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Thai Health Authorities Speed up COVID-19 Vaccination of Target Groups BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is speeding up its COVID-19 vaccination drive for target groups, especially senior citizens, to reduce the death rate. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226924-thai-health-authorities-speed-up-covid-19-vaccination-of-target-groups/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is speeding up its COVID-19 vaccination drive for target groups, especially senior citizens, to reduce the death rate. Department of Disease Control (DDC) deputy director-general Dr Sophon Iamsirsithavorn said the department wants to vaccinate 70% of the elderly population in the “red dark” zones and 50% elsewhere, to cut the number of deaths by half. According to the Mor Prom app, fewer than 50%, or only 3.668 million seniors nationwide have received the vaccine. He said an aggressive vaccination campaign for the elderly is ongoing, with 20.28 million doses administered, adding that there is clear evidence that vaccination can reduce death and serious illness among seniors. Dr Sophon pointed out that even one dose of AstraZeneca vaccine could prevent loss of life. The DDC would like to invite all senior citizens to get the vaccine as soon as possible, to reduce their chances of dying if infected. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 Infection Rate in Bangkok Is Decreasing BANGKOK (NNT) - The Rural Doctors Society reports that COVID-19 infection rates in Bangkok have fallen over the past four days. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226923-covid-19-infection-rate-in-bangkok-is-decreasing/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Rural Doctors Society reports that COVID-19 infection rates in Bangkok have fallen over the past four days. According to a study by rural doctors, 7,227 people were found to be infected among 69,115 people tested. This third update on their study produced a figure of 10.5%, less than the previous update at 16.1%. The Rural Doctors Society chairman Supat Hasuwannakit said 20 teams had found more than 7,000 people tested positive, from 51,000 people tested in crowded communities in Bangkok, after two rounds of mass testing last month. The active case finding has a target to test 250,000 people between 4 - 10 August, as well as provide COVID-19 vaccines to the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Those who test positive will be undergo RT-PCR tests to confirm the result. They will later receive green chiretta or favipiravir and be treated in home isolation. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thai Industrial Estate Authority’s Revenue Increases 138% during First Nine Months BANGKOK (NNT) - The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has revealed that its revenue, during the first nine months of fiscal 2021, increased by 138% year-on-year to 130 billion baht due to more investment in industrial estates, especially in technology to improve factory operations. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226922-thai-industrial-estate-authority’s-revenue-increases-138-during-first-nine-months/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has revealed that its revenue, during the first nine months of fiscal 2021, increased by 138% year-on-year to 130 billion baht due to more investment in industrial estates, especially in technology to improve factory operations. IEAT Governor Veeris Ammarapala said industrial estates located in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) played a key role in driving investment and drawing investors. He said the IEAT expects investment to grow in the last fiscal quarter of this year as a result of the state’s mass vaccination program and the global economic recovery. However, total land sales in IEAT estates decreased by 49.6% year-on-year to 148.32 hectares, down from 294.24 hectares, mainly because foreign investors cannot not travel to Thailand to sign land purchase contracts. According to the IEAT, China invested the most in industrial estates (15.2%), followed by Japan (12.1%) and Singapore, South Korea and the US (9.09%). There are 4,944 factories in IEAT’s industrial estates, employing 815,942 workers. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Gadgets that have become vital in the COVID-19 era (Photo by Madaree Tohlala / AFP) Ever since the arrival of COVID-19 early last year, people have been taking precautions to protect themselves. Facemasks and alcohol sanitizing gel have become indispensable parts of our everyday lives. Yet, Thailand’s daily caseload of infections and fatalities has soared in recent months, compelling people to look for more ways to protect themselves. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226921-gadgets-that-have-become-vital-in-the-covid-19-era/

