Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries, PM says

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: Hotel drivers wait for passengers at the airport, as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists, allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to visit the resort island without quarantine, in Phuket, Thailand July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

(Reuters) - Thailand will allow visitors from 46 countries vaccinated against COVID-19 to forgo quarantine from next month, up from 10 previously announced, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236371-thailand to-allow-quarantine-free-travel-from-46-countries-pm-says/

 

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/

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/

Diesel price to be maintained at 30 baht per liter

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s energy policy administration council has approved a proposal to subsidize the pricing of diesel in order to maintain the retail price at 30 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236374-diesel-price-to-be-maintained-at-30-baht-per-liter/

 

Alibaba Cloud targets Thailand for new data centre development

Comes as the company reveals details about its new in-house processor design for use in its data centres.

Leon Spencer (Channel Asia)

 

Selina Yuan (Alibaba Cloud)

Credit: Alibaba Cloud

 

Chinese cloud vendor Alibaba Cloud has revealed plans to build a new data centre in Thailand, with news of the development coming as the company unveils details about its new in-house processor design for use in its data centres.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236375-alibaba-cloud-targets-thailand-for-new-data-centre-development/

 

Thailand's auto production down 6.43 pct in September

Source: Xinhua|Editor: huaxia

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's auto producers churned out 140,038 vehicles in September, down 6.43 percent from a year earlier, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236377-thailands-auto-production-down-643-pct-in-september/

 

Reopening Thailand for MICE

By Kristin Mariano

TD Editor

 

 

The Center of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Thailand’s government’s body overseeing disease control measures and COVID-19 policies, has approved TCEB’s proposal to allow MICE events to be held under “COVID Free Setting” protocols, effective October 16. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236378-reopening-thailand-for-mice/

 

Mother still seeking justice for her son after 7 years

By Hua Hin Today

 

Mother still seeking justice for her son after 7 years

 

60 year old Mrs Jaree Chinphong, a pork butcher at Hua Hin fresh market, is complaining that her son still hasn’t received justice more than 7 years after he was seriously injured after being arrested by Hua Hin police for drug trafficking in January 2015. She has filed a complaint with ‘Mr Decha’, who is a famed lawyer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236379-mother-still-seeking-justice-for-her-son-after-7-years/

 

Pheu Thai Party deputy leader proposed Thaksin’s former wife as lead candidate for Prime Minister

 

At a video link during a birthday party recently, a deputy leader of Pheu Thai, Kriang Kultinant, in conversation with Thaksin Shinawatra (left), put forward Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra (right), the former wife of the ex-premier, as the party’s potential prime ministerial candidate for the next General Election. Mr Thaksin appeared to discourage the idea suggesting that a more enthusiastic and younger person was required for the role. A video clip of the interaction is being taken by Palang Pracharat Party MP, Sira Jenjaka (centre), to the Election Commission with a complaint under Section 92 of the political parties act claiming that Mr Thaksin is a dominant influence on the party and that consequently, it should be disbanded.

 

The government’s top legal expert, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, has dismissed the significance of the video conversation as mere political discourse despite efforts by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, MP Sira Jenjaka, to have the matter brought before the Election Commission for review.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236380-pheu-thai-party-deputy-leader-proposed-thaksin’s-former-wife-as-lead-candidate-for-prime-minister/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 9,810 new coronavirus cases, 66 deaths

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Friday (October 22) reported 9,810 new COVID-19 cases, 10,513 recoveries and 66 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236395-covid-19-thailand-reports-9810-new-coronavirus-cases-66-deaths/

 

Firebrand Chuwit says GI’s in Vietnam war left "legacy of sex culture" in Thailand

 

File photo: Daily News

 

Firebrand former politician and TV presenter Chuwit Kamolwisit went online - apropos of nothing - to give the Thai public the benefit of his years of experience in Thailand's huge sex industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236397-firebrand-chuwit-says-gi’s-in-vietnam-war-left-legacy-of-sex-culture-in-thailand/

 

Phuket marks 126 new COVID cases, two more deaths

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 126 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,443.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236400-phuket-marks-126-new-covid-cases-two-more-deaths/

 

Nov 1st: Quarantine free countries named - one night must be in SHA+ or AQ hotel - curfew lifted, bars stay shut

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai media was having a field day reporting on Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's lifting of quarantine to 46 low risk countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236405-nov-1st-quarantine-free-countries-named-one-night-must-be-in-sha-or-aq-hotel-curfew-lifted-bars-stay-shut/

 

SCB deny customer data leaked to dark web - bank go after posters of fake news

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that Siam Commercial Bank had denied that  their customers' data had found its way onto the dark web.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236406-scb-deny-customer-data-leaked-to-dark-web-bank-go-after-posters-of-fake-news/

 

All foreigners in Thailand can get vaxxed at Bang Sue from next month - Pink card holders okay now - AZ boosters next year

 

Picture: TNN

 

The head of the Bang Sue station vaccination center said that all foreigners living and working in Thailand who have pink cards can get their first dose of vaccine at the center this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236409-all-foreigners-in-thailand-can-get-vaxxed-at-bang-sue-from-next-month-pink-card-holders-okay-now-az-boosters-next-year/

 

Child rapist arrested in Bangkok after 18 years on the run

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the arrest of a 42 year old man who allegedly raped a M3 (third year of secondary school) student 18 years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236414-child-rapist-arrested-in-bangkok-after-18-years-on-the-run/

