webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Additional booster shots recommended against COVID BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants Medical workers load syringes with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo by Apu GOMES / AFP) A senior Thai doctor has warned people not to underestimate the threat posed by the COVID-19 Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants and has recommended additional booster shots, claiming that they can help ease serious consequences of infection by the mutated virus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264164-additional-booster-shots-recommended-against-covid-ba4-and-ba5-sub-variants/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Pilots and airlines reminded to comply with Thailand’s relaxed COVID-19 measures The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a notice (NOTAM) to pilots and airlines, reminding them to comply with the latest, but relaxed COVID-19 measures in Thailand, which will become effective on July 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264147-pilots-and-airlines-reminded-to-comply-with-thailand’s-relaxed-covid-19-measures/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2022 Could Thailand now be the place to book a holiday? OPINION | by Michael Bridge File photo There seems to be a visible change in Bangkok and the resorts around Thailand with the airports receiving international travelers at long last. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264183-could-thailand-now-be-the-place-to-book-a-holiday/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Probe ordered into whether Sutthisan police ignore illegal gambling A fact-finding committee has been set up by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) to find out whether police in the Sutthisan area of Bangkok had deliberately turned a blind eye to illegal gambling, which was uncovered during a raid by the MPB on the night of June 24th/25th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264184-probe-ordered-into-whether-sutthisan-police-ignore-illegal-gambling/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2022 Bangkok ranked 2nd best city worldwide, best in Asia for digital nomads New study recognises the Thai capital’s affordability, connectivity, transportation, and fantastic cuisine. TAT Newsroom Bangkok (file photo) Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok has been ranked the second best city in the world and the best city in Asia for digital nomads, in a new study by UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264186-bangkok-ranked-2nd-best-city-worldwide-best-in-asia-for-digital-nomads/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Thai economy to keep growing amid inflation exceeding target, central bank says By Panithan Onthaworn The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Monday the economy will grow in 2022 and 2023 thanks to domestic demand and tourism, despite inflation rising above its target range. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264187-thai-economy-to-keep-growing-amid-inflation-exceeding-target-central-bank-says/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Thailand: an emerging middle power in Asia Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Government of the Netherlands Remco van Wijngaarden with his husband and their three children. 'We are a regular family here.'//Image: ©Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken As a child, Remco van Wijngaarden wanted to become a diplomat. He has been the Dutch ambassador to Thailand for a year now. A wonderful country to live with his husband and children. ‘We're an regular family here. And Thailand is very interesting to work in, the country is gaining political and economic importance in the region.’ Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264189-thailand-an-emerging-middle-power-in-asia/ 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Covid Fear Lingers In Krabi Despite Face Mask Mandate Being Eased TNR Staff Ao Nang beach. Photo: Jukka (CC BY 2.0) DESPITE the government having announced on Friday that people may now take off their face masks, many tourist business operators and workers in Krabi province are still worried about catching Covid-19 because there are people doing so everyday and the virus is also mutating, TV Channel 7 said yesterday (June 27). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264190-covid-fear-lingers-in-krabi-despite-face-mask-mandate-being-eased/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2022 Abhisit Doubts Prayut Could Efficiently Run The Country At All By Thai Newsroom Reporters Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Photo: INN News FORMER PREMIER ABHISIT Vejjajiva questioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s ability to run the country at all since he could not even find a few hours to spend responding to last week’s House interpellation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264191-abhisit-doubts-prayut-could-efficiently-run-the-country-at-all/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 World Sports News - Tuesday 28 June 2022 by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264193-world-sports-news-tuesday-28-june-2022-by-chili-radio/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Everyone Is Invited To The 24th Hua Hin Red Cross Fair by Editor A press conference has been held to formally announce the 24th Annual Red Cross Fair 2022, Dignitaries including the Hua Hin Mayor, Mr Nopporn Wutthikul, were eager to invite all members of the community to the event before taking to the streets of downtown in a fleet of tuk-tuks Hua Hin to spread the news. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264197-everyone-is-invited-to-the-24th-hua-hin-red-cross-fair/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday June 28 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264205-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-june-28-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 Immigration promise all staff on duty at Bangkok airport for long holiday weekends in July Daily News Thai Caption: Ready for the long weekends Head of Region 2 immigration Pol Maj-Gen Weeraphol Charoensiri told Daily News that he had instructed his deputies in charge of departures to make sure there was a full compliment of officers on duty at Suvarnabhumi airport for long holiday weekends in July. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264207-immigration-promise-all-staff-on-duty-at-bangkok-airport-for-long-holiday-weekends-in-july/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 Police corruption: Chief calls for investigation after claims that cops are selling the evidence - cars Picture: Thai Rath The provincial chief of the Nakhon Sri Thammarat police in southern Thailand has called for an investigation into activities at the Thung Song police station. