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Fah Talai Jone herb formally approved for use in Thailand in treatment of mild COVID-19 symptoms

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Public Health has approved the use of Fah Talai Jone (andrographis paniculata), a Thai traditional herbal medicine, in the treatment of mild symptoms of COVID-19 infection.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219673-fah-talai-jone-herb-formally-approved-for-use-in-thailand-in-treatment-of-mild-covid-19-symptoms/

 

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Billboard in Bangkok calling for liberation of Palestine removed

 

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A huge roadside billboard, calling for the liberation of Palestine, was erected on top of a building at the expressway exit on Sathupradit Road in Bangkok’s Yan Nawa district last week, by a group of Thai Muslims supporting the Palestinian cause.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219675-billboard-in-bangkok-calling-for-liberation-of-palestine-removed/

 

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Research on mixed use of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines to be conducted at Chulalongkorn University

 

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)

 

The Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology of Chulalongkorn University’ Faculty of Medicine is to launch a research on the mixed use of Sinovac and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines, to be followed by human trials.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219676-research-on-mixed-use-of-sinovac-and-astrazeneca-vaccines-to-be-conducted-at-chulalongkorn-university/

 

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Affordable food packages for the needy on sale in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

On June 5, PPAO provided affordable food sets to those in dire need. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO or OrBorJor) has put on sale 15,000 affordable food packages for people suffering from the ongoing economic crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219677-affordable-food-packages-for-the-needy-on-sale-in-phuket/

 

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Teens arrested in Sakhu drug bust, over 25k meth pills seized

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Natthawut Chaidam, 17, and Natthapol, 16, were arrested with 25,193 pills of ya bah, a homemade gun and two bullets. Photo: Sakhu Police

 

PHUKET: Five suspects, including four teenagers, were arrested in Sakhu drug raid last Friday (June 4). During the raid police seized over 25,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 250g of kratom leaves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219678-teens-arrested-in-sakhu-drug-bust-over-25k-meth-pills-seized/

 

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Thai Government Allocates ฿2.8bn for COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Development

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has allocated 2.8 billion baht to support COVID-19 vaccine research and development and the building of infrastructure, to support vaccine production, in order to develop Thailand into a regional hub of vaccine production.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219679-thai-government-allocates-฿28bn-for-covid-19-vaccine-research-and-development/

 

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Pattaya Marathon has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to Covid-19

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-The popular annual Pattaya Marathon has been cancelled due to Covid-19 measures in place for the second year in a row.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219680-pattaya-marathon-has-been-cancelled-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-due-to-covid-19/

 

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Thailand’s Private Hospital Association to announce purchase price for Moderna vaccine tomorrow

 

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

 

National – Thailand’s Private Hospital Association (PHA) is preparing to officially announce the price of the Moderna vaccination tomorrow, June 7th, as an alternative vaccine for residences in Thailand to be purchased at private hospitals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219682-thailand’s-private-hospital-association-to-announce-purchase-price-for-moderna-vaccine-tomorrow/

 

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National Committee Approves 2020-2022 Fisheries Management Plan

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The national committee on fisheries policy has approved the 2020-2022 fisheries management plan, which is designed to ensure the development of a more sustainable and fishery sector, and the second national plan of action on IUU (NPOA-IUU).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219683-national-committee-approves-2020-2022-fisheries-management-plan/

 

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Thai Halal Food Continues Gaining Trust Worldwide

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) reports that halal food from Thailand continues to gain trust worldwide, due to elevated COVID safety related production standards.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219684-thai-halal-food-continues-gaining-trust-worldwide/

 

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The missing iPad, abandoned boat and last call: Mystery surrounds death of Aussie elite private school graduate found dead on an idyllic Thai island

 

● Investigators probe death of an Australian who mysteriously died in Thailand 

● Robert Wojcik, 28, had been living in Thailand and working as a divemaster

● The private school graduate is thought to have taken a late-night boat trip

 

By LEVI PARSONS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

 

The keys to the boat (pictured) were still in the ignition and his wallet and backpack were on-board.

 

Thai police are probing the mysterious death of a Sydney man who took a small boat out in the middle of the night and never returned.  

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219685-the-missing-ipad-abandoned-boat-and-last-call-mystery-surrounds-death-of-aussie-elite-private-school-graduate-found-dead-on-an-idyllic-thai-island/

 

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Social media most used, but television most trusted for COVID-19 info: Suan Dusit Poll

 

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Television is the most trusted media platform for information about COVID-19, according to the  latest Suan Dusit Poll.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219686-social-media-most-used-but-television-most-trusted-for-covid-19-info-suan-dusit-poll/

 

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Police step up investigation into mystery deaths of Thai billionaires on Koh Tao

 

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Police are accelerating the investigation into the deaths of a Thai-Indian couple who were found drowned in a pool on Koh Tao.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219688-police-step-up-investigation-into-mystery-deaths-of-thai-billionaires-on-koh-tao/

 

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The government’s 2021 vaccination plan explained

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Thailand is set to launch its vaccination drive with locally produced vaccines on June 7 despite reports of shortages and distribution concerns.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219689-the-government’s-2021-vaccination-plan-explained/

 

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List of hospitals throughout Thailand postponing Covid-19 vaccinations due to shortages

By Pear Maneechote

 

 

Despite public health minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s assurance that Thailand is still on track to commence its vaccination program on June 7 and more vaccines arriving throughout the month, many hospitals are postponing their vaccination appointments due to shortages.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219690-list-of-hospitals-throughout-thailand-postponing-covid-19-vaccinations-due-to-shortages/

