Fate of Thailand’s New Year countdown event to be decided on Monday

 

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to meet Monday to decide whether the main New Year countdown event will be allowed and whether southern overland border access should be reopened, Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242843-fate-of-thailand’s-new-year-countdown-event-to-be-decided-on-monday/

 

Pattaya to set up Continuity of Care (COC) facility

 

 

Pattaya City will set up a Continuity of Care (COC) facility, for patients who are bed-ridden, suffering from pressure sores, chronic wounds, high or low blood pressure and diabetes, to ensure the continuation of care after discharge from hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242845-pattaya-to-set-up-continuity-of-care-coc-facility/

 

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Reviving Thailand: Street Food

 

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In March of 2020, the Thai Government declared a state of emergency. Soon afterwards borders were closed to foreign arrivals due to the stringent measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242847-reviving-thailand-street-food/

 

Most will not travel over New Year holidays, worry about Omicron variant – Poll

 

 

Most respondents to a Suan Dusit Poll say they will not travel during the New Year holidays because of their concerns over the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the expense.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242848-most-will-not-travel-over-new-year-holidays-worry-about-omicron-variant-–-poll/

 

Hope for same-sex marriage still a faint glimmer in Thailand

 

People pass through a rainbow walkway inside the Samyan Mitrtown complex in Bangkok on June 11, 2021, in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

Despite being considered one of the world’s most tolerant societies, Thailand is unlikely to bless same-sex marriages any time soon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242849-hope-for-same-sex-marriage-still-a-faint-glimmer-in-thailand/

 

Car Sales Surge on COVID-19 Concerns

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says bookings at the Thailand International Motor Expo are expected to hit organizers’ targets as consumer concerns persist about the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242850-car-sales-surge-on-covid-19-concerns/

 

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CCSA Debates Further Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is expected to hold discussions on Monday on further easing disease control measures, reopening border checkpoints in the south and guidelines for New Year celebrations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242843-fate-of-thailand’s-new-year-countdown-event-to-be-decided-on-monday/?do=findComment&comment=17043479

 

Restaurant in South Pattaya raided last night for reportedly operating after hours, violating Chonburi Communicable Disease orders

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Pattaya – A “restaurant” on South Pattaya road was raided last night around midnight, December 12th, after reportedly operating over legal hours and providing bar-like services, violating the Chonburi Communicable Disease Control order.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242851-restaurant-in-south-pattaya-raided-last-night-for-reportedly-operating-after-hours-violating-chonburi-communicable-disease-orders/

 

Four inmates recaptured, five still loose after escaping from a Nakhon Pathom prison yesterday

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Nakhon Pathom – Four out of nine male prisoners who had escaped from the Thung Noi temporary prison in Nakhon Pathom in the early hours of Saturday, December 11th, were recaptured within the day while the remaining escapees were being looked for in a large-scale manhunt by authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242852-four-inmates-recaptured-five-still-loose-after-escaping-from-a-nakhon-pathom-prison-yesterday/

 

Thailand’s first female investigative police officer takes on deputy superintendent job in Surat Thani 

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Sophit Phitsaphan (left) was confident as she took on her new role this week at Ban Ta Khun Police Station in Surat Thani as a deputy superintendent in charge of investigations. It comes at a time when calls are being made for more female police officers in a force that barred entry to the police cadet college to women in 2018 and where only 8% of the rank and file are female.

 

Activists are calling for more gender equality within the force pointing to criminal cases involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of women which are a growing proportion of Thailand’s criminal offences and are often linked or intertwined with drug abuse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242853-thailand’s-first-female-investigative-police-officer-takes-on-deputy-superintendent-job-in-surat-thani/

 

Indian actress Vanitha Vijayakumar denied entry in Thailand

 

      

Vanitha Vijayakumar who gained fame after entering the Bigg Boss house was denied entry in the Thailand airport and the actress took to her social media to give an inside about her hours-long wait in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242854-indian-actress-vanitha-vijayakumar-denied-entry-in-thailand/

 

Thailand plans to make cannabis plant fully usable next year

By New Straits Times

 

A customer buys fried cannabis leaves at the "Ganja & Thai Traditional Medicine in the City" fair in Bangkok. - AFP Pic

 

THAILAND plans to legalise all parts of the cannabis plant next year, making the plant fully usable for commercial purposes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242855-thailand-plans-to-make-cannabis-plant-fully-usable-next-year/

 

Thailand Doesn't Prohibit Crypto Use for Payments but Warns of Price Fluctuation

 

 

Bank of Thailand’s officials say that using cryptocurrency as a means of payment is not illegal. However, they added that users “must be able to accept the risks,” including price fluctuation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242856-thailand-doesnt-prohibit-crypto-use-for-payments-but-warns-of-price-fluctuation/

