THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 31 Oct 2021

[Jonathan Fairfield]

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/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

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/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

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/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok to allow alcohol in restaurants but only until 9pm

 

 

Restaurants in Bangkok can serve alcohol from Monday (Nov 1) but only until 9m, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has  announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237489-bangkok-to-allow-alcohol-in-restaurants-but-only-until-9pm/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand increases number of 'low risk' countries from 46 to 63

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

Thailand has increased the number of countries and regions it will allow fully vaccinated visitors without quarantine under its 'Test & Go' policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237488-thailand-increases-number-of-low-risk-countries-from-46-to-63/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel

 

 

PHUKET: The Australian Government has announced that it now recognises Sinovac as an approved vaccine and also now recognises vaccinations whereby two different vaccines were used.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237491-australian-government-recognises-sinovac-allows-‘mixed-jab’-vaccinations-for-travel/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled

 

 

PHUKET: A group of local small hotel owners, transport drivers and small tour operators rallied in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 29), calling for the government to cancel its requirement for tourists to stay only at SHA Plus hotels on entering the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237493-phuket-small-business-operators-call-for-sha-to-be-cancelled/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Diver drowns while spearfishing at Layi Beach

 

 

PHUKET: A local diver drowned while he was spearfishing at Layi Beach in Kamala yesterday (Oct 29).

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1237494-diver-drowns-while-spearfishing-at-layi-beach/ 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Expedite efforts to give people jobs, Phuket Gov says

 

Gov Narong has called to give people jobs. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, has urged local authorities to expedite the ongoing recruitment campaign to help fight unemployment and provide local people with a source of income.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237495-expedite-efforts-to-give-people-jobs-phuket-gov-says/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Fully vaccinated Thais returning from low risk countries not required to undergo extended quarantine or have health insurance

 

 

Thai citizens returning home by air from 45 “low risk” countries and Hong Kong will not be required to spend extended time in quarantine or to have health insurance cover as of Monday, when Thailand reopens to foreign arrivals, said Ms. Rachada Dhnadirek, deputy spokesperson for Government House today (Saturday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237496-fully-vaccinated-thais-returning-from-low-risk-countries-not-required-to-undergo-extended-quarantine-or-have-health-insurance/

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Public health can aid proactive Thai diplomacy

 

 

A carefully-crafted national public health plan with proactive diplomacy can help Thailand to participate in global health development and deal with emerging diseases in the coming decades, suggested a panel of experts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237497-public-health-can-aid-proactive-thai-diplomacy/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Controversial Buddhist preacher Phra Maha Praiwan to leave monkhood

 

 

One of two controversial monks, Phra Maha Praiwan Worawano, well known for unorthodox preaching, has announced his intention to leave the monkhood after his teacher and mentor, Phra Ratchapanya Suthee, the acting abbot of Soi Thong Temple in Bangkok, was not officially appointed to the position of abbot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237498-controversial-buddhist-preacher-phra-maha-praiwan-to-leave-monkhood/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Two people arrested in Chonburi accused of being involved in illegal drug operation and loan shark network

 

 

Two people have been arrested for being allegedly involved in a major drug network and illegal loan shark operation. Police stated to the press that they seized properties in total worth more than 13 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237499-two-people-arrested-in-chonburi-accused-of-being-involved-in-illegal-drug-operation-and-loan-shark-network/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

16-year-old boy dies after colliding his motorbike with a sedan in Phan Thong

 

 

A 16-year-old boy has been pronounced dead at the scene after he collided his motorbike with a sedan in Phan Thong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237501-16-year-old-boy-dies-after-colliding-his-motorbike-with-a-sedan-in-phan-thong/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Chonburi Governor orders more Covid-19 related temporary targeted closures, company in Chonburi

 

 

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, has announced last night (October 29th) the temporary closure of a company in the Mueang Chonburi district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237502-chonburi-governor-orders-more-covid-19-related-temporary-targeted-closures-company-in-chonburi/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Pattaya business operators frustrated, angry, and confused at continued alcohol sales ban at restaurants and entertainment venues

 

 

Pattaya tourism and business operators are urging the Thai government to allow drinking alcohol in restaurants in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237441-calls-for-restaurants-in-pattaya-to-be-allowed-to-serve-alcohol/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-16939782

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Restaurants in Hua Hin still prohibited from serving alcohol

 

 

From Monday, restaurants and eateries in some provinces will be allowed to serve alcohol to customers – but not in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237503-restaurants-in-hua-hin-still-prohibited-from-serving-alcohol/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand reports 8,859 new COVID-19 cases 8,253 recoveries and 47 deaths

 

People get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand April 28, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

Thailand on Sunday (Oct 31) reported 8,859 new COVID-19 cases 8,253 recoveries and 47 deaths.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237510-thailand-reports-8859-new-covid-19-cases-8253-recoveries-and-47-deaths/

 

 

 

[rooster59]

Fleeing Thailand for Copacabana - Rooster tried and it backfired miserably!

 

 

There have been many threads on the ASEAN NOW forum in recent years, especially during the pandemic, about leaving Thailand. A malaise has set in among many foreigners, a dissatisfaction with many citing petty bureaucracy, an uneasy feeling of being unwelcome, notions that Thailand is not what it was, not what they remembered years ago. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237514-fleeing-thailand-for-copacabana-rooster-tried-and-it-backfired-miserably/

 

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to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 1 Nov 2021 
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