THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 3 June 2021

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Trat: Governor is not forcing students to wear school uniform for online lessons

 

 

There was a major kerfuffle in Thailand yesterday after netizens thought that students in Trat in the east of the country were being made to wear school uniform for online lessons at home.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219327-trat-governor-is-not-forcing-students-to-wear-school-uniform-for-online-lessons/

 

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Video: What not to do at a level crossing - especially with a load on the back!

 

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A video posted on a news site from Samut Prakan in Thailand showed some entertaining CCTV from a level crossing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219330-video-what-not-to-do-at-a-level-crossing-especially-with-a-load-on-the-back/

 

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Latest Thai stimulus injection expected to stem the bleeding, not boost economy

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

The government launched its latest stimulus package on June 1 in a bid to shore up the economy and aid those impacted by Thailand’s third wave of COVID-19. Worth Bt140.4 billion, the package covers 51 million people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219331-latest-thai-stimulus-injection-expected-to-stem-the-bleeding-not-boost-economy/

 

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Coronavirus curbs shutter thousands of Bangkok restaurants

By Athit Perawongmetha and Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

A closed sign is seen at the Chu Chocolate Bar & Cafe, days after it was permanently closed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Bangkok, Thailand, June 1, 2021. Picture taken June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - When restaurant owner Chirayu Na Ranong heard the Thai government announce new coronavirus restrictions in Bangkok in April, he burst into tears.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219332-coronavirus-curbs-shutter-thousands-of-bangkok-restaurants/

 

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Phuket Town fresh market closed in COVID tracing

 

The fresh market on Ong Sim Phai Rd in Phuket Town has been ordered closed until next Wednesday (June 9). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: One of the main fresh markets in Phuket Town has been ordered closed by local officials until next Wednesday (June 9) as they trace COVID infections linked to the death of an 86-year-old woman on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219350-phuket-town-fresh-market-closed-in-covid-tracing/

 

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Exclusive: Startups in Thailand optimistic about growth despite pandemic, call for Govt. support

 

 

There are hundreds of business startups in various industries in Thailand, with 235 currently listed in the directory of Techsauce, the leading site for tech and business news in Southeast Asia. Many are, however, struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have adjusted their business models in response to the changing times or are even hopeful the “new normal” post-pandemic lifestyle will benefit them.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219351-exclusive-startups-in-thailand-optimistic-about-growth-despite-pandemic-call-for-govt-support/

 

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Latest Thai stimulus injection expected to stem the bleeding, not boost economy

 

 

The government launched its latest stimulus package on June 1 in a bid to shore up the economy and aid those impacted by Thailand’s third wave of COVID-19. Worth Bt140.4 billion, the package covers 51 million people.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219352-latest-thai-stimulus-injection-expected-to-stem-the-bleeding-not-boost-economy/

 

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Thailand’s House of Representatives passes 2022 budget bill

 

 

After three days of debate, the House of Representatives passed the 3.1 trillion baht spending budget bill for 2022 fiscal year in its first reading, with 269 votes in favour, 201 against and two abstentions late Wednesday night.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219353-thailand’s-house-of-representatives-passes-2022-budget-bill/

 

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Large Lat Phrao malls deny they have new clusters of COVID-19 infections

 

 

Popular shopping malls, Central Plaza Lat Phrao, Imperial World and Union Mall, which are all located at or near Bangkok’s Lat Phrao intersection, have declared that they are not the unnamed malls, mentioned by the CCSA on Wednesday as the location of a new cluster of 23 COVID-19 infections.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219354-large-lat-phrao-malls-deny-they-have-new-clusters-of-covid-19-infections/

 

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Shippers’ Council expects Thailand’s exports to rise by 10%-15% in 2021

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) expects Thailand’s exports to rise by 10%-15% this year, following an export boom in April.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219355-shippers’-council-expects-thailand’s-exports-to-rise-by-10-15-in-2021/

 

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PM to lead discussions on reopening tourism provinces

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister is set to decide whether or not plans to welcome back foreign tourists will proceed as scheduled, when he heads a meeting of the economic committee set up to address the impact of the COVID-19 virus, tomorrow (June 4, 2021).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219357-pm-to-lead-discussions-on-reopening-tourism-provinces/

 

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Bangkok hotspots get COVID-19 jabs as officials race to contain outbreaks

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With a number of new cases being reported in Huai Khwang and Din Daeng, among other places in Bangkok, health officials are urgently offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents at hotspots to help contain the outbreaks. All adults in these affected areas can get their jabs regardless of their residency status.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219367-bangkok-hotspots-get-covid-19-jabs-as-officials-race-to-contain-outbreaks/

 

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Vaccination begins for inmates of Samut Prakan Central Prison

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With Samut Prakan Central Prison launching vaccination project against COVID-19 for inmates, the Minister of Justice has confirmed all "white" correctional facilities will receive vaccines by next week, adding that efforts are being made to reduce congestion.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219368-vaccination-begins-for-inmates-of-samut-prakan-central-prison/

 

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Bangkok readies flood tunnels for rainy season

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok City Hall is making sure its flood draining tunnels are working at full capacity this rainy season, to help prevent and mitigate flooding in the capital, especially in the eastern parts.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219369-bangkok-readies-flood-tunnels-for-rainy-season/

 

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Provinces prepare for June 14th school opening

 

 

AYUTTHAYA (NNT) - As schools across the country are scheduled to reopen for this year’s first semester on 14th June, provincial and educational authorities are working to ensure sufficient health and safety measures are in place to secure the wellbeing of students.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219370-provinces-prepare-for-june-14th-school-opening/

 

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Companies asked to screen employees for COVID-19

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With reports of recent clusters emerging at factories and workplaces, the Ministry of Industry is now asking private firms to provide COVID-19 testing for their employees and to comply with transmission control measures.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219371-companies-asked-to-screen-employees-for-covid-19/

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Provinces make final preparations for Monday’s mass vaccination project

 

 

THAILAND (NNT) - Provincial authorities and related agencies are now making final preparations at vaccination centers, ahead of the June 7th national vaccination drive being launched on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219372-provinces-make-final-preparations-for-monday’s-mass-vaccination-project/

 

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