(Photo by Madaree Tohlala / AFP) Ever since the arrival of COVID-19 early last year, people have been taking precautions to protect themselves. Facemasks and alcohol sanitizing gel have become indispensable parts of our everyday lives. Yet, Thailand’s daily caseload of infections and fatalities has soared in recent months, compelling people to look for more ways to protect themselves. Thermometers, pulse oximeters, and oxygen concentrators have been flying off the shelves, so people, even those who don’t test positive, can keep track of their health. Thermometer While most Thais are familiar with the thermometer, not many kept one at home before the COVID-19 crisis. Most people were happy to check their or other’s temperature by placing a hand on the forehead, and if their symptoms worsened, they could always have their temperature checked and get treated at a nearby hospital. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gadgets-that-have-become-vital-in-the-covid-19-era/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court asked to lift COVID-19 vaccine import restrictions The Thai Mai Thon (Impatient Thais) political group lodged a petition with the Central Administrative Court today (Monday) asking it to hold an emergency hearing on COVID-19 vaccine procurement restrictions and to allow the private sector and local administration organizations to import alternative vaccines for use in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226920-thailand’s-central-administrative-court-asked-to-lift-covid-19-vaccine-import-restrictions/

The Thai Mai Thon (Impatient Thais) political group lodged a petition with the Central Administrative Court today (Monday) asking it to hold an emergency hearing on COVID-19 vaccine procurement restrictions and to allow the private sector and local administration organizations to import alternative vaccines for use in Thailand. Led by Dr. Kamonpan Chivapansri and Suradet Namjampa, the group accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit and Dr. Vitoon Danvibul, director of the Government Pharmaceutical Organization, of failure in vaccine management, resulting in shortages and suffering. The group asked the court to issue an injunction to lift the state monopoly on the import of COVID-19 vaccines and to allow the private sector and local administration organizations to import them, citing the cases of Cambodia and Taiwan. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-central-administrative-court-asked-to-lift-covid-19-vaccine-import-restrictions/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

With positive antigen test COVID-19 patients can enter home isolation immediately A volunteer from the Zendai organization checks the blood oxygen levels of a woman in home isolation in a Covid-19 stricken community in Nong Chok district in the outskirts of Bangkok on July 26, 2021, as hospital beds for infected patients remain scarce across the nation. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP People who test positive for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test can now be immediately admitted for care under the home isolation program, said CCSA Assistant Spokeswoman Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan today (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226919-with-positive-antigen-test-covid-19-patients-can-enter-home-isolation-immediately/

A volunteer from the Zendai organization checks the blood oxygen levels of a woman in home isolation in a Covid-19 stricken community in Nong Chok district in the outskirts of Bangkok on July 26, 2021, as hospital beds for infected patients remain scarce across the nation. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP People who test positive for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test can now be immediately admitted for care under the home isolation program, said CCSA Assistant Spokeswoman Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan today (Monday). She disclosed that about 40% of people who went for RT-PCR tests at hospitals in Bangkok have been found to be infected with COVID-19 and similar tests conducted at hospitals in the provinces show a 25% infection rate, whereas antigen tests in hospitals show about a 14% infection rate. While people testing positive with an antigen test kit (ATK) can enter and receive care under home isolation immediately, Dr. Apisamai said that entering community isolation will have to wait until the infection is confirmed by an RT-PCR test. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/with-positive-antigen-test-covid-19-patients-can-enter-home-isolation-immediately/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Electricity outage to affect Patong The areas to be affected. Image: PEA PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong on Wednesday (Aug 11) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226918-electricity-outage-to-affect-patong/

The areas to be affected. Image: PEA PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong on Wednesday (Aug 11) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables. The areas to be affected by the power outage, from 9am to 5pm, are along Phra Metta Rd, from the intersection to Phra Baramee Rd to the intersection near Patong Hospital, and along Soi Ratchapathanuson, from Patong Municipality Kindergarten 1 to Mae’s home apartment. In its announcement, the PEA apologised for any inconvenience caused while the work is carried out. Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/electricity-outage-to-affect-patong-80984.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Mobile Commerce Bus service to help local communities Photo: NNT PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Commerce has launched a scheme whereby a series of mobile buses will visit over 120 areas across the island to sell household necessities and consumer products at reduced prices. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226917-mobile-commerce-bus-service-to-help-local-communities/

