THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 26 Dec 2021

[Jonathan Fairfield]

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/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

CCSA warns of heightened risk catching Covid on flights due to Omicron variant

 

 

An expert with the International Air Transport Association says air travelers now face double or triple the risk of catching Covid on flights, because of the prevalence of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244293-ccsa-warns-of-heightened-risk-catching-covid-on-flights-due-to-omicron-variant/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Pheu Thai leader urges Thai PM to dissolve parliament to avoid more trouble

 

 

Pheu Thai Party leader Chonlanan Srikaew called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Saturday) to dissolve parliament and hold a general election to pave the way for a peaceful transfer of power to a new government elected through fully democratic means.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244409-pheu-thai-leader-urges-thai-pm-to-dissolve-parliament-to-avoid-more-trouble/

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Suspected insurgents killed by Thai government forces in Pattani province

 

 

Two suspected southern insurgents were shot dead by Thai government forces during a siege at a house in Thung Yang Daeng district of the restive southern province of Pattani on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244410-suspected-insurgents-killed-by-thai-government-forces-in-pattani-province/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand demands ฿1.8bn from company for toxic waste discharge

 

 

Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) is demanding 1.8 billion baht in compensation from a private company for environmental damage allegedly caused by toxic chemicals discharged from its factory, located at the 304 Industrial Park in Phanom Sarakham district of the eastern province of Chachoengsao.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244411-thailand-demands-฿18bn-from-company-for-toxic-waste-discharge/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Utility pole in footbridge in Sattahip district finally removed

 

 

Workers from the local electricity authority and a construction company removed a utility pole from a footbridge under construction today (Saturday), in front of a shopping mall in the Sattahip district of Thailand’s Chon Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244412-utility-pole-in-footbridge-in-sattahip-district-finally-removed/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok city hall partially opens the Chong Nonsi floating park to the public

 

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) opened an exhibition today (Saturday), to showcase the transformation of Chong Nonsi Canal, in Bangkok’s Sathorn district, into a new kind of park, floating on the canal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244413-bangkok-city-hall-partially-opens-the-chong-nonsi-floating-park-to-the-public/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok Making Roads Safer for Holidaymakers

 

 

Bangkok City Hall has started its road safety campaign for this year’s holiday season, with speeding and drunk driving being the main concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244414-bangkok-making-roads-safer-for-holidaymakers/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand Confirms 205 Omicron Cases

 

 

A total of 205 COVID-19 patients have been identified as having contracted the Omicron coronavirus variant, including a local cluster of 25 cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244416-thailand-confirms-205-omicron-cases/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Children Aged 5-11 to Receive Pfizer Vaccine

 

 

The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) has endorsed the administering of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11, provided that parental consent is given.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244417-children-aged-5-11-to-receive-pfizer-vaccine/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

27th TITF Launches with a Focus on “Premium” Domestic Trips

 

 

The lengthy pandemic has forced tourism businesses to switch from relying on revenue from international visitors to that generated by domestic tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244418-27th-titf-launches-with-a-focus-on-“premium”-domestic-trips/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

New Year Spending Hits 12-Year-Low Due to Omicron Fears

 

 

The rebounding economy, further stimulated by the holiday season, is now facing a major threat amid the rapidly spreading Omicron coronavirus variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244419-new-year-spending-hits-12-year-low-due-to-omicron-fears/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Government Pledges to Address Doping Issue Following WADA Ban

 

 

Failure to comply with international anti-doping regulations has resulted in Thailand being banned from flying its national flag at international sporting events.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244420-government-pledges-to-address-doping-issue-following-wada-ban/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

No Booster Shot Before Eligibility

 

 

By Silada Rojratanakiat

 

To combat fear of Omicron’s spreading, Thailand said on Tuesday that it would immediately reimpose tight international travel restrictions. Strengthening entry restrictions is one solution while accelerating the booster vaccination rollout program is another. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244421-no-booster-shot-before-eligibility/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Indoor Celebration Events Prohibited for New Year

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health is prohibiting indoor New Year celebration activities and advising organizers to instead host open-air events while maintaining strict COIVD-19 prevention measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244422-indoor-celebration-events-prohibited-for-new-year/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Health Authorities Celebrate Meeting Goal of 100 Million Jabs

 

 

The emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant has prompted many countries to encourage more of their citizens to get vaccinated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244429-health-authorities-celebrate-meeting-goal-of-100-million-jabs/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

More Omicron Cases Reported in Kalasin

 

 

Local authorities in the province of Kalasin reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday (Dec 25), with one doctor at Siriraj Hospital saying half of all new infections in January could be the new Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244430-more-omicron-cases-reported-in-kalasin/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand reports 2,532 new COVID-19 cases, 3,771 recoveries and 22 deaths

 

 

Thailand on Sunday (Dec 26) reported 2,532 new COVID-19 cases, 3,771 recoveries and 22 deaths.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244431-thailand-reports-2532-new-covid-19-cases-3771-recoveries-and-22-deaths/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

‘TWAS the season to be jolly - peace and goodwill takes a backseat in Thailand

 

 

The mood in Thailand took a big shift this week. Just when it should have been the season to be jolly, that carpet of hope was whipped away as “Grinch Omicron” and its hysterical facilitators stole the festive season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244432-‘twas-the-season-to-be-jolly-peace-and-goodwill-takes-a-backseat-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand Live Monday 27 Dec 2021
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