Masks with exhalation valves officially banned while traveling by aircraft in Thailand, CAAT reports

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has now officially banned wearing facial masks with exhalation valves on board to potentially prevent the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus, which technically became effective earlier this month on December 1st, although was only revealed to the press yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242661-masks-with-exhalation-valves-officially-banned-while-traveling-by-aircraft-in-thailand-caat-reports/

Thailand ranked 5th in 2021 Global Health Security Index

 

Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

 

Thailand has been ranked 5th place, and 1st place in Asia, in the 2021 Global Health Security Index. In 1st place are the United States, followed by Australia, Finland and Canada.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242647-thailand-ranked-5th-in-2021-global-health-security-index/

Ex-KMITL rector tipped to enter Bangkok gubernatorial race

 

 

Former rector of King Mongkut Institute of Technology’s Lat Krabang campus, Dr. Suchatvee Suwansawat, is tipped to be the Democrat Party’s candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election early next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242713-ex-kmitl-rector-tipped-to-enter-bangkok-gubernatorial-race/

 

 

40-year-old man arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 12-year-old girl in the Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung, Pattaya, Chonburi – A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly sexually harassing a 12-year-old girl in Banglamung earlier this week (December 8th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242714-40-year-old-man-arrested-for-allegedly-sexually-harassing-a-12-year-old-girl-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

Public invited to online Red Cross Fair on December 14-27

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Interior and the Interior Ministry Housewives Association will be setting up shops at the online 2021 Red Cross Fair from December 14 to 27, which will be accessible around the clock for shoppers looking to buy New Year’s gifts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242715-public-invited-to-online-red-cross-fair-on-december-14-27/

 

Thai Energy Minister to head Jana industrial estate fact-finding panel

 

 

Government representatives met with leaders of Jana District protesters today (Friday), to inform them of the appointment by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s of Energy Minister as head the fact-finding committee on the Jana industrial estate project, replacing Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242716-thai-energy-minister-to-head-jana-industrial-estate-fact-finding-panel/

 

Public hearing to be held on Prachuap Khiri Khan’s infrastructure improvement plans

By Paul Andrews

 

 

The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning will hold a meeting on Monday (Dec 13) to gather public feedback regarding the development of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242717-public-hearing-to-be-held-on-prachuap-khiri-khan’s-infrastructure-improvement-plans/

 

Dec 10: Prachuap reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, 34 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

File photo

 

Health officials on Friday (Dec 10) reported 77 new COVID-19 cases, 34 of which were found in Hua Hin. One case was also discovered amongst prison inmates.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242718-dec-10-prachuap-reports-77-new-covid-19-cases-34-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

Hua Hin to be promoted as a medical hub for tourists

By Paul Andrews

 

Hua Hin Beach. File photo

 

Tourism officials have announced plans to promote Hua Hin as a medical hub for foreign tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242719-hua-hin-to-be-promoted-as-a-medical-hub-for-tourists/

 

Thai Covid-19 vaccine to be adjusted to better fight against Omicron

 

 

Researchers will adjust Thailand’s first plant-based Covid-19 vaccine to fight against the Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242721-thai-covid-19-vaccine-to-be-adjusted-to-better-fight-against-omicron/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 4,079 coronavirus cases, 39 deaths, 7,302 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Saturday (December 11) reported 4,079 new COVID-19 cases, 7,302 recoveries and 39 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242725-covid-19-thailand-reports-4079-coronavirus-cases-39-deaths-7302-recoveries/

 

Sing Buri: A Mecca for ornamental plants

 

Sing Buri Market boasts the most varieties of caladiums.

