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Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Internationalliving.com has ranked Thailand the best destination in Asia and the 11th best in the world in its 2022 global retirement index.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246213-thailand-named-1-destination-in-asia-for-global-retirees/

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Mass vaccinations, tests, among measures to handle Omicron wave

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is rolling out four measures to cope with the new wave of COVID-19 infections, especially the Omicron variant, with an emphasis on slowing down the spread of the disease through mass vaccinations, the mass use of antigen tests and maximum self-protection by individuals and businesses, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246236-mass-vaccinations-tests-among-measures-to-handle-omicron-wave/

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Thai virologist downplays presence of new ‘Deltacron’ COVID variant

 

Photo: The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

 

A senior Thai virologist has dismissed the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, unofficially dubbed “Deltacron” as reported in Cyprus, noting that it is possible that the RNA of both the Delta and Omicron variants was contaminated in laboratories.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246205-thai-virologist-downplays-presence-of-new-‘deltacron’-covid-variant/

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Omicron: How the world’s fastest spreading virus could also end the pandemic

 

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The Omicron variant has now spread across the globe, with new cases surging in countries including Thailand. As of Sunday (Jan 9), Worldometer.com registered 15.28 million new COVID-19 cases in the past week, a rise of 51 percent from the previous 7-day period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246258-omicron-how-the-world’s-fastest-spreading-virus-could-also-end-the-pandemic/

 

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Omicron has spread to 71 out of 77 provinces in Thailand

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand has so far found 5,397 cases of Covid-19 with the new variant having spread to 71 out of 77 provinces in the country, the government said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246259-omicron-has-spread-to-71-out-of-77-provinces-in-thailand/

 

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Bank of Thailand says economic stability more important than fixing inflation

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Monday it would prioritize economic stability over plans to tackle short-term inflation, as the country’s vital tourism sector is on the path of recovery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246260-bank-of-thailand-says-economic-stability-more-important-than-fixing-inflation/

 

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GDP fall for Thailand’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor project since the COVID-19 crisis began

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

A top-level meeting at the Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Office took place last week chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (left) after which the Secretary-general of the government agency established by law in 2018, Mr Kanit Sangsuphan, made some hard-hitting comments on recent setbacks to the economy and the economic performance of the economic hub itself up to 2021.

 

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is a project conceived and launched by a law pushed by the junta government from 2016 to 2018. It is part of the wider Thailand 4.0 vision to develop Thailand into an added value, high tech and high-income country over the next fifteen to twenty years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246261-gdp-fall-for-thailand’s-flagship-eastern-economic-corridor-project-since-the-covid-19-crisis-began/

 

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Bars, pubs in Hua Hin invited to submit applications to reopen

By Paul Andrews

 

 

Provincial health officials have offered a glimmer of hope (of sorts) that Hua Hin’s nightlife will be allowed to resume later this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246262-bars-pubs-in-hua-hin-invited-to-submit-applications-to-reopen/

 

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Phuket immigration reaching out to sick foreigners to prevent spread of Omicron

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Phuket immigration were reaching out to foreigners sick from Covid who are quarantining and need to get their visas extended.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246269-phuket-immigration-reaching-out-to-sick-foreigners-to-prevent-spread-of-omicron/

 

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Five on a motorcycle! Pick up driver flees scene after grandparents take children out - one dead, four injured

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in Satun in the far south of Thailand are hunting for a pick-up driver who fled the scene after hitting a motorcycle in the rear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246270-five-on-a-motorcycle-pick-up-driver-flees-scene-after-grandparents-take-children-out-one-dead-four-injured/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 7,133 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths, 3,306 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (January 11) reported 7,133 new COVID-19 cases, 3,306 recoveries and 12 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246274-covid-19-thailand-reports-7133-new-coronavirus-cases-12-deaths-3306-recoveries/

 

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Fake News! No truth to rumors that Thai provincial buses have all been cancelled

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's Anti-Fake News Center investigated after claims were made online that all inter-provincial buses were being cancelled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246277-fake-news-no-truth-to-rumors-that-thai-provincial-buses-have-all-been-cancelled/

 

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Huge consignment of ecstasy worth 50 million baht found in Bangkok 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Customs officials at the Hualampong postal sorting office where packages from abroad are checked intercepted a big consignment of what Thais call "Yaa E" - ecstasy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246282-huge-consignment-of-ecstasy-worth-50-million-baht-found-in-bangkok/

 

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Rental property manager used spare keys to steal - he gave his girlfriend fancy bags and cosmetics

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the actions of Hat Yai  vehicle theft police in the south of Thailand after a motorcycle was stolen. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246283-rental-property-manager-used-spare-keys-to-steal-he-gave-his-girlfriend-fancy-bags-and-cosmetics/

 

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Thai navy set up committee to investigate mysterious "Ghost Ship"  found floating off southern coast

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

The Royal Thai Navy has set up a committee to investigate a mysterious ghost ship that was found floating off the coast of southern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246285-thai-navy-set-up-committee-to-investigate-mysterious-ghost-ship -found-floating-off-southern-coast/

 

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Religious goods trader fined for ripping off the faithful

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Department of trade officials attached to the Ministry of Commerce along with Samranrat police in Bangkok went to investigate after complaints about overcharging appeared on line.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246289-religious-goods-trader-fined-for-ripping-off-the-faithful/

 

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Are condominium security guards being vetted sufficiently before assignments?

