Next fortnight will determine adjustments of COVID-19 measures in Thailand

 

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Monday) that the ministry will closely monitor and assess the COVID-19 situation over the two weeks following the Songkran holiday, to determine whether the existing measures need to be adjusted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257093-next-fortnight-will-determine-adjustments-of-covid-19-measures-in-thailand/

COVID Won’t Be Endemic on July 1

 

 

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Public Health will not declare COVID-19 an endemic disease on July 1, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257130-covid-won’t-be-endemic-on-july-1/

Businesses Advised to Let Employees Work From Home After Songkran

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has advised public and private sectors to allow their staff to work from home for a week after the Songkran holidays to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmissions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257109-businesses-advised-to-let-employees-work-from-home-after-songkran/

Pattaya, at last, had rows of buses full of tourists again

by Michael Bridge

 

Having been through the worst few years in its history, the Pattaya hospitality industry seems to be making some income at last, as the Songkran Festival takes over the town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257142-pattaya-at-last-had-rows-of-buses-full-of-tourists-again/

 

Wichian, one of PPRP’s co-founders, resigns from party citing changed ideology

By Erich Parpart

 

 

One of the co-founders of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) resigned from the party he helped create on Monday effectively ending his status as a member of parliament.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257143-wichian-one-of-pprp’s-co-founders-resigns-from-party-citing-changed-ideology/

 

 

Man seriously injured after being attacked by elephants in Hua Hin

By Online Reporter

 

 

A man was seriously injured after being attacked by elephants in the Hua Sat Yai sub district of Hua Hin on Sunday morning (April 17).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257144-man-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-by-elephants-in-hua-hin/

 

Speeding most common cause of road accidents in Prachuap Khiri Khan during Songkran

By Online Reporter

 

 

Speeding drivers were the cause of almost half of all road traffic accidents throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan during the Songkran festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257145-speeding-most-common-cause-of-road-accidents-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-during-songkran/

 

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Decision time on plans to ease further restrictions on foreign tourists with strong conflicting views

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (centre) on Monday struck a more optimistic note about the country’s ability to attract more incoming tourists and fears of a COVID-19 wave after Songkran.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257093-next-fortnight-will-determine-adjustments-of-covid-19-measures-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=17312569

 

Thailand Pass Validity Extension Effective April 18, 2022

John Ollila

 

 

Visitors to Thailand from July 2021 have been required to apply for entry permission first COE and later Thailand pass, with various documents, and the requirements have been relaxed a few times.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257146-thailand-pass-validity-extension-effective-april-18-2022/

 

Thailand’s daily COVID-19 deaths reach another new high of 129 on Tuesday
 

File photo

 

Thailand on Tuesday (April 19) reported 16,891 new COVID-19 cases, 24,927 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257154-thailand’s-daily-covid-19-deaths-reach-another-new-high-of-129-on-tuesday/

 

Wall collapses at unopened new terminal at Don Mueang

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Collapse at Don Mueang

 

Daily News reported that a wall collapsed at a new as yet unopened terminal at Don Mueang airport in northern Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257165-wall-collapses-at-unopened-new-terminal-at-don-mueang/

 

Tangmo death: Case set to close by the end of this month - but DSI could yet take over

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the continuing investigation into the death of actress Nida Patcharaveerapong or Tangmo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257167-tangmo-death-case-set-to-close-by-the-end-of-this-month-but-dsi-could-yet-take-over/

Mango and sticky rice: Now it comes with a government health warning

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It had been a good few days for the iconic Thai dessert of mango and Sticky Rice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257169-mango-and-sticky-rice-now-it-comes-with-a-government-health-warning/

 

 

Pattani: Police hunt for robber who stole 400,000 baht in gold jewelry

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Armed robbery

 

Muang Pattani police in the far south of Thailand were called after an armed robbery of a gold shop in a department store.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257175-pattani-police-hunt-for-robber-who-stole-400000-baht-in-gold-jewelry/

 

Milli speaks out: Don't raise the price of Mangoes and Sticky Rice!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Don't raise the price of mangoes

 

Daily News continued to explore every angle after 19 year old Thai rapper Milli promoted Mango and Sticky Rice on stage at a music festival in Southern California.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257182-milli-speaks-out-dont-raise-the-price-of-mangoes-and-sticky-rice/

 

Couple return home after Songkran trip to discover 10 million baht robbery from safe 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A married couple in Bangkok have gone to the Huay Khwang police after a ten million baht burglary at their home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257184-couple-return-home-after-songkran-trip-to-discover-10-million-baht-robbery-from-safe/

 

"No chase" say police as woman smashes into ex cop's house after turning back at checkpoint

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that a woman driver died after plowing through a wall at a house in Saensuk district of Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257185-no-chase-say-police-as-woman-smashes-into-ex-cops-house-after-turning-back-at-checkpoint/

 

"Ms Riddle" mystified: Thai lady gets lunch instead of an iPhone!

