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COVID-19 Omicron BA.2 will supersede BA.1 in next two weeks in Thailand

 

A colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (purple), isolated from a patient sample, at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. (Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

 

The Thai Medical Sciences Department has predicted that, in less than two weeks, the BA.2 sub-variant of the Omicron variant will account for 100% of new COVID-19 infections in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256430-covid-19-omicron-ba2-will-supersede-ba1-in-next-two-weeks-in-thailand/

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Tourism Authority and Airlines Launch Campaign to Attract Indian Travelers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to attract more visitors from India through a new campaign, with airlines offering special promotions and privileges to passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256432-tourism-authority-and-airlines-launch-campaign-to-attract-indian-travelers/

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Phuket Sandbox Preparations Inspected Ahead of Songkran Holidays

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s spokesperson recently visited Phuket province to inspect tourist preparations ahead of the Songkran holidays.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256437-phuket-sandbox-preparations-inspected-ahead-of-songkran-holidays/

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Why isn’t Thailand being more consistent with its social distancing rules?

by Michael Bridge

 

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This week I went to Siam Country Club’s Waterside in my capacity as a golf journalist, only to find no spectators watching this US$750 Asian Tour event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256473-why-isn’t-thailand-being-more-consistent-with-its-social-distancing-rules/

 

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New surveys predict Chadchart could lead in gubernatorial election but there is still doubt over the undecided

By Erich Parpart

 

 

New surveys show that Chadchart Sittipunt will lead in Bangkok’s coming gubernatorial election, but other candidates cast doubt over the poll results.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256474-new-surveys-predict-chadchart-could-lead-in-gubernatorial-election-but-there-is-still-doubt-over-the-undecided/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 19,982 new coronavirus cases, 28,057 recoveries, 101 deaths

 

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Thailand on Tuesday (April 12) reported 19,982 new COVID-19 cases, 28,057 recoveries and 101 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256482-covid-19-thailand-reports-19982-new-coronavirus-cases-28057-recoveries-101-deaths/

 

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Covid in Thailand: Quarantine for close contacts set to change from 7+3 to 5+5 days

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported from a Ministry of Public Health meeting in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256489-covid-in-thailand-quarantine-for-close-contacts-set-to-change-from-73-to-55-days/

 

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Baggage handler stabbed at Suvarnabhumi airport

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a 23 year old baggage handler had been stabbed in a feud between rival employees at Bangkok's main airport, Suvarnabhumi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256493-baggage-handler-stabbed-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Bangkok airport: Passengers up to 10K/day after test easing - crowds at Suvarnabhumi prompt action

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The chief of Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi had to face something only previously a problem pre-pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256500-bangkok-airport-passengers-up-to-10kday-after-test-easing-crowds-at-suvarnabhumi-prompt-action/

 

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Seven deadly days: Husband and wife die on motorcycle in the South

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the so called seven deadly days on the Songkran roads were now in full swing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256503-seven-deadly-days-husband-and-wife-die-on-motorcycle-in-the-south/

 

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Kanchanaburi: 400 businesses club together to turn rice fields into weed farm

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the legendary rice fields of Thailand were now under threat from a new crop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256506-kanchanaburi-400-businesses-club-together-to-turn-rice-fields-into-weed-farm/

 

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Government to Collect Tax From Stock Market Sales This Year

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that individual stock investors can expect to face a financial transaction tax this year in response to local market expansion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256507-government-to-collect-tax-from-stock-market-sales-this-year/

 

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Thailand's most beautiful women: Miss Bangkok singer heads the field

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that the 77 strong field for the Miss Grand Thailand beauty pageant - one from each province - were put through their paces in a competition that is hotting up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256509-thailands-most-beautiful-women-miss-bangkok-singer-heads-the-field/

 

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Mini-FTA Signed With India’s Telangana State; China’s Gansu Next in Line

by Namo Vananupong

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The export sector has been a key driver of Thailand’s economy, even more so during the ongoing pandemic. The Ministry of Commerce has been implementing a policy of in-depth trade cooperation between Thailand and second-tier cities, to drive exports via mini-FTAs. Thailand has now inked its third mini-FTA, this time with India’s Telangana State, to better access the market of 40 million people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256510-mini-fta-signed-with-india’s-telangana-state-china’s-gansu-next-in-line/

 

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Delivery driver lives after 10 meter plunge from expressway 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath called it a miracle survival when a 26 year old delivery driver of a six wheel truck survived a ten meter plunge from the Suksawat expressway in southern Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256512-delivery-driver-lives-after-10-meter-plunge-from-expressway/

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Carnage on the Thai roads: You ain't seen nothing yet says official as DUI is blamed

