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Pattaya New Year Countdown to go ahead with spectacular fireworks

 

It seems that Pattaya authorities have changed their mind and will go ahead with the firework display at the New Year countdown celebration on December 31st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281674-pattaya-new-year-countdown-to-go-ahead-with-spectacular-fireworks/

Thai PM says New Year countdown and activities can go on but he himself will not celebrate it

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said today, December 26th, that government agencies and private companies are free to make their own decisions regarding the hosting of the New Year countdown and other related activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281676-thai-pm-says-new-year-countdown-and-activities-can-go-on-but-he-himself-will-not-celebrate-it/

Heat turned up over the Sukhothai naval tragedy with 19 thought to have perished and 10 missing
by Joseph O' Connor

 

The House of Representatives committee plans to call Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (right) in his capacity as Minister of Defence and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet (left)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281695-heat-turned-up-over-the-sukhothai-naval-tragedy-with-19-thought-to-have-perished-and-10-missing/

 

7 Airlines To Slash Airfares By Up To 20% From Jan. 2023
by TNR Staff

 

An airplane flying away from Phuket after taking off from the island’s airport. Photo:  [email protected] (CC BY 2.0)

 

THE Thai Airline Association said today (Dec. 26) that seven airlines are going to cut airfares by up to 20% from January 2023 after the government reduced the excise tax on jet fuel to only 20 satang per litre to stimulate tourism, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281696-7-airlines-to-slash-airfares-by-up-to-20-from-jan-2023/

 

Two Cambodians found with 1.1 tonnes of smuggled pork near border

 

 

Two Cambodian men were arrested near the Thai-Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province, after they smuggled about 1.1 tonnes of pork, worth about 137,000 baht, into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281697-two-cambodians-found-with-11-tonnes-of-smuggled-pork-near-border/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday December 27 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281710-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-december-27-2022/

 

AOT expects 2 million passengers to use its 6 airports from Dec 29-Jan 4, says it is ready to deal with surge in traffic

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Thailand’s key economic stimulus is likely to see a boost during this holiday season as the Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) says that the number of tourists could see a rise of nearly 170% year-on-year as Thailand’s tourism sector has seen a resurgence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281712-aot-expects-2-million-passengers-to-use-its-6-airports-from-dec-29-jan-4-says-it-is-ready-to-deal-with-surge-in-traffic/

NBTC’s reputation takes a beating in 2022 after allowing controversial True-Dtac merger

 

 

After months of prevarication, Thailand’s telecom regulator gave the green light in October for the merger of two major operators — True Corporation (True) and Total Access Communication (Dtac).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281715-nbtc’s-reputation-takes-a-beating-in-2022-after-allowing-controversial-true-dtac-merger/

 

Two die in a fire in Bangkok’s Samsen community Tuesday morning

 

Two people were killed in a fire which spread to four houses in Bangkok’s Dusit district early this morning (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281718-two-die-in-a-fire-in-bangkok’s-samsen-community-tuesday-morning/

 

Thailand's new year fireworks confusion, health condition of Thai princesses: Tim Newton Today - Dec 27

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281725-thailands-new-year-fireworks-confusion-health-condition-of-thai-princesses-tim-newton-today-dec-27/

 

For safety, downhill cycling banned in Doi Inthanon National Park

 

 

The Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai province has banned all cyclists from riding downhill, citing the slippery condition of the roads, which can easily lead to accidents and unnecessary death or injury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281727-for-safety-downhill-cycling-banned-in-doi-inthanon-national-park/

 

Space Technology Lab Opens

 

CHIANG RAI, Dec 27 (TNA) – A House committee on telecommunications and digital economy and society, the government and the private sector have opened the Space Technology Laboratory in this northernmost province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281729-space-technology-lab-opens/

 

More than 5M Chinese visitors expected in Thailand next year

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 27 (TNA) – The chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand expects more than 5 million Chinese people to visit Thailand next year as the Chinese government announced to lift its COVID-19 control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281731-more-than-5m-chinese-visitors-expected-in-thailand-next-year/

 

Body in mechanic’s jumpsuit found near island in Chumphon on Tuesday

 

 

A body was found drifting at sea, near Sak Island of Chumphon province, by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) this morning (Tuesday). A Fisheries Department boat has been sent to recover the remains, according to Vice Admiral Pichai Lorchusakul, commander of First Naval Area Command.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281734-body-in-mechanic’s-jumpsuit-found-near-island-in-chumphon-on-tuesday/

 

South Korea Reports First Death From ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’
By Korea Herald

 

Photo for representational purpose only. Credit: iStock and published by Tribune India

 

