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

 

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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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Airlines alerted to Thailand’s new regulations for ‘Test and Go’, ‘Sandbox’ schemes

 

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) alerting airlines around the world of Thailand’s new regulations regarding passengers travelling to Thailand under the “Test and Go” and “Sandbox” programs, intended to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1243963-airlines-alerted-to-thailand’s-new-regulations-for-‘test-and-go’-‘sandbox’-schemes/

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Khon Kaen province reports its first two Omicron cases

 

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Khon Kaen Governor Somsak Jungtrakul announced the detection of the province’s first two Omicron variant cases today (Wednesday), but he asked people in the province not to panic, assuring them that strict measures have been put in place to contain the easily transmissible virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244021-khon-kaen-province-reports-its-first-two-omicron-cases/

 

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Planned Lao Dam Raises Concerns in Thailand over Impacts along Shared Border

Special to BenarNews

 

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The location of the Sanakham dam on the Mekong River is seen in a photo taken in 2020. RFA

 

A hydropower project set to be built on the Mekong River in Laos is raising concerns in next-door Thailand, with government officials and environmental experts voicing alarm over forced relocations, impacts on fish stocks and security along the two countries’ shared border.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244026-planned-lao-dam-raises-concerns-in-thailand-over-impacts-along-shared-border/

 

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Test and Go suspension: Thai Chamber of Commerce sees minimal impact on economy of "correct decision"

 

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The head of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Sanan Angubonkul told Manager that the suspension of Test and Go until January 4th would have only a minimal impact on the Thai economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244050-test-and-go-suspension-thai-chamber-of-commerce-sees-minimal-impact-on-economy-of-correct-decision/

 

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Gradual recovery expected for residential market

 

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Commercial property and residential condo buildings are pictured in Bangkok. (Photo by Alex OGLE / AFP)

 

Thailand’s residential market will gradually improve next year due to more balanced supply and demand and the easing of housing loan regulations, but the full recovery to pre-pandemic levels will not happen until 2023, experts say.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244052-gradual-recovery-expected-for-residential-market/

 

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2021: The year that kept students out of school and glued to screens

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

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Surveys show that most students, parents and teachers want proper schooling to resume, but COVID-19 is still blocking the road back to normal education. (Photo by Robo Wunderkind)

 

For millions of students in Thailand, 2021 has been a year of online classes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt their schooling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244054-2021-the-year-that-kept-students-out-of-school-and-glued-to-screens/

 

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Koh Samui: Tourism businesses fear catastrophic effect of suspension of Test and Go

 

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As Thailand's Chamber of Commerce casually said that the effect of suspending the Test and Go program would have a minimal effect on the Thai economy, those most affected beg to differ.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244056-koh-samui-tourism-businesses-fear-catastrophic-effect-of-suspension-of-test-and-go/

 

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Netizens outraged after school advertises for teaching assistant at 5,500 baht/month - 183 baht a day

 

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Daily News reported that comment from Thai netizens was rife after an education website called Khru Wandee Dot Com advertised a primary teacher assistant post at a measly 5,500 baht a month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244063-netizens-outraged-after-school-advertises-for-teaching-assistant-at-5500-bahtmonth-183-baht-a-day/

 

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WHO Thailand urges pregnant women to get COVID-19 jabs

By Namo Vananupong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - WHO Thailand is inviting pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as expectant mothers face a higher risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 infection than regular people. The WHO has also praised Thailand and other countries’ efforts to inoculate this population.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244071-who-thailand-urges-pregnant-women-to-get-covid-19-jabs/

 

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Commerce ministry inspecting New Year’s gift baskets to deter opportunistic acts by sellers

By Namo Vananupong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - News Year’s Day is fast approaching and people are now busy shopping for gifts to present to others at the turn of the year. The ever-popular New Year’s gift baskets sold at numerous outlets are now being closely inspected by authorities, who intend to deter price gouging and the sale of defective items.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244074-commerce-ministry-inspecting-new-year’s-gift-baskets-to-deter-opportunistic-acts-by-sellers/

 

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Hua Hin: Police warn nearly 100 traders they must follow the alcohol rules

 

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Daily News reported that Hua Hin police chief Pol Col Hongphrom Wisitchanachai and local official Montree Manichpong held a meeting at the police station with almost 100 restaurant owners and traders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244078-hua-hin-police-warn-nearly-100-traders-they-must-follow-the-alcohol-rules/

 

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Phuket cracks down on SHA+ hotels who allowed foreign tourists out before Covid test results 

 

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Deputy governor of Phuket Phichet Panapong admitted that many SHA+ hotels in Phuket were openly flouting the law by allowing foreign tourists to leave their premises before their Covid-19 test results came back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244080-phuket-cracks-down-on-sha-hotels-who-allowed-foreign-tourists-out-before-covid-test-results/ 

 

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Police investigate after Korat teen loses 20,000 baht in online "Baccarat investment" scam

 

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The family of a secondary schoolgirl and her teachers went to the Non Thai police in Nakhon Ratchasima after she was sucked into an online betting scam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244081-police-investigate-after-korat-teen-loses-20000-baht-in-online-baccarat-investment-scam/

 

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Air pollution in Bangkok, 14 other provinces exceed standard levels, to peak on Saturday

 

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People living in Bangkok and 14 other provinces have been advised to refrain from outdoor activities, such as exercise, from today (Thursday) until Monday, due to worsening air pollution caused by the accumulation of PM2.5 dust in the air.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244083-air-pollution-in-bangkok-14-other-provinces-exceed-standard-levels-to-peak-on-saturday/

 

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Protesters against bio-mass power plant stage hunger strike

 

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Twelve protesters from Nabon district, in Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, began a hunger strike this morning, in front of Government House in Bangkok, to reinforce their demand that the government review the bio-mass power plant project in their area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244099-protesters-against-bio-mass-power-plant-stage-hunger-strike/

 

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Thailand congratulates Lao PDR on launch of administrative section at People’s Supreme Court

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Laos has officially launched a section to deal with administrative cases at the People’s Supreme Court of Lao PDR, which was the culmination of cooperative efforts between the judicial sectors in Thailand and Laos. The development is expected to contribute to justice affairs at the regional level, in line with the mission of Thailand’s Office of the Administrative Courts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244123-thailand-congratulates-lao-pdr-on-launch-of-administrative-section-at-people’s-supreme-court/

 

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ThaiHealth launches New Year road safety campaign

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Health Promotion Foundation is encouraging the general public not to drive while under the influence of alcohol this holiday season, during which many are expected to drive back to their hometown. This year’s road safety campaign is aimed to help bring down accident numbers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244127-thaihealth-launches-new-year-road-safety-campaign/

 

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