webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 "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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thailand Live Sunday 12 Dec: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242783-thailand-live-sunday-12-dec-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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