 

Sanook Thai Caption: She ordered an iPhone - and got tinned fish

 

Sanook reporters hotfooted it to a flat in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi after hearing that a woman got a surprise package.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257186-ms-riddle-mystified-thai-lady-gets-lunch-instead-of-an-iphone/

 

Fourteen women file sexual abuse complaints against ex-Democrat Prinn

 

 

To date, fourteen alleged victims of sexual abuse have lodged complaints with Lumpini police against former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi, in Thailand’s most high-profile “Me Too” case so far.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257187-fourteen-women-file-sexual-abuse-complaints-against-ex-democrat-prinn/

 

Anutin heads to Ranong to promote medical marijuana

 

Picture: INN

 

Thai DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will be heading south this week on the latest leg of his nationwide tour to promote his baby, medical marijuana. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257189-anutin-heads-to-ranong-to-promote-medical-marijuana/

 

Nine vehicle collision in the rain on Nakhon-In Road, Nonthaburi

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that there was a nine vehicle mostly concertina collision after heavy rain in the Nonthaburi area on Nakhon-In Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257191-nine-vehicle-collision-in-the-rain-on-nakhon-in-road-nonthaburi/

 

Democrat party leader offers public apology over sexual abuse controversy

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Democrat Party Leader Jurin Laksanawisit offered a public apology this morning (Tuesday) over the sexual abuse scandal implicating its former deputy leader, Prinn Panitchpakdi, and announced his resignation as chair of two national committees on gender equality and women’s policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257193-democrat-party-leader-offers-public-apology-over-sexual-abuse-controversy/

 

No vote but strong opinions: Bangkok expats ponder governor election

 

 

Most expatriates in Bangkok have no right to vote in the May 22 gubernatorial election, yet the outcome affects their everyday lives just as much as those of other residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257194-no-vote-but-strong-opinions-bangkok-expats-ponder-governor-election/

 

Thailand Aims to Establish Product Distribution Center in China

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese state enterprise sector to establish a Thai product distribution center in China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257196-thailand-aims-to-establish-product-distribution-center-in-china/

 

Thailand, along with 88 other countries, removed from US ‘Don’t Travel’ list

 

 

The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has removed Thailand and 88 other countries from its “Do Not Travel” list, effective today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257197-thailand-along-with-88-other-countries-removed-from-us-‘don’t-travel’-list/

 

Six-Lane Road Linking Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao Now Operational

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bang Pu-Bang Pakong road linking Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao provinces is now fully operational.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257198-six-lane-road-linking-samut-prakan-and-chachoengsao-now-operational/

 

Thai Tourism Industry Hopes for More Chinese Travelers in October

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai tourism industry is hoping to see more Chinese visitors during Golden Week in October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257200-thai-tourism-industry-hopes-for-more-chinese-travelers-in-october/

Two die in summer storms, thousands of houses damaged, mostly in North

 

 

Two people died, three others were injured and more than 3,200 houses were damaged by summer storms which struck 21 of Thailand’s provinces with gusty winds and rain between last Saturday and today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257209-two-die-in-summer-storms-thousands-of-houses-damaged-mostly-in-north/

 

Fewer COVID-19 tests may result in fewer infections reported during Songkran – DDC

 

 

The steady fall in daily COVID-19 infections during the Songkran holidays can be deceptive and may not reflect the real situation, as fewer RT-PCR and rapid antigen tests were conducted during the period, according to Dr. Chakkarat Pittayawonganon, director of the Division of Epidemiology, Disease Control Department, today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257210-fewer-covid-19-tests-may-result-in-fewer-infections-reported-during-songkran-–-ddc/

 

Milli International Performance Highlights Thai Soft Power

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Efforts to further promote Thailand through “soft power” are underway following a stunning performance by Thai rapper Danupa “Milli” Kanateerakul at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257211-milli-international-performance-highlights-thai-soft-power/