webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Thailand prepares airports for quarantine-free travellers Immigration police officers are seen during a readiness inspection in preparation for the country's reopening on November 1, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai government officials on Wednesday inspected the readiness of the country's airports to welcome quarantine-free travellers, due to return next month after almost two years of strict COVID-19 rules that halted vital tourism. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236231-thailand prepares-airports-for-quarantine-free-travellers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 ‘Winter Is Coming’ – Thailand’s cold season to begin next week Thailand is expected to enter the cold season next week and the periods of chilly weather will last longer, 5 to 7 days at a time instead of just 3 or 5 days as in previous years, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236185-‘winter-is-coming’-–-thailand’s-cold-season-to-begin-next-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Court rules suspect in Nakhon Sawan police custody died of deliberate suffocation The Nakhon Sawan provincial court ruled today (Wednesday) that the drug suspect, who was seen in video footage with his head covered by plastic bags while in police custody at Muang district’s police station, died of suffocation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236212-court-rules-suspect-in-nakhon-sawan-police-custody-died-of-deliberate-suffocation/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 235 people, including minors, arrested at “restaurant” in Khon Kaen for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules A total of 235 customers, including nine juveniles, were captured at a local establishment in the Mueng district of Khon Kaen province in the early hours of this morning, October 20th, for allegedly illegally gathering and drinking alcohol which violates the provincial orders to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236215-235-people-including-minors-arrested-at-“restaurant”-in-khon-kaen-for-allegedly-breaking-covid-19-rules-drinking-alcohol-partying-illegally/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Thailand sets out seven conditions for foreign arrivals without quarantine From November 1st, foreign tourists arriving in Thailand, without being required to enter quarantine, must meet seven conditions, according to the Bureau of Risk Communication and Health Behavior Promotion of the Disease Control Department, Wednesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236233-thailand-sets-out-seven-conditions-for-foreign-arrivals-without-quarantine/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Talks held to ease motorists’ burden as tolls on Sirat Outer ring road to rise from Dec 15 The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is trying to negotiate, with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company (BEM), the concessionaire for the Sirat outer ring road expressway, an easing of the burden on motorist from the December 15th rise in tolls, as stipulated in the concession agreement. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236234-talks-held-to-ease-motorists’-burden-as-tolls-on-sirat-outer-ring-road-to-rise-from-dec-15/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Asian Tour’s Phuket Series praised for inspiring tourism confidence By The Phuket News The Asian Tour’s Phuket Series has been praised for attracting high-profile stars and highlighting Phuket’s ability to host international sporting events. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Two Asian Tour golf tournaments to be played in Phuket in November and December have been praised for inspiring confidence in Phuket’s tourism and hoped to bring a welcome boost to the island’s economy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236235-asian-tour’s-phuket-series-praised-for-inspiring-tourism-confidence/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Wichit Na Ranong steps in over Soi Paniang wastewater By The Phuket News Wichit Na Ranong yesterday agreed for Rassada officials to use private land to build a water quality centre to monitor wastewater levels in the canal flowing in the Soi Paniang area. Photo: Rassada OrBorTor PHUKET: Wichit Na Ranong, often referred to as the ‘Father of Phuket Tourism’, has offered Rassada Municipality use of private land to help monitor wastewater levels flowing into the Soi Paniang area, which for years has raised serious health concerns over the foul stench emanating from the canal that feeds into Samkong on the north side of Phuket Town. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236236-wichit-na-ranong-steps-in-over-soi-paniang-wastewater/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 Five senior police repositioned after raids find venues selling alcohol, breaking Covid-19 rules, and operating illegally in Bangkok, Thai Police vow further nightlife crackdowns By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – Five senior police officials from the Lumpini Police Station were ordered repositioned by the Royal Thai Police on Sunday, October 17th, after allegedly neglecting the illegal sales of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant in downtown Bangkok that was raided on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236238-five-senior-police-repositioned-after-raids-find-venues-selling-alcohol-breaking-covid-19-rules-and-operating-illegally-in-bangkok-thai-police-vow-further-nightlife-crackdowns/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 4th Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf to tee off at Black Mountain By Adam Judd The fourth leg of the Bt3 million Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf will tee off at the Black Mountain Golf and Resort between November 16-19 in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236241-4th-thailand-mixed-hosted-by-trustgolf-to-tee-off-at-black-mountain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Statement on the Visit of Counselor Derek Chollet to Thailand State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs Kin Moi and an interagency delegation visited the Kingdom of Thailand Oct. 18-19 for strategic discussions with senior Royal Thai Government officials and civil society leaders. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236242-statement-on-the-visit-of-counselor-derek-chollet-to-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thailand reports 9,727 new COVID-19 cases, 73 deaths File photo: REUTERS Thailand on Thursday (October 21) reported 9,727 new COVID-19 cases, 10,075 recoveries and 73 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236254-thailand-reports-9727-new-covid-19-cases-73-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Woman arrested in Minburi over alleged 5 million baht Facebook/Line hack Naew Na reported that police from the Economic Crime Division armed with a warrant arrested a 21 year old Thai woman for fraud after she hacked Facebook and Line accounts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236262-woman-arrested-in-minburi-over-alleged-5-million-baht-facebookline-hack/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Ministries say some schools to reopen November 1st The education and health ministries said they are ready to open schools for onsite learning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236272-ministries-say-some-schools-to-reopen-november-1st / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket ‒ Hat Yai flights By The Phuket News Photo: Bangkok Airways PHUKET: Bangkok Airways will resume its direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai from Oct 31. