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Prime minister urges Thais to make more holiday trips in aid of economy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism is an important mechanism for stimulating economic expansion and dissipating income to local businesses and communities nationwide. Recognizing this, the prime minister is now encouraging Thais to make more holiday trips.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242270-prime-minister-urges-thais-to-make-more-holiday-trips-in-aid-of-economy/

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Worsening air quality in Bangkok, provinces nearby forecast through next month

 

 

People living in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces are advised to brace for an increase in PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere, which is expected to get worse during the cold season through December and January, and to protect themselves by following guidelines issued by health officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242268-worsening-air-quality-in-bangkok-provinces-nearby-forecast-through-next-month/

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Supreme Court verdict in construction tycoon’s poaching case expected Wednesday

 

 

The Thong Pha Phum provincial court in Kanchanaburi province is scheduled to release the Supreme Court verdict tomorrow morning (Wednesday) in the controversial illegal hunting case involving construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, president of Ital-Thai Development Corporation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242264-supreme-court-verdict-in-construction-tycoon’s-poaching-case-expected-wednesday/

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PM says no escalation of Covid measures for time being

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The discovery of the Omicron coronavirus variant in an international traveler has led to many parties questioning whether Thailand will retract its reopening to foreign tourists or reimpose lockdowns. The prime minister is now asserting that no escalation of Covid restriction measures is in the pipeline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242287-pm-says-no-escalation-of-covid-measures-for-time-being/

 

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DRT opens seminar on Thailand rail transport

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is now focusing more on railway development as the main driver for Thailand’s logistics sector, thanks to the system’s lower cost and reliability. The Department of Rail Transport has opened a public forum on regional rail transport operations to gain input on the system’s performance, with the hope to upgrade Thailand’s railways in line with international standards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242289-drt-opens-seminar-on-thailand-rail-transport/

 

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Industries Sentiment Index shows growth in Nov

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s industrial index showed positive growth for the third consecutive month in November, thanks to the government’s economic recovery efforts. The Federation of Thai Industries now expects the sentiment score to continue rising over the coming months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242291-industries-sentiment-index-shows-growth-in-nov/

 

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TAT confident Thai tourism unfazed by Omicron variant

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s tourism authority has expressed confidence the finding of an Omicron COVID-19 case in Thailand would not affect the country’s tourism recovery, as the government is set to press ahead with further relaxation of measures for New Year celebrations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242292-tat-confident-thai-tourism-unfazed-by-omicron-variant/

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TAT’s fam trip leverages Thai Vietjet Air’s inaugural Taipei-Bangkok-Phuket flight

Bringing members of Taiwanese press, travel writers, bloggers, TV hosts, and travel agents from Taiwan to experience the wonders of Phuket and Phang-Nga.

TAT Newsroom 

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Taipei Office in cooperation with Thai Vietjet Air recently organised a familiarisation trip for members of the press, influencers, and travel agents from Taiwan to Phuket and Phang-Nga, to promote the airline’s new Taipei-Bangkok-Phuket service as well as Thailand’s gradual reopening to international visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242293-tat’s-fam-trip-leverages-thai-vietjet-air’s-inaugural-taipei-bangkok-phuket-flight/

 

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Police Bust Human Traffickers

 

 

TAK (TNA) – Police arrested illegal border crossers in Mae Sot district of Tak province and human traffickers in southern provinces as they have intensified operations to crack down on human trafficking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242294-police-bust-human-traffickers/

 

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Golf carts, buggies to get taxed

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has given final approval for a new excise tax scheme covering smaller motorized vehicles including golf carts, ATVs, and buggies. This new scheme is expected to give the government an additional 400 million baht per year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242295-golf-carts-buggies-to-get-taxed/

 

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One person dead, three people injured in three trailer truck crash in Si Racha

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Pure Yiang Tai Si Racha

 

Si Racha – One person has been pronounced dead after three trailer trucks crashed in Si Racha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242297-one-person-dead-three-people-injured-in-three-trailer-truck-crash-in-si-racha/

 

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18-year-old student dies, second motorbike rider seriously injured in two motorbike collision in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Nak Khao Mueang Chon

 

Phan Thong-An 18-year-old student driver has been pronounced dead at the scene while another driver has sustained serious injuries after two motorbikes collided in Phan Thong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242298-18-year-old-student-dies-second-motorbike-rider-seriously-injured-in-two-motorbike-collision-in-chonburi/

 

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Health Min says no signs of domestic transmission of Omicron variant

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Close to 20 people have been asked to come in and get tested for COVID-19 in response to the detection of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in an American traveler who entered Thailand from Spain. In light of rumors about one of the test results being positive, public health authorities have confirmed that all results have so far been negative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242299-health-min-says-no-signs-of-domestic-transmission-of-omicron-variant/

 

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Thailand reports 3,618 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths, 5,775 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (December 8th) reported 3,618 new COVID-19 cases, 5,775 recoveries and 38 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242309-thailand-reports 3618-new-covid-19-cases-38-deaths 5775-recoveries/

 

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No lockdown, Omicron is under control: PM

 

