Central platform to simplify entry preparations for tourists unveiled

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A new platform to facilitate ease of traveling for international tourists has been launched in the form of the Entry Thailand website. The central platform for tourists is expected to simplify international visitors’ experience in making preparations to visit Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243323-central-platform-to-simplify-entry-preparations-for-tourists-unveiled/

Mobile Registrations for Pfizer Boosters to Begin on December 16

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station will begin registering people via mobile networks for booster shots using the Pfizer vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243322-mobile-registrations-for-pfizer-boosters-to-begin-on-december-16/

PM Thanks Thais As Vaccination Nearly Reaches 100 Million Doses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister thanked everyone in Thailand for their help in getting Thailand close to meeting its goal of administering 100 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243325-pm-thanks-thais-as-vaccination-nearly-reaches-100-million-doses/

Michelin Guide Thailand 2022 sees six new restaurants awarded Stars

 

 

The latest Michelin Guide Thailand has been released, featuring new restaurant additions, from fine-dining to street food, in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang-nga, with Ayutthaya being the latest province added to the list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243318-michelin-guide-thailand-2022-sees-six-new-restaurants-awarded-stars/

No leave – 80,000 police officers to be on duty in Bangkok over New Year

 

 

The Royal Thai Police has ordered 80,000 police officers to not take leave during the New Year holiday period between Christmas Day on 25th December and January 4th, to facilitate people travelling home and the estimated 7 million cars leaving and returning to Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243366-no-leave-–-80000-police-officers-to-be-on-duty-in-bangkok-over-new-year/

 

Thailand’s redundant entertainers to receive 5,000-baht social security payment

 

 

The Social Security Office of Thailand (SSO) has agreed to provide a one-time 5,000 baht support payment to nightlife entertainers, including musicians, comedians and other performers, who have been left without work since last year by restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243367-thailand’s-redundant-entertainers-to-receive-5000-baht-social-security-payment/

 

Thai commerce minister says exports are on the rise, farmers threaten self harm

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand’s commerce minister said the government is doing a good job of improving the export of fresh products like vegetables and fruits, but farmers say they are on the verge of suicide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243368-thai-commerce-minister-says-exports-are-on-the-rise-farmers-threaten-self-harm/

Cannabis farm set to open in Cha Am

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Phetchaburi is set to begin cultivating cannabis at a special facility located in Cha Am.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243369-cannabis-farm-set-to-open-in-cha-am/
 

UPDATE:

 

Thai woman in New York appeals for tip offs to police on a mugger who sexually assaulted her

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

(Left) 23-year-old Bew or Ms Jirajariyawetch from police photographs which were taken in the aftermath of the horrific attack which she suffered in the early hours of Monday, November 22nd last after she was assaulted by a man at the 34th Street Herald Square subway station in New York. (Inset lower right) The attacker escaped by jumping over turnstiles at the station. (Top right) A picture of Ms Jirajariyawetch, a fashion model who emigrated to the United States this summer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243370-update-brutal-attack-on-thai-woman-investigated-by-nypd/

 

 

COVID-19: Thailand reports 3,537 new coronavirus cases, 41 deaths, 5,459 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Friday (December 17) reported COVID-19 cases, 5,459 recoveries and 41 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243377-covid-19-thailand-reports 3537-new-coronavirus-cases-41-deaths-5459 recoveries/

 

Thai health authorities warn air pollution will be WORSE this year than last - especially for Covid patients

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Health authorities in Thailand have pointed to a worse situation this cool season for air pollution related to PM2.5 - particulate matter in the air.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243380-thai-health-authorities-warn-air-pollution-will-be-worse-this-year-than-last-especially-for-covid-patients/

 

 

Police and military mobilized to quell riot in Krabi men's prison - reasons unsure

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that police and military personnel were mobilized last night to help staff at Krabi men's prison control a riot. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243384-police-and-military-mobilized-to-quell-riot-in-krabi-mens-prison-reasons-unsure/

 

FDA warns not all salvia test kits certified

 

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Deputy secretary-general Surachok Tangwiwat said the FDA had approved two main types of Covid-19 antigen test kits or ATKs which are nasal swab type and saliva sample.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243394-fda-warns-not-all-salvia-test-kits-certified/

 

Easing of NYE alcohol restrictions for one night only: Anutin

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul faced the press yesterday to tell the Thai people - and any foreigner tourists who have come to the country - that New Year drinks can only be consumed on ONE night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243395-easing-of-nye-alcohol-restrictions-for-one-night-only-anutin/

 

Legal casino in Thailand: Full public consultation promised as five sub-committees set up

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thailand is pressing ahead to study the possibility of opening a fully legal casino in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243396-legal-casino-in-thailand-full-public-consultation-promised-as-five-sub-committees-set-up/

 

Worker charged with negligence after death of five year old boy in lift at clothing shop