 

Jetstar to resume Sydney - Phuket flights in January

By The Phuket News

 

Image: Qantas

 

PHUKET: Low-cost airline Jetstar, the wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas, will resume its Sydney to Phuket flights on Jan 12, more than two months earlier than scheduled, the airline has announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236415-jetstar-to-resume-sydney-phuket-flights-in-january/

 

Hua Hin: Hoteliers expecting bonanza for four day holiday weekend

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported that hoteliers and resort owners in the seaside town of Hua Hin were predicting a busy four days this long weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236416-hua-hin-hoteliers-expecting-bonanza-for-four-day-holiday-weekend/

 

TCC expects 1-1.5% GDP growth this year, thanks to gov’t aid measures

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce is anticipating the government’s 55 billion baht aid measures to help reduce living costs will generate cash flow and increase economic values, leading to a 1-1.5% GDP growth this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236418-tcc-expects-1-15-gdp-growth-this-year-thanks-to-gov’t-aid-measures/

 

Has the level of happiness in Thailand deteriorated?

 

 

The level of happiness in Thailand has reduced over the past few years, according to a number of indices and surveys. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking its toll on the country’s economy, people feel uncertain about their living, while their daily expenses remain very high.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236419-has-the-level-of-happiness-in-thailand-deteriorated/

 

Doctor issues warning after child in Phetchabun has ticked removed from eyelid

 

 

Daily News reporters hotfooted it to the Phetchabun Clinic in the downtown area of the north eastern Thai city after a TikTok video went viral and appeared on national TV.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236422-doctor-issues-warning-after-child-in-phetchabun-has-ticked-removed-from-eyelid/

 

Residents flee in terror as Ratchaburi building supplies' depot goes up in flames

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Ratchaburi police last night received notice of a large fire at the Home Plus building supplies store on Huay Chinsee - Thung Luang Road in Muang district of the central Thai province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236423-residents-flee-in-terror-as-ratchaburi-building-supplies-depot-goes-up-in-flames/

 

Thai Govt spokesman thanks Zac Efron for good publicity

 

Picture: INN

 

Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangbunkhongchana thanked heartthrob US actor Zac Efron for his positive comments about Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236424-thai-govt-spokesman-thanks-zac-efron-for-good-publicity/

 

Teachers from 11 countries to be honoured at Teachers and Equitable Education Conference in Bangkok

 

 

Teachers from 11 countries, ASEAN and East Timor will be honoured for their dedication in driving change and education in their home countries at a hybrid event in Bangkok, “The 4th Princess Maha Chakri award ceremony and Regional Conference on Teachers and Equitable Education: All for Education in Southeast Asia” on October 29th and 30th this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236427-teachers-from-11-countries-to-be-honoured-at-teachers-and-equitable-education-conference-in-bangkok/

 

Gen Prawit orders proactive crackdown on human trafficking

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed related agencies to take serious actions against human trafficking, asking them to look out for any involvement by officials, which shall result in severe penalties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236439-gen-prawit-orders-proactive-crackdown-on-human-trafficking/

 

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Thai Government appreciates Zac Efron and Russell Crowe’s Phuket posts

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - A government spokesman has expressed his appreciation for Hollywood star Zac Efron posting pictures of Phuket and expressing his enjoyment of the island on his Instagram account. Meanwhile, the prime minister has reiterated his call on all sectors to prepare for the November 1 reopening to international tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236424-thai-govt-spokesman-thanks-zac-efron-for-good-publicity/?do=findComment&comment=16917936

 

Thailand’s National Office of Buddhism to probe conduct of monks prostrating before disrobed former Phra Yantra

 

 

Thailand’s National Office of Buddhism has promised to look into a controversial incident in which several monks were seen prostrating in front of a well known former monk, Phra Yantra, who recently returned to Thailand after 20 years inself-imposed exile in the United States following his disrobement. The incident took place at Luangpho Yok Khao Temple, a monastery in the eastern province of Sa Kaeo.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236450-thailand’s-national-office-of-buddhism-to-probe-conduct-of-monks-prostrating-before-disrobed-former-phra-yantra/

 

More private schools in Thailand to close due to pandemic related cashflow problems

 

 

About 70 private schools in Thailand have closed down during the past nine months, due to the impacts of COVID-19,and about 100 more are expected to follow suit, including 10 which have already notified the Office of the Private Education Promotion Commission about their decision to close.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236452-more-private-schools-in-thailand-to-close-due-to-pandemic-related-cashflow-problems/

 

Thai Rural Doctor Society explains why only 14% of the Lepu ATKs delivered to southern provinces were distributed

 

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Most people in the country’s four southern border provinces, including local hospitals, have rejected the Chinese-made Lepu rapid antigen test kits (ATKs), despite the continuing COVID-19 surge in the region, claimed the Rural Doctor Society of Thailand (RDS).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236453-thai-rural-doctor-society-explains-why-only-14-of-the-lepu-atks-delivered-to-southern-provinces-were-distributed/

 

Chonburi/Pattaya confirms overnight Covid-19 curfew will end on Halloween, October 31st

 

 

The Chonburi Public Relations Facebook Page confirmed this afternoon that curfew in Chonburi, which includes the popular tourist city of Pattaya, will officially end on Sunday, October 31st, 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236454-chonburipattaya-confirms-overnight-covid-19-curfew-will-end-on-halloween-october-31st/