THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 8 June 2021

[webfact]

306,580 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on first day of mass vaccination

 

 

306,580 people across Thailand were inoculated against COVID-19 today (Monday) as the country kicked off the mass vaccination operation, to contain the spread of the pandemic, which has infected a total of 151,023 people during the third wave, which started on April 1st this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219799-306580-covid-19-vaccine-doses-administered-on-first-day-of-mass-vaccination/

 

[webfact]

Australian national arrested allegedly breaking into Pattaya convenience store

 

 

An Australian national has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a convenience store in Pattaya early this morning (June 7th).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219779-australian-national-arrested-allegedly-breaking-into-pattaya-convenience-store/

[webfact]

Prime Minister Apologizes If He Worries People

 

 

BANGKOK, June 7 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha apologized to people if he worried them and promised he would do his best to procure COVID-19 vaccines to meet people’s demand and respond well to situations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219776-prime-minister-apologizes-if-he-worries-people/

[webfact]

25 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine ordered for Thailand

 

 

A purchase order for 25 million doses of US made Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Thailand has been signed, according to Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219785-25-million-doses-of-johnson-johnson-vaccine-ordered-for-thailand/

[webfact]

Four new Covid clusters found in Samut Prakan

By Erich Parpart

 

 

Samut Prakan reported four new Covid-clusters in the past 24 hours, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Monday. The province had previously reported 11 clusters.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219800-four-new-covid-clusters-found-in-samut-prakan/

 

[webfact]

Young British man falls to death from hotel in Pattaya

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A young British man fell to his death from a hotel near Jomtien beach this afternoon (June 7th), Pattaya Police reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219801-young-british-man-falls-to-death-from-hotel-in-pattaya/

 

[webfact]

Man suffers serious foot injury after cement truck brings power pole down in Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – A man who was working on the side of the road almost lost his foot after a cement truck hooked several cables before bringing down a power pole on him in Khao Maikaew yesterday (June 6th.)

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219802-man-suffers-serious-foot-injury-after-cement-truck-brings-power-pole-down-in-pattaya-area/

 

[webfact]

Major electricity outage to affect Patong

By The Phuket News

 

The areas in Patong to be affected by the power outage on Wednesday (June 9). Image: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong on Wednesday (June 9) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219803-major-electricity-outage-to-affect-patong/

 

[webfact]

No to nightlife, yes to vaccinations: can Thailand’s Pattaya rebrand and reopen?

 

● The resort city has launched a campaign to inoculate much of its population in a bid to offer quarantine-free travel to foreign tourists

 

● It is also looking to pivot from its reputation for go-go bars and sex work to more upmarket and family-friendly businesses

 

Vijitra Duangdee

 

A solitary man sits on the Pattaya beach. Photo: Xinhua

 

The city of Pattaya has for decades been one of Thailand’s top tourist draws, but the Covid-19 pandemic has proved catastrophic to local businesses. Wellness entrepreneur Chairat Rattanopas puts it best: “We’ve hit rock bottom.”

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219804-no-to-nightlife-yes-to-vaccinations-can-thailand’s-pattaya-rebrand-and-reopen/

 

[webfact]

Thailand reports 2,662 new COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths

 

File photo: A person receives the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as Thailand start a mass inoculation at a gymnasium inside the Siam paragon Shopping center, Bangkok, Thailand June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

Thailand on Tuesday (June 8 ) reported 2,662 new COVID-19 cases and 28 additional deaths. over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219814-thailand-reports-2662-new-covid-19-cases-28-new-deaths/

 

[webfact]

Vaccine choice: Price of Moderna set by Thai Private Hospitals' Association

 

Picture: ThaiPBS

 

A meeting of the Thai Private Hospitals' Association yesterday set the price for the Moderna vaccine. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219815-vaccine-choice-price-of-moderna-set-by-thai-private-hospitals-association/

 

[webfact]

 

Marijuana being grown for tourists found on hill in southern Thai party island of Koh Phangan

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Officials on the holiday island of Koh Phangan - famous for its full moon party raves - have found ganja growing in the hills.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219822-marijuana-being-grown-for-tourists-found-on-hill-in-southern-thai-party-island-of-koh-phangan/

 

[webfact]

Death of Thai/Indian billionaires on Koh Tao: Police promise no stone will be left unturned to get to the truth

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai police brought in to assist with the investigation into the death of a billionaire Thai/Indian couple in Koh Tao on Friday have said that everything will be done to ensure that the investigation is complete and removes all doubt. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219825-death-of-thaiindian-billionaires-on-koh-tao-police-promise-no-stone-will-be-left-unturned-to-get-to-the-truth/

 

[webfact]

Chiang Mai: 5000+ foreigners have registered for vax - "don't wait for other vaccines" advises community group

 

Picture: TNN Thailand

 

Covid International Community Support Chiang Mai said on Facebook that 5,406 foreigners had registered for Covid-19 vaccinations. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219827-chiang-mai-5000-foreigners-have-registered-for-vax-dont-wait-for-other-vaccines-advises-community-group/

 

[webfact]

Foreign motorist captured after allegedly recklessly driving and dragging a motorbike for over 800 meters in apparent road rage incident in Pattaya area

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Banglamung/Pattaya-A foreign national was captured over the weekend, Saturday, June 5th, after reportedly driving a sedan before allegedly recklessly bumping into and then dragging two vehicles for 800 meters in a road rage incident in the Banglamung district, according to Banglamung police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219833-foreign-motorist-captured-after-allegedly-recklessly-driving-and-dragging-a-motorbike-for-over-800-meters-in-apparent-road-rage-incident-in-pattaya-area/

 

[webfact]

Prachuap: 13,000 receive Astra Zeneca jabs on lively first day - officials even burst into song!

