THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 13 June 2021

[Jonathan Fairfield]

French embassy in Bangkok says vaccination of its citizens in Thailand has not been finalised

 

(Photo by Graeme Robertson / various sources / AFP)

 

The French embassy in Bangkok has issued a statement saying the process of procuring vaccines for its citizens in Thailand has not yet been finalised and that it is too soon to make any announcement on the matter.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220269-french-embassy-in-bangkok-says-vaccination-of-its-citizens-in-thailand-has-not-been-finalised/

 

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Vaccination of employees in social security scheme to resume on Monday

 

 

Thai Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has assured that there is no shortage of AstraZeneca vaccine for employees covered by the social security scheme and vaccinations will resume at some locations on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220318-vaccination-of-employees-in-social-security-scheme-to-resume-on-monday/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Tasty treats and travel benefits: the perks of getting a COVID jab in Thailand

 

 

Thailand is offering a rich menu of incentives for people to get jabs during the just-launched mass vaccination drive, with the country targeting herd community by year-end.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220319-tasty-treats-and-travel-benefits-the-perks-of-getting-a-covid-jab-in-thailand/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Widow thinks husband’s death may be linked to AZ vaccine

 

 

The family of a 60-year old man, Pruettichai Makphol, from Thailand’s southern province of Krabi, who died three days after he received the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine on June 8th, is waiting for a clear explanation from doctors about the exact cause and whether it was linked to the vaccination.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220320-widow-thinks-husband’s-death-may-be-linked-to-az-vaccine/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Most parents do not want their children to return to school yet

 

 

Over 70% of parents do not want their children to go back to school yet, as  COVID-19 infections are still rising, while 39% suggest the new school term be postponed further, until the pandemic situation has improved, according to Bangkok Poll, conducted by the research centre of Bangkok University.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220321-most-parents-do-not-want-their-children-to-return-to-school-yet/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Residents barricade their community in Nakhon Si Thammarat against COVID-19

 

 

Residents of a village in the Pakpoon sub-district, of Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, have barricaded their community to restrict entry after 77 workers at a nearby gold leaf factory were found to be infected with COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220322-residents-barricade-their-community-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-against-covid-19/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand-Indonesia seek post-COVID economic recovery cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Indonesia have discussed the promotion of trade and investment between the two countries for economic recovery post-COVID-19, as raised by the Prime Minister and the new Indonesian Ambassador in a meeting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220323-thailand-indonesia-seek-post-covid-economic-recovery-cooperation/

 

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Restaurants welcome government’s latest assistance measure

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Restaurants, especially those that provide table service for a full appreciation of the dining experience, have welcomed the government’s latest assistance measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220324-restaurants-welcome-government’s-latest-assistance-measure/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Labor and Industry Ministries Speed up Vaccination Plan for Employees

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Labor and Industry ministries are speeding up efforts to vaccinate employees, including factory workers, as COVID-19 threatens to slow activity in the industrial sector if infections spread.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220325-labor-and-industry-ministries-speed-up-vaccination-plan-for-employees/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

MOTS launches Safety Zone campaign for post-COVID tourism

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is now assisting tourism businesses to adapt to new health and safety practices, aiming to make tourism attractions safe zones for post-COVID-19 tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220326-mots-launches-safety-zone-campaign-for-post-covid-tourism/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

CICM and Central Lab Thai sign MOU to develop marijuana and hemp testing

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University (CICM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (Central Lab Thai) to develop the means of testing both THC and CBD for the purpose of supporting the commercial sale of marijuana and hemp, both domestically and internationally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220327-cicm-and-central-lab-thai-sign-mou-to-develop-marijuana-and-hemp-testing/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Party chiefs refute claims Parliament to be dissolved

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Leaders of government parties have dismissed speculation the Prime Minister’s recent sense of urgency was a sign he is planning to dissolve Parliament, assuring observers the government remains tightknit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220328-party-chiefs-refute-claims-parliament-to-be-dissolved/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Excise Dept attributes drop in revenue to cigarette smuggling

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - At a meeting of the parliamentary committee drafting the 2022 Budget Bill reviewing the funding of the Customs, Excise and Revenue departments, it was noted that the collection of taxes on tobacco are being targeted due to up to 30 percent of cigarettes sold in the country being illegal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220329-excise-dept-attributes-drop-in-revenue-to-cigarette-smuggling/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

