Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2022 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/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Thai interior ministry officials to work from home until January 14th Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has instructed all units under its supervision to consider allowing their staff to work from home until January 14th, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, infections of which are expected to spike after the long New Year holidays. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1245216-thai-interior-ministry-officials-to-work-from-home-until-january-14th/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Thailand suffers 555 road accidents on New Year’s Eve, 65 killed and 535 injured A total of 555 road accidents were recorded on New Year’s Eve in Thailand, resulting in 65 deaths and 535 people injured, on the third day of the long New Year holidays, according to the Road Accidents Prevention and Reduction Centre. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245217-thailand-suffers-555-road-accidents-on-new-year’s-eve-65-killed-and-535-injured/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Thailand win Suzuki Cup for record sixth time Thailand lifted the AFF Suzuki Cup for a record sixth time on Saturday, after a 2-2 draw with Indonesia in the final’s second leg sealed a 6-2 aggregate victory at the National Stadium in Singapore. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245218-thailand-win-suzuki-cup-for-record-sixth-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 2022 begins with WHO’s earnest plea A file photo of World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who does not want to see booster shots being given for now. Laurent Gillieron/Pool via REUTERS January 1, 2022: The normally pessimistic and extremely-cautious World Health Organisation is guardedly optimistic that humans can tame the coronavirus this year _ on one huge condition. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245219-2022-begins-with-who’s-earnest-plea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Chonburi Governor releases late night updated orders around Covid-19 and food and beverage establishments Update: The Chonburi Governor released a new order late last night just before midnight specifically for food and beverage businesses, especially those that sell alcohol in Pattaya, Nongprue, and Banglamung. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245220-chonburi-governor-releases-late-night-updated-orders-around-covid-19-and-food-and-beverage-establishments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Pattaya’s New Year’s Celebrations go off without major problems, Musical artist BamBam draws crowd of thousands 2021 is now in the rear-view mirror and Pattaya celebrated it with flair, with fireworks, concerts, markets, temples, and more full of people marking the end of what had been an incredibly difficult year for Pattaya and indeed much of the world. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1245221-pattaya’s-new-year’s-celebrations-go-off-without-major-problems-musical-artist-bambam-draws-crowd-of-thousands/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 House Speaker Addresses Lack of Quorum BANGKOK (NNT) - With recent parliamentary sessions delayed over a lack of quorum, the House Speaker is asking members of parliament (MPs) to uphold their end of the bargain by attending legislative sessions next year. More hours could be added to the sessions to allow more motions to be processed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245222-house-speaker-addresses-lack-of-quorum/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Provinces Implement COVID Prevention Measures to Accommodate New Year Travelers Chonburi (NNT) - Many provincial authorities have indicated their readiness to take charge of handling travel and tourism activities during the New Year’s holidays. Antigen test kits (ATKs) for COVID-19 testing are being used to proactively detect infections among travelers in Songkhla, Chiang Rai, and elsewhere. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245223-provinces-implement-covid-prevention-measures-to-accommodate-new-year-travelers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 BoT Reports 0.9% Economic Growth for December BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has reported a 0.9 percent growth for the Thai economy in December, but said it was concerned that the Omicron coronavirus variant might slow activity for the first quarter of this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245224-bot-reports-09-economic-growth-for-december/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Commerce Ministry Campaign Offers Steep Discounts on Household Staples BANGKOK (NNT) - State agencies have been unveiling their New Year’s gifts for the Thai people, with the Ministry of Commerce providing discounts of as much as 86% on products and services at some 32,000 stores and malls nationwide through its sales campaign. The campaign will conclude on January 31, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245225-commerce-ministry-campaign-offers-steep-discounts-on-household-staples/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 CCSA Forms Response Teams to Confront COVID Outbreaks in the New Year BANGKOK (NNT) - Risks of COVID-19 spreading due to travel activities and celebrations during the New Year period have been acknowledged by government and public agencies. Response teams have been prepared by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to confront any outbreak that may occur going into the new year, while authorities remain adamant about not reimposing sweeping lockdowns. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245226-ccsa-forms-response-teams-to-confront-covid-outbreaks-in-the-new-year/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 New Year Resolution: Let’s be more environmentally friendly and encourage Thais to do likewise The news that Thailand’s famed Maya Bay was reopening to limited tourism on January 1st set Rooster into a reverie about a life led amid ever changing attitudes and actions towards both harming and protecting the environment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245231-new-year-resolution-let’s-be-more-environmentally-friendly-and-encourage-thais-to-do-likewise/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 3 Jan 2022https://aseannow.com/topic/1245270-thailand-live-monday-3-jan-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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