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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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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/

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Tourism leader suggests Hua Hin reopening should be postponed

 

Downtown Hua Hin, file photo.

 

A key figure from Hua Hin’s tourism sector has called for the town’s planned November 1 reopening to be postponed, due on the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236727-tourism-leader-suggests-hua-hin-reopening-should-be-postponed/

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Sellers in Chatuchak and Khao San ready themselves for tourists

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Some sellers have been reopening their shops in the tourist hotspot of Chatuchak Market, although their sales have yet to recover as they depend primarily on foreign customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236730-sellers-in-chatuchak-and-khao-san-ready-themselves-for-tourists/

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Thai cabinet to consider 100 million baht for New Year appearances of Lisa, Andrea Bocelli

 

 

Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry will request, from the cabinet at its mobile meeting in the southern province of Krabi on November 15th and 16th, a special budget of more than 100 million baht to have Thai-born K-Pop rap idol, Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal, of “BLACKPINK”, and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli appear during Thailand’s New Year countdowns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236755-thai-cabinet-to-consider-100-million-baht-for-new-year-appearances-of-lisa-andrea-bocelli/

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First COVID Delta+ case found in Thailand, no cause of alarm – DCD

 

 

Thailand has recorded its first case of the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19, but there is no cause for concern over its severity, drug or vaccine resistance as the disease being closely monitored, according to Dr. Chawetsan Namwat, director of the Division of Disease Control and Emergency Health Hazards at Disease Control Department (DCD), yesterday (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236783-first-covid-delta-case-found-in-thailand-no-cause-of-alarm-–-dcd/

 

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Thai Red Cross delivers COVID-19 vaccines to displaced persons

By Tarin Angskul

 

   

RATCHABURI (NNT) - Thai Red Cross Society and its network partners rolled out COVID-19 vaccination for displaced persons at Ban Tham Hin Temporary Shelter in Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province. It has mobilized its resources to assist in the effort to reduce death rates and minimize the severity of illness as well as helping to build the immunity of the community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236784-thai-red-cross-delivers-covid-19-vaccines-to-displaced-persons/

 

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14-year-old driver dies in Si Racha motorbike crash, 13-year-old passenger injured

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: YES 2016

 

Si Racha – A 14-year-old female motorbike driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after she crashed her motorbike into a footpath at reportedly high speed in Si Racha over the past weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236785-14-year-old-driver-dies-in-si-racha-motorbike-crash-13-year-old-passenger-injured/

 

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Nine-year-old boy and his six-year-old sister drown in Ban Bueng lagoon

By Goong Nang(GN)

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PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Ban Bueng – A nine-year-old boy and his six-year-old younger sister tragically drowned at a lagoon in Ban Bueng over the past weekend, according to family members and local authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236786-nine-year-old-boy-and-his-six-year-old-sister-drown-in-ban-bueng-lagoon/

 

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Thai government investigating alleged reports of millions of used medical gloves exported to the US, Deputy PM says

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – The Thai government is seriously investigating a reported case of millions of second-hand nitrile gloves that were reportedly shipped from Thailand to the US, Deputy Prime Minister stated today, October 25th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236787-thai-government-investigating-alleged-reports-of-millions-of-used-medical-gloves-exported-to-the-us-deputy-pm-says/

 

 

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Thailand reports 7,706 new COVID-19 cases, 66 deaths, 9,532 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Tuesday (October 26) reported 7,706 new COVID-19 cases, 9,532 recoveries and 6 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236807-thailand-reports-7706-new-covid-19-cases-66-deaths-9532-recoveries/

 

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Phuket marks 83 new COVID cases, four more deaths

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 83 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 25) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,860.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236822-phuket-marks-83-new-covid-cases-four-more-deaths/

 

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Opinion: Rubber glove scandal a national embarrassment in the making

By Erich Parpart and Cod Satrusayang

 

 

A recent CNN report has outlined a criminal plot by a group of Thais who have exported second-hand and used gloves to the United States for money. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236824-opinion-rubber-glove-scandal-a-national-embarrassment-in-the-making/

 

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Anamai Poll finds most Thais are concerned about November 1 reopening

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - A survey by the Department of Health has found that Thais are worried about the November 1 reopening to international travelers, and wanted to see more effective prevention of illegal border crossings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236833-anamai-poll-finds-most-thais-are-concerned-about-november-1-reopening/

 

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Nearly 400 Illegal Myanmar Migrants Arrested

 

 

KANCHANABURI, Oct 26 (TNA) – About 400 illegal Myanmar migrants were arrested over the past two days amid the influx of migrants from the neighboring county.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236834-nearly-400-illegal-myanmar-migrants-arrested/

 

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PCD rolls out air pollution curbing measures

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Pollution Control Department is set to implement stringent pollution control measures to halve airborne particles caused by vehicle emissions in Bangkok, providing special check-up packages for vehicles in use for more than 7 years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236835-pcd-rolls-out-air-pollution-curbing-measures/

 

