webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Curfew, alcohol ban to be lifted in Bangkok, other provinces, from Nov 1 Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation (CCSA) has decided to ease lockdown restrictions further by lifting the night-time curfew and the ban on serving alcoholic drinks in restaurants in Bangkok and some other provinces, effective November 1st. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1237367-curfew-alcohol-ban-to-be-lifted-in-bangkok-other-provinces-from-nov-1/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thailand’s Covid-19 Center Committee announces more Covid-19 relaxations, effective Monday November 1st The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced an easing of Covid-19 measures, including provincial rezoning and the lift of the alcohol ban at dine-in restaurants in some areas, effective from November 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237342-thailand’s-covid-19-center-committee-announces-more-covid-19-relaxations-effective-monday-november-1st/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thailand not eligible to produce generic Molnupiravir anti-viral drug Photo from AP Thailand is not eligible to produce a generic version of Merck’s Molnupiravir anti-viral drug, which is shown to reduce hospitalisations and deaths among COVID-19 patients by 50%, because it is classified as an upper-middle income economy according to the World Bank, unlike other ASEAN neighbours such as Myanmar, the Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia, which are low to middle income economies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237344-thailand-not-eligible-to-produce-generic-molnupiravir-anti-viral-drug/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 Nationwide ban on public gatherings declared in Thailand from Nov 1 To pre-empt protests by anti-government groups, which may disrupt Thailand’s reopening to foreign travellers on Monday, Armed Forces Commander General Chalermpol Srisawat, who is in charge of overseeing security during the current “emergency situation”, issued a ban on Thursday on public gatherings or activities which may risk the spread of COVID-19 or increase public suffering. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237394-nationwide-ban-on-public-gatherings-declared-in-thailand-from-nov-1/ 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thailand’s used rubber glove scam: An interview with duped American CEO accused of kidnapping video screenshot CNN and some other international media recently reported on a scam with tens of millions of used dirty rubber gloves being exported to the United States from Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237396-thailand’s-used-rubber-glove-scam-an-interview-with-duped-american-ceo-accused-of-kidnapping/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Opposition calls for action on spiralling inflation By Natcha Patanasophon Opposition parties this week called for the government to control rapidly rising living and production costs in recent months. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237397-opposition-calls-for-action-on-spiralling-inflation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu By The Phuket News The areas to be affected. Image: PEA PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled electricity outage in areas of Moo 1 Sakhu Sub-district, Thalang District, on Tuesday (Nov 2). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237398-power-outage-to-affect-moo-1-in-sakhu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thailand looks to welcome tourists again — less than half its population is fully vaccinated By Eustance Huang file photo KEY POINTS Come Monday, Thailand will be lifting quarantine restrictions for travelers from more than 40 countries who have been fully vaccinated — even though less than half its population has been completely inoculated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237399-thailand-looks-to-welcome-tourists-again-—-less-than-half-its-population-is-fully-vaccinated/ 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thailand cuts 2021 GDP outlook after deadly Covid-19 wave Thailand is likely to grow 4 per cent next year, supported by exports and tourism, according to Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Finance Ministry's fiscal policy office. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Bangkok - THAILAND'S economy is set to expand more slowly than previously expected this year as the country emerges from its deadliest Covid-19 outbreak, the Finance Ministry said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237400-thailand-cuts-2021-gdp-outlook-after-deadly-covid-19-wave/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 UPDATE: Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Questions have been raised about the government’s communication of news relating to its effort to invite globally renowned artists to perform in Thailand for New Year’s countdown events, after the Korean managing agency of pop celebrity Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban issued a statement saying the artist will not be able to participate. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237310-thai-tourism-minister-admits-to-blunder-over-pop-idol’s-appearance-at-new-year-event/?do=findComment&comment=16936716 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi Airport bus resumes service By Paul Andrews Hua Hin to Survanabhumbi Airport bus. File photo The operators of the Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi Airport bus are to resume the service in line with the reopening of the town to foreign tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237404-hua-hin-suvarnabhumi-airport-bus-resumes-service/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Oct 29: Prachuap reports 117 new COVID-19 cases, 37 cases in Hua Hin By Paul Andrews file photo Health officials on Friday (Oct 29) reported 117 new COVID-19 cases, 37 were found in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237405-oct-29-prachuap-reports-117-new-covid-19-cases-37-cases-in-hua-hin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Thailand reports 9,224 new COVID-19 cases, 88 deaths, 8,305 recoveries File photo: REUTERS Thailand on Saturday (October 30) reported 9,244 new COVID-19 cases, 8,305 recoveries and 88 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237408-thailand-reports-9224-new-covid-19-cases-88-deaths-8305-recoveries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Fire guts foundry in Panat Nikhom, no injuries By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News Panat Nikhom-A fire has damaged a foundry while Buddha images were being painted in the Panat Nikhom district. No injuries were reported. