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Wan Org Pansa brings alcohol ban

By The Phuket News

 

The reminder issued by the Ministry of Public Health.

 

PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a reminder that the sale of alcohol is banned throughout the country today (Oct 21) as the nation observes the Wan Org Pansa Buddhist holy day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236297-wan-org-pansa-brings-alcohol-ban/

 

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Mobile app offers free on-site repairs by vocational students

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

PATHUM THANI (NNT) - The Ministry of Education has launched the “Chang Achiwa” mobile application to facilitate free, on-site repair of appliances and machinery by vocational students from Fix It Centers nationwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236298-mobile-app-offers-free-on-site-repairs-by-vocational-students/

 

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DPM Prawit in Kanchanaburi to follow water situation

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

KANCHANABURI (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon has inspected the water situation in Kanchanaburi and water management work at Mae Klong Dam and Srinagarindra Dam, assigning agencies to increase collaboration on handling forest runoffs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236299-dpm-prawit-in-kanchanaburi-to-follow-water-situation/

 

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COVID-19 pill may revive old, bitter debate

 

An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP. (Photo by Merck & Co Inc/Handout via REUTERS)

 

Common sense, whether it’s humanitarian or economic, dictates that if the world has found a drug that can make the coronavirus a lot less scary, the treatment should be made available to everyone as soon, as cheap and as equitable as possible. Good news is that the world is probably on the verge of finding such a drug, but that common sense could be severely tested.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236322-covid-19-pill-may-revive-old-bitter-debate/

 

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Three markets in Chiang Mai locked down for three days of disinfection

 

 

Chiang Mai’s adjacent Waroros, Ton Lamyai and flower markets have been closed down for three days, starting today (Thursday), for disinfection, while surrounding areas have been placed under maximum watch for 14 days after 37 people, mostly traders, were found to be infected with COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236323-three-markets-in-chiang-mai-locked-down-for-three-days-of-disinfection/

 

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Another storm to hit Thailand late next week, heavy rain forecast

 

A motorist rides a scooter along a flooded road after heavy rain in Bangkok on March 9, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

 

People living in Thailand’s eastern, lower central, and upper southern regions are advised to brace for heavy rain next Friday and Saturday when an atmospheric depression is expected to make landfall near Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City next Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236324-another-storm-to-hit-thailand-late-next-week-heavy-rain-forecast/

 

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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/1236325-isaan-voters-once-again-hold-keys-to-political-power-in-thailand/

 

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Thai central bank eases mortgage rules to support property sector

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank has further eased rules on mortgages to boost a key property sector struggling from the impacts of the pandemic, officials said on Thursday, sending property shares higher.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236330-thai-central-bank-eases-mortgage-rules-to-support-property-sector/

 

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500,000 doses of vaccines to be sent to southern Thai provinces as COVID-19 infections surge

 

 

An additional half million doses of vaccines will be sent to Thailand’s four southern border provinces, in addition to the 500,000 sent previously, to help contain the spread of COVID-19 as new infections continue to surge, said Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department, today (Thursday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236350-500000-doses-of-vaccines-to-be-sent-to-southern-thai-provinces-as-covid-19-infections-surge/

 

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Embassy of Israel donates and hands over survival bags to flood victims in Nakorn Ratchasima

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today (October 21, 2021), a delegation from the Israeli Embassy, led by Charg d’Affaires a.i. Ms. Orna Sagiv, visited northeastern Nakhon Ratchasima province which suffers high-level flooding influenced by a recent tropical storm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236351-embassy-of-israel-donates-and-hands-over-survival-bags-to-flood-victims-in-nakorn-ratchasima/

 

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Buddhists nationwide make alms at end of Rains Retreat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today marks the end of Buddhist Lent, and people of the Buddhist faith were giving alms and visiting temples in observance of Ok Phansa Day. However, activities were subdued compared to past years because of the COVID-19 situation and floods that were affecting many areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236352-buddhists-nationwide-make-alms-at-end-of-rains-retreat/

 

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Air emissions of PM2.5 dust particle reach unhealthy levels in many parts of Thailand, according to IQAir

 

 

Air emissions of PM2.5 dust particles have exceeded the standard in many areas across the country, reaching an unhealthy level that could potentially cause long-term health issues, according to the real-time record at around 6:00 AM. today, October 21st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236353-air-emissions-of-pm25-dust-particle-reach-unhealthy-levels-in-many-parts-of-thailand-according-to-iqair/

 

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Thai Prime Minister to consider full details of country reopening plan at CCSA general meeting on Friday

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, as the director of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Committee, is preparing to consider full details of the country reopening plan as proposed by the CCSA sub-panel committee by tomorrow, October 22nd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236358-thai-prime-minister-to-consider-full-details-of-country-reopening-plan-at-ccsa-general-meeting-on-friday/

 

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Phuket “sandbox” model adapted for Bangkok’s international airports

 

 

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Muaeng international airports have adapted Phuket’s “sandbox’ model in the management and processing of arriving foreign tourists. Disembarkation to leaving the airports will take roughly 25 minutes, according to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236359-phuket-“sandbox”-model-adapted-for-bangkok’s-international-airports/

 

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