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Super Poll: Gen. Prayut is Thai public’s favorite politician in 2021

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Super Poll research center has revealed that Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha is the Thai public’s favorite politician, while the Co-pay subsidized purchases scheme is cited as the government’s most popular achievement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243739-super-poll-gen-prayut-is-thai-public’s-favorite-politician-in-2021/

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First local transmission of Omicron detected in Thailand, 63 cases confirmed so far

 

CDC via AP, File

 

Thailand has confirmed a total of 63 Omicron cases to date, with more cases awaiting confirmation, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Most of the confirmed and initially detected cases are arrivals from abroad, but a local transmission, Thailand’s first, has also been detected, in a Thai woman who did not travel outside the country, but whose husband recently returned from Nigeria. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243736-first-local-transmission-of-omicron-detected-in-thailand-63-cases-confirmed-so-far/

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Trains to begin, terminate at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong, not Bang Sue, pending study

 

 

All train services, which begin and terminate at Bangkok’s central Hua Lamphong railway station, will continue to do so until the completion of a study into the impacts of the rail services on commuters and the operations of the suburban line (Red Line) which is expected to take at least 30 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243774-trains-to-begin-terminate-at-bangkok’s-hua-lamphong-not-bang-sue-pending-study/

 

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Expert warns of aftershocks after 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday in Laos 

 

 

A structural engineering expert has warned of possible aftershocks in the next few days, following the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in the Lao PDR at 4.06am today (Monday), which was also felt in eight northern and north-eastern Thai provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243775-expert-warns-of-aftershocks-after-58-magnitude-earthquake-on-monday-in-laos/

 

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7 hajjis pilgrims have Omicron

 

 

NONTHABURI, Dec 20 (TNA) – Seven hajj pilgrims tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19 after returning from Saudi Arabia and they have been admitted to a treatment system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243776-7-hajjis-pilgrims-have-omicron/

 

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Damages Found at Thai Temple After Quake in Laos

 

 

NAN, Dec 20 (TNA) – Officials found new cracks in the main Buddha image of Wat Phumin, the 425-year-old temple in Nan province following a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Laos this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243777-damages-found-at-thai-temple-after-quake-in-laos/

 

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Two Pattaya bars raided for allegedly illegally opening and selling alcohol

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Two bar managers in the Pattaya area have been arrested for allegedly illegally operating entertainment venues and selling alcohol yesterday (December 19th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243778-two-pattaya-bars-raided-for-allegedly-illegally-opening-and-selling-alcohol/

 

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Variegated plants worth more than 100,000 baht stolen from the Pattaya Food and Herb Fair

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – The Pattaya News has received complaints from four Variegated plants sellers at the Pattaya Food and Herb Fair at Xzyte Square Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243779-variegated-plants-worth-more-than-100000-baht-stolen-from-the-pattaya-food-and-herb-fair/

 

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The Seahorse Ferry now in service from Sattahip to Songkhla – Video, gallery, tour of the ferry

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: fb.theseahorseferryofficial

 

Sattahip – The Seahorse Ferry is now in service from Sattahip, the eastern region of Chonburi to Songkhla, the southern area of Thailand, and also returns to Sattahip. A one-way trip takes about 20 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243780-the-seahorse-ferry-now-in-service-from-sattahip-to-songkhla-–-video-gallery-tour-of-the-ferry/

 

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New electric vehicle charging station opens at Market Village Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Electric vehicle owners in Hua Hin now have a handy new location for rapid charging – Market Village Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243781-new-electric-vehicle-charging-station-opens-at-market-village-hua-hin/

 

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Random ATK testing carried out Chatchai Market

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Traders at Chatchai Market, the main wet market located in central Hua Hin, underwent random ATK testing on Monday in a bid to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243782-random-atk-testing-carried-out-chatchai-market/

 

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Dec 20: Prachuap reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, 15 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

File photo

 

Health officials on Monday (Dec-20th) reported 42 new COVID-19 cases, 15 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243783-dec-20-prachuap-reports-42-new-covid-19-cases-15-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Thailand reports 2,476 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths, 3,649 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Tuesday (December 21) reported 2,476 new COVID-19 cases, 3,649 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243791-thailand-reports 2476-new-covid-19-cases-32-deaths-3649 recoveries/ 

 

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Koh Samui: Three foreign tourists arrive with Omicron - Thai media says locals are not panicking

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that three foreign tourists had arrived on the holiday island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand with the Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243806-koh-samui-three-foreign-tourists-arrive-with-omicron-thai-media-says-locals-are-not-panicking/

 

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Download the ASEAN NOW 2022 Calendar here. All no alcohol days listed!

 

 

A big thank you to everyone who submitted images to the photography forum over the past year.

