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Bangkok’s administration invites city residents to apply for mixed vaccination

 

A student receives a dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at the Narasikalai school in the southern province of Narathiwat on October 15, 2021. Madaree TOHLALA / AFP

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is inviting Thai citizens aged over 18 who live in the capital to register for COVID-19 vaccinations, with the first jab of Sinovac vaccine and second of AstraZeneca, from yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236626-bangkok’s-administration-invites-city-residents-to-apply-for-mixed-vaccination/

 

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International airlines return 80% of their airport slots in Thailand for the next five months

 

A traditional Thai statue wears a face mask as a campaign for travellers to prevent the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus at the departure terminal of Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on December 18, 2020. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

 

International airlines have returned as many as 80% of their airport slots at Thailand’s six international airports between October 31st and March 26th next year, indicating their uncertainty over a recovery in the aviation sector, according to Nitinai Sirisamatthakarn, the managing director of Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236628-international-airlines-return-80-of-their-airport-slots-in-thailand-for-the-next-five-months/

 

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Thai banks assure systems are in place to protect against cyber scams

 

 

Commercial banks in Thailand have put in place measures to protect their credit and debit card holders from cyber fraudsters who, between October 1st and 17th, stole about 130 million baht from the bank accounts of 10,700 card holders, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Thai Bankers Association (TBA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236630-thai-banks-assure-systems-are-in-place-to-protect-against-cyber-scams/

 

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Man, 71, beaten heavily in gold shop robbery

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police at the scene last night. Photo: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: A 71-year-old gold shop owner suffered head injuries when he was beaten heavily on the head by a piece of wood brandished by a robber in his home in Phuket Town Oct 23.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236631-man-71-beaten-heavily-in-gold-shop-robbery/

 

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Central bank to do real-world test of digital currency in Q2, 2022

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - As more and more attention is falling on digital currencies, the Bank of Thailand now intends to do a limited real-world test of its digital currency or CBDC in the second quarter of 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236632-central-bank-to-do-real-world-test-of-digital-currency-in-q2-2022/

 

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K-Pop star Lisa’s Thai costume inspires Bang Saen COVID-19 campaign

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

CHON BURI (NNT) - The popularity of Thai K-pop star “Lisa” has inspired Saen Suk Municipal Office in Chon Buri province to adopt the costume worn by the artist in her music video in their COVID-19 prevention campaign along Bang Saen Beach, attracting much attention from tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236633-k-pop-star-lisa’s-thai-costume-inspires-bang-saen-covid-19-campaign/

 

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Security agencies told to carefully guard against illegal entry at border

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The prime minister of Thailand has ordered security agencies to monitor transborder smuggling and human trafficking ahead of the ‘country reopening’ on November 1, saying that laws will be strictly enforced on offenders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236634-security-agencies-told-to-carefully-guard-against-illegal-entry-at-border/

 

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Thai PM offers gift basket to thank Hollywood star Russell Crowe for promoting “Phuket Sandbox” and tourist attractions in Thailand

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome, on behalf of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, met and gave a gift basket to Hollywood star Russell Crowe to thank the actor for publicizing “Phuket Sandbox” and tourist attractions during his trip in Thailand on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236635-thai-pm-offers-gift-basket-to-thank-hollywood-star-russell-crowe-for-promoting-“phuket-sandbox”-and-tourist-attractions-in-thailand/

 

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President of the India-Thai Business Association warns Thai government for losing major opportunities after India not included as a low-risk quarantine free entry country

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Satish Sehgal Facebook

 

Thailand – The President of the India-Thai Business Association is warning the Thai government for losing opportunities after India was not included as part of a Thailand “quarantine-free” low-risk country entry list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236636-president-of-the-india-thai-business-association-warns-thai-government-for-losing-major-opportunities-after-india-not-included-as-a-low-risk-quarantine-free-entry-country/

 

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Taiwan maintains positive image in Thailand

TAEF survey reveals many Thais regard Taiwan as tech hub with respect for rule of law

By Kelvin Chen, Taiwan News, Staff Reporter

 

TAEF Chairman Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao. (TAEF photo)

 

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) on Wednesday (Oct. 20) released its investigative report on the image of Taiwan and Taiwanese businesses in Thailand, showing that an overwhelming number of those surveyed have a positive view of the East Asian nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236637-taiwan-maintains-positive-image-in-thailand/

 

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US Imported Tens of Millions of Used Medical Gloves From Thailand, Reports Say

 

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Tens of millions of already used nitrile medical gloves were imported into the United States f

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236638-us-imported-tens-of-millions-of-used-medical-gloves-from-thailand-reports-say/

 

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Oct 24: Prachuap reports 240 new COVID-19 cases, 69 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Sunday (Oct 24) reported 240 new COVID-19 cases, 69 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236639-oct-24-prachuap-reports-240-new-covid-19-cases-69-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Police investigate the rape of a party hostess in Chonburi, three men accused have been arrested 

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Three suspects in the case of an unnamed woman from Sa Kaeo Province who was raped three times on Thursday night have now been apprehended by police in Chonburi who have initiated legal proceedings based on rape and drug charges after the 27-year-old hostess filed a complaint with Sattahip Police Station on Friday following her harrowing ordeal at the hands of three men.

