Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Popular Post Share Posted January 8 Covid chaos descends again on Thailand’s foreign tourism sector amid cancellations and complaints by Joseph O' Connor Last Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced new restrictions on incoming tourists to Thailand in response to the reopening of the Chinese market. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282911-covid-chaos-descends-again-on-thailand’s-foreign-tourism-sector-amid-cancellations-and-complaints/ 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8 Thai ministers to welcome first group of Chinese tourists on Monday Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob and Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn will be at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Monday to welcome the first group of Chinese tourists to visit Thailand post COVID pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282913-thai-ministers-to-welcome-first-group-of-chinese-tourists-on-monday/ 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8 Will Chinese arrivals overwhelm Thailand’s healthcare sector? While several countries have imposed stringent COVID-control measures on travellers from China, Thailand has decided to welcome them with open arms despite concerns about its healthcare sector being overwhelmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282914-will-chinese-arrivals-overwhelm-thailand’s-healthcare-sector/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains unconscious and under treatment in hospital Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has been and remains unconscious, and doctors are still treating her with medications. She is also on a life support system, to support the function of her heart, lungs and kidneys, and to enable close monitoring of her condition, the Bureau of the Royal Household said on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282915-princess-bajrakitiyabha-remains-unconscious-and-under-treatment-in-hospital/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Free COVID-19 vaccinations stepped up ahead of increased foreign arrivals [FILE] A health worker administers the CoronaVac vaccine, at a makeshift clinic in Bang Khae Market, after hundreds of residents in the district tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Bangkok on March 17, 2021. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Due to an anticipated increase in foreign arrivals, Chinese tourists in particular, everyone, especially the those over 60, people with chronic diseases, pregnant women, those who weigh over 90kg, small children and those who have not been vaccinated, have been urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or to get booster shots. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282916-free-covid-19-vaccinations-stepped-up-ahead-of-increased-foreign-arrivals/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Probe sought into sex scandal allegedly involving former deputy prime minister A Pheu Thai MP has demanded that party leader, Chonlanan Srikaew, investigate an allegation by a lawyer that a former deputy prime minister in the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had an extra-marital affair with the wife of another man. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282917-probe-sought-into-sex-scandal-allegedly-involving-former-deputy-prime-minister/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Gunman Surrenders for Murdering British Ex-pat in Pattaya Area, Blames Road Rage By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya, Banglamung – A 32-year-old gunman has surrendered to police after murdering a British Ex-pat in the Pattaya area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282918-gunman-surrenders-for-murdering-british-ex-pat-in-pattaya-area-blames-road-rage/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Pattaya Police Chief Addresses Viral Brawl on Walking Street in Front of Indian Restaurant and Mujra Club By Adam Judd Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282919-pattaya-police-chief-addresses-viral-brawl-on-walking-street-in-front-of-indian-restaurant-and-mujra-club/ Pattaya, Thailand-The Pattaya Police Chief addressed a viral brawl that was captured on video and widely shared on social media last week. Full story: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Bangkok’s New Rail Service Terminal In Operation From Jan 19th By Editor The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has officially announced the relocation – effective from 19th January, 2023, of 52 long-distance, rapid, and express train services from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282920-bangkok’s-new-rail-service-terminal-in-operation-from-jan-19th/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 New Road Enforcement Takes Effect January 9 by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - A new point system for motorists goes into effect on January 9, but police say they will prioritize encouraging awareness for the general public to understand these regulations before they are fully enforced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282921-new-road-enforcement-takes-effect-january-9/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Cyber Protection Stepped Up for Government-run Websites by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Cybersecurity officials will step up protections for government-run websites, which have become the targets of recent digital attacks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282922-cyber-protection-stepped-up-for-government-run-websites/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Thailand Ties With Italy in Top 10 Places to Retire Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Annual Global Retirement Index has listed Thailand as the world’s 9th most affordable place to live for expat retirees. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282923-thailand-ties-with-italy-in-top-10-places-to-retire/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8 Return of Chinese Tourists Brings Great Delight to Businesses in Koh Samui By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Naewna Koh Samui, Surat Thani province — Business operators in Koh Samui responded positively to the imminent return of Chinese visitors regardless of concerns about the coronavirus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282924-return-of-chinese-tourists-brings-great-delight-to-businesses-in-koh-samui/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8 President of Thai Tourism Marketing Association Opposed to New Vaccine Requirements for Tourists, Meetings Scheduled with PM By Adam Judd Voices in the tourism industry continue to speak up against new regulations in Thailand taking effect tomorrow, January 9th, requiring foreign tourists to show proof of being vaccinated against Covid-19 before flying into the Kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282925-president-of-thai-tourism-marketing-association-opposed-to-new-vaccine-requirements-for-tourists-meetings-scheduled-with-pm/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Pheu