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded reported from Hua Hin yesterday saying that 13,000 people who had registered for Covid-19 jabs on Mor Prom got vaccinated. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219834-prachuap-13000-receive-astra-zeneca-jabs-on-lively-first-day-officials-even-burst-into-song/

 

[webfact]

"Human habitation or a rats' nest?" Filthy tenant could be taken to court

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The owner of a block of flats finally ran out of patience with a tenant.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219837-human-habitation-or-a-rats-nest-filthy-tenant-could-be-taken-to-court/

 

[webfact]

Snake hunters seek hunt of king cobras terrorising a village in Trang

 

 

A team of snake hunters, from Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, is on its way to a village in Muang district of the neighboring province of Trang today, to help toxicology officials in the hunt for king cobras, after a man is reported to have died from the snake’s bite.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219839-snake-hunters-seek-hunt-of-king-cobras-terrorising-a-village-in-trang/

 

[webfact]

3.54M COVID-19 shots available until June 14th

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - 3.54 million doses of COVID-19 are now available for the national vaccine rollout during the first two weeks of June, with more vaccines to be available from both AstraZeneca and Sinovac. The government is also expected to close procurement deals soon with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson soon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219842-354m-covid-19-shots-available-until-june-14th/

 

[webfact]

Koh Samui: Visitors with negative Covid-19 test or 2 doses of vax can enter without quarantine

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The governor of Surat Thani province issued a letter yesterday regarding visitors to Koh Samui, the famed holiday island in his province. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219845-koh-samui-visitors-with-negative-covid-19-test-or-2-doses-of-vax-can-enter-without-quarantine/

 

[webfact]

AstraZeneca in Phuket, mass vaccination of elderly, people with risk medical conditions begins

By The Phuket News

 

An elderly person receives an AstraZeneca COVID vaccination at the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin yesterday (June 7). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The mass vaccination of people who are older than 60 years old and those with risk medical conditions by administering the first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to be deployed in Phuket began yesterday (June7).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219846-astrazeneca-in-phuket-mass-vaccination-of-elderly-people-with-risk-medical-conditions-begins/

 

[webfact]

Thailand’s Historic Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Program

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has declared that it was a historic day when Thailand began to strike back at COVID-19, as it achieved its target of administering at least 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines on the first day of the nation’s mass vaccination drive on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219848-thailand’s-historic-mass-covid-19-vaccination-program/

 

[webfact]

Taxis vs Grab: Taxi association takes complaints about ride-hailing apps to parliament

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The chief of the taxi association of Suvarnabhumi airport submitted a letter to senior transport officials in parliament yesterday complaining about unfair competition, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219851-taxis-vs-grab-taxi-association-takes-complaints-about-ride-hailing-apps-to-parliament/

 

[webfact]

Captured drug convict, 48, tells police how much he missed his mum in Germany

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A captured convict turned on the waterworks with police in Chainat in central Thailand after he was found two days after fleeing Khao Phlong temporary prison. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219853-captured-drug-convict-48-tells-police-how-much-he-missed-his-mum-in-germany/

 

[webfact]

Health Authorities Keep Close Watch on COVID-19 Variants

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) reports that the government is keeping a close watch on new variants of the COVID-19 virus, in particular the strains which were first detected in India and South Africa.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219855-health-authorities-keep-close-watch-on-covid-19-variants/

 

[webfact]

Thailand Calls for Lifting of Intellectual Property Protection on COVID-19 Vaccines

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit has called for the lifting of intellectual property protection on COVID-19 vaccines, during a virtual meeting with trade ministers from Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219857-thailand-calls-for-lifting-of-intellectual-property-protection-on-covid-19-vaccines/

 

[webfact]

50% of people on Koh Samui already vaccinated, island eyes July 1 reopening

 

File photo

 

The speedy rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to people on Koh Samui means the island should be able to reopen to tourists from July 1, a leading tourism industry figure has said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219858-50-of-people-on-koh-samui-already-vaccinated-island-eyes-july-1-reopening/

 

[webfact]

Motorcycle delivery guy in a coma after collision with U-turning car in Nonthaburi

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded went to Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi to investigate after CCTV footage posted online caused a lot of comment and shares. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219860-motorcycle-delivery-guy-in-a-coma-after-collision-with-u-turning-car-in-nonthaburi/

 

[webfact]

20 million Pfizer, 5 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to be delivered this year

 

 

25 million doses of Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being sought by the Thai government, with deliveries expected in the second half of the year, according to Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219864-20-million-pfizer-5-million-johnson-johnson-vaccine-doses-to-be-delivered-this-year/

 

[snoop1130]

Lifeguards urge surf safety as heavy weather warning issued

 

Lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging beachgoers to beware strong waves. Photo: Phuket Naiharn Surf Lifesaving Club

 

PHUKET: LIfeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging people to swim only where red-yellow flags have been posted and lifeguards are on patrol after the Southern Meteorological Center today warned of heavy rain and storm weather set to last to Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219877-lifeguards-urge-surf-safety-as-heavy-weather-warning-issued/