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Prolonged Russia-Ukraine war could derail Thai economic recovery

 

 

The impact on Thailand’s economy from the Russia-Ukraine conflict will depend on how long the hostilities go on and whether they will escalate, economic observers have noted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251684-prolonged-russia-ukraine-war-could-derail-thai-economic-recovery/

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Thailand to open COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Infection clinics on March 1st

 

 

COVID-19 patients in Thailand, who are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms, will be able to access medical services at Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) clinics, in addition to home and community isolation facilities, from March 1st, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr.Kiattibhoom Vongrachit Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251687-thailand-to-open-covid-19-acute-respiratory-infection-clinics-on-march-1st/

 

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Thailand’s Rural Doctor Society complains of serious Favipiravir shortage

 

 

The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) is complaining of a serious shortage of anti-viral Favipiravir medicine, to the extent that several hospitals have restricted its distribution to COVID-19 patients, except to those who are over 80.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251688-thailand’s-rural-doctor-society-complains-of-serious-favipiravir-shortage/

 

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Arrest warrants issued for owner and driver of speed boat from which Thai actress fell

 

 

The Nonthaburi provincial court has issued warrants for the arrests of the owner and the driver of the speed boat from which TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong fell into the Chao Phraya River and drowned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251689-arrest-warrants-issued-for-owner-and-driver-of-speed-boat-from-which-thai-actress-fell/

 

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Commerce Ministry Holds FTA Fair to Promote Local Products

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Trade Negotiations under the Ministry of Commerce is holding the annual ‘FTA Fair’ from February 25 to March 3 to promote Thai products and the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251690-commerce-ministry-holds-fta-fair-to-promote-local-products/

 

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GPO Dismisses Rumors About Favipiravir Shortage

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has dismissed the rumors that Thailand is facing shortages of Favipiravir tablets for COVID-19 patients.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251691-gpo-dismisses-rumors-about-favipiravir-shortage/

 

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Commerce Ministry Monitors Trade Implications of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to be a growing concern around the world, with the Thai Ministry of Commerce setting up an operations center to address the potential trade implications.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251693-commerce-ministry-monitors-trade-implications-of-russia-ukraine-conflict/

 

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DDC Recommends Parents Monitor Children’s Post-COVID Symptoms

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is asking parents to monitor their children for post-Covid symptoms including multi-organ inflammation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251694-ddc-recommends-parents-monitor-children’s-post-covid-symptoms/

 

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Government Says Free COVID Treatments Still Available in All Areas

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Concerns regarding access to COVID-19 treatments have been raised amid a surge in coronavirus infections. The government has reassured that COVID patients will still be accepted for free treatments everywhere while urging everyone to continue observing the Universal Protection practices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251695-government-says-free-covid-treatments-still-available-in-all-areas/

 

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Authorities Expand Efforts to Eliminate Tuberculosis in Thailand

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has joined hands with Mahidol University to eradicate tuberculosis in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251696-authorities-expand-efforts-to-eliminate-tuberculosis-in-thailand/

 

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Authorities Urgently Providing Assistance to Flood-Affected Residents in Deep South

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

YALA (NNT) - Authorities have been providing assistance to flood-affected residents in southern provinces, after continuous rainfall caused inundation and river overflow in the provinces of Yala and Narathiwat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251697-authorities-urgently-providing-assistance-to-flood-affected-residents-in-deep-south/

 

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Government Cloud System Accelerated to Support Digital Economy Drive

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) to augment the government’s cloud system. Big data management and digital skills training are also being covered under the scope of the MOU.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251698-government-cloud-system-accelerated-to-support-digital-economy-drive/

 

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Additional Treatment Pathway for COVID Outpatients Starting March 1

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is now aiming to re-categorize COVID-19 as an endemic disease within four months, saying the transition will be facilitated by a “detect, dispense, conclude” protocol that will soon be implemented for outpatients.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251699-additional-treatment-pathway-for-covid-outpatients-starting-march-1/

 

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Pattaya and Jomtien Beach vendors say business down 90 percent in past few weeks, disagree with postponing music festival

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya-Pattaya and Jomtien chair, umbrella, food, and other vendors are not happy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251700-pattaya-and-jomtien-beach-vendors-say-business-down-90-percent-in-past-few-weeks-disagree-with-postponing-music-festival/

 

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Thai Ministry of Public Health poll claims 60 percent of Thais still afraid of Covid-19
By Adam Judd

 

PHOTO: BMA Health

 

Thailand-  The Ministry of Public Health revealed today, February 27th, 2022, that according to a recent “Hygiene Poll”, sixty percent of Thais that participated in the poll are still afraid of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251701-thai-ministry-of-public-health-poll-claims-60-percent-of-thais-still-afraid-of-covid-19/

 

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Ukrainian nationals and supporters stage peaceful gatherings in Thailand to demand end of war and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Naewna

 