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Hotel tycoon calls for Thailand to ease restrictions on alcohol

 

Bill Heinecke/file photo

 

One of Thailand’s leading hoteliers has called on the Thai government to ease restrictions regarding the sale of alcohol by November 1, as the country plans to welcome the return of foreign tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236836-hotel-tycoon-calls-for-thailand-to-ease-restrictions-on-alcohol/

 

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฿20 million donated to Thai COVID-19 vaccine development programmes

 

 

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha passed on donations of over 20 million Baht, raised through public and Cabinet funding for local COVID-19 vaccine development programmes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236838-฿20-million-donated-to-thai-covid-19-vaccine-development-programmes/

 

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Chonburi announces 245 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2 new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

245 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

514 people recovered and were released from medical care

2 new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236840-chonburi-announces-245-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-2-new-deaths/

 

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Thailand, Malaysia expand local currency settlement framework

 

A Thailand Baht note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The central banks of Thailand and Malaysia on Tuesday announced the further expansion of the ringgit and baht settlement framework effective from December, to facilitate trade and investment between both countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236841-thailand-malaysia-expand-local-currency-settlement-framework/

 

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Region 8 Police join manhunt for gold shop robber

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Region 8 Police have now joined the investigation and the manhunt for the robber wanted for the vicious attack on Saturday night (Oct 24). Photo: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: Region 8 Police have now joined the investigation and the manhunt for the robber wanted for the vicious attack on a 71-year-old owner of a gold shop in Phuket Town on Saturday night (Oct 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236843-region-8-police-join-manhunt-for-gold-shop-robber/

 

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Gov’t to consider celebrity countdown event deals at Krabi mobile Cabinet meeting

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will be requesting from the Cabinet a budget needed to hire K-Pop superstar Lisa and world-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli to perform at this year’s Phuket countdown event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236844-gov’t-to-consider-celebrity-countdown-event-deals-at-krabi-mobile-cabinet-meeting/

 

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PM Attends ASEAN Summit, Discusses COVID Solutions

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attended the 38th ASEAN Summit and urged member states to seriously cooperate on COVID-19 solutions, stimulate regional economy and promote balanced growth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236846-pm-attends-asean-summit-discusses-covid-solutions/

 

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Delta Plus COVID variant may be 15% more transmissible than Delta strain, experts say

 

 

Delta Plus, which is a sub-variant of the Delta strain of COVID-19, may be 15% more transmissible than the original Delta variant and is responsible for increasing COVID-19 infections in the United Kingdom, said Dr. Chalermchai Boonyaleephan, vice chairman of the Senate health committee, citing preliminary studies. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236855-delta-plus-covid-variant-may-be-15-more-transmissible-than-delta-strain-experts-say/

 

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Thai PM urges ASEAN to develop coordinated voices, innovative approaches to US and China

 

 

In his speech, on the first day of the 39th ASEAN Summit via a video conference this morning (Tuesday), Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to use a clear and coordinated voice on regional issues as well as innovative approaches to the United States and China, according to Thai Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236858-thai-pm-urges-asean-to-develop-coordinated-voices-innovative-approaches-to-us-and-china/

 

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Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank to take on rivals with delivery 'super-app'

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks out from a Siam Commercial Bank branch in Bangkok, Thailand, April 18, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai lender Siam Commercial Bank Pcl on Tuesday said it would increase the services offered by its food delivery app Robinhood next year to include travel, parcel delivery and groceries in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236874-thailands-siam-commercial-bank-to-take-on-rivals-with-delivery-super-app/

 

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Thai Sept exports beats forecast, strong 2021 growth seen

 

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers stand at a port in Bangkok March 30, 2015. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports rose more than expected in September from a year earlier, helped by trade partners' economic recovery, a weak baht and government trade promotion, the commerce minister said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236875-thai-sept-exports-beats-forecast-strong-2021-growth-seen/

 

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Thailand aims to draw neighbours for one-day trips

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Health is working with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to prepare guidelines to allow visitors from Thailand’s neighbouring countries, such as Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia, to take one-day trips to Thailand as the country prepares to reopen to tourism on November 1st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236877-thailand-aims-to-draw-neighbours-for-one-day-trips/

 

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Thailand’s first COVID Delta Plus case not same as UK, 18 others found with Alpha Plus

 

Photo by Handout / US Food and Drug Administration / AFP

 

The first COVID-19 Delta Plus case found in Thailand is the AY.1 variant, which is different from the AY.4.2 strain currently spreading in the United Kingdom. The Thai AY.1 patient has fully recovered, said Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak, at a news conference today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236879-thailand’s-first-covid-delta-plus-case-not-same-as-uk-18-others-found-with-alpha-plus/

 

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Hundreds of illegal migrants captured at Thai border

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Border patrol officials have made recent arrests of illegal migrants crossing into Thailand from neighboring countries, with hundreds found coming from Myanmar and Cambodia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1236921-hundreds-of-illegal-migrants-captured-at-thai-border/