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Thai COVID-19 vaccine rollout will go ahead on time - minister

 

FILE PHOTO: Thai health minister Anutin Charnvirakul attends a meeting to address the measures against coronavirus in Bangkok, Thailand February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's health minister on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that a mass-immunisation programme would start as planned next week, amid anxiety over vaccine supplies and no relent in its deadliest COVID-19 outbreak yet.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219133-thai-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-will-go-ahead-on-time-minister/

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International tourists to be tempted back to Phuket with hotel rooms for just $1

 

An empty hotel and beach which have opened for visitors is seen in Karon, Phuket Island, Thailand March 31, 2021. Picture taken March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

In a bid to win tourists back to Phuket, the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a ‘One Night, One Dollar’ campaign, which would see hotel rooms available for just $1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219090-international-tourists-to-be-tempted-back-to-phuket-with-hotel-rooms-for-just-1/

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First AstraZeneca vaccine exports from Thailand to Philippines delayed - govt adviser

 

FILE PHOTO: A vial labelled with the AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is seen in this illustration picture taken March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Delivery to the Philippines of the first batches of a promised 17 million doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine made in Thailand has been delayed by several weeks, a Philippine presidential adviser said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219135-first-astrazeneca-vaccine-exports-from-thailand-to-philippines-delayed-govt-adviser/

 

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Cabinet approves four schemes to stimulate the Thai economy in Q3 and Q4

 

 

The Thai cabinet approved four economic stimulus schemes today (Tuesday), aimed at easing the cost of living burden of about 51 million Thais and stimulating the COVID-beset economy for the rest of the year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219134-thailand-sees-15-billion-injected-in-h2-to-help-economy-amid-outbreak/?do=findComment&comment=16528114

 

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Patong entertainment venue operators plea to reopen

By The Phuket News

 

The formal requests were presented at a meeting at Provincial Hall yesterday (May 31). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Operators of entertainment venues in Patong have filed a formal request for Phuket provincial officials to allow their businesses to reopen to prepare for return of international tourists from July 1 under the ‘Phuket Tourism Sandbox’ campaign.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219153-patong-entertainment-venue-operators-plea-to-reopen/

 

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CAAT updates requirements for domestic flight passengers to Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Image: CAAT

 

PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has updated its requirements for people boarding domestic flights to Phuket so that passengers can now present test results proving the passenger is not infected with COVID-19 issued up to seven days before the passenger boards the plane.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219154-caat-updates-requirements-for-domestic-flight-passengers-to-phuket/

 

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Phuket foreigners to get leftover Sinovac

By Chutharat Plerin

 

Dr Chalermpong (left) with Mr Pracha at the meeting at Provincial Hall today (June 1). Photo: Chutharat Plerin

 

PHUKET: Foreigners staying in Phuket will be able to register for a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination from tomorrow (June 2), with vaccinations of leftover Sinovac vaccine doses to be rolled out on Thursday and Friday (June 3-4), it was announced today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219155-phuket-foreigners-to-get-leftover-sinovac/

 

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Phuket suffers second COVID death in latest outbreak

By The Phuket News

 

Image: Official COVID-19 Information Center Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its second death attributed to COIVD-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public health Office (PPHO) has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219156-phuket-suffers-second-covid-death-in-latest-outbreak/

 

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Australian man found dead in Patong

 

The revolver found at the scene. Photo: Patong Police

 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: An Australian man was found dead from apparent suicide at his rented room on Nanai Rd in Patong today (June 1).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219157-australian-man-found-dead-in-patong/

 

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Chonburi releases additional beaches order

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Pattaya Law Enforcement

 

Chonburi – The Chonburi Public Relations Office today (June 1st) has released an additional order around beaches changing the prior order around a prohibition of vendors. The prior total prohibition on beach vendors has been changed. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219158-chonburi-releases-additional-beaches-order/

 

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Pattaya Immigration officers arrest ten people including Chinese, Indian, and Thai nationals in crackdown on crime involving undocumented migrants

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – Chonburi Immigration officers working out of Pattaya have arrested ten suspects this afternoon, June 1st, including Chinese, Indian, and Thai nationals in a Chonburi undocumented migrant crime crackdown. The Thai nationals were reportedly arrested for assisting undocumented migrants with illegal criminal activities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219159-pattaya-immigration-officers-arrest-ten-people-including-chinese-indian-and-thai-nationals-in-crackdown-on-crime-involving-undocumented-migrants/

 

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WHO approves Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, 2nd Chinese-made dose listed

By Reuters Staff

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

GENEVA, June 1 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a COVID-19 vaccine made by Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, the second Chinese-produced shot to get its endorsement, a WHO statement said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219160-who-approves-sinovac-covid-19-vaccine-2nd-chinese-made-dose-listed/

 

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Thailand reports 3,440 new COVID-19 cases, 38 new deaths

 

File photo: A woman from Klong Toey community receives coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 4, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

Thailand on Wednesday (June 2) reported 3,440 new COVID-19 cases and 38 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219169-thailand-reports-3440-new-covid-19-cases-38-new-deaths/

 

 

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Thailand announces new speed limits: Motorcycles will be limited to 60 kmph in Bangkok and Pattaya

 

Picture: Manager

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Traisaranakul said that the cabinet had given the green light to change existing speed limits for trucks, school buses, buses, truck trailers and motorcycles in Bangkok, Pattaya and built up areas. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219173-thailand-announces-new-speed-limits-motorcycles-will-be-limited-to-60-kmph-in-bangkok-and-pattaya/

