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Doi Inthanon to Reopen on Nov 10

 

 

CHIANGMAI, Nov 2 (TNA) – Tourists can feel winter chill on Doi Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai province on Nov 10 when the Doi Inthanon National Park will reopen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237773-doi-inthanon-to-reopen-on-nov-10/

 

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Thailand vows to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2065 at COP26

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday expressed Thailand’s willingness to fight climate change, aiming to reach carbon neutrality in 2050 and net zero emissions by 2065. He was addressing the World Leaders Summit of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237776-thailand-vows-to-reach-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2065-at-cop26/

 

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Thammasat abandons plan to get 1.5m doses of donated vaccine from Poland

 

 

The Thammasat University field hospital has abandoned its plan to accept a donation of 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Poland. The university has failed to obtain an official letter, from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirming its status as the Thai government’s official representative for receipt of the vaccine donation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237800-thammasat-abandons-plan-to-get-15m-doses-of-donated-vaccine-from-poland/

 

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Thai employee of company implicated in used medical glove scandal jailed for 4 years

 

 

Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court has sentenced a Thai employee of the “Paddy the Room” trading company to four years in prison. The firm allegedly exported about ten million pairs of used rubber medical gloves to the United States.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237801-thai-employee-of-company-implicated-in-used-medical-glove-scandal-jailed-for-4-years/

 

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Cold season officially begins in Thailand

 

 

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - The cold season has officially begun, although a noticeable drop in temperatures is not expected to be widely felt in Thailand until November 8. Meanwhile, a sea of fog and blooming wildflowers on top of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai await tourists, who may start visiting the national park on November 10.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237804-cold-season-officially-begins-in-thailand/

 

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Covid Hits, Crude Oil Price Soars, Thailand’s Fuel Demand Dips

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Energy Business said compared to the first nine months of 2020, Thailand’s fuel consumption dipped 5.2% during the same period this year. From the average of 137.11 million liters consumed every day, it is now 130.3 million liters.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237806-covid-hits-crude-oil-price-soars-thailand’s-fuel-demand-dips/

 

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MSDHS delivers awards for socially devoted persons

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security delivered awards to 10 people for their devotion to society. The awardees this year are recognized as role models for their devotion to helping solve the COVID-19 crisis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237807-msdhs-delivers-awards-for-socially-devoted-persons/

 

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Pa Khlok couple injured as car hits power pole

 

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A couple from Pa Khlok were lucky to escape with only minor injuries after their pickup truck veered off road, struck a power pole and a tree and flipped onto it’s side yesterday (Nov 1), blocking traffic in two lanes on Phuket’s busiest road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237809-pa-khlok-couple-injured-as-car-hits-power-pole/

 

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‘Joe Ferrari’, six former cops to be prosecuted over fatal torture of suspect

 

 

Four charges, including murder by torture or brutal acts, will be filed with public prosecutors tomorrow (Wednesday) against Thitisan Utthanaphon, aka “Joe Ferrari” and six other former police officers for allegedly suffocating a suspect to death with plastic bags.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237835-‘joe-ferrari’-six-former-cops-to-be-prosecuted-over-fatal-torture-of-suspect/

 

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AstraZeneca increases vaccine production in Thailand by 20%

 

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AstraZeneca (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has, through an open letter, announced that its COVID-19 vaccine production has increased by more than a 20%, to support vaccinations in Thailand and across the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237836-astrazeneca-increases-vaccine-production-in-thailand-by-20/

 

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Phra Kiew, Paetongtarn and reconciliation

 

People hold red candles during a memorial for 15-year-old Warit Somnoi, a protester who has died two months after being shot during an anti-government rally, outside a police station in Bangkok on October 29, 2021. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

 

In politics, a man’s good news is another man’s bad one. However, here’s doom and gloom for all: Long-lasting national peace will remain very remote no matter what happens from here on out.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237838-phra-kiew-paetongtarn-and-reconciliation/

 

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Two freight ships collide in estuary of Chao Phraya River, no casualties

 

Credit: Mahasamut Facebook Page

 

Two freighters loaded with cargo containers collided in the estuary of the Chao Phraya River today (Tuesday), in front of Samut Prakan provincial hall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237839-two-freight-ships-collide-in-estuary-of-chao-phraya-river-no-casualties/

 

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Alcohol Consumption Rule Well Observed

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 2 (TNA) – No one violated a restriction on alcohol consumption at eateries after such premises were allowed to sell and serve alcoholic drinks to customers, according to the national police chief.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237841-alcohol-consumption-rule-well-observed/

 

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Truck Operators to Intensify Diesel Price Demand

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 2 (TNA) – The Land Transport Federation of Thailand will send their written demand to the prime minister to have his government limit the diesel price at 25 baht per liter; otherwise, 3,000 trucks will be deployed in Bangkok to intensify the demand in two weeks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237842-truck-operators-to-intensify-diesel-price-demand/

 

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New campaign offering affordable vegetables amidst temporary price surge

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has launched a caravan of grocery trucks selling vegetables at affordable prices to residents of Bangkok, as supply constraints from flooding and increasing demands are driving up the prices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237843-new-campaign-offering-affordable-vegetables-amidst-temporary-price-surge/

 

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Thailand Pass helps streamline international arrivals

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The new travel document submission system known as “Thailand Pass” now being rolled out is helping to better facilitate international arrivals. This online-based system will be replacing the Certificate of Entry from next week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237844-thailand-pass-helps-streamline-international-arrivals/

 

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Health Ministry reiterates Universal Protection practices after country reopening

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health continues to urge the general public to adopt the Universal Protection approach against COVID-19, following the relaxation of several COVID-19 control restrictions. Businesses are asked to implement the COVID Free Setting measures to prevent transmission at their venues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237845-health-ministry-reiterates-universal-protection-practices-after-country-reopening/

 

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Farmers concerned about industrial facilities in Chacheongsao

 

 

The agricultural areas which constitute 72.75% of Chachoengsao province, Eastern Thailand, are the most important areas where most of the rice seeds for domestic consumption and export are produced.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1237848-farmers-concerned-about-industrial-facilities-in-chacheongsao/

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