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 3,398 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths, 5,467 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Monday (December 13) reported 3,398 new COVID-19 cases, 5,467 recoveries and 23 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242866-covid-19-thailand-reports-3398-new-coronavirus-cases-23-deaths-5467-recoveries/

 

Thais split over legal casino proposal, poll

 

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The latest poll showed that Thai opinion on opening a legal casino in Thailand is split.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242875-thais-split-over-legal-casino-proposal-poll/

 

Cold snap and alcohol easing: Thai doctor warns that booze doesn't keep you warm, can kill you

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

A Thai doctor said that drinking alcohol doesn't keep you warm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242877-cold-snap-and-alcohol-easing-thai-doctor-warns-that-booze-doesnt-keep-you-warm-can-kill-you/

 

Miracle escape as pick-up driver walks away from this!

 

Picture:: Daily News

 

Daily News called it a miracle. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242878-miracle-escape-as-pick-up-driver-walks-away-from-this/

 

Pattaya "Police Major" asked to explain himself over massage bust

 

Picture: INN

 

Tourist police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Apichart Suribunya told INN that the tourist police were asking a police major in Pattaya to explain himself.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242885-pattaya-police-major-asked-to-explain-himself-over-massage-bust/

 

Video: Traders adapt their vehicles as fuel prices rocket

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported from Chonburi where rag and bone men and other traders are adapting their vehicles. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242886-video-traders-adapt-their-vehicles-as-fuel-prices-rocket/

 

Kidney foundation calls for government tax on salt in foods like instant noodles

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's kidney disease foundation conducted a survey on sodium content in food.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242888-kidney-foundation-calls-for-government-tax-on-salt-in-foods-like-instant-noodles/

 

Man without arms gets netizens' support as he completes entrance exam with his foot

 

Picture Daily News

 

Daily News reported that Thai netizens were offering their support after pictures of a disabled man appeared online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242890-man-without-arms-gets-netizens-support-as-he-completes-entrance-exam-with-his-foot/

 

Contractor busted with 110 marijuana plants - he was making 10K a day to "supplement his income"

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the arrest of a building contractor who was selling marijuana and plants online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242891-contractor-busted-with-110-marijuana-plants-he-was-making-10k-a-day-to-supplement-his-income/

 

Koh Chang: Huge tailbacks as 20,000 people go home after long weekend

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported from the holiday island of Koh Chang in Trat in the east of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242892-koh-chang-huge-tailbacks-as-20000-people-go-home-after-long-weekend/

 

Chonburi announces 129 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

129 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

136 people recovered and were released from medical care

Two new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242897-chonburi-announces-129-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-two-new-deaths/

 

Anchilee does Thailand proud at Miss Universe pageant

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

Thais took to social media on Monday to voice support the Thai contestant at the Miss Universe pageant even though she was eliminated in the competition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242900-anchilee-does-thailand-proud-at-miss-universe-pageant/

 

Roads closed near Government House ahead of arrival of Chana protesters

 

 

Police closed roads to traffic near the Government House in Bangkok this morning (Monday), in anticipation of the arrival of protesters from Songkhla province’s Chana district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242901-roads-closed-near-government-house-ahead-of-arrival-of-chana-protesters/

 

Sustainable development or eco-disaster? Locals battle govt over Chana mega-project

 

 

Despite recent arrests and legal threats, environmentalists from Songkhla province have refused to let a state-led mega-project transform their hometown into an industrial hub without proper scrutiny and local participation. Just one week after police cracked down on their peaceful protest, demonstrators are heading back to Government House again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242902-sustainable-development-or-eco-disaster-locals-battle-govt-over-chana-mega-project/

 

Stargazers to Witness Geminid Meteor Shower on December 13-14

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Stargazers are advised to stay awake after midnight to fully enjoy a beautiful display from the Geminid meteor shower on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242904-stargazers-to-witness-geminid-meteor-shower-on-december-13-14/

 

Health Office Proposes 2023 Healthcare Budget

By Suwit Rattiwan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has proposed a 207 billion baht budget to cover the universal healthcare scheme for 2023, in addition to related benefits covering COVID-19 testing and treatments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242905-health-office-proposes-2023-healthcare-budget/

 

Thailand announces new measures for foreign arrivals, New Year countdown details

 

A motorcyclist rides past a floral design marking the arrival of the Thai new year 2564 in Bangkok on December 31, 2020. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced a list of provinces where New Year countdown events will be allowed, has set limits on the number of attendees and introduced new measures for foreign arrivals in the light of COVID-19 Omicron variant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242926-thailand-announces-new-measures-for-foreign-arrivals-new-year-countdown-details/