webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 How will life in Thailand change when the COVID state of emergency ends this month? By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Thailand will officially lift its COVID-19 emergency decree at the end of this month, paving the way for millions of people to return to normal life. Let’s check out all the changes this move will bring. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272873-how-will-life-in-thailand-change-when-the-covid-state-of-emergency-ends-this-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 US and Thailand seeking a way for Biden to attend APEC meeting US President Joe Biden speaks at the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York on September 21, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) US President Joe Biden understands the importance of APEC, and both Thailand and the US are coordinating to find a way for the President to attend the leader’s meeting in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272875-us-and-thailand-seeking-a-way-for-biden-to-attend-apec-meeting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Government to lose ฿6bn revenue per year if student loans are interest free (File) Deputy Government Spokesperson, Rachada Dhnadirek The government will lose about 6 billion baht in revenue per year if students with loans from the student loan program are exempted from paying interest and fines, in case of default, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272876-government-to-lose-฿6bn-revenue-per-year-if-student-loans-are-interest-free/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Myanmar Beauty Queen Says She’s Safe In Hands Of UN Officials By Kocha Olarn and Heather Chen, CNN A BEAUTY queen from Myanmar, who took refuge in Thailand after criticising her home country’s ruling military junta, has told CNN she is now “safe” in the hands of United Nations’ officials after facing threats of deportation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272877-myanmar-beauty-queen-says-she’s-safe-in-hands-of-un-officials/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Minister Warns Activists Not To Move On Prayut Verdict Day TNR Staff WITH THE Constitutional Court due to give its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight years in power maximumly provided by law next Friday September 30, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn urged activists to not make any moves on that day, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272878-minister-warns-activists-not-to-move-on-prayut-verdict-day/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Gigantic Roadside Signs Featuring Prawit, His Party’s Logo Yet To Be Removed: Chonlanan By Thai Newsroom Reporters IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN whether colossal vote-wooing signs spotted along the road in some provinces ostensibly featuring caretaker Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan will ever be removed at any time from now, commented Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew Saturday (Sept. 24). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272879-gigantic-roadside-signs-featuring-prawit-his-party’s-logo-yet-to-be-removed-chonlanan/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Super Typhoon Noru Bringing Torrential Rain With Bangkok Not Spared By Matichon and Reuters published by CNA WITH Typhoon Noru (Karding) having turned into a super typhoon since last evening as it heads for the Philippines, the Thai Meteorological Department warned it will bring heavy to very heavy rain with strong winds during Sept. 28-30, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272881-super-typhoon-noru-bringing-torrential-rain-with-bangkok-not-spared/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Opposition parties lose majority support since June although Paetongtarn Shinawatra still leads by Joseph O' Connor A National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) opinion poll published on Sunday, September 25th still shows the daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as the most popular choice for prime minister after the next General Election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272882-opposition-parties-lose-majority-support-since-june-although-paetongtarn-shinawatra-still-leads/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Number of psychiatric patients suffering from marijuana use appears to be increasing after decriminalization, Thai psychiatric hospital reports By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Prachachat Nakhon Sawan – The Nakhon Sawan Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital revealed on Friday, September 23rd, that an increasing number of psychiatric patients had been admitted due to recreational cannabis use after the plant was decriminalized in Thailand on June 9th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272883-number-of-psychiatric-patients-suffering-from-marijuana-use-appears-to-be-increasing-after-decriminalization-thai-psychiatric-hospital-reports/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 “Fight Club” on Pattaya Beach draws attention from tourists By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A fight club on Pattaya Beach last night drew plenty of attention from tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272884-“fight-club”-on-pattaya-beach-draws-attention-from-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Omicron Booster and Pandemic-weary Thailand Article by Silada Rojratanakiat Everything appears to be calm on the Covid front in Thailand. Even though the virus is still spreading, the number of weekly cases has dropped below 10,000, and the number of deaths last week was less than 100. Furthermore, the Thai Public Health Ministry has already declared that Covid-19 will be downgraded from a dangerous communicable disease to "communicable under surveillance" beginning October 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272886-omicron-booster-and-pandemic-weary-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Thailand Reiterates Importance of Reforming Global Health Architecture by Natthaphon Sangpolsit NEW YORK (NNT) - Thailand has reiterated the importance of reforming the Global Health Architecture at the COVID-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) for Enhanced Partnership Ministerial Meeting in New York. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272887-thailand-reiterates-importance-of-reforming-global-health-architecture/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Investigation Finds No Dangerous Contaminants From Factory Chemical Leak Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have conducted an investigation into a chemical leak incident at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province to determine its impact on the environment. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) said no dangerous contaminants were detected in the air or soil around the incident site. