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Number of vaccine doses administered in Thailand exceeds 80 million

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is on its ninth day of having officially opened up to international tourists. More than 80 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, placing Thailand at the 18th spot among countries and territories with the highest number of doses administered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238749-number-of-vaccine-doses-administered-in-thailand-exceeds-80-million/

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US government is planning to donate 1 million doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to Thai government, Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry reveals

 

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is planning to inform the Thai Cabinet Committee that the government of the United States is preparing to donate an additional 1 million doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238771-us-government-is-planning-to-donate-1-million-doses-of-moderna-covid-19-vaccines-to-thai-government-thai-foreign-affairs-ministry-reveals/

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Cabinet approves Molnupiravir antiviral procurement budget

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved the allocation of a 500 million baht budget for the purchase of Molnupiravir drug for COVID-19 treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238774-cabinet-approves-molnupiravir-antiviral-procurement-budget/

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No, Loy Krathong is not canceled, says Thai Government spokesperson

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha has agreed to allow organizing Loy Krathong events nationwide next week, the government spokesperson said this afternoon, November 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238770-no-loy-krathong-is-not-canceled-says-thai-government-spokesperson/

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Thailand to join ASEAN-Canada FTA talks

 

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The Thai cabinet today approved Thailand’s bid to join ASEAN-Canada FTA talks, in the hope of opening a trade gateway to North America.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238793-thailand-to-join-asean-canada-fta-talks/

 

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Thailand stresses digital, sustainable economy at APEC Ministerial Meeting

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Leaders from 21 APEC member countries are now participating in several meetings held as part of APEC 2021 Leaders’ Week hosted virtually by New Zealand. The Thai Minister of Commerce said Thailand had proposed guidelines on economic recovery in yesterday’s Ministerial Meeting, with a particular focus on digitalization and sustainability.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238794-thailand-stresses-digital-sustainable-economy-at-apec-ministerial-meeting/

 

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Pak Meng Dock in Trang to open for service during mobile Cabinet meeting next week

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

TRANG (NNT) - The prime minister will be leading Cabinet members to this year’s first mobile cabinet meeting in Trang and Krabi, on November 15 and 16. Pak Meng Dock in Trang is one of the sites included in the itinerary, and the prime minister will be inaugurating the commencement of services at the newly improved dock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238795-pak-meng-dock-in-trang-to-open-for-service-during-mobile-cabinet-meeting-next-week/

 

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Engineers council proposes methods to solve flooding in Bangkok

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Council of Engineers of Thailand (COET) is proposing that relevant bodies quickly make improvements to the flood prevention infrastructure along the Chao Phraya River, and warned that there is a probability of Bangkok becoming submerged in 10 years if the water issue is not properly addressed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238796-engineers-council-proposes-methods-to-solve-flooding-in-bangkok/

 

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Chula history professor says the university failed her after being sued for approving a thesis

By Erich Parpart

 

 

A former teacher at Chulalongkorn University said the university failed to protect her against a lawsuit even though all she did was approve a thesis while she was teaching at the school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238797-chula-history-professor-says-the-university-failed-her-after-being-sued-for-approving-a-thesis/

 

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Nov 9: Prachuap reports 87 new COVID-19 cases, 39 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Health officials on Tuesday (Nov 9) reported 87 new COVID-19 cases, 39 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238798-nov-9-prachuap-reports-87-new-covid-19-cases-39-cases-in-hua-hin/

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Five people arrested after allegedly brawling on Pattaya beach

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Five people were arrested and charged after allegedly fighting on Pattaya Beach last night (November 8th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238800-five-people-arrested-after-allegedly-brawling-on-pattaya-beach/

 

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Thousands of students in Pattaya receive second dose of Pfizer Covid -19 vaccine

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – More than two thousand eligible students aged 12-18 from public schools in Pattaya received a second dose of the Pfizer Covid -19 vaccine today (November 9th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238801-thousands-of-students-in-pattaya-receive-second-dose-of-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine/

 

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Opinion: Like our other problems, the key to fixing education system is decentralization

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Talk to anyone involved in education in Thailand and they will tell you that the system, as it is, is broken. From high ranking officials within the Ministry of Education to the teachers trying their best in tough situations in the countryside, all will agree that something must change both in terms of policy and material distribution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238807-opinion-like-our-other-problems-the-key-to-fixing-education-system-is-decentralization/

 

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Opinion: Thailand fails the COP26 test despite having much to lose from climate change

By Mark S Cogan

 

 

Last Monday, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, at the United Nations Global Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland told the assembled crowd that climate change is the “gravest challenge of our time” and highlighted that Thailand was one of the countries most vulnerable to its effects. According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Thailand ranks ninth globally in terms of countries affected by climate change-related extreme weather events. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238809-opinion-thailand-fails-the-cop26-test-despite-having-much-to-lose-from-climate-change/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 6,978 new coronavirus cases, 62 deaths

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Wednesday (November 10) reported 6,978 new COVID-19 cases, 7,697 recoveries and 62 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238816-covid-19-thailand-reports-6978-new-coronavirus-cases-62-deaths/

 

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Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 50 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 9) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,010.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238822-phuket-marks-50-new-covid-cases/

 

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Govt vs hospital: Who is right in the row over Poland’s failed vaccine donation?

