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Thailand grants emergency use approval for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine - official

 

FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site operated by SOMOS Community Care during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency use authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine of Moderna Inc, an FDA official told Reuters on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217027-thailand grants-emergency-use-approval-for-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-official/

 

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Charges progress against Phuket mass party venue operators

 

A screenshot taken from a video of one of the three parties held in Phuket last weekend. Screenshot: via Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabodi has confirmed that the managers of the three venues where the mass parties were held in Phuket last month, marking the beginning of the ‘Third Wave’ infections on the island, will face charges under the Emergency Decree.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217005-charges-progress-against-phuket-mass-party-venue-operators/v

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Phuket to open to fully vaccinated, COVID-19 free foreign tourists without quarantine in July

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will proceed with its plans to attract foreign tourists to the resort island of Phuket, without compulsory quarantine, starting July 1st this year, with flight promotions as an incentive.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216995-phuket-to-open-to-fully-vaccinated-covid-19-free-foreign-tourists-without-quarantine-in-july/

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Thai central bank ready to provide more support measures as coronavirus escalates

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank said it will announce new measures on Friday to help households and small businesses during the pandemic and could provide further monetary and credit support if needed as the country deals with a third wave of coronavirus infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217028-thai-central-bank-ready-to-provide-more-support-measures-as-coronavirus-escalates/

 

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Thai Revenue Dept. denies imported COVID-19 vaccines are double taxed

 

 

Thailand’s Revenue Department has refuted an allegation that it will levy double taxation on COVID-19 vaccines imported by the private sector, resulting in higher charges for inoculations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217029-thai-revenue-dept-denies-imported-covid-19-vaccines-are-double-taxed/

 

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To jab or not to jab? Here’s why the answer should always be yes

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk 

 

A medical staff member prepares a dose of the Covid-19 coronavirus CoronaVac vaccine at a newly-opened vaccine clinic in Central Ladprao shopping mall in Bangkok on May 12, 2021. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

To get vaccinated or not to get vaccinated is a question many Thais are still asking themselves, even as the COVID death toll rises each day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217030-to-jab-or-not-to-jab-here’s-why-the-answer-should-always-be-yes/

 

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Zero to Food Hero – Yindii creating change from the bottom up

 

 

A mobile application, Yindii, is on a mission to tackle food waste in Thailand, hoping to create change from the bottom up. The application sells surplus food, from bakeries, local merchants, hotels, and supermarkets, and which is very safe, high quality, and hygienic, but just needs to be eaten before the end of the day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217031-zero-to-food-hero-–-yindii-creating-change-from-the-bottom-up/

 

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Worker housing on Chaengwattana rd. closed after nearly 200 occupants contract COVID-19

 

Credit: Laksi District Office Facebook Page

 

Bangkok’s Laksi district office has ordered the closure of a construction workers’ camp, belonging to Italthai Development Corporation on Chaengwattana road, until further notice, after 196 workers were found to be infected with COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217032-worker-housing-on-chaengwattana-rd-closed-after-nearly-200-occupants-contract-covid-19/

 

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Fashion giant gets approval for clothing line featuring revered late abbot Luang Phor Koon

 

 

Portraits of the much revered late abbot Luang Phor Koon are featured on jackets from a street fashion giant. 

 

Thailand’s Ban Rai Temple has confirmed that it has granted a street fashion giant permission to use portraits of the much revered late abbot Luang Phor Koon on its jackets.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217033-fashion-giant-gets-approval-for-clothing-line-featuring-revered-late-abbot-luang-phor-koon/

 

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It’s official: No friends allowed

By The Phuket News

 

No friends allowed, says the new notice posted today (May 13). Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) today posted an updated version of their notice of COVID restrictions in English, which now says that no friends are allowed to gather at any home where they are not staying.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217034-it’s-official-no-friends-allowed/

 

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AstraZeneca vaccinations to start in Phuket in June

The Phuket News

 

Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The first people in Phuket to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine under the government’s mass-vaccination campaign will receive their first injection on June 7-8, Vachira Phuket Hospital Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217035-astrazeneca-vaccinations-to-start-in-phuket-in-june/

 

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Repatriation Flights for Thai Returnees from India

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The Foreign Ministry prepared repatriation flights to bring Thai people back from India and assured it had measures to screen out the Indian variant of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217036-repatriation-flights-for-thai-returnees-from-india/

 

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Bangkok Remand Prison Sealed Off

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) - The Corrections Department sealed off all areas in the Bangkok Remand Prison and applied video conferences for detention procedures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217037-bangkok-remand-prison-sealed-off/

 

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Corrections Dept. claims protest leader ‘Rung’ did not contract COVID-19 in prison

 

File / Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul

 

Thailand’s Corrections Department said today (Thursday) that anti-establishment protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul did not contract COVID-19 in detention, after the 22-year-old announced her infection yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217038-corrections-dept-claims-protest-leader-‘rung’-did-not-contract-covid-19-in-prison/

 

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British expat found dead in Pattaya house with pet dogs protecting his body

By Goong Nang (GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A British expat was found dead inside a house in Pattaya tonight with his two dogs protectively beside him.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217039-british-expat-found-dead-in-pattaya-house-with-pet-dogs-protecting-his-body/

 

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Can medical cannabis in Thailand balance profits and patients?

