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Thai police to crackdown on private parties and illegal gatherings

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

Thai police say they're stepping up enforcement of COVID-19-related public health orders immediately, taking particular aim at private parties and social gatherings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214475-thai-police-to-crackdown-on-private-parties-and-illegal-gatherings/

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Thailand negotiating to buy 5-10 million doses of Pfizer vaccine: PM

 

FILE PHOTO: Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine are pictured in a General practitioners practice in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is negotiating to buy five to 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech, the country's prime minister said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214464-thailand-negotiating-to-buy-5-10-million-doses-of-pfizer-vaccine-pm/

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Provinces impose tougher COVID-19 measures

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s announcement on containment measures for this current wave of COVID-19, some provinces have taken additional steps to impose measures beyond the CCSA’s mandate, including a COVID-19 testing requirement for inter-provincial travelers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214481-provinces-impose-tougher-covid-19-measures/

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PM insists 61 million doses of COVID vaccines this year should be enough for Thailand

 

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Thailand will have procured up to 61 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of this year, which should be sufficient to cope with the pandemic, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Tuesday), as he revealed the timeline for vaccine procurements.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214495-pm-insists-61-million-doses-of-covid-vaccines-this-year-should-be-enough-for-thailand/

 

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LINE chat circulated at the weekend a complete fabrication – US Embassy

 

 

The LINE chat between someone, said to be a US Embassy official, and a Thai political activist, is a complete fabrication and the US government is not funding or providing support to any protest groups in Thailand, according to the U.S. Embassy’s spokesperson, Nicole Fox.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214456-rally-at-us-embassy-against-alleged-us-interference-in-thai-politics/?do=findComment&comment=16402215

 

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Thai cabinet agrees to another 7,000 baht each for 33.5 million Thais under “Rao Chana” scheme

 

 

The Thai cabinet, today (Tuesday), approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to extend the “Rao Chana” economic stimulus scheme until end of June for 33.5 million Thais, including 2.4 million new recipients, to support them during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214474-thailand-approves-handouts-for-24-million-people-plans-more-over-new-virus-wave/?do=findComment&comment=16402221

 

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Thai Foreign Minister to Attend ASEAN Summit

 

 

BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he assigned Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to attend a special ASEAN Summit on his behalf later this month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214496-thai-foreign-minister-to-attend-asean-summit/

 

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Committee on commerce, industry and banking expects drop in GDP of 0.5% to 1% in 2021

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has said that Thailand can expect a drop in GDP of 0.5% to 1% if the government is able to control the new Covid-19 wave by April or May.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214497-committee-on-commerce-industry-and-banking-expects-drop-in-gdp-of-05-to-1-in-2021/

 

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Foreigners reminded to follow disease prevention guidelines

By The Phuket News

 

The posting on Phuket Immigration’s Facebook page earlier today. Photo: Phuket Immigration

 

PHUKET: A reminder was issued today (Apr 20) by Phuket Immigration for foreigners to continue to comply and cooperate with COVID-19 health and safety measures and investigations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214498-foreigners-reminded-to-follow-disease-prevention-guidelines/

 

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When to get a COVID test and what to do if you test positive

 

A medical worker wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) takes a swab sample from a woman during a mass testing event at a sport complex in Bangkok on April 17, 2021. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

With the number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand rising on a daily basis, many people are worrying about whether they have contracted the contagious virus. In fact, even simple cold symptoms can be scary.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214515-when-to-get-a-covid-test-and-what-to-do-if-you-test-positive/

 

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New Thai "Vaccine Passport" revealed

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The new so-called Thai "Vaccine Passport" has been revealed in an announcement in the Government Gazette.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214524-new-thai-vaccine-passport-revealed/

 

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Huge water monitor lizard surprises swimmers at Thai beach

 

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People at a beach in Thailand were shocked by the appearance of a 5 foot water monitor lizard which entered the water and casually swam beside them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214529-huge-water-monitor-lizard-surprises-swimmers-at-thai-beach/

 

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Investigation underway after post of policeman's wife going on "joyride" in police helicopter

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The Royal Thai Police have called for an immediate investigation after a video showed a policeman's wife going on a ride in a police helicopter. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214530-investigation-underway-after-post-of-policemans-wife-going-on-joyride-in-police-helicopter/

 

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Thailand to buy another 35m doses of COVID-19 vaccine from other companies  

 

Image Credit: Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Facebook page

 

Thailand will procure an additional 35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from other 2 or 3 companies, on top of the 65 million from Sinovac and AstraZeneca, according to a post on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Facebook on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214532-thailand-to-buy-another-35m-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-from-other-companies/

 

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No tourists so Pattaya women went home to Isaan to set up online prostitution ring

 

 

Channel 3 reported that a sting conducted in the north eastern city of Nakhon Phanom resulted in the arrest of a 23 year old woman from Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214535-no-tourists-so-pattaya-women-went-home-to-isaan-to-set-up-online-prostitution-ring/

 

