webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 RT-PCR test requirement on arrival in Thailand to remain in place The RT-PCR COVID-19 test requirement upon arrival in Thailand will remain in place in light of the emergence of the new “Omicron” COVID-19 variant in many countries, the Thai cabinet announced today (Tuesday). This decision negates the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s announcement, issued last week, saying that antigen tests will be used from December 16th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241389-rt-pcr-test-requirement-on-arrival-in-thailand-to-remain-in-place/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Restaurants in Cha Am allowed to serve alcohol Cha Am beach, file photo Restaurants in Cha Am have been given permission to serve alcohol to customers, the Phetchaburi Communicable Disease Committee has confirmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241393-restaurants-in-cha-am-allowed-to-serve-alcohol/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Cabinet approves one-year visa for foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, the issuance of medical treatment visas at their meeting today (Tuesday). The visa will allow foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand to stay for up to one year, without having to leave the country for visa renewals in the case of tourist visas. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241418-cabinet-approves-one-year-visa-for-foreigners-seeking-medical-treatment-in-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Search on for a tiger which strayed out of Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuary Wildlife officials have been trying to track down a wild tiger, called “Vichit”, after it wandered out of its habitat in Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuary a few days ago. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241440-search-on-for-a-tiger-which-strayed-out-of-huai-kha-khaeng-wildlife-sanctuary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 Former PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban bailed after being charged with corruption A former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Suthep Thaugsuban, was granted bail by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders after malfeasance charges were filed against him, by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), in connection with a 5.3-billion-baht project for the construction of 396 police stations when he was in office just over a decade ago. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241441-former-pdrc-leader-suthep-thaugsuban-bailed-after-being-charged-with-corruption/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Gov’t aims to grow more mangrove forests to curb air pollution By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is eyeing the increase of mangrove forest land as an effective measure to combat air pollution. The Prime Minister has ordered the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to find suitable areas for forest planting while creating a comprehensive plan to tackle the seasonal haze issue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241442-gov’t-aims-to-grow-more-mangrove-forests-to-curb-air-pollution/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 SRT, BMTA gets Gov’t financial aid By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a 5.56 billion baht aid for the State Railway of Thailand and Bangkok Mass Transit Authority to mitigate their operational losses. The government says this financial aid will help ensure affordable services for the general public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241443-srt-bmta-gets-gov’t-financial-aid/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Several mask brands do not meet standards: TCC By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - An independent consumer protection agency said only a few face masks sold in the market are up to standards, with only 3 out of 14 brands tested meeting the quality criteria. Thailand Consumer Council is now urging the government to enforce mandatory requirements for all single-use face masks, similar to those classified as medical masks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241444-several-mask-brands-do-not-meet-standards-tcc/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 A 10,000-baht reward offered to people who report traffic law violators, during the New Year’s “7 Dangerous Days” holiday By Nop Meechukhun The Royal Thai Police today, November 30th, announced a 10,000-baht reward for the public who captured traffic violators and reported to relevant officials during the New Year’s “7 Dangerous Days” holiday period. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241445-a-10000-baht-reward-offered-to-people-who-report-traffic-law-violators-during-the-new-year’s-“7-dangerous-days”-holiday/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 COVID-19: Thailand reports 4,886 new coronavirus cases, 43 deaths, 6,326 recoveries File photo: REUTERS Thailand on Wednesday (December 1) reported 4,886 new COVID-19 cases, 6,326 recoveries and 43 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241455-covid-19-thailand-reports 4886 new-coronavirus-cases 43-deaths 6326-recoveries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Rights groups say Thai government must do more to combat human trafficking By Caleb Quinley Human rights defenders told Thai Enquirer that more is needed to combat human trafficking in Thailand despite the government’s promise to step up the effort to boost Thailand’s reputation in the eyes of the world. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241464-rights-groups-say-thai-government-must-do-more-to-combat-human-trafficking/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Kanchanaburi shooting: It was the woman's son who was furious his mum was carrying on with another man Picture: Daily News The man who shot and killed a 27 year old Phetchaburi man in a hail of bullets on Monday morning in Kanchanaburi has turned out to be the son of the woman in the pickup. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241470-kanchanaburi-shooting-it-was-the-womans-son-who-was-furious-his-mum-was-carrying-on-with-another-man/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 All for 20,000 baht! Two Pakistani mules stopped with drugs worth 95 million baht at Bangkok airport Picture: Daily News Two Pakistani drug mules told customs they were paid just 20,000 baht each to bring almost three dozen kilos of drugs from their country to Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241471-all-for-20000-baht-two-pakistani-mules-stopped-with-drugs-worth-95-million-baht-at-bangkok-airport/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Thai woman arrested in connection with 40 million baht fire at Nakhon Pathom oil depot Picture Daily News Daily News reported that a 38 year old woman called Sirasinee has been arrested after the massive fire in Nakhon Pathom in central Thailand that destroyed the Prapakorn Oil depot. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241477-thai-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-40-million-baht-fire-at-nakhon-pathom-oil-depot/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 TAT chief: "Thailand's reopening has been good" - points to no Omicron slowdown and 500K arrivals this year file photo The chief of Thailand's tourism authority, the TAT, continued his upbeat stance in a report by Bangkok Business News yesterday. https://aseannow.com/topic/1241480-tat-chief-thailands-reopening-has-been-good-points-to-no-omicron-slowdown-and-500k-arrivals-this-year/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Vachira Phuket offers walk-in Pfizer jabs By The Phuket News The notice issued by Vachira Phuket Hospital this morning (Dec 1). PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is offering 1,500 Pfizer injections to people who walk in to the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin tomorrow (Dec 2). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241482-vachira-phuket-offers-walk-in-pfizer-jabs/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Phuket marks 92 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 92 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 30) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,803. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241484-phuket-marks-92-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Thailand backs WHO initiative for international instrument on pandemic response (File) Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed full support for the development of a legally binding international instrument, which is a combination of a treaty and other international texts serving as legal sources on pandemic preparedness and response, because it will strengthen the capabilities of the global community and individual countries to respond to a pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241486-thailand-backs-who-initiative-for-international-instrument-on-pandemic-response/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 D-Day today for points system: Taxis get just 30 points for DUI, 20 for not using meter or refusing fares Picture: Daily News Full details have emerged for the Department of Land Transport's new demerit system that kicks off today for all taxis, tuk-tuks, motorcycle taxis, trucks and public buses and coaches. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241488-d-day-today-for-points-system-taxis-get-just-30-points-for-dui-20-for-not-using-meter-or-refusing-fares/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 Despite vax drive Hua Hin has had just THREE foreign tourists a day since reopening Picture: Manager The full extent of the disappointing reopening of Hua Hin in November to foreign tourists has been revealed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241490-despite-vax-drive-hua-hin-has-had-just-three-foreign-tourists-a-day-since-reopening/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Motor Expo 2021, Last Car Sale Boost of the Year Starts NONTHABURI, Dec 1 (TNA) – Motor Expo 2021 grandly started and was expected to generate a turnover of 35 billion baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241493-motor-expo-2021-last-car-sale-boost-of-the-year-starts/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Chonburi announces 198 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 198 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 176 people recovered and were released from medical care 1 new death Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241494-chonburi-announces-198-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Reformed gambler MP says legalized casino can be sorted "within the life of this government" Picture: Sanook A Bangkok MP who has admitted to once almost losing everything because of gambling has said that a legal casino could become a reality within the lifespan of the current government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241495-reformed-gambler-mp-says-legalized-casino-can-be-sorted-within-the-life-of-this-government/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Warehouse raided in Bangkok - thousands of sub-standard, cheap online goods seized Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that officers from the Economic Crime Division carried out a raid on a warehouse in the Bang na area of Bangkok after many complaints from the public about sub-standard and low quality goods sold online. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241499-warehouse-raided-in-bangkok-thousands-of-sub-standard-cheap-online-goods-seized/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 252 arrivals from 8 African countries asked to report for RT-PCR tests immediately CDC via AP, File Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is appealing for 252 Thais and foreigners, who arrived in Thailand between November 15th and 27th from any of eight African countries affected by Omicron infections, to report to Thai health officials for free RT-PCR tests immediately. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241529-252-arrivals-from-8-african-countries-asked-to-report-for-rt-pcr-tests-immediately/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Omicron may become dominant variant with its high transmissibility – Dr. Yong Poovorawan Photo by Handout / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / AFP The new coronavirus variant, known as Omicron, is likely to replace the Delta variant as the dominant strain if it continues to spread quickly and easily, said Dr. Yong Poovorawan, chief of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University today (Wednesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241530-omicron-may-become-dominant-variant-with-its-high-transmissibility-–-dr-yong-poovorawan/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Asian highway blocked by heavy flooding in Thailand’s Chumphon province Land travel between Thailand’s southern provinces and Bangkok has been disrupted in Chumphon province, as the Asian highway, the main artery, is heavily flooded, rendering it impassable to all vehicles except heavy goods vehicles. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241531-asian-highway-blocked-by-heavy-flooding-in-thailand’s-chumphon-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 New points system starts today, Phuket transport office reminds drivers Police check a truck driver at the checkpoint leading onto the island. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A senior figure at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has issued a reminder to drivers that the nationwide points system for moving violations comes into effect today (Dec 1). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241532-new-points-system-starts-today-phuket-transport-office-reminds-drivers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Power outage to affect Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong A map of the area in Chalong to be affected by the power outage tomorrow (Dec 2). Image: PEA PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Chao fa West Rd in Chalong tomorrow (Dec 2) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241533-power-outage-to-affect-chao-fa-west-rd-chalong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Grab delivery driver killed as pickup hits motorbike Photo: Nattapong Kongkim PHUKET: Police have yet to piece together what led to an accident in Thalang early this morning (Dec 1) that left a Grab motorbike delivery dead after a collision with a pickup truck. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241534-grab-delivery-driver-killed-as-pickup-hits-motorbike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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