 

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Covid vax: If you want Moderna at private hospital you'll have to wait until October

 

Picture: PPTV36

 

People who want to wait to get Moderna vaccine at a private hospital will have to wait until October before they can be jabbed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219174-covid-vax-if-you-want-moderna-at-private-hospital-youll-have-to-wait-until-october/

 

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The grand re-opening? Just 20 American tourists to arrive in Phuket on July 9

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand chief Yutthasak Suphasorn revealed his latest assessments about foreign tourism targets and predictions to Thai Rath yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219176-the-grand-re-opening-just-20-american-tourists-to-arrive-in-phuket-on-july-9/

 

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Phuket: 60% of population already vaccinated, confident for July 1 opening

 

 

Phuket's governor Narong Wunsew was upbeat yesterday as the province and island prepares to welcome foreign tourists on July 1st.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219181-phuket-60-of-population-already-vaccinated-confident-for-july-1-opening/

 

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Qatar Airways confirms Phuket flights to resume July 1

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: Qatar Airways

 

PHUKET: Qatar Airways has confirmed that the airline will operate four flights a week from Doha to Phuket starting July 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219183-qatar-airways-confirms-phuket-flights-to-resume-july-1/

 

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Thailand road carnage: 55 dead Monday - stats show deathtoll continues like previous years

 

Graphic: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that 55 people were reported as having died on Thailand's roads on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219191-thailand-road-carnage-55-dead-monday-stats-show-deathtoll-continues-like-previous-years/

 

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Wiggly Road: Tessaban defends its work after social media ribbing

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The local authority in Jom Phra, Surin in Thailand's north east has explained about their  no famous "Wiggly Road".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219192-wiggly-road-tessaban-defends-its-work-after-social-media-ribbing/

 

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Video: Truck piles through red light into female trader in pick-up - two injured, shops destroyed

 

Picture: Daily News

 

CCTV from a couple of angles published by Daily News showed the middle of the night moment when a ten wheel truck collided with a pick-up that was turning right.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219193-video-truck-piles-through-red-light-into-female-trader-in-pick-up-two-injured-shops-destroyed/

 

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Chiang Mai: Foreigners can register for vaccine shots on "Wall of Chiang Mai" from tomorrow

 

 

Sanook reported that the first day of registration for Covid-19 shots on the "Wall of Chiang Mai" site attracted so many people it crashed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219196-chiang-mai-foreigners-can-register-for-vaccine-shots-on-wall-of-chiang-mai-from-tomorrow/

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Students in Thailand’s Trat province told to wear uniform for online learning

 

 

A recommendation has been issued, by Trat’s Provincial Office of Primary Education, asking all primary and secondary students to wear uniforms while attending online classes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219199-students-in-thailand’s-trat-province-told-to-wear-uniform-for-online-learning/

 

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Hua Hin: Registration fears allayed - but you can't chose which vax brand

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Radio

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Radio reported on Facebook that health department official Dr Suriya Khuharat told people that had already registered for vaccinations not to worry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219200-hua-hin-registration-fears-allayed-but-you-cant-chose-which-vax-brand/

 

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Pattaya: Vaccine registration for at risk groups begins today at local government offices

 

 

Pattaya's deputy mayor Manote Nongyai told Sophon Cable TV on Facebook that registration for Covid-19 vaccine for at risk groups begins in local government centers today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219201-pattaya-vaccine-registration-for-at-risk-groups-begins-today-at-local-government-offices/

 

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Uncle Phol Turns Himself In

 

 

MUKDAHAN, June 2 (TNA) – Chaiphol Wipha aka Uncle Phol, a suspect in the death of Nong Chompoo and his wife have arrived at the Royal Thai Police Bureau after police brought an arrest warrant to his house in Mukdahan this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219202-uncle-phol-turns-himself-in/

 

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House Speaker tells MPs to obey rules after incident involving police and minister’s aides

 

 

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has reminded members of the Thai parliament to comply with its rules and regulations, saying that they are lawmakers and should behave as role models for other people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219205-house-speaker-tells-mps-to-obey-rules-after-incident-involving-police-and-minister’s-aides/

 

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Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise

By The Phuket News

 

Pracha Asawathira (left), a PhD academic with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (M-DES), speaking during the live broadcast this morning (June 2). Screenshot: Phuket Radio Thailand

 

PHUKET: Phuket officials have again repeated that registration is open for foreigners to receive a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination while remaining silent on previous promises that foreigners would be vaccinated in June and that the vaccine to be used will be AstraZeneca only.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219206-phuket-officials-continue-to-ignore-astrazeneca-promise/

 

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AstraZeneca: First Thai-made vaccines “ready”

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The first 1.8 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine made in Thailand are “ready to be gradually rolled out,” AstraZeneca said in a statement Wednesday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219208-astrazeneca-first-thai-made-vaccines-“ready”/

 

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Serbian volleyball player apologizes to Thai team for alleged racist gesture

 

Members of the Thai and Serbian volleyball teams. Facebook: Odbojkaški savez Srbije (The Serbian Volleyball Association)

 

A Serbian volleyball player has apologised to the Thai team for making an alleged racist gesture during a game in the Nations League, hosted by Italy yesterday (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219223-serbian-volleyball-player-apologizes-to-thai-team-for-alleged-racist-gesture/