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272888-investigation-finds-no-dangerous-contaminants-from-factory-chemical-leak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Rakesh Saxena and the Thai banking scandal that triggered Asia’s financial crisis By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk Once known as a “financial wizard”, Indian-born Rakesh Saxena now faces decades in jail for a Thai banking scandal that triggered the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272889-rakesh-saxena-and-the-thai-banking-scandal-that-triggered-asia’s-financial-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Near-extinct crab species found in Wang Pong-Chon Daen reserve area Image Credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced the discovery of a second near-extinct species of freshwater crab, officially named “Indochinamon Bhumibol” in the Wang Pong-Chon Daen no-hunting area in the northern province of Phetchabun. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272890-near-extinct-crab-species-found-in-wang-pong-chon-daen-reserve-area/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Phuket Governor says the island is prepared to protect tourists and ensure their safety during this upcoming high season By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket is ready to ensure tourist’s safety even as the island welcomes more tourists in this upcoming high season during the next few months. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272891-phuket-governor-says-the-island-is-prepared-to-protect-tourists-and-ensure-their-safety-during-this-upcoming-high-season/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 World Sports News - Monday 26 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272894-world-sports-news-monday-26-september-by-chili-radio/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday September 26 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272896-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-september-26-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thai snooker ace Mink wins world mixed doubles title with Australian Neil Robertson Thai female world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai added the world mixed doubles title earlier today when she won in Milton Keynes, England, with Australian Neil Robertson. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272897-thai-snooker-ace-mink-wins-world-mixed-doubles-title-with-australian-neil-robertson/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 70-year-old Australian man allegedly punched in the face by tourist after trying to stop a fight in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 70-year-old Australian man was allegedly punched in the face by an intoxicated tourist after trying to stop him from fighting with a motorcycle taxi rider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272903-70-year-old-australian-man-allegedly-punched-in-the-face-by-tourist-after-trying-to-stop-a-fight-in-pattaya/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thai Baht continues to weaken below 37.60 Baht/US$ as market awaits outcome of MPC to raise rates By Narudon Daisachulshu The Thai Baht continued its dip as the new week starts and Kasikorn Research Center has come out to say that it expects the Thai currency to slide to as low as 37.80 Baht to the US$ during the course of this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272906-thai-baht-continues-to-weaken-below-3760-bahtus-as-market-awaits-outcome-of-mpc-to-raise-rates/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thai teen Atthaya edges Kang for LPGA NW Arkansas trophy Atthaya Thitikul holds her trophy after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Rogers, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) Thailand’s golfer Atthaya Thitikul rolled in a birdie putt at the second playoff hole on Sunday to edge Danielle Kang and capture her second LPGA title at the NW Arkansas Championship. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272911-thai-teen-atthaya-edges-kang-for-lpga-nw-arkansas-trophy/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Pattaya City Council urges Mayor to broaden legal operating zone for nightlife venues By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya —The Pattaya City Council urged the mayor to broaden the legal operating zone for nightlife venues to include those outside the zone in order to cope with new possible legal opening hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272915-pattaya-city-council-urges-mayor-to-broaden-legal-operating-zone-for-nightlife-venues/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Tim Newton Today - Sep 26: Bangkok open til midnight, moving the capital, US President a no-show at APEC Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272916-tim-newton-today-sep-26-bangkok-open-til-midnight-moving-the-capital-us-president-a-no-show-at-apec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Pattaya mayor announces set prices and legal selling hours for beach services By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches announced set prices and legal selling hours for beach services. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272917-pattaya-mayor-announces-set-prices-and-legal-selling-hours-for-beach-services/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Officials inspect Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of possible reopening By Online Reporter File photo Officials have inspected the Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of its possible full reopening next month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272918-officials-inspect-singkhorn-border-checkpoint-ahead-of-possible-reopening/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Three foreign tourists rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Patong Lifeguard Patong – Three female foreign tourists have been rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach at night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272920-three-foreign-tourists-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-a-rip-current-near-patong-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Phuket Governor orders continued monitoring after tremor felt from earthquake on Sumatra Island By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Governor has ordered close monitoring after earthquakes were reported on Sumatra Island with tremors felt in Phuket but no damages were reported. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272921-phuket-governor-orders-continued-monitoring-after-tremor-felt-from-earthquake-on-sumatra-island/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Vegetarian Festival Starts in Bangkok’s Chinatown BANGKOK, Sept 26 (TNA) – The vegetarian festival started at the old Yaowarat market as most consumers understood the rising prices of vegetarian foods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272923-vegetarian-festival-starts-in-bangkok’s-chinatown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Pound slumps to all-time low against dollar By Monica Miller & Peter Hoskins The pound has fallen to a record low against the dollar as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272925-pound-slumps-to-all-time-low-against-dollar/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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