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Over 100 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Hua Hin

 

Image: Reuters

 

Health officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Sunday reported there are now a total of 141 cases of COVID-19 in the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213541-over-100-covid-19-cases-now-confirmed-in-hua-hin/
 

 

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Third wave of COVID infections spins new economic risks

 

People walk past closed shops on Khao San Road, a once popular tourist strip in Bangkok. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

 

Thailand’s new wave of COVID-19 infections has raised the economic risk level, but a clear picture of the impact will only emerge after the Songkran break.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213580-third-wave-of-covid-infections-spins-new-economic-risks/

 

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A guide to the UK variant fuelling Thailand’s third wave of COVID-19

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

This National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease(NIAID) handout photo obtained March 31, 2021 shows a colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (teal) infected with UK B.1.1.7 variant SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (orange), isolated from a patient sample. (Photo by Handout / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / AFP)

 

After wreaking havoc overseas, the highly-contagious UK variant of COVID-19 has entered Thailand and sparked a fresh nationwide outbreak centred on nightspots in Bangkok’s upmarket Thong Lor area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213581-a-guide-to-the-uk-variant-fuelling-thailand’s-third-wave-of-covid-19/

 

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Probe sought into politicians and officials over Thonglor COVID-19 cluster and boxing matches in Songkhla

 

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) Secretary-General, Mana Nimitmongkol

 

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) Secretary-General has called on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the ombudsman and the ethical standards committee to investigate politicians and government officials who recently visited an entertainment outlet in Bangkok’s Thonglor area, in violation of current disease control measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213583-probe-sought-into-politicians-and-officials-over-thonglor-covid-19-cluster-and-boxing-matches-in-songkhla/

 

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Manager of two Thonglor pubs sentenced to two months in prison

 

 

The manager of two pubs, in Bangkok’s Thonglor area, which were blamed as the source of the current Thonglor COVID-19 cluster, has been sentenced to two months in prison, without suspension.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213584-manager-of-two-thonglor-pubs-sentenced-to-two-months-in-prison/

 

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DCD says COVID-19 infection rise will ease in a month if prevention is strictly enforced

 

Sophon Iamsirsithavorn, DCD deputy director-general

 

New COVID infections are expected to fall to an average around 440 cases per day a month from now, but only if all the preventive measures, introduced by the Disease Control Department (DCD), are strictly enforced, said Dr. Sophon Iamsirsithavorn, DCD deputy director-general today (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213585-dcd-says-covid-19-infection-rise-will-ease-in-a-month-if-prevention-is-strictly-enforced/

 

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Chiang Mai records 281 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday

 

 

Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai recorded an additional 281 COVID-19 cases today (Sunday), mostly related to nightspots, prompting provincial authorities to expand facilities at the field hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213586-chiang-mai-records-281-new-covid-19-cases-on-sunday/

 

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Thailand’s monarch offers condolences to HRH Queen Elizabeth II following the death of Prince Philip

 

Queen Sirikit of Thailand smiles while gesturing along with Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on a car, on July 1960 in London. (Photo by – / CENTRAL PRESS / AFP)

 

His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn has sent a message offering his condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the death of her husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213587-thailand’s-monarch-offers-condolences-to-hrh-queen-elizabeth-ii-following-the-death-of-prince-philip/

 

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Over 500,000 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Are Given to Thai People

Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than half a million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given to Thai people across the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213588-over-500000-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-are-given-to-thai-people/

 

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PM urges public to travel safely this Songkran

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has reminded people traveling during Songkran to travel safety, by obeying traffic rules and being considerate to other motorists, and to strictly comply with the preventative measures against the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213589-pm-urges-public-to-travel-safely-this-songkran/

 

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BMA Confirms Sufficient Beds for Covid-19 Patients

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has sufficient beds to cope with the recent spike in Covid-19 linked to the Thong Lor area cluster.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213590-bma-confirms-sufficient-beds-for-covid-19-patients/

 

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Health ministry yet to allow self-care at home for confirmed Covid-19 patients

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Dr.Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Disease Control Department has confirmed that the Thai government does not have a policy to quarantine or treat COVID-19 patients at their homes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213591-health-ministry-yet-to-allow-self-care-at-home-for-confirmed-covid-19-patients/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Latest Covid-19 Wave in Thailand Is Related to Cambodia Strain

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The strain of Covid-19 found in Thailand among visitors to entertainment venues in Bangkok has the spike pattern that matches perfectly with the Cambodia strain.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213323-british-variant-may-have-arrived-from-cambodia/?do=findComment&comment=16381182

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thai PM Sends Message of Condolences on Passing of Prince Philip

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has sent a message of condolences to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213587-thailand’s-monarch-offers-condolences-to-hrh-queen-elizabeth-ii-following-the-death-of-prince-philip/?do=findComment&comment=16381187

 

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1 million doses of Sinovac vaccine arrive in Thailand

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The third and biggest lot of COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac Biotech in China arrived in Thailand, making 1 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine available to Thai people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213592-1-million-doses-of-sinovac-vaccine-arrive-in-thailand/

 

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Seven Days of Danger for Songkran underway in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

The 52-year-old man who was riding his motorbike at speed when he lost control and fell onto the road in front of Supalai Hill housing estate on Trang Rd in Rassada, reported the Phuket Provincial office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).

