Phuket arrivals in Phang Nga staying overnight face quarantine, no rapid tests

 

Phang Nga Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada issuing a revised order yesterday (Apr 22). Photo: PR Phang Nga

 

PHUKET:-- People from Phuket travelling to Phang Nga must now prove they are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving ‒ or else face 14 days “Home Quarantine” in Phang Nga.

 

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Six furry friends seized in drug raid up for auction

 

 

Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board has put six cats, seized during an illicit drugs raid last month, up for auction.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214803-six-furry-friends-seized-in-drug-raid-up-for-auction/

 

Thailand’s medical system facing its biggest test as virus surges back

 

A health worker closes the door of a Covid-19 field hospital, recently set up to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, on the outskirts of Bangkok on April 10, 2021. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

With COVID-19 cases now rising by more than 1,000 per day, many Thais are wondering whether the country’s healthcare sector will crumble under the pressure.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214804-thailand’s-medical-system-facing-its-biggest-test-as-virus-surges-back/

 

New COVID Cluster at Chiang Mai’s Day Care Center

 

 

CHIANG MAI, April 23 (TNA) – COVID-19 concerns are rising in the northern province where a new cluster of 20 patients was detected at a local child day care center.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214805-new-covid-cluster-at-chiang-mai’s-day-care-center/

 

41 field hospitals setup by MHESI

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Adding to field hospitals set up by the Ministries of Public Health and the Tnterior as well as the Royal Thai Army, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has ordered its universities to provide space for COVID-19 patients and apply their innovations to help with care.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214806-41-field-hospitals-setup-by-mhesi/

 

Thailand recognized as Green Bond pioneer

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s decision to issue Green Bonds to acquire 1 trillion baht to alleviate the environmental impact of COVID-19 has garnered recognition from the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), which has named the Kingdom a Sovereign Green Market Pioneer.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214807-thailand-recognized-as-green-bond-pioneer/

 

PM orders better transference of COVID-19 patients

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered the Ministry of Public Health to address concerns expressed in social media about the transporting of COVID-19 patients between medical facilities.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214808-pm-orders-better-transference-of-covid-19-patients/

 

Thai March exports unexpectedly jump 8.5%, hit record value

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the port of Bangkok, Thailand May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports unexpectedly jumped 8.47% in March from a year earlier, the fastest pace in 28 months, boosted by higher shipments of cars and car parts, rubber products and plastic pellets, the commerce ministry said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214809-thai-march-exports-unexpectedly-jump-85-hit-record-value/

Thailand says to add ICU beds after reporting record COVID-19 tally

 

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/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand needs to add more intensive care unit (ICU) beds at hospitals to tackle an influx of COVID-19 patients, an official said on Friday, as the country struggles with a third wave of infections, the most severe it has faced up to now.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214810-thailand-says-to-add-icu-beds-after-reporting-record-covid-19-tally/

 

Samui ranked as one of world’s 15 best islands for retirees

 

 

Bangkok, 23 April, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Ko Samui, one of the country’s most popular tourist islands, was recently listed as one of the world’s 15 best islands to retire to.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214812-samui-ranked-as-one-of-world’s-15-best-islands-for-retirees/

 

PM urges assistance for Thai nationals returning from Malaysia

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ensured all Thai nationals who wish to return from Malaysia are welcomed back to Thailand, as the deadline set by the Malaysian government for overstaying foreigners and illegal migrant workers to leave the country, has passed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214828-pm-urges-assistance-for-thai-nationals-returning-from-malaysia/

 

Ayutthaya Farmers’ Market gets 2nd COVID-19 active screening

 

 

AYUTTHAYA (NNT) - Health officials have conducted the second active case finding operation at the Central Farmers’ Market in Ayutthaya. The provincial governor said everyone in the market must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate before reopening.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214829-ayutthaya-farmers’-market-gets-2nd-covid-19-active-screening/

 

Chiang Mai cancels Walking Streets as COVID-19 cases rise

 

 

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - As one of the provinces worse hit by the new wave of COVID-19, Chiang Mai province has now suspended the Weekend Walking Street events indefinitely until the situation becomes under control.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214830-chiang-mai-cancels-walking-streets-as-covid-19-cases-rise/

 

Myanmar troops fire warning shots at boat carrying Thai border officials

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Myanmar's military fired warning shots at a civilian boat carrying Thai border patrol officers, security sources and a resident said on Friday, amid heightened tensions in border areas since the junta seized power nearly three months ago.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1214831-myanmar-troops-fire-warning-shots-at-boat-carrying-thai-border-officials/

 

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