THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 29 Dec 2021

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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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Thailand to Proceed with Molnupiravir Procurement

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Dr Somsak Akksilp, director-general of the Department of Medical Services (DMS), has confirmed that Thailand will move forward with procuring 2 million tablets of the Molnupiravir COVID-19 treatment drug. The move comes amid reports that France has cancelled its own order of the anti-COVID pill due to unsatisfactory test results.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244755-thailand-to-proceed-with-molnupiravir-procurement/

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Several factors make Thais vulnerable to Omicron variant infection

 

Photo from AFP

 

Thai people are at risk of COVID Omicron variant infection, depending on several factors, said Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha, chief of the Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Diseases Health Science Centre today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244740-several-factors-make-thais-vulnerable-to-omicron-variant-infection/

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Andrea Bocelli Joins Phuket Countdown Event

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Phuket has been preparing for its New Year’s countdown event, with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli officially confirmed to appear on stage for the celebration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244761-andrea-bocelli-joins-phuket-countdown-event/

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Ministry: 23m Thais Shared Fake News

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 28 (TNA) – About 23 million Thai people shared fake news over the past two years, according to the digital economy and society minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244851-ministry-23m-thais-shared-fake-news/

 

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Chiang Mai's Countdown Festival Starts
 

 

CHIANG MAI, Dec 28 (TNA) – The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 festival started in the northern province with extravagant light and sound shows and strict COVID-19 control measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244852-chiang-mais-countdown-festival-starts/

 

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Over ten thousand chicks die, a hundred surviving chicks scattered on road after truck overturns in Ban Bueng

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Ban Bueng – Over ten thousand baby chicks died and a hundred living chicks were scattered on a road after a truck overturned in Ban Bueng.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244853-over-ten-thousand-chicks-die-a-hundred-surviving-chicks-scattered-on-road-after-truck-overturns-in-ban-bueng/

 

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Suspect arrested in Chonburi mall with over 100K baht worth of stolen gold

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi – A 31-year-old male Thai suspect has been arrested after allegedly snatching gold items worth more than 100,000 baht from a gold shop at a shopping mall in Mueang Chonburi over the past holiday weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244855-suspect-arrested-in-chonburi-mall-with-over-100k-baht-worth-of-stolen-gold/

 

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Hin Hin Mayor on major infrastructure improvements and new tourist attractions planned for 2022

By Paul Andrews

 

Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul

 

In an exclusive interview, Hua Hin Today had the privilege of speaking to Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Nopporn Wuttikul who talked about some of the infrastructure improvements which will be carried out in Hua Hin in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244856-hin-hin-mayor-on-major-infrastructure-improvements-and-new-tourist-attractions-planned-for-2022/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 2,575 new coronavirus cases, 17 deaths, 2,695 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (December 29) reported 2,575 new COVID-19 cases, 2,695 recoveries and 17 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244861-covid-19-thailand-reports-2575-new-coronavirus-cases-17-deaths-2695-recoveries/

 

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British family's appeal to get Morpeth teacher home from Thailand after she fell 20ft when balcony collapsed

Jill Dodds, from Morpeth, fell 20ft from a balcony that collapsed in Thailand- and now her family is trying to raise

 

By Sophie Finnegan, Durham Reporter

 

Jill Dodds sustained serious spinal injuries after she fell 20ft from a balcony

 

A family is appealing for help to get a Northumberland teacher back home after she plunged 20 feet when a balcony collapsed in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244863-british-familys-appeal-to-get-morpeth-teacher-home-from-thailand-after-she-fell-20ft-when-balcony-collapsed/

 

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2021: Economic recovery stuck in pandemic quicksand

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

The Thai economy is heavily dependent on tourism as a major employment generator. Businesses have been hit hard by the prolonged pandemic situation and the fallout of lockdown restrictions since 2020.(Photo by Richard Balog)

 

After the sharp economic contraction triggered by the pandemic in 2020, hopes were high that Thailand’s economy would stage a recovery in 2021. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244874-2021-economic-recovery-stuck-in-pandemic-quicksand/

 

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Chiang Mai hotels warned about Test and Go violations after tourists let out early

 

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Health authorities in Chiang Mai have warned hoteliers involved in Test and Go that they must follow the rules or face expulsion from the scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244876-chiang-mai-hotels-warned-about-test-and-go-violations-after-tourists-let-out-early/

 

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78 people killed on Thailand’s roads on Monday, 1,212 in December

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News continued their daily campaign and tally of fatalities on Thailand's deadly roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244879-78-people-killed-on-thailand’s-roads-on-monday-1212-in-december/

 

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16 arrested over 20 million baht insurance fraud

