Negative COVID ATK test results, proof of 2 jabs required for Bangkok’s Loy Krathong

 

 

This year’s celebrations of the annual Loy Krathong festival, on Friday November 19th, will embrace the “new normal” lifestyle, as all visitors to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s approved venues must show proof of two COVID vaccination jabs or COVID-19 negative test results for a test done within 72 hours prior to entering the venue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239953-negative-covid-atk-test-results-proof-of-2-jabs-required-for-bangkok’s-loy-krathong/

 

DPM Prawit to join PM for Loy Krathong, while 66% of those polled will not take part this year

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says he will join Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for the traditional Loy Krathong festival tomorrow night, at Phadung Krung Kasem canal, “to float away all conflicts between them, if there are any.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239989-dpm-prawit-to-join-pm-for-loy-krathong-while-66-of-those-polled-will-not-take-part-this-year/

 

Demerit point system for Thailand’s public transport drivers from Dec 1

 

This photo taken on August 27, 2021 shows taxi drivers waiting for customers at Bangkok Railway Station, more commonly known as Hua Lamphong, in Bangkok. The vast majority of services of the station at Hua Lamphong will move to a new rail hub on the capital’s northern outskirts later this year.

 

Starting December 1st, Thailand’s Land Transport Department will begin using a demerit point system for public transport drivers of buses, taxis, tuk-tuks, and motorcycle taxis, with the ability to suspend or withdraw their licenses if enough points are deducted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239990-demerit-point-system-for-thailand’s-public-transport-drivers-from-dec-1/

 

Thailand Presents its APEC Symbol

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Foreign Minister has presented the country’s APEC symbol, as Thailand takes on the chairmanship of APEC in 2022. The new logo “Chalom ” reflects the strong and resilient connectivity between member states.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239991-thailand-presents-its-apec-symbol/

 

Thailand to host first regional kickoff conference for UN Decade of Ocean Science

By Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is now ready to host the first regional kickoff conference for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science, during which Decade Action Incubators will be organized to set Ocean Decade partners on course for resolving major ocean issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239992-thailand-to-host-first-regional-kickoff-conference-for-un-decade-of-ocean-science/

 

PM wishes Thais happy, healthy Loy Krathong

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister wishes Thai people a safe, happy, and healthy Loy Krathong festival, as people across the country are expected to come out and celebrate this special occasion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239993-pm-wishes-thais-happy-healthy-loy-krathong/

 

American businesses ready to work with Thailand to restore economy

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The prime minister and American businesspersons have discussed post-pandemic joint investments, with the US party praising the government’s vision and expressing its readiness to make investments in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239994-american-businesses-ready-to-work-with-thailand-to-restore-economy/

 

TIHTA promotes hemp as new economic plant

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The legalization of hemp in Thailand has created new business opportunities for farmers and companies, who have formed a trade association for hemp products in the country. The association has kicked off its new campaign with an exhibition in Bangkok, aiming to promote the hemp plant as Thailand’s new economic plant.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1239996-tihta-promotes-hemp-as-new-economic-plant/

 

UTCC now expects GDP to grow by 1.5% this year

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s economic forecasting center now expects the Thai economy to expand by 1.5% this year, owing to various government measures to stimulate the economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239997-utcc-now-expects-gdp-to-grow-by-15-this-year/

 

Pattaya Mayor orders Bali Hai Pier officials to crackdown on alleged problems, speedboat price gouging, etc.

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – The Pattaya Mayor has ordered relevant officers and agencies to closely manage the Bali Hai Pier after many alleged problems have gone viral on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239998-pattaya-mayor-orders-bali-hai-pier-officials-to-crackdown-on-alleged-problems-speedboat-price-gouging-etc/

 

Pickup truck driver crashes through a grocery store in Bor Thong in the middle of the night

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Chonburi – A local grocery store has been damaged after a pickup truck driver crashed into the business and nearly ran through the owner’s bedroom in the middle of the night in the Bor Thong district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239999-pickup-truck-driver-crashes-through-a-grocery-store-in-bor-thong-in-the-middle-of-the-night/

 

Chiang Mai’s restaurant entrepreneurs urge Thai government to allow dine-in alcohol sales and drinking

By  Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Chiang Mai – Business sectors in Chiang Mai urge the government to allow alcohol sales as the country reopens to foreign tourists, stating that prohibiting drinking in the province is not profitable for local entrepreneurs.

 

Source: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240000-chiang-mai’s-restaurant-entrepreneurs-urge-thai-government-to-allow-dine-in-alcohol-sales-and-drinking/

 

Thailand Studies Carbon Tax as Promised in COP 26

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 18 (TNA) – Thailand is speeding up a study on carbon-related taxation to keep its promise made in the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26), according to the chief of the Excise Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240001-thailand-studies-carbon-tax-as-promised-in-cop-26/

 

Nov 18: Prachuap reports 104 new COVID-19 cases, 36 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Thursday (Nov 18) reported 104 new COVID-19 cases, 36 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240003-nov-18-prachuap-reports-104-new-covid-19-cases-36-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

Police chief to expedite the removal of ‘Ferrari Joe’ as murder charges are due to be filed in court

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

The National Police Commissioner General Suwat Jang­yod­suk, on Wednesday, confirmed that he will expedite the disciplinary process which will see Police Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon and six other police officers removed from government service as charges including one for capital murder are expected to be filed before the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases very shortly.