Photo: NNT PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Commerce has launched a scheme whereby a series of mobile buses will visit over 120 areas across the island to sell household necessities and consumer products at reduced prices. The scheme, the Mobile Commerce Bus service, launched this morning (Aug 9) in front of Provincial Hall and was presided over by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and Phuket Commerce Office Chief Premmanee Subchokchai. “In line with the policy of the Ministry of Commerce, the mobile bus project will sell products at specially reduced prices to help boost the grassroot economy while reducing the need for people to have to go shopping,” Ms Premmanee said. Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/mobile-commerce-bus-service-to-help-local-communities-80987.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-08-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Individuals wanting to be inoculated with the COVID-19 jabs set up camp along sidewalks and streets as the line stretches from the SM Manila vaccination site to almost at the Quinta Market in Quiapo, Manila on Thursday midnight, Aug. 5, 2021. (The STAR/Miguel de Guzman) The Department of Health denied swirling reports about the COVID-19 jab requirement for work and financial aid as false information. Some local government units have also issued the same advisories after seeing an overcrowding at vaccination sites in several cities in Metro Manila and in Antipolo, Rizal. “Hindi totoo na kapag hindi ka nabakunahan ay ibig-sabihin wala kang ayuda o hindi ka pwedeng magtrabaho. (cross emoji) Paalala sa ating lahat na huwag maniwala sa mga fake news. Iwasan natin ang pagkalat ng mga ito para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa (laptop and cellphone emojis),” DOH said on Augsut 5. Full Story: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2021/08/06/197750/doh-no-covid19-vaccine-no-work/ -- © Copyright Philstar 2021-08-06

Photo: Christian Emmer | Credit: emmer.com.ar Many Swedish residents in Thailand are in the vulnerable group and still they face great difficulties getting the Corona vaccine. Sven Arne Hedell, 71, is trying to get the Swedish authorities to send vaccines to Swedish people abroad. “We are paying full tax in Sweden, but we still don’t have any rights,” Sven says. Full Story: https://scandasia.com/slow-vaccine-roll-out-forcing-swedes-in-thailand-to-go-home/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2021-08-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew (centre) expressed his deepest condolences and vowed that Phuket officials would do their utmost to deliver justice. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning vowed to bring justice for the killing of Swiss tourist Nicole Sauvain-Weisskopf, whose body was found near the Ao Yon Waterfall on Phuket’s east coast yesterday afternoon. The body of Ms Sauvain-Weisskopf, 57, was found by a local resident yesterday. She is believed to have been raped and murdered. “I, Narong Woonciew, the Governor of Phuket Province, am really saddened by the passing of Ms Nicole Sauvain-Weisskopf, a Swiss national who came to Thailand as a tourist under the Phuket Sandbox programme on July 13, 2021,” Governor Narong said in English at the Phuket Sandbox Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Phuket Town this morning (Aug 6). Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-vows-to-bring-justice-to-swiss-tourist-murdered-80952.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-08-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Food supplies at markets and supermarkets are reducing amid partial closures and subsequent reduced production capacity at almost 100 food processing plants nationwide, following the spread of COVID-19 among their workers. Some items have reportedly run out, with certain shops and stalls forced to close. At a fresh market, in Bangkok’s Min Buri district, many fewer stalls were open than normal. For those which did open, for example a fresh chicken stall, supply was reduced to the point where it was not enough for its usual customers. “Prices have increased by 5-7 baht, especially now when the chicken meat is lacking. The suppliers barely deliver because they don’t have any. They may have closed. At first it was the lack of supply, but now they’re scared of the infections,” Salakjai Kaewprasert told Thai PBS. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/food-supply-reduced-amid-covid-spread-at-processing-plants/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

