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Thai telecom regulator invites DTAC and True for meetings about potential merger

 

 

Representatives of True Corporation and the Total Access Communication Company have been separately invited by the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand’s telecom regulator, to clarify media reports of a potential merger of True and DTAC.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240287-thai-telecom-regulator-invites-dtac-and-true-for-meetings-about-potential-merger/

 

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Moken communities under lockdown after 15 test positive for COVID-19

 

 

The provincial communicable disease committee of the southern coastal province of Phang-nga has temporarily but completely locked down the Moken (Morgan) indigenous communities on the Surin islands in the Andaman Sea after 15 people tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240289-moken-communities-under-lockdown-after-15-test-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Din Daeng stadium to be last BMA run major vaccination facility in Bangkok from Tuesday

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will close all but one of its 25 vaccination facilities in the capital on Tuesday, but will retain the main centre at the Thai-Japanese stadium in Din Daeng.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240291-din-daeng-stadium-to-be-last-bma-run-major-vaccination-facility-in-bangkok-from-tuesday/

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Free IUDs for under 20s available at all NHSO-connected hospitals in Thailand

 

 

Women under 20 can now get a free contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) at all private and state hospitals connected with Thailand’s National Health Security Office (NHSO), according to Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Health Services Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240292-free-iuds-for-under-20s-available-at-all-nhso-connected-hospitals-in-thailand/

 

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Anek Laothammatas elected Action Coalition for Thailand party leader

 

 

The current Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovations, Anek Laothammatas was, today (Sunday), elected uncontested as the new leader of the Action Coalition for Thailand Party (Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai), succeeding Tawatchai na Takuathung.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240293-anek-laothammatas-elected-action-coalition-for-thailand-party-leader/

 

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Thailand’s international economic policy is set to be revamped when a new government is formed next year, with the application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CCTPP) high on the agenda, pledged representatives from three political parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240294-pro-active-international-economic-policy-‘a-must’/

 

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Phuket Opinion: It’s a no-brainer

By The Phuket News

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha poses with two children at the mobile Cabinet meeting in Krabi on Tuesday (Nov 16). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Cabinet have struck gold with not one, but two no-brainers this past week with their declaration of the slew of projects to support tourism development throughout the Andaman provinces, including Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240295-phuket-opinion-it’s-a-no-brainer/

 

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Thailand quickly addressing impacts on marine mammals

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is proceeding with conservation and management efforts for marine mammals by enforcing regulations that are in line with international practices, to prevent negative effects on Thai seafood exports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240296-thailand-quickly-addressing-impacts-on-marine-mammals/

 

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Departments collaborating to develop tools and personnel to combat airborne dust

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Meteorological Department and the Department of Disease Control have entered into a collaboration over personnel development and tools creation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in airborne dust situation forecasts and reducing the effects of PM2.5 air pollution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240297-departments-collaborating-to-develop-tools-and-personnel-to-combat-airborne-dust/

 

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Government speeds up vaccination with aim to achieve 100 million administered doses by month’s end

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - With the government having set a new COVID-19 vaccination target to see 100 million doses administered by the end of November, the prime minister has asked all parties to encourage people to come forth to receive their shots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240298-government-speeds-up-vaccination-with-aim-to-achieve-100-million-administered-doses-by-month’s-end/

 

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50,000 baht reward announced for information leading to arrest of armed gold shop robber at Khon Kaen department store

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Khon Kaen – Khon Kaen police announced a 50,000-baht reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who was reportedly armed and robbed a gold shop at a Khon Kaen department store yesterday evening, November 20th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240299-50000-baht-reward-announced-for-information-leading-to-arrest-of-armed-gold-shop-robber-at-khon-kaen-department-store/

 

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Chonburi Department of Public Health warns recent diners at Jomtien Restaurant of potential Covid-19 risk

By Adam Judd

 

 

Jomtien, Thailand-The Chonburi of Public Health released a notice this afternoon, November 21st, 2021, warning diners of the Frasers Sports Bar and Restaurant between November 9th-November 15th of potential Covid-19 exposure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240300-chonburi-department-of-public-health-warns-recent-diners-at-jomtien-restaurant-of-potential-covid-19-risk/

 

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Flood alert issued for Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Paul Andrews

 

Heavy rain brought minor flooding to Thap Sakae on Nov 18. File photo

 

A flood alert has been issued for Prachuap Khiri Khan and seven other southern provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240301-flood-alert-issued-for-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Nov 21: Prachuap reports 74 new COVID-19 cases, 26 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Health officials on Sunday (Nov 21) reported 74 new COVID-19 cases, 26 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240302-nov-21-prachuap-reports-74-new-covid-19-cases-26-cases-in-hua-hin/

