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Public advised to be wary after Revenue Department’s Twitter account was hacked

 

 

The Thai Revenue Department has warned the public to be extremely wary of information appearing on its Twitter account after it was attacked by unknown hackers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246931-public-advised-to-be-wary-after-revenue-department’s-twitter-account-was-hacked/
 

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Thailand’s first Omicron variant death reported in Songkhla province

 

 

The health office in the southern province of Songkhla has reported its first fatality from Omicron variant today (Sunday). The patient died at the Hat Yai Hospital on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246933-thailand’s-first-omicron-variant-death-reported-in-songkhla-province/

 

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House panel to clear confusion over the legal status of cannabis in Thailand

 

 

The House Public Health Affairs committee has invited representatives of the Royal Thai Police, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), the Ministry of Public Health and relevant agencies for a discussion this Thursday at parliament, to clear up the confusion over whether cannabis is still regarded as an illegal narcotic or is now a herbal drug which can be cultivated legally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246934-house-panel-to-clear-confusion-over-the-legal-status-of-cannabis-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand’s first ‘virtual’ monk to preach Buddhism to new generation

 

 

Thailand’s first self-styled ‘virtual’ monk, Phra Maha AI, aspires to propagate the Lord Buddha’s teachings using easily understandable language and good natured preaching, which is easily accessible to the new-generation of Thais.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246936-thailand’s-first-‘virtual’-monk-to-preach-buddhism-to-new-generation/

 

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Former Thai election commissioner urges litigation over alleged election watchdog incompetence

 

Image Credit: Seri Ruam Thai’s Facebook

 

Former election commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn has urged opposition Seri Ruam Thai party to sue Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) over alleged failure in the performance of its duty relating to vote-buying in the Lampang Constituency 4 by-election on June 20th, 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246937-former-thai-election-commissioner-urges-litigation-over-alleged-election-watchdog-incompetence/

 

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Public reminded not to lower their guard as Bangkok field hospitals get busy

 

 

Field hospitals in Bangkok admitted 2,611 COVID-infected patients over the first 14 days of the New Year as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha repeated his appeal to the public to comply strictly with universal infection prevention measures, Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246938-public-reminded-not-to-lower-their-guard-as-bangkok-field-hospitals-get-busy/

 

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Taxing cryptocurrency trading — an uncharted course

 

According to tax officials, those who engage in coin mining also will be subject to taxation on the sale of coins. (Photo by Quantitatives.io)

 

The digital assets industry is up in arms over the Revenue Department’s plan to levy tax on capital gains or benefits derived from cryptocurrencies and other digital asset transactions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246939-taxing-cryptocurrency-trading-—-an-uncharted-course/

 

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Swedish man reportedly attacked by two Thai men on Pattaya Beach for no reason

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya-A Swedish man reported to Pattaya police after he was allegedly attacked by two young Thai men in Pattaya January 14th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246940-swedish-man-reportedly-attacked-by-two-thai-men-on-pattaya-beach-for-no-reason/

 

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40-year-old woman injured after crashing her pickup truck into a power pole in Pattaya

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A 40-year-old woman has sustained several injuries after she crashed her pickup truck into a power pole in Patttaya after midnight January 15th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246941-40-year-old-woman-injured-after-crashing-her-pickup-truck-into-a-power-pole-in-pattaya/

 

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Pattaya police raid South Pattaya nightclub with help of locksmith allegedly secretly open and breaking Covid-19 rules, dozens of people detained

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand - Pattaya police continued what have become daily raids across the city and Banglamung designed to enforce strict new rules in place that Pattaya City officials say are meant to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246942-pattaya-police-raid-south-pattaya-nightclub-with-help-of-locksmith-allegedly-secretly-open-and-breaking-covid-19-rules-dozens-of-people-detained/

 

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Commerce Ministry to Set Up 3,050 Spots for Selling Affordable Consumer Goods

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - In response to the price appreciation of several consumer staples, such as pork, chicken and eggs, a plan is now underway to establish 3,050 locations at department stores, petrol stations, and community spaces for selling affordable products. The Cabinet will soon be asked to allow the disbursement of 1.4 billion baht from the central budget to fund this endeavor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246943-commerce-ministry-to-set-up-3050-spots-for-selling-affordable-consumer-goods/

 

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One Billion Baht Compensation Allocated for Victims Who Suffer Side Effects From COVID Vaccination

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - One billion baht in financial compensation has been provided by the National Security Office (NHSO) to people who experienced negative effects after receiving Covid-19 vaccinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246944-one-billion-baht-compensation-allocated-for-victims-who-suffer-side-effects-from-covid-vaccination/

 

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Over 30 Migrants Arrested in Kanchanaburi Province

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

 

KANCHANABURI (NNT) - Authorities apprehended 33 migrants for illegal entry near the Thai-Myanmar border in Kanchanaburi province on Saturday (15 Jan).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246945-over-30-migrants-arrested-in-kanchanaburi-province/

 

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Government Utilizes Traditional Medicine to Treat COVID-19 Patients

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is integrating the practice of traditional Thai medicine to help treat COVID-19 patients, with herbs such as green chiretta now promoted as an effective symptom reliever.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246946-government-utilizes-traditional-medicine-to-treat-covid-19-patients/

 

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Insurers Sue Regulator for Banning Cancellation of COVID Insurance Policies

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Two insurance companies are now suing the regulator agency for insurers over a ban against the cancellation of policies that offered lump-sum payments to policyholders who contract COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246947-insurers-sue-regulator-for-banning-cancellation-of-covid-insurance-policies/

