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Truckers gear up for mass protest on Monday to demand diesel price cap

 

 

Thousands of truckers in Thailand are gearing up for a nationwide strike (Monday), to pressure the government into meeting their demand for the price of diesel to be capped at 25 baht/litre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237549-truckers-gear-up-for-mass-protest-on-monday-to-demand-diesel-price-cap/

 

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The future is electric: your questions about EVs answered

 

 

Now that auto companies are rolling out more and more electric vehicles (EVs) onto the Thai market, the real question is whether the time has come for Thai consumers to purchase an EV.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237551-the-future-is-electric-your-questions-about-evs-answered/

 

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Phuket Smart bus rolls again

By The Phuket News

 

The Phuket Smart Bus rides along the island’s most beautiful beaches. Photo: Phuket Smart Bus

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus will resume its service on Monday (Nov 1) catering to the need of both domestic and international tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237552-phuket-smart-bus-rolls-again/

 

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Direct Phuket flights from Kazakhstan resume

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The first regular scheduled flight service from Kazakhstan to resume since the COVID-19 tourism shutdown was brought into effect last year landed in Phuket this morning, bringing 165 tourists entering the country under the Phuket Sandbox scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237553-direct-phuket-flights-from-kazakhstan-resume/

 

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Phuket officials briefed on Nov 1 arrival rules, TAT sums up changes

 

Phuket has received final instructions on what to do from Nov 1 onwards. Photo: PR Phuket

 

By The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: Phuket officials have received direct instructions and guidelines on how the country in general and the island in particular are to welcome tourists from next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237554-phuket-officials-briefed-on-nov-1-arrival-rules-tat-sums-up-changes/

 

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Phuket pubs, bars to remain closed, but alcohol in restaurants may be sold until 11pm

By The Phuket News

 

The new order was posted publicly last night and comes into effect tomorrow (Nov 1). Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: In line with directives issued from Bangkok, all pubs, bars and entertainment venues are to remain closed until at least Nov 15 under a new order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237555-phuket-pubs-bars-to-remain-closed-but-alcohol-in-restaurants-may-be-sold-until-11pm/

 

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Phuket Opinion: Full steam ahead

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong walks through Phuket airport this week as he inspects the airport’s readiness to receive tourists. Photo: AoT

 

PHUKET: They’re going for it. The COE is gone, devolved into the Thailand Pass to be launched tomorrow (Nov 1), the number of countries whose nationals are allowed to enter under the ‘no quarantine’ scheme has been expanded to 63, and Phuket taxi drivers have been given their standard warning not to rip off tourists, which is a step up from asking them nicely not to beat, rob or rape them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237556-phuket-opinion-full-steam-ahead/

 

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Bangkok to lift alcohol ban on November 1

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has resolved to lift the ban on alcoholic beverage consumption in restaurants that have been certified with the SHA+ Standards; entertainment venues, pubs, bars, karaoke, and massage parlors excluded.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237489-bangkok-to-allow-alcohol-in-restaurants-but-only-until-9pm/?do=findComment&comment=16941446

 

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Thai economy shows improvement in September

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s economy in September has seen continued growth, with the return of economic activities. The Bank of Thailand has stated however that the overall economy in Q3 felt the impact of the COVID-19 surge and corresponding restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237557-thai-economy-shows-improvement-in-september/

 

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Thailand eases more COVID-19 curbs, ready to welcome back tourists from 1 November 2021

Nearly all businesses and activities in the 4 Blue Zone provinces will be able to resume “New Normal” operations.

 

 

Bangkok1 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update that more COVID-19 curbs in most parts of the kingdom have been eased from 1 November, 2021, to facilitate the wider country reopening to vaccinated visitors from around the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237558-thailand-eases-more-covid-19-curbs-ready-to-welcome-back-tourists-from-1-november-2021/

 

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Chonburi Governor releases new Covid-19 orders: Alcohol ban at restaurants/nightlife stays

By  Adam Judd

 

 

Chonburi, Thailand-Here are the highlights of today’s orders from the Chonburi Governor announced around lunchtime today, Halloween, October 31st, 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237559-chonburi-governor-releases-new-covid-19-orders-alcohol-ban-at-restaurantsnightlife-stays/

 

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Hua Hin reopening: Uncertainty over how many tourists will actually visit

By Paul Andrews

 

Mr Udom Srimahachota

 

The reopening of Hua Hin to fully vaccinated international tourists is due to take place on Monday (Nov 1).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237560-hua-hin-reopening-uncertainty-over-how-many-tourists-will-actually-visit/

 

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Hua Hin is ready to welcome international tourists on November 1

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Hua Hin is now officially ready to welcome fully vaccinated international tourists from November 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237561-hua-hin-is-ready-to-welcome-international-tourists-on-november-1/

 

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Security forces nab more illegal migrants at Prachuap border

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Thai security forces detained 45 people for illegally entering the country near the border with Myanmar in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237562-security-forces-nab-more-illegal-migrants-at-prachuap-border/

 

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Oct 31: Prachuap reports 150 new COVID-19 cases, 42 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Sunday (Oct 31) reported 150 new COVID-19 cases, 42 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237563-oct-31-prachuap-reports-150-new-covid-19-cases-42-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,165 new coronavirus cases, 55 deaths

