Foreign Ministry Announces Important Updates for Thailand Pass

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced important updates for applicants registering for entry into Thailand. Following a surge in Omicron coronavirus cases, the government has suspended the Test & Go and Sandbox applications - with the exception of the Phuket Sandbox program - from the Thailand Pass system until further notice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244601-foreign-ministry-announces-important-updates-for-thailand-pass/

 

Thai police launch crackdown on prostitution

 

Picture: INN

 

The spokesman of the Royal Thai Police has clearly accepted that there is indeed prostitution in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244602-thai-police-launch-crackdown-on-prostitution/

 

927 million baht paid to over 8,000 people suffering side effects from COVID vaccinations

 

 

Between April 5th and December 26th, Thailand’s National Health Security Office (NHSO) paid out about 927 million baht in financial aid to 8,470 people who suffered undesirable side effects after being inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244607-927-million-baht-paid-to-over-8000-people-suffering-side-effects-from-covid-vaccinations/

 

Grim worst case for Thailand next year if people lower their guard against COVID-19

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health has unveiled bleak pictures of three worst case scenarios in Thailand next year, if the COVID-19 Omicron variant spreads out of control while the population reduces their discipline over protecting themselves against the virus.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244627-grim-worst-case-for-thailand-next-year-if-people-lower-their-guard-against-covid-19/

 

BMA to Give 4th Shots for Frontline Medics, Chronic Patients

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, in order to cope with the new Omicron variant, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to provide a fourth shot to frontline medical officers and patients with chronic conditions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244629-bma-to-give-4th-shots-for-frontline-medics-chronic-patients/

 

Industry Ministry Orders Tighter Controls on Industrial Emissions

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Industry has ordered the strict monitoring of factory activity throughout this winter season, prioritizing the inspection of combustion-based processes at manufacturing plants.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244630-industry-ministry-orders-tighter-controls-on-industrial-emissions/

 

Health Officials Instructed to Closely Monitor Holiday Events

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Public Health has instructed provincial health offices to closely monitor New Year activities in their respective areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244631-health-officials-instructed-to-closely-monitor-holiday-events/

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport Waives Zone C Parking Fees for New Year Period

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi Airport will waive parking fees for Zone C starting midnight, December 30, until midnight of January 4.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244633-suvarnabhumi-airport-waives-zone-c-parking-fees-for-new-year-period/

 

Doctor Warns of High Omicron Infection Risk in Children

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A doctor has warned people not to downplay the threat posed by the Omicron coronavirus variant while urging unvaccinated people, especially children, to get inoculated as soon as possible.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244634-doctor-warns-of-high-omicron-infection-risk-in-children/

 

Government Promotes “Drink Don’t Drive” Campaign for New Year Holidays

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is working with related agencies to reduce the number of accidents caused by drunk driving during the New Year holidays.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244635-government-promotes-“drink-don’t-drive”-campaign-for-new-year-holidays/

 

Omicron Cases Soar

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 27 (TNA) – The number of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is soaring with clusters in many provinces, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244637-omicron-cases-soar/

 

Dutch man collapses and dies while walking on Pattaya Beach Road early this morning

 

 

A Dutch man who was walking on the Pattaya Beach Road early this morning not far from Soi 6 reportedly collapsed before being found dead by other pedestrians.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244638-dutch-man-collapses-and-dies-while-walking-on-pattaya-beach-road-early-this-morning/

 

Covid – 19 vaccine walk ins for Thais and foreigners, including boosters, available in Chonburi

 

PHOTO: Covid-19 Center

 

The Chonburi Public Health Office last night (December 26th) has announced Covid -19 vaccine walk ins for people who live in Chonburi. Foreigners, according to officials, can participate although must wait in line the same as anyone else, show their passport and visa information, and officially tourist style visas are not eligible. (Your mileage could vary here in terms of foreigner eligibility, please check with the hospital before spending significant time waiting in line or commuting-Editor) The walk in campaign is from today (December 27th) to January 2nd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244639-covid-–-19-vaccine-walk-ins-for-thais-and-foreigners-including-boosters-available-in-chonburi/

 

Ubon Ratchathani Detects 1st Omicron Case

 

 

UBON RATCHATHANI, Dec 27 (TNA) – The northeastern province recorded its first Omicron case, an Australian man who arrived on Dec 11 through the Test & Go entry program and met his girlfriend in Amnat Charoen province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244640-ubon-ratchathani-detects-1st-omicron-case/

 

Thailand unveils plans to cope with Omicron COVID variant outbreak

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has unveiled plans to cope with a potential outbreak of the COVID-19 Omicron variant next year, including the reactivation of the home isolation program, as the main way to accommodate the infected, and community isolation facilities in Bangkok to shelter infected children, said Dr. Somsak Akksilp, director-general of Medical Services Department, today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244641-thailand-unveils-plans-to-cope-with-omicron-covid-variant-outbreak/

 

A look at the brand new Cowboy Resort in Pattaya-Yeehaw!

 

 

Just before the past holiday weekend, TPN media was invited to visit the brand new Cowboy Resort, located just outside of Pattaya, and had a delightful time.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244643-a-look-at-the-brand-new-cowboy-resort-in-pattaya-yeehaw/

 

Business Sectors Agree With Strict Measures But Against Lockdowns

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A rapid increase in Covid-19 infections triggered by the highly contagious Omicron variant looks certain to dent the festive mood during the year-end holidays. Business sectors are hoping that strict measures will be implemented rather than events being canceled as it will affect the recovering economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244645-business-sectors-agree-with-strict-measures-but-against-lockdowns/

 

Prime Minister urges people to take ATK tests for New Year celebrations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister urged everyone to understand the importance of ATK testing before and after New Year’s celebrations, and he ordered strict screening standards for international arrivals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244646-prime-minister-urges-people-to-take-atk-tests-for-new-year-celebrations/

 

2021: The year mass vaccination injected mass confusion in Thailand

 

As of December 27, more than 70 percent of the population or 51 million people had received at least one shot. About 63 percent or 45.4 million had received their second shot, while 6.2 million people had been given a booster.

 

With over 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Thailand, 2021 has been a year of mass vaccination but also frustration and confusion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244672-2021-the-year-mass-vaccination-injected-mass-confusion-in-thailand/

 

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