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It gets worse! Thailand Intervac website taken offline after data leak

 

 

Just when you thought the process for foreigners in Thailand to register for a COVID-19 vaccine online could not get any more shambolic, the website used for registrations was abruptly taken offline on Monday due a purported data breach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220466-it-gets-worse-thailand-intervac-website-taken-offline-after-data-leak/

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Expats registering for vaccines: Impossible task takes another depressing twist

 

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For many expats in Thailand, registering online for a COVID-19 vaccine is an impossible task, with what is now an ongoing debacle taking another depressing twist on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220454-expats-registering-for-vaccines-impossible-task-takes-another-depressing-twist/

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No more conflict between MoPH and BMA over vaccine allocation – Anutin

 

 

The misunderstanding between the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), over the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, appears to have be resolved, at least for now.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220477-no-more-conflict-between-moph-and-bma-over-vaccine-allocation-–-anutin/

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Thai PM vows to complete his term in office despite daily calls for his resignation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told senators today (Monday) that he will stay in office until the end of his four-year term, even though he faces calls for his removal on daily basis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220501-thai-pm-vows-to-complete-his-term-in-office-despite-daily-calls-for-his-resignation/

 

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Human trials of first Thai developed COVID-19 vaccine begins Monday

 

 

Human trials of the first Thai COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Chula Vaccine Research Centre (CVRC) at Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, began today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220502-human-trials-of-first-thai-developed-covid-19-vaccine-begins-monday/

 

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Nearly 7,000 organisations apply for Sinopharm vaccine on first day of registration

 

Chinese-made Sinopharm Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA / AFP)

 

6,938 public, private and civil organisations registered for China’s state-owned Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for more than 3.18 million people on Monday, the first day of online registration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220503-nearly-7000-organisations-apply-for-sinopharm-vaccine-on-first-day-of-registration/

 

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Phuket property sector will take time to recover: experts

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: REIC

 

PHUKET: Phuket’s property sector is not likely to benefit until later this year from the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ July 1 reopening of the island to receiving vaccinated international arrivals, but the move will open the door to the island’s real estate market to recover in the long term, local property experts have predicted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220504-phuket-property-sector-will-take-time-to-recover-experts/

 

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Prime Minister Declares Illegal Drugs Suppression to be on the Urgent National Agenda

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has declared drugs suppression to be an urgent national agenda item.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220505-prime-minister-declares-illegal-drugs-suppression-to-be-on-the-urgent-national-agenda/

 

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Thailand and EU resumes FTA negotiations

By Panod Srisinsuphya

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and the European Union (EU) are now back in talks to establish a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), for the first time since the initiative was put on hold in 2014.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220506-thailand-and-eu-resumes-fta-negotiations/

 

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Heavy Rains Raise Concern in Nan

 

 

NAN, June 14 (TNA) – It rained persistently in the northern province of Nan, especially in Chalerm Prakiat, Bo Klue and Thung Chang districts, and the Nan River and its tributaries became murky brown and were rising rapidly.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220507-heavy-rains-raise-concern-in-nan/

 

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Reinvestigation of Red Bull heir Vorayut “Boss” Yoovidhya’s hit-and-run case continues, Thai anti-corruption spokesperson says today

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) proceeded with the reinvestigation of Red Bull heir Vorayut “Boss” Yoovidhya’s hit-and-run case, a NACC spokesperson reported today, June 14th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220508-reinvestigation-of-red-bull-heir-vorayut-“boss” yoovidhya’s-hit-and-run-case-continues-thai-anti-corruption-spokesperson-says-today/

 

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Will tourism reopenings and more stimulus be enough to kick-start Thailand’s post-pandemic economic recovery?

 

● The IMF has predicted GDP growth of 2.6 per cent for the kingdom this year, but expects the road forward to be sluggish and uneven

 

● As Thailand’s third wave drags on amid a sputtering vaccination programme, experts and observers are uncertain what will drive growth

 

Jitsiree Thongnoi in Bangkok

 

The Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, is mostly empty of customers on a May night. Photo: Bloomberg

 

Last week Thaisho, a small bar in Bangkok, got rid of its tables, chairs, glasses and cutlery, and closed its doors for good.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220509-will-tourism-reopenings-and-more-stimulus-be-enough-to-kick-start-thailand’s-post-pandemic-economic-recovery/

 

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Bell rings for new school term

By Tanakorn Sangiam

 

   

THAILAND (NNT) - The new academic year finally begins as schools across the country reopens with strict COVID-19 measures implemented. Students in high-risk provinces will have to resort to online learning for now, as campuses remain off-limit due to the risk of transmission.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220510-bell-rings-for-new-school-term/

 

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KMITL launches Mutating Coronavirus Detector

By Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, has again introduced new technology in the hope of raising Thailand’s healthcare capability.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220511-kmitl-launches-mutating-coronavirus-detector/

 

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Thailand reports 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths

 

File photo: A healthcare worker administers coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination for a Buddhist monk at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