Seoul – South Korea reported its first case of infection from Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as “brain-eating amoeba,” health authorities said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281735-south-korea-reports-first-death-from-‘brain-eating-amoeba’/

 

UPDATE:

 

High Hopes For Chinese Tourist Arrivals As Restrictions End

 

 
China will scrap quarantine measures for overseas arrivals starting January 8, in what is seen as a gamechanger for Thailand’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281731-more-than-5m-chinese-visitors-expected-in-thailand-next-year/?do=findComment&comment=17809181

 

Thailand to Help Support Ghana Rice Development

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Ghana will work hand-in-hand to improve the quality of rice strains through technology and innovation, following pledges to support each other’s agricultural industries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281741-thailand-to-help-support-ghana-rice-development/

 

Bangkok Makes CNN’s Top 10 List for Best Places to Celebrate New Year
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - CNN has ranked Bangkok as one of the top 10 locations to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year, as the city’s resurgence after the pandemic places it among the world’s most popular destinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281743-bangkok-makes-cnn’s-top-10-list-for-best-places-to-celebrate-new-year/

 

Thai domestic airlines to offer fare discounts after New Year

 

 

The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) has responded to the government’s call for air fare reductions by agreeing to launch promotional campaigns, offering domestic air fare discounts of up to 20% from January.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281757-thai-domestic-airlines-to-offer-fare-discounts-after-new-year/

 

Thai soccer assoc. may be fined ฿1m over flare incident during Monday’s match

 

 

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) may be fined over a million baht, after fans of the Thai national football team set off flares during the ASEAN Cup match against the Philippines at the Thammasat University Rangsit Campus stadium on Monday at southern end of the stadium.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281758-thai-soccer-assoc-may-be-fined-฿1m-over-flare-incident-during-monday’s-match/

 

Thailand Leads Asia-Pacific in Digital Payment Methods

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai consumers lead all others in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to using digital payment methods, according to a survey by MasterCard, which also found that the region is the most enthusiastic when it comes to cashless transactions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281760-thailand-leads-asia-pacific-in-digital-payment-methods/

 

PM Urges Caution Ahead of New Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has advised the public to exercise caution during New Year’s celebrations out of respect for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who has been hospitalized due to a heart condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281761-pm-urges-caution-ahead-of-new-year/

 

New Year Exodus Begins

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 27 (TNA) – People are either returning to their home provinces or starting to go on vacation during the New Year holiday as traffic is increasing on the Asian Highway in Chai Nat province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281762-new-year-exodus-begins/

 

China ditches Covid quarantine requirement for arriving travellers

 

Flickr/Sunset Noir

 

From January 8, China will no longer require inbound travellers to carry out 5 days’ mandatory quarantine at a government facility, followed by 3 days’ home isolation. The change is a major step forward in relaxing the strict curbs the country has had at its borders for nearly 3 years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281763-china-ditches-covid-quarantine-requirement-for-arriving-travellers/

 

Cabbie fined ฿3k, driving license suspended for overcharging passenger

 

 

A Bangkok taxi-driver has been fined 3,000 baht and has had his driving license suspended for 90 days by the Land Transport Department for overcharging a passenger by 299 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281764-cabbie-fined-฿3k-driving-license-suspended-for-overcharging-passenger/

 

BMA Issues April Deadline for MRTA Road Resurfacing

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set the month of April as the deadline for the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the contractors of the Orange, Pink and Yellow lines, and other parties to restore road surfaces near construction sites.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281766-bma-issues-april-deadline-for-mrta-road-resurfacing/

 

Frost Appears at 4 Degrees Celsius on Doi Inthanon

 

 

CHIANG MAI, Dec 27 (TNA) – Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai province frosted over this morning when the mercury dropped to 4 degrees Celsius. Simultaneously tourists packed the Kew Mae Pan viewpoint on the mountain.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281767-frost-appears-at-4-degrees-celsius-on-doi-inthanon/

 

Roads set to be closed during Pattaya New Year Countdown

 

 

The following routes in Pattaya will be closed for traffic between December 29th to the 31st to facilitate the New Year Countdown events in the city.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281768-roads-set-to-be-closed-during-pattaya-new-year-countdown/

 

Phuket’s Russian Revolution 2022

 

PHOTO: Russian tourists enjoying Phuket's beach

 

Phuket is busy again, for the first time since April 2020 when the government closed off the airports and passenger arrivals into Thailand, because of the Covid pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281769-phuket’s-russian-revolution-2022/

 

Anutin confident Bhumjaithai will form next coalition

 

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared Tuesday that his Bhumjaithai Party will play a key role in forming the next post-election government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281784-anutin-confident-bhumjaithai-will-form-next-coalition/