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Monday (November 1) reported 8,165 new COVID-19 cases, 9,574 recoveries and 55 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237578-covid-19-thailand-reports-8165-new-coronavirus-cases-55-deaths/

 

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Thailand set to welcome visitors after almost two years

 

Thailand is lifting quarantine restrictions and allowing fully vaccinated foreign visitors from 63 countries and territories to enter. (Photo of Praseban by Veena Thoopkrajae)

 

With an economy almost entirely dependent on the tourist industry, Thailand is today lifting quarantine restrictions and allowing fully vaccinated foreign visitors from 63 countries and territories to enter in a bid to boost revenue from tourism during the last two months of 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237580-thailand-set-to-welcome-visitors-after-almost-two-years/

 

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Thailand reopening: There are no foreigners and no foreign flights at all - at least in the north

 

Picture: Thai PBS

 

The chief of Thailand's northern hoteliers' association was forced to admit on Sunday that there were no foreign bookings at their hotels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237583-thailand-reopening-there-are-no-foreigners-and-no-foreign-flights-at-all-at-least-in-the-north/

 

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Phuket all systems go for reopening: The airport can handle 3,000 passengers a day

 

File photo: REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

The governor of Phuket province in the south of Thailand struck an optimistic note ahead of the grand reopening of Thailand today Monday November 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237584-phuket-all-systems-go-for-reopening-the-airport-can-handle-3000-passengers-a-day/

 

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Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 62 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 31) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,265.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237588-phuket-marks-62-new-covid-cases-one-new-death/

 

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Government prepared to handle ‘surge’ in cases

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The government has made plans to handle a surge in cases following the reopening of the country’s border on Monday, a senior doctor told Thai Enquirer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237590-government-prepared-to-handle-‘surge’-in-cases/

 

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Pattaya is so desperate for workers daily salaries have doubled

 

Picture: Manager

 

Pattaya is so desperate for workers that Thais can get up to 700 baht a day just for washing up. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237593-pattaya-is-so-desperate-for-workers-daily-salaries-have-doubled/

 

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Three quarters of Thais worried about ending the booze ban - even in restaurants, poll suggests

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

A Bangkok poll asked Thais about their hopes as the country started the process of reopening today, November 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237597-three-quarters-of-thais-worried-about-ending-the-booze-ban-even-in-restaurants-poll-suggests/

 

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Fake News! Bangkok's River Side hotel is NOT up for sale for 6 billion - defamation suit in progress

 

Picture: Spring News

 

The director of a well known Bangkok hotel famous for its Chao Phraya river cruises says the hotel is not up for sale.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237599-fake-news-bangkoks-river-side-hotel-is-not-up-for-sale-for-6-billion-defamation-suit-in-progress/

 

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Thailand International Boat Show to kick-start luxury tourism revival  

International boat brands, superyachts, supercars, luxury real estate and more on display to thousands of expected visitors from Thailand and overseas

 

Multihull Solutions, one of the many dealers and more than 10 yachting brands currently confirmed at the 2022 Thailand International Boat Show.

 

Phuket, Thailand, 29 October 2021 - The Thailand International Boat Show will take place at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina from 6-9 January, 2022 and is set to attract thousands of high net worth individuals from across Thailand and overseas. The only boat show to be staged at any major marina in Thailand during 2022 and the first planned for the region in two years, the Thailand International Boat Show is seen by public and private sectors as a valuable platform to promote marine leisure tourism in Phuket and Thailand to the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237600-thailand-international-boat-show-to-kick-start-luxury-tourism-revival/

 

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Khao San reopening: Most of the tourist street remains shuttered - response to opening lukewarm

 

Picture: PPTV 36

 

Thai media PPTV 36 went to Khao San Road in Bangkok yesterday ahead of the much heralded "reopening of Thailand to foreign tourists" today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237608-khao-san-reopening-most-of-the-tourist-street-remains-shuttered-response-to-opening-lukewarm/

 

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Police warning: You're only allowed to drink at selected restaurants - even then last orders are at 9 pm

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Royal Thai Police's deputy spokesman warned the public they were only allowed to drink at accredited places in selected areas - then only up to 9 pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237609-police-warning-youre-only-allowed-to-drink-at-selected-restaurants-even-then-last-orders-are-at-9-pm/

 

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Thai PM to Announce Thailand’s Climate Change Reduction Plans At COP26

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will announce Thailand’s commitment to reducing annual greenhouse gas emission by 20–25% by 2030 at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237610-thai-pm-to-announce-thailand’s-climate-change-reduction-plans-at-cop26/

 

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Has Thai govt fulfilled its vaccine pledge?

 

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

 

November 1, 2021: The answer to the question whether the Prayut administration has kept its promise to vaccinate 50% of the population is not easy, as it depends on how one defines “vaccination.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237617-has-thai-govt-fulfilled-its-vaccine-pledge/

 

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Bangkok: Term 2 started today - but schools - and frustrations - continue with online learning

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Today, November 1st was billed as the day that the Bangkok authority's 437 schools would be opening for the second semester.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237621-bangkok-term-2-started-today-but-schools-and-frustrations-continue-with-online-learning/