 

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Health System Well-Prepared for Omicron Wave: Health Ministry

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has assured that Thailand’s health system remains capable of handling the Omicron coronavirus variant, noting that restrictions will be further relaxed as the situation improves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246948-health-system-well-prepared-for-omicron-wave-health-ministry/

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Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok Offers Free Antigen Tests

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is currently offering free COVID-19 tests at several locations across the capital, including at the Southern Bus Terminal in western Bangkok. The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) is also again selling affordable antigen test kits (ATKs) as demand increases amid the new Omicron wave.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246949-southern-bus-terminal-in-bangkok-offers-free-antigen-tests/

 

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SSO Provides Booster Jabs Under Section 33 Starting January 17

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Employees covered by Section 33 of the Social Security Act (SSA) can get vaccinated at one of 33 centers established by the Social Security Office (SSO) starting January 17, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246950-sso-provides-booster-jabs-under-section-33-starting-january-17/

 

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PM orders a re-evaluation of the balance between public health and economy as Omicron fears ease

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

On Friday, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the government spokesman, announced that the Prime Minister has ordered a review of public health measures and a reevaluation of the balance between the economy and public health as the threat from the Omicron wave of COVID-19 appears to be receding. Foreign tourism-related business concerns are hoping it may mean a return to easier entry terms for foreign tourists as numbers are set to dip after ‘Test and Go’ was suspended from December 22nd last. The Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul and top public health officials have all made positive statements this week but are still emphasising the need for caution and vaccination efforts.

 

There are signals that the doors to foreign tourism may be reopened again in the coming weeks if not then in the second quarter as the kingdom rolls out its foreign tourism platform for 2022 including a ฿300 levy to be collected via airfares on flights bringing holidaymakers to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246951-pm-orders-a-re-evaluation-of-the-balance-between-public-health-and-economy-as-omicron-fears-ease/

 

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Plankton bloom turns parts of Hua Hin beach green

By Paul Andrews

 

 

A plankton bloom has turned the water along parts of Hua Hin beach green.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246952-plankton-bloom-turns-parts-of-hua-hin-beach-green/

 

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Many Thais and expats, are suffering from loss of sleep during the pandemic? Doctors call this Coronasomnia

 

 

Getting a good night’s rest under stressful conditions is hard enough but sleeping well during an ongoing pandemic can feel impossible on some nights. This syndrome even has a name.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246953-many-thais-and-expats-are-suffering-from-loss-of-sleep-during-the-pandemic-doctors-call-this-coronasomnia/

 

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The Finance ministry is planning to move the registration date for shopping subsidy “Let’s Go Halves” to Valentine’s Day

 

 

The Thai government’s fourth phase of THE co-shopping subsidy called “Let’s Go Halves,” may arrive sooner than planned, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said recently.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246956-the-finance-ministry-is-planning-to-move-the-registration-date-for-shopping-subsidy-“let’s-go-halves”-to-valentine’s-day/

 

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Thailand reports 6,929 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths, 5,255 recoveries

 

Thai PBS file photo

 

Thailand on Monday (January 17) reported 6,929 new COVID-19 cases, 5,255 recoveries and 13 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246967-thailand-reports-6929-new-covid-19-cases-13-deaths-5255-recoveries/

 

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Ladyboy smashes up bank with a machete screaming: "I can't get into my home"

 

 

Sanook reported on an incident in the north east of Thailand on Saturday night in which an apparent transgender man armed with a machete smashed up a bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246971-ladyboy-smashes-up-bank-with-a-machete-screaming-i-cant-get-into-my-home/

 

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Somchai Srisutthiyakorn: The man behind efforts to ‘switch off’ Senate’s power

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Staunch government critic Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, who was sacked as an election commissioner in 2018 by the post-coup junta, is back in the limelight with a campaign to “switch off” the Senate’s power to join MPs in selecting a prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246972-somchai-srisutthiyakorn-the-man-behind-efforts-to-‘switch-off’-senate’s-power/

 

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Famous "Look Chup" seller disappears owing millions - creditors line up as Chonburi police investigate

 

 

Creditors of a famous seller of the Thai sweet "look chup" (marzipan imitation fruits) are lining up and wanting their money back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246973-famous-look-chup-seller-disappears-owing-millions-creditors-line-up-as-chonburi-police-investigate/

 

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Big Joke gets tough on illegal fishing - 19 arrests after five illegal boats found in south

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Charismatic cop Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan has said that he is going after illegal fishermen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246974-big-joke-gets-tough-on-illegal-fishing-19-arrests-after-five-illegal-boats-found-in-south/

 

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Thailand should stop publicizing Covid numbers by April

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand must learn to live with the Covid-19 virus and stop publicizing daily pandemic numbers by the end of April to boost public confidence and allow the country to get back to normal, a senior public health expert told Thai Enquirer on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246975-thailand-should-stop-publicizing-covid-numbers-by-april/

 

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Police warn parents about dangers facing their children especially as they are spending so much time online

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The spokesman for the Royal Thai Police Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong issued a five point checklist for parents to mitigate potential damage their children may suffer online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246976-police-warn-parents-about-dangers-facing-their-children-especially-as-they-are-spending-so-much-time-online/

 

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Prachuap: Eight prisoners who fled prison hospital back in custody within 24 hours

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that eight prisoners who fled a prison hospital connected to Prachuap Khiri Khan prison in Muang district were captured again within 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1246977-prachuap-eight-prisoners-who-fled-prison-hospital-back-in-custody-within-24-hours/