debate-pfizer-vaccine-for-students-as-anti-vaxxers-emerge/

 

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Anutin pushes vaccines for Krabi reopening

By The Phuket News

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin speaks to the press in Krabi yesterday (Oct 7). Photo: PR Krabi

 

PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday announced that 500,000 doses of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines will be expedited to vaccinate local residents in Krabi to hasten the reopening of the province to tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234653-anutin-pushes-vaccines-for-krabi-reopening/

 

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Hacker who sold 600,000 customers' personal data arrested in Bangkok

 

 

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Thailand's Technical Crime Suppression Division or tech cops arrested a former employee of a well known company after a data breach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234654-hacker-who-sold-600000-customers-personal-data-arrested-in-bangkok/

 

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Flood warnings and alerts issued as Tropical Storm Lionrock reaches mainland South East Asia

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

Thai authorities are warning of possible flash floods and higher water levels as tropical storm Lionrock is due to hit Thailand this coming weekend, authorities said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234655-flood-warnings-and-alerts-issued-as-tropical-storm-lionrock-reaches-mainland-south-east-asia/

 

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Amazing Thailand: Covid roving robots to patrol Chaeng Wattana

 

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Visitors to the cavernous Government Complex on Chang Wattana Road in Bangkok - where foreigners mainly go to immigration - could get some Covid warnings from a new roving robot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234656-amazing-thailand-covid-roving-robots-to-patrol-chaeng-wattana/

 

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Thai health officials hint at reimposition of restrictions in Deep South

 

 

Lockdown restrictions will be reintroduced in Thailand’s four southern border provinces of Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, possibly in November or December, if the COVID-19 situation does not improve by then, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1234658-thai-health-officials-hint-at-reimposition-of-restrictions-in-deep-south/