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Crime Suppression Division and insurance leaders held a press conference to announce the arrest of 16 people in a widespread insurance fraud that netted the perpetrators up to 20 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244881-16-arrested-over-20-million-baht-insurance-fraud/

 

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Omicron panic decimates Thai tourism "high season" - foreign tourists cancel, events scrapped, flights stopped, insurance woes

 

File photo: Travel Daily

 

Thai business media reported that the tourist "high season" was in tatters in Thailand because of the Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244886-omicron-panic-decimates-thai-tourism-high-season-foreign-tourists-cancel-events-scrapped-flights-stopped-insurance-woes/

 

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"Overloaded Trucks": Cabinet act after NACC indicate widespread corruption and lawbreaking

 

File photo: Facebook

 

The issue of overloaded trucks in Thailand has been as plain as the nose on the drivers faces for years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244887-overloaded-trucks-cabinet-act-after-nacc-indicate-widespread-corruption-and-lawbreaking/

 

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Samrong chief promises "justice for both sides" after cop shoots drug suspect dead following gun grab

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Standard police language was used after a drug suspect was shot by police as he made good his escape following a drugs check.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244888-samrong-chief-promises-justice-for-both-sides-after-cop-shoots-drug-suspect-dead-following-gun-grab/

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Bangkok beats Pattaya as top New Year’s Eve destination, Khao Kho makes it into the Top 10

 

 

Bangkok has defeated last year’s champion Pattaya and returned to number one spot as the most favourite destination to celebrate the start of 2022, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244890-bangkok-beats-pattaya-as-top-new-year’s-eve-destination-khao-kho-makes-it-into-the-top-10/

 

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Tips for safe travel during long New Year holidays

 

 

The Thai Department of Health Services is offering tips for safe travel during New Year holidays, especially for protection against COVID-19, including the easily transmissible Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244892-tips-for-safe-travel-during-long-new-year-holidays/

 

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Video: "Suay!" Trucker laments end of year disaster as Thailand's infamous hanging wires strike again

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thailand's world famous hanging wires - cited ironically recently as a possible tourist selfie boon - have caused more trouble for a Ratchaburi farmer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244893-video-suay-trucker-laments-end-of-year-disaster-as-thailands-infamous-hanging-wires-strike-again/

 

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Education Ministry prepares hybrid Children’s Day event

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Education has revealed its plan for the 2022 Children’s Day celebration, with a hybrid event to be held both in the real world and online space promoting a sense of unity. The in-person event will be organized under stringent public health measures, while children at home can join online games with a chance to win prizes delivered directly to their homes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244895-education-ministry-prepares-hybrid-children’s-day-event/

 

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Video: Krabi snakecatchers find four meter python stuck in motorcycle spokes

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

A video on the news site of 77kaoded showed the actions of a Miracle of Life team in the Neua Klong area of Krabi in southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244896-video-krabi-snakecatchers-find-four-meter-python-stuck-in-motorcycle-spokes/

 

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Omicron Variant Poses "Big Wave" Challenge to Industries

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warns that the new Omicron coronavirus variant could, in combination with other factors, pose a major "big wave" challenge for industrial operators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244902-omicron-variant-poses-big-wave-challenge-to-industries/

 

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E-commerce, healthcare and beauty services most promising sectors in 2022

 

 

Health care, beauty services and E-commerce have been identified as three top-performing businesses for the coming year, as they were this year, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a projection by the Centre of Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244904-e-commerce-healthcare-and-beauty-services-most-promising-sectors-in-2022/

 

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Medical Sciences Department reports total of 739 Omicron cases in Thailand

 

 

Confirmed Omicron cases in Thailand have increased to 739, including 488 cases among arrivals from abroad and 251 locally-acquired cases, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Services Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244924-medical-sciences-department-reports-total-of-739-omicron-cases-in-thailand/

 

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Royal Thai Army Focuses on Helping People Affected by Conflict Near Thai-Myanmar border

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is working with relevant parties to help residents affected by conflict near the Thai-Myanmar border.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244925-royal-thai-army-focuses-on-helping-people-affected-by-conflict-near-thai-myanmar-border/

 

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Government Officials to Work From Home After New Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government staff have been instructed to work from home next week, with the possibility of online classes also being brought back, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244926-government-officials-to-work-from-home-after-new-year/

 

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NHSO to Provide Faster Disbursement to Healthcare Providers for HI Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has revised disbursement procedures for its Home Isolation program to provide faster financial assistance to healthcare service providers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244931-nhso-to-provide-faster-disbursement-to-healthcare-providers-for-hi-program/

 

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The Transport Co Extends Bus Services for New Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The state-run Transport Co says it expects to see 30% more passengers using its interprovincial bus and van services over the New Year holiday period, averaging 60,000 daily passengers from now until next Thursday (Jan 6).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244932-the-transport-co-extends-bus-services-for-new-year/