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Ghost ship found floating in Gulf of Thailand

 

 

A mysterious ship, believed to be a freighter, was found floating in the Gulf of Thailand, about 100 miles from the coast of Songkhla, on Wednesday night by a Thai Navy patrol boat, according to Vice Admiral Sunthorn Kamklai, commander of the Royal Thai Navy’s second fleet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246096-ghost-ship-found-floating-in-gulf-of-thailand/

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Three More Provinces Added to Sandbox Program, Test & Go Pre-approved Applicants Allowed to Enter Thailand

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government will add three more provinces to the sandbox program that currently only applies to Phuket and still allows applicants who were already approved under the Test & Go quarantine-free scheme to enter the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246079-three-more-provinces-added-to-sandbox-program-test-go-pre-approved-applicants-allowed-to-enter-thailand/

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Thai PM orders troops to prepare resources to set up field hospitals

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed Thailand’s three armed forces and the police to tighten up COVID-19 safety measures, to prevent clusters of infections among their men, and to prepare the resources needed to set up field hospitals and screening facilities to cope with the surge in COVID-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246091-thai-pm-orders-troops-to-prepare-resources-to-set-up-field-hospitals/

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Thai health system prepared for surge in COVID-19 infections among young children

 

 

In anticipation of a surge of infections among young children, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have set up a child health institute and community and home isolation facilities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246117-thai-health-system-prepared-for-surge-in-covid-19-infections-among-young-children/

 

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Ghost ship in Gulf of Thailand sinks

 

 

The mysterious unmanned ship, which was found floating in the Gulf of Thailand about 100 miles off the coast of Songkhla province, sank on Saturday night, despite attempts by the Royal Thai Navy to save it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246118-ghost-ship-in-gulf-of-thailand-sinks/

 

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African tourists can apply for “Thailand Pass” under “sandbox” program

 

 

Tourists from African countries will be able to apply for the “Thailand Pass” to enter the country under the “sandbox” program from Tuesday, as Thailand adjusts foreign entry requirements to reflect the changing COVID-19 situation, particularly as concerns the Omicron variant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246119-african-tourists-can-apply-for-“thailand-pass”-under-“sandbox”-program/

 

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Thailand’s Mu Koh Chang national park closed to tourists until further notice

 

 

Koh Chang, a popular destination for both Thai and foreign tourists, was closed  (Sunday) until further notice by Mu Koh Chang national park, citing rising COVID-19 infections on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246120-thailand’s-mu-koh-chang-national-park-closed-to-tourists-until-further-notice/

 

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What’s behind the steep jump in pork prices?

 

 

As a three-month ban on the export of pigs came into effect on January 6, debate continues over what has led to the sudden surge in pork prices. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246121-what’s-behind-the-steep-jump-in-pork-prices/

 

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Health Ministry Says No Reports of ’Flurona’ in Thailand

By: Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that Thailand has had no reported cases of influenza and coronavirus co-infections known as ’flurona.’

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246122-health-ministry-says-no-reports-of-’flurona’-in-thailand/

 

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Authorities in Bangkok Say Restaurants Can Serve Alcoholic Drinks Until 9PM

By: Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that alcoholic beverages can be served until 9:00 PM at eateries in the capital with SHA+ certification or that meet Thai Stop COVID 2+ standards. The announcement was signed by Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang and goes into effect (Sunday, 9 Jan).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246123-authorities-in-bangkok-say-restaurants-can-serve-alcoholic-drinks-until-9pm/

 

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Government Instructs Provinces to Prepare for New COVID Cases

By: Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have instructed all provincial governors to prepare for a new surge in COVID-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246125-government-instructs-provinces-to-prepare-for-new-covid-cases/

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Private Sector Says Raised COVID Alert Level Will Not Impact Overall Economy

By: Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - With the COVID-19 alert level having been raised to Level 4 from 3 last week amid the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, concerns are circulating about whether tourists will hesitate to travel to Thailand. However, businesses say the latest wave of infections is not causing significant economic losses just yet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246126-private-sector-says-raised-covid-alert-level-will-not-impact-overall-economy/

 

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Public Relations Department and Thai Red Cross Organize Blood Drive

By: Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Throughout the pandemic period, waves of COVID-19 outbreaks have been accompanied by reduced visits to blood donation centers. With Thailand now facing its 5th COVID wave, supplies at blood banks have again become insufficient for meeting demand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246127-public-relations-department-and-thai-red-cross-organize-blood-drive/

 

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Working System in Development for Enabling the Public to Fully Benefit From RCEP

By: Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement came into effect on January 1 and now provides member countries with multiple import tariff waivers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246128-working-system-in-development-for-enabling-the-public-to-fully-benefit-from-rcep/

 

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Norwegian man files complaint to Sattahip police against his Cambodian “girlfriend” after being allegedly ripped off for nearly 200,000-baht for false marriage promises

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Chonburi – A Norwegian national, 55, filed a complaint to investigators at the Sattahip Police Station in Chonburi against his Cambodian “girlfriend” who reportedly defrauded him out of nearly 200,000 baht, claiming she was taking his money to arrange documents for marriage at the Norwegian Embassy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246129-norwegian-man-files-complaint-to-sattahip-police-against-his-cambodian-“girlfriend”-after-being-allegedly-ripped-off-for-nearly-200000-baht-for-false-marriage-promises/

 

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Nearly 30 teenagers arrested in Hat Yai for reportedly throwing a party and taking illegal drugs, violating Emergency Decree