AstraZeneca side-effects mostly found in people of working age

 

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Medical Services (DMS) has reported that the side-effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine are more commonly found among people of working age than among the elderly, as their bodies respond more rapidly to the vaccine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220330-astrazeneca-side-effects-mostly-found-in-people-of-working-age/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Proactive testing continues in Bangkok as daily new cases remain high

 

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities in Bangkok continue to carry out on-site active COVID-19 testing at communities and workers’ camps, in order to identify potential new cases and break the transmission chain, as new cases in the capital remain the highest.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220332-proactive-testing-continues-in-bangkok-as-daily-new-cases-remain-high/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

DPM Anutin inspects central vaccination center

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health has inspected operations at the Central Vaccination Center located at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok. The government is now aiming to vaccinate all workers in the educational section in Bangkok and neighboring provinces prior to the 14th June school opening date.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220333-dpm-anutin-inspects-central-vaccination-center/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok plots flood prevention

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok officials prepare to tackle flooding in the capital this year

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220334-bangkok-plots-flood-prevention/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Phuket hotels ready to welcome international visitors in July

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Phuket province is now gearing up towards a 1st July opening to quarantine-free vaccinated international tourists as part of the Phuket Sandbox initiative. Hotels have launched special offers to attract visitors, as the provincial authorities race to vaccinate 70% the island’s population in time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220335-phuket-hotels-ready-to-welcome-international-visitors-in-july/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Chonburi eases some restrictions effective Monday, June 14th: Pools, foot massage, gyms, and more

 

 

The Chonburi Communicable Disease Committee, chaired by the governor, released the following order effective Monday, June 14th, easing some Covid-19 restrictions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220336-chonburi-eases-some-restrictions-effective-monday-june-14th-pools-foot-massage-gyms-and-more/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai Prime Minister announces on social media easing of some Bangkok Covid-19 restrictions, states Phuket Sandbox will move forward on July 1st

 

 

The Thai Prime Minister this evening (June 12th) has “unofficially” announced on his Facebook page to ease some restrictions in Bangkok around Covid-19 and stated that the Phuket Sandbox will proceed on July 1st after some further adjustments to the plan by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and the Thai Cabinet.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220339-thai-prime-minister-announces-on-social-media-easing-of-some-bangkok-covid-19-restrictions-states-phuket-sandbox-will-move-forward-on-july-1st/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

31 people arrested at night club in Thonglor, Bangkok for allegedly violating Covid -19 measurements

 

 

31 people have been arrested at a nightclub in Thonglor, Bangkok today (June 12th) during a raid by Thonglor police while allegedly drinking alcohol, socializing, and partying. Thonglor Police stated the group was violating Bangkok orders to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220341-31-people-arrested-at-night-club-in-thonglor-bangkok-for-allegedly-violating-covid-19-measurements/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

It actually worked! Chachoengsao locals report rainfall after phallus erected in road

 

Thailand only - this is one of those news stories that perhaps just wouldn’t happen anywhere else. Image: Thairath

 

On Friday (June 11), delighted locals in Chachoengsao reported the first rainfall of the year just days after erecting a giant phallus in the middle of a road as part of a rainmaking ceremony.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220343-it-actually-worked-chachoengsao-locals-report-rainfall-after-phallus-erected-in-road/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Working group to review plans to allow foreigners in Thailand to buy land and work without work permits

 

 

Ambitious plans to attract one million foreigners to become expats in Thailand and potentially allow them to own land, work without work permits and be granted 10 year visas have been put forward for discussion by a working group.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220346-working-group-to-review-plans-to-allow-foreigners-in-thailand-to-buy-land-and-work-without-work-permits/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand reports 2,804 new COVID-19, 18 deaths

 

 

Health officials in Thailand on Sunday reported 2,804 new COVID-19 and 18 more fatalities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220349-thailand-reports-2804-new-covid-19-18-deaths/

 

[rooster59]

Embrace Thai culture - and give Thais the benefit of the doubt!

 

 

It is comforting to know that no matter how long you have lived in Thailand there is always something new to learn. Especially of a cultural and/or superstitious nature. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220351-embrace-thai-culture-and-give-thais-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/

 

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