 

The latest case highlights the dangers of ‘hostessing’ for young women in Thailand seeking to earn short term cash by serving drinks and performing a PR function at get-togethers where drinks and drugs are often available to party-goers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236640-police-investigate-the-rape-of-a-party-hostess-in-chonburi-three-men-accused-have-been-arrested/

 

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Agoda’s post-pandemic survey finds Thais bullish on domestic travel

By Megha Paul

TD Editor

 

 

Thais showed positive sentiment toward domestic tourism and look to dust off their suitcase and travel again when it is possible. According to a digital travel platform, Agoda, a third of Thai people would consider domestic travel within the first two months after restrictions are lifted, with 1 in 5 ready to pack and go a trip immediately. Agoda’s Welcome Back to Travel survey also highlighted Thais’ travel trends post-pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236642-agoda’s-post-pandemic-survey-finds-thais-bullish-on-domestic-travel/

 

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Southern virus spread fueled by distrust of government security apparatus, misinformation

By Erich Parpart

 

 

As the South of Thailand becomes the new epicenter for the Covid-19 pandemic, many questions are being posed as to why the region continues to see the number of cases climb whereas other regions have seen case numbers level off or decline altogether.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236651-southern-virus-spread-fueled-by-distrust-of-government-security-apparatus-misinformation/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,675 new coronavirus cases, 44 deaths

 

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Thailand on Monday (October 25) reported 8,675 new COVID-19 cases, 9,589 recoveries and 44 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236654-covid-19-thailand-reports-8675-new-coronavirus-cases-44-deaths/

 

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CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US

By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN

 

 

(CNN) Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some even blood-stained, litter the floor of a warehouse on the outskirts of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236638-us-imported-tens-of-millions-of-used-medical-gloves-from-thailand-reports-say/?do=findComment&comment=16924152

 

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Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 92 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 24) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,777.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236664-phuket’s-daily-new-covid-cases-fall-below-100/

 

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Hunt continues for gold shop robber, stolen items valued at B8mn

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police are continuing their hunt for the robber who beat a 71-year-old gold shop owner in Phuket Town with a piece of wood late Saturday night. Police have now confirmed that the gold stolen in the robbery was valued at about B8 million.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236669-hunt-continues-for-gold-shop-robber-stolen-items-valued-at-b8mn/

 

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Full dose or half dose? Clearing up confusion over Moderna boosters

 

A box of the Moderna Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP)

 

It is now official: the first batch of Moderna vaccine will land in Thailand by November 5. However, before rushing out to get a jab, you need to know a few things – including that a Moderna booster shot may contain just half the normal dose.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236673-full-dose-or-half-dose-clearing-up-confusion-over-moderna-boosters/

 

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Thai-Australian model Anchilee Scott-Kemmis crowned Miss Universe Thailand

 

 

Having won this year’s national crown last night (Sunday), Thai-Australian model Anchilee Scott-Kemmis will compete in the global Miss Universe 2021 pageant, to be held in Eilat, Israel this December. Her win is being considered a changing point, as Anchilee aims to challenge existing Thai beauty standards and will represent women of other body shapes throughout the competition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236682-thai-australian-model-anchilee-scott-kemmis-crowned-miss-universe-thailand/

 

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Chonburi announces 295 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2 new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: BMA Health

 

Highlights:

295 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

476 people recovered and were released from medical care

2 new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236685-chonburi-announces-295-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-2-new-deaths/

 

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2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket officials are warning people to ignore a notice circulating on social media claiming that 2,000 tourists from six different countries who arrived in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme have tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236687-2000-sandbox-arrivals-test-covid-positive-branded-as-fake-news/

 

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Cabinet Meets ahead of ASEAN Summit

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 25 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a cabinet meeting which discussed COVID-19, country reopening and flood responses before the ASEAN Summit tomorrow.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236688-cabinet-meets-ahead-of-asean-summit/

 

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Thailand ranked among the top 6 places in the world to retire

 

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Thailand has been ranked among the best countries in the world to retire, according to a new survey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236694-thailand-ranked-among-the-top-6-places-in-the-world-to-retire/

 

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Flood warning for Nakhon Ratchasima and southern provinces

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima is at risk of more flooding as the Lam Takhong dam is discharging water in preparation for more rain this week, officials said Monday.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236695-flood-warning-for-nakhon-ratchasima-and-southern-provinces/

 

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SHA booking, PCR test refunds confirmed

By The Phuket News

 

The Thailand PSAS website now has a red ’Refund’ button added to the bottom of its home page. Image: Thailand PSAS

 

PHUKET: Refunds for SHA+ bookings and extra PCR tests no longer needed to comply with entry regulations for international arrivals to enter Thailand under the Sandbox scheme are already being upheld.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236696-sha-booking-pcr-test-refunds-confirmed/

 

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Foreigners eager to visit to Thailand, but few have actually booked flights: Poll

 

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Following the news that Thailand plans to reopen its tourism industry, at least in part, from November 1, many foreigners are eager to visit the country, but those who have actually booked flights remain in the minority.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236700-foreigners-eager-to-visit-to-thailand-but-few-have-actually-booked-flights-poll/

 

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Thailand approves $660 million support measures for farmers

 

FILE PHOTO: A farmer looks around his maize field destroyed by Fall Army Worm at Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Monday approved 22 billion baht ($660 million) of income support measures for farmers, government officials said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236722-thailand-approves-660-million-support-measures-for-farmers/

 

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PM2.5 dust forecast for Bangkok and vicinity from late October through February

 

 

People living in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces are advised to prepare for PM2.5 dust pollution, coinciding with the arrival of high atmospheric pressure from the end of October until February.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236724-pm25-dust-forecast-for-bangkok-and-vicinity-from-late-october-through-february/