 

Charges expected to be filed at the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases against Police Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon or ‘Ferrari Joe’ and six subordinate officers for the capital murder of Jeerapong Thanapat on August 5th last.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240004-police-chief-to-expedite-the-removal-of-‘ferrari-joe’-as-murder-charges-are-due-to-be-filed-in-court/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 6,855 new coronavirus cases, 51 deaths, 7,655 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Friday (November 19) reported 6,855 new COVID-19 cases, 7,655 recoveries and 51 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240014-covid-19-thailand-reports-6855-new-coronavirus-cases-51-deaths-7655-recoveries/

 

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Public transport drivers license to get points on license for driving offenses

 

 

Thai Rath reported that the director of the Department of Land Transport (DLT) Jirut Wisanjit announced that public transport drivers of all sorts will get points deducted from their licences from December 1st. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239990-demerit-point-system-for-thailand’s-public-transport-drivers-from-dec-1/?do=findComment&comment=16989925

 

APEC summit crucial to world’s economic recovery

 

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and PM’s Office Minister Anucha Nakhasai unveiling the APEC 2022 logo during a ceremony at Iconsiam yesterday. [Image Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs]

 

The summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to be chaired by Thailand next year will play a crucial in the world’s economic recovery in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and in the fight against climate change, according to the Foreign Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240021-apec-summit-crucial-to-world’s-economic-recovery/

 

Mass production of Thailand’s ChulaCov 19 mRNA vaccine expected early next year

 

 

Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University is expected to transfer technology for the mass production of its vaccine, ChulaCov 19 mRNA, to a local manufacturer in the first quarter of next year, according to Professor Dr. Kiat Ruxrungtham, director of the vaccine’s development project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240022-mass-production-of-thailand’s-chulacov-19-mrna-vaccine-expected-early-next-year/

 

Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no new deaths

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 69 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 18) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,551.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240025-phuket-marks-69-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/

 

Anutin speaks out on the unvaccinated possibly facing restrictions

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's controversial Minister of Health and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul was interviewed by Daily News on what the media called the latest drama:

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240027-anutin-speaks-out-on-the-unvaccinated-possibly-facing-restrictions/

 

Top trending new music video takes satirical jab at Thai government

 

 

Thai pop-rock band Getsunova and Three Man Down havereleased their latest track and accompanying music video “Eek Mai Narn, Narn Kae Nhai”, which translates literally as “Not too long, but how long?”, which has garnered more than 1.9 million views since its release on November 16th and become the #3 top-trending clip in the music category on YouTube in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240041-top-trending-new-music-video-takes-satirical-jab-at-thai-government/

 

TAT predicts 18 million foreign tourists in 2022, spending 1 trillion baht

 

File photo: Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport during the first day of the country's reopening campaign, part of the government's plan to jump-start the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Bangkok, Thailand November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File

 

A day after a senior Chonburi tourism official slammed the government's opening of the country as smoke and mirrors and window dressing rhetoric the Tourism Authority of Thailand chief has hit back with his own brand of unbridled optimism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240042-tat-predicts-18-million-foreign-tourists-in-2022-spending-1-trillion-baht/

 

Phuket Governor urges a safe, ‘New Normal’ Loy Krathong

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is urging people to comply with COVID prevention measures. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged people across the island to enjoy a safe, “new normal” Loy Krathong this evening (Nov 19) as celebrations for the main festival holiday go ahead nationwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240043-phuket-governor-urges-a-safe-‘new-normal’-loy-krathong/

 

Don Brings Donations to Myanmar, Meets Its Leader

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov18 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said he met the Myanmar junta leader, had a constructive conversation and handed donations to Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240044-don-brings-donations-to-myanmar-meets-its-leader/

 

Over 77% people polled will not join Loy Krathong festival over COVID concerns

 

 

Over three quarters (77.3%) of people surveyed in a recent poll, conducted by Bangkok Poll, said that they will not take part the Loy Krathong festival today (Friday), citing COVID-19 concerns. 74.4% said they are also worried that the annual festival will result in new infection clusters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240047-over-77-people-polled-will-not-join-loy-krathong-festival-over-covid-concerns/

 

Thai tourism won't recover without the Chinese, says top bank analyst

 

Reuters file photo for reference only

 

A report by the BBC's Thai team suggested that Thailand's tourism would not recover without the return of Chinese tourists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240048-thai-tourism-wont-recover-without-the-chinese-says-top-bank-analyst/

 

Thai Cyber Cops and US official appear side by side after latest bust of fake dollar gang

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a press conference in which the chief of Thailand PCT or Cyber Police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat appeared alongside Mr Christopher Rohde, a US secret Service rep attached to the US Embassy in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240049-thai-cyber-cops-and-us-official-appear-side-by-side-after-latest-bust-of-fake-dollar-gang/

 

Chonburi announces 223 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 3 new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

223 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

175 people recovered and were released from medical care

3 new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240056-chonburi-announces-223-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-3-new-deaths/

 

Tricky burglar uses food delivery rider ruse before stealing valuables worth 5 million baht from factory owner's safe

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the arrest of a cunning burglar who pretended to be a food delivery rider to trick complacent security at a gated housing estate in Phuttamonthon Soi 4. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240057-tricky-burglar-uses-food-delivery-rider-ruse-before-stealing-valuables-worth-5-million-baht-from-factory-owners-safe/