 

PHUKET: Phuket marked officially just one accident in which one man was injured in the first day of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign yesterday (Apr 10).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213593-seven-days-of-danger-for-songkran-underway-in-phuket/

 

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Phuket Opinion: Paying for the COVID party fallout

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew (centre) leads the gallery forced to face the press over the latest wave of infections at the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin on Saturday (Apr 10). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket is about to find out whether or not the rich and influential will be held just as accountable as anyone else for endangering public safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213594-phuket-opinion-paying-for-the-covid-party-fallout/

 

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New COVID strain in Phuket, infections hit 50

By the Phuket News

 

Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The number of COVID infections in Phuket has hit 50, with officials identifying a strain “from Europe” that spread much faster than the previous strain on the island dominant among the new infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213597-new-covid-strain-in-phuket-infections-hit-50/

 

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BoT to Assess Impact of New Round of Covid-19 Infections

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) needs to monitor on the fresh wave of Covid-19 situation, specifically the stringency of the government’s additional measures, as well as people’s consumption behavior in order to assess the impact of the new round of infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213598-bot-to-assess-impact-of-new-round-of-covid-19-infections/

 

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Songkran tourists arrive at Koh Samui for long holiday

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

   

SURAT THANI (NNT) - During the Songkran Festival many places will be welcoming a large number of tourists. One of them is Koh Samui. Tourists have today been waiting for ferries since early morning, causing the ferry operator to add more trips to reduce the congestion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213599-songkran-tourists-arrive-at-koh-samui-for-long-holiday/

 

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Thai Red Cross launches summer blood donation campaign

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Red Cross Society is inviting members of the public to donate blood during the Songkran holidays at the National Blood Center in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213600-thai-red-cross-launches-summer-blood-donation-campaign/

 

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No lockdown but dozens of provinces requiring quarantine for travellers - here’s the latest

 

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At least 37 provinces in Thailand are requiring visitors from so-called ‘high-risk’ locations to undertake 14 day quarantine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213615-no-lockdown-but-dozens-of-provinces-requiring-quarantine-for-travellers-here’s-the-latest/

 

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Worst case scenario: Thailand faces 28,000 new COVID-19 cases PER DAY

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thailand faces the grim prospect of 28,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, if adequate preventative measures are not put in place, public health officials said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213616-worst-case-scenario-thailand-faces-28000-new-covid-19-cases-per-day/

 

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TAT director tests positive after playing in golf event attended by foreign diplomats

 

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A senior figure from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has tested positive for COVID-19, Thai media reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213617-tat-director-tests-positive-after-playing-in-golf-event-attended-by-foreign-diplomats/

 

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Thai Govt facing backlash as third wave of COVID threatens to engulf Thailand

 

Public Health Minister and Prime Minister inspected a package of Sinovac vaccines.

 

COVID-19 has been around for more than a year already in Thailand. Since it began spreading in early 2020, experts have been warning about more dangerous waves of infection to come. Yet, when the third wave finally hit this month, the government was seemingly caught ill-prepared.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213620-thai-govt-facing-backlash-as-third-wave-of-covid-threatens-to-engulf-thailand/

 

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First day of Songkran: 500+ drunk drivers

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that on the first day of this year's Songkran festival 509 drunk drivers were caught.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213622-first-day-of-songkran-500-drunk-drivers/

 

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Hailstones like lumps of ice hit Bangkok - Sunday storm was swift but severe

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Facebook users in northern Bangkok posted videos and still pictures of hailstones the size of small chunks of ice that fell in storms yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213625-hailstones-like-lumps-of-ice-hit-bangkok-sunday-storm-was-swift-but-severe/

 

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Golf: Japan's Matsuyama hangs on to make history with Masters win

By Andrew Both

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 11, 2021 Japan's Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Hideki Matsuyama overcame a potentially ruinous moment to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship with a one-shot Masters victory over Will Zalatoris at Augusta National on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213626-golf-japans-matsuyama-hangs-on-to-make-history-with-masters-win/

 

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The mass exodus continues: Friendship Highway jammed as Bangkokians "flee Covid"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media Daily News reported that Bangkokians were "fleeing Covid" in the capital heading out to the provinces. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213630-the-mass-exodus-continues-friendship-highway-jammed-as-bangkokians-flee-covid/

 

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Pattaya: Sunday rains bring devastating damage to resort's multi million baht beach

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon Cable TV published pictures and a damning report of extensive damage to Pattaya's beach after a storm around 3.30 pm yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213632-pattaya-sunday-rains-bring-devastating-damage-to-resorts-multi-million-baht-beach/