 

There were some amazing photos submitted during 2021.

 

The calendar also includes all Thai and other significant holidays, including no alcohol days.

 

You can download the ASEAN NOW 2022 Calendar here: https://aseannow.com/files/file/796-asean-now-calendar-2022/

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British man chased by Thai with a knife after he refuses to buy him a beer

 

Picture: Channel 7

 

A British man was chased in the street by a knife wielding Thai man after he repeated asked for a beer and was refused and then was told to go home. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243811-british-man-chased-by-thai-with-a-knife-after-he-refuses-to-buy-him-a-beer/

 

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Phuket: Tourists 60% up in December but January slowdown amid Omicron worries - Russians mostly coming

 

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The head of the Phuket Tourism Business Association pointed to a relatively rosy December for the holiday island but a doubtful new year as Omicron fears in Europe bite.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243821-phuket-tourists-60-up-in-december-but-january-slowdown-amid-omicron-worries-russians-mostly-coming/

 

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PM orders humanitarian aid for some 4,000 people fleeing fighting in Myanmar

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed local officials in Thailand’s western border province of Tak to provide humanitarian aid and temporary shelter to about 4,000 people fleeing the fighting in Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243822-pm-orders-humanitarian-aid-for-some-4000-people-fleeing-fighting-in-myanmar/

 

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The power of social media! Embarrassed officials react instantly to "Stairway to Heaven" 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the mayor of Sattahip couldn't stand all the hoo-haa and 555s after the internet went barmy over the "Stairway to Heaven" in Sattahip, eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243825-the-power-of-social-media-embarrassed-officials-react-instantly-to-stairway-to-heaven /

 

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Chonburi announces 174 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Highlights:

174 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

173 people recovered and were released from medical care

Two new deaths

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243827-chonburi-announces-174-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-two-new-deaths/

 

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Chaing Mai: 100 police mobilized to check on alcohol regulations after weekend report

 

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The governor of Chiang Mai Thawatchai Pongwiwatnachai was swift to react to scenes in one of the nightlife areas of the city depicted on TV, reports ASEAN NOW.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243830-chaing-mai-100-police-mobilized-to-check-on-alcohol-regulations-after-weekend-report/

 

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DES and tech police warn of fraudulent Bitcoin trading scams

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported from a press conference attended by the Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut  Thanakhamanusorn, tech police and a representative of two victims of online fraud. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243831-des-and-tech-police-warn-of-fraudulent-bitcoin-trading-scams/

 

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Government to target drug dealers and their assets.

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha said on Tuesday that the government is aiming to crack down on the internal drug trade by targeting the financial assets involved in the trade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243834-government-to-target-drug-dealers-and-their-assets/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage video: Innocent ladies and child in Mirage have no chance as truck/trailer swerves

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A dash cam video in the area of Makro Bang Bon west of Bangkok showed the terrifying moment when a truck trailer gave the driver of a Mitsubishi Mirage no chance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243835-thailand-road-carnage-video-innocent-ladies-and-child-in-mirage-have-no-chance-as-trucktrailer-swerves/

 

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Fish found swimming in sealed container of drinking water - What would you do?

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a post from a well known consumer page on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243838-fish-found-swimming-in-sealed-container-of-drinking-water-what-would-you-do/

 

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Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to appear at Phuket "countdown" - TAT spend 150 million on five NY events

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Bangkok Business News quoted Thailand minister for Tourism and Sports Pipat Ratchakitprakan as saying that Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli would appear at Phuket's New Year's eve countdown event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243839-italian-tenor-andrea-bocelli-to-appear-at-phuket-countdown-tat-spend-150-million-on-five-ny-events/

 

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Thailand to import 10m doses of Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine for under 12s

 

 

Thailand will import 10 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccine after the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) approved its use in 5 to 11 year olds, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243846-thailand-to-import-10m-doses-of-pfizer-comirnaty-vaccine-for-under-12s/

 

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Thai PM orders immediate suspension of new Test & Go registrations

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha has ordered the immediate suspension of new registrations for the Test & Go program due to fears over the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243857-thai-pm-orders-immediate-suspension-of-new-test-go-registrations/

 

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Bill to Lift WADA Ban Completed

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 21 (TNA) – An anti-doping bill has been completed and is under scrutiny before being sent to the parliament.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243864-bill-to-lift-wada-ban-completed/

 

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Elevated Motorway Section to Open Free of Charge for New Year

 

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA (NNT) - A section of the new Bang Pa-in-Nakhon Ratchasima elevated motorway is set to open free of charge for motorists as part of efforts to relieve traffic congestion on Highway 2 during the New Year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243867-elevated-motorway-section-to-open-free-of-charge-for-new-year/