Japanese man arrested for selling substandard medical equipment to US, Switzerland

 

 

A Japanese businessman, who is accused of selling about 200-million-baht worth of substandard medical gloves and equipment to customers in Switzerland and the United States, has been arrested by officers from the Consumers Protection Division at a hotel in Bangkok’s Ploenchit commercial district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239582-japanese-man-arrested-for-selling-substandard-medical-equipment-to-us-switzerland/

OIC Prohibits Early Termination of COVID Insurance Policies

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov15 (TNA) – The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) prohibited insurance firms from early terminating their COVID-19 insurance policies which offered lump sum compensation because that would affect insured people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239546-oic-prohibits-early-termination-of-covid-insurance-policies/

Chinese travellers name Thailand their ‘Recommended Travel Destination of the Year’

 

 

Bangkok, 15 November, 2021 – Thailand has won the ‘Recommended Travel Destination of the Year’ award at the 2021 City Travel Hotel Awards organised by the Chinese magazine City Travel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239541-chinese-travellers-name-thailand-their-‘recommended-travel-destination-of-the-year’/

 

Thailand’s GDP for Q3 contracts 0.3%, forecast to increase by 1.2% for whole year – NESDC

 

Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP

 

Thailand’s economic gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 0.3% during the third quarter, compared to an increase of 0.1% during the second quarter and 7.6% during the same quarter of last year, mainly due to belt-tightening by consumers in the wake of a surge in COVID-19 infections, said Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) Danucha Pichayanan Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239585-thailand’s-gdp-for-q3-contracts-03-forecast-to-increase-by-12-for-whole-year-–-nesdc/

National health deputy inspects Bangla

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health Dr Kajonsak Kaewjarat has visited Phuket in person to inspect the COVID prevention measures in effect along Bangla Rd, Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239586-national-health-deputy-inspects-bangla/

 

Phuket alcohol hours revised

By The Phuket News

 

The notice posted by Phuket officials earlier today (Nov 15). Image: Phuket Info Center

 

PHUKET: The hours that restaurants and other “eateries” across Phuket will be allowed to serve alcohol has been revised, and no longer allows alcohol to be served throughout the mid-afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239588-phuket-alcohol-hours-revised/

 

Expedite efforts to give people jobs, Phuket Gov says

By The Phuket News

 

Gov Narong has called to give people jobs. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, has urged local authorities to expedite the ongoing recruitment campaign to help fight unemployment and provide local people with a source of income.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239589-expedite-efforts-to-give-people-jobs-phuket-gov-says/

 

BMA Allows More Restaurants To Serve Alcohol Under “Thai Stop Covid Plus” Certification

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) resolved to ease more restrictions on restaurants serving alcoholic beverages under the "Thai Stop Covid Plus" certification campaign, in addition to the previous certification of the SHA (Safety and Health Administration) granted by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239590-bma-allows-more-restaurants-to-serve-alcohol-under-“thai-stop-covid-plus”-certification/

 

Trang province set to request Cabinet approval for 4 development projects

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

TRANG (NNT) - Trang provincial administration is set to submit 4 projects for approval by the Cabinet during the latter’s mobile meeting in the South this week. Meanwhile, the province’s newly improved Pak Meng Pier will officially open for service 16 Nov.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239591-trang-province-set-to-request-cabinet-approval-for-4-development-projects/

 

Thai Airways posts earnings after debt restructuring, assets sale

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI), the country’s flag carrier and largest airline, reported a net profit of 51 billion baht for the first nine months of the year on Monday. It was a drastic turnaround from the 49 billion baht loss from a year earlier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239592-thai-airways-posts-earnings-after-debt-restructuring-assets-sale/

 

Thailand reports 5,947 new COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths and 7,943 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Tuesday (November 16) reported 5,947 new COVID-19 cases, 7,943 recoveries and 62 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239604-thailand-reports 5947-new-covid-19-cases-62-deaths-and 7943-recoveries/

 

US #1 as arrival list tops 50,000 after Thailand reopening - CCSA calls for more SHA accreditation

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Figures announced by Dr Thaweesin Visanuyothin of the CCSA yesterday for the number of foreign visitors in the period of November 1st to 14th since Thailand reopened showed the USA on top but with the UAE hot on their heels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239606-us-1-as-arrival-list-tops-50000-after-thailand-reopening-ccsa-calls-for-more-sha-accreditation/

 

Thailand Road Carnage: Media highlights perils of drink driving as year death toll tops 11,000

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that another twenty fatalities were added to the 2021 death toll from road accidents on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239607-thailand-road-carnage-media-highlights-perils-of-drink-driving-as-year-death-toll-tops-11000/

 

Call center criminals getting smarter - they used RTP spokesman's face and changed soundtrack

 

Daily News picture example: Criminals add sound in clip

 