Author: Pascal Tanguay, Bangkok

 

 

For the past four years, the Thai government has been making legislative reforms to build a market for medical cannabis. With the potential to reap significant economic benefits and help patients in need, the question remains — will the government prioritise profits or patients?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217040-can-medical-cannabis-in-thailand-balance-profits-and-patients/

 

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Airports of Thailand concession revenue drops 79%

By Chris Madden in Asia/Pacific, Financial News, Latest News, Regions

 

The company has delivered regular measures to assist concessionaires during the pandemic

 

 

Airports of Thailand (AOT) reported a 79% drop in concessions revenue for the last six months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217041-airports-of-thailand-concession-revenue-drops-79/

 

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Walk-in vaccination centres delayed and will not be ready until June: PM

 

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The walk-in vaccination centres announced by the government earlier this week will not be ready until June, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217045-walk-in-vaccination-centres-delayed-and-will-not-be-ready-until-june-pm/

 

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Disney+ streaming service to launch in Thailand June 30

 

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Disney’s streaming service, Disney+ will launch in Thailand on June 30, the company has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217047-disney-streaming-service-to-launch-in-thailand-june-30/

 

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Thailand reports 2,256 COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths 

 

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Thailand on Friday (May 14) reported 2,256 new COVID-19 cases, and 30 additional deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217050-thailand-reports-2256-covid-19-cases-30-new-deaths/

 

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Foreigners will definitely get vaccine in Thailand; urged to register from August

 

Picture: Spring News

 

In the clearest statement yet about foreigners getting vaccinated in Thailand the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman has said that it is definitely going to happen.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217052-foreigners-will-definitely-get-vaccine-in-thailand-urged-to-register-from-august/

 

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Chiang Mai: All foreigners to get free Covid jabs in June

 

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City Life Chiang Mai reported that special batches of Covid-19 vaccinations are being sourced for foreign residents of Chiang Mai. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217059-chiang-mai-all-foreigners-to-get-free-covid-jabs-in-june/

 

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Private hospitals ready to inject choice into Thailand’s COVID jab rollout

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

(Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

Currently, two COVID-19 vaccine brands are available under the Thai government’s free rollout, AstraZeneca and Sinovac, but recipients cannot choose which one they receive. Those who want to select a brand will have to wait until commercial “vaccine alternatives” arrive on the market.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217060-private-hospitals-ready-to-inject-choice-into-thailand’s-covid-jab-rollout/

 

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Thai woman was paid 5,000 baht by Indian who wanted to get a marriage visa extension

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Thai woman arrested in Prachinburi admitted to accepting 5,000 baht to marry an Indian and falsely claim she was living with him. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217063-thai-woman-was-paid-5000-baht-by-indian-who-wanted-to-get-a-marriage-visa-extension/

 

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Chonburi Covid -19 new confirmed cases slightly rise to 64, most in Banglamung

By Goong Nang (GN)

 

 

Chonburi, Thailand-The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 64 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning (May 14th), a slight rise from yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217065-chonburi-covid-19-new-confirmed-cases-slightly-rise-to-64-most-in-banglamung/

 

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Thailand's 10 important tourist provinces/ 4 time periods opening to foreign tourism explained

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

PM's office deputy spokeswoman Traisuree Traisarankun has given details about how Thailand will open up to foreign tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217069-thailands-10-important-tourist-provinces-4-time-periods-opening-to-foreign-tourism-explained/

 

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Father tells harrowing tale of how two of his children were washed away - three dead in NE river

 

 

A father in the north eastern Thai province of Yasothon has told how he could not save two of his children from drowning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217072-father-tells-harrowing-tale-of-how-two-of-his-children-were-washed-away-three-dead-in-ne-river/

 

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Reports of Thailand easing ownership laws leads to increased interest in property from foreigners 

 

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Thai business media reported analysis from the Real Estate Information Center that reported increased interest from foreigners as a result of announcements under the "Second Home in Thailand Scheme".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217076-reports-of-thailand-easing-ownership-laws-leads-to-increased-interest-in-property-from-foreigners/

 

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Widespread criticism for people who DROVE up to scenic viewing point at Phu Thap Buek

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Netizens turned on a group of people who drove up to a popular but scary scenic viewing point in the north-central region of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217078-widespread-criticism-for-people-who-drove-up-to-scenic-viewing-point-at-phu-thap-buek/

 

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Eight COVID-19 clusters reported in Bangkok

 

Proactive screening in Bon Kai district of Bangkok on May 4th, 2021

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reported eight COVID-19 clusters in the city, two of which is seeing a higher rate of infection.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217080-eight-covid-19-clusters-reported-in-bangkok/