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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/

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Female Russian tourist seriously injured after being attacked and robbed at Bali Hai Pier in broad daylight, suspect arrested

 

 

A suspect who attacked and robbed a Russian tourist at the Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya on Sunday (November 28th) has been arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241536-female-russian-tourist-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-and-robbed-at-bali-hai-pier-in-broad-daylight-suspect-arrested/

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PM inspects Udon Thani development campaigns

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

UDON THANI (NNT) - The Prime Minister has visited Udon Thani to inspect the province’s readiness for tourism reopening. The Prime Minister and Cabinet members also met with local villages and followed up on development campaigns in the northeastern city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241575-pm-inspects-udon-thani-development-campaigns/

 

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Thailand boasts new innovation on World AIDS Day

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 1st December of every year is World AIDS Day. There is a new innovation to help HIV patients. This innovation could potentially be an alternative to antiviral drugs. And the good thing about it is it causes fewer side effects.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241576-thailand-boasts-new-innovation-on-world-aids-day/

 

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Thailand increases “Blue Zone” destinations to 26, eases more COVID-19 curbs nationwide

Effective from 1 December, 2021, colour-zoning has also been adjusted with more relaxed measures introduced across the country.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 1 December, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on the latest announcement in the Royal Thai Government Gazette that further adjusted colour zoning for different provinces effective from today, bringing the number of the ‘Blue Zone’ destinations from within 17 to 26 provinces and seeing more COVID-19 curbs being eased nationwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241577-thailand-increases-“blue-zone”-destinations-to-26-eases-more-covid-19-curbs-nationwide/

 

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Chonburi Governor releases new orders easing Covid-19 restrictions effective from today, alcohol sales ban at restaurants, etc. stays however

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi, Thailand  - The Chonburi Governor has released new orders through their Public Relations Facebook page today (December 1st) detailing the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241578-chonburi-governor-releases-new-orders-easing-covid-19-restrictions-effective-from-today-alcohol-sales-ban-at-restaurants-etc-stays-however/

 

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Friends in Need of Pa Fair 2021 to feature wide array of community products

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Friends in Need of Pa Fair 2021 will be held from December 3-12, with a theme of "friends not abandoning one another in times of hardship."

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241579-friends-in-need-of-pa-fair-2021-to-feature-wide-array-of-community-products/

 

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Thailand reports 4,971 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths, 5,402 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Thursday (December 2) reported 4,971 new COVID-19 cases, 5,402 recoveries and 33 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241592-thailand-reports 4971-new-covid-19-cases-33-deaths 5402-recoveries/

 

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Bangkok increases in popularity amongst expats

 

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The overall popularity of Bangkok amongst expats has increased, according to a new survey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241596-bangkok-increases-in-popularity-amongst-expats/

 

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Central Group to buy famous department store chain Selfridges

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thai retail giants Central Group are set to buy the famous British luxury department store chain Selfridges, UK Media reported on Thursday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241597-central-group-to-buy-famous-department-store-chain-selfridges/

 

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Call to people outside Bangkok: Get vaccinated now!

 

Picture: INN

 

CCSA spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin urged all people who have yet to be vaccinated in the provinces to come forward and get a jab.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241609-call-to-people-outside-bangkok-get-vaccinated-now/

 

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Good news for drinkers in Korat: Seven districts to all alcohol up to 10 pm in SHA approved restaurants

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Bangkok Business News reported on a press conference in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday in which it was announced that some alcohol restrictions would soon be eased. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241612-good-news-for-drinkers-in-korat-seven-districts-to-all-alcohol-up-to-10-pm-in-sha-approved-restaurants/

 

 

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Phuket marks 96 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 96 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,903.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241613-phuket-marks-96-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/

 

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Lamppost-gate latest! Corruption scandal sees DSI hand over 27 thick files to anti-corruption authorities

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

There have been developments in the scandal now known as "lamppost-gate".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241616-lamppost-gate-latest-corruption-scandal-sees-dsi-hand-over-27-thick-files-to-anti-corruption-authorities/

 

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RTP deny they are about to become "Ministry of Police"

 

Daily News Thai caption: Fake News

 

The Royal Thai Police spokesman described as fake news circulating on the Line app that their organisation was going to become the "Ministry of Police".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241617-rtp-deny-they-are-about-to-become-ministry-of-police/

 

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Dec 1: Prachuap reports 117 new COVID-19 cases, 35 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Wednesday (Dec 1) reported 117 new COVID-19 cases, 35 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241623-dec-1-prachuap-reports-117-new-covid-19-cases-35-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Khao San "busy" on first night of alcohol rule easing - patrons need to be double vaxxed or take 100 baht ATK test to enter