 

Medical workers load syringes with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo by Apu GOMES / AFP)

 

In what seems like a case of “different sides of the same coin”, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry and Thammasat University Hospital have sparred over the collapsed deal for 1.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine offered for free by Poland.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238832-govt-vs-hospital-who-is-right-in-the-row-over-poland’s-failed-vaccine-donation/

 

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Killed 55 years ago, Thailand’s Che Guevara finally honored by his university

 

Jit Poumisak has been described as a Marxist historian, activist, author, philologist, poet, songwriter, and communist revolutionary.

 

A shocking act of violence shattered the atmosphere in Chulalongkorn University’s auditorium 68 years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238838-killed-55-years-ago-thailand’s-che-guevara-finally-honored-by-his-university/

 

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Chonburi announces 203 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

203 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

337 people recovered and were released from medical care

No new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238842-chonburi-announces-203-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-no-new-deaths/

 

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Keep your guard up, says Governor

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has warned against complacency in regards to COVID-19 as the tourist numbers on the island continue to increase. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: While the number of tourists coming to Phuket has increased of late, Governor Narong Woonciew has urged residents across the island to maintain diligence to ensure any possible spread of the COVID-19 virus is minimised.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238843-keep-your-guard-up-says-governor/

 

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Deluge to Reach Central Phetchaburi This Evening

 

 

PHETCHABURI, Nov 10 (TNA) – The Royal Irrigation Department warns that a deluge from the Phet dam will reach the heart of Phetchaburi province at 4pm today.

 

full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238844-deluge-to-reach-central-phetchaburi-this-evening/

 

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Thailand to target ‘quality’ and first time visitors

 

File photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

The post pandemic recovery of its tourism industry will see Thailand target ‘quality’ tourists and first timers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238848-thailand-to-target-‘quality’-and-first-time-visitors/

 

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New Phuket Provincial Hall blessed with Garuda installation

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday led a ceremony to install the royal sacred Garuda symbol on the new Phuket Provincial Hall built on the south side of Phuket Town, a traditional blessing ceremony that marks the building is now ready for use.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238853-new-phuket-provincial-hall-blessed-with-garuda-installation/

 

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This is why pick up trucks with loudspeakers have been blaring announcements around Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

 

You might have seen, or rather heard, scores of pick up trucks driving around Hua Hin in recent weeks with announcements blaring from loudspeakers on the back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238855-this-is-why-pick-up-trucks-with-loudspeakers-have-been-blaring-announcements-around-hua-hin/

 

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Tourist faces huge bill, separation from family after testing positive on arrival in Thailand

 

Photo credit: Richard Barrow

 

A tourist has revealed his anguish at the possibility of being hit with a large bill after falling foul of Thailand’s test on arrival policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238858-tourist-faces-huge-bill-separation-from-family-after-testing-positive-on-arrival-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand welcomed 724 Swedish travelers in the first week of the country’s reopening

by Gregers Møller

 

 

In the first week of Thailand’s reopening to quarantine free travelers, the country welcomed over 20.000 international travelers including 724 Swedish travelers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238862-thailand-welcomed-724-swedish-travelers-in-the-first-week-of-the-country’s-reopening/

 

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Global Pension Index 2021: Dip in household savings sees slight decrease in Thailand’s overall index value

By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand, November 9, 2021 – The overall index value for Thailand’s retirement system dipped slightly from 40.8 in  2020 to 40.6 in 2021, according to the 2021 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI)1. Into its 13th edition,  the 2021 Global Pension Index measures 43 retirement income systems across the globe through three weighted sub-indices (adequacy, sustainability, and integrity) and includes four new systems – Iceland, Taiwan, UAE, and Uruguay.  Thailand is ranked 43rd in this year’s study, with the lowest index value globally. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238865-global-pension-index-2021-dip-in-household-savings-sees-slight-decrease-in-thailand’s-overall-index-value/

 

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Prime Minister to Attend 28th APEC Meeting

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 10 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend the 28th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in its teleconference form on Nov 12 and Thailand will take over the APEC chair at the end of the session.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238876-prime-minister-to-attend-28th-apec-meeting/

 

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Government urged to revive ‘Shop Dee Mee Kuen” stimulus in run up to New Year

 

 

The Thai Retailers Association has proposed that the government revive the “Shop Dee Mee Kuen” (shopping with refunds) scheme to encourage consumer spending during the last two months of the year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238880-government-urged-to-revive-‘shop-dee-mee-kuen”-stimulus-in-run-up-to-new-year/

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Just 8 foreign tourists have visited Hua Hin since reopening

 

Hua Hin file photo

 

Just 8 foreign tourists have visited Hua Hin since the country reopened to tourism on November 1, officials have confirmed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238904-just-8-foreign-tourists-have-visited-hua-hin-since-reopening/