National – Groups of Ukrainian nationals in Thailand and supporters were staging peaceful gatherings in Bangkok and Phuket this weekend to call for peace and to end the war in Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251702-ukrainian-nationals-and-supporters-stage-peaceful-gatherings-in-thailand-to-demand-end-of-war-and-russia’s-invasion-of-ukraine/

 

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Drowned Thai actress’s manager and a friend questioned by police

 

 

Two women, who were on board the speed boat from which TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, fell into the Chao Phraya River and drowned, reported today (Sunday) to Nonthaburi’s Muang district police for questioning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251703-drowned-thai-actress’s-manager-and-a-friend-questioned-by-police/

 

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Hua Hin Municipality holds child drowning prevention training project

By Online Reporter

 

 

Hua Hin Municipality has held a training seminar aimed preventing incidents of drowning among children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251704-hua-hin-municipality-holds-child-drowning-prevention-training-project/

 

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Thailand plans to attract one million Middle Eastern tourists by end of 2022 after Thai-Saudi restored ties

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Post Today

 

National – The Thai government has planned to revive tourism initially by attracting about one million tourists from the Middle East to travel to Thailand by the end of 2022, the deputy government spokesperson revealed today, February 27th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251705-thailand-plans-to-attract-one-million-middle-eastern-tourists-by-end-of-2022-after-thai-saudi-restored-ties/

 

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Can Thailand really afford to stop exporting to Russia?

 

With European leaders, NATO, and the US President demanding sanctions against Russia, how does that leave several Asian countries, who are close to Moscow?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251711-can-thailand-really-afford-to-stop-exporting-to-russia/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 22,311 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths, 17,470 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Monday (February 28) reported 22,311 new COVID-19 cases, 17,470 recoveries and 42 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251716-covid-19-thailand-reports-22311-new-coronavirus-cases-42-deaths-17470-recoveries/

 

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Microsoft Signs Memorandum in Support of Thailand 4.0

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Microsoft Asia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in support of Thailand’s digital transition and affirmed its commitment to Thailand 4.0. The signing was witnessed by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251720-microsoft-signs-memorandum-in-support-of-thailand-40/

 

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NSC Dismisses Lockdown Plan, Calls It Last Resort

by Natthaphon  Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Security Council (NSC) has said there will not be another lockdown to curb COVID-19 infections unless it was the only option remaining.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251721-nsc-dismisses-lockdown-plan-calls-it-last-resort/

 

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Tails and trails: Hua Hin dog walking group makes social time for people and pups

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

Members of a local dog walking group are lacing up their shoes, popping on their leads and grabbing their poop bags to explore the trails around Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251722-tails-and-trails-hua-hin-dog-walking-group-makes-social-time-for-people-and-pups/

 

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How will removing COVID-19 from list of emergency conditions affect you?

 

 

Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Thailand, the Public Health Ministry will soon stop providing free emergency treatment at private hospitals for patients who have caught the highly transmissible virus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251732-how-will-removing-covid-19-from-list-of-emergency-conditions-affect-you/

 

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Congratulations to Miss Grand Chonburi 2022

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-  TPN Media would like to congratulate Miss Watcharaphon Ruaipong (Namthip), 25, for being named Miss Grand Chonburi 2022 February 26th, 2022, at Central Pattaya Mall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251734-congratulations-to-miss-grand-chonburi-2022/

 

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Stunning mythical shapes drawn by nature bring fame to Bueng Kan

 

Nakee cliff- once you reach the top, the reward is a fabulous view of the Mekong river. (Photo by Veena Thoopkrajae)

 

The small province of Bueng Kan in the Northeast was way off the tourism track until recently but is now enjoying a surge in visitors thanks to some mythical beliefs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251735-stunning-mythical-shapes-drawn-by-nature-bring-fame-to-bueng-kan/

 

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Fishermen to rally at Map Ta Phut on Monday seeking compensation over oil spills

 

 

Small-scale fishermen in Thailand’s eastern province of Rayong are to rally at the Map Ta Phut industrial estate today (Monday), to demand compensation from Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC), which is being blamed for oil spills in the seas off the province on January 25th and February 10th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251740-fishermen-to-rally-at-map-ta-phut-on-monday-seeking-compensation-over-oil-spills/

 

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Late Tangmo's Mother Believes Daughter Was Attacked

 

 

NONTHABURI, Feb 28 (TNA) – The mother of late actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong handed a chat record of a person aboard a speedboat to police to support her assumption that her daughter was harmed physically and mentally before death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251741-late-tangmos-mother-believes-daughter-was-attacked/

 

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Centara World Masters: Largest golf event of its kind returns to Hua Hin

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

After a two year hiatus, Golfasian has confirmed the Centara World Masters Golf Championship will take place in Hua Hin between 8-14 May 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251742-centara-world-masters-largest-golf-event-of-its-kind-returns-to-hua-hin/