THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 5 Dec 2021

[Jonathan Fairfield]

On dying in Thailand; and going from hero to zero 

 

 

One of the most touching stories of the week came from the north east of Thailand - that lovely part of the kingdom that this Bangkokian has always thoroughly appreciated even if I like to tease the natives as bumpkins.

 

Continue reading: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241896-on-dying-in-thailand-and-going-from-hero-to-zero /

[Jonathan Fairfield]

897kgs of crystal methamphetamine bound for Taiwan seized at Bangkok port

 

 

Thai customs officials seized 897 kilograms of crystal meth at Bangkok port today (Saturday). The drugs were being transported to Taiwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241954-897kgs-of-crystal-methamphetamine-bound-for-taiwan-seized-at-bangkok-port/

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Security guard murdered in front of a mosque in Thailand’s Yala province

 

 

A village security guard was shot dead in front of a masjid in Muang district of the southern border province of Yala after attending Friday night prayers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241955-security-guard-murdered-in-front-of-a-mosque-in-thailand’s-yala-province/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Can Thailand become a digital nomad hub?

 

 

The coronavirus has accelerated most businesses’ moves online and has caused an evolution in the way entrepreneurs and young generations work globally. Lynn Howard, an entrepreneurial coach and consultant believes that, with great Wi-Fi, infrastructure and all the energy Thailand brings, we could become a real capital for digital nomads, but that needs practical action by the public sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241957-can-thailand-become-a-digital-nomad-hub/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Search for stray tiger in Thailand’s Kamphaeng Phet province continues

 

 

Wildlife officials have been trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to track down a four-year old tiger, named Vichit, which strayed out of its habitat in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary five days ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241958-search-for-stray-tiger-in-thailand’s-kamphaeng-phet-province-continues/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Business operators rejoice after alcohol sales and drinks are allowed in qualified restaurants in Pattaya, what is the next step?

 

 

Business operators have rejoiced in Pattaya after alcohol sales and drinks were finally allowed in qualified restaurants yesterday, after an 8-month ban/prohibition due to Covid-19 regulations in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241959-business-operators-rejoice-after-alcohol-sales-and-drinks-are-allowed-in-qualified-restaurants-in-pattaya-what-is-the-next-step/

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Pattaya welcomes new top cop

 

 

Pattaya City today (December 4th) officially welcomed their new Police Chief Colonel Kunlachart Kunlachai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241960-pattaya-welcomes-new-top-cop/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

November inflation reaches 2.71%

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s inflation rate in November increased for the third consecutive month to 2.71%, thanks to the increase in grocery and fuel prices. The government’s trade policy agency now expects next year’s inflation to stay within the margin of 0.7-2.4%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241961-november-inflation-reaches-271/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Forum held on “Asbestos-free Thailand”

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Health Assembly held at the turn of the millennium in 2000 resolved to do away with asbestos usage in Thailand, but this mandate has yet to be tangibly realized two decades later.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241962-forum-held-on-“asbestos-free-thailand”/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Prime minister reemphasizes using digital technology for economic development

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s prime minister has praised public agencies that have made an effort to become digital government agencies, and called on all organizations to remain focused on using digital technology to develop the Thai economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241963-prime-minister-reemphasizes-using-digital-technology-for-economic-development/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Interior ministry tightens monitoring against Omicron variant

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - As a precaution against the newly emerged Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, all provincial governors have been told to intensify efforts to curb illegal entry into Thailand as well as the movement of illegal migrant workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241964-interior-ministry-tightens-monitoring-against-omicron-variant/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Intense screening of international passengers at Samui Airport, as precaution against Omicron variant

 

 

SAMUI (NNT) - The first international flight to land on Samui island since the emergence of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The personnel of Samui Airport and officials at the point of entry disease control unit have stringently screened the arriving passengers to prevent any spread of the new variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241965-intense-screening-of-international-passengers-at-samui-airport-as-precaution-against-omicron-variant/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Phuket hosts APEC ISOM

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - The Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation kicked off in Phuket, marking the first in-person meeting of the trade bloc since the pandemic. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official has presented Thailand’s plan for 2022 APEC chairmanship at this meeting under the Open, Connect, Balance theme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1241967-phuket-hosts-apec-isom/

 

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