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236277-bangkok-airways-to-resume-phuket-‒-hat-yai-flights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Emotions run high at temple after eight year old boy is horrifically attacked by cruel stepfather Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on a horrific case of abuse in a Thai family in Saraburi in central Thailand perpetrated by a cruel stepfather. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236278-emotions-run-high-at-temple-after-eight-year-old-boy-is-horrifically-attacked-by-cruel-stepfather/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Police say they have evidence aplenty against woman who allegedly cut painter's rope Picture: Daily News Daily News continued to report on the case of two painters who were rescued at a Pak Kret condominium by a British man and his Thai wife. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236279-police-say-they-have-evidence-aplenty-against-woman-who-allegedly-cut-painters-rope/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Buriram police issue arrest warrant for libel against MP - but they won't say who instigated the charge Picture: Daily News An arrest warrant for computer crime and libel has been issued against the founder of the Thai Civilized political party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236280-buriram-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-libel-against-mp-but-they-wont-say-who-instigated-the-charge/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Phuket marks 140 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 140 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 20) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,317. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236281-phuket-marks-140-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Kanchanaburi Province hit by flash floods By Tanakorn Sangiam KANCHANABURI (NNT) - Four districts of Kanchanaburi province have been severely hit by flash floods, prompting evacuation in many areas. Army units have been deployed to help communities move their belongings and pets to a safe place. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236282-kanchanaburi-province-hit-by-flash-floods/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thi Lo Su waterfall surveyed ahead of planned reopening By Namo Vananupong TAK (NNT) - Officials responsible for Thi Lo Su Waterfall in Tak province have surveyed the condition of the wider area around the waterfall to prepare for its reopening to tourists in the upcoming cold season, and collected garbage that had been swept in by recent floods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236283-thi-lo-su-waterfall-surveyed-ahead-of-planned-reopening/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 Hua Hin Recharge chief expresses confidence in health measures ahead of November 1st reopening The head of Hua Hin's reopening - called Hua Hin Recharge - said he was confident that Covid clusters in the holiday city were under control. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236284-hua-hin-recharge-chief-expresses-confidence-in-health-measures-ahead-of-november-1st-reopening/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thieves 'wai' the shrine at a temple before committing robbery Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that two well dressed thieves were caught on CCTV showing respect to "Jao Mae Takhian" at a temple by wai-ing - before they tried to force open a collection box and steal money. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236286-thieves-wai-the-shrine-at-a-temple-before-committing-robbery/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 Bangkok mall survey: Twelve fail Covid-19 protocols test Thai PBS reported that the health authorities in Bangkok had surveyed 15 malls in Bangkok and the surrounding areas for their Covid-19 protocols. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236287-bangkok-mall-survey-twelve-fail-covid-19-protocols-test/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Who opened the floodgates? Police investigation underway in Pathum Thani Picture: Daily News Officials were scurrying for answers after someone opened floodgates at Klong Bang Na that almost caused flooding in Pathum Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236288-who-opened-the-floodgates-police-investigation-underway-in-pathum-thani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Dental clinics urged to adopt COVID-Free Setting as patient number declines By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to fewer patients visiting their dentists out of infection concerns. The Department of Health is recommending dental clinics adopt the COVID-Free Setting guideline to boost patients’ confidence. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236290-dental-clinics-urged-to-adopt-covid-free-setting-as-patient-number-declines/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Isaan voters once again hold keys to political power in Thailand (Photo by Thai PBS) Major political parties are setting their sights on the Northeast as local elections loom, paving the way for a national vote expected next year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236291-isaan-voters-once-again-hold-keys-to-political-power-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Kevin Moss, founder of Phuket Immigration Volunteers, passes away By The Phuket News Kevin Moss happy to help, pictured here at Phuket Immigration in 2011. Photo: The Phuket News / file PHUKET: Kevin Moss, the British expat who founded the Phuket Immigration Volunteers and a regular at Patong Police Station with the Region 8 Police Volunteers, has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236292-kevin-moss-founder-of-phuket-immigration-volunteers-passes-away/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Revealed: Behind the scenes footage of action movie Fast and Furious 9 filmed in Thailand Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on two minute long clips of behind the scenes spoilers from the movie Fast and Furious 9. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236293-revealed-behind-the-scenes-footage-of-action-movie-fast-and-furious-9-filmed-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thailand using prisoners to make unproven herbal medicine for Covid-19 By Natcha Patanasophon Remand facilities across the country are using prisoners to produce herbal medicine that allegedly helps fight against Covid-19 symptoms, an official said on Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236296-thailand-using-prisoners-to-make-unproven-herbal-medicine-for-covid-19/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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