THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 8 Nov 2021

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UPDATE: Family of young woman found dead at Koh Larn resort believes gas leak or smoke inside resort lead to death

 

 

The family of a young woman, known as ‘Nong Film’, who was found dead at a resort on Koh Larn last week believes a possible gas leak or smoke caused her death. The family is denying statements made by various relevant officials that the woman drank alcohol or used illegal drugs leading to her death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238576-update-family-of-young-woman-found-dead-at-koh-larn-resort-believes-gas-leak-or-smoke-inside-resort-lead-to-death/

 

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51-year-old motorbike driver seriously injured in Ban Bueng accident, other vehicle flees but drops license plate

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

A 51-year-old female motorbike driver has sustained severe injuries after being hit by a pickup truck at an intersection in Ban Bueng on Saturday (November 6th). The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene, however, the license plate of their vehicle came loose and fell onto the road, helping police track down the driver.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238600-51-year-old-motorbike-driver-seriously-injured-in-ban-bueng-accident-other-vehicle-flees-but-drops-license-plate/

 

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Live your lives normally, but carefully, says Vachira director

 

The Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street Market in Phuket Town is back in full swing. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, Dr Weerasak Lorthongkham has come forward to urge people to go ahead and live their normal lives, but remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238601-live-your-lives-normally-but-carefully-says-vachira-director/

 

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Influx of illegal immigrants to Thailand prompts COVID concerns

 

This handout photo from the Royal Thai Army taken in late April 2021 and released on May 3, 2021 shows military personnel detaining illegal immigrants in an undisclosed location near the border areas between Thailand and neighbouring countries

 

Thai authorities have been asked to increase field checks on factories and businesses, to make sure that they hire properly registered and fully vaccinated migrant workers from neighbouring countries, to prevent a new outbreak of COVID-19, similar to that in Samut Sakhon last December.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238603-influx-of-illegal-immigrants-to-thailand-prompts-covid-concerns/

 

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Actions to be taken against ‘Clubhouse’ users who discriminate against people from Isaan

 

 

Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, has vowed to take legal action against anyone who openly discriminates or has discriminated against people born in the country’s north-eastern region, known as Isaan, in online discussions on the “Clubhouse” platform.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238604-actions-to-be-taken-against-‘clubhouse’-users-who-discriminate-against-people-from-isaan/

 

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Govt Satisfied with First Week of Country Reopening

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 8 (TNA) – The country reopening was satisfactory in its first week as Thailand received more than 20,000 visitors, only 15 of whom were infected with COVID-19, according to the government spokesman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238605-govt-satisfied-with-first-week-of-country-reopening/

 

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Bangkok Governor Apologizes for Floods

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 8 (TNA) – Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang apologized for the flooding that resulted from overflow from the Chao Phraya River.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238606-bangkok-governor-apologizes-for-floods/

 

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Labour Ministry eyes import of legal migrant workers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour is pursuing the import of legal migrant workers from neighboring countries to meet with an increase in demand for alien workers following the country’s reopening. Unregistered migrant workers currently working in Thailand are encouraged to register for their legal status by the end of this month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238607-labour-ministry-eyes-import-of-legal-migrant-workers/

 

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PM stresses Thailand-U.S. partnerships in meeting with Congress members

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister of Thailand has emphasized the partnership between Thailand and the United States in a meeting with U.S. Congress members, expressing his willingness to pursue cooperation in every aspect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238608-pm-stresses-thailand-us-partnerships-in-meeting-with-congress-members/

 

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Millions worth of unauthorized health products seized at Bangkok warehouses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has given incentives for people to sell health-related products that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Most recently, authorities have found 5 million baht worth of unauthorized ATK kits and medical equipment at warehouses in Bang Kapi district of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238609-millions-worth-of-unauthorized-health-products-seized-at-bangkok-warehouses/

 

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Foreign ministry fixing Thailand Pass system’s issue of slow QR code

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making adjustments to the Thailand Pass system after tourists have had to wait long periods to receive their QR codes. The ministry is now allowing the use of PDF files to facilitate tourists’ selection of their initial hotel which is linked to an accommodating hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238480-thai-pm-urges-relevant-government-agencies-to-fix-“thailand-pass”-system-after-many-did-not-receive-qr-code/?do=findComment&comment=16962646

 

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