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Two arrested in Sydney over alleged 300kg heroin seizure in Thailand

 

 

SYDNEY/BANGKOK, Nov 21 (dpa): Two Sydney men were arrested in connection to a major seizure of heroin in Thailand, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have confirmed to the media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240303-two-arrested-in-sydney-over-alleged-300kg-heroin-seizure-in-thailand/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 6,428 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths, 7,882 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (November 22) reported 6,428 new COVID-19 cases, 7,882 recoveries and 49 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240311-covid-19-thailand-reports 6428-new-coronavirus-cases-49-deaths-7882-recoveries/

 

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Orchid Palm Homes Cup III set for November 28th

 

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Having been postponed multiple times due to Covid-19 the Orchid Palm Homes Cup III will finally take place on November 28th at True Arena Hua Hin Sports Club. The 6 a side tournament will feature four Under 12 teams.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240315-orchid-palm-homes-cup-iii-set-for-november-28th/

 

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Thai PM demands seamless "Thailand Pass"

 

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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said at the weekend that the country's leader is demanding that the Thailand pass system is working seamlessly to facilitate the arrival of foreign travellers and tourists, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240317-thai-pm-demands-seamless-thailand-pass/

 

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Legal public casino set for top level government discussions this week

 

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For decades it has been one of Thailand hottest of hot potatoes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240319-legal-public-casino-set-for-top-level-government-discussions-this-week/

 

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Phuket marks 83 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 83 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,765.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240321-phuket-marks-83-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/

 

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Calling all blood donor "heroes"! Severe shortage as operations face cancellation - get free t-shirt

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the director of the Red Cross National Blood Center is calling on healthy people to donate blood amid a national shortage. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240322-calling-all-blood-donor-heroes-severe-shortage-as-operations-face-cancellation-get-free-t-shirt/

 

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Shoppers scatter in terror as brazen armed robber steals a million baht in gold at Central Plaza Khon Kaen

 

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 Daily News  reported that a man was helping police with their inquiries after a brazen robbery at the Keerati gold shop at Central Plaza Khon Kaen on Saturday evening. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240326-shoppers-scatter-in-terror-as-brazen-armed-robber-steals-a-million-baht-in-gold-at-central-plaza-khon-kaen/

 

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"Dream Job" advertised - 35K a month for a committed sleeper "whose strong point is lethargy"

 

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Thai social media was having a 5555 field day after the Facebook page of Mattress City - a leading bedding and mattress company - advertised for a sleeper.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240333-dream-job-advertised-35k-a-month-for-a-committed-sleeper-whose-strong-point-is-lethargy/

 

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Bangkok and upcountry crackdown on vehicle emissions - black smoke vehicles face bans

 

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Bangkok Metropolitan Authority official Khajit Chachawanich reiterated that there is currently a crackdown on filthy vehicles emitting black smoke in both Bangkok and 15 provinces. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240337-bangkok-and-upcountry-crackdown-on-vehicle-emissions-black-smoke-vehicles-face-bans/

 

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Thailand’s two-ballot electoral system comes into force

 

 

Constitutional amendments regarding the two-ballot electoral system take effect today (November 22nd) following the publication in the Royal Gazette yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240346-thailand’s-two-ballot-electoral-system-comes-into-force/

 

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Chonburi announces 150 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 1 new death

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Covid-19 Center

 

Highlights:

150 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

216 people recovered and were released from medical care

1 new death

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240347-chonburi-announces-150-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-1-new-death/

 

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Poll: More grandparents than parents are bringing up Thai children

 

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A Suan Dusit University poll has revealed that more family members and grandparents are bringing up Thai children than parents themselves. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240348-poll-more-grandparents-than-parents-are-bringing-up-thai-children/

 

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Thailand's opening: Half say no effect on economy, third say foreigners will bring in new Covid strain, poll

 

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The latest NIDA Poll asked respondents to assess the first two weeks of Thailand's reopening from November 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240350-thailands-opening-half-say-no-effect-on-economy-third-say-foreigners-will-bring-in-new-covid-strain-poll/

 

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Who's their enemy? Husband and wife caught with 111 illegal guns and 1,320 rounds of ammo

 

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A crackdown on illegal weapons by Region 7 police in Kanchanaburi in western Thailand found one married couple with 111 guns and 1,320 rounds of ammunition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240352-whos-their-enemy-husband-and-wife-caught-with-111-illegal-guns-and-1320-rounds-of-ammo/

 

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Joint venture between telecom giants True, Dtac announced

 

 

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group and Norway’s Telenor Group jointly announced an “equal partnership” for the US$ 200-million joint venture, with a focus on tech start-up investment today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1240359-joint-venture-between-telecom-giants-true-dtac-announced/