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Decision to close beaches in Chonburi reversed - but illegal gathering and alcohol still a no-no

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that the PR department of the Chonburi administration had amended an order issued on Friday that called for the closure of the beaches in the province. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214536-decision-to-close-beaches-in-chonburi-reversed-but-illegal-gathering-and-alcohol-still-a-no-no/

 

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Thailand reports 1,458 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

 

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Thailand reported 1,458 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday and 2 additional deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214540-thailand-reports-1458-new-covid-19-cases-2-new-deaths/

 

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One dead, one injured as 10 wheel truck crushes cars and pick-up after crossing median

 

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Bang Sri Muang police and rescue services were on the scene yesterday after a 10 wheel truck crossed the central median and fell on its side crushing two cars and a pick-up, according to witnesses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214542-one-dead-one-injured-as-10-wheel-truck-crushes-cars-and-pick-up-after-crossing-median/

 

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COVID patients who refuse treatment in field hospitals face legal action

 

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People who test positive for COVID-19 but refuse to go to a field hospital for treatment may face legal action, the Public Health Ministry has warned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214544-covid-patients-who-refuse-treatment-in-field-hospitals-face-legal-action/

 

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Full Phuket COVID restrictions order published

The Phuket News

 

Page 1 of the order. Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has published the full order listing all the requirements to be observed until at last Apr 30 to help contain the spread of COVID-19 during the current break.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214546-full-phuket-covid-restrictions-order-published/

 

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COVID Concerns from Thai Returnees

 

 

BANGKOK, April 21 (TNA) - The commander of the 4 th  Army Area has ordered subordinates to be ready to receive Thai returnees as Malaysia ordered illegal migrants to leave its soil within April 21.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214547-covid-concerns-from-thai-returnees/

 

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Thai teacher's SHOCK in Oz! Explains his experiences down under are not a bit like Thai schools!

 

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A Thai teacher went online to talk about his experiences on a teacher exchange program at a school in New South Wales, Australia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214549-thai-teachers-shock-in-oz-explains-his-experiences-down-under-are-not-a-bit-like-thai-schools/

 

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Hua Hin: Vaccinate everyone now - or else!

 

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A clear and simple message for the government came from a meeting held in Hua Hin attended by people in the tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214552-hua-hin-vaccinate-everyone-now-or-else/

 

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Foreigners on Samui reminded to wear masks or face 20k baht fine

 

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Thai media Manager in their headline and text on a report about the rise in Covid-19 cases in Koh Samui pointed their finger at foreigners not following the rules.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214558-foreigners-on-samui-reminded-to-wear-masks-or-face-20k-baht-fine/

 

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Pattaya: 300,000 doses of vaccine assigned - but rollout isn’t until June

 

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Thai media Manager made much of the fact that the Thai health authorities had assigned 300,000 doses of vaccine to people in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214561-pattaya-300000-doses-of-vaccine-assigned-but-rollout-isn’t-until-june/

 

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Six suffer partial paralysis after inoculation with Sinovac vaccine

 

 

Six people, who were inoculated with the Sinovac vaccine in Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Rayong, developed partial paralysis and had to be given medication to dissolve blood clots, said Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha, head of the Emerging Infectious Disease Health Science Centre of Chulalongkorn University, in his Facebook post yesterday (Tuesday). All those affected have now recovered.

 

Fulls story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214575-six-suffer-partial-paralysis-after-inoculation-with-sinovac-vaccine/
 

 

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AOT head office in Don Mueang closed after over 30 staff infected with COVID-19

 

 

Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company has closed its head office, opposite Don Mueang international airport, and its safety control centre inside the airport, after more than 30 staff were found to have contracted COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214576-aot-head-office-in-don-mueang-closed-after-over-30-staff-infected-with-covid-19/
 

 

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Siriraj Hospital appeals for blood donations

 

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The blood bank at Siriraj Hospital is running low on all blood types due to reduced donations during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Parichart Permpikul, head of the Siriraj’s transfusion medicine department at Mahidol University.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214578-siriraj-hospital-appeals-for-blood-donations/

 

 

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PM confirms comprehensive care for COVID-19 patients in southern border provinces

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Since the outbreak of "COVID-19" in the southern border provinces, more than 500 cases have been found. This includes cases stemming from the entertainment venue cluster in Songkhla, and the group of inmates in prison in Narathiwat. Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia has increased daily. In Bangkok, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has closely followed the situation and has assured Thais that he will take care of the COVID-19 situation in the southern border provinces. There are now almost 2,000 beds to accommodate patients.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214580-pm-confirms-comprehensive-care-for-covid-19-patients-in-southern-border-provinces/

 

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MOPH revamps hospitalization system as COVID-19 patients seek beds

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has acknowledged a bottleneck in the system which has made it more difficult for COVID-19 patients to get a hospital bed, despite availability. The ministry says the system has now been revamped, which should reduce the waiting time for COVID-19 patients needing to be hospitalized.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214583-moph-revamps-hospitalization-system-as-covid-19-patients-seek-beds/