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264208-police-corruption-chief-calls-for-investigation-after-claims-that-cops-are-selling-the-evidence-cars/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 Jomtien Beach: Large force assembles to prevent traders using beach, road and footpaths Picture: Daily News The Sattahip district chief mobilized a large force of officers on Na Jomtien beach yesterday evening to ensure that the sands, roads and footpaths on a 1 km stretch were free of traders. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264210-jomtien-beach-large-force-assembles-to-prevent-traders-using-beach-road-and-footpaths/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Malaria from monkeys – warning issued By Editor Warnings are being issued to keep away from southern and eastern Thailand forests after finding populations of monkeys suffering from malaria. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264212-malaria-from-monkeys-–-warning-issued/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Gambling arrests just "window dressing" ahead of the no confidence debate, says Chuwit Daily News Thai Caption: Just "window dressing" Firebrand former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit poured scorn on the government and Thai officials yesterday in a Facebook post. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264216-gambling-arrests-just-window-dressing-ahead-of-the-no-confidence-debate-says-chuwit/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Netizens call for justice in case of famous Thai in China whose dog died on an airplane Daily News Thai Caption: #callforjustice Daily News reported that netizens on the Chinese platform Weibo and on Thai Twitter were commenting in droves on the case of Mimi Lee, a Thai former member of the Rocket Girls 101 pop group who has become very popular in China, and her pet dog. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264219-netizens-call-for-justice-in-case-of-famous-thai-in-china-whose-dog-died-on-an-airplane/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Delivery rider in tears after apparent food hoax - but there's a happy ending Picture: Sanook A TikTok post by mymolly55, reported on by Sanook, featured a motorcycle food delivery guy in tears. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264222-delivery-rider-in-tears-after-apparent-food-hoax-but-theres-a-happy-ending/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 P5 child molested by child in P6 - 10,000 baht paid in compensation, school director "transferred" Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported along with other Thai media on an alarming case of the sexual molestation of a girl in primary 5 by a boy in primary 6. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264225-p5-child-molested-by-child-in-p6-10000-baht-paid-in-compensation-school-director-transferred/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 International headwinds offset Thai economy’s gains By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk Despite the fast-rising inflation driven largely by food and energy costs, some economic research houses have recently revised upward or at least maintained their economic growth projections for Thailand for the year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264228-international-headwinds-offset-thai-economy’s-gains/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 500 kilos of marijuana from Laos seized on border - no arrests - now what happens to the weed? Picture: Naew Na Thai media Naew Na reported that the QRF (Surasak Montree) military forces on the Laos - Thai border in Mukdahan in the NE got a tip about an impending delivery of marijuana on Sunday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264231-500-kilos-of-marijuana-from-laos-seized-on-border-no-arrests-now-what-happens-to-the-weed/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Lottery fever as "viper crawls into Thai man's Yaris" Naew Na continued their almost daily fascination about the appearance of snakes where they shouldn't be and the connection to the lottery. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264233-lottery-fever-as-viper-crawls-into-thai-mans-yaris/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 A full belly of delicious Thai curry for just 25 baht - project by TRA and PT begins in July Picture: Daily News The Thai Restaurant Association have agreed with PT gas stations to run stalls offering Thai curry to the public at just 25 baht a sitting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264235-a-full-belly-of-delicious-thai-curry-for-just-25-baht-project-by-tra-and-pt-begins-in-july/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Two Indian tourists nabbed attempting to smuggle wildlife in their luggage Two Indian tourists were held in custody yesterday (Monday) after officials of Thailand’s Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation found 109 live animals in their luggage at Suvarnabhumi international airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264236-two-indian-tourists-nabbed-attempting-to-smuggle-wildlife-in-their-luggage/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 What's that sound? Americans whooping in joy at the exchange rate! File photo for reference only If you're wondering why your American expat neighbors are whooping in joy it's only because of the exchange rate. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264238-whats-that-sound-americans-whooping-in-joy-at-the-exchange-rate/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 PM Office Marks 90th Anniversary by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister’s Office has marked its 90th anniversary with the prime minister providing moral support for office personnel and urging them to continue working for the public interest. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264241-pm-office-marks-90th-anniversary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 Anutin Diagnosed with COVID-19 after Overseas Trip BANGKOK, June 28 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Europe and had mild symptoms. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264243-anutin-diagnosed-with-covid-19-after-overseas-trip/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thais warned not to take cannabis or hemp products to some countries The Thai embassies in Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam have advised the Foreign Ministry to warn Thai people not to bring cannabis, hemp or their extracts when they visit these countries, as they may face heavy fines, jail or even death. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264244-thais-warned-not-to-take-cannabis-or-hemp-products-to-some-countries/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 UPDATE: Thai health minister catches COVID-19 after overseas trip despite 6 vaccine shots Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul tested positive for COVID-19, using a rapid antigen test, upon his return from abroad on Sunday, even though he has already received six doses of vaccine, with the last one being administered on June 13th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264243-anutin-diagnosed-with-covid-19-after-overseas-trip/?do=findComment&comment=17448076 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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