Thai Never Planned To Bring Thaksin Back Home: Chonlanan By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew. Photo: Thai Rath PHEU THAI LEADER Chonlanan Srikaew today (Jan.8) categorically denied the largest opposition party’s rank and file had ever planned to bring former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra back home on condition that they become government after the next general election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282926-pheu-thai-never-planned-to-bring-thaksin-back-home-chonlanan/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 British Tourist with Possible Mental Health Issue Assisted by Pattaya Officials After Jumping Off Bali Hai Pier By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A British man who was suspected to have mental illness suddenly jumped off Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya and swam away from rescuers, resisting aid, on Saturday, January 7th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282927-british-tourist-with-possible-mental-health-issue-assisted-by-pattaya-officials-after-jumping-off-bali-hai-pier/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday January 9 2023 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282933-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-january-9-2023/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Holiday Gone Wrong: British man claims he was tortured in Thailand Jail FP Staff The unsuspecting Southampton man lost almost everything in the incident, including four teeth, according to images obtained by a Newspaper, which tell a dramatic story Representational Image. News 18 London: A British National was mercilessly beaten and tortured by police in a Thai jail while incarcerated abroad. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282936-holiday-gone-wrong-british-man-claims-he-was-tortured-in-thailand-jail/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 More changes to Thailand arrival procedures, tiger on the loose : Tim Newton Today - Jan 9 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282940-more-changes-to-thailand-arrival-procedures-tiger-on-the-loose-tim-newton-today-jan-9/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Video: Bentley driver "appeared drunk" after early morning expressway smash in Bangkok - four injured video screenshot Thai Rath carried several reports after a Bentley being driven by a wealthy tycoon was caught on dashcam video racing on the left on Bangkok's expressway. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282942-video-bentley-driver-appeared-drunk-after-early-morning-expressway-smash-in-bangkok-four-injured/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Two Russian tourists robbed of thousands of dollars from same Pattaya hotel Daily News Thai Caption: He was robbed Police in Pattaya are investigating two incidents of theft from safes in guests rooms. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282944-two-russian-tourists-robbed-of-thousands-of-dollars-from-same-pattaya-hotel/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 9 Drunk foreigners in frame for destroying Bangkok buffalo art - Brit refuses to pay up or say sorry Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a Facebook post by the chief of the Thai cultural affairs department Dr Apinan Posyananda. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282946-drunk-foreigners-in-frame-for-destroying-bangkok-buffalo-art-brit-refuses-to-pay-up-or-say-sorry/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Thailand ranked 1st in ASEAN in Sustainable Development Report Thailand has been ranked first in ASEAN in the latest Sustainable Development Report by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282949-thailand-ranked-1st-in-asean-in-sustainable-development-report/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Bangkok Electric Boat Service Comes Under BMA Review by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Khlong Saen Saeb electric boat service, which was launched by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) as an alternative transportation option for bus commuters to avoid rush hour traffic, is being reconsidered due to low passenger numbers and high operational costs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282950-bangkok-electric-boat-service-comes-under-bma-review/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Thai man pumps seven shots into wife - escapes on Big Bike and crashes breaking arm and leg, easy arrest Daily News Thai Caption: Seven shots fired in jealous rage Daily News reported on a serious incident of jealous rage within a family in Sisaket, NE Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282952-thai-man-pumps-seven-shots-into-wife-escapes-on-big-bike-and-crashes-breaking-arm-and-leg-easy-arrest/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 NACC Asks SRT to Clarify Bang Sue Station Contract by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is conducting an inquiry into the 33-million-baht contract for the redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station’s nameplate and logo by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282953-nacc-asks-srt-to-clarify-bang-sue-station-contract/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 9 Thailand and Sri Lanka to Hold New Round of FTA Negotiations by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Sri Lanka are resuming talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) this week in Colombo. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282954-thailand-and-sri-lanka-to-hold-new-round-of-fta-negotiations/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Fears grow as Romanian diver missing off Phuket - anchor developed a problem Daily News Thai Caption: Search intensifies Daily News reported that a Romanian man named as Sebastian S., 46, was missing after he dived under his boat to check on a faulty anchor. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282955-fears-grow-as-romanian-diver-missing-off-phuket-anchor-developed-a-problem/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Bangkok Residents Warned of PM2.5 Surge BANGKOK, Jan 9 (TNA) – The Department of Pollution Control warns people in Bangkok and surrounding provinces to brace for higher levels of hazardous particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) as stagnant air will intensify tomorrow. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282957-bangkok-residents-warned-of-pm25-surge/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact 183082 Posted January 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 9 AOT act after "Group Tour" chaos at Suvarnabhumi Airport Siam Rath reported that the Airports Authority of Thailand at Suvarnabhumi airport reacted after chaos among group tours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282961-aot-act-after-group-tour-chaos-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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