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Thailand begins massive vaccination drive despite shortages, concerns

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand is set to begin its massive vaccination drive on Monday despite reported setbacks in production and distribution, the government has said through its official channels.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219692-thailand-begins-massive-vaccination-drive-despite-shortages-concerns/

 

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Thailand reports 2,419 new COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths

 

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Thailand on Monday (June 7) reported 2,419 new COVID-19 cases and 33 additional deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219699-thailand-reports-2419-new-covid-19-cases-33-new-deaths/

 

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Thai airport taxi driver who stole from Aussie arrested after cold case review

 

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A review of cold cases has resulted in the arrest of a Thai taxi driver who stole more than 100,000 baht in cash from an Australian man three years ago, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219702-thai-airport-taxi-driver-who-stole-from-aussie-arrested-after-three-years/

 

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Digital nomads to be allowed to work in Thailand without needing a work permit

 

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New proposals from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would allow so-called digital nomads to legally work and stay in Thailand, without needing a work permit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219703-digital-nomads-to-be-allowed-to-work-in-thailand-without-needing-a-work-permit/

 

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Expats over 60 urged to register for vaccine on Thai govt site

 

FILE PHOTO: A health worker holds up a vial of Sinovac's CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at the Samut Sakhon hospital in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

Expats living in Thailand, particularly those aged over 60, are urged to register for a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219704-expats-over-60-urged-to-register-for-vaccine-on-thai-govt-site/

 

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Taxi for hire! Bangkok cabbie hopes to capitalise on his COVID-19 shot

By Chalinee Thirasupa

 

Thai taxi driver Sombat Subin wipes down a sign above his cab showing that he has been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in order to attract more customers in Bangkok, Thailand, May 29, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - After losing countless fares during the pandemic, Thai taxi driver Sombat Subin has sought to reassure nervous clients by letting them know in three languages on the sign above his cab that he has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219706-taxi-for-hire-bangkok-cabbie-hopes-to-capitalise-on-his-covid-19-shot/

 

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Endangered bamboo sharks given helping hand in Gulf of Thailand

By Prapan Chankaew

 

A conservationist from the marine fisheries research centre in Thailand's east coast holds brownbanded bamboo sharks before they are released into the sea, in an effort to increase the population of the sharks, which numbers have been decreasing in recent years as they are often netted as bycatch or end up in the tanks of exotic fish collectors, in Rayong, Thailand, in this still image obtained from video on June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Kriengkrai Attanartwong

 

RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand (Reuters) - In the Gulf of Thailand, fisheries researchers use a guideline to scuba dive to the ocean floor where they release baskets full of young bamboo sharks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219711-endangered-bamboo-sharks-given-helping-hand-in-gulf-of thailand/

 

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How to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in Koh Samui

 

 

Health authorities are inviting foreigners on Koh Samui to register for a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219715-how-to-register-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-in-koh-samui/

 

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Pattaya: We're ready to vaccinate but we don't have all the supplies, says deputy mayor

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

The deputy mayor of Pattaya Manote Nongyai told Sophon Cable TV that the authorities in Bang Lamung were ready to vaccinate people from today but they do not have the full promised quota from the government. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219721-pattaya-were-ready-to-vaccinate-but-we-dont-have-all-the-supplies-says-deputy-mayor/

 

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Chiang Mai: Foreigners reminded they can register for vax on "Wall of Chiang Mai"

 

 

Foreigners residing in the northern Thai city province of Chiang Mai should continue to register for Covid-19 vaccination on the "Kampaeng Wiang" or "Wall of Chiang Mai" site.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219723-chiang-mai-foreigners-reminded-they-can-register-for-vax-on-wall-of-chiang-mai/

 

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Hundreds of thousands of small restaurants need more help from the government, says TRA

 

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The chief of the Thai Restaurant Association went to the finance minster to beg for more assistance for restaurants and street food vendors hard hit by the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219724-hundreds-of-thousands-of-small-restaurants-need-more-help-from-the-government-says-tra/

 

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Phuket marks new infected case from abroad

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: Phuket officials marked one new COVID-19 infection yesterday (June 6), that of a foreigner who arrived in Phuket by boat.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219726-phuket-marks-new-infected-case-from-abroad/

 

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Guide to getting ready for your COVID-19 jab

 

 

Today (June 7) marks the first day of the government’s long-planned nationwide COVID-19 vaccination rollout for priority groups: the elderly and people with seven underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219728-guide-to-getting-ready-for-your-covid-19-jab/

 

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Death of billionaires in Koh Tao: Couple changed hotels, CCTV around pool not working, say police

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media Daily News reported that the Thai police have yet to make up their minds about the death of a rich husband and wife on the island of Koh Tao in southern Thailand on Friday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219733-death-of-billionaires-in-koh-tao-couple-changed-hotels-cctv-around-pool-not-working-say-police/

 

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About 20,000 SMEs close in first quarter of this year due to COVID-19

 

A policeman on motorcycle patrols along closed entertainment and tourist businesses in Bangkok on April 8, 2021 while Thailand remains closed to international tourists due to the Covid-19 coronavirus for over a year. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

About 20,000 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), mostly in the tourism sector, closed down during the first quarter of this year, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219740-about-20000-smes-close-in-first-quarter-of-this-year-due-to-covid-19/