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Political strategist slams "know it all" PM

 

 

Songkhram Kitlertphairot - a lead strategist with the opposition Puea Chat Party (PCP) took aim at the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in an all guns blazing attack today, reported Thai media Naew Na.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214326-political-strategist-slams-know-it-all-pm/

 

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Phuket arrivals in other provinces face quarantine measures

By The Phuket News

 

In total 47 provinces so far have introduced strong measures, including mandatory quarantine, for people arriving from red-zone areas, including Phuket. Image: Ministry of Interior

 

PHUKET: People from Phuket heading for Surat Thani or even Krabi now face quarantine on arrival now that Phuket has been classified as a ‘red zone’ for COVID infections amid the current outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214334-phuket-arrivals-in-other-provinces-face-quarantine-measures/

 

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Chiang Mai's Red Zones Expand to 7 Districts

 

 

CHIANG MAI, April 19 (TNA) - Red COVID-19 control zones in the northern province have expanded to seven districts for effective disease control while Muang Chiang Mai district had the most cases exceeding 1,000.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214335-chiang-mais-red-zones-expand-to-7-districts/

 

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Siam Bioscience will deliver AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on time

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Siam Bioscience Co is confident that it will be able to deliver the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the government in July as planned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214336-siam-bioscience-will-deliver-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-on-time/

 

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Thai COVID-19 infections ease after days of record highs

 

FILE PHOTO: People queue to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the country deals with a fresh wave of infections after tackling earlier outbreaks, in Bangkok, Thailand April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 1,390 new coronavirus cases on Monday, slowing slightly after a run of record daily highs, amid a new wave of infections that has seen a third of the country's cases recorded this month alone.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214320-thailand-reports-1390-new-covid-19-cases-3-more-deaths/?do=findComment&comment=16398326

 

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Major power outages to affect Patong

 

Power outages will affect key parts of Patong as workers install high-voltage cables tomorrow (Apr 20) and Thursday (Apr 22). Photo: PEA / file

 

PHUKET:-- The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (Apr 20) and on Thursday (Apr 22) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214347-major-power-outages-to-affect-patong/

 

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Thai FDA discourages use of rapid test kits to assess immunity after COVID vaccination

 

 

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised against the use of commercial rapid antibody test kits to assess immunity after vaccination, due to their unreliability and possible false results.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214348-thai-fda-discourages-use-of-rapid-test-kits-to-assess-immunity-after-covid-vaccination/

 

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Stringent anti-COVID-19 measures in parliament

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Additional measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 are being taken in parliament, after a coronavirus case was reported in the building. Work guidelines have been adjusted to minimize contact, with meetings taking place online. Not all legislators have been vaccinated, as the government’s vaccination program does not provide them with such special privileges.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214349-stringent-anti-covid-19-measures-in-parliament/

 

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Public Health Ministry - Supply of favipiravir is adequate to treat COVID-19 patients

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - As the latest wave of COVID-19 spreads across Thailand, the majority of infections are being reported in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Ratchasima, greater Bangkok, Chonburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, while there is limited spread in other provinces. The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that Thailand has an adequate supply of antiviral drug favipiravir for treating COVID-19 patients. The country currently has 500,000 favipiravir tablets, with a million more on order, to be received by the end of this month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214350-public-health-ministry-supply-of-favipiravir-is-adequate-to-treat-covid-19-patients/

 

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New school term could be postponed until June

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The new school term, which is scheduled to begin next month, may be deferred to June due to the worsening Covid-19 situation.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214352-new-school-term-could-be-postponed-until-june/

 

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Thailand's Gulf Energy plans $5.4 billion bid for control of nation's biggest mobile operator

 

FILE PHOTO: Customers wait for service at an AIS shop in Bangkok, Thailand, February 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's Gulf Energy Development Pcl is planning a $5.4 billion buyout of Intouch Holdings which controls the country's biggest mobile operator Advanced Info Service Pcl (AIS).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214353-thailands-gulf-energy-plans-54-billion-bid-for-control-of-nations-biggest-mobile-operator/

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Do’s and Don’ts in field hospitals

 

 

Thailand’s Disease Control Department has released guidelines and rules for stays in field hospitals.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214355-do’s-and-don’ts-in-field-hospitals/

 

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Huge Crowds Seek COVID-19 Tests

 

 

NONTHABURI, April 19 (TNA) – About 600-700 people are seeking COVID-19 tests daily at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute that will also function as a field hospital to treat COVID-19 patients in greater Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214359-huge-crowds-seek-covid-19-tests/

 

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Samui campaigns for 100% mask wearing

 

 

SURAT THANI (NNT) - Public health volunteers on Samui Island are urging 100% of Samui residents to wear a mask when leaving the house.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214361-samui-campaigns-for-100-mask-wearing/

 

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PM positive Thai economy will grow despite new COVID-19 wave

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister is optimistic that the Thai economy will continue to grow this year, despite being hit by a new wave of COVID-19, currently being controlled.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214362-pm-positive-thai-economy-will-grow-despite-new-covid-19-wave/

 

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Thailand gets 100bn baht foreign investment for 2021 fiscal year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Despite the new wave of COVID-19 being a major concern in Thailand, the country is still known to be attractive in the eyes of foreign investors. The foreign investment figure from October 2020 to March this year was valued over 100 billion baht, with the automotive industry being one of the star players.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214373-thailand-gets-100bn-baht-foreign-investment-for-2021-fiscal-year/

 

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