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Daily News reported on yesterday's cabinet meeting chaired by the Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha including a rather cryptic exchange with DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul over the Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242318-no-lockdown-omicron-is-under-control-pm/

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Omicron: Tourism leader most concerned by possible government flip-flopping over opening

 

Chamnan Srisawat. File photo

 

Thailand's business media in the shape of reporters for Bangkok Business News had a phone call video with Chamnan Srisawat, chairman of the Tourism Council of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242322-omicron-tourism-leader-most-concerned-by-possible-government-flip-flopping-over-opening/

 

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Bangkok: Bars and pubs must get all the accreditation and follow all protocols to be declared "restaurants"

 

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A Bangkok Municipal Authority Covid-19 meeting warned pubs, bars and karaokes in the Thai capital that they can't just serve a bite to eat and get away with serving alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242323-bangkok-bars-and-pubs-must-get-all-the-accreditation-and-follow-all-protocols-to-be-declared-restaurants/

 

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Thailand’s Opposition outlines government’s failures

 

 

Thailand’s six-party opposition bloc has issued a joint statement outlining the government’s failures during the past three years under the leadership of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242325-thailand’s-opposition-outlines-government’s-failures/

 

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BMA insists they are ready and prepared to tackle PM2.5

 

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With the so-called burning season approaching officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority were out in force checking facilities that measure air quality in the Thai capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242328-bma-insists-they-are-ready-and-prepared-to-tackle-pm25/

 

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Crane collapse kills motorcycle taxi rider - subsidence blamed

 

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Daily News reported on the snapping of a crane at a construction site in Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242330-crane-collapse-kills-motorcycle-taxi-rider-subsidence-blamed/

 

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One of Bangkok’s most famous soapy massage parlours up for sale for 470 million baht

 

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Daily News reported that Thai netizens were busy sharing a business for sale advertisement with a difference.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242333-one-of-bangkok’s-most-famous-soapy-massage-parlours-up-for-sale-for-470-million-baht/

 

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Agency of Family Law formally launch Wasuthon’s Danish adoption case 

by Gregers Møller

 

 

Three months ago, 10-year-old Wasuthon Guide Nielsen was told he had to travel back to Thailand because the family’s application for a residence permit for him had been rejected by the Danish Immigration Service due to his adoption not being recognized by Danish law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242335-agency-of-family-law-formally-launch-wasuthon’s-danish-adoption-case/

 

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Big Joke announces arrests in Myanmar and Rohingya illegal migrant operation

 

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Charismatic cop Pol Lt-Gen Surachet Hakpan - the man known as Big Joke - was at Chumphon Provincial police HQ yesterday to announce arrests of key figures in a 600 million baht extortion/ human trafficking racket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242338-big-joke-announces-arrests-in-myanmar-and-rohingya-illegal-migrant-operation/

 

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TAT welcomes China Eastern Yunnan Airlines’ Kunming-Bangkok flight

The airline’s third flight after Thailand launched the Exemption from Quarantine (TEST & GO) entry scheme.

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Bangkok, 8 December, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Kunming Office jointly welcomed Chinese visitors to Thailand, with China Eastern Yunnan Airlines’ third flight from Kunming to Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242340-tat-welcomes-china-eastern-yunnan-airlines’-kunming-bangkok-flight/

 

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Access denied: Thai porn creators face restrictions on their rights

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

At this moment, Thai adult content creators are forced to work in the shadows, labelled as criminals, despicable, and even less than human. But supporters of the legalization of sex work say that for those who want to pursue careers in porn, Onlyfans or other platforms, they don’t have full access to labor rights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242341-access-denied-thai-porn-creators-face-restrictions-on-their-rights/

 

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Chonburi announces 109 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

109 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

197 people recovered and were released from medical care

1 new death

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242342-chonburi-announces-109-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/

 

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Finnair resumes Helsinki-Krabi route with 4 flights a week

Nordic charter flights and Singapore-Krabi service also approved for popular Southern Thailand destination.

TAT Newsroom 

 

 

Bangkok, 8 December, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Finnair has become the first international airline to resume flights to Krabi, with the operation of a four times weekly service between Helsinki and Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242343-finnair-resumes-helsinki-krabi-route-with-4-flights-a-week/

 

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Thailand’s economy vulnerable as Omicron hits

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s economy is anticipated to record growth in 2022, but the emergence of the Omicron variant is signaling that the recovery may not be as rosy as expected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242344-thailand’s-economy-vulnerable-as-omicron-hits/

 

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Direct flight from Singapore to Samui: No Covid cases in 33 arrivals

 

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Channel 7 reported on the arrival of a Bangkok Airways direct flight from Singapore to Koh Samui in the south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242345-direct-flight-from-singapore-to-samui-no-covid-cases-in-33-arrivals/

 

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Thais finish 9th and 11th in "virtual" World Scrabble Championship - NZ doctor is the winner

 

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Two Thai men finished well in the latest edition of the Scrabble world championship - the Gladiators WESPA Championship 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242346-thais-finish-9th-and-11th-in-virtual-world-scrabble-championship-nz-doctor-is-the-winner/