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Thailand to resume registration for quarantine-free ‘Test and Go’ program on Feb

 

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has agreed to resume registration for the currently suspended quarantine-free entry program, known as “Test and Go”, from February 1st. It will also allow eateries in “sandbox” provinces and COVID-19 “high surveillance” provinces to serve alcohol up to 11pm, instead of 9 pm, from January 24th onwards according to CCSA spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247442-thailand-to-resume-registration-for-quarantine-free-‘test-and-go’-program-on-feb-1/

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Government Plans to Lower COVID Alert Levels

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is considering the possibility of lowering the COVID-19 alert level and easing some restrictions after assessing the current situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247443-government-plans-to-lower-covid-alert-levels/

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Senate’s Health Committee Dismisses Possibility of ‘Deltacron’ Variant

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The deputy chairman of the Senate’s public health committee has dismissed the possibility of the “Deltacron” variant, citing the latest GISAID studies on samples of the virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247446-senate’s-health-committee-dismisses-possibility-of-‘deltacron’-variant/

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Thailand’s civil aviation authority insists 5G does not interfere with aircraft signals

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has explained that 5G emissions do not affect aviation and confirmed that the signals are on a different wavelength. The CAAT also pointed out that they have been monitoring the issue closely since last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247476-thailand’s-civil-aviation-authority-insists-5g-does-not-interfere-with-aircraft-signals/

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New 20-baht polymer banknotes to enter circulation on March 24

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has issued new 20-baht banknotes, made of polymer rather than paper, for distribution from March 24th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247482-new-20-baht-polymer-banknotes-to-enter-circulation-on-march-24/

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A step closer to decriminalisation of cannabis and hemp in Thailand

 

 

The Narcotics Control Committee agreed Thursday to decriminalise the use of all parts of and extracts from cannabis and hemp in Thailand by removing the plants from the Category 5 list of narcotics, paving the way for households to be able to grow them. A draft announcement from the Ministry of Public Health, approved today, will be submitted to the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) for approval.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247509-a-step-closer-to-decriminalisation-of-cannabis-and-hemp-in-thailand/

 

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10 Chinese nationals captured at Bangkok condominium for allegedly illegally operating online gambling websites

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – A group of 10 Chinese nationals was captured at a luxurious condominium in the heart of Bangkok today, January 20th, for allegedly operating a call center service for illegal gambling websites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247510-10-chinese-nationals-captured-at-bangkok-condominium-for-allegedly-illegally-operating-online-gambling-websites/

 

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Pattaya Mayor talks about the future of Walking Street

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV (STV)

 

Pattaya – Pattaya City is continuing to renovate and refurbish the Walking Street area, according to the Pattaya Mayor, targeting to attract more tourists of every age during both the day and night time. He also denied persistent rumors of “tearing down” the street.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247511-pattaya-mayor-talks-about-the-future-of-walking-street/

 

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Pattaya Mayor apologizes and explains the problem with the long “under-construction” sidewalks on Central and South Pattaya Roads

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV (STV)

 

Pattaya – Pattaya City Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has apologized for the long “under-construction” footpaths/sidewalks on Central Pattaya Road and South Pattaya Road that have driven numerous complaints, including on TPN media’s social media accounts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247512-pattaya-mayor-apologizes-and-explains-the-problem-with-the-long-“under-construction”-sidewalks-on-central-and-south-pattaya-roads/

 

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First Lot of China-Bound Rice Exposed on Railway

 

 

BANGKOK,  (TNA) – The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry and the Commerce Ministry started to export Thai rice to China through the Chinese-Lao railway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247513-first-lot-of-china-bound-rice-exposed-on-railway/

 

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New French consular agency office opens in Hua Hin

By Online Reporter

 

 

Good news for French expats living in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247514-new-french-consular-agency-office-opens-in-hua-hin/

 

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Vaccines are working but the job is only half-done ahead of Thailand reopening

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The Thai government announced on Thursday that they would reimplement quarantine free travel in light of lower-than-predicted Covid-19 numbers after the new year break.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247515-vaccines-are-working-but-the-job-is-only-half-done-ahead-of-thailand-reopening/

 

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Is Thailand’s opposition ready for an election?

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The news that 21 MPs would be leaving the ruling party after internal disagreements has kickstarted the slumbering Thai political landscapes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247516-is-thailand’s-opposition-ready-for-an-election/

 

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Do you suffer from language barriers at work in Thailand?

 

Depending on where your company is headquartered, language barriers can be a major issue for expatriates on international assignments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247517-do-you-suffer-from-language-barriers-at-work-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand reports 8,640 new COVID-19 cases, 8,641 recoveries, 13 deaths

 

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Thailand on Friday (January 21) reported 8,640 new COVID-19 cases, 8,641 recoveries and 13 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247527-thailand-reports-8640-new-covid-19-cases-8641-recoveries 13-deaths/

 

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Thailand road carnage: Nation's latest "at-the-scene" fatalities - it's getting even worse, three more a day

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News published the latest fatalities on the Thai roads, some of the most dangerous in the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247529-thailand-road-carnage-nations-latest-at-the-scene-fatalities-its-getting-even-worse-three-more-a-day/

 

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Thai human trafficking police nab ladyboy madam offering underage woman for sex in downtown Phuket

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that officers of the ATPD - the country's anti-human trafficking police - became aware that someone was offering underage women for work on Twitter under the name "Pepsi".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247536-thai-human-trafficking-police-nab-ladyboy-madam-offering-underage-woman-for-sex-in-downtown-phuket/

 

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Songkhla authorities inspect refrigeration storage facility after Thaksin allegations

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Following former Prime Minister and fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra's claims that pork producers are hoarding meat to benefit from its rising price authorities in Songkhla checked on a large refrigeration storage facility yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247538-songkhla-authorities-inspect-refrigeration-storage-facility-after-thaksin-allegations/

 

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Stunning RTP spokeswoman in hot water goes on FB in uniform to say: So many assume, so little know"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

One of the Royal Thai Police's hottest assets is in hot water!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247541-stunning-rtp-spokeswoman-in-hot-water-goes-on-fb-in-uniform-to-say-so-many-assume-so-little-know/

 

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Loei: Ten arrested in alleged misconduct over cornering the lottery market

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Lottery officials and police from the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Suppression Division acted promptly after receiving complaints about lottery agents allegedly cornering the market illegally in Loei in the north east of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247542-loei-ten-arrested-in-alleged-misconduct-over-cornering-the-lottery-market/

 

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Surprise hinted in Thammanat’s video released after Palang Pracharat party dismissal

 

 

In a video, posted on Facebook Thursday night, MP Thammanat Prompao claimed that an alternative political party is ready, but that he is not yet giving details.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247544-surprise-hinted-in-thammanat’s-video-released-after-palang-pracharat-party-dismissal/

 

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Government To Redesignate Covid Control Zones and Extend Drinking Hours

By Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government will redesignate Covid-19 control zones and ease regulations as part of an adjustment to prevent and contain the Covid-19 epidemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247545-government-to-redesignate-covid-control-zones-and-extend-drinking-hours/

 

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Charismatic "Big Joke" chosen to front fight against internet crime against children 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The Thai government and upper echelons of the Royal Thai police have turned to charismatic cop Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan to catch criminals committing internet crime against children and women.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247548-charismatic-big-joke-chosen-to-front-fight-against-internet-crime-against-children/

 

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YouTube video opens window into the human tragedy of carnage on the Thai roads - 13 year old dead on the tarmac

 

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77kaoded reported on yet another road death - this time a 13 year old boy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247551-youtube-video-opens-window-into-the-human-tragedy-of-carnage-on-the-thai-roads-13-year-old-dead-on-the-tarmac/

 

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Six tourists taken to hospital after minivan plunges down ravine in Mae Hong Son

 

 

Thai PBS reported on an accident in Ban Thopsork, in Muang district of Mae Hong Son province in the mountainous north of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247552-six-tourists-taken-to-hospital-after-minivan-plunges-down-ravine-in-mae-hong-son/

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Security guard claims he was beaten when he went for his back pay

 

Picture: New Na

 

Thai media Naew Na screamed "cruel company" in their headline as they reported on a Facebook post on a labor site called "Raeng Ngan Pheu Sangkhom". 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247554-security-guard-claims-he-was-beaten-when-he-went-for-his-back-pay/

 

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Video: Thai men show their kind hearts! Kitten rescued from busy road and taken home

 

 

A video posted to TikTok under the name "kai_panyatepo" showed dash cam footage of two men in a vehicle who come across a bewildered and startled cat trying to cross a busy road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247555-video-thai-men-show-their-kind-hearts-kitten-rescued-from-busy-road-and-taken-home/

 

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Public Health Ministry Approves Removal of Cannabis From Drug List

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health’s narcotics control committee has approved the removal of cannabis from the list of narcotics list.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247574-public-health-ministry-approves-removal-of-cannabis-from-drug-list/

 

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Education Ministry Publicizes Pfizer Vaccination Timeline for Children Aged 5-11

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for its vaccination campaign for children aged 5 to 12, with the first dose scheduled to begin on February 1, 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247575-education-ministry-publicizes-pfizer-vaccination-timeline-for-children-aged-5-11/

 

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Warehouses Must Report Huge Pork Stocks

 

 

NONTHABURI, Jan 21 (TNA) – The owners of cold storage warehouses must declare their stocks if they keep more than 5,000 kilograms of pork each. Otherwise, they will face legal action, according to the Commerce Ministry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247576-warehouses-must-report-huge-pork-stocks/