 

Once mainly associated with the brave villagers of Bang Rachan who fought off the Burmese army in the Ayutthaya era, Sing Buri province is today also known for being home to the country’s longest caladium Sunday market that stretches for more than 3 kilometers and boasts the most varieties of these popular plants too.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242734-sing-buri-a-mecca-for-ornamental-plants/

 

UPDATE:

 

Face masks with valves not allowed on domestic flights

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has banned the use of face masks with an exhalation valve on domestic flights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242661-masks-with-exhalation-valves-officially-banned-while-traveling-by-aircraft-in-thailand-caat-reports/?do=findComment&comment=17040028

 

UPDATE:

 

Chonburi’s Coast to Get Improvement for Tourism and Water Sports Events

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

    

CHONBURI (NNT) - According to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob, the Marine Department has a coastal development plan to promote tourism. The plan includes walkway improvement and decorations along the walkways.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242616-transport-minister-pledges-thailand-will-become-hub-of-luxury-liners/?do=findComment&comment=17040074

 

Insurance company finally pays up to help Isaan family after Benz driver killed 21 year old law student

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The mother of a 21 year old law student killed when she was rear ended on her motorcycle by the driver of a Benz has hailed an insurance company payment as "justice for my daughter", reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242737-insurance-company-finally-pays-up-to-help-isaan-family-after-benz-driver-killed-21-year-old-law-student/

 

Drunk minivan driver intercepted after passenger reports terror ride

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A terrified passenger on a Rayong to Chonburi minivan called the police after the driver - obviously steaming drunk - drove in an out of traffic "like a snake slithering along the ground", reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242739-drunk-minivan-driver-intercepted-after-passenger-reports-terror-ride/

82% of Thai convicts are in for drugs - now they can get their sentences reduced - "War on Drugs" failure highlighted

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Thai corrections department faces huge problems in the coming months as the vast majority of the prison population can apply to have their sentences changed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242741-82-of-thai-convicts-are-in-for-drugs-now-they-can-get-their-sentences-reduced-war-on-drugs-failure-highlighted/

 

Drainage covers big enough to “sit at and have a BBQ” criticised

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Residents in Soi Sammakhi in Nonthaburi noted that huge lumps of concrete in their road were so big you could sit at them and have your "moo katha" dinner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242742-drainage-covers-big-enough-to-“sit-at-and-have-a-bbq”-criticised/

 

Officials closely monitoring bird flu

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following a report from China that a woman died from the H5N6 strain of avian influenza last month, the Department of Livestock Development is on high alert to prevent the spread of the virus into the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242743-officials-closely-monitoring-bird-flu/

 

 

Thailand road carnage continues: 12,000 dead this year so far

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The disgraceful death toll on Thailand's roads continues. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242745-thailand-road-carnage-continues-12000-dead-this-year-so-far/

 

10% increase in international flights from Nov to Dec

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), since November, slot reservation of international flights has already increased 10% as Thailand reopened air borders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242746-10-increase-in-international-flights-from-nov-to-dec/

 

Tourists flood in to Pattaya for long weekend

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thai media Siam Rath claimed that tourists were flooding in for the long three day weekend yesterday, the Constitution day holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242747-tourists-flood-in-to-pattaya-for-long-weekend/

 

Grocer's demolished: New March driver mistakes accelerator for brake

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the latest Thai who doesn't know the difference between the brake and the accelerator. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242748-grocers-demolished-new-march-driver-mistakes-accelerator-for-brake/

 

"War on Drugs" - Only one year not two behind bars

 

Picture: INN

 

INN quoted the head of the Narcotics Control Board Wichai Chaimongkhol as saying that drugs offenders who used to get two years would now only get one.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242749-war-on-drugs-only-one-year-not-two-behind-bars/

 

Pattaya Police crackdown on illegal crane machine games

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – The Pattaya City Police cracked down on illegal crane machine games in Pattaya last night (December 10th). A Cambodian man was also arrested during the crackdown with three crane machine games seized from him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242750-pattaya-police-crackdown-on-illegal-crane-machine-games/

 

Covid: I can’t help thinking we’re being taken for fools

 

 

Having always loved the cut and thrust of politics, one of Rooster’s favorite delights is to tune into Sky’s coverage of the UK Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister’s question time every Wednesday. 

 

Read more: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242771-covid-i-can’t-help-thinking-we’re-being-taken-for-fools/

 

Thailand Live Sunday 12 Dec: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242783-thailand-live-sunday-12-dec-2021/