Eight Omicron cases confirmed in Thailand so far, three others await confirmation

 

People wearing face masks exit a BTS skytrain in Bangkok on December 6, 2021 as Thailand recorded on Monday its first case of the Covid-19 coronavirus Omicron variant. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

 

Eight COVID-19 Omicron variant cases have been detected in Thailand to date, with three more awaiting confirmatory tests, according to the Medical Sciences Department.

 

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Thai Covid Center announces New Year’s Eve alcohol allowances and new province rezoning, Chonburi now joins the Blue Zones

 

 

The Thai Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved serving and drinking alcoholic beverages in all provinces nationwide on the New Year’s Eve until 1:00 AM. of the following day, CCSA spokesperson Thaweesilp Visanuyothin announced today, December 13th.

 

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61-year-old man arrested for killing pregnant wild elephant in Chonburi, claims self-defense

 

 

A 61-year-old Thai man has been arrested for killing a pregnant wild elephant in the Bor Thong district.

 

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Majority of Thais Likely to Stay Home for New Year Holiday

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A survey has found that a majority of people plan to stay home during the New Year holidays due to concerns about COVID-19.

 

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Temperatures to fall by 1-3 degrees tomorrow and day after

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Another period of cooler temperatures will greet upper Thailand as well as the Central Region and Bangkok this week, although people in the capital city will also experience an unwelcome increase of airborne particulate matter.

 

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Employment situation starting to improve

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Improvements in the employment situation are being seen, in line with positive developments in exports, consumption, and manufacturing and the success of the public program to retain hiring levels at SMEs.

 

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Bangkok Governor Election Expected Mid Next Year

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the election of the new Bangkok governor should be organized in the middle of next year.

 

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Varied reactions to the old canals and markets’ organization in Bangkok

 

 

On October 20th, 2015, Bangkok City began to organize the space in Ong-Ang Market by destroying buildings, most of which are old shops and stalls which were 500 accounts in total.

 

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Hua Hin restaurants given permission to hold New Year’s Eve parties – with alcohol

 

 

If you were worried that COVID-19 restrictions may scupper your New Year’s Eve celebrations, Thailand’s COVID task force has announced some good news.

 

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TAT chief in talks over Hua Hin medical hub, calls for extension of stimulus packages

 

Hua Hin beach. File photo.

 

TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn was in Hua Hin over the weekend to discuss a proposal that would see Hua Hin and Cha Am become a medical hub for foreign tourists.

 

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