By  Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Songkhla – Nearly 30 alleged partygoers were arrested at a “VIP” karaoke lounge in Hat Yai, Songkhla in the early hours of this morning, January 9th, after allegedly partying, drinking, and taking illegal drugs, violating the preventive order of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246130-nearly-30-teenagers-arrested-in-hat-yai-for-reportedly-throwing-a-party-and-taking-illegal-drugs-violating-emergency-decree/

 

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Woman and pet dog survive after sleeping pickup truck driver crashes into her house in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Komkhaotuathai

 

Phan Thong – A woman and her small pet dog have survived after a pickup truck driver who said he fell asleep at the wheel slammed into her house in the Phan Thong district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246131-woman-and-pet-dog-survive-after-sleeping-pickup-truck-driver-crashes-into-her-house-in-chonburi/ 

 

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Top official describes the popular ‘Test and Go’ entry as a loophole exposing Thailand to Omicron

by Joseph O' Connor

 

Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday told reporters that the popular and successful ‘Test and Go’ entry regime for vaccinated travellers from 63 countries, now indefinitely suspended, had acted as a ‘loophole’ allowing the Omicron virus variant to enter Thailand with incoming visitors.

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday did not go as far as public health officials had demanded by banning alcohol sales nationwide. Nonetheless, it is believed that a further tightening of regulations has begun.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246132-top-official-describes-the-popular-‘test-and-go’-entry-as-a-loophole-exposing-thailand-to-omicron/

 

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Hua Hin mayor solves parking problem

By Hua Hin Today

 

New Parking Spaces Coming

 

Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, Mayor of Hua Hin, and related officials, police, and railway officers went to the area of Roi Nai Lueb, at Kamphon Motorcycles, Soi Na Pu Klam, in order to investigate complaints about encroachment by a restaurant onto a public area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246133-hua-hin-mayor-solves-parking-problem/

 

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Coronavirus: New year, old problem for Thai tourism as Omicron punctures hope

 

● The rapid spread of Omicron this year has smashed into Thailand’s economy in the middle of peak vacation season

 

● From Pattaya to Bangkok, visitors are cancelling holiday plans as Thailand suspends its Test & Go tourism scheme

 

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People take Covid-19 tests at Pattaya’s ‘Walking Street’. Photo: Vijitra Duangdee

 

With each new coronavirus wave, Naowarat Khakay has been forced to let go more workers from her restaurant, hotel and apartment businesses across the Thai resort island of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246134-coronavirus-new-year-old-problem-for-thai-tourism-as-omicron-punctures-hope/

 

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Thailand reports 7,926 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths, 3,612 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (January 10) reported 7,926 new COVID-19 cases, 3,612 recoveries and 13 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246145-thailand-reports 7926-new-covid-19-cases-13-deaths-3612 recoveries/ 

 

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CLARIFICATION – Thailand’s Mu Koh Chang partially closed

 

 

Mu Koh Chang national park, a popular resort destination for both Thai and foreign tourists, is only partially closed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246120-thailand’s-mu-koh-chang-national-park-closed-to-tourists-until-further-notice/?do=findComment&comment=17106168

 

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Only one covid-related number Thais should concentrate on, senior doctor says

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand must stop focusing on new Covid-19 infection numbers in light of increasing vaccination rates and the spread of the milder Omicron variant, a senior doctor told Thai Enquirer on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246145-thailand-reports 7926-new-covid-19-cases-13-deaths-3612 recoveries/?do=findComment&comment=17106207

 

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Restaurants are being targeted unfairly for a big jump in Covid Cases in Pattaya

 

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It seems it is the season for shifting responsibility, as the hospitality industry and businesses are becoming the scapegoats for the current dramatic rise in Covid cases around Pattaya City.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246151-restaurants-are-being-targeted-unfairly-for-a-big-jump-in-covid-cases-in-pattaya/

 

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COVID-19: 4-month-old child admitted to hospital - more cases among children expected

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thailand is bracing for more Covid-19 cases among young children, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246153-covid-19-4-month-old-child-admitted-to-hospital-more-cases-among-children-expected/

 

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Residents and visitors welcome Bangkok’s Benjakitti Park

 

 

With the stress of working and living in big cities, a chance to enjoy a peaceful setting such as a public park is essential.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246156-residents-and-visitors-welcome-bangkok’s-benjakitti-park/

 

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Thai police in Omicron alert - crackdowns nationwide to stop spread of variant after PM's order

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that Thailand was finally getting tough with the Omicron variant with orders issued by the prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246158-thai-police-in-omicron-alert-crackdowns-nationwide-to-stop-spread-of-variant-after-pms-order/

 

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Spokesman defends PM's action to protect Thailand from pig virus - no "swine fever" cover up claim

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's government spokesman Thanakorn  Wangbunkhongchana said there had been no cover up when it came to the spread of the pig virus known as African Swine Fever.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246159-spokesman-defends-pms-action-to-protect-thailand-from-pig-virus-no-swine-fever-cover-up-claim/

 

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Freelance diver finds Bangkok lady's diamond encrusted gold ring lost in fast moving waterfall

 

Picture: Sanook

 

There is a proverb in Thai that is the equivalent of searching for a needle in a haystack - looking for a needle in the ocean.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246163-freelance-diver-finds-bangkok-ladys-diamond-encrusted-gold-ring-lost-in-fast-moving-waterfall/

 

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Muang Thong Thani trickster pays with 100Bt notes torn down the middle

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reporters went to investigate after a female trader and her mum fell foul of a nasty trickster.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246167-muang-thong-thani-trickster-pays-with-100bt-notes-torn-down-the-middle/