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Thailand Pass or Certificate of Entry: Clearing confusion for travelers

 

 

When Thailand opened its doors to vaccinated travelers from 63 nations this month, it also launched a new system for them to gain entry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238905-thailand-pass-or-certificate-of-entry-clearing-confusion-for-travelers/

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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/

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Health authorities satisfied with air border reopening

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health officials have expressed their satisfaction with the very low rate of imported COVID-19 cases over the 10 days of border reopening for vaccinated tourists. The Ministry of Public Health reported that Thailand is now close to achieving its 100 million dose vaccination goal, resulting in a decline in COVID-related deaths.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238937-health-authorities-satisfied-with-air-border-reopening/

 

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Prime minister pledges support for youths’ foray into digital technology

by Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The prime minister has inaugurated the National Science and Technology Fair 2021, asking all members of the public to continually make self-improvements to keep abreast of global changes and the ever-increasing use of digital technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238938-prime-minister-pledges-support-for-youths’-foray-into-digital-technology/

 

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Thailand e-Commerce Expo 2021 to be held online

by Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is prepared to host Thailand e-Commerce Expo 2021, a month-long online trade event that gathers highlighted products from communities around the country for easy purchase by consumers who will be shopping for New Year’s gifts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238939-thailand-e-commerce-expo-2021-to-be-held-online/

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Top 10 Arrivals after 1 November Thailand Reopening

USA, Germany, and UK top most arrivals during 1-6 November, 2021

 

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Bangkok – Thailand is now welcoming fully vaccinated visitors from around the world via two specially-designed entry schemes: TEST & GO Exemption from Quarantine and Living in the “Blue Zone” (17 Sandbox destinations). Partially or unvaccinated visitors are also much welcomed via the Happy Quarantine requirements.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238940-top-10-arrivals-after-1-november-thailand-reopening/

 

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TAT formed agreement with Etihad & launched ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022’ to the Gulf Region

As part of TAT’s recent marketing mission to strengthening partnership with airlines, including the signing of the Letter of Intent with Etihad Airways

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently staged a special tourism marketing mission to Dubai, the UAE, that resulted in stronger ties with strategic airline partners and a wider awareness of the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022’ in the Gulf Region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238941-tat-formed-agreement-with-etihad-launched-‘visit-thailand-year-2022’-to-the-gulf-region/

 

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13-year old boy arrested for allegedly smuggling Rohingya migrants

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

A 13-year-old boy was arrested in Tak province early Wednesday morning by Mae Sot police after he was allegedly involved in the smuggling of ten Rohingya migrants across the Thai-Myanmar border.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238942-13-year-old-boy-arrested-for-allegedly-smuggling-rohingya-migrants/

 

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Chonburi roads flooded after recent rains and sea level rising

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Chonburi – Many Chonburi roads were found flooded after the sea level rose earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238943-chonburi-roads-flooded-after-recent-rains-and-sea-level-rising/

 

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Public Schools in Pattaya planned to open ‘on site’ this November 16th, says Pattaya Mayor

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Public Schools in Pattaya are planned to be open ‘on site’ this November 16th as more than 95 percent of eligible students 12-18 years old have been vaccinated, said the mayor of Pattaya this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238945-public-schools-in-pattaya-planned-to-open-‘on-site’-this-november-16th-says-pattaya-mayor/

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Government officials concerned over possible ‘Loy Krathong’ Covid-19 clusters next week, more dine-in alcohol rules to be considered by local authorities

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Manager Online

 

Bangkok – General Supot Malaniyom, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), gave an interview to the Associated Press this afternoon, November 10th, regarding the general situations, plans, and concerns of the Covid-19 situation during the country’s reopening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238947-government-officials-concerned-over-possible-‘loy-krathong’-covid-19-clusters-next-week-more-dine-in-alcohol-rules-to-be-considered-by-local-authorities/

 

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Thailand ramps up emissions reduction goal

Kingdom did not sign Global Methane Pledge

By Amanda Battersby in Glasgow 

 

 

Thailand has increased its climate change commitments and is now aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in 2030, with international support, members of its delegation told Upstream at COP26; although national upstream company PTTEP will still produce hydrocarbons domestically and at its international assets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238949-thailand-ramps-up-emissions-reduction-goal/https://aseannow.com/topic/1238949-thailand-ramps-up-emissions-reduction-goal/

 

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Who is traveling to Thailand now that international airlines have returned 80% of their slots?

By Joe Cusmano 

TD Syndicated Partner

 

 

According to Nitinai Sirisamatthakarn, general director of Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company, international airlines have returned up to 80% of their airport slots at Thailand’s six international airports between October 31st and March 26th of next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238950-who-is-traveling-to-thailand-now-that-international-airlines-have-returned-80-of-their-slots/

 

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Thailand reports 7,496 new COVID-19 cases, 57 deaths and 7,452 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Thursday (November 11) reported 7,496 new COVID-19 cases, 7,452 recoveries and 57 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238962-thailand-reports-7496-new-covid-19 cases-57-deaths-and-7452-recoveries/

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PT Prachuap Grand Prix postponed due to COVID-19

By Paul Andrews

 

 

The PT PRACHUAP GRANDPRIX 2021, a motor race which was due to be held on the roads around Ao Prachuap later this month, has been postponed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238965-pt-prachuap-grand-prix-postponed-due-to-covid-19/

 

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Warning of strong winds, rain and possible flash floods for Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Paul Andrews

 

 

The Southern-East Coast Meteorological Center has warned adverse weather across the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238967-warning-of-strong-winds-rain-and-possible-flash-floods-for-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Nov 10: Prachuap reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, 32 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Wednesday (Nov 10) reported 70 new COVID-19 cases, 32 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238970-nov-10-prachuap-reports-70-new-covid-19-cases-32-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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At least 8,000 tourists heading to Koh Larn this weekend during Pattaya Music Festival, say Pattaya City officials

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Koh Larn – At least 8,000 tourists are planning on visiting Koh Larn during the Pattaya Music Festival which is expected to lift domestic tourism on this Saturday (November 13th) and over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238979-at-least-8000-tourists-heading-to-koh-larn-this-weekend-during-pattaya-music-festival-say-pattaya-city-officials/

 

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Phuket marks 70 new COVID cases

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 70 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 10) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,083.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238982-phuket-marks-70-new-covid-cases/

 

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Chonburi announces 222 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 3 new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

222 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

339 people recovered and were released from medical care

3 new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238986-chonburi-announces-222-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-3-new-deaths/

 

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Tourists return to Thailand’s chilly natural attractions

 

 

Tourists are flocking to embrace the cool breezes and the beautiful sunrises at the Phu Ruea National Park viewpoint, in Thailand’s northern province of Loei, as temperatures fall to just 9 degrees celsius.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238991-tourists-return-to-thailand’s-chilly-natural-attractions/

 

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Chalong Police hunt killer after teen fight leaves 18-year-old dead

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET: Police are hunting for a young man wanted for stabbing an 18-year-old during a fight outside a house in Chalong last night (Nov 10). The 18-year-old later died of his injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1238994-chalong-police-hunt-killer-after-teen-fight-leaves-18-year-old-dead/

 

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Muslim leaders in Pattani set example by getting COVID-19 vaccinations

 

 

Religious leaders in the southern border province of Pattani have visited the vaccination centre, in the conference room of the provincial Islamic committee, to receive COVID-19 vaccine shots in an effort to convince their fellow Muslims to do so.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239003-muslim-leaders-in-pattani-set-example-by-getting-covid-19-vaccinations/

 

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Thailand agrees to buy electricity from Laos, ignoring NGOs’ concerns

Environmental groups say they fear harm to the Mekong's ecosystem and to the livelihoods of local people.

 

Boats pass the Pak Beng pier on the Mekong River in northwestern Laos' Oudomxay province, site of a proposed hydroelectric dam, in a file photo. AFP

 

Thai power authorities have agreed after a long delay to buy electricity from three hydropower projects in Laos, pushing aside objections from Thai NGOs who say the dams’ operations will harm the ecosystem along the Mekong River.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239006-thailand-agrees-to-buy-electricity-from-laos-ignoring-ngos’-concerns/

 

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20k THB reward for people who report law breaking motorcyclists

By  Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

National – A reward of as high as 20,000 baht will be offered to those who recorded photos and/or videos of illegal motorcyclists and reported them to the Royal Thai Police, according to the Deputy National Police Chief. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239008-20k-thb-reward-for-people-who-report-law-breaking-motorcyclists/

 

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Pattaya confirms they are holding a Loy Krathong Festival, denies rumors of the event being canceled  

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Pattaya City is all set to hold a Loy Krathong Festival on Friday, November 19th, 2021. Pattaya Public Relations have also denied all media rumors (Which TPN media also denied these rumors earlier this week here) about the event being canceled as spread on social media and some Thai press earlier this week.

 

Full storyhttps://aseannow.com/topic/1239009-pattaya-confirms-they-are-holding-a-loy-krathong-festival-denies-rumors-of-the-event-being-canceled/ 

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Labour Ministry Proposes Labour Import

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – The Labour Ministry will seek approval from the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) this Friday for the import of migrant workers and expects the import under memorandums of understanding (MOU) to start in 30 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239011-labour-ministry-proposes-labour-import/

 

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Bars, pubs and nightclubs in Thailand could remain closed until 2022

 

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Bars, pubs, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in Thailand could remain closed until 2022, according to a proposal due to be considered by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239014-bars-pubs-and-nightclubs-in-thailand-could-remain-closed-until-2022/

 

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PM urges Health Ministry to crack down on sales of sub-standard ATKs

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Cases of false-positive results from sub-standard COVID-19 antigen test kits have recently made the news, with affected people later tested negative from confirmatory RT-PCR tests. Thailand’s Prime Minister has urged the Ministry of Public Health to regulate the quality of test kits available in the market to ensure accurate results and the safety of users.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239037-pm-urges-health-ministry-to-crack-down-on-sales-of-sub-standard-atks/

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COVID-19 Drug No Substitute for Vaccine

 

 

People may prefer treatment for COVID-19 over vaccination for COVID-19. The media often broadcast disturbing stories about vaccine side effects, and as a result, many people feel that it is best not to take the vaccine since the treatment is already available.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239038-covid-19-drug-no-substitute-for-vaccine/