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reporters went to Bangkok's famed tourism street of Khao San Road last night - the first night when approved restaurants were allowed to serve alcohol until 11 pm. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241624-khao-san-busy-on-first-night-of-alcohol-rule-easing-patrons-need-to-be-double-vaxxed-or-take-100-baht-atk-test-to-enter/

 

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Thai tourists warned about online fraudsters now that tourism is beginning to take off again

 

Picture: Manager

 

Online startup Makalius has warned Thai tourists that something as virulent as the Covid-19 virus is rearing its ugly head.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241625-thai-tourists-warned-about-online-fraudsters-now-that-tourism-is-beginning-to-take-off-again/

 

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Chonburi announces 139 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

139 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

132 people recovered and were released from medical care

1 new death

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241627-chonburi-announces-139-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/

 

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Misery for distraught parents of dead law student continues - Insurance refuses to pay and countersues

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A distraught mother and father in Buriram in Thailand's north east are being put through the wringer after their beloved daughter was killed in a road accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241629-misery-for-distraught-parents-of-dead-law-student-continues-insurance-refuses-to-pay-and-countersues/

 

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FDA Confirms Standard of Registered Face Masks

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration has assured that the medical face mask brands registered with it make standard products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241631-fda-confirms-standard-of-registered-face-masks/

 

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Market trader allegedly forces girl,16, to perform oral sex after he blackmailed students having sex in the toilets

 

Picture: Sanook

 

An extraordinary tale of blackmail and sex has emerged in a case at a market in the Bang Yai area of Nonthaburi, near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241634-market-trader-allegedly-forces-girl16-to-perform-oral-sex-after-he-blackmailed-students-having-sex-in-the-toilets/

 

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Teens arrested for shooting rival dead in Pranburi

 

Picture: New TV

 

New TV reported on a press conference held at the Pranburi police station in Prachuap Khiri Khan following the arrest on warrants of two seventeen year old youths. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241635-teens-arrested-for-shooting-rival-dead-in-pranburi/ 

 

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Thai Central Bank warns against use of cryptocurrencies in transactions

 

 

Volatility and security risks mean that Thailand’s Central Bank remains unconvinced about the use of digital assets to purchase goods and services, as many shops have started allowing payment using cryptocurrencies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241638-thai-central-bank-warns-against-use-of-cryptocurrencies-in-transactions/

 

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PM confirms no Thailand’s border closure yet, dashes hope for early revival of nightlife

 

ILE Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha / Photo from Royal Thai Government

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Thursday) made clear that his government has no plan to close Thailand’s borders again, to prevent the spread of Omicron, while dashing hopes that pubs, bars and other entertainment venues can reopen before the set D Day of January 16th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241653-pm-confirms-no-thailand’s-border-closure-yet-dashes-hope-for-early-revival-of-nightlife/

 

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Central Retail Corp invests ฿4.5 bn in Grab Thailand shares

 

 

Central Retail Corporation, Thailand’s leading retail conglomerate, has announced the conclusion of a partnership deal with the Thai unit of Singapore-headquartered ride-hailing application Grab, Grab Taxi Holding (Thailand) Company Limited.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241654-central-retail-corp-invests-฿45-bn-in-grab-thailand-shares/

 

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Thai navy rescues 7 crew from sunken trawler in rough seas off Surat Thani

 

 

Seven Thai crew members of a capsized fishing vessel were safely plucked from stormy seas about 20 nautical miles off the coast of the southern province of Surat Thani by a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) patrol boat in the early hours of Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241656-thai-navy-rescues-7-crew-from-sunken-trawler-in-rough-seas-off-surat-thani/

 

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Third week of the Pattaya Music Festival is all set to be held this weekend at Lan Pho Park in Naklua

 

 

The third week of the Pattaya Music Festival is all set to be held at Lan Pho Park in Naklua, Pattaya on Friday (December 3rd) and Saturday (December 4th).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241658-third-week-of-the-pattaya-music-festival-is-all-set-to-be-held-this-weekend-at-lan-pho-park-in-naklua/

 

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51-year-old woman in Chonburi wins first prize in Thai lottery, 12 million baht

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

A woman in Mueang Chonburi has won the first prize in the Thai national lottery yesterday (December 1st), receiving a prize of 12 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241659-51-year-old-woman-in-chonburi-wins-first-prize-in-thai-lottery-12-million-baht/

 

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Boxing stadium/training center in Pattaya area notifies people who visited recently in relation to Chonburi confirmed Covid -19 cases

 

 

The Chonburi Public Health Office today (December 2nd) has released a notification to inform EVERYONE who went to a boxing stadium/training camp in Banglamung recently to take a rapid antigen Covid-19 ATK test.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241660-boxing-stadiumtraining-center-in-pattaya-area-notifies-people-who-visited-recently-in-relation-to-chonburi-confirmed-covid-19-cases/