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237418-fire-guts-foundry-in-panat-nikhom-no-injuries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2021 Paetongtarn Shinawatra: the new heir of Thailand’s controversial political dynasty After seven years out of government, the Shinawatra family appears to be keen on making a comeback. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237420-paetongtarn-shinawatra-the-new-heir-of-thailand’s-controversial-political-dynasty/ 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Phuket marks 61 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 61 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 29) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,144. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237421-phuket-marks-61-new-covid-cases-two-more-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Thailand starts operating massive floating solar panel project as pressure mounts on climate action Jack Board The Sirindhorn floating solar farm is the largest hybrid project of its kind in the world. (Photo: Jack Board) BANGKOK: From the shoreline, the newest piece of Thailand’s renewable energy future is just a shimmer in the distance. The pure scale of this ambitious project is difficult to appreciate from afar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237422-thailand-starts-operating-massive-floating-solar-panel-project-as-pressure-mounts-on-climate-action/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Thailand seeks connection with Laos-China Railway, say top officials VIENTIANE, Oct 29: The Thai government has said it is seeking a way to link Thailand’s Thai-Chinese high-speed railway line with the Laos-China Railway, reports Laotian Times. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237423-thailand-seeks-connection-with-laos-china-railway-say-top-officials/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Prime minister asks all parties to contribute to November 1 reopening By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s prime minister is asking all parties to pitch in and contribute toward the ‘reopening’ of the country on November 1, and ordered relevant agencies to reserve Molnupiravir drugs for COVID-19 in advance and ensure an adequate supply of Favipiravir. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237426-prime-minister-asks-all-parties-to-contribute-to-november-1-reopening/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Heads of WHO and WTO to brief ASEAN leaders on global pandemic Article by Kavi Chongkittavorn BANGKOK (NNT) - At the East Asia Meeting (EAS) next week in Bandar Seri Begawan, chiefs of World Health Organization (WHO) and World Trade Organization (WTO) will brief leaders from ASEAN and dialogue partners on the global situation related to the pandemic and trade and investment, according to an informed source. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237430-heads-of-who-and-wto-to-brief-asean-leaders-on-global-pandemic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2021 Public health minister to quickly mend Covid situation in Chiang Mai The minister of public health is addressing the worrisome COVID-19 situation in Chiang Mai, which is one of the tourism pilot areas that will see further relaxing of Covid restrictions and plans to check on the situation in person next week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237431-public-health-minister-to-quickly-mend-covid-situation-in-chiang-mai/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 10 Things we learned – and should learn — from Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe (Photo courtesy of @russellcrowe) Thailand’s powerful travel campaign “Travel is Back” courtesy of Gladiator star Russell Crowe ended this week with the Australian star bidding farewell to Bangkok on Twitter to his 2.7 million followers. “Goodbye Bangkok. Stay happy and busy and beautiful.” Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237435-10-things-we-learned-–-and-should-learn-—-from-hollywood-superstar-russell-crowe/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 7,000 international arrivals due at Suvarnabhumi on Monday File photo: Suvarnabhumi Airport//Credit: Wikipedia Thailand’s main international airport will operate at just 30 percent capacity on Monday, the first day of its reopening to foreign tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237437-7000-international-arrivals-due-at-suvarnabhumi-on-monday/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Calls for restaurants in Pattaya to be allowed to serve alcohol A restaurant. File photo for reference only From Monday (Nov 1), restaurants in four provinces will be allowed to serve alcohol - but not in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237441-calls-for-restaurants-in-pattaya-to-be-allowed-to-serve-alcohol/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Chonburi announces 340 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 4 new deaths By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 340 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 433 people recovered and were released from medical care 4 new deaths Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237442-chonburi-announces-340-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-4-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Thai PM agrees to Loy Krathong festival being held nationwide Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given the greenlight to the state and private sectors to hold this year’s Loy Krathong festival, provided that there are adequate health safety measures, under the COVID-free setting and universal prevention programmes, in place. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237445-thai-pm-agrees-to-loy-krathong-festival-being-held-nationwide/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Brits in Thailand warned of up to 11 week wait for passport renewals The processing of British passport renewals from Thailand could take up to 11 weeks, according to VFS, the company responsible for processing applications on behalf of the British government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237448-brits-in-thailand-warned-of-up-to-11-week-wait-for-passport-renewals/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Thailand Live Oct 31: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237486-thailand-live-sunday-31-oct-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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