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Chief of the probation department Witawan Sunthornkhajit was in upbeat but realistic mood ahead of the so called "seven deadly days" on the infamous Thai roads at Songkran.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256517-carnage-on-the-thai-roads-you-aint-seen-nothing-yet-says-official-as-dui-is-blamed/

 

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Opinion: Thailand needed national shame to reorganize airport mayhem

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

After a famous Thai Youtuber exposed to the world how lost tourists were at the airport upon their arrival in Thailand, causing national shame overnight, it took just a day for officials to address the issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256500-bangkok-airport-passengers-up-to-10kday-after-test-easing-crowds-at-suvarnabhumi-prompt-action/?do=findComment&comment=17300502

 

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Video: Watch how thief puts a PIT BULL into the passenger seat of a pick-up and drives off!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Looking for Pangpang

 

Si Khio police in Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, are on the case after a Pit Bull terrier was stolen from a stonemason's on the Mitraphap Highway heading south out of Korat on Saturday night. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256522-video-watch-how-thief-puts-a-pit-bull-into-the-passenger-seat-of-a-pick-up-and-drives-off/

 

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Rescued in Nakhon Nayok - teen who went on river trip without a life jacket

 

 

Rescue workers called to the Sarika area of Nakhon Nayok in central Thailand yesterday afternoon/evening spent an hour searching for a missing 15 year old girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256523-rescued-in-nakhon-nayok-teen-who-went-on-river-trip-without-a-life-jacket/

 

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2U Measures to Fight COVID during Songkran

 

 

BANGKOK, April 12 (TNA) – The Ministry of Public Health encouraged people to use 2U measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 during the Songkran festival and also shortened the quarantine of high-risk people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256525-2u-measures-to-fight-covid-during-songkran/

 

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Cross-Border Haze Shrouds the Northeast

 

 

BANGKOK, April 12 (TNA) – Smoke haze from Laos raised the levels of PM2.5 sharply in the Northeast while the fine dust exceeded its safe threshold in 34 provinces this morning, according to the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256527-cross-border-haze-shrouds-the-northeast/

 

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Motorbike driver dies after being run over by truck in Ban Bueng

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Ban Bueng – A female motorbike driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after she was run over by a truck in the Ban Bueng district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256529-motorbike-driver-dies-after-being-run-over-by-truck-in-ban-bueng/

 

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NACC Investigates Landholdings of Dozens of MPs

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has said it is investigating the landholdings of approximately 60 members of parliament on a case-by-case basis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256531-nacc-investigates-landholdings-of-dozens-of-mps/

 

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Four candidates disqualified in Bangkok governor, city councillor elections

 

 

The Bangkok Election Commission has disqualified one Bangkok gubernatorial election candidate and three city councillor candidates after finding that their qualifications do not meet the legal requirements.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256533-four-candidates-disqualified-in-bangkok-governor-city-councillor-elections/

 

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Songkran’s ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ begin with a spike in road deaths

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The first day of Songkran’s notorious “Seven Dangerous Days” saw 237 road accidents and 328 drunk drivers arrested, the authorities said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256536-songkran’s-‘seven-dangerous-days’-begin-with-a-spike-in-road-deaths/

 

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Thailand’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 100 for three consecutive days

 

 

The death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 100 for three days in a row on today (Tuesday), with people who are over 60, those suffering from certain underlying diseases and pregnant women, accounting for 97% of the fatalities, according to Disease Control Department Director-General Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256566-thailand’s-covid-19-death-toll-exceeds-100-for-three-consecutive-days/

 

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฿211 million approved for study of Thailand’s first plant-based COVID vaccine

 

 

The cabinet approved a 211 million baht budget today (Tuesday) for a study of the safety and efficacy of a plant-based candidate sub-unit vaccine in boosting the body’s immune response to COVID-19, the first such vaccine in Thailand being developed by Thai startup Baiya Phytopharm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256567-฿211-million-approved-for-study-of-thailand’s-first-plant-based-covid-vaccine/

 

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Carriages, trains added to handle passenger load over Songkran

 

 

The State Railway of Thailand has added carriages to 184 trains today (Tuesday) in anticipation of an increase in passengers travelling out of Bangkok to celebrate the Songkran festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256568-carriages-trains-added-to-handle-passenger-load-over-songkran/

 

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TAT Organizes Songkran Festivities in Major Cities

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing "Amazing Songkran 2022 Celebrations" at ten temples in Bangkok, as well as the "Songkran Music Heritage Festival 2022" in Ayutthaya and Songkhla. Events will also take place in Chiang Mai, Samut Prakan and other major cities throughout the kingdom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256569-tat-organizes-songkran-festivities-in-major-cities/

 

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Government to Collect Tax From Stock Market Sales This Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that individual stock investors can expect to face a financial transaction tax this year in response to local market expansion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256570-government-to-collect-tax-from-stock-market-sales-this-year/