Thailand on Tuesday (June 15) reported 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220518-thailand-reports-3000 new-covid-19-cases-19-more-deaths/

 

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Government in race against time after Delta variant shown to be more severe, more transmissible

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

Thailand’s government is now in a race against time to fully vaccinate its population after the Delta variant of Covid-19 is shown to be more transmissible and more deadly in a new study.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220520-government-in-race-against-time-after-delta-variant-shown-to-be-more-severe-more-transmissible/

 

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Three million people from nearly 7,000 organisations register for "Sinopharm" at Chulabhorn 

 

 

Daily News reported on the first day of registration for Sinopharm Vaccine at Chulabhorn Royal Academy in northern Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220503-nearly-7000-organisations-apply-for-sinopharm-vaccine-on-first-day-of-registration/?do=findComment&comment=16565678

 

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Red Bull Boss: Two police generals among ten senior officials that could face prosecution 

 

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing an inquiry and possible prosecution against ten senior police and prosecutors for their alleged role in failure to seek justice against Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220522-red-bull-boss-two-police-generals-among-ten-senior-officials-that-could-face-prosecution/

 

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Anutin: Phuket Sandbox remains on course - three tests for already vaccinated foreign tourists - 14 days on island

 

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Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul faced the press yesterday after a meeting of the infectious diseases committee.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220530-anutin-phuket-sandbox-remains-on-course-three-tests-for-already-vaccinated-foreign-tourists-14-days-on-island/

 

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Thai government claims vaccinations are going according to plan

 

 

The Thai government’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout is going according to plan, according to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri today (Tuesday), amid widespread postponement of appointments.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220537-thai-government-claims-vaccinations-are-going-according-to-plan/

 

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Bangkok opens vaccination registration for elderly population amid widespread delays

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is now opening vaccination registration for its elderly population via the Mor Prom app, amid widespread indefinite postponements of appointments this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220546-bangkok-opens-vaccination-registration-for-elderly-population-amid-widespread-delays/

 

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Failure to quickly vaccinate 450,000 people could see Pattaya high season delayed until OCT 2022

 

 

The acting head of the Chonburi Tourist Business Association told the Thai media that he will be visiting with Thailand's tourism minister next week to discuss plans for "Pattaya Move On" - the latest buzzwords for the reopening of the resort to foreign tourism. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220547-failure-to-quickly-vaccinate-450000-people-could-see-pattaya-high-season-delayed-until-oct-2022/

 

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Lamppostgate! : Regulators to investigate corruption scandal estimated at ONE BILLION baht

 

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Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is moving the investigation in the scandal becoming known as "Lamppostgate" nationwide. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220549-lamppostgate-regulators-to-investigate-corruption-scandal-estimated-at-one-billion-baht/

 

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Thais illegally shooting sharks under investigation in Krabi

 

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Sanook reported that the chief of the Krabi police Pol Col Jaturawit Khachanuam had ordered the local water police to investigate after posts on TikTok and Facebook.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220555-thais-illegally-shooting-sharks-under-investigation-in-krabi/

 

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Joggers resume their routine this morning as Bangkok parks reopen

 

 

 

As Bangkok’s parks have reopened, many joggers were able to resume their outdoor exercise routine for the first time this morning (Tuesday), following some confusion yesterday that saw many parks remaining closed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220557-joggers-resume-their-routine-this-morning-as-bangkok-parks-reopen/

 

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Koh Larn open again - to tourists but not migrant workers

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that following two recent closures Koh Larn - off the coast of Pattaya - was once again open to tourists. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220559-koh-larn-open-again-to-tourists-but-not-migrant-workers/

 

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Online teacher chef was cooking up a con - many lost millions in face mask scam

 

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Police from the crime suppression division caught up with a woman called Sasinada Wechpracha outside a convenience store in Waeng Yai sub-district of Khon Kaen in Thailand's north east yesterday, reported Daily News. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220562-online-teacher-chef-was-cooking-up-a-con-many-lost-millions-in-face-mask-scam/

 

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Phuket drug mule arrested with 2kg of ‘ice’, more than 5,000 meth pills

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: Border Patrol Police

 

PHUKET: Border Patrol Police have arrested a man who was found in possession of nearly two kilogrammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 5,500 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) after making a drop-off in front of the Premium Outlet store on the bypass road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220564-phuket-drug-mule-arrested-with-2kg-of-‘ice’-more-than-5000-meth-pills/

 

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100 neglected cats rescued from elderly owner in Bangkok

 

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An official from World Animal Protection Thailand stepped into help after complaints about an old woman and another person keeping more than 100 cats in cages at three townhouses in Thanyaburi, north of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220567-100-neglected-cats-rescued-from-elderly-owner-in-bangkok/

 

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Indonesian fisherman rescued by Phuket fishing boat after nine days adrift

By The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: An Indonesian fisherman was rescued by a local fishing boat and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town on Sunday (June 13) after he was adrift at sea in a small boat for nine days after his boat engine failed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220573-indonesian-fisherman-rescued-by-phuket-fishing-boat-after-nine-days-adrift/