AP Photo On Friday, Thailand’s Civil Court issued an injunction to suspend Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s ban on dissemination of fake and distorted news and fearmongering, with a threat of Internet censorship if violations are found, saying such an order is unlawful and restrictive in terms of rights and freedoms. “Considering that Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (2005) (No.29) provides the Prime Minister no authorisation to suspend internet service provision, Article 2 of the regulation, authorising the suspension of internet service provision against the Internet Protocol address (IP Address), from which the user has disseminated the information, is not compatible with the Regulation and is contrary to the law,” reads the Civil Court’s press statement. “It is the view of the Court that, considering the existence of several legal instruments establishing the measures concerning illegal dissemination of information and the government’s capability to educate people, develop public understanding and examine false information, the suspension of the enforcement of such Regulation does not pose any obstacle to public administration in emergency situations and the public interest,” the Court added. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-civil-court-issues-injunction-against-pms-decree-banning-fake-news-with-censorship-threat/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Bangkok (NNT) - Thai Banks are to provide deposit protection on only 1 million THB, starting on Aug 11 onwards Thailand’s Deposit Protection Agency (DPA) says such protection will be offered from 11 August 2020 onwards, per individual account holder in one financial institute. The level of protection has been decreased from 5 million THB previously, to 1 million THB. DPA director Songphol Chevapanyaroj, said today the protection covers 82.07 million account holders, accounting for 98.03% of account holders of Thailand. The coverage includes individual and juristic depositors in 18 Thai commercial banks, 12 foreign bank branches, 2 finance companies and 3 credit foncier companies dealing only in the Thai baht currency. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Justice has urged all prisons to ramp up green chiretta production as an option in COVID-19 treatment, and to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases among inmates in two weeks. At a meeting with prison directors across the country, the Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsuthin urged all prisons to step up their own production of green chiretta to be used as a herbal remedy for COVID-19 cases among inmates. The meeting has acknowledged the shortage of the green chiretta supply from a local manufacturer Abhaibhubejhr, with only 10,000 bottles of green chiretta capsules delivered out of 100,000 bottles ordered, containing 6 million capsules, as the manufacturer also needs to supply the general public. Green chiretta has been promoted as a herbal alternative for COVID-19 treatment, due to its andrographolide substance that can help relieve symptoms. The Minister of Justice said today prisons need to rely more on their own green chiretta processing, with the plant to be sourced in national parks and prison-owned plantations. He suggested that prisons start preparing their own manufacturing line of the green chiretta product, and start learning how to dry, grind, and contain the green chiretta powder in capsules. The Department of Corrections has already placed an order for 8 million gelatin capsules to boost the prisons’ own green chiretta production. The Minister of Justice has urged the Department of Corrections to ensure strict health and safety measures at correctional facilities to prevent COVID-19 transmission, including proper sanitization and control of all items and food brought from outside into prisons. He also set a target for prisons to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases emerging among inmates, ove the next two weeks. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

A volunteer from the Zendai organization checks the blood oxygen levels of a woman in home isolation in a Covid-19 stricken community in Nong Chok district in the outskirts of Bangkok on July 26, 2021, as hospital beds for infected patients remain scarce across the nation. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Almost 100,000 people in Bangkok have entered home isolation, while 20% of the COVID-19 tests conducted in Bangkok, using Antigen Test Kits (ATK), have returned positive results, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Thursday). Home and community isolation programs are designed for infected people who are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms, as hospitals in Bangkok and many parts of the country are experiencing bed shortages. In Bangkok, there are currently 232 centres connecting patients in home isolation with medics to watch over them. 64 community isolation facilities have also been established and operated by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), with a combined capacity of 6,958 beds. 43% or 3,015 beds are already occupied, according to CCSA Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/almost-100000-enter-home-isolation-in-bangkok-20-infection-rate-in-atk-tests/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

A GrabFood delivery driver picks up orders of the limited edition K-pop band “BTS Meal” from a McDonald’s branch in Bangkok on July 16, 2021, as dine-in bans continue due to Covid-19 restrictions across the country. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Takeaway food in malls is only allowed at specified pickup locations according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), following confusion and complaints that delivery is the only option under newly imposed semi-lockdown measures. Either order food through delivery apps to be delivered or call the restaurant to order for collection. This means eateries in malls will organise an area in supermarkets for pick up and for waiting, with social distancing. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/takeaways-in-malls-allowed-only-by-phone-at-specified-pickup-locations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates