Popular Post webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 Foreigners eager to visit to Thailand, but few have actually booked flights: Poll File photo 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/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Nine-year-old boy and his six-year-old sister drown in Ban Bueng lagoon By Goong Nang(GN) - 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/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 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/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 ฿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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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