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MOSCOW, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Russia will lift its COVID-19 ban on flights to countries including Tunisia, Thailand, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Iran, Slovenia, and Oman from Nov. 9, the government coronavirus task force said on Thursday. https://news.trust.org/item/20211014101359-grrxv/

Dark Red Zone will be reduced from 29 to only 23 provinces from 16th October #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448565653930012678

If they’re going to limit tourists/returning expats to only 15 provinces, then to control this, I think they will just do like the Phuket Sandbox. Meaning you must pre-book SHA hotels in approved provinces for the first 7 days to stop you going elsewhere. Including your own home. https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1448562329788973056

Ranking of 10 provinces with highest #COVID19 transmission, as of 14 October 2021 https://twitter.com/prdthailand/status/1448555886415282184

National Vaccination Rollout: DAY 123: 911,677 DAY 124: 1,010,072 DAY 125: 230,852 <— Sat DAY 126: 688,481 <— Sun DAY 127: 805,146 DAY 128: 962,558 DAY 129: 583,994 TOTAL: 62,579,803 doses since 28 February https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448545545140637696

I’m pretty sure this so-called list of low risk countries is really going to be a list of countries that send the most tourists to #Thailand. Particularly if the TAT has anything to do with compiling it. And I have the feeling they will release the list on 31 October https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1448550040075530242

Furthermore, the initial list of countries whose fully vaccinated arrivals can skip quarantine has NOT been finalized at today’s @oc_ccsa @prayutofficial said in a TV address on Monday, that it’d “10, incl. China, UK, US, Germany and Singapore”. https://twitter.com/SaksithCNA/status/1448541395623432192

Video by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the new Thailand Pass and the vaccination certification process that starts from 1st November [2/2] #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448540870827855873

#UPDATE: The nightly curfew will be shortened in “dark red #COVID19 zones” (incl. Bangkok) starting Saturday Oct 16 @oc_ccsa announces. It’ll run now from 11pm to 3am. Businesses can also now close later for the day accordingly. https://twitter.com/SaksithCNA/status/1448539488485974017

All merchants at Khlong Ong Ang Walking Street will undergo a Covid-19 rapid antigen test on Thursday as the street is to be reopened for tourists this weekend. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40007507

The Prime Minister announced after the CCSA meeting that the country will continue with the plan to open the country on 1st November. He said they discussed measures to accept foreign tourists and considered the list of countries. Full details are expected soon. https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448526567924064261

GOV’T CONFIDENT ON NOV. 1 REOPENING FOR VACCINATED TOURISTS BANGKOK — Key government officials said the lifting of quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers from “low-risk countries” will definitely go ahead on Nov. 1, as announced by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier this week. Minister of Tourism and Sports Pipat Ratchakitprakan told the media he believes visitors will be arriving in droves as soon as the new measure becomes effective on Nov. 1. He also urged businesses and the authorities to prepare for the large number of travelers who will be visiting Thailand. Pipat said that Thailand has always been a popular winter destination with tourists from colder Western and Northern countries, who like to escape to the sunny beaches of Thailand and enjoy a warm winter. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2021/10/14/govt-confident-on-nov-1-reopening-for-vaccinated-tourists/

The CCSA meeting has given the green light to reduce curfew time to 11pm-3am to help the people and prepare for the re-opening of the country, effective 16th October ด่วน!"ศบค."ไฟเขียวลดเคอร์ฟิว 5 ทุ่มถึงตี 3 มีผล 16 ต.ค.นี้ https://nationtv.tv/news/378846169 #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448524550015053825

AstraZeneca released a press release on Thursday saying the Thai-produced version has been approved by the WHO. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1448522625681035274

US presently discussing when to send more vaccines to Thailand: Don The Foreign Ministry said it would know by the end of October when the US will dispatch the latest consignment of vaccines, which may not be Pfizer. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40007504

Sorry Brian, replaced that link as it was already in the main news section. Other link, same details as above.

#MFAThai’s weekly press briefing this morning touched on #Thailand’s reopening from 1 November and the Thailand Pass system. More information to follow at the #CCSA press briefing today. https://twitter.com/Diplographer/status/1448515546887049216

Moderna, Racing for Profits, Keeps Covid Vaccine Out of Reach of Poor Some poorer countries are paying more and waiting longer for the company’s vaccine than the wealthy — if they have access at all. Thailand and Colombia are paying a premium. Botswana’s doses are late. Tunisia couldn’t get in touch with Moderna. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/09/business/moderna-covid-vaccine.html

Anutin Visits Far South to Solve COVID BANGKOK, Oct 14 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was scheduled to visit four southern border provinces to discuss efforts to contain fast COVID-19 outbreaks in the region. Natchanon Srikorkuea, deputy spokesman of Mr Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party, said Mr. Anutin would visit Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces on Oct 14-15 to discuss solutions, lay down policies and inspect COVID-19 outbreaks. He will also go to vaccination centers and met local administrators, health volunteers and people. https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-803076

#WHO says it may be ‘last chance’ to find #COVID origins https://thaip.bs/ZNuh2rm

UPDATE: 11,276 confirmed cases, 3,209 probable cases (ATK), and 112 deaths (1.03%). Out of 107,925 patients , 40,470 are in hospital, 55,735 in hospitel and 9,708 in home/community isolation. 2,890 in a serious condition (-51) with 675 on ventilators (+6) #Thailand #COVID19 https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448466071707471875

Phuket health authorities are reporting 156 new local cases , one case from the Sandbox and two deaths. There are 3,122 patients in care . The #PhuketSandbox has had 149 cases since 1st July #COVID19 #โควิด19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448437443380670466

Chonburi Public Health Office is reporting 447 new cases today and five deaths. Most new cases are in Chonburi City (108), Si Racha (120), and Bang Lamung/Pattaya (72). There are 8,842 patients in care #COVID19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448437273905664004

#COVID19 on Thursday: 11,276 new cases (134 from prison) 112 deaths 107,925 in care 10,407 released from care https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1448451811799539713

Health ministry dispels allegation of radioactive contaminants in mRNA vaccines The Ministry of Public Health has addressed allegations of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccines being contaminated with radiation, asserting that COVID-19 vaccines used in Thailand are safe. https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG211013120202373