The Royal Thai Police's deputy spokesman Pol Col Siriwat Deephor said that a video of himself was used by a call center gang extorting money from people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239615-call-center-criminals-getting-smarter-they-used-rtp-spokesmans-face-and-changed-soundtrack/

Nationals parks hit with near billion baht shortfall compared to 2020 - foreigner visits fall nearly 3 million

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Figures released by Thailand's National Parks authority showed that 2021's fiscal year has been far worse than 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239619-nationals-parks-hit-with-near-billion-baht-shortfall-compared-to-2020-foreigner visits-fall-nearly-3-million/

 

Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, one more death

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 48 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 14) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,353.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239621-phuket-marks-48-new-covid-cases-one-more-death/

 

Nov 15: Prachuap reports 60 new COVID-19 cases, 15 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

File photo

 

Health officials on Monday (Nov 15) reported 60 new COVID-19 cases, 15 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239623-nov-15-prachuap-reports-60-new-covid-19-cases-15-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

Tourists are choosing Thailand over Bali: Indonesian tourism official

 

Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar. File photo

 

Foreign tourists are choosing to visit Thailand over Bali, according to a senior figure from the Indonesian tourism industry. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239625-tourists-are-choosing-thailand-over-bali-indonesian-tourism-official/

 

Thailand Pass is being upgraded but passenger stress stories continue with cancellation threats

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (left) has expressed satisfaction with the latest number of tourist arrivals up to last Saturday since the country reopened on November 1st. However, there are still concerns about the operation of the Thailand Pass entry system with government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana (right) this week acknowledging the problems but also urging travellers to allow 7 days to obtain the QR entry codes when making arrangements.

 

A UK man with a wife who was seeking to visit her terminally ill mother found the Thailand Pass application extremely stressful this week as officials announced an overhaul of the online system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239632-thailand-pass-is-being-upgraded-but-passenger-stress-stories-continue-with-cancellation-threats/

 

Mango plantation for sale in Ang Thong, following massive stork invasion

 

 

The owner of a 20-hectare mango plantation in Sawaeng Ha district of the central province of Ang Thong has put it on the market, and the sale includes tens of thousands of Asian openbill storks (Anastomus oscitans).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239633-mango-plantation-for-sale-in-ang-thong-following-massive-stork-invasion/

 

Three year old boy brutally murdered in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A wicked story of the premeditated murder of a three year old boy has emerged in the suburbs of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239635-three-year-old-boy-brutally-murdered-in-bangkok/

 

High school students in Bangkok return to the classroom

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the opening day of school for the second semester for many of Bangkok's secondary school pupils.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239637-high-school-students-in-bangkok-return-to-the-classroom/

 

Nitrous Oxide: Doctor warns of using "Laughing Gas" after spate of cases

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The habit of inhaling "laughing gas" or nitrous oxide from balloons has become something of a craze again in Thailand, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239639-nitrous-oxide-doctor-warns-of-using-laughing-gas-after-spate-of-cases/

Bangkok: Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated as City Hall announces latest vax figures

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that pregnant women who have carried for 12 weeks should urgently seek vaccinations to protect both themselves and their unborn children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239644-bangkok-pregnant-women-urged-to-get-vaccinated-as-city-hall-announces-latest-vax-figures/

 

Chonburi announces 162 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

162 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

345 people recovered and were released from medical care

no new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239645-chonburi-announces-162-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-no-new-deaths/

 

Thai PM’s odd suggestions cause quite a stir

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested that Thai people should learn how to swim, exercise and study two languages during his visit to the southern province of Krabi to attend a mobile cabinet meeting, among other duties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239648-thai-pm’s-odd-suggestions-cause-quite-a-stir/

 

Thai K-pop star ‘Lisa’ honoured by her hometown

 

 

Thai-born K-pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of the girl group “BLACKPINK” was given an honourary award by her hometown of Buri Ram’s Provincial Education Office on Tuesday, for her contribution to education in the province and her role as an example and inspiration for youth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239650-thai-k-pop-star-‘lisa’-honoured-by-her-hometown/

 

Two year old boy suffers electric shock from ATM

 

Sanook Thai caption: Deadly dangerous

 

Sanook reported that a mother of a two year old boy said on Facebook that her son suffered an electric shock from an ATM machine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239651-two-year-old-boy-suffers-electric-shock-from-atm/

 

The government says truckers demands are impossible as protest intensifies

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The government can only cap diesel prices at 30 baht per litre until the end of this year, the Energy Ministry said on Tuesday, dismissing a trucker group’s demand for a further cut to 25 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239653-the-government-says-truckers-demands-are-impossible-as-protest-intensifies/

 

Courtyard by Marriott opens in Phuket Town

By The Phuket News

 

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

 

PHUKET: Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of its newest hotel on Phuket, the 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, located in the heart of Phuket’s Old Town district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239655-courtyard-by-marriott-opens-in-phuket-town/