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Tourism Authority of Thailand and dozens of Chonburi entertainment and tourism business operators hold major meeting around legally reopening the nightlife sector

 

 

Chonburi – TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn is planning to introduce entertainment venues in Chonburi, especially Pattaya, officially as the 11th type of business eligible for a SHA+ (Safety and Health Administration) qualification, aiming to boost the city as a ‘SHA+ City’ and a trial zone for the LEGAL reopening of the nightlife industry, which in Pattaya is considered critical to the local economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248585-tourism-authority-of-thailand-and-dozens-of-chonburi-entertainment-and-tourism-business-operators-hold-major-meeting-around-legally-reopening-the-nightlife-sector/

 

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Prominent Pattaya tourism business operators scheduled to perform ‘roadshow’ in Saudi Arabia

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aiming for tourism business operators in Pattaya to perform a roadshow during upcoming ministers’ visits to Saudi Arabia to promote tourism and strengthen relations between the two countries, following the Prime Minister’s agenda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248607-prominent-pattaya-tourism-business-operators-scheduled-to-perform-‘roadshow’-in-saudi-arabia-to-promote-tourism-following-thai-pm’s-plan/

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Krabi refuses permit to shoot “Meg 2” movie on its beaches in April and May

 

 

The Joint Public-Private Sectors Committee of Thailand’ssouthern province of Krabi has rejected a request from a foreign film maker to use the sea and some beaches in the province as locations for the film Meg 2, between April 16thand May 9th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248624-krabi-refuses-permit-to-shoot-“meg-2”-movie-on-its-beaches-in-april-and-may/

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Will the Tourism Authority of Thailand ever invest in Formula One?

 

 

Last week a contract for Singapore to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix for another seven years was signed, with the event set to return to the streets of Marina Bay from Sep 30 to Oct 2, 2022, after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248640-will-the-tourism-authority-of-thailand-ever-invest-in-formula-one/

 

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About 3.5 million Thais who suffer from rare diseases have no access to treatment

 

 

Over 400 million people around the world suffer from rare diseases. Approximately 3.5 million of them are Thai, while only some 20,000 have access to treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248641-about-35-million-thais-who-suffer-from-rare-diseases-have-no-access-to-treatment/

 

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Krabi celebrated by Booking.com travellers as ‘Thailand’s Most Welcoming City’

Trat, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Nakhon Ratchasima also score highly in Traveller Review Awards 2022.

TAT Newsroom

 

Railay Beach, Krabi

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to advise that Krabi in Southern Thailand – famed for its beautiful beaches and idyllic island getaways – has been named ‘Thailand’s Most Welcoming City’ in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248642-krabi-celebrated-by-bookingcom-travellers-as-‘thailand’s-most-welcoming-city’/

 

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Man falls from Chonburi overpass after motorbike accident, survives with serious injuries

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi – A motorbike rider has sustained serious injuries after his motorbike crashed on an overpass, causing him to fall and hit the ground ten meters below in the Mueang Chonburi district over the past weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248643-man-falls-from-chonburi-overpass-after-motorbike-accident-survives-with-serious-injuries/

 

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Japan ranked as nation with biggest investment in Thailand in 2021

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand saw over 82.5 billion baht worth of foreign investment in 2021 from 570 investors, with Japan accounting for the majority, the Ministry of Commerce reported on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248644-japan-ranked-as-nation-with-biggest-investment-in-thailand-in-2021/

 

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Policy change to Non Imm O-A (Long stay) ‘retirement visa’ allows foreigners to self insure

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

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A change in policy regarding the insurance requirements for the Non-Immigrant “O-A” (Long Stay) visa states that foreigners are now able to self insure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248645-policy-change-to-non-imm-o-a-long-stay-‘retirement-visa’-allows-foreigners-to-self-insure/

 

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US battling to swing Thailand away from China

Chinese submarines and American stealth fighter jets are both on the menu for Thailand’s military-aligned government

By RICHARD S EHRLICH

 

A busy street in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thailand and China have relations and connections going back centuries. Photo: WikiCommons

 

NONG KHAI, Thailand – You can see China’s inexorable southern thrust along the Mekong River where tall, fanciful, Chinese buildings sprout on the Laos side of this sleepy northern border, sparking hopes and fears about Beijing’s influence and intent in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248646-us-battling-to-swing-thailand-away-from-china/

 

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Former golf champions ready for season-opening Thailand Mixed

By Adam Judd

 

 

Cha-Am, Thailand-Ex-champions led by hot-shot Sadom Kaewkanjana have confirmed their participation in the Bt3 million Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf due from February 10-13 at the Springfield Royal Country Club in Cha-Am, Petchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248647-former-golf-champions-ready-for-season-opening-thailand-mixed/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 7,422 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths, 8,715 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (February 1) reported 7,422 new COVID-19 cases, 8,715 recoveries and 12 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248653-covid-19-thailand-reports-7422-new-coronavirus-cases-12-deaths-8715-recoveries/

 

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Police confirm action against taxi driver over threats after overcharging case in Phuket

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Phuket's infamous "Taxi Mafia" are in the news again after a video hit social media that is being called the case of "Dr Sanil's Son".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248659-police-confirm-action-against-taxi-driver-over-threats-after-overcharging-case-in-phuket/

 

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Chanthaburi shooting spree killer taken on reenactment - fresh details emerge of "brazen killer " Sia Daeng

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the aftermath of one of Thailand's most extraordinary killing sprees of recent years - the gun rampage through the Chanthaburi countryside in Pong Nam Rorn and Soi Dao districts of Prasit "Sia Daeng" Phuthongsuk.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248670-chanthaburi-shooting-spree-killer-taken-on-reenactment -fresh-details-emerge-of-brazen-killer-sia-daeng/

 

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Pork ball seller claims six Nonthaburi policemen slapped him, put him in headlock and broke his arm

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A pork ball trader in Nonthaburi went to meet volunteer lawyer Kiatikhun or "Lawyer Pong" at his offices in Bang Yai for help in a case against six Nonthaburi policemen, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248674-pork-ball-seller-claims-six-nonthaburi-policemen-slapped-him-put-him-in-headlock-and-broke-his-arm/

 

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How do you get 28 Myanmar nationals in a pick-up? Quite easily in Thailand!

 

Daily News caption: Packed in tighter than sardines in a can

 

It sounds like a joke but it actually happened on the Ranong to Chumphon Road last night when an army patrol ordered a Chevrolet Colorado to stop. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248677-how-do-you-get-28-myanmar-nationals-in-a-pick-up-quite-easily-in-thailand/

 

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Constituency 9 voters: Don’t count on us to be “accountable”

By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

It was a peculiar electoral outcome that “winners” may celebrate cautiously and some “losers” can find encouraging. Ballots cast in Bangkok’s Laksi and Chatuchak districts on Sunday show that races beyond the area can be the same in the future _ unpredictable yet heavily depending on old loyalty and turnouts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248678-constituency-9-voters-don’t-count-on-us-to-be-“accountable”/

 

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Thai doctor warns of new "Covid 22 Virus"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai doctor Chalermchai Bunyalephan went online to warn of a new virus that can invade human cells.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248679-thai-doctor-warns-of-new-covid-22-virus/

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Police examining CCTV after woman spreads thumbtacks around Udon Thani police station

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a middle aged woman riding a lady's motorcycle spread golden thumbtacks all around the car park of Udon Thani police station, NE Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248681-police-examining-cctv-after-woman-spreads-thumbtacks-around-udon-thani-police-station/

 

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DDC expects Covid pandemic to end this year

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health now expects the COVID-19 pandemic to end within this year as the disease transforms into an endemic, although health officials say the scenario would depend on disease control progress and timing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248684-ddc-expects-covid-pandemic-to-end-this-year/

 

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Big Joke in Kamphaeng Phet checking up on abandonment of Myanmar migrants/corpses case

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's charismatic investigator Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan was at the head of the table at Kamphaeng Phet provincial police HQ yesterday, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248685-big-joke-in-kamphaeng-phet-checking-up-on-abandonment-of-myanmar-migrantscorpses-case/

 

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Chinese shrines minimize incenses to help curb air pollution

By Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Places of worship in Bangkok’s Yaowarat Chinatown today welcomed Thai-Chinese people paying their respects to the gods ahead of the Lunar New Year today. To curb air pollution, these shrines are minimizing the burning of incense sticks and papers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248686-chinese-shrines-minimize-incenses-to-help-curb-air-pollution/

 

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THIRTEEN policemen sacked from RTP in January alone

 

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A spokesman has revealed that thirteen Thai policemen have been sacked in January.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248687-thirteen-policemen-sacked-from-rtp-in-january-alone/

 

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Police investigators set to go to Rayong as devastating oil spill shatters tourism confidence

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that police from the central investigation branch would be going to Rayong today in connection with the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248689-police-investigators-set-to-go-to-rayong-as-devastating-oil-spill-shatters-tourism-confidence/

 

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Corals, beaches in Thailand’s Ao Prao still unharmed by oil spill

 

Photo: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

 

Shallow corals in Ao Prao and nearby areas remain unharmed by the recent oil spill, as does the sea life, according to divers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248691-corals-beaches-in-thailand’s-ao-prao-still-unharmed-by-oil-spill/

 

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COVID Suspected before Bout with Thai Former WBC Champion

 

 

ARIZONA, Feb 1 (TNA) – Thai former WBC super flyweight titlist Srisaket Nakornluang Promotion was not infected with Covid-19, said his manager Surachart Pisitwuttinan aka Sia Hui.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248694-covid-suspected-before-bout-with-thai-former-wbc-champion/

 

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US government presents Thai border police with close quarter battle building

 

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Acting US ambassador Michael Heath and the deputy of the Thai Border Patrol Police Pol Maj-Gen Worayuth Sukhawat presided over the opening ceremony of a building to help border police combat crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248695-us-government-presents-thai-border-police-with-close-quarter-battle-building/

 

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Thai celebrity courts controversy with reckless driving video at time of heightened sensitivity

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

 

Thai netizens took to social media on Tuesday to vent their frustration towards a celebrity who posted a video of him speeding and disobeying traffic laws at a time when sensitivity towards traffic violations are heightened after a fatal accident involving a doctor and an off duty police officer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248696-thai-celebrity-courts-controversy-with-reckless-driving-video-at-time-of-heightened-sensitivity/

 

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Gold robber gets away with 600,000 baht from a pawn shop in Si Racha

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News

 

Si Racha-A gold shop robber sped away with gold worth more than 600,000 baht from a pawn shop in Si Racha yesterday (January 31st).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248699-gold-robber-gets-away-with-600000-baht-from-a-pawn-shop-in-si-racha/

 

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Train officials killed at railway crossing during passenger train collision with trailer truck in Udon Thani

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Udon Thani – Two train officers were killed and many were injured after a railway locomotive crashed into a semi-trailer truck at a railroad crossing in the Mueang District of Udon Thani yesterday evening, January 31st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248704-train-officials-killed-at-railway-crossing-during-passenger-train-collision-with-trailer-truck-in-udon-thani/