THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 31 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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39 people die, 362 injured in road accidents on first day of holiday travel

 

 

39 people died and 362 others were injured in 362 road accidents nationwide on Wednesday, the first of the “Seven Dangerous Days”, as declared by the Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245043-39-people-die-362-injured-in-road-accidents-on-first-day-of-holiday-travel/

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Total Omicron Cases Rise to Almost 1,000

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – There were 934 Omicron cases in the country and local infections rose as arrivals slowed down, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245045-total-omicron-cases-rise-to-almost-1000/

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More insurance firms face bankruptcy if COVID-19 insurance claims are not scrapped

 

 

The Thai General Insurance Association has predicted that more insurance companies may collapse next year, due to the surging number of claims for compensation for COVID-19 infections, if the Omicron variant spreads across the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245078-more-insurance-firms-face-bankruptcy-if-covid-19-insurance-claims-are-not-scrapped/

 

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Govt Asked to Solve Expensive Pork

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – People, vendors and business operators are feeling the impacts of rising pork prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245079-govt-asked-to-solve-expensive-pork/

 

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39 Killed in New Year Traffic Accidents

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – Thirty-nine people were killed and 362 others injured when the government's road safety campaign for the New Year holiday started on Dec 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245043-39-people-die-362-injured-in-road-accidents-on-first-day-of-holiday-travel/?do=findComment&comment=17083112

 

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One bystander killed, two participants seriously injured during vocational students fight in Bangkok

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

 

Bangkok – A Thai national was killed and two more were injured while two groups of vocational students were fighting and firing weapons in front of a gas station in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok yesterday night, December 29th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245080-one-bystander-killed-two-participants-seriously-injured-during-vocational-students-fight-in-bangkok/

 

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Pattaya Countdown 2022 kicks off with very light attendance due to strict Covid measures, day two begins

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Pattaya Countdown 2022 began last night (December 29th). Unfortunately, only as estimated by Pattaya Law Enforcement, less than two hundred people experienced the concerts at the event zone at the Bali Hai Pier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245081-pattaya-countdown-2022-kicks-off-with-very-light-attendance-due-to-strict-covid-measures-day-two-begins/

 

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Prachuap Police remind venues of 1am last orders on New Year’s Eve, boost road safety measures

By Paul Andrews

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police have reminded venues that alcohol can not be served after 1am during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245082-prachuap-police-remind-venues-of-1am-last-orders-on-new-year’s-eve-boost-road-safety-measures/

 

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Dec 30: Prachuap reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, 7 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Thursday (Dec 30) reported 26 new COVID-19 cases, 7 of which were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245083-dec-30-prachuap-reports-26-new-covid-19-cases-7-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Following Thailand’s tightened entry restrictions – the situation remains calm in the country

by Gregers Møller

 

 

Following Thailand’s decision to suspend the ‘Test and go’ quarantine free travel scheme a few days before Christmas due to fears over Omicron, Swedes in the country say the situation is calm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245084-following-thailand’s-tightened-entry-restrictions-–-the-situation-remains-calm-in-the-country/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 3,111 new coronavirus cases, 26 deaths, 3,241 recoveries 

 

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Thailand on Friday (December 31) reported 3,111 new COVID-19 cases, 3,241 recoveries and 26 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245103-covid-19-thailand-reports-3111-new-coronavirus-cases-26-deaths-3241-recoveries/

 

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Why Thailand is facing embarrassment on the sporting world stage

 

 

It should have been an occasion of soaring national pride as Thai badminton champions enjoyed the crowning success of their career. Instead, Thai viewers watched in embarrassment recently as the national flag was banned at the world championship victory ceremony for the Kingdom’s No 1 mixed doubles duo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245119-why-thailand-is-facing-embarrassment-on-the-sporting-world-stage/

 

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to continue:

Thailand Live Saturday 1 Jan 2022
https://aseannow.com/topic/1245153-thailand-live-saturday-1-jan-2022/