 

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After several recent attacks on tenants by security guards, many condominium residents have been left in fear.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1246293-are-condominium-security-guards-being-vetted-sufficiently-before-assignments/

 

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New Laos-China high-speed rail offers Thailand excellent freight opportunities

 

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After just one month the new Laos to China high-speed train is not only proving a success with passengers, but is also providing a reliable and fast route for freight as well.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246294-new-laos-china-high-speed-rail-offers-thailand-excellent-freight-opportunities/

 

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Explosions across border at Mae Sai - Tachilek immigration targeted, three hurt including 3 year old 

 

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Manager reported that there have been three explosions in the last two days in the Myanmar border town of Tachilek just across from the Thai checkpoint of Mae Sai in the far north.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246296-explosions-across-border-at-mae-sai-tachilek-immigration-targeted-three-hurt-including-3-year-old/

 

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Thai male elephant dies after fight over a female in Khao Yai National Park

 

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A male elephant has succumbed to its injuries after being involved in a fight with a larger rival on Boxing Day. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246297-thai-male-elephant-dies-after-fight-over-a-female-in-khao-yai-national-park/

 

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Halal food trends are booming

 

Obtaining halal certification is a growing trend among SMEs and start-ups and not only helps boost consumers’ trust and confidence but also serves as a springboard to the global market. (Biriyani and grilled chicken Halal shows in the photo)

 

Thailand has long been known as the kitchen of the world thanks to its abundant natural resources and tasty cuisine and now it is achieving global fame in another culinary category – the halal food industry. With strong government support and innovations in the e-commerce and food industries, the potential to grow is strong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246298-halal-food-trends-are-booming/

 

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2022 promises a gripping 12 months in Thai politics

 

 

Thai politics is notorious for its twists and turns, a rollercoaster of power plays that leaves voters constantly giddy and sometimes sickened. 2022 will be no different, with a host of crucial events and turning points that will shape the country’s future. Can the Prayut-led government survive its third year and remain until its term ends in 2023? Who will win Bangkok’s top job in the first gubernatorial election to be held in almost 10 years?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246299-2022 promises-a-gripping 12 months-in-thai-politics/

 

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Video: Ex attacks former lover's new man and abducts her in broad daylight in Bangkok suburbs

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Violent CCTV footage from Muang district of Samut Prakan near Bangkok showed the moments when a man was attacked in broad daylight in the street and a woman was grabbed by the hair and driven away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246300-video-ex-attacks-former-lovers-new-man-and-abducts-her-in-broad-daylight-in-bangkok-suburbs/

 

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Swedish Youtuber about her collapse in Thailand: I thought I was going to die

by Gregers Møller 

 

 

Over two weeks have passed since 32-year-old Swedish influencer and Youtuber Lisa Anckarman suffered a sudden loss of vision in one eye, seizure-like symptoms, and speech difficulties and had to be admitted to hospital in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246302-swedish-youtuber-about-her-collapse-in-thailand-i-thought-i-was-going-to-die/

 

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Virologist Warns That Children Can Trigger COVID-19 Clusters

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s top virologist has warned that children could become superspreaders of COVID-19, especially for the Omicron coronavirus variant, which is more transmissible than previous strains.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246303-virologist-warns-that-children-can-trigger-covid-19-clusters/

 

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MOPH intends to manage COVID-19's Transition into Endemic this year

 

 

As Thailand battles its 5th wave of Covid outbreaks, health authorities have announced they intend to manage the transition of COVID-19 into an endemic by delaying its spread and switching to the use of ATKs as the frontline screening method.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246310-moph-intends-to-manage-covid-19s-transition-into-endemic-this-year/

 

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Nine Naphat under fire after promoting CP’s plant-based meat products

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai TV star Naphat “Nine” Siangsomboon has drawn criticism for promoting Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group’s plant-based meat products as an alternative to soaring pork prices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246315-nine-naphat-under-fire-after-promoting-cp’s-plant-based-meat-products/

 

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TAT rolls out top-tier health and hygiene tourism venue certification

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced the new SHA Extra Plus certification, with a new tier guaranteeing the highest practice for the health and safety of guests, with an enhanced protocol against the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246316-tat-rolls-out-top-tier-health-and-hygiene-tourism-venue-certification/ 

 

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Opposition leader argues Thailand should court other visitor groups other than retirees

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

An opposition parliamentarian on Tuesday said that Thailand should focus on other potential visitors after the country was named as one of the best places to retire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246318-opposition-leader-argues-thailand-should-court-other-visitor-groups-other-than-retirees/

 

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COVID-19 leading many Thais into stress, depression, burnout or suicidal thoughts

 

 

Many Thai people are suffering from stress, depression, burnout or are at risk of committing suicide as a result of the two-year long COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246336-covid-19-leading-many-thais-into-stress-depression-burnout-or-suicidal-thoughts/