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police in Samut Prakan have charged a 41 year old man with negligence causing death at a four story garment shop in Muang district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243397-worker-charged-with-negligence-after-death-of-five-year-old-boy-in-lift-at-clothing-shop/

 

Myanmar People Flee Battle to Thailand

 

 

TAK, Dec 17 (TNA) – About 1,000 Myanmar people fled a clash between Myanmar soldiers and ethnic troops on their homeland and crossed the Moei River to take shelter in Mae Sot district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243409-myanmar-people-flee-battle-to-thailand/

 

Two arrested in Bangkok linked with record seizure of heroin in Taiwan

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the latest developments after authorities in Taipei discovered the biggest haul of heroin in Taiwanese history at the end of November.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1243411-two-arrested-in-bangkok-linked-with-record-seizure-of-heroin-in-taiwan/

 

Phuket: Police start 100% helmet wearing campaign for riders and pillion passengers

 

Picture: Manager

 

Everyone who was anyone in Phuket was at the Mueang Police HQ earlier in the week for the kick-off of a drive to ensure that 100% of motorcycle riders and pillion passengers wear helmets. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243413-phuket-police-start-100-helmet-wearing-campaign-for-riders-and-pillion-passengers/

 

Global Witness report reveals Thai gem retailers sell conflict-linked rubies

By Thai Enquirer

 

 

Thai gemstone companies are selling Myanmar rubies with shady connections to Myanmar’s military, according to human rights watchdog, Global Witness.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243414-global-witness-report-reveals-thai-gem-retailers-sell-conflict-linked-rubies/

 

Myanmar warned as mortar shell lands in Thailand’s Mae Sot, where Karen people seek shelter

 

 

The Thai military lodged a protest note with the Myanmar government, via the local Thai-Myanmar Border Committee (TBC) yesterday (Thursday), over the landing of a mortar-type shell on Thai soil in Mae Sot district of the western province of Tak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243416-myanmar-warned-as-mortar-shell-lands-in-thailand’s-mae-sot-where-karen-people-seek-shelter/

 

GH Bank organizes online auction of second-hand houses this Sunday

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

State-run mortgage lender, Government Housing Bank (GH Bank), is holding a virtual auction of second-hand properties this Sunday, offering special starting bids and deferred interest for up to two years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243417-gh-bank-organizes-online-auction-of-second-hand-houses-this-sunday/

 

AZ to be main vaccine for unvaccinated, Pfizer used as booster for those with two AZ jabs

 

(Photo by Thai PBS)

 

Thailand’s Disease Control Department (DCD) has unveiled its vaccination regimen for the month of January for unvaccinated over 18s and those who have appointments for second doses and those who want booster shots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243418-az-to-be-main-vaccine-for-unvaccinated-pfizer-used-as-booster-for-those-with-two-az-jabs/

 

Chonburi announces 166 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

Highlights:

166 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

148 people recovered and were released from medical care

One new death

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243420-chonburi-announces-166-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/

 

Auction of Tusk Pair to Start at B25m

 

 

MAHA SARAKHAM, Dec 17 (TNA) – The Chang Thongkhum elephant conservation center will put a pair of elephant tusks up for online auction with the starting price of 25 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243426-auction-of-tusk-pair-to-start-at-b25m/

 

Air quality reaches an unhealthy level in five provinces in Thailand due to PM.2.5 accumulation

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

Five provinces in Thailand are facing unhealthy air pollution due to exceeding the PM2.5 dust particles standard level today, the Center for Air Pollution Mitigation (CAPM) reported this morning, December 17th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243443-air-quality-reaches-an-unhealthy-level-in-five-provinces-in-thailand-due-to-pm25-accumulation/

Thai parliament meeting collapses due to lack of quorum

 

 

Friday’s meeting in the Thai parliament was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum, as some opposition MPs boycotted the meeting, or deliberately did not declare their presence, in apparent retaliation against government MPs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243444-thai-parliament-meeting-collapses-due-to-lack-of-quorum/

 

Special online clinic opens to offer advice on PM2.5 pollution problem

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Medical Services has opened a special online clinic to provide counselling to people who may be having problems with atmospheric dust, as eight areas in and around Bangkok are shrouded in excessive PM2.5 today (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243445-special-online-clinic-opens-to-offer-advice-on-pm25-pollution-problem/

 

Democrat asks for court involvement in sentence reduction

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Democrat Party is proposing changes to the protocols and requirements for sentence reduction and royal pardon among inmates. The party is set to submit a motion on this matter to the parliament next week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243448-democrat-asks-for-court-involvement-in-sentence-reduction/

 

Studies Show Students Are Poorer Due To Covid-19

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Research has found the Covid-19 pandemic has compromised children’s education opportunities, with the number of students with financial problems increasing to 1.2 million in 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243449-studies-show-students-are-poorer-due-to-covid-19/