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/

Thailand’s New Year road carnage claims 85 deaths and injures 786 in 2 days

 

 

Forty-four people died and 426 others were injured in 422 road accidents across the country on the second day of the long New Year long holidays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245154-thailand’s-new-year-road-carnage-claims-85-deaths-and-injures-786-in-2-days/

 

Art: Bringing light and new life to Korat

 

Korat Biennale. (Photo by Prasert Thepsri)

 

Offering a rare chance for art lovers to indulge in the works of artists from around the globe, the second edition of “Thailand Biennale, KORAT 2021”, which opened recently and runs through March 31, brings works by 53 artists from 25 countries to three districts of Nakhon Ratchasima province, namely Muang Nakhon Ratchasima, Pak Chong, and Phimai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245155-art-bringing-light-and-new-life-to-korat/

 

Thai House Speaker complains of too much game playing in parliament

 

 

The Speaker of Thailand’s House of Representatives, Chuan Leekpai, has complained about opposition MPs playing games in parliament, causing House meetings to be abruptly suspended due to the lack of a quorum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245156-thai-house-speaker-complains-of-too-much-game-playing-in-parliament/

 

OPINION: Thailand and NGOs both need transparency

 

 

At the latest Thai cabinet meeting, on Dec 28th, the draft bill on so-called Not-for-Profit Organisations was withdrawn at the last minute. The bill will now be considered after the New Year holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245157-opinion-thailand-and-ngos-both-need-transparency/

 

Why ‘mercy’ for mega-corruption convicts could cost Thailand dearly 

 

 

Public anger is growing after five key convicts in high-profile corruption scandals were granted hefty cuts to their jail terms. Four were convicted for their role in the Yingluck government’s graft-riddled rice-pledging scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245158-why-‘mercy’-for-mega-corruption-convicts-could-cost-thailand-dearly/

 

Thailand’s Maya Bay to open from New Year’s Day under strict conditions

 

 

Famous Maya Bay will be open to members of the public from New Year’s Day, but visitors will have to apply in advance and the number is capped at 4,125 per day. Furthermore, the visits are for just one hour with no swimming at all.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245159-thailand’s-maya-bay-to-open-from-new-year’s-day-under-strict-conditions/

 

Industrial Sector Says Gov’t Should Speed Up 3rd Dose to Prevent Omicron Outbreak

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the Federation of Thai Industries vice-chairman, Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Thailand should accelerate the coverage of 3rd shot vaccination to keep the Omicron situation under control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245160-industrial-sector-says-gov’t-should-speed-up-3rd-dose-to-prevent-omicron-outbreak/

 

Tiger cubs star at Khao Kheow Open Zoo

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

CHONBURI (NNT) - Two 2-year-old tiger cubs have become the center of attention at Khao Kheow Open Zoo this holiday season. The zoo is arranging special activities and celebrations for the New Year festival, including a countdown event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245161-tiger-cubs-star-at-khao-kheow-open-zoo/

 

Thai economy sees improvement in November

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai economy has seen improvements during the month of November, compared to the prior month, with growth seen in private sector investment and exports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245162-thai-economy-sees-improvement-in-november/

 

Thai Covid Center’s general in charge of day to day operations says no national Covid-19 lockdown after New Year

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

National – The National Security Council Secretary-General, who also heads the Center for Covid-19 Situation Center’s “Small Panel” that runs daily operations and advises all restrictions and Covid-19 response measures, said earlier today that there will be NO national lockdown no matter how the Covid -19 situation will be after New Year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245163-thai-covid-center’s-general-in-charge-of-day-to-day-operations-says-no-national-covid-19-lockdown-after-new-year/

 

Travel agency TUI receives more criticism after Norwegian family was isolated in Thailand 

by Gregers Møller

 

 

A Norwegian family’s Christmas holiday in Thailand has turned into a covid-19 nightmare after their 9-year-old son tested positive upon arrival in the country and the family was placed in isolation at a local hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245164-travel-agency-tui-receives-more-criticism-after-norwegian-family-was-isolated-in-thailand/

 

Thailand reports 3,011 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths, 3,315 recoveries

 

File photo

 

Thailand on Saturday (January 1) reported 3,011 new COVID-19 cases, 3,315 recoveries and 10 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245168-thailand-reports-3011-new-covid-19-cases-10-deaths-3315-recoveries/ 

 

Tourism Ministry Launches ‘Thailand Trusted Destination’ Campaign

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

Krabi (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched the “Thailand Trusted Destination” campaign to raise the nation’s tourism standards. Visitors can now look for venues and attractions bearing the campaign’s dancing elephant logo. The logo certifies attractions that meet the standards promoted by the ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245176-tourism-ministry-launches-‘thailand-trusted-destination’-campaign/

Thailand celebrates the New Year amid Omicron fears

 

New Year countdown celebration at Bangkok’s Iconsiam

 

Fireworks burst across the skies of Thailand last night (Friday), as several provinces celebrated the arrival of the New Year, amid fears of the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245179-thailand-celebrates-the-new-year-amid-omicron-fears/

 

Chinese backpacker stranded and homeless in Thailand due to COVID-19 lockdowns in China

 

 

A Chinese backpacking tourist, who travelled to Thailand alone to explore the country about two years ago, became stranded, homeless and broke when China suddenly closed its borders to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245182-chinese-backpacker-stranded-and-homeless-in-thailand-due-to-covid-19-lockdowns-in-china/

 

Thailand Live 2 Jan: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245215-thailand-live-sunday-2-jan-2022/